The Earth: natural history: general interest

In a most original book, science writer Henry Nicholls uses the rich and curious story of the panda from its 'discovery' 150 years ago in the highlands of China to its present international status as endearing icon of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF - fifty years old in 2011) and shy darling of the world's zoos to do several things - to chart the emergence of modern China onto the global stage; to examine our changing attitude to the natural world; and to offer a compelling history of the conservation movement.

A guide to places to visit, history and wildlife along the Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire shores of the Mersey EstuaryStretching for around thirty miles to the coast, the Mersey Estuary is perhaps best known for Liverpool s spectacular waterfront and the Mersey Ferry.

A journey through time and around the world to uncover water's true nature, and how it can help us adapt to climate change.

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Find solace in intimate connections with the natural world, even if that world is your backyard or an apartment balcony.

Sacred Landscapes: Caves and Mountains is the first in a new series under the Pagan Portals banner, which explores the rituals associated with sacred landscapes, and how to recognise the types of magical energy which may be encountered in these environmen

In 1995 the National Trust for Scotland acquired Mar Lodge Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms.

Shortlisted for the The Great Outdoors Award for Outdoor Book of the Year and the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain LiteratureThere are strange relics hidden across Scotland's landscape: forgotten places that are touchstones to incredible stories and past lives which still resonate today.

A Times BestsellerShortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing 2020'Remarkable, and so profoundly enjoyable to read .

'Clear, succinct and engaging answers to every question you could ask about the weather.

A charming celebration of all things snow.

A beautiful, lyrical non-fiction picture book about the water cycle.

A beautiful, lyrical non-fiction picture book about the water cycle.

K2 is almost 800ft shorter than Everest, yet it's a far harder climb.

Swallow and starling, puffin and peregrine, blue tit and blackcap.

'He writes so engagingly that it's hard to imagine that actual foraging can be more attractive than reading his accounts of it.

People living in Ireland do not expect to encounter a tornado.

Dublin's Natural History Museum is a uniquely preserved sliver of the past, an intact example of a nineteenth-century natural science collection.

As one of the most fascinating and volatile forces on earth, volcanoes have long been the subject of worship, fear, and study.

Discover the real story behind one of Britain's greatest triumphsDiscover one of Britain's greatest triumphs, drawing on never-before-seen diaries and exclusive interviews 'An exciting, moving account a fascinating piece of documentary writing, as readable and poignant as Into Thin Air or Touching the Void.

A highly entertaining and accessible introduction to our planet from the bestselling author of In Search of Schrdinger's Cat, The Scientists, and In Search of the MultiverseIn this lively expedition into the origins, evolution, and workings of our planet, John Gribbin does what he does best: gathers 4.

**The Financial Times' Travel Book of the Year 2018** How many snowflakes does it take to build a snowman?

Africa is home to more than the Cradle of Humankind.

Africa is home to more than the Cradle of Humankind.

Geologically speaking, southern Africa is without equal, a treasure house of valuable minerals with a geological history dating back some 3 600 million years.

The Sacred Balance has a beautiful spirit.

Reconnect.

Sow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation of Earth stewards The world needs young people to grow into strong, scientifically literate environmental stewards.

A fascinating journey through life, the universe and everythingHow did time begin?

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGA thrilling exploration of nature's symbiotic relationships by the award-winning author of Forget Me Not.

"e;[Sledge] rightfully celebrates and affirms the southern sea's enriching past and gives readers reason to want for its wholesome and meaningful future.

Everglades National Park's mangrove ecosystem, extending over 230,000 acres of south Florida, is the most expansive in the western hemisphere and the largest continuous system of mangroves in the world.

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle beckon curious beachcombers with miles of wave-swept Gulf coastline.

The coral reefs are very important environmental structures but they need your love and care.

Is there life in the desert?

The rainforest is a big, magical place to explore.

What's the weather like today?

Earth is the only home in the galaxy, so it is important that your child learns to care for it.

Geography is made much more fun and exciting with the help of this amazingly vivid science workbook.

Are sea monsters real?

What beautiful creatures can you find in the oceans?

Amphibians of Ecuador, Volume IV is the final installment in a four-volume series that provides comprehensive, well-illustrated, and authoritative insights into the amphibian species of Ecuador, making it an invaluable resource for biologists, conservationists, and others.

Why won't snow fall on summer?