Nature - General

Charles Darwin called him "the greatest traveling scientist who ever lived." Thomas Jefferson considered him "the most important scientist whom I have met." He was German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), and when he died, the entire Western world mourned the loss...

This is one of the most important works by the most important American philosopher: Henry David Thoreau, vital figure in the Transcendentalist movement, hero to environmentalists and ecologists, profound thinker on humanity's happiness. First published in 1854, Walden collects the penetrating reflections from the...

Hero to environmentalists and ecologists, and an insightful thinker on humanity's happiness, Henry David Thoreau was one of the strongest shapers of the American character in the 19th century. The writer himself once said, "I am eager to report the glory of the universe,"...

English scientist, naturalist, and geologist CHARLES DARWIN (1809-1882) transformed our understanding of the planet and our place on it with his theory of evolution through natural selection. Much of the basis for his conceptual breakthrough was his research during the five-year journey he undertook...

A pioneer in the strange art and ambiguous science of zo phagy-that is, of studying animals by eating them-British natural historian FRANCIS TREVELYAN BUCKLAND (1826-1880) was a wildly popular speaker and writer of the Victorian era. In his classic four-volume Curiosities of Natural History,...

The idea of home, the magic of story, and the healing power of nature inform the poems in Late Winter. Yet, Bill Brown understands that loss and grief, breaking and mending deepen the human experience. "Taking joy, isn't easy," Brown writes, "as if you...

An Unabridged Printing With Text And All Figures Digitally Enlarged. Originally Titled: Manual Of Mineralogy Including Observations On Mines, Rocks, Reduction Of Ores, And The Application Of The Science To The Arts. With 260 Illustrations, Glossary And Index Of Terms. Chapters Include: General Characteristics...

This book will help turn every trip to Big Bend National Park into a memorable adventure. Veteran naturalist Gary Clark and photographer Kathy Adams Clark help you choose the best hike or drive in Big Bend National Park, based on the season in which...

When Richard Nixon signed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971, eighty million acres were flagged as possible national park land. Field expeditions were tasked with recording what was contained in these vast acres. Under this decree, five men were sent into the...

This book is written about the Wires family who lived year round for ten years at Kamp Kill Kare, one of the few remaining Adirondack Great Camps. It relates how they dealt with living back in the deep woods and how they adapted to...

Who is Jesus Christ of Nazareth? What is the essence of this God who became man that humanity might regain the opportunity of spending eternity with Him? In this book the reader is invited to enroll in an educational curriculum that seeks to answer...

Photographs of the Mountain Gorillas of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. There are no words, just images. The gorillas' expressions speak for themselves. Most photos are as large as would fit on the page.Author: Carol Schaller CarmichaelISBN-10: 1544963424ISBN-13: 9781544963426Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2017Pages:...

The deteriorating earth's environment is a matter of concern for all. Though the leaders of different countries are trying to face the situation at a greater level, but every individual can contribute in this regard. We use different things in our house or office....

Love and Ski Jumping is a new adventure for Paul, the reluctant penguin. Paul wants to learn how to ski jump in the worst way but fails every time. He goes down the coastline to meet with King Aristotle who helps him attain his...

The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex is a book by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871, which applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation distinct from, yet...

What do you like best about summer? Watch these kids enjoy nature and their favorite activities. Pair this nonfiction title with its illustrated fiction companion book, Maya Likes the Beach.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1541573463ISBN-13: 9781541573468Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 7.70h x...

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: 1541527224ISBN-13: 9781541527225Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format:...

Walkers, bikers, paddlers and snowshoers can encounter relics of the past and their incredible tales from Keene to the Seacoast. Exploring Southern New Hampshire" takes history off the page, out of the car and into the welcoming pine-scented woods and pristine waters of the...

Come follow the Cosmic Christ on the path of the green priesthood, deep into the heart of a living web of Divine Creation. "Christian animism", for many, can suggest nothing more than crude syncretism, or a blasphemous oxymoron. In this book the author challenges...

In Ice, Klaus Dodds provides a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural, natural, and geopolitical history of this most slippery of subjects. Beyond Earth, ice has been found on other planets, moons, and meteors--and scientists even think that ice-rich asteroids played a pivotal role in...

Image-transforming techniques such as close-up, time lapse, and layering are generally associated with the age of photography, but as Florike Egmond shows in this book, they were already being used half a millennium ago. Exploring the world of natural history drawings from the Renaissance,...

Umstead State Park Raleigh NC has photographs of Umstead State Park scenes that inspire me. This paperback 6x9 book has 33 color photographs. The pictures are mostly presented in portrait or landscape orientation to maximize the size of the photo. Hope you enjoy the...

IPPY Silver Medal 2021 Award Winner for Best Northeast Regional BookA deeply felt, meditative journey that transforms the way one sees and experiences this famous forest.Nominated for IPPY's Best Regional Book of the Year for New EnglandThe Northern Forest of North America--stretching from New...

In this book of creative nonfiction set in Michigan, Jan Shoemaker shares her quest and her vision. The lovely writing is also poiinted in its questioning. Pieces treat Nature, relationships, teaching, age, love. Most of these essays have been previously published in fine literary...

Walton's popular classic treatise on fishing goes far beyond techniques, as it embraces a life that values serenity and appreciation for creation. Some of the natural history lore is antiquated, but keen intelligence and good humor express themselves in a readable and enjoyable manner.Author:...

