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The True Meaning Of The System Of Nature is a philosophical treatise written by French philosopher Helvetius in 1852. The book explores the nature of human beings, society, and the universe through the lens of reason and rationality. Helvetius argues that all human actions...

The First Book of Nature is a classic work of literature written by James Edward Talmage in 1888. This book is a fascinating exploration of the natural world, providing readers with an in-depth look at the wonders of the earth and the creatures that...

The Chocolate Plant, Theobroma Cacao: And Its Products is a book written by Ellen H. Richards and published in 1890. The book provides a detailed account of the history, cultivation, and uses of the chocolate plant, Theobroma cacao. The author explores the plant's origins...

The Original Handbook For Riders: A Complete Guide To Modern Horsemanship is a book written by Martin Christinius Grimsgaard in 1911. This book is a comprehensive guide for horse riders, providing detailed information on various aspects of horsemanship. It covers topics such as the...

The book ""The Indians Of The Western Great Lakes 1615-1760"" by W. Vernon Kinietz is a comprehensive study of the indigenous peoples who inhabited the region of the Western Great Lakes from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century. The author traces the...

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Botany and History of ComfreyGarden Uses of ComfreyThis book has in-depth research on Comfrey (Symphytum) using historical documents, botanical literature, biomedical literature, modern research papers, academic dissertations, government resources, databases, maps, articles, books, and magazines in many languages from many countries.It is illustrated with...

We live in the greatest scientific age of all time; yet we live in the most innumerate of times. Our science writers need to inspire us with the beauty and power of their art, the same stirring splendor found in literature and music. We...

Rambling Through Pleasant Memories is a collection of short outdoor stories that focus on the refreshing element that Nature provides. There is a spiritual aspect involved in the writing that recognizes God as the giver of the countless blessings derived from the outdoors.Author: Tony...

Author Scott Edward Anderson, a poet and Conservancy development director, has carefully selected 35 preserves representative of the state's natural diversity. In these pages he describes their trails, the species that live within them, their biological significance, and the joy that can be derived...

Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America's Natural Wonders provides everything the reader needs to understand the landscape. It guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in North America, points out features of interest, explains...

Once iconic American symbols, tobacco farms are gradually disappearing. It is difficult for many people to lament the loss of a crop that has come to symbolize addiction, disease, and corporate deception; yet, in Kentucky, the plant has played an important role in economic...

Through the pioneering efforts of ecologist B. W. Wells (1884-1978), thousands of North Carolinians learned to appreciate and protect the state's diverse plant life long before ecology and conservation became popular causes. A keen observer of the natural landscape, Wells provided the first scientific...

One of our nation's newest parks stretches along Lake Michigan across 14 miles of windswept beach between Gary and Michigan City in Northern Indiana. Dune Country explains for the first time in terms everyone can understand why the plant and animal succession and the...

This 48-card deck challenges you through given clues to determine a location; answers include observations on each featured site. Great for armchair travelingAuthor: Pomegranate CommunicationsISBN-10: 0764999818ISBN-13: 9780764999819Publisher: Pomegranate CommunicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2020Format: OtherWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 4.20h x 3.40w x 0.80dNot available to be shipped via Media...

As a ready reference for landscape designers and as an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office.Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be...

Wearing flip-flops, Laura Paulisich hiked 550 miles across Spain in 31 days on the ancient pilgrimage route Camino de Santiago (a UNESCO World Heritage site and featured in the film The Way). Buen Camino Good Way in Life & to the End of the...

The author, artist K.C. Morcom, like each of us, has been on her own journey of discovery since connecting with nature. In The Bird Whispers and the Bird Whisperer, she uses short rhyming stories, illustrations and photographs to reveal the whispers of nature, and...

In traditional sonnet form, Burt Porter's poems celebrate the Christmas season with observations of people and nature. They describe in lush detail the quiet doings of the animals, the play of children in new fallen snow, the heightened awareness of the passing of time...

Photographers and poets are kindred spirits. The duty of each is to see; that is, to see what most fail to see. The poems in Earth Tones embrace wide-ranging psychological, spiritual, and scientific themes: coming of age, individuation, meditation and contemplation, ecological awareness, cosmology,...

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...

The Fragments of the Work of Heraclitus of Ephesus on Nature is a collection of philosophical writings by the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. The book is a compilation of the surviving fragments of Heraclitus' work, which were originally written in the 5th century BCE....

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...

Dawn Anyway is a collection of 40 short poems exploring encounters in each of the four seasons. The book seeks to light a candle in the darkness of our times, affirming the truth that there is still beauty, wisdom, meaning, and joy to be...

