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Photos on every page, show one of the most beautiful places in the world. Grandma thinks Yosemite National Park in California is wonderful and wants other people to learn about it. She tells about the waterfalls, hiking trails and how the Native Americans lived...

A book of aphorisms, wisdom and insights with accompanying photographs that make visible the words of compassion. Using insights from all the major religions and practices, including Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism into finding to define a compassionate life, this book is a treasure of affirmations...

Rhizome is a collection of brief, yet, eye-opening essays and detailed mixed media drawings of plants, bryophytes, fungi, and mosses drawn by the artist/author on walks in the fields and forests of Western North Carolina during one year. Each of the 67 full-color drawings...

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 fascinating, readable volume is filled with enticing, detailed information about more than 30 different Incan crops that promise to follow the potato's lead and become important contributors to the world's food supply. Some of these overlooked foods offer special advantages for developing nations,...

How does Leonardo's theory of chance images, "accidental" inspiration, relate to clouds? In Cloud Conversations & Image Stories, Margaret A. Harrell weaves her own cloud photography into the art history of chance images, bringing in related drawings, scrying, and our relationship to Mother Nature....

Step into a powerful living prayer and reconnect with nature in this three-volume poetry collection. Artfully embarking on a beautiful and profound journey through the depths of nature and human experience, Love Letters to the Earth is a thought-provoking three-volume poetry collection that seeks...

Bill Vossler's writings in this book illustrate theauthor's profound love of nature through a variety of humorous, serious and unusual essays. Vossler examines notes left by animal tracks in the snow, sundogs, falling through ice in winter, confronting a porcupine, viewing life through the...

136 pages total 68 drawings 68 fact8.5 * 11 -inch size Author: Gerges ZakkaISBN-10: 8736433225ISBN-13: 9798736433223Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2021Pages: 138Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d

"When you look at a vast expanse of trees, what do you see? Do you see a place for a thriving city with sky-high towers and elaborate structures? Perhaps you might see a location for a small subdivision with a close-knit community. You might...

A writer who suffers from depression looks to the majesty of nature to pull him from the dark. The battle of the Muses plays out in his journal entries and poetry, and through his story you get a firsthand look at the effect they...

Winter, spring, summer, and fall--each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book, a perfect blending of language arts and science concepts. Thoughtfully...

Winter, spring, summer, and fall--each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book, a perfect blending of language arts and science concepts. Thoughtfully...

The ultimate guide to encouraging wildlife into the garden all year round. Taking a month-by-month approach, The Wildlife Gardener's Almanac is packed with ideas, advice, tips and checklists, to give gardener's the best chance to make their contribution to conserving our native flora and...

"I share Adam's love of farming and wildlife and I found this to be a fascinating and indispensable guide to our wonderful countryside. Makes you excited to get outside and explore" - Kate Humble Ever wondered why the dawn chorus is so loud in...

The ultimate handbook for raising wilder, happier, muddier, more resilient kids - whatever the weather and wherever you live. In the last few years parents everywhere have realised how crucial the freedom of the outside world is, not only for their kids' wellbeing, but...

Building upon her previous work on everyday aesthetics, Yuriko Saito argues in this book that the aesthetic and ethical concerns are intimately connected in our everyday life. Specifically, she shows how aesthetic experience embodies a care relationship with the world and how the ethical...

This book investigates the origins, mutations and effects of Covid-19. It will take readers to the Arctic and Antarctic and Asia to look at Climate Change. It will take readers to Ukraine to see how these three major crises of our time are related....

Beautifully illustrated collection of naturalist projects anyone can do at home Features 20 projects with clear descriptions of materials and tools, plus a few bonus activities Includes step-by-step instructions with charming, informative illustrations Tips for troubleshooting and taking the project to the next level...

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is the international showcase for the very best photography featuring natural subjects. The Museum's 2023 week-to-view diaries feature stunning photographs of the natural world from past years of the competition. The perfect gifts for wildlife enthusiasts, each...

Enjoy the great outdoors from your favorite armchair with these 100 nature-themed word search puzzles. Exercise your mind as you hunt for a myriad of natural wonders, including famous hiking trails, rivers of the world, national parks, state flowers, beautiful beaches, seashells, mountain ranges,...

Preppers Guide to Surviving Off the Grid How to Be Self Sufficient When the Lights Go Out By Matthew Nash Prepare for any potential disaster by making simple and cost-effective changes that will keep your loved ones safe when all hell breaks loose.Are you...

The transition from a growth-arrested seed to a germinating seed and then to a seedling is a crucial developmental step, dramatically affecting plant growth and viability. Before plants enter the vegetative phase of their ontogenesis, massive rearrangements of signaling pathways and switching of gene...

Ryan is a young man, eager to share the happy memories of a visit to the seashore with his sister, Emma. The sixth-day visit with Uncle Ed still influences his life. The days were filled with fun, adventure and learning. An appreciation for the...

"A brilliant book [that] shows a way out of the destructive trap of Anthropocentric arrogance."--Vandana Shiva, author of Terra Viva "An unusually thought-provoking and ambitious book."--Dr. James A. Shapiro, author of Evolution: A View from the 21st Century Biocivilisations is an important, original rethinking...

More than one hundred million acres of Texas land are either native rangeland or permanent pasture, but most of this land is infested with unwanted weed and brush species that compete with desirable forage plants. With this book at their fingertips, landowners and rangeland...

