Nature - General

Discover the fascinating world of lions with this fun and educational book for kids aged 6 and up.Lions are among the most admired animals in the wild, known for their strength, social behavior, and unique personalities. This colorful children's book combines clear explanations with...

Subtle shades of landscape and light changing throughout the year; ravens tumbling overhead and returning swallows gathering mud to build their nests .... all woven into a humorous yet heart-rending account of life entwined with nature. This tale of running a bed and breakfast...

Walden or, Life in the Woods, is a book by noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. The text is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and-to some degree-a...

John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 - March 29, 1921) was an American naturalist and nature essayist, active in the U.S. conservation movement.[1] The first of his essay collections was Wake-Robin in 1871.In the words of his biographer Edward Renehan, Burroughs' special identity was less...

The concept of ecosystem services has emerged as a way of framing and describing the comprehensive set of benefits that people recieve from nature. These include commonly recognized goods like timber and freshwater, as well as processes like climate regulation and water purification, and...

This publication is part of the Northern Forest Futures Project, through which the Northern Research Station of the U.S. Forest Service examines the issues, trends, threats, and opportunities facing the forests of the northern United States. This report provides a broad overview of current...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.Author: DeWitt H. ParkerISBN-10: 1498032737ISBN-13: 9781498032735Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

Author: E. J. BanfieldISBN-10: 1490380132ISBN-13: 9781490380131Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2013Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d

Author: Ron Leifer MaISBN-10: 1483619990ISBN-13: 9781483619996Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2013Pages: 158Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

In Renewing the Balance, Dirk Dunbar shows how the balance worshipped in ancient Earth wisdom traditions is being integrated into Western culture's dominantly masculine, rational value system. Filled with hope, revelations regarding cultural evolution, and scholarship of the highest order, Dunbar's book passionately challenges...

""Can We Change Human Nature?"" by Joseph McCabe is a thought-provoking book that explores the possibility of altering the fundamental aspects of human nature. The author delves into the philosophical, scientific, and ethical implications of such a transformation, questioning whether it is desirable, feasible,...

""Across The Andes"" is a memoir written by Charles Johnson Post, detailing his travels through the mountains of Bolivia and the jungles of the Upper Amazon. The book is an account of his adventures and experiences during his wandering days, where he encountered various...

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This volume, "Proceedings, Volume 27," presents a collection of scholarly works from the Royal Society of Edinburgh. A vital historical record, this compilation offers insights into diverse scientific inquiries and advancements of its time. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and historians...

""Fishes of the Western North Atlantic, Part 1, No. 1: Lanceletes, Cyclostomes, Sharks"" is a comprehensive guide to the various fish species found in the Western North Atlantic. Authored by renowned marine biologist Henry Bryant Bigelow, the book is divided into three sections covering...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1890 Edition.Author: William WarfieldISBN-10: 1169970761ISBN-13: 9781169970762Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 392Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.81d

Daylight Land is a book by W. H. H. Murray that describes his travels through the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. The book is a memoir of Murray's experiences in the region, including his encounters with the local people, wildlife, and natural beauty....

Pennsylvania Deer And Their Horns is a book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to the deer population in Pennsylvania, including their habits, behavior, and physical characteristics. The author provides a detailed account of the different types...

Explore the world as it was understood in 1888 with the inaugural issue of "National Geographic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1, October, 1888." This meticulously reproduced edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of geographical exploration and scientific discovery. A treasure trove...

This book offers a unique perspective on the natural world, covering everything from geology and climate to the distribution of life on Earth. With clear and concise writing, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the environment.This work has been selected by...

First published in 1896, Die Diabas-Schiefer des Taunus is a geological study of the diabase slates of the Taunus mountain range in central Germany. Written by Ludwig Milch, a noted geologist of the time, the book describes the region's geological history and the formation...

This book is a collection of scientific papers and reports published by the Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society in the late nineteenth century. The subjects covered include geology, zoology, botany, and archaeology. The papers are well-researched and written in a clear, accessible style, making...

First published in 1896, Die Diabas-Schiefer des Taunus is a geological study of the diabase slates of the Taunus mountain range in central Germany. Written by Ludwig Milch, a noted geologist of the time, the book describes the region's geological history and the formation...

This book is a practical guide to the methods and techniques used for the microscopical investigation of plants. Written by Albrecht Zimmermann, a respected botanist and microscopist, the book provides detailed instructions for the preparation and staining of plant specimens for microscopic examination. With...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Johnny Molloy, author of several best-selling outdoor guides to Florida, is always game for adventure. In his latest, he travels the Sunshine State from north to south along some of its most famous rivers, swamps, salt marshes, and open waters in search of Florida's...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Ten years after Big Alex MacDonald leaves his home in Ashdale, Nova Scotia, in the 1880's to find his fortune, he amasses fabulous wealth almost overnight in the Yukon and becomes known as "The Klondike King". At his death a decade later, there is...

Would you like to begin a Vegetarian lifestyle? Regardless of which level of Vegetarianism you want to reach, plant based diet can be a healthy choice for you. Obviously, when you will make the first steps, it won't be easy but, with the right...

Author: Illinois State Laboratory of Natural HisISBN-10: 1425573258ISBN-13: 9781425573256Publisher: University of Michigan LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2006Pages: 392Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d

Author: Illinois State Laboratory of Natural HisISBN-10: 1425572413ISBN-13: 9781425572419Publisher: University of Michigan LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2006Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

The most comprehensive travel guide to the Philippines has been completely revised and once again proves to be a trailblazer with this new edition. Inside, you'll find places, routes, highlights, hotels, restaurants etc that no other travel guide can offer. It also contains a...

Backpacking Kentucky is your personal guide to the best trails in the state. Written for both beginner and experienced backpackers, this book will get you off the beaten path and into the beautiful backwoods of the Bluegrass state. Endowed with a proliferation of sandstone...

Working with the technologies of pen and paper, scissors and glue, naturalists in early modern England, Scotland, and Wales wrote, revised, and recombined their words, sometimes over a period of many years, before fixing them in printed form. They built up their stocks of...

A Step Outside is a book about exploring the nature, history and philosophy of our environs. Herein you will discover 52 short pieces written weekly over the course of a year that delve into a variety of themes-historical, literary, philosophical, architectural, topological, geological and...

Yellowstone is a place of boiling mud, shooting water, and thundering bison-a landscape so extraordinary that nineteenth-century visitors called it Wonderland.In this book, two professors and a group of college students-and a well-worn van named Rocinante-spend six nights exploring that landscape. You are invited...

This illustrated manual describes and discusses the unusually rich and varied flora of the Carolinas, from the semi-tropical coast of South Carolina to the northern forests of the high North Carolina mountains.The manual treats in detail and in a concise format more than 3,...