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Report copyright infringementby Dean Regas (Author)A handy field guide for the best stargazing experience whether in your own back yard, camping, or travelling--including information showing you which planets, constellations, stars, and manmade objects you can see with a telescope, or just your naked eye!The night sky is full of amazing things to see--from shooting stars and constellations to planets and satellites--but it can be hard to tell what you're seeing, or where to look for the best ...

How to Look at a Bird: Open Your Eyes to the Joy of Watching and Knowing Birds

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Report copyright infringementby Clare Walker Leslie (Author)Bestselling author and acclaimed nature illustrator Clare Walker Leslie invites beginning birdwatchers to hone their observational skills with this easy-to-use visual guide.Using her signature nature journal illustrations, Leslie shows readers the key clues to look for, from the shape of the beak or talons to distinctive feather colorings, flight patterns, and behavioral traits. She offers simple prompts that encourage readers to emb...

Indigenous Economics: Sustaining Peoples and Their Lands - Paperback

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by Ronald L. Trosper (Author)What does "development" mean for Indigenous peoples? Indigenous Economics lays out an alternative path showing that conscious attention to relationships among humans and the natural world creates flourishing social-ecological economies. Economist Ronald L. Trosper draws on examples from North and South America, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Australia to argue that Indigenous worldviews centering care and good relationships provide critical and sustainable economic mo...

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Report copyright infringementby Josie Iselin (Author)"A remarkable mixture of photos and writing. ... An important work well done." --Fabien CousteauMarine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this beautiful volume Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of sixteen seaweeds and kelps that l...

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Report copyright infringementby Vera Stucky Evenson (Author), Denver Botanic Gardens (Author)Ideal for hikers, foragers, and naturalists, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live. Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region is a comprehensive field guide to the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in the region. This useful guide features introductory chapters on the basics of mushroom structure, life cycles, and habitats. P...

All Things Wise and Wonderful: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor

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Report copyright infringementby James Herriot (Author)Readers adore James Herriot's tales of his life as a Yorkshire animal doctor in All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful. Now here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom, and the basis for the PBS Masterpiece drama. In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very preg...

Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Eastern & Central North America

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Powell (Author), Roger Conant (Author), Joseph T. Collins (Author)A completely updated edition, including 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species of reptiles and amphibians.The new edition of this definitive herpetology field guide reflects 25 years' worth of changes in our knowledge of reptiles and amphibians. It includes descriptions of 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species, updated maps, and new figure...

National Geographic Birding Basics: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Great Bird-Watching - Paperback

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by Noah Strycker (Author)Targeted to beginners and beyond, National Geographic's fun, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and science of bird-watching combines practical know-how and expert knowledge. Browsable and bursting with helpful illustrations and photographs, Birding Basics offers new ideas for when, where, and how to get to know the birds in your world. Not a field guide but a primer in best practices, authored by birding expert Noah Strycker, this breezy book features easy-to-follow ...

Mother, Creature, Kin: What We Learn from Nature's Mothers in a Time of Unraveling

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Report copyright infringementby Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder (Author)Luminous nonfiction about the natural world from essayist Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder, who asks: what can other-than-human creatures teach us about mothering, belonging, caregiving, loss, and resiliency? What does it mean to be a mother in an era of climate catastrophe? And what can we learn from the plants and creatures who mother at the edges of their world's unraveling? Becoming a mother in this time means bringing life into...

Cloud Warriors: Deadly Storms, Climate Chaos--And the Pioneers Creating a Revolution in Weather Forecasting

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas E. Weber (Author)The unprecedented inside story of the people pushing boundaries of science and technology to build better weather forecasts--providing life-saving warnings and crucial intelligence about nature's deadliest threats Killer tornadoes. Catastrophic hurricanes. Lethal heat waves. Across the United States and around the world, extreme weather events bring an unending torrent of death and destruction. One indispensable tool consistently offers ...

A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds - Paperback

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by Scott Weidensaul (Author)In the past two decades, our understanding of the navigational and physiological feats that enable birds to cross immense oceans, fly above the highest mountains, or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch has exploded. What we've learned of these key migrations--how billions of birds circumnavigate the globe, flying tens of thousands of miles between hemispheres on an annual basis--is nothing short of extraordinary.Bird migration entails almost unfathoma...

The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature

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Report copyright infringementby David George Haskell (Author)Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award"Injects much-needed vibrancy into the stuffy world of nature writing." --Outside, "The Outdoor Books That Shaped the Last Decade"The biologist and author of Sounds Wild and Broken combines elegant writing with scientific expertise to reveal the secret world hidden in a single square meter of old-growth forest In this wholly original book, biologis...