If you're worried about the state of Mother Earth but aren't sure what you can do to actually make a difference, this book is for you Find out practical ways you can start helping the environment, and live in harmony with it, NOW.International author...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARDS FOR NON-FICTION This is a beautiful exploration of friendships and landscape and the complexities of black and white relations in contemporary Australia. Imagine the document you have before you is not a book but a map....

Mutual Aid, Peter Kropotkin's most famous work, is both an Anarchist Classic and an important Biological treatise. It was written as a direct rebuttal of T.H. Huxley's 'Hobbesian' assertion that human society was a constant battle of "all against all", and that civilisation only...

While exploring wilderness wisdom from several faith traditions, you will discover how the universal experience of being present in nature can lead to startling discoveries both about God and about yourself.Author: John LionbergerISBN-10: 1683362616ISBN-13: 9781683362616Publisher: Skylight Paths PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2007Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h...

The following are only a few of the many adventures that have occurred as I either worked on my house, hiked, hunted, or fished in the wilderness along Lake Superior. I have tried to include many different animals and landscapes so you can get...

Written by US Civil War veteran John Mead Gould and originally published in 1877, "How to Camp Out" gives excellent insight into how people camped out over a century ago. It shows that people were quite capable of enjoying the outdoors without the benefit...

Creative Evolution is a 1907 book by French philosopher Henri Bergson. Its English translation appeared in 1911. The book provides an alternate explanation for Darwin's mechanism of evolution, suggesting that evolution is motivated by an lan vital, a "vital impetus" that can also be...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: William JamesISBN-10: 1533446180ISBN-13: 9781533446183Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: A. R. Allinson, Camille LemonnierISBN-10: 1533376824ISBN-13: 9781533376824Publisher:...

Part II of the Nature's Canvas collection by photographer Ian Mosher. This time it is a coffee table book of man and nature photography to relax and enjoy as a collection or to frame and share with the world. Flower, fauna, animals, macro, and...

The term 'Nature Spirits' or 'Elementals, ' generally conjures up images of dancing fairies or mischievous gnomes. Yet that's not what they are, not at all. You see, every aspect of Nature... from the flowers that bloom in the springtime, to the giant Red...

From its earliest years, the town of Pasadena has been richly endowed by nature. The abundant sunshine, dramatic mountains, and sparkling streams invited settlers to a near-paradise. Health seekers and wealth seekers arrived, amazed at the mild climate where just about anything would grow....

Homeless, though not jobless, Freeman camps out in a wood for a season and celebrates the wild in Nature, as against the tamed, domesticated and commodified of modern society. Not so much a lifestyle choice but his only realistic option, given the lack of...

The majority of Tom Westman's career followed a traditional path: after earning a PhD in chemistry, he spent many years in academia and in corporate America. While he found professional and financial success, he always felt a lack of fulfillment in his mainstream employment....

Cheers for "Tales "You'll smile, you'll chuckle, you'll even fight back a nostalgic tear or two as you read Ronald Smith's wonderful book, Tales of Modern Day Mountain Men. Most of all, you'll find yourself thinking that America would be in much better shape...

Cheers for "Tales "You'll smile, you'll chuckle, you'll even fight back a nostalgic tear or two as you read Ronald Smith's wonderful book, Tales of Modern Day Mountain Men. Most of all, you'll find yourself thinking that America would be in much better shape...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.Author: Charles DarwinISBN-10: 1498113281ISBN-13: 9781498113281Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 554Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.61lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.12dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 13.4Point Value: 48Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 52124 / Voyage of the Beagle

Arc-related porphyry molybdenum deposits form in the same tectonic environment as many porphyry copper deposits (Seedorff and others, 2005; John and others, 2010), but are mined principally for molybdenum (Mo) and not for copper (Cu). The principal ore mineral containing molybdenum is molybdenite (MoS2)....

Each day I take our husky Louie for a walk on the path to ponds edge, when we return home I write about what I have seen. These poems are filled with many characters from owls to dragonflies and even deer. We have encountered...

The 100th Wish is based upon a true story told by Caroline and her grandmother. What is a wish? How many ways are there to make a wish? Does wishing all the ways you can think of make wishes come true or is there...

The October 2007 breaching of a temporary cofferdam constructed during removal of the 15-meter (m)-tall Marmot Dam on the Sandy River, Oregon, triggered a rapid sequence of fluvial responses as 730,000 cubic meters of sand and gravel filling the former reservoir became available to...

Riparian plant communities exhibit various levels of diversity and richness. These communities are affected by flooding and are vulnerable to colonization by nonnative species. Since 1996, a series of three high-flow experiments (HFE), or water releases designed to mimic natural seasonal flooding, have been...

***If you own IMPOSSIBLE VISITS or SASQUATCH RISING 2013, please don't buy this book. The material in OUR LIFE WITH BIGFOOT is contained in those earlier books but is being offered now in this streamlined, very affordable edition so that more readers may learn...

The National Park Service (NPS) estimates that 234 national parks contain nonnative, invasive animal species that are of management concern (National Park Service, 2004). Understanding and controlling invasive species is thus an important priority within the NPS (National Park Service, 1996). The slider turtle...

This report summarizes the results of the first comprehensive inventory of vascular plants and vertebrates at Chiricahua National Monument (NM) in Arizona. This project was part of a larger effort to inventory vascular plants and vertebrates in eight National Park Service units in the...