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Phil Lambdon, Jolene Sim and Stedson Stroud

Born from volcanic faults below the mid-Atlantic, the seemingly inhospitable lavas of Ascension Island are, in fact, home to verdant uplands and a unique flora. This guide covers threatened natives, new arrivals, and their evolutionary significance.

Peter Carr

A photographic guide to the birds found in the Chagos Archipelago, including chapters on human impact, conservation, birdwatching and identification of the 50 most common species, and a chapter on recent seabird research conducted there.

Peter Eeles

The first book to focus solely on those butterfly species regarded as extinctions, rare migrants or introductions. There are 59 butterfly species that are considered resident or regular migrants to Britain and Ireland, yet there are another  63 whose story deserves to be told. Includes the history of each extinct species and any reintroduction attempts.

Edited by Mark Hill

Cambridge is a biodiversity hotspot, and its wildlife is celebrated in this multi-authored book. The city's habitats, geology, climate and development are all covered. These are followed by chapters on the flora, bryophytes, fungi and lichens. Invertebrates are treated in equal detail, with accounts on insects, spiders and molluscs. Then follow chapters on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Interesting sites, nature conservation successes are also covered.

Paul Kirkland

Scotland is an exciting place for butterfly-watching and this richly illustrated book provides details of the lifecycles, habitats, ecology and distribution of Scotland's butterflies. Numerous anecdotes illustrate the pleasure to be gained from watching common butterflies on the thrill of discovering scarce ones. The book alse covers where to see them, gardening for butterflies, and climate change. 

Michael Easterbrook, John Bangay, Peter Kirby and Peter Riley

Situated in the relatively hot and dry SE corner of England, Kent provides ideal conditions and a range of habitats for butterflies - from chalk grassland to ancient woodland. It is also perfectly positioned for the arrival of migrant butterflies from Europe. The book  describes all the species that occur in the area and the best places to see them.