Nature
Discover the best nature books and top titles about the natural world at our online bookstore, featuring books about nature and life, wildlife books, and nature biographies. Explore must-read and best-selling books, including naturalist books and nature short stories, perfect for every nature enthusiast.
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Laudate DeumIn his apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum ("Praise God"), Pope Francis addresses environmental concerns in the world with the respect to human life and dignity. This follow-up to his encyclical Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home looks at what has happened since 2015...
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In the Path of an Avalanche: A True StoryOn a clear, cold morning in January 1998, in the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, six experienced skiers were buried in a massive avalanche. They didn't have a chance. A combination of factors -- steep, open terrain; an unstable winter snow pack; poor...
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In the Name of SharksTwenty metres below water, the oceanographer François Sarano came face to face with a five-and-a-half metre great white shark. Seduced by the gentle elegance of this majestic creature, Sarano experienced a profound sense of affinity with her as they swam side by side, shoulder...
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Hummingbirds of North America: Attracting, Feeding, and Photographing"Ace photographer Dan True conveys his passion for these buzzing aeronauts by describing all 16 species of North American hummers, listing their favorite flowers and going into detail about their habits, courtship, and distribution. He then tells us how to photograph them as he...
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Forest Girls Coloring Book for Adults: Forest Coloring Book for Adults Forest Girls Coloring Book Portrait Forest Grayscale Coloring★Forest Girls Grayscale Coloring Book★A wonderful detailed forest girls coloring book The coloring book includes60 pp.A4white backs (no pushing through, ideal for framing)beautiful forest girlsplants, trees, butterfliesA perfect gift for all forest and portrait fans and a perfect book for autumn. Author: Monsoon PublishingPublisher:...
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Fierce FrogsTiny colorful frogs seem like they'd make the cutest pets--until you learn that they're poisonous! In this riveting volume, readers head into the rainforest to meet tiny amphibians with a most deadly adaptation. They'll learn where frog poison comes from and how perhaps just...
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Field Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific NorthwestField Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific Northwest is an illustrated guide to all 169 species, subspecies, and varieties in the genus Carex that grow in the wild in Oregon and Washington. Most of these species are found throughout the Pacific Northwest and...
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Farm Mechanics: The Collector's 1922 EditionAn illustrated instructional guide showcasing the timeless skills of working the land An essential agricultural text originally published in 1922, Farm Mechanics is exactly that: a detailed but easy-to-understand manual outlining all the important aspects of working the land. The guide is broken up...
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Environing Empire: Nature, Infrastructure and the Making of German Southwest AfricaEven leaving aside the vast death and suffering that it wrought on indigenous populations, German ambitions to transform Southwest Africa in the early part of the twentieth century were futile for most. For years colonists wrestled ocean waters, desert landscapes, and widespread aridity as...
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Deciduous Forests of Eastern North AmericaUse This Seminal Woodland Study in Exploring and Understanding Deciduous ForestsIn her major work Deciduous Forests of Eastern North America, noted botanist, ecologist, and conservationist Dr. Emily Lucy Braun traces the overarching history of the eastern North American woodlands from antediluvian times to the...
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Complete Book of Wild Boar Hunting: Tips And Tactics That Will Work AnywhereEverything the hog hunter needs to know for the next wild chase and beyond. Author: Todd TriplettPublisher: Lyons PressPublished: 09/01/2004Pages: 224Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.17h x 6.20w x 0.75dISBN: 9781592284283About the AuthorTODD TRIPLETT runs Wild Art Taxidermy in Lenoir, North Carolina. He learned the...
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Clare Leighton's Rural Life: An AnthologyAn anthology of writings and artwork by noted wood engraver Clare Leighton. Clare Leighton was one of the most prolific and highly regarded wood engravers of her time, leaving behind a body of work that reflected her rural life in Britain and North America....
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Carbon MarketsUncover the captivating world of 'Carbon Markets' a groundbreaking book that takes you on an exhilarating journey through the dynamic landscape of environmental sustainability. In a time when the world's attention is focused on climate action, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the...
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Birds of EcuadorThe definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of Ecuador. This up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the birds of mainland Ecuador is a valuable resource for anyone exploring the mountains, forests and wetlands of this incredibly bird-rich country. With thousands of beautiful and detailed...
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Bedside Companion for Gardeners: An Anthology of Garden Writing for Every Night of the YearA mix of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, the Bedside Companion for Gardeners is a treasure trove of green-fingered inspiration where practical advice blends seamlessly with poetry and prose from intrepid gardeners past and present. Dip in and out of this collection with...
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Bat Island: A Rare Journey Into the Hidden World of Tropical BatsFeaturing incredible photography and insight from an international team with long-term ties to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Bat Island spotlights the unique beauty and environmental importance of the seventy-six species of bats on Panama's Barro Colorado Island. For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian...
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Baby Animals, A No Text Picture Book: A Calming Gift for Alzheimer Patients and Senior Citizens Living With DementiaPeople with dementia often experience a decline in their cognitive abilities, which can make it difficult for them to enjoy the things they used to love. One way to help people with dementia stay engaged and connected is to provide them with no text...
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Animals That Can F*cking End You 2024 Day-To-Day CalendarLearn which deadly dangers of the animal kingdom to avoid in the Animals That Can F*cking End You 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar, complete with the astonishing facts and hilarious commentary of TikTok star @mndiaye_97. Did you know as one of the only venomous primates in...
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49 Years in the 49th State: A wildlife biologist reflects on nearly 50 years of adventure and exploration in AlaskaThis well written book is filled with the wildlife adventures and experiences of Pat Valkenburg during his 49 years as a biologist/pilot in Alaska. It documents numerous interesting stories and facts about Alaskan wildlife, the importance of field work, and various contacts with backcountry...
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49 Years in the 49th State: A wildlife biologist reflects on nearly 50 years of adventure and exploration in AlaskaThis well written book is filled with the wildlife adventures and experiences of Pat Valkenburg during his 49 years as a biologist/pilot in Alaska. It documents numerous interesting stories and facts about Alaskan wildlife, the importance of field work, and various contacts with backcountry...
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