Nature

14955 books

A Darwinian Survival Guide: Hope for the Twenty-First Century

$34.95

Report copyright infringementby Daniel R. Brooks (Author), Salvatore J. Agosta (Author)How humanity brought about the climate crisis by departing from its evolutionary trajectory 15,000 years ago--and how we can use evolutionary principles to save ourselves from the worst outcomes. Despite efforts to sustain civilization, humanity faces existential threats from overpopulation, globalized trade and travel, urbanization, and global climate change. In A Darwinian Survival Guide, Daniel Brooks an...

The Sloth Lemur's Song: Madagascar from the Deep Past to the Uncertain Present

$16.00

Report copyright infringementby Alison Richard (Author)A moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island. Madagascar is a place of change. A biodiversity hotspot and the fourth largest island on the planet, it has been home to a spectacular parade of animals, from giant flightless birds and giant tortoises on the ground to agile lemurs leaping through the treetops. Some species live on; many have vanished ...

$19.00

Report copyright infringementby Peter Matthiessen (Author), Jane Goodall (Introduction by)A timeless and majestic portrait of Africa by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In Paradise A finalist for the National Book Award when it was released in 1972, this vivid portrait of East Africa remains as fresh and revelatory now as on the day it was first published. Peter Matthiessen exquisitely combines nature ...

$39.99

Report copyright infringementby Melanie Molesworth (Author), Julia Bird (Author) WINNER OF THE BEST MIXED MEDIA BOOK AWARD AT THE CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2024 A gorgeous guide to foraging, pressing and using seaweeds for a wealth of home creative projects. Both aspirational and inspirational, this guide to bringing the outdoors inside is quite unlike anything on the market and will inspire all readers to begin their beach foraging journey. A beautifully packaged, comprehensive visual guide to...

Foxfire 10: Railroad Lore, Boardinghouses, Depression-Era Appalachia, Chairmaking, Whirligigs, Snake Canes, Gourd Art

$23.00

Report copyright infringementby Foxfire Fund Inc (Author), George P. Reynolds (Editor)First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia's philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of successful moonshining, The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center had a contact who could teach you how with clear, step-by-step instructions. Chock full of the wit and wisdo...

$14.99

by Charles Darwin (Author)These pages include the final edition of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work that introduced the theory of evolution by means of natural selection. First published in 1859, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species introduced the scientific theory of evolution by means of natural selection, a revolutionary idea at the time. Fiercely debated on its release, Darwin's famous work was revised several times over the following decade, partly to refute the scientific and r...

Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing

$20.00

Report copyright infringementby Lili Taylor (Author)FINALIST FOR THE GOTHAM BOOK PRIZE - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Eye-opening essays about searching for peace in the cacophony of birds and discovering a world of meaning in small moments--from award-winning actor Lili Taylor. "By turns introspective, inquisitive, and funny, the book is a love letter to nature and the solace it can provide."--The New Yorker A NEW YORKER AND LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Most people don't really know birds-...

A Cloud a Day: (Cloud Appreciation Society Book, Uplifting Positive Gift, Cloud Art Book, Daydreamers Book)

$26.95

Report copyright infringementby Gavin Pretor-Pinney (Author)Cloudspotter and bestselling author Gavin Pretor-Pinney delivers a moment of calm atmospheric contemplation to members of his Cloud Appreciation Society by sharing a cloud image and story every day. A Cloud a Day urges all of us to keep our heads in the clouds with 365 fascinating cloud formations from his extraordinarily popular Cloud Appreciation Society collection. Inspirational quotes and informative cloud facts accompany provoca...

Gifted Earth: The Ethnobotany of the Quinault and Neighboring Tribes - Paperback

$29.95

by Douglas Deur (Author)Published in cooperation with the Quinault Indian Nation Gifted Earth features traditional Native American plant knowledge, detailing the use of plants for food, medicines, and materials. It presents a rich and living tradition of plant use within the Quinault Indian Nation in a volume collaboratively developed and endorsed by that tribe. The Quinault Reservation on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state is a diverse tribal community, embodying the traditional know...

Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition

$21.00

Report copyright infringementby Marc Reisner (Author)"I've been thinking a lot about Cadillac Desert in the past few weeks, as the rain fell and fell and kept falling over California, much of which, despite the pouring heavens, seems likely to remain in the grip of a severe drought. Reisner anticipated this moment. He worried that the West's success with irrigation could be a mirage -- that it took water for granted and didn't appreciate the precariousness of our capacity to control it." - Fa...

