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Salty Urbanism: A Design Manual for Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Urban Areas

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey Huber (Author), Richard Jones (Contribution by), Larry Scarpa (Contribution by)Salty Urbanism is a concept that refers to the ways in which cities and urban areas will respond and adapt to rising sea levels and the accompanying increase in salinity of coastal and near-coastal land. This phenomenon is caused by a combination of factors, including global warming, sea-level rise, and human development along coastlines. Salty Urbanism can have a significant...

The Rare Metals War: The Dark Side of Clean Energy and Digital Technologies - Paperback

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by Guillaume Pitron (Author), Bianca Jacobsohn (Translator)Is the shift to renewable energy and digital devices going to free us from severe pollution, material shortages, and military tensions? Rare metals are essential to electric vehicles, fighter jets, wind turbines, and solar panels, and also to our smartphones, computers, tablets, and other everyday connected objects. But consumers know very little about how they are mined and traded, or the environmental, economic, and geopolitical cos...

Everyone's Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds

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Report copyright infringementby Duncan Watson (Author)"... a fascinating look into the social aspects of the local landfill and the intricacies of waste disposal and recycling. Watson enthusiastically makes the case that 'recycling is a positive action that you can take to make a difference.' His engaging and heartfelt stories of people he's met through his work add depth and humanity to this portrait of a place that is often taken for granted but that is an absolute necessity and often a soc...

This Book Is Literally Just Pictures of Tiny Animals That Will Make You Smile

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Report copyright infringementby Smith Street Books (Author)The only thing more likely to put a smile on your face than a cute animal is a tiny cute animal. Science has proved that smiling not only gives your mood a boost but helps your body release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits--including literally lengthening your lifespan. That's right. By harnessing the incredible life-improving powers of adorable, tiny animals, this book will help you live longer. Featuring...

Wild South Carolina: A Field Guide to Parks, Preserves and Special Places - Paperback

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by Liesel Hamilton (Author), Susan Hamilton (Author)South Carolina is state of great natural beauty and rich biodiversity. From mountainous rainforests to isolated barrier islands, the Palmetto State is a remarkable place to encounter abundant plant and animal life. Wild South Carolina, compiled by a mother-daughter team of naturalists, delves into the most intriguing outdoor destinations, offering advice on how, when, and where to experience the state's ecological treasures. Organized by reg...

Cataclysms on the Columbia: The Great Missoula Floods - Paperback

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by John Eliot Allen (Author), Marjorie Burns (Author), Scott Burns (Author)Cataclysms on the Columbia tells two stories. One follows geological research that challenged the scientific paradigm of the early 20th century, and the other chronicles the result of that research: the discovery of powerful prehistoric floods that shaped the Pacific Northwest. The cataclysms at the end of the last Ice Age left a scabland of buttes, dry falls, and rocky gorges, but it took the detective work of geologi...

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Report copyright infringementby Angus St John Galloway (Author)Cows are my passion. What I have ever sighed for has been to retreat to a Swiss farm, and live entirely surrounded by cows - and china. - Charles DickensCows are one of the most common farm animals on earth, but what many people dont realise is that they are also gentle creatures with a uniquely inquisitive nature. Newly released in paperback, Moo is a collection of quotes from the famous and not-so famous, paired with charming ph...

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by Jim Crumley (Author)"Delightful ... The lyrical prose elevates Crumley's detailed descriptions of the natural world he encounters ... Readers will be transported by this immersive outing." Publishers WeeklyA BBC-serialized vision of spring, ravaged by climate change yet still astonishing, by Scotland's leading nature writer.Spring is nature's season of rebirth and rejuvenation. Earth's Northern hemisphere tilts toward the sun, winter yields to intensifying light and warmth, and a wild, ele...

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by Ernest Simmons (Author)These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, theyre the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what theyll encounter in their particular locale. Dimensions: 0.1 x 9.23 x 4.17 IN Publication Date: August 31, 1999

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by Alan W. Meerlow (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Robert O'Brien (Illustrator)These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides -- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, they're the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what they'll encounter in their particular locale. This guide includes 36 species of palm trees, both common and exotic, found throughout the Southeast U.S.. Incl...

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by Adam Thorpe (Author)Silbury Hill, the largest pre-historic mound in Europe, like Stonehenge, has inspired and perplexed people for generations. Adam Thorpe, author of the highly influential book Ulverton, reflects on what Silbury Hill has meant to him throughout his life.Author BiographyAdam Thorpe was born in Paris in 1956 and brought up in India, Cameroon and Southern England. His first novel, Ulverton was published to great critical acclaim and is considered a modern classic. He has sin...