The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

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Report copyright infringementby Gavin Pretor-Pinney (Author)Now in paperback: the runaway British bestseller that has cloudspotters everywhere looking up. Where do clouds come from? Why do they look the way they do? And why have they captured the imagination of timeless artists, Romantic poets, and every kid who's ever held a crayon? Veteran journalist and lifelong sky watcher Gavin Pretor-Pinney reveals everything there is to know about clouds, from history and science to art and pop cultur...

The Promise of the Grand Canyon: John Wesley Powell's Perilous Journey and His Vision for the American West

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Report copyright infringementby John F. Ross (Author)"A convincing case for Powell's legacy as a pioneering conservationist."--The Wall Street Journal"A bold study of an eco-visionary at a watershed moment in US history."--Nature A timely, thrilling account of the explorer who dared to lead the first successful expedition down the Colorado through the Grand Canyon--and waged a bitterly-contested campaign for sustainability in the West. John Wesley Powell's first descent of the Colorado River ...

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Report copyright infringementby Emmanuel Joseph (Author)In "Threads of the Earth: How Fashion, Ecology, and Ethics Weave a Sustainable Future," embark on a captivating journey that unravels the complex relationship between the fashion industry, the environment, and our collective responsibility. This book delves into the intricate fabric of our lives, revealing how our choices in clothing affect the planet and the people who inhabit it.Each chapter of this thought-provoking book explores a di...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Hiefner (Author)Flashes and crashes, oh my! Fred experiences his first thunderstorm and, oh boy, is it scary! This cute short story will capture the imagination and reframe the unknown. The catchy rhymes and fun storyline will have kids smiling at the thought of what follows the rain, when big storms come to town! Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.12 x 10 x 8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: Febru...

Ivory's Ghosts: The White Gold of History and the Fate of Elephants

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Report copyright infringementby John Frederick Walker (Author)"[A] tour de force examination of the history of ivory . . . and the demise of the elephant and human decency in the process of this unholy quest." --The Huffington PostPraised for the nuance and sensitivity with which it approaches one of the most fraught conservation issues we face today, John Frederick Walker's Ivory's Ghosts tells the astonishing story of the power of ivory through the ages, and its impact on elephants. Long be...

Regional Landscape Conservation Planning: Wildlife, Connectivity, and the Florida Model

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Report copyright infringementby Reed F. Noss (Editor), Thomas S. Hoctor (Editor)The history, science, and influence of an innovative land acquisition program that has protected Florida's natural ecosystems and inspired global effortsThis book traces the growth of landscape conservation planning in Florida, which has developed one of the most ambitious conservation land acquisition programs in North America. As a climate-vulnerable biodiversity hotspot facing rapid growth and development press...

Let's Become Fungal!: Mycelium Teachings and the Arts: Based on Conversations with Indigenous Wisdom Keepers, Artists, Curators, Feminists and Mycolog

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Report copyright infringementby Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez (Author), Rommy González (Illustrator)Twelve lessons in fungal activism, Indigenous knowledge and collaboration for artists, gardeners, educators and anyone intrigued by the fascinating life and inspiring metaphors of the mycelium and the mushroomThe enormous popular interest in the world of fungi and the mycelium testifies to its tremendous resonance as a metaphor for new ways of thinking, new systems and behaviors. Taking its inspi...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul D. Taylor (Author)With stunning images and an expert guide, explore the world of fossils to uncover the story of life on Earth, from the origins of new life to mass extinctions. Ancient Earth seems like an alien world. But the fossil record can help reveal the mysteries of the organisms that have lived on our planet since its formation some 4,600 million years ago. In this engaging and beautifully illustrated book, world-renowned paleontologist Paul D. Ta...

Path of Light: A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon - Paperback

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by Morgan Sjogren (Author)Explorer Morgan Sjogren retraces the 1920s Bernheimer expeditions into the heart of Glen Canyon and Bears Ears National Monument to learn from and defend these uniquely wild places. Path of Light treks back through time as author and explorer Morgan Sjogren retraces the 1920s expeditions led by Charles L. Bernheimer into the heart of Glen Canyon and Bears Ears National Monument. Using journals and photographs from the expeditions to recreate these historic routes, Sj...

