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Field Notes from a Fungi Forager: An Illustrated Journey Through the World of Pacific Northwest Mushrooms - Hardcover

$22.95

by Ashley Rodriguez (Author), Libby England (Illustrator)This gorgeously illustrated compendium is a love letter to mushrooms--and to the Pacific Northwest. From evergreen forests shrouded in mist to the urban backyards of Seattle, mushrooms are everywhere in the Pacific Northwest if you know how to look. Here, forager-chef and forest therapy guide Ashley Rodriguez provides an evocative and personal survey of 50 of the most fantastic mushrooms to be found in the region. This book includes the...

Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide - Paperback

$22.95

by Taha Ebrahimi (Author)The majestic trees of Seattle's neighborhoods take center stage in this illustrated and informative walking guide. Want to discover which neighborhood has the highest concentration of cherry street trees when cherry blossoms are at their peak? Eager to stroll down the only street lined with western red cedars? Curious how monkey puzzle trees made their way to the city? Using data visualization as a starting point, the author takes readers on a tour of existing street...

The Secret World of Weather: How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Breeze, Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop - Paperback

$17.95

by Tristan Gooley (Author)Learn to "see" the forecast in the hidden weather signs all around you--from the New York Times-bestselling author of How to Read a Tree and The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs In this eye-opening trove of outdoor clues, acclaimed natural navigator Tristan Gooley shows us how, by "reading" nature as he does, you'll not only detect what the weather is doing (and predict what's coming), you'll enter a secret wonderland of sights and sounds you've never noticed befo...

Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America, Fifth Edition

$26.00

by Roger Tory Peterson (Author)A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii. For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birdsof Western North America has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update to Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, this guide will feature updated text and range maps, and art updated ...

The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works - Paperback

$19.99

by Helen Czerski (Author)All of Earth's oceans, from the equator to the poles, are a single engine powered by sunlight, driving huge flows of energy, water, life, and raw materials. In The Blue Machine, physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski illustrates the mechanisms behind this defining feature of our planet, voyaging from the depths of the ocean floor to tropical coral reefs, estuaries that feed into shallow coastal seas, and Arctic ice floes.Through stories of history, culture, and ani...

The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild - Paperback

$20.00

by Lawrence Anthony (Author), Graham Spence (Author)Lawrence Anthony devoted his life to animal conservation, protecting the world's endangered species. Then he was asked to accept a herd of rogue wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand. His common sense told him to refuse, but he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them. In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed he became a part of their fami...

The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor - Paperback

$34.95

by Gerald H. Pollack (Author)Professor Pollack takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity that provides answers so simple that any curious person can understand. In conversational prose, Pollack lays a simple foundation for understanding how changes in water's structure underlie most energetic transitions of form and motion on earth. Number of Pages: 357 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.9 x 8.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2013

Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures - Paperback

$17.00

by Nick Pyenson (Author)"A palaeontological howdunnit... Spying on Whales] captures the excitement of...seeking answers to deep questions in cetacean science." --Nature Called "the best of science writing" (Edward O. Wilson) and named a best book by Popular Science, a dive into the secret lives of whales, from their four-legged past to their perilous present. Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. They evolved from land-roamin...

Southeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Angelica to Wild Plums - Paperback

$25.99

by Chris Bennett (Author)"This is the ultimate guide, and Chris is the undisputed heavyweight champion of foraging in the South." --Sean Brock, author of Heritage and chef of McCradys, Minero, and Husk The Southeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Southeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on h...

Birds of the Southeast: Your Way to Easily Identify Backyard Birds - Spiral

$9.95

by Stan Tekiela (Author)Your Quick Guide to Birds of the Southeast At the cabin, in the garden, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring only Southeast birds, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the boo...

Birds of Minnesota Field Guide - Paperback

$14.95

by Stan Tekiela (Author)Get the New Edition of Minnesota's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Minnesota, 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 123 species of Minnesota 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 se...