The Inner Life of Cats: The Science and Secrets of Our Mysterious Feline Companions

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas McNamee (Author)Our feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat, Augusta, to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind. As it begins, The Inner Life of Cats follows the development of the young Augusta while simultaneously explaining the basics of a kitten's physiological and psychological deve...

Lonely Planet the Joy of Birdwatching: The World's Most Joyous Birding Adventures Connect with Nature & Meet Remarkable Creatures Packed with Tips on

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Report copyright infringementby Lonely Planet (Author), Mya-Rose Craig (Author), Tenijah Hamilton (Author)"this book delivers on the magic that birds can hold" - Birdlife Magazine"acts as both a travel guide and a partial field guide, whetting one's appetite to go out and get birding" - Organic Gardener MagazineDiscover 60 uplifting birding adventures plus 120 extra ideas on bird-rich trips that explore the joys and pleasures of watching our feathered friends in nature.Meet some of the world'...

The Little Book of National Parks: From Yellowstone to Big Bend - Hardcover

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by Orange Hippo! (Author), Orange Hippo! (Editor)From sea to shining sea, America is host to some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. Whether you are a camper or a nature buff, you will find here such spectacular sights as the tallest trees of the Redwood, the desert of Death Valley, the gorge of Grand Canyon, the snowy mountains of Mount Rainier and the jagged peaks of the Grand Teton.With facts and trivia that reveal the majesty and diversity of these national treasures, along with in...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea Reynolds (Author)When I decided to write poetry, a flood of ideas and emotions surfaced. Some memories were comforting, while others were things I hadn't yet learned to release. This collection reflects an old soul with a youthful heart, exploring the depths of life and loss. It celebrates quiet, simple moments and uncovers the meaning hidden within them. Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publicatio...

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Beard (Author)For the Birds: An Artist's Aviary is a captivating new release from acclaimed artist, author, and conservationist Alex Beard. This stunning collection features over 100 never-before-seen bird paintings, brought to life through Beard's distinctive Abstract Naturalism. Following the success of A Brush With Nature (G Editions, 2016), Beard returns with a deeply personal exploration of avian beauty, environmental urgency, and artistic vision. Kno...

Pocket Nature: Flower Finding: Delight in the Splendor of Wild Blooms

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea Debbink (Author)Find 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, how to identify different varieties, and what flowers can teach us, from fireweed's resilience to dandelion's adaptability. This petite guidebook also offers cre...

The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally: An Invitation to Celebrate Every Day

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Report copyright infringementby Natalie Leon (Author)Written by Japanologist Natalie Leon, this beautiful guide unlocks the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture to help you relish the seasons wherever you are. Relish every day with the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture In traditional Japanese culture, people eat, sleep and wear the seasons, from kimono motifs to petal-shaped sweets, and festivals dedicated to nature's spectacular displays. This mindful celebration of nature leads to a deep a...

Pocket Nature: Stargazing: Contemplate the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace

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Report copyright infringementby Swapna Krishna (Author)Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe. In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation. In these pages, learn about features of the night sky, from the...

The Wild Handbook: Seasonal Activities to Help You Reconnect with Nature - Hardcover

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by James Weston Lewis (Illustrator), Emily Thomas (Author)A beautiful, illustrated book full of ideas to get you back in touch with nature. Spending time in nature is scientifically proven to be good for us - the benefits are endless and it has the power to make us feel better both physically and emotionally. Organized by season, The Wild Handbook provides a thoughtful collection of activities to get you back in touch with nature and improve your physical and mental wellbeing. It's an anti...

On Being a Bear: Face to Face with Our Wild Sibling - Hardcover

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by Rémy Marion (Author), Lambert Wilson (Foreword by)This up-close, captivating look at an iconic animal traces our complex relationship to bears throughout history--and what they can tell us about ourselves. On Being a Bear draws on history, legends, scientific studies, and the author's thirty years of observing bears around the world to offer a richly detailed biography of these iconic animals, including the many ways bears have figured in our lives and imaginations.As author Rémy Marion te...

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Report copyright infringementby Max Adams (Author)A passionate and imaginative exploration of wood - the material that shaped human history. Wood - humankind's long-term partner in our evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny - has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability. The Museum of the Wood Age investigates the influence of basic devices - wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever, wheel, axle and pulley - to reveal the myriad ways in which wood h...

