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The most perfect thing : inside (and outside) a ... Read More

Birkhead, T. R.,(author.).

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Fertile Public Library 598.1468 BIR (Text) 33500012267274 Main Available -

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  • ISBN: 9781632863690
  • ISBN: 1632863693
  • Physical Description: xvi, 288 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : ... Read More
  • Edition: First U.S. edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury, 2016.

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"First published in Great Britain in 2016"--Title-page verso.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages ... Read More
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Climmers and collectors -- Making shells -- The ... Read More
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Renowned ornithologist Tim Birkhead uses birds' ... Read More

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