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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All Creatures Great and SmallThe classic multimillion copy bestsellerDelve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients.For over forty years, generations of readers have thrilled to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life,...
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Adventures in Volcanoland: What Volcanoes Tell Us about the World and OurselvesA mix of memoir, travel and popular science, charting journeys across deserts, through jungles and up ice caps, to some of the most important volcanoes around the world In this captivating book from one of the most influential geochemists in the field, Tamsin Mather...
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A Conspiracy of Lemurs: Turning a Conservation Dream Into RealityA chance encounter with an orange-eyed lemur changed everything for Penelope Bodry-Sanders, at 49. Her captivating memoir, "A Conspiracy of Lemurs," chronicles a life intertwined with the destiny of species on the brink of extinction. Her Lemur Conservation Foundation, begun as a wishful endeavor,...
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A Book of Balance: Kogi Wisdom for a Good Life and Thriving EarthWe all need help centering ourselves to serve ourselves and our world. In this small, beautiful book, the Kogi--a remote and ancient tribe in the mountains of Colombia--offer their learnings. They pose nine provocative questions to help people around the planet to spiritual peace....
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Wildlife Population HealthAuthor: Craig StephenPublisher: SpringerPublished: 05/12/2022Pages: 275Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 10.10h x 7.20w x 0.70dISBN: 9783030905095About the AuthorCraig Stephen DVM PhD is a veterinarian and epidemiologist who has worked at the interface of human, animal, and environmental health for 30 years. As former executive director...
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When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors: People and Wildlife Working It Out in California (with a New Preface)Now updated with a new preface: a full-color celebration of coexistence with California's iconic wildlife.Wildness beats in the heart of California's urban areas, and across the state Californians are taking action to recast wildlife as an integral part of our everyday lives. In Los...
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Western North Carolina Farm and Garden Calendar: The Farming and Gardening Survival GuideSurvival gardening and farming in hard times. How to garden and farm when food is scarce. How to plant and harvest with simple tools. The best time to plant. The grand overview all in one place. You need this book today.Can be used in...
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Walking Through The Four SeasonsStephen Behrendt, in his review of my poetry collection wrote: "These poems are a meditation but also a celebration--of the peace and fullness that maturity brings . . . Each season has its own mood, its own mode. but it is all part of...
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Uses of Plants by the Hidatsas of the Northern PlainsIn 1916 anthropologist Gilbert L. Wilson worked closely with Buffalobird-woman, a highly respected Hidatsa born in 1839 on the Fort Berthold Reservation in western North Dakota, for a study of the Hidatsas' uses of local plants. What resulted was a treasure trove of ethnobotanical...
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Three Minutes to Heaven: Musings of a Ballroom DancerUsing dance as a metaphor, this collection of creative writings and stories extends the love and joys of dancing to life in general. The author, as a long-time ballroom dancer, draws on lessons learned in dance and links them to everyday experiences, from the...
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The Orvis Streamside Guide to Trout Foods and Their ImitationsEvery fly fisher would agree that knowing your mayflies from your stoneflies is strongly correlated with a successful day on the water. This knowledge is vital because, as author Tom Rosenbauer notes, trout are shy and careful and can be fussy about what they...
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The Mindful Birder's Journal: Record Your Observations of the Winged WorldPractice mindfulness while recording the movements of birds through the seasons with this easy-to-use birding journal. Transform your life by becoming a mindful birder today! Settle into your favorite chair in your backyard or discover new and thriving sanctuaries nearby as you flick through...
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The Low-Carbon Contradiction: Energy Transition, Geopolitics, and the Infrastructural State in Cuba Volume 13In the pursuit of socialism, Cuba became Latin America's most oil-dependent economy. When the Soviet Union collapsed, the country lost 86 percent of its crude oil supplies, resulting in a severe energy crisis. In the face of this shock, Cuba started to develop a...
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The Life of BirdsA fully updated new edition of David Attenborough's bestselling classic. BIRDS. Over 9,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound,...
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Sustained: Creating a Sustainable House Through Small Changes, Money-Saving Habits, and Natural Solutions (the Eco-Friendly Home)Help Save Our Planet with Money-Saving Sustainable Tips for Your HouseHouseholds are among the biggest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Could the secrets of saving the environment (and money) be closer to home than we thought?Looking for easy, budget-friendly ways to reduce...
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Still as Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon, from Antiquity to TomorrowAn immersive exploration of the nightly presence that has captured our imagination for the entirety of human history. "When the Moon rises between buildings or over trees, it's not just a beautiful light: It's an archive of human longing, fear and adventure. The Moon...
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Sacred and Mythological Animals: A Worldwide TaxonomyFrom the household cat to horses that can fly, a surprisingly wide range of animals feature in religions and mythologies all across the world. The same animal can take on different roles: the raven can be a symbol of evil, a harbinger of death,...
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Pocket Nature: Flower Finding: Delight in the Splendor of Wild BloomsFind peace and stillness among the flowers with this lovely pocket guide to observing, identifying, and appreciating wild blooms. Explore the charmed world of flora with this delightful flower book, part of the Pocket Nature series. Learn when and where to look for wildflowers,...
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Panther Chameleons, Complete Owner's ManualThis book is a must have for anyone owning or thinking about owning a panther chameleon. It includes the following chapters: Introduction What makes them amazing pets? Is it the right pet for you? Its origins General information Buying one What you need to...
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More Readings From One Man's Wilderness - The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke 1974-1980In More Readings from One Man's Wilderness: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1974-1980 readers find one of Alaska's best-known wilderness icons going about his daily chores, documenting wildlife behavior, and participating in the creation of Lake Clark National Monument in 1978-79 and later...
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