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This book explores the role of the ideology of nature in producing urban and exurban sprawl. It examines the ironies of residential development on the metropolitan fringe, where the search for “natu……続きを見る

An engrossing, adventure-filled account of the rush to discover and save Vietnam's most extraordinary animals Deep in the jungle where the borders of Vietnam meet those of Laos and Cambodia is a reg……続きを見る

Patterns are everywhere in nature - in the ranks of clouds in the sky, the stripes of an angelfish, the arrangement of petals in flowers. Where does this order and regularity come from? It creates i……続きを見る

This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Recycling: How You Can Make An Impact Chapter 2: Recycling Old Computers To Save The Environment Chapter 3: Beginning Recycling At Home Chapt……続きを見る

Moving dunes, hard rocks, a gentle breeze, jetty horns, diving birds, rubber men, the Jitney, evergreen buds, pounding surf, a calm heart.Montauk is all of these things.Through words and over 75 bre……続きを見る

Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful aquatic agility, which were established in the popular imagination through books and films such as Tarka……続きを見る

This is a celebration of the countryside, and fishing and shooting, in particular. The author relates experiences of shooting pheasants in Yorkshire and seeking salmon in Scotland, alongside essays ……続きを見る

Winner, Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, Native Plant Society of Texas, 2002 Many visitors to Texas beaches see only the sands between the surf and the first low dunes. Because few plants grow there, ……続きを見る

THE OLDEST ENGLISH BOOK ON HUNTING WITH A FOREWORD BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONTENTS chap. page Illustrations ix Introduction xi Foreword to the First Edition xix I. The Prologue 1 II. Of the Hare and ……続きを見る

Colorful characters once populated the Upper Mississippi River Valley swamps and floodplain forests. These are the river rats, hill folk, and swamp dogs whose stories Kenny Salwey tells so well. Now……続きを見る

The Italian Greyhound - 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

The Skye 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 it i……続きを見る

Although the term "poaching" has now come to refer to hunters and anglers who deliberately flout game regulations, famed outdoorsman John Watson uses these phrases in a broader, less pejorative sens……続きを見る

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492ーfrom “a remarkably en……続きを見る

One summer evening in 1918, a leopard wandered into the gardens of an Indian palace. Roused by the alarms of servants, the prince’s eldest son and his entourage rode elephant-back to find and shoot ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1917. An evocative and stirring tale of two American fighting dogs. White Monarch is a pure bred white Bulldog and a show champion. The Gas-House Pup or "McDonald's Grip" was……続きを見る

First published in 1943, “Animal Breeding Plans” contains a detailed guide on animal breeding designed for students with experience of genetics, embryology, breeds, and stock judging. It aims to fur……続きを見る

A child running through the backyard can see the grass, the plants, the flowers, the trees and the patio furniture. But, if that child takes a moment to pause and observe, a whole other world can be……続きを見る

What's so special about grass? Why do cows have four stomachs? When will lions give their last roar? How do animals plan menus - and co-ordinate hunts? Why do bees dance? How many elephants are too ……続きを見る

An informative book about the state of Arizona located in the south-west of United States. Munk visited the state for the first time in 1884 and was captivated by its charms. Arizona worked its magi……続きを見る

Let Michael Bright take you on an incredible journey to the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. Spanning every continent and ocean on the planet, 1001 Natural Wonders is a compendium of o……続きを見る

Exploring Alaska’s Kenai Fjords is an ideal planning guide for small boat mariners, ocean kayakers, and weekend beachcombers. This 2013 update includes 40 maps, annotated with easy-to-follow symbols……続きを見る

When the hail starts to fall, Atina Diffley doesn’t compare it to golf balls. She’s a farmer. It’s “as big as a B-size potato.” As her bombarded land turns white, she and her husband Martin huddle u……続きを見る

Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard. Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos.……続きを見る

My feet are practising their steps, gauging the slipperiness of wet lichen on rock and sounding each landing. As my stride shifts to a swing I realize I have a sharper sense of my place in the woods……続きを見る

“The lessons of Sylvia's farm are not just applicable for those who dream of living the rural life. They're universally instructive, and joyfully addictive.” ーJoshua Kilmer-Purcell, The Fabulous Be……続きを見る

The Chow Chow - 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 it in a……続きを見る

An illustrated international cultural history of the animals, covering their uses by man, presence in languages and idioms, myths and fables, war, history, books, entertainment and their welfare. It……続きを見る

Chi si occupa di conservazione della natura tende ad impedire l'alterazione degli ambienti e degli equilibri naturali ed in ultima analisi dell'intera biosfera contro lo sfruttamento umano irraziona……続きを見る

A practical guide for kids aged 7-11, by popular Really Wild Show presenter Nick Baker, full of exciting things to see and do pretty much everywhere. The habitat explorers are a series of four books……続きを見る