Nature and the natural world: general interest

Keeping chickens is fun, relaxing, and low maintenance, plus you have the added benefit of your own known source of fresh eggs.

Gubbeen is a 250-acre, traditional farm on the most south-westerly tip of Ireland and is renowned for its award-winning cheese (called Gubbeen) and its smoked meats.

This gorgeous little book is a joyful exploration of the many ways in which flowers can be used in a range of delicious recipes.

Arthur Parkinson's town garden is like a path of pots, a tiny, exposed stage on bricks.

A tale of obsession and very big fish from Jeremy Wade, the presenter of ITV's RIVER MONSTERS.

Stretching across two-thirds of the Gardens, the arboretum at Kew surrounds the glasshouses in a leafy enclave to walk, wander and discover nature's beauty.

Karl Miller is one of the greatest literary critics of the last fifty years, the founder of the London Review of Books and Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern English Literature at University College, London.

The world of dog ownership in Britain has always attracted a good number of enthusiasts - some would say eccentrics - who are passionate about their pets.

A delightful portrait of some of the UK's best-loved wild animals and birds and the colourful enthusiasts who champion their causes.

"e;Young .

Written with clarity, tenacity, humor, and warmth, A Hundred Little Pieces on the End of the World attempts to find tolerable ethical positions in the face of barely tolerable events-and the real possibility of an intolerable future.

Field Guide to the Trees of the Gila Region of New Mexico is the definitive guide for field botanists, researchers, students, and avid nature lovers who wish to explore the natural history of native and introduced tree species across the Gila.

Stenciled on many of the deactivated facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the evocative phrase "e;abandoned in place"e; indicates the structures that have been deserted.

Mono Lake is one of the largest lakes in California, and Californians have been using it, enjoying it, and abusing it since nomadic northern Paiutes began hunting the lake's vast bird populations.

In 1906 George Shiras III (1859-1942) published a series of remarkable nighttime photographs in National Geographic.

This is a true story of discovery and discoverers in what was the northern frontier region of Mexico in the years before the Mexican War.

More than twenty-five years after his death, iconic writer and nature activist Edward Abbey (1929-1989) remains an influential presence in the American environmental movement.

With this collection of essays, Anthony J.

Barbara Hurd's Listening to the Savage weaves rich explorations of science, history, mythology, literature, and music.

Finally the group reached the top.

Eastern waterfowlers, who know the black duck best, regard this big dusky bird as the top game bird against which all other ducks are measured.

This is an outstanding treatise on one of America's most widely hunted and most important big-game animals.

In this volume Stanley P.

The success of duck hunters throughout much of North America each fall depends to a large degree upon the spring productivity of the breeding waterfowl in the northern prairie states and the central provinces of Canada.

Bear!

Wildlife biologist Victor Van Ballenberghe gives insights into the species, their habitat, and predators.

This new bird guide collects Eastman's writings focusing on the birds we see around us in our yards, parks, and neighborhoods every day, and includes stunning new color photos.

Got a question about dragonflies?

Descriptions by wild plant expert John Eastman offer details on the identification, growth, interaction, locations, and more.

Field guide for making careful decisions in the backcountry and relying on informed observation.

Bird-watchers know there is a list of species that regularly and dependably come to dine at backyard bird feeders.

More than 200 plants, trees and shrubs, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds commonly found in eastern wetland habitats are featured in this detailed field guide.

Part natural history, part gardening guide, Butterflies in the Backyard contains solid information on butterfly behavior and habitats, and also explains in careful detail how to attract these lovely creatures to your backyard with plants and feeders.

Though we often think of the natural world as lying far from our front door, often the most interesting aspects of nature can be found in the kitchen, basement, or backyard.

*; First title in Stackpole Books new Wild Guide series*; A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies*; Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviorsDazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers.

Concise introduction to the hows and whys of weather.

Get to know all the birds that will flock to your yard throughout the year, and how to attract those that need a little extra persuasion to visit.

Practical and easy-to-follow information on how to create a backyard habitat that will attract a variety of birds throughout the year, from cardinals, orioles, and chickadees to woodpeckers, hummingbirds, bluebirds, goldfinches, and more.

Fun and informative activities for all ages.

First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site.

Where to look for birds close to home--often-overlooked spots in cities and suburban neighborhoods that can be bird magnets.

More than 100 beautiful color photographs of Bald Eagles in flight and in the nest.

The story of a bird dog's early years, showing how an owner selects a pup and finds a trainer.

The first practical guide to alleviating an increasingly prevalent environmental concern.

Common and uncommon tree species described in engaging detail.

An innovative guide to making the most of the wilderness experience.

What is real wilderness?

Tells how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting and includes training tips for housebreaking and basic living commandsTechniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrievingPreventing problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, short stoppingTraining Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners.

Covers all the common trees, even nonnative ones that might not be found in other guides.

Focuses on the animal's track pattern, making windblown and obscured tracks identifiable.