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Preeminent psychologist Lisa Barrett lays out how the brain constructs emotions in a way that could revolutionize psychology, health care, the legal system, and our understanding of the human mind. ……続きを見る

Why does the zebra have stripes and the elephant a long trunk? How did the giraffe acquire a long neck and why does a hippopotamus lie in muddy water all day? How does an acacia tree kill grazing wi……続きを見る

In "Spring Notes from Tennessee," Bradford Torrey embarks on a lyrical journey through the lush landscapes of Tennessee during the vibrant season of spring. Emphasizing detailed observations of natu……続きを見る

Learn about endangered animals and how to help them.続きを見る

Winner of the 1969 John Burroughs Medal From childhood Louise de Kiriline Lawrence dreamed of settling one day in an unspoiled, tranquil spot and living in harmony with nature. This beautifully writ……続きを見る

This short piece by the noted naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, describes the nineteenth century view of the Birds of Paradise, their habits as known at the time. Taken from Wallaces Numerous trips……続きを見る

In this, the 7th volume of the "Visit the Zoo" series, we once again experience the marvelous and fascinating world of the modern zoo. With close-up and personal photography and compact d……続きを見る

"Peterson writes of nature with an intimacy that tugs at the reader's deep memory."ーOrion This is the story of a life and spirit guided by animals. Brenda Peterson was raised in the High Sierras on……続きを見る

In this, the 9th volume of the "Visit the Zoo" series, we once again experience the marvelous and fascinating world of the modern zoo. With close-up and personal photography and compact d……続きを見る

This popular and authoritative field guide to the mammals of southern Africa has been fully revised and updated to include the latest research, while remaining accessible and compact for use in the ……続きを見る

In this, the 12th and final volume of the "Visit the Zoo" series, we once again experience the marvelous and fascinating world of the modern zoo. With close-up and personal photography and compact d……続きを見る

Anthropologist and naturalist Loren Eiseley blends scientific knowledge and imaginative vision in this story of man. 続きを見る

Why do so many people love hunting?Is it blood lust?The thrill of the chase?Or is there something more to it? Hunting Adventures is Greig Caigou's very readable and vicariously enjoyable collection ……続きを見る

In thirteen stories full of rope burns and brush scratches, the author of the classic Horse Tradin’ tells of the days when he made a specialty of catching wild cows. Ben K. Green calls himself a “st……続きを見る

A history of the most successful, significant and long-running natural history series in the world. A history of the most successful, significant and long-running natural history series in the world……続きを見る

In this, the 4th volume of the "Visit the Zoo" series, we once again experience the marvelous and fascinating world of the modern zoo. With close-up and personal photography and compact de……続きを見る

In this, the 2nd volume of the "Visit the Zoo" series, we once again experience the marvelous and fascinating world of the modern zoo. With close-up and personal photography and compact description ……続きを見る

**Winner of the 2023 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award Winner of the 2023 National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History Literature Shortlisted for the 2023 Phi Beta Kappa Society Ralph Waldo Em……続きを見る

An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others notーfrom cats to rats, elephants to pigeonsーand what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actio……続きを見る

***Travel Tales: Wild Animals***is a collection of wildlife viewing stories including some very scary tales of often coming close to serious trouble with wild animals in your travels but managing to……続きを見る

This western by Zane Grey is the story of Thad Eburne, the chief forest ranger of the Grand Canyon region, mostly attending to the large deer herd in the Buckskin range. But because of the unrestric……続きを見る

The discovery of America opened up to the civilized world many new objects of interest in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms. Not the least in interest was the discovery of an extensive gro……続きを見る

*The classic trilogy set in sun-soaked Corfu that inspired ITV's acclaimed TV series The Durrells* Three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - My Family and Other Animals, Birds, Beasts……続きを見る

The Call of the Wild is a novel by American writer Jack London. The plot concerns a previously domesticated and even somewhat pampered dog named Buck, whose primordial instincts return after a serie……続きを見る

These fascinating specialized birds with their rounds heads and “dished-shaped” faces, have forward-facing eyes, short hooked bills, and are mainly nocturnal. Some owls, however, are active at dawn ……続きを見る

Possums may steal your garbage…but with this book, they’ll also steal your heart! Possums are more than the ugly-cute icons of the internet. These so-called trash animals and pointy kitties are not ……続きを見る

From the author of How Emotions Are Made, a myth-busting primer on the brain in the tradition of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. Have you ever wondered why you……続きを見る

In Rewilding North America, Dave Foreman takes on arguably the biggest ecological threat of our time: the global extinction crisis. He not only explains the problem in clear and powerful terms, but ……続きを見る

In the early months of 2020, the world’s attention was riveted on Australia, where the nation’s iconic wildlife fought for survival in the face of unprecedented wildfires. Images of koalas drinking ……続きを見る

'Delightful . . . an original look at the literature inspired by Britain's birdlife' the Guardian, Best Nature Books of 2017 '[The] pages light up with feathered magic' Evening Standard When Alex Pr……続きを見る