The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert

$19.99

Report copyright infringementby Craig Childs (Author)Naturalist Craig Childs's "utterly memorable and fantastic" study of the desert's dangerous beauty is based on years of adventures in the deserts of the American West (Washington Post). Like the highest mountain peaks, deserts are environments that can be inhospitable even to the most seasoned explorers. Craig Childs, who has spent years in the deserts of the American West as an adventurer, a river guide, and a field instructor in natural ...

$16.00

Report copyright infringementby Josh L. Davis (Author)Beautifully illustrated and scientifically informed, a celebration of the astonishing diversity of sexual behavior and biology found in nature. From a pair of male swans raising young to splitgill mushrooms with over 23,000 mating types, sex in the natural world is wonderfully diverse. Josh L. Davis considers how, for many different organisms--animals, plants, and fungi included--sexual reproduction and sex determination rely on a surpris...

$24.95

Report copyright infringementby Michael Moore (Author), Kamp Mimi (Illustrator), Mimi Kamp (Illustrator)Michael Moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a one-of-a-kind guide to over three hundred species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska. This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to both native and introduced species within this region. With over eighty line drawings, forty-four color photographs, maps, an...

Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest

$22.99

Report copyright infringementby Kenn Kaufman (Author), Kimberly Kaufman (Author), Jeffrey P. Sayre (Author)The only field guide to bring along to identify the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, rocks, and sky of the Midwest Even if we focus on certain things in the outdoors, most of us are curious about everything else that might turn up. Serious birders, botanists, and entomologists all have their specialized guides, but this b...

Hansen's Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada - Paperback

$28.00

by Keith Hansen (Author), Edward C. Beedy (Author), Adam Donkin (Author)Delight in the Sierra Nevada's diverse avifauna with this long-awaited field guide.Identify and learn about over two hundred and fifty birds of the Sierra Nevada. From tiniest hummingbirds to condors with nine-foot wingspans; from lower-elevation wrens to the rasping nutcrackers of the High Sierra; from urban House Sparrows to wild water-loving American Dippers, Hansen's Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada showc...

Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm - A Daily Devotional - The Perfect Christian Gift for Horse Lovers and Equestrian Enthusiasts

$19.99

Report copyright infringementby Cara Whitney (Author)Explore the timeless wisdom of God's Word through this beautiful horse devotional. Horses nuzzle their way into our hearts and have a way of teaching us a lot about ourselves, about life, and even about God. Just ask horse enthusiast Cara Whitney, wife of comedian and actor Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy).Through years spent working with these majestic animals, Cara Whitney has learned countless spiritual lessons that have brought her...

A Californian's Guide to the Birds Among Us

$24.00

Report copyright infringementby Charles Hood (Author)As its sister title, A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us, did for arboreal varieties, this new guidebook introduces casual birders to 120 of California's most easily seen bird species--native and exotic alike--as found in a mix of urban, suburban, and traditionally natural habitats.Full-color images and clear, direct descriptions make identification easy, and author Charles Hood supplements the essential information with surprising ...

Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington - Paperback

$20.00

by Edward C. Jensen (Author)For 70 years, people have turned to one book to learn about Northwest trees: Trees to Know in Oregon. This new edition, retitled Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington, expands its scope to cover more territory and include more trees. The book was first published in 1950. Charles R. Ross, an Oregon State University Extension forester, wanted to introduce readers to the towering giants in their backyards. Since then, Edward C. Jensen has stewarded the publication t...

Birds of Hawaii, New Zealand, and the Central and West Pacific

$29.95

Report copyright infringementby Ber Van Perlo (Author)This is the only comprehensive and handy pocket guide that illustrates and describes the bird species of Hawaii, New Zealand, and the Central and West Pacific. Featuring more than 750 species illustrated in vivid and stunning detail on 95 color plates, this authoritative guide provides information on key identification features, habitat, songs, and calls. Birds of Hawaii, New Zealand, and the Central and West Pacific is a must-have for bir...

Mini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World - Paperback

$24.95

by Hannah Lewis (Author), Paul Hawken (Foreword by)*2023 Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal Winner: Green, Restorative Practices /Sustainability "Hannah Lewis describes a gift to a despairing world. . . . There may be no single climate solution that has a greater breadth of benefits than mini-forests. . . [and] can be done by everyone everywhere."--Paul Hawken, from the foreword For readers who enjoyed Finding the Mother Tree and The Hidden Life of Trees comes the first-ever book about a movement...

Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels

$18.99

Report copyright infringementby Bill Adler (Author)Bird-loving Americans share a common problem: squirrels! These fast, greedy, incredibly crafty, fluffy-tailed rodents pillage birdfeeders before owners' very eyes. For 25 years, Outwitting Squirrels has been leading the charge to help bird lovers defend their feeders. This classic defense manual for the besieged birder has been fully updated to deal with the more tech-savvy twenty-first-century squirrel. It provides 101 cunning strategies, bo...

$40.00

Report copyright infringementby Robert MacFarlane (Author), Jackie Morris (Illustrator)From bestselling Landmarks author Robert Macfarlane and acclaimed artist and author Jackie Morris, a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations to help readers rediscover the magic of the natural world. In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary -- widely used in schools around the world -- was published, a sharp-eyed reader soon noticed that around forty common words concerning nature...

$16.95

by Karen Gaudette Brewer (Author), Emily Poole (Illustrator)An entertaining and educational guide, Northwest Know-How: Trees introduces 54 of the Pacific Northwest's most engaging and impressive varieties, providing key identification features, statistics, facts, and beautiful line-art renderings of the awe-inspiring sentinels that dot our landscape. Trees in the Pacific Northwest are as varied as they are majestic. This celebratory guide features 54 of the most intriguing varieties in the re...

$10.95

by Madeline Logowitz (Author)These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts, their waterproof and indestructible, the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates. This guide includes 31 species of cacti, both common and exotic, including fishhooks, chollas, hedgehogs, prickly pears and others found in the desert Southwest. The range includes TS, AZ, NM, NV, UT, CO, and southern CA. Number of Pages: 12 Dimensio...

Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation

$40.00

Report copyright infringementby Donald J. Leopold (Author)Written by Donald J. Leopold, expert in horticulture, botany, forestry, and ecology No other single volume on native plants has such comprehensive horticultural coverage as Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation. Nearly seven hundred species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the United States and all of eastern Canada are included. Each plan...

Lake Superior Rocks & Minerals Field Guide - Paperback

$14.95

by Dan R. Lynch (Author), Bob Lynch (Author)This must-have guide for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario features full-color photographs and information to help readers identify rocks and minerals. Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Lake Superior region With the new edition of this famous guide by Bob Lynch and Dan R. Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. This book features comprehensive entries for 75 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare fin...

$16.95

Report copyright infringementby Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Minnesota mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, encountering mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Minnesota. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide features all 77 species f...

$26.95

Report copyright infringementby Justin O. Schmidt (Author)The "King of Sting" describes his adventures with insects and the pain scale that's made him a scientific celebrity.Silver, Science (Adult Non-Fiction) Foreword INDIES Award 2017Entomologist Justin O. Schmidt is on a mission. Some say it's a brave exploration, others shake their heads in disbelief. His goal? To compare the impacts of stinging insects on humans, mainly using himself as the test case.In The Sting of the Wild, the colorfu...

The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants

$14.99

Report copyright infringementby U S Department of the Army (Author)Now outdoorsman and survivalists can own the official US Army guide to edible plants. Whether you are a stranded soldier, a wilderness hiker, or you just want to know which plants growing in your backyard are edible, this is an invaluable resource. Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean...

$16.95

Report copyright infringementby Dave Bosanko (Author)Go Fishing with Wisconsin's Famous Identification Guide! Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Badger State is an angler's paradise. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. The Fish of Wisconsin Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 76 species of Wisconsin fish. When you're not sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices by family. Then ...

Birds of Kentucky Field Guide - Paperback

$14.95

by Stan Tekiela (Author)Get the New Edition of Kentucky's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Kentucky, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 118 species of Kentucky birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow secti...

$17.95

Report copyright infringementby Mark Rowlands (Author)A fresh view of animals and what we owe them. Do animals have moral standing? Do they count, morally speaking? In Animal Rights, Mark Rowlands argues that they do and explores the implications of this idea. He identifies three different waves in animal rights writing. The first wave was defined by a traditional dispute between utilitarianism (represented by Peter Singer) and rights-based approaches (represented by Tom Regan) to ethics. The...