Nature - General

Since its first publication "Agriculture for Beginners" has found a welcome in thousands of schools and homes. Naturally many suggestions as to changes, additions, and other improvements have reached its authors. Naturally, too, the authors have busied themselves in devising methods to add to...

The ecosystem is known as the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, and its combination of prairie grasslands and small wetlands made it among the most biologically diverse and intricate landscapes in the world. When European settlers arrived and discovered the land's tremendous productivity, the tallgrass prairie...

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) manages the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) located southeast of the town of Alturas in northeastern California (Figure 1). The Refuge contains critically important habitats for a great diversity of wildlife, particularly migratory birds of the...

Utilization data are important in evaluating the effects of grazing and browsing on specific areas of rangeland administered by the Bureau of Land Management for livestock, wildlife, wild horse, and wild burro use. Utilization is generally expressed as a percentage of available forage weight...

Plant Songs is a uniquely written book on herbal medicine that weaves personal stories with herbalism, spirituality, and environmental activism. The songs of pine, cannabis, reishi, and other medicinal herbs are shared through accounts of plant communication, clinical observations, research, and recipes. Plant Songs...

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: VariousISBN-10: 1503246671ISBN-13: 9781503246676Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

DISCOVER:: FUN on the lake. This body of water is a true gem. Now you can work your way through the majestic shores that make this lake so special. Fun for all ages. Share the gift of Lake Fun with someone you love today....

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless 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: John S. SpringerISBN-10: 1502450038ISBN-13: 9781502450036Publisher: Createspace...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless 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: Frederick Malcolm KnappISBN-10: 1501018302ISBN-13: 9781501018305Publisher: Createspace...

The EPA conducted this review to assess the U.S. Environmental Protects's enforcement in protecting federally regulated wetlands, streams, and other surface waters under section 404 of the Clean Water Act.Author: U. S. Environmental Protection AgencyISBN-10: 1499735588ISBN-13: 9781499735581Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/30/2014Pages: 32Format:...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless 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: Prince Sarath GhoshISBN-10: 1499522487ISBN-13: 9781499522488Publisher: Createspace...

This antique book contains a non-technical manual for the successful breeding, care and management of farm animals, dairy herd, and the essentials of dairy production. Written for the amateur as well as professional livestock and dairy farmer, this text comes complete with helpful tips,...

Every year, hurricanes seem to be increasingly severe and unpredictable, ensuring that they remain one of the most frequent topics of conversation in our everyday lives. The Great Bahamian Hurricanes of 1926 provides the perfect introduction to the complexities and dynamics of hurricanes. It...

Author: Ma-Lmft Patricia Diane CraineISBN-10: 1438959184ISBN-13: 9781438959184Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/10/2009Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.15d

Author: Bryan SmithISBN-10: 1438939175ISBN-13: 9781438939179Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2009Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d

The breeze, the waves, the sand, the salty waters...Marine Therapy always has been around us. The Romans adored Neptune as the god of the seas, and Rene Quinton, a French researcher, described the healing properties of seawater. Ocean water benefits are used today as...

John Burroughs (1837 - 1921) was an American naturalist important to the Conservation movement. He like Thoreau wrote essays on nature. Burroughs was the "Grand Old Man of Nature" when the American romance with nature, and the American conservation movement, had come fully into...

The Owyhee Desert is a vast expanse covering much of Southwest Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada. It represents a wild frontier for dual sport riding and touring. The area is famous for its rough but spectacular terrain, and its vivid history. Now, finally,...

From choosing a lure to placing the fish on your plate or on your wall, this book covers every basic element of bass fishing that you should need to be successful in your endeavors. The author has chosen select portions of his fishing regime...

Author: Frosty WooldridgeISBN-10: 143430468XISBN-13: 9781434304681Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2010Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.35d

J. Ellsworth Kalas, adapted from chapter 1: There's an old hymn you may be familiar with that contains these words: "This is my Father's world, / And to my listening ears, / All nature sings, and round me rings / The music of the...

Based on Thoreau's experiences in the forests of Maine on three separate occasions in 1846, 1853 and 1857, The Maine Woods is a captivating portrait of the region in the mid-1800s. Rich with the naturalistic detail that is common with Thoreau's writing, readers will...

Based on several trips to the Cape and originally published as a series of articles, Henry David Thoreau's "Cape Cod" is a remarkable work that depicts the natural beauty of Cape Cod and the nature that surrounds it. Thoreau, a consummate lover of the...

A pro-gay, pro-science look at a vexing issue . evolutionary biology suggests that individual living things are designed to reproduce. So why does homosexuality exist? Wouldn't a gay gene ensure its own demise? Conundrum pulls together information from biology, anthropology, and recent lesbian and...

My ancestors spoke of diseases as being HOT or COLD. For a cold disease they used a combination of HOT plants and for a HOT disease they used a combination of COLD plants. One such HOT disease was PODAGRA, which we know today as.......

A compilation of sixty insightful reflections from Margaret Fuller, the brilliant woman of letters from Massachusetts who was a colleague and friend of Emerson, editor of Thoreau and mother of the women's movement in America. This is the fifth book in the popular series...

Forty-five creators explore the natural world, the plants and animals. You'll explore: Respiratory, digestive, and other anatomical systems of various denizens of Manhattan with Kriota Willberg Howls and of the grasshopper mouse with Jerel Dye Problems and solutions of the Varroa mite for honey...

