Nature

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by John J. Callanan (Editor), Lucy Allais (Editor)This is the first edited collection devoted entirely to the question of the role of animals in the thought of Immanuel Kant. Though the topic is not one treated systematically in his work, mentions of animals occur throughout his corpus in relation to many of his central concerns. In this volume, a team of leading scholars address issues ranging over Kant's theoretical and practical philosophy, including questions regarding the possibility of ...

Cattle, Women, and Wells: Managing Household Survival in the Sahel - Paperback

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by Camilla Toulmin (Author)How people adapt and survive in the harsh environment of the drought-prone Sahelian region to the south of the Saharan desert forms the subject of this book. The author concentrates on the choices facing farmers in a small village in central Mali, West Africa. These farmers have had continually to adapt their farming methods in order to survive. The study shows how such changes have taken place and why some families are more successful than others in surviving and p...

Master in a Minute (R) Sunflowers: Coloring Book

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Report copyright infringementby Jennet Inglis (Author) Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.64 x 11.35 x 8.28 IN Publication Date: March 15, 2026

David Douglas, a Naturalist at Work: An Illustrated Exploration Across Two Centuries in the Pacific Northwest

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Nisbet (Author)Starting in 1825, David Douglas made the first systematic collections of flora and fauna across many parts of the greater Pacific Northwest. Colleagues in Great Britain then attached his name to more than 80 different species, including the region's iconic timber tree. A colorfully illustrated essay collection, David Douglas, a Naturalist at Work examines various aspects of Douglas' meteoric career, demonstrating connections between his work...

The Mind of Plants: Narratives of Vegetal Intelligence - Paperback

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by John C. Ryan (Editor), Patrícia Vieria (Editor), Monica Gagliano (Editor)Explorations of plant consciousness and human interactions with the natural world.From apples to ayahuasca, coffee to kurrajong, passionflower to peyote, plants are conscious beings. How they interact with each other, with humanity and with the world at large has long been studied by researchers, scientists and spiritual teachers and seekers. The Mind of Plants: Narratives of Vegetal Intelligence brings together works...

Mojave Desert Peaks: Hiking the Crown of the California Desert

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Report copyright infringementby Michel Digonnet (Author)Experience the Best Mountain Hikes of California's Mojave Desert With a total protected area of 9.1 million acres, the Mojave Desert is one of the best-preserved ecosystems in the United States and a formidable playground for hiking, mountaineering, and backpacking. Mojave Desert Peaks describes 130 peak climbs selected among 41 mountain ranges to celebrate this region's remarkable geological, botanical, and historical diversity, and its...

Wild Cities: Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Fitch (Author) 'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE 'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS 'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENT The majority of the world now lives in some form of urban environment. But as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, our proximity to nature decreases. This is a problem; nature isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. And it's vital to our wellbeing.From tiny urban forests in Tokyo an...

Crackers in the Glade: Life and Times in the Old Everglades

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Report copyright infringementby Betty Savidge Briggs (Editor), Rob Storter (Author)Crackers in the Glade is a visually stunning account of bygone days in the Everglades. The largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the United States, the Everglades hold a unique place among all the world's wetlands. Through his writings and illustrations, fisherman, guide, and self-taught artist Rob Storter transports us to the remote, half-wild frontier of southwest Florida in the early part of the twenti...

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Walker (Author), Robin Straus Agency (Prepared by)Melissa Walker set out on a journey that many women of her generation have mapped only in their dreams. Like many American chroniclers before her who have surrendered to the aimless pleasures of the road, Walker had no geographical destination in mind, but she did have two definite goals--one personal, one political--for her journey. She was looking for the peace and solitude of the backcountry, certainl...

Pandora's Garden: Kudzu, Cockroaches, and Other Misfits of Ecology

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Report copyright infringementby Clinton Crockett Peters (Author)Pandora's Garden profiles invasive or unwanted species in the natural world and examines how our treatment of these creatures sometimes parallels in surprising ways how we treat each other. Part essay, part nature writing, part narrative nonfiction, the chapters in Pandora's Garden are like the biospheres of the globe; as the successive chapters unfold, they blend together like ecotones, creating a microcosm of the world in which...