The New Plant Parent: Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family - Paperback

$27.50

by Darryl Cheng (Author), Darryl Cheng (Photographer)"While this book does cover how to care for and propagate plants, its real value comes from helping readers understand the whys behind plant care. By learning to care for a plant holistically, and tapping into how each plant would grow in nature, you'll be able to raise happier, healthier plants." --Growfully For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a p...

The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance - Paperback

$18.99

by Dan Egan (Author)Phosphorus has played a critical role in some of the most lethal substances on earth: firebombs, rat poison, nerve gas. But it's also the key component of one of the most vital: fertilizer, which has sustained life for billions of people. In this major work of explanatory science and environmental journalism, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dan Egan investigates the past, present, and future of what has been called "the oil of our time."The story of phosphorus spans the globe and ...

Treepedia: A Brief Compendium of Arboreal Lore - Hardcover

$16.95

by Joan Maloof (Author), Maren Westfall (Illustrator)A captivating A-Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us Treepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries--on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies--this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal. In this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, ...

Creative Haven Birds and Blossoms Coloring Book - Paperback

$6.99

by Marjorie Sarnat (Author)Let your imagination take flight as you relax and color with 31 gorgeous designs A striking variety of birds and flowers fills each glorious page, from a parrot surrounded by tropical flowers and an owl in a woodland setting to peacocks, hummingbirds, and toucans set against floral-inspired backgrounds. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Birds and Blossoms and other Creative Haven(R) adu...

$14.33

by Dylanna Press (Author)Hummingbird Coloring Book for Adults A beautiful adult coloring book of hummingbird designs of various styles that range from simpler to more complex for all levels of coloring enthusiasts. Hummingbird coloring book for adults, teens, and kids who love hummingbirds, nature, flowers, birds, and animals. Contains 38 gorgeous hummingbird designs in a range of styles perfect for any colorist who loves hummingbirds. Carefully chosen designs will provide hours of fun, stres...

The Wisdom of Birds: Essential Life Lessons for Positivity and Grace - Hardcover

$16.99

by Alison Davies (Author)Following on from the success of Wisdom of Flowers, this beautifully illustrated book will share the infinite wisdom of birds, providing inspiration from these small but mighty creatures on how to live bravely and care for the things we love. Taking sixty of the world's most amazing birds, including the great blue heron found on the Galapagos Islands, the sooty tern of the tropical oceans, the black-throated blue warbler and the Acadian flycatcher, this book will shar...

Graceful Giraffe Coloring Book - Paperback

$15.37

by Dylanna Press (Author)Adult Coloring Book Beautiful IllustrationsGiraffe Coloring Book for AdultsA beautiful adult coloring book of gorgeous giraffe designs. Contains 40 full-page illustrations. Carefully curated designs will provide hours of fun, stress relief, creativity, and relaxation. A variety of styles from simpler to complex allows colorists of all levels to enjoy and create. From realistic to fantastical, these giraffe designs are sure to please.This premium coloring book features...

$21.95

by Tiffany Morgan (Author), Jon Young (Author)Offers expert instruction and in-the-field advice for the novice and experienced trackerTracking wildlife successfully requires more than just looking for trails and scat. It requires an awareness of how an animal behaves in its environment--how it finds food, travels, and rests. A tracker must know how to find and interpret behavioral clues animals leave behind. This how-to book teaches the basics of being a successful tracker--explaining what to...

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

$21.00

by 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." - Farhad Manjoo, The New York Tim...

$24.99

by Wendy Gorton (Author), Nina Palmo (Author)Discover kid-friendly trails in Texas with this extensive guidebook offering maps, length of hike, and simple scavenger hunts along the trail--plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology. Handcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids Texas highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in the Lone Star State. These hikes are perfect for little legs--they are all under five m...

Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952 - Paperback

$17.95

by Cathie Pelletier (Author)A vivid and gripping story of an epic Maine snowstorm that tested the very limits of human endurance. A National Bestseller For many, the past few years have been defined by climate disaster. Stories about once-in-a-lifetime hurricanes, floods, fires, droughts and even snowstorms are now commonplace. But dramatic weather events are not new and Northeaster, Cathie Pelletier's breathtaking account of the 1952 snowstorm that blanketed New England, offers a valuable r...

