Nature and the natural world: general interest

When a zombie is taken prisoner by the Army, it need not be uselessly destroyed.

This exquisitely detailed, full-color field guide provides the identification details and practical information needed to find and properly use many of the medicinal plants and wild plant foods that provide chemicals necessary for optimum health and disease prevention.

When does a dog's behavior become too dangerous for even the most loving person to accept?

See those animal signs on the trail?

Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America.

Arizona is a diverse area from the Colorado Plateau to the lowland basin and range areas of the Sonoran desert.

Historic Glacier National Park captures the most interesting moments in the park's history, the slices of life in northwestern Montana that provide an idea of what life was like for those who chose to explore this gloriously beautiful snowy corner of the United States.

Upon the 100th anniversary of the most terrifying stretch of shark attacks in American history--a wave said to have been the inspiration for Jaws--comes a reissue of the classic Lyons Press account and investigation.

The Maine Coon is arguably the most popular breed of cat in the United States, and it is certainly the largest, with some males weighing nearly 20 pounds.

Ramble through the varied habitats and remarkable scenery of Alabama and Mississippi with this terrific birding location guide.

BIRDING MAINEOver 80 Prime Birding Sites at 30 Locations (Falcon)Tom SeymourAn all-new guide for novice and veteran birdersThis all-new guide for birdwatchers in Maine features several sites never revealed before, a complete local species guide, and details on how, when, and where to spot your favorite feathered friends.

No Better Friend offers a unique collection of intimate essays by celebrities about the dogs that have touched their lives, giving us the inside scoop on the bond between owner and dog, defined not by status or popularity but founded instead on what truly matters: loyalty and love.

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran.

"e;Practical Horse Massage puts massage techniques and stretching exercises intoperspective and is easy to learn.

From Kim Heacox, the acclaimed author of The Only Kayak and John Muir and the Ice That Started a Fire, comes Rhythm of the Wild, an Alaska memoir focused on Denali National Park.

Edible wild plants, mushrooms, fruits, and nuts grow along roadsides,amid country fields, and in urban parks.

What is it about puffins that makes them so endearing?

Viewing wildlife in action is always a pleasurecapturing that action with your camera is one of the most rewarding and challenging ways to become even closer to Nature.

How to bring birds to your home and keep them thereincluding 250 full-color photosThey're out there every day, flashing through your yard, perching in a tree, collecting on utility wires, or congregating around puddles.

The first comprehensive illustrated guide to North America's vagrant birdsRare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada.

If you fear snakes, it is probably because you are unfamiliar with them, or have been given misleading information about them.

Three-day eventing, known as the "e;complete competition,"e; requires the same horse-and-rider team to ride a dressage test, a demanding cross-country obstacle course, and a show-jumping round.

The sharks, ancient or modern, real or imaginary, have always been with us, and will probably remain with us forever.

The touchstone handbook for treating and preventing ailments from insidious bites This illustrated guide shows you how to identify ticks, spiders, mites, and their bite marks on human skin as well as on house pets; offers proven advice on how to prevent getting bitten; and explains what to do if you have been bitten.

There's a reason we pause at the vista overlook and be quiet for a second.

Explore the mineral-rich region of Northern California with Rockhounding Northern California and unearth the state's best rockhounding sites, ranging from popular and commercial sites to numerous lesser-known areas.

In the second volume of the Secrets of the Forest series, Mark Warren addresses a wide range of what an outdoorsperson needs to know about fire such as:how to create it from scratch using three different methods (hand drill, bow drill, and fire-saw).

In this compelling book, award-winning adventure writer and former Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue team member Peter Bronski chronicles true stories of survival and tragedy, from famous historical cases during the early 20th century, to modern tales of harrowing struggle in the mountains and wilderness.

It's hard to resist a scavenger hunt.

Seals by nature are elusive and difficult to see in the wild; yet they are immensely popular, perhaps because they are so graceful and have some surprisingly human qualities, or perhaps it is because they are free to move between our world above the ocean's surface and an alien world beneath the waves.

This field guide takes you to the desert and grassland areas of Arizona, California, and New Mexico where the total number of bird species reaches a staggering 440.

An authoritative survey of the most common and noteworthy plants found throughout Arizona, this guide covers more than 900 species.

A birdsong expert's poignant and beautifully illustrated memoir of a bicycle journey across America with his sonJoin birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma on a ten-week, ten-state bicycle journey as he travels with his son from the Atlantic to the Pacific, lingering and listening to our continent sing as no one has before.

Winner of ForeWord Magazine's 2006Gold Award forNature Book of the YearThe most comprehensive and compelling chronicle of humangrizzly-bear interactions ever written, In the Presence of Grizzlies (formerly published as The Essential Grizzly) examines the fragile bond between ourselves and the quintessential alpha predator.

Creating a Traditional Elk Camp is the definitive guide to planning and building a traditional elk-hunting camp that is comfortable, functional, and safe.

The diverse geography of Texas overflows with edible plant species.

Falcon Pocket Guide: Birds of theRocky Mountains is a field guide to more than 250 of the most common and sought-after bird species in the region.

See those animal signs on the trail?

As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property.

The history of Yosemite National Park is as compelling as the waterfalls, monoliths, and peaks that have mesmerized visitors for more than a century.

The history of mountaineering began on Denali with the legendary story of four gold miners (called ';Sourdoughs' because they carried sourdough starter with them at all times) who claimed to have summited after climbing more than 8,000 feet of steep snow and ice, then back down againall in a single and incredibly dangerous day in 1910.

An updated edition of the most complete resource on backyard insects availableThis second edition of Garden Insects of North America solidifies its place as the most comprehensive guide to the common insects, mites, and other ';bugs' found in the backyards and gardens of the United States and Canada.

Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms; tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms; a glossary of botanical terms; color photos.

The amphibians have sprung up from fish-like ancestor and thai in turn given rise lo reptile*.

AS FEATURED IN SEASPIRACY An Observer Book of the Year 2017 A Sunday Times must read A New York Times Bestseller Endorsed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama ';Balcombe vividly shows that fish have feelings and deserve consideration and protection like other sentient beings' What's the truth behind the old adage that goldfish have a three-second memory?

Lightweight and small enough to fit in your pocket or tucked into your backpack, Survive Snow Country is the must-have item to keep with you in case you find yourself in a snowy survival situation.

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.

Thoroughly revised, with more than thirty new streams and up-to-date maps, this is the best guide to the best trout fishing in America.

The Whole Dog Journal Handbook of Dog and Puppy Care and Training features advice on behavior and positive training techniques, guidance about natural care and nutrition, and information about holistic care such as chiropractic, herbal remedies, massage, acupuncture, and homeopathy.