From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomersFor over seventy years, "e;The Amateur Scientist"e; column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries.
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographsnow revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!
Reveals how we can learn from the intelligent communities of trees and plants*; Shares breakthrough research on how tree and plant communities function, revealing a holistic, interconnected, communal, and sentient new world *; Examines the attributes we share with trees and plants and how the behaviors of altruism, cooperation, and community are genetically coded in our beings *; Looks at how to learn to see, think, imagine, and live with holistic eco-centric awareness and the benefits that come from working with our plant allies Breakthrough research is not only revealing a brilliant green world with amazing attributes like dispersed intelligence but also that humanity, like the tree and plant kingdom, thrives on innate cooperation, sharing, altruism, and community.
In The Little Wild Library: Dandelion, discover what makes this little burst of sunshine and fluff so special, with a host of recipes and makes to try throughout the year.
The most complete guide to viewing eclipses-including details on every solar and lunar eclipse through 2017Want to observe the most fleeting eclipse phenomena, take dramatic photos, and keep a detailed record of the experience?
Discover the pleasures of watching insects with this fun, informative, and marvelously illustrated how-to guideInsects are the most abundant wildlife on the planetbut also the least observed.
In diesem Buch stellt die bekannte polnische Wissenschaftsjournalistin Karolina Głowacka dem renommierten Astrophysiker Jean-Pierre Lasota gewitzte und auf den Punkt gebrachte Fragen, auf die Jean-Pierre Lasota verständlich, aber fundiert, aus seinem reichen Wissensschatz schöpfend, antwortet.
Featuring folklore, symbology and practical rituals alongside ancient crafts and modern techniques this beautifully illustrated book contains over 50 creative ways to use the gifts of the natural world to make charms, talismans, amulets, altars and much more.
When Frenchmen Charles Blondin became the first daredevil to tightrope walk across Niagara Falls in June 1859, he opened the doors of imagination for all sorts of human ingenuity (and stupidity) for which the Falls became famous for more than a century.
'Carri Westgarth's unique combination of scholarship and practical experience with dogs will make this the go-to book for every enquiring dog owner' Dr John Bradshaw, bestselling author of In Defence of DogsWhat if your dog could teach you a few new tricks for living a happier, healthier life?
A beautifully illustrated guide to the marvellous and varied world of trees, and a fascinating introduction to the hidden secrets of 52 British species.
'The perfect accompaniment to a year of forest walks'Gardens Illustrated 'Books of the Year'A seductive mix of science, history and culture'Tracy Chevalier'I love this book'Lauren Laverne, as featured on BBC Radio 6 MusicA wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland's trees.
A comprehensive field guide to birds of the Canary IslandsThis guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home to endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch and Canary Islands Stonechat, and are also one of the best places in the world to see a number of species that are scarce or hard to find elsewhere, such as Houbara Bustard and Cream-coloured Courser.
The perfect photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain Spain is recognised as one of Europe's richest birdwatching destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities.
The perfect photographic guide to the avifauna of Spain Spain is recognised as one of Europe's richest birdwatching destinations, one that offers a host of regional specialities.
Impulskontrolle beim Hund: Mit einfachen und wirksamen Strategien zu einem harmonischen und konfliktfreien MiteinanderLebhaft, verspielt, von allem zu begeistern und quirlig im ganzen Haus unterwegs – ein fröhlicher Hund ist Grund zur Freude und zaubert Besitzern mit seiner Lebendigkeit ein Lächeln ins Gesicht.
At this very moment, explorers in some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth, from the deepest parts of the ocean, to the highest mountains, and to outer space are enduring unimaginable hardships to expand our knowledge and save what is truly important.
