Environmental Conservation & Protection 82

In a unique effort, this book brings together, for the first time, scholarly analyses by eminent researchers of the historical, social, legal, and cultural influences on the young newcomers' lives a……続きを見る

This innovative urban history of Dublin explores the symbols and spaces of the Irish capital between the Restoration in 1660 and the advent of neoclassical public architecture in the 1770s. The mean……続きを見る

As bicycle commuting grows in the United States, the profile of the white, middle-class cyclist has emerged. This stereotype evolves just as investments in cycling play an increasingly important rol……続きを見る

When New and Selected Poems, Volume One was originally published in 1992, Mary Oliver was awarded the National Book Award. In the fourteen years since its initial appearance it has become one of the……続きを見る

Mary Oliver has been writing poetry for nearly five decades, and in that time she has become America's foremost poetic voice on our experience of the physical world. This collection presents forty-t……続きを見る

Acclaimed naturalist Alex Shoumatoff issues a worldwide call to protect the drastically endangered rainforests of Borneo In his eleventh book, but his first in almost two decades, seasoned travel wr……続きを見る

Les carnets de terrain numéro 32 et 34 du botaniste Francis Hallé en Indonésie, en 1980. 続きを見る

Carnet de terrain de Francis Hallé, en Guyane, en 1984 続きを見る

Carnet de terrain, n°105, sur le séjour de Francis Hallé en Equateur, aux îles Galapagos, en 2014. 続きを見る

Le Carnet de terrain numéro 14 du botaniste Francis Hallé à Madagascar, en 1974. 続きを見る

The Philippines is one of the few countries that is both a megadiverse country and a hotspot.It is not only diverse, but it is megadiverse, which means it has more species concentrated in its land t……続きを見る

Found only in the United States, the American alligator ranges in Texas through 120 counties, from the Sabine River to the Rio Grande, across a swath of river drainages and coastal marshes that incl……続きを見る

Scott Slovic has spent his life as a teacher, writer, environmental activist, and leader in the field of ecocritical literary studies. In Going Away to Think, he reflects on the twin motivations of ……続きを見る

During the past sixty-eight years, Israel’s population has increased from one to eight million people. Such exponential growth has produced acute environmental and social crises in this tiny country……続きを見る

In 1887, a year after founding the Audubon Society, explorer and conservationist George Bird Grinnell launched Audubon Magazine. The magazine constituted one of the first efforts to preserve bird sp……続きを見る

Africa’s heritage is on the brink of extinction and unlike past mass extinctions, caused by other factors, the current crisis is almost entirely caused by us ー humans. Wildlife is being slaughtered……続きを見る

Artéfacts Là où nous sommes contient 33 récits illustrés d’aquarelles originales de lieux, de moments et de personnages du Québec représentés par Virginie Tanguay, une artiste accomplie qui vit sur ……続きを見る

This book examines the creation, characteristics, and tribulations of the first United States National Recreation Area. It also addresses the National Park Service’s historic role in managing reserv……続きを見る

In this sweeping social history Dorceta E. Taylor examines the emergence and rise of the multifaceted U.S. conservation movement from the mid-nineteenth to the early twentieth century. She shows how……続きを見る

Introduce your children to the strange animals of the world in order to increase his/her knowledge of the kingdom animalia. The more a child knows about the living world, the more aware he/she will ……続きを見る

You wonÕt believe how many blue animals exist on Earth! This picture book is a witty introduction to these specially-colored animals. Picture books grow your knowledge by fueling your curiosity, and……続きを見る

What are extinct animals? Don't just define the word, show pictures of what they are. This makes learning a lot more fun and effective. By knowing exactly what these animals are, you are also increa……続きを見る

Let's explore the jungle and virtually play with the wild cats. This educational book uses the unique combination of texts and images to deliver eye-awakening information pertaining to jungle animal……続きを見る

Introduce more animals through this effective animal-inspired educational book. Studying has never been made easier through the use of vibrant images and a great lay-out too. Such combination encour……続きを見る

Fairy tales teach us that if you kiss a frog, that would become a prince. Well, science teaches us that if you do that, you're very brave! There are a lot of interesting facts you need to know about……続きを見る

Educate your child that no matter how weird animals may look, they must still be cared for. The purpose of this educational book, therefore, is to raise awareness on animal diversity. It introduces ……続きを見る

These deadly animals should be avoided at all times. But how do children get to learn about them and appreciate them if they are not allowed to be near them? Well, here’s a book that provides the an……続きを見る

These gentle giants are ready to play with you, kids! Learn about them and all the cute things they do in this highly educational book. Complete with pictures and stories to tell, this book is desig……続きを見る

Think of the scariest creatures and you might probably find them within the pages of this book. Understand that the purpose of this book is not to scare you; it's actually to educate you that even t……続きを見る

Don't let the game of "monkey see, monkey do" be your child's sole association to monkeys. Learning is much more complete when done with the use of this fun but highly educational book. Here, your c……続きを見る