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Report copyright infringementby Jerald Horst (Author)Of all law enforcement officers, game wardens inspire the most awe in the mind of the public. Working day and night, often in challenging terrain and bad weather, game wardens typically operate alone in remote areas and must understand the natural rhythms and cycles of the creatures and ecosystems they protect, all while encountering and sometimes interacting with people who are usually armed. Outdoors writer Jerald Horst spent one year rid...

The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It - Paperback

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by Helen Scales (Author)A marine biologist vividly brings alive the extraordinary ecosystem of the deep ocean--a realm about which we know less than we do about the Moon--and shows how protecting rather than exploiting it will benefit mankind. "The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep o...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Kitchener (Author)Everyone is familiar with the big cats--the lion, tiger, leopard, and jaguar--members of the genus Panthera. The smaller cats--members of the genus Felis--are less familiar. This absorbing book, considered "a comprehensive survey" by David Quammen, writing in the New York Times Book Review, presents what is known about the thirty-seven or so species of the world's cats, including abundant information on the much-neglected smaller member...

Fungi: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms

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Report copyright infringementby Lynne Boddy (Author), Ali Ashby (Author)A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global species Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before! Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavor in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look in a forest, under the sea, and in the kitchen. In this beautiful book, leading fungal...

Northwest Seashore Life: A Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants - Paperback

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by Waterford Press (Author), James Kavanagh (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator)The interplay of ocean currents and nutrient-rich upwellings along North America's Northwest coast from Oregon to Alaska has allowed a rich diversity of marine life forms to flourish. Beachcombers, tide-poolers, and anyone with an interest in the treasures of the Pacific Ocean are treated to a cornucopia of marine flora and fauna throughout the year. Being able to glimpse these hints of the multifaceted web of oc...

Galápagos: A Natural History Second Edition - Paperback

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by John C. Kricher (Author), Kevin Loughlin (Author)A richly illustrated nature tour of Galápagos--now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographs Galápagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands' habitats, marine life, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants...

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Report copyright infringementby David Lindo (Author), Jamie Oliver (Foreword by)The first guide to urban birding in the UK, from The Urban Birder himself, David Lindo Urban birding is fast becoming ornithology's new rock 'n' roll. Birds and birding have never been cooler--and urban birding is at the cutting edge. How to Be an Urban Birder is the world's first guide to the art of urban birding--which is so easy and great fun! Here, urban birding pioneer David Lindo tells you everything you nee...

The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Best (Author), Stephen Darby (Author), Luciana Esteves (Author)A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world's rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems From the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earth's rivers carve through landscapes before coursing into the world's oceans through estuaries and deltas. Their inexorable flow carries sediment and more, acting as lifeblood for a variety of ecosystems and communities. More than an...

Yellowstone's Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas W. Smith (Editor), Lauren E. Walker (Editor), Katharine E. Duffy (Editor)A beautifully illustrated survey of Yellowstone's breathtaking birdlife, written by a team of renowned ornithologists and wildlife biologists Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and arguably the most famous national park in North America, attracting millions of visitors each year. While many come to the park for its recreational activities, the wildlife of ...

The Complete Insect: Anatomy, Physiology, Evolution, and Ecology

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Report copyright infringementby David A. Grimaldi (Editor)A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world's most extraordinary animals With an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of insects, The Complete Insect explores all aspects of the natural history of these remarkable creatures, providing...

Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication

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Report copyright infringementby Arik Kershenbaum (Author)"Animal communication doesn't need to resemble human language to be full of meaning and nuance. Arik Kershenbaum delivers an expert overview of the astonishing discoveries made in the last few decades" --Frans de Waal From leading zoologist Arik Kershenbaum, a delightful and groundbreaking exploration of animal communication and its true meaning Animal communication has forever seemed intelligible. We are surrounded by animals and the c...

Wonder of the Woodlands: The Art of Seeing and Creating with Nature

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Report copyright infringementby Françoise Weeks (Author)Bring home the charm of the wild woods with creative botanical arrangements that are so much more than just bouquets of flowers. Containers lined with bark to replace ordinary glass vases. A bed of moss to cushion a vibrant spring arrangement. Ever-changing wreaths to showcase acorns, branches, lichen, twining vines, and delicate ferns throughout the year. A cloche holding an arrangement of dried mushrooms that might have come out of a f...

