Nature and the natural world: general interest

'I think that, if required on pain of death to name instantly the most perfect thing in the universe, I should risk my fate on a bird's egg' Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 1862How are eggs of different shapes made, and why are they the shape they are?

As a child, Aomawa Shields was always bumping into things, her neck craned up at the sky, dreaming of becoming an astronaut.

Planting for Pollinators is an easy-to-use gardening guide to help you encourage different types of insect pollinators into your garden.

This book delves into several topics related to photosynthesis.

An intimate and evocative account of an era when farmers worked closely with nature and the rhythm of the seasons.

This is a book of 93 poems that come from the heart of one who lived and loved life.

Audisee(R) eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!

Audisee(R) eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!

Der kleine Fuchs wird im Bau eines Dachses geboren, mitten im Land der Menschen.

Anni im Schweineglück!

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This work is a distillation of the studies and researches on Sula bassana in Europe and North America, with frequent reference to the African and Australasian gannets.

This trio of rare-bird specialists have produced not only a book of great fascination for those who delight in rarities for their own sake, but one that offers valuable information on changing patterns of arrival which may indicate changes of status of these birds within their breeding range.

Monotheists confessing a loving creator confront nature red in tooth and claw.

Have fun while making an impact!

»Kathrin Heckmann ist es gelungen, abstrakte Vorstellungen von Wildnis durch persönliche und lebendige Schilderungen zu bereichern.

The book, The Gaia Hypothesis, is a fascinating eye-opener into the natural philosophy and law guiding our planet yesterday, today, and always.

A richly illustrated field guide to all of North America's major habitatspacked with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventuresWhether you're a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the surrounding habitat is essential to getting the most out of your experiences in the field.

In our early lifetime there were not many Arcades, Fun Centers or Mini Golfs' so you had to make your own fun and adventures in those days.

An informative and gorgeously illustrated field guide for butterfly enthusiasts everywhere!

Wild Heart of Tasmania is a lively collection of stories centred around a highland wilderness.

Aphids Unveiled: The Saga of Nature's Most Irritating Insects explores the curious journey of these tiny insects from humble beginnings to becoming the most obnoxious pests for farmers and home gardeners alike.

En 1872, como fragmento del movimiento de civilización de la barbarie, la invención de la figura de "parque nacional" (y su legitimación política, jurídica y social) constituyó una estrategia de apropiación material y conceptual del territorio, simada en el contexto del avance del Estado Nación sobre las "tribus" y de la expansión del capitalismo.

Die Jagd ist in Diskussion gekommen.

When Joanne Lefson took on a piglet at her animal shelter, the young sow proceeded to eat everything in her stable but a paint brush.

This handbook is the first complete guide to the herpetofauna of northeast Africa, covering seven countries Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.

 Mach's wie das Faultier - mach dich locker!

Clive Finlayson, a native of the Rock and a trained ornithologist, presents a fascinating account of this region and its resident and transitory bird life.

New York is the City of Dreams, and NY DOGS is a celebration of the Big Apple's furriest, friendliest, funniest sidewalk stompers .

The Racehorse: A Veterinary Manual has become the definitive text for primary care of the Thoroughbred racehorse.

Did you know there's water on Mars?

Electric cars are different than most cars because you have to plug them in to make them go.

This trio of rare-bird specialists have produced not only a book of great fascination for those who delight in rarities for their own sake, but one that offers valuable information on changing patterns of arrival which may indicate changes of status of these birds within their breeding range.

Monday with Maka started as a pick-me-up weekly office email.

Explore the magical qualities of our feline friends through history, folklore, and myths!

This single-volume resource explores the five major oceans of the world, addressing current issues such as sea rise and climate change and explaining the significance of the oceans from historical, geographic, and cultural perspectives.

A beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide to growing native orchids from seed in your garden.

Deep below the surface, our world is cold, dark and content.

The right place, walked at the right time, can heal, energise, restore and inspire.

Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Championis the incredible, action-packed memoir of Sanoma Blakeleys 2019 Tevis Cup championship, won while riding her beloved horse Goober, and the tale of how she became the youngest woman to ever become a Tevis Cup champion.

Los héroes de ficción con el poder de controlar la mente pueden detener a los delincuentes con solo pensarlo.

First published in 2003 and now available in paperback to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of Thomas Merton's birth, When the Trees Say Nothing has sold more than 60,000 copies and continually inspires readers with its unique collection of Merton's luminous writings on nature, arranged for reflection and meditation.

Step aside cat ladies, it's time to put the men in the spotlight when it comes to the felines in our lives, men are just as OBSESSED as women.

Did you know there's water on Mars?

This handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans.