This is an extended version of lectures that were held at the summer workshop Atmosphiirische Umweltforschung im Spannungsfeld zwischen Technik und Natur (At mospheric Environmental Research between……続きを見る
For thousands of years, forest biomass or wood has been among the main energy sources of humans around the world. Since the industrial revolution, fossil fuels have replaced wood and become the domi……続きを見る
Did you know that the humble marmot is responsible for more than one billion human deaths? Or that its possible to be bitten by a snakes head for up to an hour after its been decapitated? On the fli……続きを見る
著者:John James Audubon
出版社: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
発売日: 2015年01月21日
This unprecedented anthology of John James Audubon’s lively and colorful writings about the American wilderness reintroduces the great artist and ornithologist as an exceptional American writer, a p……続きを見る
著者:Maximus Basco
出版社: Tilapia Fish Masters
発売日: 2014年12月23日
Introduction
Tilapia can be raised in earthen ponds, cement raceways and tanks, cages and enclosures. Ponds are most common, the least expensive, and usually carry the least risk, making them approp……続きを見る
Into the Wild meets Waldenーa lyrical memoir for nature lovers and for anyone who has wondered what it would be like to disconnect from our hyper-connected culture and seek more meaningful connectio……続きを見る
The mangrove shorelines, lush wetlands, open pinelands, and shady hammocks of south Florida and the Keys harbor a tremendous diversity of trees. This field guide includes complete coverage of 150 sp……続きを見る
A journalist embarks on the adventure of a lifetimeーliving in a remote cabin in Siberiaーin this Thoreau-esque meditation on escaping the chaos of modern life and rediscovering the luxury of solitu……続きを見る
As adults, it is our responsibility to ensure that our children are provided with the proper platforms for learning about our Earth and everything within it. As our children's brains are able to soa……続きを見る
In October 1988 an Inuit hunter saw three grey whales trapped in the frozen Arctic ocean near Barrow, an isolated Alaskan outpost. They were working together to keep their blow hole open, the two ad……続きを見る
著者:Ivo Vegter
出版社: Random House Struik
発売日: 2012年09月05日
Extreme Environment promises to provoke fresh – and spirited – debate about the modern environmental movement and the many ways in which environmentalism, media, economics, public policy and the pol……続きを見る
This stunning new Poyser title looks at the flora and fauna of
Lapland - that area of northern Europe and northwestern Russia which
lies within the Arctic circle. After general introductions, the bo……続きを見る
著者:Steven Hilty
出版社: University of Texas Press
発売日: 2010年07月05日
The guide to neotropical bird behavior that picks up where field guides leave off.
Why are tropical birds like parrots and quetzals so much more colorful than those in more temperate climates? How c……続きを見る
Contents Natural History of Massachusetts A Walk to Wachusett The Landlord A Winter Walk The Succession of Forest Trees Walking Autumnal Tints Wild Apples Night and Moonlight
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著者:Mark W. Lockwood
出版社: University of Texas Press
発売日: 2010年01月01日
Finding all the birds in Texas can be a lifetime pursuit. Basic Texas Birds, an easy-to-use field guide, will help you identify over 180 species of birds that are found across the state, including a……続きを見る
著者:Robert A. Vines
出版社: University of Texas Press
発売日: 2014年12月19日
This comprehensive and compact field guide covers the richest plant-life region in the stateーthe Upper Gulf Coast Prairie, the Post Oak Savannah, and the Pineywoods of east Texas. Eastern, northern……続きを見る
Covering 22 species found in the Western Palearctic and North America, this guide lists each species under the sections of: field identification; moult; description; geographical variation; measurem……続きを見る
Among favorite animals for kids are lions, tigers, and bears, which makes a Lions, Tigers and Bears in Motion Picture Book an ideal choice for a school aged child. This picture book shows these larg……続きを見る
Children learn to use their imagination when they read about things that are new to them and naturally intriguing. Learning about deadly animals sparks the minds of kids as they envision such animal……続きを見る
People who know a lot about child development say that a child's mind is very stimulated by pictures. That is why every child should possess at least one good picture book. Picture books of any give……続きを見る
Kids love nature at very early ages. In fact, they develop a love for certain animals as soon as they are exposed to them. Often, it is the babies of their favorite creatures that really spark their……続きを見る
A Big Mammals of the World Picture Book is a great way to introduce the fascinating world of mammals to a child. Children will find the pictures fascinating as they develop their curiosity about eac……続きを見る