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This book is about sea-ice characteristics and coverage in Alaska's arctic and sub-arctic seas and how it affects people and industry. Alaska's arctic seas are essential for the economic well being ……続きを見る

The return of the Mexican gray wolf to Arizona's Blue Range in 1998 marked more than a victory for an endangered species. Long hated by ranchers, the gray wolf had been hunted to the brink of extinc……続きを見る

Among all natural resource and environmental problems between the United States and Mexico, water has been the most troublesome, with ongoing historic contests over water supply becoming superseded ……続きを見る

In Beyond Mammoth Cave: A Tale of Obsession in the World’s Longest Cave, James D. Borden and Roger W. Brucker provide gripping first-person accounts of the discoveries, including Roppel Cave, that m……続きを見る

The line is drawn in cities of the American West: on one side, chambers of commerce, developers, and civic boosters advocating economic growth; on the other, environmentalists and concerned citizens……続きを見る

The landscapes of the American Southwestーthe Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, the Sedona red rocksーhave long filled humans with wonder about nature. This is the home of Lowell Observatory, where ast……続きを見る

From deciding the best day for a picnic, to the devastating effects of hurricanes and typhoons, the weather impacts our lives on a daily basis. Although new techniques allow us to forecast the weath……続きを見る

Beekeeping is both a hobby and a practical business plan that many individuals have taken up in recent years as a viable way to culture a valuable natural resource and have fun in the process. In an……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? You aren’t the only one. Shows like Man vs. Wild and Survivor are popular for a reason ー we all love adventure. Whethe……続きを見る

Bill Roberts is an 82-year-old cowboy from Florida. This book is a collection of stories about what cow hunting in Florida was like when he started his career at 13 years of age. Roberts worked with……続きを見る

Glen Boulier spotted Bigfoot two times on the roads outside his hometown of Penticton, BC. These sightings were the start of his quest to discover the true nature of the elusive creature. He spent y……続きを見る

The environmental history of the Colorado River delta during the past century is one of the most importantーand most neglectedーstories of the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands. Thanks to entrepreneurs such a……続きを見る

Et si le futur proche n'était pas un long fleuve tranquille ? Et si les admirables initiatives de Demain n'étaient pas suffisantes ? Né en 1963, Charles Chabrolles est élu Président de la République……続きを見る

A killer. A manhunt. The triumph of justice and of the wolf. The greatest event in Yellowstone history. Greater Yellowstone was the last great truly intact ecosystem in the temperate zones of the ea……続きを見る

Vascular Plants of Alberta is a user-friendly, portable key to the ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms, and monocots of Alberta. This key to the species of Alberta will delight all those interested in b……続きを見る

Why do we find so many references to nature and the environment in the many Caribbean literary texts that try to come to terms with the contemporary age of globalization? Even when these novels and ……続きを見る

Take a good look at the American West and you'll see that the frontier is undergoing constant changesーnot only changes made to the land but also changes in attitudes about the land held by the peop……続きを見る

Ranching is as much a part of the West as its wide-open spaces. The mystique of rugged individualism has sustained this activity well past the frontier era and has influenced how we viewーand value……続きを見る

Simplified Guide To Foraging Edible Plants For Survival in the Wild If you get stranded, are you ready? It can happen to anyone. Your car can break down, a natural disaster can hit, and you're stuck……続きを見る

These glorious hills, rightly described as an area of outstanding natural beauty, contain a treasure trove of spectacular views, along with flowers and wildlife just asking to be photographed. In th……続きを見る

This Series is a Space book series about exploring the planets one at a time. In the first in the series, this one focuses on Mercury and the wonders of this mysterious planet and how the secrets of……続きを見る

Pest animals are but one of many factors that influence the desired outcome from managing natural resource based systems, whether for production or conservation purposes. Others include diseases, we……続きを見る

« Le monde que nous laisserons à nos enfants dépendra des enfants que nous laisserons à notre monde. » Federico Mayor, ancien directeur général de l’Unesco La réflexion sur l’action de l’humanité su……続きを見る

The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creatu……続きを見る

“The world that we leave to our children will depend on the children we leave to our world.” - FEDERICO MAYOR, former President of Unesco Study of the effect of Man’s activities on the environment i……続きを見る

Are you sick of pesky, irritating bugs bothering you and your family as you try to spend the summer outdoors? At the same time, are you also fed up with store bought insect sprays or bug repellents ……続きを見る

The Trouble with Human Nature brings together biological and cross-cultural evidence to critically examine common preconceptions and challenge popular assumptions about human nature. It sets out to ……続きを見る

La science est-elle digne de confiance ? Cette question, d'une constante actualité, fut pour la première fois posée en France au 19e siècle à propos du Muséum d'histoire naturelle. A une époque où l……続きを見る

Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2018 John Lister-Kaye has spent a lifetime exploring, protecting and celebrating the British landscape and its wildlife. Lister-Kaye's joyous childhood holidays ……続きを見る

The rainbow has taken on different cultural overtones in the past few years, but it is vitally important that children remember the true history of the rainbow as a symbol of God’s promise to Noah a……続きを見る