A natural science comic anthology collecting the work of 7 creators, all natural science illustrators. Topics include why the narwhal has a tusk, the biodiversity of insects, the gray fox, Maria Sybilla Merian, Kropotkin, and much more. Author: Angela R. BoyleISBN-10: 0997011106ISBN-13: 9780997011104Publisher: Angela...

Poetry. California Studies. JOURNEYWORK is a notable first book, and a finished circle. David Bailey's poetry speaks directly to the reader, to the personal journey that each of us is on, towards knowing ourselves and living what we find. Both light and shadow come...

The 100 Mile Wilderness, located in the immense forest of northern Maine, is the most remote section of the Appalachian Trail. With a German shepherd dog named Matika for company and a heavy backpack tugging at his shoulders, McLaughlin accepts the challenge, reveling in...

The author, a seasoned hiker and backpacker from the Adirondack Mountains, travels to Maine to spend a week trekking the northern most 60 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Along the way he meets day-packers, slack-packers, backpackers accidently hiking in the wrong direction, Banjo Man,...

Why isn't the sky purple? Why doesn't rain fall up? Why don't we have two moons? God literally made trillions upon trillions of decisions when He created the universe. Nothing that you see had to be the way it is. Though you cannot imagine...

This entertaining book tells the fascinating stories -- sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant -- about the people who buy maps and the reasons they do so. Read about death by lightning, a bounty hunter, a newly minted Shaman, the history of the Denver Federal Center...

Having spent forty years harried by ageless questions of mortality and creation, Mike Freeman suddenly found himself a stay-at-home father in New York City after living for the last decade in Alaska. Unsure of himself as a parent, he reflects upon both his own...

From an astonishing blue jay to a lone humpback whale, from the back roads of her hometown to the streets of Jerusalem and the Tower of London, debut author Faye Rapoport DesPres examines a modern life marked by a passion for the natural world,...

Come journey to outer space or travel back in time. Learn about fish, planets, and dinosaurs. Find out about our environment and how you can help save it. Open this book and explore the world.ISBN-10: 0983641625ISBN-13: 9780983641629Publisher: Grab a Pencil PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2011Format: PaperbackWeight:...

From sea to shining sea, the national parks preserve some of the country's most unique wilderness areas. As such, they are a gift to nature photographers everywhere. In the pages of Photographing National Parks, Chris Nicholson delves into what all the parks offer to...

All too often, in our efforts to be ambitious and succeed in life, we fight against nature's laws and fail. What would happen if we could understand some of the basic natural principals and apply them effectively? As well, if things aren't going quite...

In this shorter and simplified second edition of his ground-breaking book, Brian Hines shows the connection between the findings of the new physics and the insights of the great mystics. He presents the theories of contemporary physics with elegant simplicity and a sense of...

This book is a basic field guide to The Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Wow facts are displayed about animal exhibits along with a small image of most of the animals currently residing at the museum.Author: Kayla Hughes, Mike HughesISBN-10: 0966413083ISBN-13: 9780966413083Publisher: C2c PublicationsLanguage:...

Physicians around the world are familiar with Johannes Rohen's books on human anatomy. In this, his last major work, Dr. Rohen presents the fruits of his lifelong study of the human organism. Viewing the various organs and organ systems in the context of the...

This completely updated edition of the first complete guide to the cabins and fire lookouts available for rent in Oregon and Washington now covers a total of 61 properties (29 new ). Ranging from a luxurious cabin just off the road to a remote...

The American West is home to some of the best backpacking trips in the world, and within California and Nevada are several outstanding destination trails. Hikers from all over the country, and around the world, travel to this area every season to undertake some...

The remote Colorado Plateau and Great Basin portions of the Intermountain West are areas of spectacular natural beauty and diversity. Due to inaccessibility, however, scientific study of many aspects of the region's natural history has lagged. Natural History of the Colorado Plateau and Great...

Pioneering work on bud and plant shapes, indicating there are universal laws which guide an organism's growth into predetermined patterns. When The Vortex of Life was first published in 1993, Lawrence Edwards's pioneering work on bud shapes had already attracted the attention of many...

As the number of stranger-on-stranger crimes increases, solving these crimes becomes more challenging. Forensic illustration has become increasingly important as a tool in identifying both perpetrators and victims. Now a leading forensic artist, who has taught this subject at law enforcement academies, schools, and...

Nineteenth-century Americans celebrated nature through many artistic forms, including natural-history writing, landscape painting, landscape design theory, and transcendental philosophy. Although we tend to associate these movements with the nation's dawning environmental consciousness, Passions for Nature demonstrates that they instead alienated Americans from the physical...

Here are eighty-three poems on the eternal and timely themes of nature, written by both eminent poets and emerging talents. In various forms of verse, they bring to these pages a vigorous diversity of creatures, weathers, and landscapes from all regions of America. They...

A provocative book explores the relationship of music and the natural world.This innovative book, assembled by the editors of the renowned periodical Terra Nova, is the first anthology published on the subject of music and nature. Lush and evocative, yoking together the simplicities and...

Worms. Natural history is riddled with them. Literature is crawling with them. From antiquity to today, the ubiquitous and multiform worm provokes an immediate discomfort and unconscious distancing: it remains us against them in anthropocentric anxiety. So there is always something muddled, or dirty,...