Nature - General

To me the Limberlost is a word with which to conjure; a spot wherein to revel. The swamp lies in north-eastern Indiana, nearly one hundred miles south of the Michigan line and ten west of the Ohio. In its day it covered a large...

The island of New Guinea has a high diversity of species and a high level of endemism, containing more than 5 percent of earth's biodiversity in just over one half of a percent of the land on the earth. New Guinea supports the largest...

Ways of Nature by John Burroughs. I was much amused lately by a half-dozen or more letters that came to me from some Californian schoolchildren, who wrote to ask if I would please tell them whether or not birds have sense. One little girl...

The New Organon: Novum Organum or True Directions Concerning the Interpretation of Nature by Francis Bacon. First published in 1620. Text based on the standard translation of James Spedding, Robert Leslie Ellis, and Douglas Denon Heath in The Works (Vol. VIII), published in Boston...

There are many strange stories that just cannot be explained. This is a collection of reported mysterious disappearances, odd happenings, sightings of little people and very strange, unexplained tales. My mysterious adventure into the unknown began in August 1942. When I was only ten...

Since 1923, from when the Texas state park system began, no one set of records was pooled together to show all the parks namesakes from biographical data; that is, until Allan C. Kimballs wrote "Who Is Mother Neff and Why is She a State...

This best-selling guide, intended for those who are looking for moderately easy hikes in Yosemite is now in a much smaller and compact size. It describes twenty different trips and provides information on distance, route, time required, and sights to see for each with...

Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America's Natural Wonders guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in North America, points out features of interest, explains what they are seeing, and describes how these features came...

A knife from an established manufacturer is a well designed and quality built product that will serve you for many years if you use it properly and take care of it. There is a certain sense of pride in owning a knife, and with...

Part travelogue, part biography, this book charts the discoveries of the famous naturalist/explorer Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913).Author: Paul SochaczewskiISBN-10: 9814385204ISBN-13: 9789814385206Publisher: Editions Didier MilletLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/16/2012Pages: 376Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.10w x 1.20d

The Fayoum, a large and exceptionally fertile depression in Egypt's Western Desert, some 90 kilometers southwest of Cairo, is a region both rich in history and outstanding in natural beauty. Its historical legacy includes temples, pyramids, and towns from the Middle Kingdom and the...

Do you know that invisible beings, Nature spirits, of the most variouskinds exist in Nature, and that every one of them has a special task?Unfortunately, most of us don't know this, and moreover, we only believein things which we can see with our physical...

How should we share the truth about the environmental crisis? At a moment when even the most basic facts about ecology and the climate face contestation and contempt, environmental advocates are at an impasse. Many have turned to social media and digital technologies to...

This book evolved from a course on the natural history of the Anza-Borrego region that was developed by the authors over a 16-year period and taught at the University of San Diego. It tells a coherent story of how the landscape and features of...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This book was written to help people realize the value of flowers and how they can help us in our every day lives. I've presented the flowers in a fun way, flower reading, to give people not only the meanings of flowers, but also...

What I See In Summer introduces emergent readers to the sights and activities of summer while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure...

This is the tell-all tale of hunting with the same crossbow for a decade. Detailed exploits of Bunjie, the crossbow, and lessons learned by the hunter who carried him make this book an enjoyable and informative reading experience. You will be a better hunter...

This issue of 'Antennae' is part of a project informed by the exhibition 'Making Nature' held at Wellcome Collection in London between the 1st of December 2016 and the 21st of May 2017, and is co-edited with Honor Beddard. Our issue, titled 'Remaking Nature'...

Biomimicry, the practice of observing then mimicking nature's strategies to solve business challenges, offers a path to healthy profit while working in partnership, and even reciprocity, with the natural world. Other books have described biomimicry, its uses, and its benefits. This book is the...

Catriona MacGregor's Secrets of A Celtic Mystic awakens our hearts, minds, and senses to the deep memories of our species, to the poetry of bird song, and to the detailed wonder of planet Earth and its biosphere. Here, the reader will find life-affirming orientations...

After the first Euro-American settlers arrived in Seattle in the 1850s, the surrounding old-growth forests were rapidly harvested for lumber, causing environmental degradation and displacing native peoples. Conflicts about the future of Pacific Northwest forests have continued since then. Only recently have academics, government...

After years of delay, the author finally backpacks the heart of the relatively new Cohos Trail in northern New Hampshire. But the recent deaths of loved ones, insufficient physical training, and his advanced years make a tough hike even tougher. All the same McLaughlin...

