The Earth: natural history: general interest

A scientific excursion into folklore, zoology, and cryptozoology, this text highlights a field, often called a pseudoscience, which seriously considers the possible existence of hidden or unknown animals not recognised in conventional zoology.

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

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An accessible and engaging account of the history of climate science and exploration on Earth and other planetary bodies.

In The Carpathians, Patrice M.

This is the ultimate guide to big mammals of the Rocky MountainsElk, Grizzly Bears, Wolves, Bison, Black Bears, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lions, and Whitetail Deer.

The idea of the Arctic Ocean as a mediterranean sea is a shock to those of us-and that includes most of us-who cannot shake ourselves free of the Mercatorean vision.

Over the past 20 years, the role of phenotypic plasticity in Darwinian evolution has become a hotly debated topic among biologists and philosophers of science.

Wo gibt es heute noch Wildnis?

Originally published in 1995, The Selected Works of George McCready Price is the seventh volume in the series, Creationism in Twentieth Century America, reissued in 2021.

By the beloved and wildly popular host of the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train, here is the book every parent needs: a rousing call to connect our kids to the natural world, filled with tips and advice.

The essential guide to identifying every species of bird you may see in this area, for both tourists and wildlife enthusiasts.

Ina book destined to become a classic, biologist and acclaimed nature writer Bernd Heinrich takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the hidden life of a forest.

A decade after publication of the first edition, Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles responds to extensive changes in the field of toxinology to endure as the most comprehensive review of reptile venoms on the market.

A richly illustrated natural history of the world's crabs that examines their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and moreThis lavishly illustrated book offers a remarkable look at the world's crabs.

"e;Night and Moonlight"e; is an 1863 essay by American essayist Henry David Thoreau that explores the moon and its place in literary tradition.

Over the past century, our species has made unprecedented technological innovations with which we have sought to control nature.

For 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.

The North Atlantic coast of North Americacommonly known as the Atlantic Coastextends from Newfoundland and Labrador through the Maritime Provinces and the Northeastern United States south to Cape Hatteras.

The discovery of minerals beneath our feet has transformed our species.

This informative and engaging book tells the true stories of the hurricanes that had the greatest impact on North Carolina and South Carolina, from the eighteenth century to the present day.

This book argues that organisms and their interactions create and maximize biodiversity.

This volume examines cells set aside during development for use later in ontogeny or in adult life.

This volume unfolds the complex relationship between literature and climate by uniquely illuminating historical complexity, diverse viewpoints, and emerging issues.

One of the most amazing and accessible wildlife-watching destinations on earth, the "e;Top End"e; of Australia's Northern Territory is home to incredible birds and animals-from gaudy Red-collared Lorikeets to sinister Estuarine Crocodiles and raucous Black Flying-foxes.

Over the last five centuries, plantation crops have represented the best and worst of industrialized agriculture - "e;best"e; through their agronomic productivity and global commercial success, and "e;worst"e; as examples of exploitative colonialism, conflict and ill-treatment of workers.

';Adelight for anyone whose heart thumps at the sight of dawn, dusk and hazy light' Nell FrizzellAt first, I didn't find fog fog found me.

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World Oceans: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans.

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.

Few parts of our British islands can compare with our sea coasts as plant hunting ground.

This book bridges the gap between the many insights into art provided by research in evolutionary theory, psychology and neuroscience and those enduring normative issues best addressed by philosophy.

«Wenn wir Klimagerechtigkeit wollen, müssen alle Stimmen gehört werden.

Will Dowd takes us on a whimsical journey through one year of New England weather in this engaging collection of essays.

"e;Hours From the Night"e; is a fantastic collection of classic essays by a variety of famous writers all connected through a common theme: night time.

The second book in the series of comprehensive guidebooks to birdwatching destinations in Australia.

In 2007, the author took over the complete care and feeding of the birds, squirrels, and chipmunks.

Extrait : "En allant à Chamounix, dans les premiers jours de juillet, je rencontrai à Sallenche le courageux Jacques Balmat, qui venait à Genève m'annoncer ses nouveaux succès ; il était monté à la cime de la montagne avec deux autres guides.

Animal Babies collects over 120 incredible, heart-warming images of creatures in the wild.

From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide.

AN INDIE BESTSELLER'It reminded me all over again of why I threw up everything for the magic of La Belle France' Carol Drinkwater, author of The Olive Farm'An utterly beguiling immersion in La France Profonde, keenly observed and beautifully told' Felicity Cloake, author of One More Croissant for the RoadFor fans of Peter Mayle, 'Britain's finest living nature writer' takes the plunge and buys an old farmhouse deep in the French countryside - a perfect slice of sunny escapist joy from the perennial Sunday Times bestseller.

Nobody sees and understands woodland better than Ray Mears.

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet.

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Formed of dramatic volcanic scenery and home to marvellous beasts, it is little wonder that the first name for the Galapagos archipelago was Las Encantadas: the enchanted islands.

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In 2005, Wendy Magnum of Hattiesburg, Mississippi suffers remorse after having an intimate encounter with Judd McKay, a friend her husband, Ray, trusted with his family during Hurricane Katrina.