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Forest loss and degradation have caused a decline in the quality of ecosystem services around the world. But fixing the problem takes more than just planting trees; practitioners increasingly realiz……続きを見る

Henry David Thoreaus countercultural voice was not popular in his lifetime, and his ideas remain provocative today. Walden anticipated todays interest in simplicity and sustainability, and what he w……続きを見る

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of getting a dog or nervous about caring for the one you’ve already brought home, now you can relax. Understanding Your Dog for Dummies helps you recogn……続きを見る

Reveals the power of experiencing Gods presence in many variations of the natural worldfrom a backpacking trip in a truly remote wilderness to an afternoon spent in a nearby park to a single moment ……続きを見る

The world's first national park, Yellowstone is a symbol of nature's enduring majesty and the paradigm of protected areas across the globe. But Yellowstone is constantly changing. How we understand ……続きを見る

Spring was late in 1913 and Edward Thomas decided to go and search for winter’s grave and the tell-tale signs of season’s turn. On Good Friday, March 21st, Thomas set out to cycle westwards from Lon……続きを見る

When Sunshine the cat departs in 2006, the balcony she once occupied is very empty. Now that birds can be fed, the author does so, also attracting an array of hungry squirrels. Follow the adventures……続きを見る

Collins Shorts – insight in an instant. Join David Attenborough on his journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intrigu……続きを見る

Observations of nature in New England, first published in 1857. According to Wikipedia: "Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 May 6, 1862) was an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, natu……続きを見る

The experience which has led to the writing of this book began in 1929 when, examining a species related to Utricularia gibba, I made an observation of some importance in understanding the mechanism……続きを見る

This vintage book contains a complete guide to mule and hybrid birds, with information on habits, diet, housing, breeding, ailments, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of helpf……続きを見る

The Griffon Bruxellois - 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 reprint……続きを見る

Conserving and enhancing native biodiversity on farms brings many benefits as well as providing many challenges. Nature and Farming explains why it is important to sustain native plants and animals ……続きを見る

Camuto delivers insights on Mount Desert Island, a place of stunning beauty and natural wonders. Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park have been described as the climax of the coast of Maine.……続きを見る

Life is all about change and transformation--something butterflies know a thing or two about! Inspired by the world of butterflies, Eat, Sleep, Fly speaks to nature lovers as well as anyone experien……続きを見る

Both volumes.. First published in 1897. This edition includes the illustrations that appeared in the original (all of which are black and white). According to Wikipedia: "John James Audubon (Jean-Ja……続きを見る

This file includes: A Week on the Concord and the Merrimack Rivers, On the Duty of Civil Disobedience, Walden, Canoeing in the Wilderness, A Plea for Captain John Brown, Walking, Wild Apples, and Ex……続きを見る

The Airedale Terrier - 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 ……続きを見る

John Muir, famed naturalist, based his book "Travels in Alaska" on several journeys he made there between 1879 and 1890. Muir's writing makes the awesome beauty of the Alaskan wilderness come alive ……続きを見る

«Манера одеваться, внешний вид данного мужчины вызывает у окружающих подозрения, что он только вчера приехал из провинции. Причём производить впечатление человека «от сохи» он может даже в том случа……続きを見る

A collection of true stories is presented in this book. Follen has gathered interesting and amazing anecdotes about cats and dogs. The work beautifully engrosses the reader and keeps him bound to th……続きを見る

Der Wald ist noch nicht übern Berg Gegenstand romantischer Kunst und Dichtung, Rückzugs- und Erholungsort, aber vor allem Symbol unberührter Natur: Das ist für uns der Wald. Doch was wir für unberüh……続きを見る

Meticulous research, chilling facts.... an important and much needed book. -- Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute If it is understanding you seek, turn these pages. -- Virgini……続きを見る

"A fascinating avian odyssey, recounted with ferocity and grace." -- The Los Angeles Times Part naturalist detective story and part environmental inquiry, Rare Bird: Pursuing the Mystery of the Marb……続きを見る

In Boom and Bust, the authors draw on the natural history of Australia's charismatic birds to explore the relations between fauna, people and environment in a continent where variability is 'normal'……続きを見る

Leslie Brown's account of our 15 resident, 7 vagrant and 2 migrant species of eagles, falcons, hawks and vultures in Britain presents a great mass of scientific information about our birds of prey i……続きを見る

"There is no scientist today whose books I look forward to reading with greater anticipation of enjoyment and enlightenment than Stephen Jay Gould."ーMartin Gardner Among scientists who write, no on……続きを見る

From the beginning of time man has survived on his own knowledge and skills passed down from one generation to the next. Whether it is constructing a shelter, gathering food, or preparing for war, m……続きを見る

The San Francisco experience is not an encounter you can enjoy in an hour or a day or at a particular time or location. It is a composite of innumerable experiences over long periods of time in the ……続きを見る

A moray eel diagnosed with anorexia…A herd of bison whose only hope is a crusading female doctor from Paris…A vet desperately trying to save an orphaned whale by unraveling the mystery of her mother……続きを見る