This journal keeps track of basic information every gardener needs to know to improve their gardening skills.Plant location, if started from seed versus purchased and from what source. Fertilizing and watering details and if you like the result etc. There is also a space...

According to a 2019 Pew Research Center study, only 35 percent of Americans report a great deal of confidence in scientists to act in the public interest. With Necessary Symbiosis: What Happens When Government and Science Work Together (and When They Don't), scientist Vyshnavi...

Lessons from a Birdbrain combines beginning birdwatching, photography and mindfulness. My hope is readers will encounter a concept or a visual they may have heard or seen before that will resonate differently based on the combination. "When the student is ready, the teacher appears"...

When he came to California and finally settled in San Francisco, John Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This book started out as a collection of handouts that I would give to people taking classes with me. The handouts became manuals, and the manuals became a book. This is that book! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing...

A place that I enjoy going to is the beach.. It is seen as a place of relaxation because it is normally quiet and peaceful there. To look around you and see the beauty of mother nature at it's finest. If you love beaches,...

I Corinthians 1:27 (KJV) states, "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak, things of the world to confound the things which are mighty." Expressions From My Heart is about the simple...

Nature's Manuscript explores some of the directions in which we may begin to expand our understanding of nature and of the relationship of the human being with nature. Offering glimpses into some of the intricacies that a growing awareness of nature reveal, the author...

The book "" Animals of the Past, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

The book "" Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for...

Brief essays by Glenn Alan Cheney, written for The Day and The Norwich Times between January 2020 and August 2021. Cheney discusses wide variety of topics-dogs, skunks, the Pilgrims, submarines, golf, mascots, statues, nature, lawns, election cakes, green burial, alarm clocks, couches, covid, hiccups,...

Under the Stars is an inspirational and immersive call to reconnect with the natural world, showing how we only need to step outside to find that, in darkness, the world lights up.Moonlight, starlight, the ethereal glow of snow in winter...when you flick off a...

Under the Stars is an inspirational and immersive call to reconnect with the natural world, showing how we only need to step outside to find that, in darkness, the world lights up.Moonlight, starlight, the ethereal glow of snow in winter...when you flick off a...

A beautiful blend of creative storytelling and historical exploration of one of the state's beloved waterways, Elkhorn celebrates a gem in the heart of central Kentucky.Author: Richard TaylorISBN-10: 0813187176ISBN-13: 9780813187174Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2022Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.94d

Between the early seventeenth and the mid-nineteenth century, the field of natural history in Japan separated itself from the discipline of medicine, produced knowledge that questioned the traditional religious and philosophical understandings of the world, developed into a system (called honzogaku) that rivaled Western...

From a small island in the Baltic Sea to the large tropical islands of Borneo and Madagascar, Messages from Islands is a global tour of these natural, water-bound laboratories. In this career-spanning work, Ilkka Hanski draws upon the many islands on which he performed...

Deserts make up a third of the planet's land surface, but if you picture a desert, what comes to mind? A sandy wasteland? A drought-parched dust bowl? An alien landscape devoid of all life forms? In this marvelous Very Short Introduction, geographer and popular...

Vision is the sense by which we and other animals obtain most of our information about the world around us. Darwin appreciated that at first sight it seems absurd that the human eye could have evolved by natural selection. But we now know far...

"The "Cajun Rambeaux" shows true leadership grit in business and in life. Marvin LeBlanc has put together a compelling collection of stories, anecdotes, lessons learned, and inspiring guidelines for overcoming adversity in both business and in life.Not only is Marvin the head of a...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

The book "" The Far Horizon "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This...

Know how to take care of yourself and your loved ones when disaster strikes with these essential survival skills Everything you need for a DIY splint, pain relief, and assuring your long term survival can be found in the great outdoors. Discover what goes...

So you've decided to add a cat to your family? Congrats! Whether you're just starting to browse available cat profiles online or you're on your way to pick up your new furry friend from a reputable breeder, your new pet parenting adventure is just...

Acclaimed cultural geographer Yi-Fu Tuan considers humanity's enduring desire to escape reality-- and embrace alternatives such as love, culture, and DisneyworldIn prehistoric times, our ancestors began building shelters and planting crops in order to escape from nature's harsh realities. Today, we flee urban dangers...

Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, natural history, outdoor safety, and much more. All booksAuthor: Mike...

G. Kent has spent a lifetime hiking and backpacking throughout the United States, but North Florida is his home stomping ground. In Hiking in North Florida with William Bartram, Volume Two, Kent provides detailed instructions for finding and hiking 25 more of his favorite...