"A dazzling book, full of knowledge and rare wisdom, too" ーThomas Pakenham, author of Remarkable Trees of the World
Professional arborist and award-winning nature writer William Bryant Logan deftly……続きを見る
This book traces the economic and biological pattern of forest development from initial settlement and harvest activity at the natural forest frontier to modern industrial forest plantations. It bui……続きを見る
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THE CURASSOW.
An interesting race of birds, known as the Curassows, has its range throughout that part of South America, east of the Andes Mountain range and north of Paraguay.……続きを見る
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ABOUT PARROTS.
Naturalists place the parrot group at the head of bird creation. This is done, not, of course, because parrots can talk, but because they display, on the whole……続きを見る
**Winner of the 2021 John Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Natural History Writing
"This deeply nourishing book invites us to reclaim reciprocity with the living world." ーRobin Wall Kimmerer, auth……続きを見る
Earth Journal was written by the author in the summer of 1972 at age 21. Only a few ending pages, a few updates and corrections; the biography of Sir Thomas More; including the images, were added in……続きを見る
A naturist and historian for the National Parks Service offers a lively history of the giant sequoias of California and the love of nature they inspired.
Former park ranger William C. Tweed takes re……続きを見る
"Great Men, Great Thoughts, and The Environment" by William James. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary ……続きを見る
These handy, accurate, and easily used keys to fruit and twig identification are the only guides of their sort with photographs ー over 350 of them, of nearly every twig and fruit described ー makin……続きを見る
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THE HAWKS.
Among the birds that are most useful to man may be classed the Hawks. They, with the vultures, the eagles and the owls, belong to the bird order Raptores, or birds o……続きを見る
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THE WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL. (Loxia leucoptera.)
The Crossbills, together with the finches, the sparrows, the grosbeaks, the redpolls, the goldfinches, the towhees, the c……続きを見る
How psychopharmacology has usurped the role of psychotherapy in our society, to the great detriment of the patients involved.
William Glasser describes in Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to You……続きを見る
The epic first instalment of the multi-million bestseller The Duncton Chronicles.
The moles of Duncton Wood live in the shadow of Mandrake, a cruel tyrant corrupted by absolute power. A solitary you……続きを見る
The magnificent sequel to the worldwide bestseller Duncton Wood.
When Tryfan, son of Bracken and Rebecca, returns to the sacred Burrows of Uffington, he finds dreadful signs of death and destruction……続きを見る
The triumphant third volume of the unique and magical Duncton Chronicles.
The ruthless war against the Stone has almost been won by disciples of the Word – only wild Siabod and mysterious Beechenhil……続きを見る
In his seminal work 'Field and Woodland Plants', William S. Furneaux delves into the intricate world of botany, focusing on the flora found in natural habitats. Furneaux's meticulous observations an……続きを見る
In 'Science in Short Chapters' by W. Mattieu Williams, readers are presented with a unique collection of concise essays that cover a wide range of scientific topics. Written in a clear and accessibl……続きを見る
All-season field guide for identifying common trees of eastern NA
This popular, field-tested guide for identifying trees in any season, not just when they are in full leaf, features 600 color photos……続きを見る
Old orchards have an irresistible appeal. Their ancient trees and obscure fruit varieties seem to provide a direct link with the lost rural world of our ancestors, a time when the pace of life was s……続きを見る
著者:Michael Williams
出版社: University of Chicago Press
発売日: 2010年05月15日
“Anyone who doubts the power of history to inform the present should read this closely argued and sweeping survey. This is rich, timely, and sobering historical fare written in a measured, non-sensa……続きを見る
著者:James McWilliams
出版社: University of Texas Press
発売日: 2022年02月24日
“This excellent and charming story describes a tree that endured numerous hardships to become not only a staple of Southern cuisine but an American treasure.” ーLibrary Journal
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Unique identification guide is effective, filled with color photos, and easy to use in winter, spring, summer, and fall. Field-tested by forestry experts.
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