This stress relief adult coloring book has 30 exclusive beautiful illustrations related to the nature, animal world and forest .You can color every page, however you want and there is no wrong way to color (even if you are a beginner). Relaxing Color Pages!...

Earth, mountains, rivers, trees, and flowers! Chirping crickets, babbling creeks and the sweet earthy smell of petrichor!If you are a fan of the great outdoors, you have probably noticed that you feel happier beyond the confines of your home.Did you know that it is...

'The Brule Creek has made its way through all of the beloved places I have known through my years. It has wound through this unique spot of South Dakota, leaving its imprint on so many of my memories. This sweet area will forever make...

This is a book of poems about true experiences in the remote wilderness of northwestern British Columbia. It is written for kids who love to be out in nature to experience the magic and mystery of animal and bird life, of crazy weather, wild...

You won't know unless you ask! These 12 chapters cover a wide range of science topics such as astronomy, zoology, the human body, computing and technology, what the future holds, and more. Who Knew? The Big Book of Science Questions That Will Make You...

A dynamic and fresh exploration of the naturalist Mark Catesby--who predated John James Audubon by nearly a century-- and his influence on how we understand American wildlife. In 1722, Mark Catesby stepped ashore in Charles Town in the Carolina colony. Over the next four...

Author: David MoonISBN-10: 1107503205ISBN-13: 9781107503205Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2022Pages: 472Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.05d

What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "Balarezo's eagerness to embrace and learn from discomfort will inspire readers to question the conveniences they curate in their own lives."★★★★★ "The author's ability to remain candid and dissect his own thoughts and actions is something that many strive...

From the low-elevation foothills and canyons of the western Sierras to famed Yosemite Valley and giant sequoia trees and from high alpine meadows and lakes to the rugged peaks of the Sierra crest, Yosemite National Park has hiking trails for all levels of skill...

Welcome to "Tempest"! This book reflects the earthly experiences, visions and concerns of eight contemporary poets-six from central Ohio, one from Kentucky and one from Punta Arenas, Chile! Each writes passionately about caring deeply for our planetary home in these crucial times-times of great...

Moments in Nature is a delightful compilation of short stories, poems and articles from members of The Society of Women Writers WA. These creative works reveal women writers' interactions with the environment; in some cases, their angst of the world's environmental issues; in others,...

Frank is finally making a trip to British Columbia with his son, John to visit his grandson, Max. Frank had thought his days of adventure were long over, yet one sunny morning, he finds himself on one of the biggest adventures of his life.Another...

A study of basic survival skills with God's Word as your guide. This book is a great supplemental guide with a basic survival skills overview. Included in each section are devotional lessons for journaling and Bible Study. Written by Karl Bridgers.Author: Karl BridgersISBN-10: 1088046207ISBN-13:...

A new collection of essays on the living intelligence within nature from various spiritual and scientific perspectives, by James Lovelock, Dorothy MacLean, Joan Halifax, Thomas Berry, John Seed, Serge King, author of Earth Energies, and others.Author: Shirley NicholsonISBN-10: 0835606856ISBN-13: 9780835606851Publisher: Quest Books (IL)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Everglades Sunrise IIYou and your family can connect to nature with poems and photos that turn ospreys, owls, dragonflies and gators into rock stars. Even the baby egrets and wood storks think they are hot stuff! Share the joy of four grandmothers who created...

Below the Ocean: Keeping Our Sea Friends Safe is a fictional children's book, richly illustrated by international award-winning artist Lily Liu. The book is about a young seal, Sophia the Seal, who becomes entangled in the string of a helium balloon. She learns from...

Fun illustrations and informative text show readers how the weather can change in fall. Through critical thinking and comprehension questions, readers will learn to pay attention to the weather and understand seasonal changes.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 154152005XISBN-13: 9781541520059Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...

This book is for you if, like thousands of others, you have realized that sustainability's moment has finally come. Shifting our world from its current unsustainable path will require a revolution of hearts, minds, and bodies. It will take people from every corner of...

A reflective, luminous collection of essays of a life as an outdoor sportsman. Yonder is a gathering of memories that Ron Ellis and his friends enjoyed while outdoors: hunting, fly-fishing, hiking and camping. These new and selected stories tell of cherished friends and characters,...

A book of meditations and poems accumulated over many decades which reveal the author's love of the natural world and the people who inhabit it. There are some profound insights coming from her personal experiences. God is never far away. These few pages containing...

Mindfulness in Nature helps readers separate themselves from their busy lives, and allows them to engage in a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with the natural world around them through meditative practice. Now more than ever, with the constant distractions that abound in modern life--from...

"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for the University of Idaho Press"This collection, the first consolidated effort to study Hemingway's relationship to the natural world, is essential for everyone interested not only in a key figure of twentieth century American literature, but also...

Have you ever wondered about those adorable sea turtles that you are lucky enough to see go out to the sea? Grandma Chris knows firsthand because she is a member of the Turtle Team called Turtle Trackers, who volunteer to protect these sea turtles....

This book aims to view and to understand Alexander von Humboldt from different perspectives and in varying disciplinary contexts. His contributions addressed numerous topics in the earth but also life sciences-spanning from geo-botany, climatology, paleontology, oceanography, mineralogy, resources, and hydrogeology to links between the...