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Ian Newton, author of Farming and Birds and Bird Migration returns to the New Naturalist series with a long awaited look at the uplands and its birds. The uplands of Britain are unique landscapes cr……続きを見る

Both realism and justice demand that efforts to conserve biological diversity address human needs as well. The most promising hope of accomplishing such a goal lies in locally based conservation eff……続きを見る

Five thought-provoking essays by Stephanie Mills are followed by reviews and excerpts of the ten most important pieces of related literature written by experts in the various fields. Reviewers inclu……続きを見る

Petrichor: Life, Respite, and the Pursuit of Her takes a poetic journey through the mind of an ordinary human learning what it means to be alive. Rather than seeking to impart knowledge, the author ……続きを見る

The American South is famous for its astonishingly rich biodiversity. In this book, Georgann Eubanks takes a wondrous trek from Alabama to North Carolina to search out native plants that are endange……続きを見る

"Myter 1914-24" er tredje og sidste bind i serien, der samler Johannes V. Jensens tidligere udgivne myter. Johannes V. Jensen var en særdeles produktiv forfatter og gennem hele sit liv skrev han små……続きを見る

Johannes V. Jensen havde en stor interesse for historie og dyreliv i forhistorisk tid. "Mammutbogen" rummer korte, poetiske beskrivelser af naturens og dyrenes udvikling gennem tiderne som efterfølg……続きを見る

RING OF DOWNS The North Downs' Eastern Ring as a Mandala A ring of Downs echoed through the valleys and on the scarps above, singing of nature's life: the voices of our minds and hearts in harmony w……続きを見る

RSPB Spotlight: Owls is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Owls are charismatic and exceptionally well-l……続きを見る

The last thing on Lizzie’s mind is catching the bouquet When her best friend’s wedding venue catches fire, Lizzie Martin is on the case to find somewhere new. By some miracle, a space opens up at Ha……続きを見る

Ein Streifzug durch acht Landschaften: Wald und Wiese, Moor und Heide, Felder und Flüsse, Berge und Küsten – literarisch, naturkundlich, historisch –, die uns prägen, so wie wir sie seit Jahrtausend……続きを見る

This vibrant, informative guide shows the unexpected and amazing nature in Houston and the surrounding area just waiting to be explored. Houston is more than just a bustling metroplex, it's full of ……続きを見る

Mites, moustiques, puces, poux, mouches… comment de si petites bêtes peuvent-elles nous rendre la vie si compliquée ? Apprenons déjà à mieux les connaître. Huiles essentielles, épices, agrumes, plan……続きを見る

Wabi Sabi kommt ursprünglich aus Japan und wird in diesem Buch zum ersten Mal auf den Garten übertragen. Das Ergebnis ist der perfekte unperfekte Garten, in dem man endlich findet, was man lange ges……続きを見る

Sinulle, joka rakastat koiria ja onnellisia loppuja. Kaksikymmentäviisi koskettavaa tositarinaa Suomesta kodin löytäneistä rescuekoirista sekä kaikki tarpeellinen niiden adoptoinnista ja erityistarp……続きを見る

Mitä puut ja metsät haluavat meille kertoa? Pepe Forsberg ja Anneli Jussila kulkevat erilaisissa ikimetsissä ympäri Suomea ja pohtivat ihmisen ja metsän suhdetta. Mitä metsät merkitsevät nykyihmisel……続きを見る

Thomas Jefferson’s book Notes on the State of Virginia reimagined from the viewpoint of a contemporary woman, an artist, and an environmentalist April is Jefferson's birthday Audience: Virginia natu……続きを見る

The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of m……続きを見る

A natural and cultural history of this important and useful plant. We may think of bamboo only as a snack for cuddly panda bears, but we use the plant as food, clothing, paper, fabric, and shelter. ……続きを見る

Finding mindful communication moments in the whirlwind of parenting can feel like an elusive dream. Do You Know How to Talk with Your Young Child? is your guide to surviving and thriving in these pr……続きを見る

Critical Plant Studies in Taiwan presents a historical overview of vegetal ecocriticism in Taiwan. Divided into 12 chapters, it examines the human-plant entanglements on the island. Covering a wide ……続きを見る

The Rocky Mountains have inspired travelers for centuries. The vast majority of those who visit this vast area might write to their friends, “Having a great time! Wish you were here!” Meanwhile, a f……続きを見る

"In 1611, Kepler wrote an essay wondering why snowflakes always had perfect, sixfold symmetry. It's a simple enough question, but one that no one had ever asked before and one that couldn't actually……続きを見る

This illustrated survey of finch behaviour is a thorough, non-technical account of the habits of these birds throughout the world. Greenfinches nest in plantations, large shrubby gardens and churchy……続きを見る

In the latest addition to the New Naturalist series, Ian Newton explores bird populations and what causes their fluctuation – food supplies, competitors, predators, parasites, pathogens and human ac……続きを見る

A celebration of the wildlife and landscapes of Britain's most vital wildlife habitats – those that make up our coastline. Sheer limestone crags resound with the voices of thousands of bickering sea……続きを見る

The delightful story of one woman's quest to see all of Britain's dragonflies and damselflies. This book is an account of two years spent getting to know Britain's most dazzling and enigmatic insect……続きを見る

Namaqualand is justifiably famous for the floral wonderland it becomes in spring, when seas of bright flowers carpet the land. Astonishingly, the carpet comprises some 3,800 species, of which 28% ar……続きを見る

An engaging look at the history of the piñon pine and its ecosystem. Combining natural history and observations of the cultural importance of the tree to both native Indians and European settlers, L……続きを見る

Das Christentum begann als eine bilderlose Religion und folgte zunächst dem Bilderverbot, das es mit dem Judentum und dem Islam teilt. Wie und warum sich ab dem 3. Jahrhundert dennoch eine christlic……続きを見る