Nature and the natural world: general interest

The bilingual e-book with audio edition of this book presents Tomas Transtromer's Swedish texts from Dikter och prosa 1954-2004 (Albert Bonniers Forlag, 2011) with Robin Fulton's English translations from the 2011 expanded edition of his New Collected Poems.

Don't go into the woods today.

Meet the Flockers -a soap opera of love, life and eggsAfter fourteen years of garden chicken keeping Martin Gurdon thought adding some ducks and doves to his flock would be harmless fun.

In the words of those who trod the void and those at missioncontrol, here are over 50 of the greatest true stories of suborbital,orbital and deep-space exploration.

When Denis O'Connor rescues a three-week-old kitten from certain death during a snowstorm, little does he know how this tiny creature will change his life forever.

Dive in.

A leading cosmologist explains our current understanding of space and timeThere was immense excitement in the scientific community and among the general public when the COBE space probe sent back data that proved not only that the Big Bang had happened but also that it had happened at more or less exactly the time that astronomers had calculated.

President Donald Trump signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017, the first comprehensive NASA authorization act passed in seven years by Congress, authorizing $19.

This highly illustrated book tells the story of the godwits and their migrations - why and how they do it.

Why did the top fall off Mt Cook?

Expert self-care tips from the feline authorities on napping as an art form, looking good at all times, keeping your cool, and knowing when to just chill outcats!

Presents the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing properties of 30 common plants and their spirits Explains how to intuitively, energetically, and spiritually connect with plant spirits and their healing medicine Shares the authors personal story of awakening to the divine powers of plant spiritsSharing her personal story of awakening to the divine powers of plant spirits, medical intuitive Laura Aversano takes you on a journey deep into sacred connection with the elemental world of nature where plants are animated intelligent beings.

Die Geschichte der Alpakas ist ein faszinierendes Kapitel der Menschheitsgeschichte, in dem Tierdomestikation, Kultur und Wirtschaft auf beeindruckende Weise miteinander verflochten sind.

';If you pay attention to the land where you live, you enter into conversation with it, until it becomes a voice inside you, and some of the boundaries between you and it dissolve,' write Susan Hand Shetterly.

Learn about Floridas endemic carnivorous plants in this exciting book written for the budding naturalist and hobbyist.

From Sassafras to Dandelions to Wild Onions and Garlic, readers will enjoy the flavors of the Sunshine State in an all new way with this helpful book.

The rivers in Florida are steeped in a rich natural and cultural history.

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.

';Until the lion has its own storyteller, tales of the lion hunt will always glorify the hunter.

Renewable Energy Sources::: An Introduction to Wind, Hydro, Geothermal, and Solar Etc.

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms.

A splendid and luminous celebration of one of nature's most perfect and mysterious creaturesthe hawkfrom the New York Times bestselling author of the ';astoundingly beautiful' (NPR) The Soul of an Octopus.

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If you're fed up with buying flowers to display and arrange at home, then look now further than this easy-to-follow, practical guide to growing your own cut flowers from gardening expert Sarah Raven (Gardener's World, The Daily Telegraph).

Explains what an essential oil is and examines the botany of how they evolved and the various roles they play, from protecting the plant to aiding its propagation Provides in-depth profiles for 58 common essential oils, identifying the phytochemicals that contribute to each oils scent and healing qualities and its therapeutic applications, with an emphasis on antimicrobial and antiviral properties Discusses the healthiest and safest ways to use essential oils for self-care and the safe and appropriate use of essential oils for children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems Exploring the journey of essential oils from living plant to bottle, as well as how to apply them in your own life for healing and balance, Heather Dawn Godfrey explains what an essential oil is and examines the botany of how they evolved and the various roles they play--from protecting the plant to aiding its propagation.

Explores 45 different power animals alphabetically and shares their strengths, wisdom, special energies, and how to connect with them Provides a meditative journey to help you discover which animal is your personal soul companion Offers practices--such as observing your dreams, carving or drawing your animal guide, or opening the book to a random page--to intuitively find the right power animal for a given situation or for support and protection in a difficult period Since the beginning of time, animals have played an important role in each of our lives.

We tend to think of history as settled, set in stone, but American History Revised reveals a past that is filled with ironies, surprises, and misconceptions.

Sustainable living boasts no boundaries.

Notorious for being one of the best reptiles to have as a pet, the bearded dragon is a well-known favorite.

The most comprehensive single volume dedicated to horses, Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition is a celebration of the long relationship that humans and horses enjoy, written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C.

How important is a constant intercourse with nature and the contemplation of natural phenomena to the preservation of moral and intellectual health!

Find and train the perfect hunting dog with this expansive reference book.

There is no creature that quite embodies the beauty and grandeur of the American West as does the wild horse.

A second edition of the beloved guide to farm animals.

Purchasing vegetables and leafy greens can become rather pricy.

A Collection of Stories about Fish, Fishermen, and Favorite Fishing Spots with Action on Every PageThe incomparable Philip Wylie is here writing about one of the things he likes bestfishing.

No matter when and where its done, the loveand dangersof hunting will always remain.

Whether its hunting, fishing, or simply shooting, the love and thrill of the outdoors will always remain.

Experience all the thrills and dangers of hunting big game as told by writers who experienced them first-hand.

Revised and updated.

';From the very first, it seems, fishing was a respite and a therapy along with all of its other potentially redemptive qualities.

Learn how to catch the big ones with this fact-filled manual.

Bass fishing requires more than just patienceit requires cunning and insight.

How to catch these sought-after game fish in any season and any condition.

Learn the science and art of creating a one-of-a-kind bamboo fly rod.

Trapping in itself is an art.

A moving collection of fishing stories by one of Americas legendary outdoor writers.

On angling as a woman in the first half of the twentieth century.

Veteran travel writer, photographer, and horseman Mark Bedor returns with another breathtaking adventure across the American West.