An Armsfull of Birds: A Personal Field Guide to Love, Loss, and Commitment

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Report copyright infringementby Cara Benson (Author)A story of recovery, love, and loss--a memoir of healing ourselves and the natural world. Cara Benson did not come to love easy. As a low bottom addict, she crawled through subway tunnels and partnered with an abusive man. When she came face to face with her own death, she chose life. Her journey of survival led her into recovery, to climbing mountains, and ultimately to Jon, the man with whom she cultivated a relationship that began as "se...

A Certain Curve of Horn: The Hundred-Year Quest for the Giant Sable Antelope of Angola

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Report copyright infringementby John Frederick Walker (Author)"Walker . . . weaves a surprisingly fascinating story around one animal, involving colonialism, revolution, biology, and politics . . . Hard to put down." --BooklistIn A Certain Curve of Horn, veteran journalist John Frederick Walker tells the story of one of the most revered and endangered of the regal beasts of Africa: the giant sable antelope of Angola, a majestic, coal-black quadruped with breathtaking curved horns over five fe...

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Report copyright infringementby Nancy Beckham Capra (Author)The Spring Gap Ranch is a cow-calf operation celebrating its 100-year anniversary as a family ranch. It is considered a "Texas Family Land Heritage" ranch for running a continuous agricultural operation within the family. It honors the commitment and endurance of our relatives and our desire to pass down this legacy. This is a family memoir, with different voices from different generations. Each story matters and gives a colorful sna...

50 Hikes with Kids Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio

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Report copyright infringementby Sharon Dewar (Author), Wendy Gorton (Author)Discover the 50 most kid-friendly hikes in the Midwest with this book featuring maps and scavenger hunts of items to find along each trail--plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region's flora, fauna, and geology! With its riversides, forests, rock ledges, gorges and prairies, the Midwest is a magnificent natural playground, and educators Sharon Dewar and Wendy Gorton are the perfect guides to introd...

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by Mark Garland (Text by (Art/Photo Books))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: 0.2 x 9.25 x 3.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 31, 2001

The Practice of the Wild: Essays - Paperback

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by Gary Snyder (Author), Robert Hass (Introduction by)A collection of captivatingly meditative essays that display a deep understanding of Buddhist belief, wildness, wildlife, and the world from an American cultural force. With thoughts ranging from political and spiritual matters to those regarding the environment and the art of becoming native to this continent, the nine essays in The Practice of the Wild display the deep understanding and wide erudition of Gary Snyder. These essays, first ...

Pocket Nature: Mushroom Hunting: Forage for Fungi and Connect with the Earth

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Han (Author), Gregory Han (Author)Discover the quiet joy of mushroom hunting with this delightful field guide to identifying mushrooms and reconnecting with the natural world. For the mycologically curious, this take-anywhere handbook is the perfect thing to toss in a backpack and bring on a mushroom hunt. Learn how to identify fifteen common types of mushrooms and forage safely--not necessarily for consumption but rather as a practice in curiosity, mind...

Eco-Thinking: A compendium of research on environmental learning

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Report copyright infringementby David Zandvliet (Editor)This selection of articles from the first few years of the Eco-thinking journal, is a compendium that describes research with/in environmental learning as a diverse and growing field of inquiry, respondent to a variety of international program developments and contexts. Key to this exercise is that we as educators and researchers are critically informed by a broad range of perspectives and paradigms in our work. With this in mind this fi...

A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future - Paperback

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by David Attenborough (Author), Jonnie Hughes (With)In this scientifically informed account of the changes in nature over the last century, award-winning broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough shares a lifetime of wisdom and a hopeful vision for the future. *Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Science & Technology Book of the Year* See the world. Then make it better. I am 93. I've had an extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary. As a young...

Kitaaba Wal- Hikmata: 'Manifested Nature and the Utility of One's Upright Logic' vol 1

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Report copyright infringementby Jamir Ahmed Choudhury (Author)I have searched out my Solidified Solid Human Rights and have formalised my searched out findings in a Logical Method called Dictum De Omni ET Nullo [Deductive Method or Mathematical Method or Cartesian Method] in the two volumes of 'Kitaaba Wal-Hikmata' or 'Manifested Nature and the Utility of One's Upright Logic'. In other words, the searched out 62 [sixty two] findings shared in the 'Kitaaba Wal-Hikmata' or 'Manifested Nature an...

How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say

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Report copyright infringementby Melissa Caughey (Author)With contagious enthusiasm and fascination for her backyard chickens, best-selling author Melissa Caughey shares her unique observations of her flock--how they sense the world, communicate impending danger, and establish pecking order--along with scientific facts and entertaining tidbits. Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet -- fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her h...