The Earth: natural history: general interest

Minorities in Shark Sciences showcases the work done by Black, Indigenous and People of Color around the world in the fields of shark science and conservation.

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.

A symposium of the Royal Society of Canada was held in June 1962 to outline what is being done  in Canadian oceanography to map salinity, temperature, and plankton in the waters around Canada and in the North Atlantic across to Europe.

Originally published in 1913, The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Facts examines the theory of Descent; the book is a time capsule of information, providing a record of the explorations into Darwinian theory during the first half of the 20th century.

This book sets out some of the latest scientific findings around the evolutionary development of religion and faith and then explores their theological implications.

From the recipient of the 1997 Whiting Award.

Originally published in 1915, The Natural Theology of Evolution looks at the concept of natural theology, examining the argument for the existence of God based on reason and ordinary experiences of nature.

What if we could help to save our planet through small habit changes in our homes?

Shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Book Prize'Joyful and mindful, a powerful argument for being still and listening' Sunday TimesA book about birds, birdsong and the countryside they inhabit, from the critically acclaimed author of Raptor.

Networks of Invasion bridges a conceptual gap between ecological network studies and invasion biology studies.

This book is an attempt to survey the natural history of the whole of Wales.

Winter is no time to limit nature activity!

An extraordinary story of bravery and insanity on the high seas.

Highlighting the significance of the widespread distribution of the migratory habit throughout the insect world.

An expanded and updated edition of the out-of-print 2003 supplementum of Zoology in the Middle East, this concise guide to Darkling Beetles of the Sinai Peninsula has been sought after by researchers in taxonomy, faunistics and biogeography.

This comprehensive new field guide is an excellent addition to the world-renowned series - the ultimate reference book for travelling birdwatchers.

'A joy of a book - enriching, illuminating, eclectic and far from a conventional science read' Richard Webb, New Scientist Books of the Year'Carlo Rovelli's imaginative rigour, his lively humour and his beautiful writing are inspiring' Erica WagnerOne of the most inspiring thinkers of our age, the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics transforms the way we think about the world with his reflections on science, history and humanityIn this collection of writings, the logbook of an intelligence always on the move, Carlo Rovelli follows his curiosity and invites us on a voyage through science, history, philosophy and politics.

In the 1700s, Jean-Jacques Rousseau celebrated the Alps as the quintessence of the triumph of nature over the "e;horrors"e; of civilization.

A tie-in to the TV series, offering practical advice to beginners wanting to learn more about wildlifeBill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife is a practical beginner's guide to enjoying the wildlife of Britain.

Go pishing for birds; become a bat detective; take a city safari; find snakes and lizards; identify spiders and their webs; look for owl pellets.

121 jours en autonomie totale, 106 jours sans soleil dont 60 dans l'obscurité la plus complète, des indices de refroidissement éolien à -80 °C, l'isolement, la peur de l'ours, les tempêtes… 

Pendant un raid à ski et en traîneau de 600 km sur la banquise arctique, durant le jour permanent, Stéphane Lévin imagine un hivernage en solitaire dans la nuit interminable du haut Arctique canadien.

This book contains a preface, a memoir and an obituary notice, which together provide a good account of Thomas Baines' life.

This heavily illustrated book is written by top archaeologists who study Florida's sunken heritage in unique underwater sites.

This book contains a preface, a memoir and an obituary notice, which together provide a good account of Thomas Baines' life.

Originally published in 1928, Studies in Hereditary Ability studies the genealogy of great families of Britain and America and examines how their ancestors influenced their genetics and who they subsequently ended up becoming.

Evolution: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the history, development and science of the theory of evolution.

Research from a humanist perspective has much to offer in interrogating the social and cultural ramifications of invasion ecologies.

Within the disciplines of social, economic, and evolutionary science, a proud ignorance can often be found of the other areas' approaches.

Climate change is a major challenge for us all, but for African countries it represents a particular threat.

Successfully hike Mount Whitney with the highly informative guide that helps you prepare and provides the details you need to know.

Places the history of geology into the larger context of the history of science in general.

The career of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) affords an extraordinary glimpse into the intellectual ferment of late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century Britain.

Key features:The first reference book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the biogreography of the Andean regionIncludes lists of the synonyms for each area and examples of the plant and animal taxa characterizing them.

Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book gives a comprehensive account of the natural history of Britain and Ireland's inland waters, many of which are popular holiday destinations.

As Steven Meyers writes, an odyssey need not involve a long journey, simply a profound one.

Lightweight and small enough to fit in your pocket or tucked into your backpack, Survive Snow Country is the must-have item to keep with you in case you find yourself in a snowy survival situation.

Deadly Peaks is a collection of the most notable mountaineering disasters and near-disasters in history.

A comprehensive natural history of one of Britain's favourite animalsThe badger has for many years occupied a unique place in the British consciousness.

With weather conditions continually evolving, skippers need to factor forecast data into every passage plan and be prepared to modify it if the situation changes.

The application of evolutionary biology addresses a wide range of practical problems in medicine, agriculture, the environment, and society.

Coastal regions around the world have become increasingly crowded, intensively developed, and severely exploited.

Winter owns most of the year at the South Pole, starting in mid-February and ending in early November.

A bold, visionary, and mind-bending exploration of how the geometry of chaos can explain our uncertain world-from weather and pandemics to quantum physics and free will Covering a breathtaking range of topics from climate change to the foundations of quantum physics, from economic modelling to conflict prediction, from free will to consciousness and spirituality The Primacy of Doubt takes us on a unique journey through the science of uncertainty.

Extinctions have always occurred and always will, so what is so surprising about the megafauna extinctions?

Because of the long-standing Canada-U.

'Literary and learned.

An evocative social history of Europe's peatlands, moors, bogs and heaths.

Plants exhibit forms of asymmetry analogous to "e;handedness"e; in bilaterally symmetrical animals.