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A poetic and nuanced exploration of the human experience of flight that reminds us of the full imaginative weight of our most ordinary journeysーand reawakens our capacity to be amazed. The twenty-f……続きを見る

Maurice Maeterlinck's 'The Life of the Bee' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the fascinating world of bees, providing readers with a detailed exploration of their complex social structures ……続きを見る

Why is work better than sex? Do Bond villains lack ambition? Are you an alien terrorist? Is the world getting better or worse? What is the best undead creature to actually be? How can you reliably p……続きを見る

The Comstocks of Cornell is the autobiography written by naturalist educator Anna Botsford Comstock about her life and her husband's, entomologist John Henry Comstockーboth prominent figures in the ……続きを見る

Agricultural engineersーalso known as biological and agricultural engineersーwork on a variety of activities. These activities range from aquaculture (raising food, such as fish, that thrive in wate……続きを見る

9 Werke von Friedrich Georg Wieck Deutscher Industrieller und Schriftsteller (1800–1860) Dieser Band enthält eine Sammlung von 9 Werken von Friedrich Georg Wieck. Ein dynamisches Inhaltsverzei……続きを見る

L’Atlantide de Platon expliquée scientifiquement Jérôme Nicklès, chimiste (1820-1869) Ce livre numérique présente «L’Atlantide de Platon expliqu&eacut……続きを見る

A Plan for Securing Observations of the Variable Stars Edward Charles Pickering, american astronomer and physicist (1846-1919) This ebook presents «A Plan for Securing Observations of the Var……続きを見る

The Future of Astronomy Edward Charles Pickering, american astronomer and physicist (1846-1919) This ebook presents «The Future of Astronomy», from Edward Charles Pickering. A dynamic table of conte……続きを見る

The definitive account of one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, which killed nineteen elite firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and also inspired the major motion picture Only th……続きを見る

John Locke was an English philosopher and physician, one of the most prominent Enlightenment thinkers, known as the “Father of Liberalism”. “A Letter Concerning Toleration”, published in 1689, is th……続きを見る

A holistic approach to analyzing distinct grassland habitats that integrates ecological, historical, and archaeological data Today the southeastern United States is a largely rural, forested, and ag……続きを見る

From its earliest origins to the present day, this award-winning, beautifully written book describes the endlessly changing character of Britain's countryside. 'A classic' Richard Mabey Exploring th……続きを見る

The definitive reference on the biology, evolution, ecology, and diversity of all known species of the world's mosquitoes. Critical for entomologists, public health professionals, and epidemiologist……続きを見る

Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have thought that the humble mussel could inspire so many useful things, from plywood production to ……続きを見る

Paleontology is one of the most visible yet most misunderstood fields of science. Children dream of becoming paleontologists when they grow up. Museum visitors flock to exhibits on dinosaurs and oth……続きを見る

Winner of the Whitley Award for Best Natural History Book 2022 A compelling, funny, first-hand account of Australia's wonderfully unique mammals and how our perceptions impact their future. Think of……続きを見る

'A bold, ambitious and truly wonderful history of the world' Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees 'A fascinating story and a crucial revision of the momentous importance of tropical f……続きを見る

**It takes a whole universe to make one small black bird The bestselling author of Crow Country and writer of The Guardian's Country Diary tells the story of all life on Earth through a single day s……続きを見る

This beautifully illustrated overview of the wildlife of the British Isles showcases the diversity of our plant and animal life. Wild Isles is a celebration of the wildlife found on a relatively mod……続きを見る

A richly illustrated nature tour of Galápagosーnow expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographs Galápagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural ……続きを見る

Take a deep breath Steve Backshall was nine years old the first time he saw a shark, while on holiday with his family in Malaysia. It was the beginning of a life-long fascination with these 'lords o……続きを見る

‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part……続きを見る

Maths 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisfying your mathematical curiosity and helping you to understand the biggest concepts in maths in concise, 100-word su……続きを見る

A philosophical approach to the enigma of nature and the universe approached through observation, meditation, and logical analysis of material phenomena. Written in accessible language for the gener……続きを見る

Investigating the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species. Across the world, invasive species pose a danger to ecosystems. The UN Convention……続きを見る

Deep time is the timescale of the geological events that have shaped our planet. Whilst so immense as to challenge human understanding, its evidence is nonetheless visible all around us. Through exp……続きを見る

Immaginate di trovarvi su una prateria del Cretaceo: vegetazione florida, clima perfetto, un’età dell’oro che sembra non poter finire mai. Davanti a voi c’è una creatura enorme e cornuta dallo sguar……続きを見る

A richly illustrated guide to the world’s frogs that includes species from every family With more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those th……続きを見る

A richly illustrated guide to the marvelously diverse plankton of the world and their fundamental role in planetary food webs Plankton are the unsung heroes of planet Earth. Passive drifters through……続きを見る