Ecological science, the Biosphere

In order to start a discussion on any new idea, or even a proposal, a baseline must be established.

Rainforests are the lungs of our planet - regulators of the earth's temperature and weather.

The earth is finite.

In The Artful Universe (OUP, 1995) John D.

From the peat bogs and woodlands that help to secure our water supply, to the bees and soils that produce most of the food we eat, Britain is rich in 'natural capital'.

'Smit's vision of Eden is the eighth wonder of the world' Independent'Inspiring.

El primer examen en profundidad de los fundamentos sagrados del mundo del herbalismo medicinal de los aborígenes norteamericanos

• Revela cómo los chamanes y sanadores “hablan” con las plantas para descubrir sus propiedades medicinales

• Incluye las oraciones y canciones medicinales vinculadas con el uso de cada una de las plantas examinadas

A medida que los seres humanos evolucionaron en la Tierra, utilizaron plantas para todo lo imaginable--alimentos, armas, canastas, vestimentas, refugio y remedios de salud.

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction.

What does it feel like to find yourself in the grip of a 15-foot Great White shark?

'Ultimately as inspiring and devastating as the Amazon itself' The Guardian'Bold, pacy, bursting with optimism and filled with vivid descriptions, this is the work of an indomitable soul' - Guy Shrubsole'A defiant triumph of a book' - Gaia Vince'An important book which we should all read' - Andrea WulfAn urgent work of reportage which takes the reader deep inside the Amazon rainforest, and shows that even if you kill a journalist, you cannot silence a story.

Building on the solid foundations established by the two earlier New Naturalist volumes on this subject, eminent herpetologists Trevor Beebee and Richard Griffiths have brought together a wealth of new and fascinating information on the British amphibians and reptiles.

'Thank you, Nahid, for your gentle guidance and your beautiful way with words' Melissa Hemsley'Nahid is a wizard at unwinding and relaxing' Sara Pascoe'A useful and sustaining book' Cathy RentzenbrinkLEARN HOW TO PHYSICALLY RELEASE STRESS FROM YOUR BODY AND MIND FOR A CALMER, MORE BALANCED LIFE.

auch als Farbversion und preiswerte schwarz-weiß-Version erhältlichDieses Büchlein handelt von dem, was auf den Etiketten, die an den Insekten einer historischen Sammlung hängen, zu lesen steht.

The UK has declared a 'climate emergency' and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Dieser praktische Insektenführer bietet einen umfassenden Einblick in die faszinierende Welt der Insekten.

Dieser praktische Leitfaden bietet eine fundierte Einführung in die Dendrologie und vermittelt wichtiges Fachwissen zur Bestimmung von Baumarten.

"e;The real fault line in American politics is not between liberals and conservatives.

This ebook edition does not include illustrations.

A startling new book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of 'Moby Dick: Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for 'Leviathan'.

A fascinating journey into the extraordinary world of the king of fish: the salmon.

This is John Burroughs 1887 work, "e;Birds And Poets"e;.

How did plants get to be the way they are?

"e;The Beetle and Butterfly Collection"e; is a classic guide to collecting, arranging, and preserving various insects at home.

This volume contains Alfred Russel Wallace's 1889 book, "e;Darwinism: An Exposition of the Theory of Natural Selection with Some of Its Applications"e;.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES'A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science .

*; Explains the synergistic process of communicating with a Plant and how the Plants help us overcome anxiety, grief, fears, and limiting beliefs and teach us to trust, forgive, and embrace self-love*; Shares teachings from a variety of Plants such as Yarrow, Mugwort, Maple, Dandelion, Poison Ivy, and Japanese Hops*; Presents step-by-step activities and practices that allow you to actualize each Plant's teaching in an immediate wayEveryone has the ability to consciously communicate with Plants.

First published in 1905, "e;Ways of Nature"e; is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs.

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1853 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

If you had a trillion dollars and a year to spend it for the good of the world and the advancement of science, what would you do?

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1878 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

A New Scientist best book of 2021Shortlisted for the 'Sports Performance Book of the Year' Award for 2022Did you know that walking can improve your cognitive skills?

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers.

"e;Big Game and Pygmies"e; is the fascinating account of Cuthbert Christy's experiences in the Central African forests in search of a tribe called the Okapi.

A must-read for anyone with an adventurous spirit, a yen to whittle and chop, and a desire to get out into nature and play with sticks!

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers.

This vintage volume contains a complete handbook on taxidermy and zoological collecting, with information that will appeal to the amateur taxidermist, collector, osteologist, sportsman, and traveller.

This comprehensive guide to making rugs and robes is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises four detailed chapters by various experts on the subject.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to Cornwall, with fascinating historical information, descriptions of its towns and places, details concerning folklore, and much more.

This comprehensive guide to collecting taxidermy specimens is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises eleven detailed chapters by various experts on the subject.

Practical Taxidermy - A Manual of Instruction To The Amateur In Collecting, Preserving, And Setting up Natural History Specimens of All Kinds This comprehensive manual on early taxidermy was published in London in 1884, and is much sought after by modern taxidermists for its wealth of detail and historical content.

First published in 1862, this vintage book contains a detailed and profusely-illustrated guide to the New Forest area of England.

In this scientifically authoritative essay collection, Salzman, a seasoned and provocative environmentalist, demonstrates how evolutionary theory penetrates nearly all aspects of human society.

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today.

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?