Sibley's Back. Birds of Rocky Mountain States

$9.95

by David Allen Sibley (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), David Allen Sibley (Illustrator)Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist, this FoldingGuide offers instant access to just what backyard birdwatchers need to know. 73 backyard birds are covered, including descriptions, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and illustrations, all taken from the award-winning The Sibley Guide to Birds, 2nd Edition,. The Rocky Mountain region is...

Rockhounding Colorado: A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites - Paperback

$24.95

by Gary Warren (Author)Rockhounding Colorado takes you to 81 of the best rockhounding sites in the state. Search for amethyst and quartz at the Crystal Hill Mine, check out the view at Douglas Pass while looking for leaf imprints and insect fossils, or head to Saint Peters Dome to uncover green, white, and purple fluorite.Author BiographyGary Warren and his wife Sally have been rockhounds for many years. They live in Brigham City, Utah, and have 4 children, 15 grandchildren, and 11 great-gran...

$22.95

by Samuel Thayer (Author)Incredible Wild Edibles covers 36 of the best edible wild plants in North America: fruits, berries, nuts, shoots, leafy greens, root vegetables, culinary herbs, teas, and syrups that boast exceptional flavor and nutrition. The plants chosen represent every habitat and every region in North America, from the northern forests to the southwest deserts, from the largest cities to the wildest mountains. Rather than cover hundreds of species in brief accounts that leave the...

Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game: Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb, Poultry, Rabbit, Venison - Paperback

$17.99

by John J. Mettler (Author)This guide takes the mystery out of butchering, covering everything you need to know to produce your own expert cuts of beef, venison, pork, lamb, poultry, and small game. John J. Mettler Jr. provides easy-to-follow instructions that walk you through every step of the slaughtering and butchering process, as well as plenty of advice on everything from how to dress game in a field to salting, smoking, and curing techniques. You'll soon be enjoying the satisfyingly sup...

Sam Thayer's Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Of Eastern and Central North America - Paperback

$32.95

by Samuel Thayer (Author)Eastern North America is one of the richest foraging landscapes in the world, with a wild abundance of fruits, berries, nuts, roots, tubers, shoots, flowers, seeds, and leafy greens. This guide is the key to unlocking the nutritional and culinary secrets of the natural bounty around us. As the most comprehensive regional guide ever written, it contains detailed descriptions, range maps, and sharp color photos of 700 edible species as well as some of our most troubleso...

Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America - Paperback

$32.50

by Roger Tory Peterson (Author)A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii. For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, the Peterson Guide is the first edition to include the wonderful and exotic specie...

$10.95

by Eric Sloane (Author)Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather. -- The NationIn simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting -- and does it in a style that's universally appealing.With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by rea...

Creative Haven Wondrous Wildlife Coloring Book - Paperback

$5.99

by Marjorie Sarnat (Author) Celebrate the wonders of the animal world with 31 drawings in Marjorie Sarnat's unique decorative style. Illustrations include a mesmerizing elephant and lion, aquatic dolphin and whale, detailed peacock, lovable panda, fearsome wolf, and many more creatures. Designed for experienced colorists, Wondrous Wildlife and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books are a fun and easy way to relax. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal. Autho...

Fields of Grace: Sharing Faith from the Horse Farm - Hardcover

$19.99

by Cara Whitney (Author), Michael Ross (With)From her horse farm in Nebraska, Cara Whitney--wife of Dan Whitney (aka "Larry the Cable Guy")--shares down-to-earth stories about how ordinary people can share their faith in extraordinary ways.In the midst of uncertain and sometimes frightening times, sharing God's love with others gives us hope and purpose. With her humorous and often touching stories--many featuring horses, cows, and rascally dogs--Cara Whitney delightfully reminds us that it's...

$9.95

by David Sibley (Author), David Sibley (Illustrator)Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist, this FoldingGuide offers instant access to just what the beginning birdwatcher needs to know. 27 species of Eastern North American raptors are covered,including eagles, hawks, falcons, kites, vultures, and harriers. Each entry includes multiple illustrations, descriptive captions, size, range, and seasonal presence. Dimensions: ...