The human-canine story is the greatest love story that has ever existed. After living side-by-side for tens of thousands of years, dogs have an uncanny ability to engage with us on a deep emotional level that makes our life better, longer, and more joyful....

It's no secret that the threat of wildfires has steadily grown in the United States since the 1980s. Part of the reason is human encroachment. Another significant factor is climate change. Reversing climate change will not happen overnight, and people will continue to roll...

I have always had a love for words and writing. When I started guiding, poetry was a beautiful way to capture the feelings and atmosphere of the day. This collection in particular comes from the days of living in the cabin. I currently live...

DISCOVER THE NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT OUR UNIVERSE! Intriguing facts that'll surprise you . . . Did you know? - Some scientists admit that they haven't made any major progress about how our Universe works for over 50 years. - It takes a...

A Minimalist's GardenBy: B MitchellAn eco-economic revolution is possible, but it cannot be realized until we curtail our fossil fuel driven lifestyle.. Restoring ecological balance will take place only when humans become responsible for their own carbon footprint through voluntary action.Introducing concepts developed over...

Communicating the Climate Crisis puts communication at the center of the change we need, providing concrete strategies that help break the inertia that blocks social and cultural transformation. Reimagining "earth" not just as the ground we walk upon but as the atmosphere we breathe--Eairth--this...

Neil Ansell's THE LAST WILDERNESS is a mesmerising book on nature and solitude by a writer who has spent his lifetime taking solitary ventures into the wild. For any readers of the author's previous book, DEEP COUNTRY, Robert Macfarlane's THE OLD WAYS or William...

Synopsis: This is the second instalment to the "Meliponiculture and Beyond" Series. It covers the meliponiculture activities and the spectral produce from stingless beekeepers and conservationists efforts in Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia on Borneo Island. Scrutinizing the regional stingless bee fauna and floral...

Using simple rituals--whose roots draw from shamanism, spirituality, religion, Native American studies, vibrational energy, and alternative medicine--becoming conscious of healing abilities is possible. This manual demonstrates not only how to gain the knowledge and wisdom afforded by various spirit beings, guides, and helpers, but...

The author is an ex-banker of a nationalized bank named Allahabad Bank and has served in various capacities as senior manager. His tenure in the rural / semi urban / urban & metro branches has brought him face-to-face with the abject poverty and sturdy...

Ten easily accessible herbs are featured in this volume. Each chapter highlights an herb and carefully walks the student through plant identification, the Latin name, growing and harvesting, personal stories, as well as medicinal uses and experiments. This book is catered toward youth but...

The late Anna Botsford Comstock was the founder and first head of the Department of Nature Study at Cornell University and the first woman to be appointed to the Cornell faculty. Written originally for elementary school teachers, this book is as valid and helpful...

Coastal regions offer the observer a unique perspective on the forces of nature in conflict. The geologic forces that created and continue to shape the continent's edge in conjunction with factors of climate and oceanography produce wildlife zones of fascinating complexity. Nowhere is this...

The purpose of this book is to focus on the underlying personal and behavioral factors involved in search and rescue including the subjects of a search and rescue mission, the search and rescue unit members participating in an operation, the search and rescue command...

Wind energy development has increased substantially on private land in the Pacific Northwest, and there is Growing intrest in develoment on public lands. This report brings together information on wind energy development in the region, potential impacts on Wildlife, and best management practices and...

I finally have a day off from chartering, so we decide to take out two of our grandsons, Cody and Brady, both fourteen. Cody was a big strapping boy, five ten and two hundred pounds and a size 12 shoe size. Brady was also...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Caspin TernISBN-10: 1446524922ISBN-13: 9781446524923Publisher: Ind...

The Pug - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Frederick TurnerISBN-10: 1408695421ISBN-13: 9781408695425Publisher: Dyer...

Author: Madelyn CommodoreISBN-10: 1498467350ISBN-13: 9781498467353Publisher: Xulon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2016Pages: 182Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d

The northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is a well-known yet rarely seen species. It is renowned for its ability to glide long distances. However, little is known about the specie's status and ecology throughout much of its range due in large part to it...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of the domestic cat. The titles in this range include "The...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Herbert W. CollingwoodISBN-10: 1406779652ISBN-13: 9781406779653Publisher:...

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...

Great Journal and Book For School or College Students. Great Animal Nature Gift For Yourself Or A Friend.Author: Marko MarcusISBN-10: 1081586303ISBN-13: 9781081586300Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2019Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.29d