An illustrated natural history of British native trees, by a celebrated botanical artist and her forester brother-in-lawOur trees are among our greatest national treasures, and yet today many people have forgotten their names, their identifying features and the stories we used to tell about them.
After some sudden and unspecified catastrophe has depopulated England, the countryside reverts to nature, and the few survivors to a quasi-medieval way of life.
SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONAn introduction to the wondrous world of clouds, by the internationally bestselling founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and a prize-winning children's book author and illustratorHave you ever watched a cloud being born?
Forest is a celebration of the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been.
With more than its fair share of dramatic mountains, moorlands, lochs and rivers, Scotland is famously one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Gustav Theodor Fechners Werk "Nanna: Das Seelenleben der Pflanzen" ist ein bahnbrechendes Werk in der Psychophysik, das die Beziehung zwischen Geist und Materie erforscht.
Franz Boas' 'The Central Eskimo' provides a comprehensive study of the cultural practices, social structure, and daily life of the Central Eskimo people.
Für Leser, die sich für die faszinierende Welt der Naturwissenschaften interessieren und Freude an literarischer Sprache finden, ist 'Die wichtigsten Werke von Wilhelm Bölsche' ein Muss.
John Muir's 'A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf (Illustrated Edition)' is a captivating recounting of the author's journey from Louisville, Kentucky, to Cedar Key, Florida.
In 'John Muir: Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies, Memoirs & Letters (Illustrated Edition)', John Muir, the famous Scottish-American naturalist, lays out a collection of his essays and writings that delve into his deep connection with nature and the wilderness.
John Muir's 'The Mountains of California' not only provides a detailed account of the majestic landscapes of the Sierra Nevada, but also delves into the spiritual connection between nature and humanity.
In 'STEEP TRAILS: Adventure Memoirs, Travel Sketches, Nature Essays & Wilderness Studies,' John Muir chronicles his breathtaking adventures and deep connection with nature through a collection of captivating essays and sketches.
Henry David Thoreau's 'The Nature Books' combines six of the author's most renowned works into one comprehensive volume, providing readers with a vivid exploration of Thoreau's relationship with nature and his transcendentalist beliefs.
Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Illustrated Edition) is a captivating adventure novel that takes readers on a journey through the depths of the ocean.
In 'Die Forschungsreise des Afrikaners Lukanga Mukara ins innerste Deutschland' nimmt uns Hans Paasche mit auf eine faszinierende Reise in die deutsche Kolonialzeit.
Die zweisprachige Edition 'WALDEN' von Henry David Thoreau, ergänzt durch übersetzende und kommentierende Beiträge von Wilhelm Nobbe, stellt ein literarisches Kunstwerk dar, das sowohl die tiefgreifenden Reflexionen Thoreaus über das einfache Leben in der Natur als auch eine Brücke zwischen amerikanischer Transzendentali-Philosophie und deutschsprachigem Publikum schlägt.
John Muir's 'My First Summer in the Sierra' (Illustrated Edition) is a profound and poetic recounting of the author's experiences in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Richard Jefferies' 'After London' is a captivating dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where nature has reclaimed the land and society has disintegrated.
Did you know that the word 'swansong' comes from an ancient belief that while swans were silent throughout their lives, they sang a beautiful song on their deathbed?
Die Erfindung des Träumens - Illusion, Sehnsucht und TrugIn ›Die Erfindung des Träumens‹ entführt uns der Autor auf eine faszinierende Reise in die tiefsten Sphären des menschlichen Bewusstseins.
Foreword by Levison Wood, bestselling author of Walking the NileA comprehensive, fascinating and inspiring gallery of the great adventures that changed our world.
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;My First Summer in the Sierra (With Original Drawings & Photographs)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;THE YOSEMITE COLLECTION of John Muir (Illustrated)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
