This is the first comprehensive field guide to illustrate and describe the varied bird species of Borneo, an ecologically significant island comprising Brunei, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan. With close to 1,600 beautiful color illustrations and 630 color distribution maps, this up-to-date guide identifies and details more than 620 bird species by key characteristics and habitat information. It also includes all recently split species, and provides full coverage of the Bornean endemics and distinctive races when they differ from their counterparts on neighboring islands or in mainland Southeast Asia.
Birds of Borneo is the essential resource for all birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts interested in this remarkable and unique region. 
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<li>A convenient single-volume guide to the bird species of Borneo </li>
<li>Up-to-date information on key characteristics and habitats </li>
<li>Close to 1,600 color illustrations of more than 620 bird species </li>
<li>630 color distribution maps </li>
<li>Includes recently split species and distinctive Bornean races</li>
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Birds of Borneo: Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan (Princeton Field Guides)

Myers, Susan

Reference

Princeton University Press

This handy photographic guide offers a stunning look at the wildlife of Southeast Asia, which includes Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, and Singapore. Accessible text and more than 500 color photographs help readers to learn about and identify the most common species found in the region, particularly the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects that visitors will most likely encounter. Detailed photos are accompanied on facing pages by succinct species accounts highlighting key identification features, status, and distribution. The book's brief introduction offers readers useful information on major wildlife sites as well as practical advice on making the most of a wildlife-watching trip.
Wildlife of Southeast Asia is the essential resource for visitors and residents interested in the fauna of this fascinating area of the world. 
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<li>A photographic guide to the wildlife of Southeast Asia, including Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, West Malaysia, and Singapore</li>
<li>More than 500 stunning color photographs</li>
<li>Accessible species accounts highlight key identification features, status, and distribution</li>
<li>A brief introduction discusses wildlife locations and practical travel know-how</li>
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Wildlife of Southeast Asia (Princeton Pocket Guides)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Review\n"[A] fascinating combination of etymology and ornithology."---Nate Swick, American Birding Podcast\n"I found the answers to many questions in this book, and I am sure you will, too."---John Miles, Birdwatching Magazine\n"If you have ever wondered about the origins of the English words we use to name birds, this book is for you." ― BirdWatching\n"This is an exceptionally fine book and one that I imagine every bird lover will will wish to have."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds\n"Hats off to ornithologist Susan Myers on the exhaustive research and colourful writing style that characterise her latest book. . . Hard to put down."---Jim Wright, The Wryneck\n"Extensive and well-researched . . . . Each entry goes beyond etymology, weaving in interesting ornithological details."---Penny Sarchet, Wild Wild Lfie\n"[Myers] research, painstaking and comprehensive throughout, resulted in production of this fascinating volume which spans alphabetically – from Accentor to Zeledonia – all the bird groups of the world."---Jim Wright, Lincolnshire Bird Club\n"As ever from Princeton this is a book produced to the highest standards of presentation and fit & finish, one which I highly recommend to readers of Another Bird Blog and to birders everywhere. . . . It’s time to get your order in folks."---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog\nA marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe\nThe Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology―such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway―and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery.\nWhether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.

The Bird Name Book: A History of English Bird Names

Enter the game with confidence, knowing you've mastered the essentials. Field Hockey: Steps to Success combines a comprehensive, progressive approach with in-depth instruction, illustrations, and 86 drills. 
Master coach and field hockey legend Elizabeth Anders details the step-by-step program that will teach you how to develop these skills: 
 -Score more goals by developing better shooting techniques.
-Improve ball control and dribbling.
-Establish solid passing and receiving skills.
-Develop better footwork and balance for improved stick handling.
-Employ attacking and defensive tactics.
-Become a better goalkeeper through correct positioning and increased awareness in the net.
Whether you are new to the sport or seeking new techniques to add to your arsenal, Field Hockey: Steps to Success—part of the popular Steps to Success Series that has sold more than 1.5 million copies—will help you improve every aspect of your game.

Field Hockey: Steps to Success (STS (Steps to Success Activity)

Sports & Outdoors

Anders, Elizabeth

Other Team Sports

Human Kinetics

The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Borneo.\nThe world's third largest island, divided between three countries - Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei - Borneo is home to some of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated to be 140 millions years old, and an avifauna of around 600 recorded bird species. It is a haven for birdwatchers and a frontrunning biodiversity hotspot.\nA range of habitats contributes to a diverse and exciting birdlife, which features colourful forest dwellers, mighty canopy dwelling hornbills, soaring raptors, as well as a host of charismatic endemics species and subspecies confined to this unique and special island.\nThis guide is the perfect companion for any wildlife-savvy visitor to the island. It includes superb photography of more than 300 commonly encountered species, including all endemics and many subspecies. Concise text, covering key information on identification, habitat and distribution, and the best birdwatching sites, accompanies the photos to guide identification.

Birds of Borneo (Helm Wildlife Guides)

Helm