A beautiful and fascinating portrait of the world’s most extreme wildlife, from the sexiest beast to the smelliest plant.
The world's most devious plant, the largest flock of birds, the biggest drug……続きを見る
In this magnificently illustrated book, Christopher Wills takes us on a series of adventures. From the underwater life of Indonesia's Lambeh Strait to a little valley in northern Israel, to an earth……続きを見る
First published by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in 1978. Profusely illustrated with over 100 drawings, many in color. According to Wikipedia: "Robert W. (Bob) Hines (1912-1994), was an American ……続きを見る
The Life of the Spider is a volume in Jean-Henri Fabre's "Souvenirs Entomologiques", in which he shares fifty years of careful observation. He re-acquaints us with the most everyday insects, inspiri……続きを見る
著者:Diana L. Guerrero
出版社: SkyLight Paths Publishing
発売日: 2012年08月21日
What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality will help you unlock the secrets of the animal kingdom, provide intriguing perspectives on the complex relationships between nature and humans, and lead ……続きを見る
著者:Lisa Newton
出版社: Springer International Publishing
発売日: 2013年03月02日
This book tracks the growth of environmental awareness and conservation in the United States through the major trends of the 20th century, and establishes a philosophical ground for protection of th……続きを見る
Escaping into a world of pages filled with slithering snakes of all sizes, with many vivid colors, patterns and designs. It's the perfect place for a child to spend their time. Filling their mind wi……続きを見る
As kids love the outdoors, there's no better way to draw their interest in reading than a book about farm life. This type of book would teach kids about how humans produce foods from plants and anim……続きを見る
著者:Jason Wilson
出版社: Little, Brown Book Group
発売日: 2015年06月04日
W. H. Hudson was brought up on the pampas, where he learnt from gauchos about frontier life. After moving to London in 1874, Hudson lived in extreme poverty. Like his friend Joseph Conrad, Hudson wa……続きを見る
A charismatic naturalist, bird-watcher, teacher, artist, photographer, film-maker, and winner of the Nobel Prize, Niko Tinbergen was a prominent and influential scientist. Jointly with Konrad Lorenz……続きを見る
Merleau-Ponty in contemporary perspective: this was the theme of the conference at the Institute of Philosophy, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (K. U. L. ) from 29 November to 1 December 1991. Thirty……続きを見る
Lands of extremes, contrasts, metaphor and myth, deserts cover nearly a third of our planet’s land area and are home to more than half a billion people. The desert as an idea has long captured the W……続きを見る
著者:John Soennichsen
出版社: The Mountaineers Books
発売日: 2013年01月31日
Explore Washington's canyons of Ice Age wonders -- great trails, stunning scenery, and amazing history
* Comprehensive guide to a fascinating region rich with history and recreational access to camp……続きを見る
A fascinating non-fictional work of natural history. It is based on Stratton-Porter's personal experience of the study of moths in the area of Limberlost. She gives vivid details about moths their e……続きを見る
‘A profoundly satisfying read’ Financial Times
In Field Notes from the Edge, the acclaimed writer of the Guardian's 'Country Diary', Paul Evans, takes us on a journey through the in-between spaces o……続きを見る
Children are often entertained by things that are disgusting and absurd. They will regularly seek this kind of material, so it is nice to have books that expose them to this stuff in a harmless fash……続きを見る
Children of all ages love picture books. With bright colors and appealing pictures children are usually drawn to them and they're often the first type of book they can relate to before reading words……続きを見る
Captivate children with this wonderful book of Horses from Janet Evans featuring 18 of the world'top horse breeds. Complete with fun facts, amazing pictures and coloring pages for children to enjoy.……続きを見る
SNAKES: 101 SUPER FUN FACTS AND AMAZING PICTURES ( FEATURING THE WORLD's TOP 10 SNAKES ) This book depicts the wonder of the world of Snakes in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded under……続きを見る
Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you're a first timer or an advanced……続きを見る
著者:Anja Eikermann
出版社: Springer International Publishing
発売日: 2015年02月05日
This book investigates the potential need for an international convention on forests and establishes a multifunctional concept of forests as a cornerstone for international forest regulation. Accord……続きを見る
When the pioneering naturalist Gilbert White (1720-93) wrote The Natural History of Selborne (1789), he created one of the greatest and most influential natural history works of all time, his detail……続きを見る
著者:Louis Liebenberg
出版社: Penguin Random House South Africa
発売日: 2014年08月27日
A photographic guide to tracks and tracking with clear and detailed illustrations of more than 110 animal tracks. 160 full colour photographs of animals and signs, and distribution maps. Authoritati……続きを見る
"Mastering Your PhD: Survival and Success in the Doctoral Years and Beyond" helps guide PhD students through their graduate student years. Filled with practical advice on getting started, communicat……続きを見る
著者:Donald S. Maier
出版社: Springer Netherlands
発売日: 2012年05月23日
There has been a deluge of material on biodiversity, starting from a trickle back in the mid-1980's. However, this book is entirely unique in its treatment of the topic. It is unique in its meticulo……続きを見る
In this age of climatic and financial uncertainty, it becomes increasingly important to balance the cost, benefits and risk of wildfire management. In the United States, increased wildland fire acti……続きを見る
Most philosophers still like to feel that they have a special subject matter, well insulated from anything that the social scientists, and scientists in general, have to tell them. That is not healt……続きを見る
This publication by Harry M. Lamon and Rob R. Slocum, both Poultrymen at the Bureau of Animal Industry at the United States Department of Agriculture, was originally published in 1922. It contains n……続きを見る
Originally published in 1889, this is a work by the English writer Richard Jefferies. It is a collection of essays on rural English life and is a wonderful read for any fans of nature writing. We ar……続きを見る