Field Guide to California Rivers: Volume 105

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Palmer (Author), William E. Avery (Illustrator)Award-winning author, naturalist, and conservationist Tim Palmer presents the world of California rivers in this practical and inspiring field guide. Loaded with tips on where to hike, fish, canoe, kayak, and raft, it offers an interpretive approach that reveals geology, plant and wild life, hydrologic processes, and other natural phenomena. Palmer reports on conservation with a perspective from decades of pers...

The Book of Wild Flowers: Reflections on Favorite Plants

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Report copyright infringementby Angie Lewin (Author), Christopher Stocks (Author)Illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks celebrate wild flowers and their place in the landscape with The Book of Wild Flowers.Christopher Stocks reveals the interesting and unusual history and science of wildflowers, including guidance on where they can be found and tips for identification. The book will focus on twenty-one of Lewin's favorite wildflowers, and include reproductions of her paintings ...

Creative Haven Charming Wintertime Scenes Color by Number

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Report copyright infringementby George Toufexis (Author)Escape to a winter wonderland of snowy landscapes! Forty-six detailed scenes invite you to add color to the tranquil beauty of idyllic wintry settings, including skiers and snowboarders, picturesque lodgings, and dramatic vistas amid gorgeous backdrops of snowcapped mountains and frozen lakes. A small image of each illustration is shown in full color on the inside covers for reference. Follow the simple color key to duplicate these image...

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Fratello (Author), Steven Prager (Author)Identify and discover the inner lives of birds with this easy to use full-color guidebook. Birds of Arizona and New Mexico is a comprehensive field guide to commonly found birds in the American Southwest. Authors Melissa Fratello and Steven Prager speak to a new generation of birders, offering a unique perspective and approach to birding that prioritizes accessibility and inclusion. They also cover the region's ...

Wild Sonoma: Exploring Nature in Wine Country - Paperback

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by Charles Hood (Author), Lynn Horowitz (With), Jeanne Wirka (With)An all-access guide to the abundant natural splendor of Sonoma County.Wild Sonoma celebrates the spectacular and resilient natural landscapes of Sonoma County, which along with its neighboring counties is one of the world's premier winegrowing regions. Our exploration launches with an entertaining primer on ecology basics, including the impact of fire, before a fun fact-filled survey of sixty-two of the area's iconic and commo...

The Death and Life of Monterey Bay: A Story of Revival

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen R. Palumbi (Author), Carolyn Sotka (Author)Anyone who has ever stood on the shores of Monterey Bay, watching the rolling ocean waves and frolicking otters, knows it is a unique place. But even residents on this idyllic California coast may not realize its full history. Monterey began as a natural paradise, but became the poster child for industrial devastation in John Steinbeck's Cannery Row, and is now one of the most celebrated shorelines in the world...

In Defense of Plants: An Exploration Into the Wonder of Plants (Plant Guide, Horticulture, Trees) - Hardcover

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by Matt Candeias (Author)The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light"Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom." ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard#1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & EssaysInternationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world ...

Audubon's Birds of America: The Tiny Folio

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Report copyright infringementby Editors of Abbeville Press (Author)John James Audubon's Birds of America (originally published 1827-1838) is one of the landmarks of American art, and of natural history illustration. This miniature book presents exquisite reproductions of all 435 hand-colored engravings from the original Birds of America. The renowned ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson and his wife, the scientist Virginia Marie Peterson, have arranged the birds in modern taxonomic order and con...

Nature of Bend: A Field Guide to Plants and Animals

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Report copyright infringementby Leeann Kriegh (Author) Features more than 350 plants and animals Includes a dozen scavenger hunts across Central Oregon Detailed descriptions of where to look for every species on trails and in local parks Nature of Bend is a field guide like no other. Funny, informative, and filled with local flavor, it's the one nature guide that both locals and visitors need to find, identify, and learn all about Central Oregon's plants and animals. Listings include common ...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen A. Harris (Author)The world as we know it would not exist without plants. Have you ever stopped to think about how your morning cappuccino came to be? From the coffee bush that yielded the beans to the grass for the cattle, or perhaps the soya, that produced the milk, plants are an indispensable part of our everyday life. Beginning with some of the earliest uses of plants, Stephen A. Harris takes us on an exciting journey through history, identifying f...