Cry of the Wild: Life Through the Eyes of Eight Animals

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Foster (Author)What is it like to live in a world built by humans? These eight genre-blending stories reveal the complexity, beauty and fragility of wild lives. 'Evocative and beautifully written, it's a deeply immersive read' Observer 'Enchanting and emotional...personifies its characters as they navigate the new wild and its trials.' Chris Packham 'Charles Foster is the most original voice in nature writing today - funny, urgent, poetic, philosophical...

In Green: Two Horses, Two Strangers, a Journey to the End of the Land

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Report copyright infringementby Louis D. Hall (Author)An incredible account of the journey of one young man and his horse into a very old Europe, written in lush, comic prose that evokes classic writers such as Cervantes, Laurie Lee and Bruce Chatwin.Abandoning temporary jobs and all ideas of a career plan, twenty-three-year-old Louis Hall decided that he needed to take a very long ride on an unknown horse on forgotten mountain paths. Channelling Don Quixote, he was unprepared for most of the...

Extinction: Our Fragile Relationship with Life on Earth - Hardcover

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by Marc Schlossman (Author)Extinction explores endangered and extinct species and the factors threatening them through a behind-the-scenes lens on one of the most important sets of natural history collections in the world, at the Field Museum in Chicago. Schlossman combines unique photographs of specimens from the Field Museum in Chicago with informative and insightful text about the species themselves, reasons for decline, and the conservation efforts in place to prevent further extinction....

Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics, and Risks of De-Extinction - Hardcover

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by Britt Wray (Author), George Church (Foreword by)NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The New Yorker and Science News What happens when you try to recreate a woolly mammoth--fascinating science, or conservation catastrophe? Jurassic Park meets The Sixth Extinction in Rise of the Necrofauna, a provocative look at de-extinction from acclaimed documentarist and science writer Britt Wray, PhD. In Rise of the Necrofauna, Wray takes us deep into the minds and labs of some of the world's mo...

Nanuq: Life with Polar Bears - Hardcover

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by Paul Souders (Photographer)Nanuq: Life with Polar Bears features gorgeous wildlife photography of polar bears alongside firsthand accounts of experiences of living alongside the great sea bear. From close encounters with angry bears to the beauty of watching a polar bear climb an iceberg with its claws and traditional mythology surrounding life with polar bears, this book gives readers outside the Arctic a firsthand look at what life with polar bears is really like. Author BiographyPaul So...

Show Me the Honey: Adventures of an Accidental Apiarist - Paperback

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by Dave Doroghy (Author), Rick Hansen (Foreword by)If you think beekeeping is a quick and easy shortcut to wealth, this book will set you straight. . . --New York TimesA lighthearted, self-deprecating account of one fledgling beekeeper's misadventures. With wit and warning in equal measure, this informative, refreshingly honest narrative will resonate with any new beekeeper.When Dave Doroghy's sister gave him 15,000 honey bees as a Christmas gift, his practical knowledge of beekeeping would h...

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Report copyright infringementby Frieda Hughes (Author)"Poignant and funny...a passionate book about unconditional love and commitment." --The Washington Post * "Captivating." --Associated Press * "Rich with imagery...It's impossible not to be smitten." --Star Tribune (Minneapolis) From poet and painter Frieda Hughes, an intimate, charming, and humorous memoir recounting her experience rescuing and raising an abandoned baby magpie in the Welsh countryside. When Frieda Hughes moved to a ramshac...

National Parks Conservation Association: A Century of Impact - Hardcover

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by Tom McCarthy (Author), Whit Stiles (Author), Greg A. Vital (Foreword by)A Century of Impact celebrates the first 100 years of the National Parks Conservation Association, tracing its history and vision through stunning photography and tales of victory in a beautifully designed keepsake book. From its founding by the same visionaries who helped to create the National Park Service to present-day battles to protect our public lands, the National Parks Conservation Association has been the in...

Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and Moths

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Report copyright infringementby Jaret C. Daniels (Author)Get this handy guide to caterpillars found throughout North America, and learn how to identify them.The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature's most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars are fascinating and beautiful. Anyone who wants butterflies in their backyard or garden should hope for caterpillars too!If you see caterpillar...

Burning Rage of a Dying Planet: The FBI vs. the Earth Liberation Front

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Rosebraugh (Author), Tamsin Omond (Foreword by)A harrowing, captivating firsthand history of the rise of the radical environmental movement the Earth Liberation Front (ELF). Since 1997, the ELF has inflicted over $100 million in damages on entities they believe to be causing environmental destruction, mostly through brazen arson attacks on timber companies, ski resorts, and car dealerships. Former ELF spokesperson Craig Rosebraugh charts the history and i...