Nature in art

Acclaimed as "e;the premier chronicler of America's complex relationship with our oceans"e; (Honolulu Weekly), David Helvarg has also been a war correspondent, investigative journalist, documentary producer, and private investigator.

The oceans, and the challenges they face, are so vast that it's easy to feel powerless to protect them.

When artist Tom Curry first moved to Maine, his house overlooked a small, uninhabited island in Eggemoggin Reach.

The story of the extraordinary life and art of a renowned female sculptor of realistic animal statuesDreaming with Animals is the first children's biography of celebrated sculptor and Brookgreen Gardens cofounder Anna Hyatt Huntington.

Let's learn about invertebrates!

This is the big book of learning animals.

What do you know about mammals?

The many economic factors affecting sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico region are perhaps as important as the waves on its shores and its abundant marine life.

For nearly thirty years, Maines premier boating magazine Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors has published a regular column called Boatyard Dogs about dogs and the nautical life.

Katahdin has been called Maine's greatest treasure.

This clever and delightful little book shows that, more than just a pretty face, Maine coons can serve a wide range of duties beyond simply being your adorable companion.

Let's talk about turtles, frogs, snakes and lizards, which are all reptiles.

Bears (particularly black bears) by nature are elusive and difficult to see in the wild; yet they are immensely popular, perhaps because they are surprisingly human-looking, though their dense fur and seemingly clumsy gait often lead them to be compared with shaggy, bumbling clowns.

A book on dolphins from Janet Evans featuring the world's top 6 most amazing and loved dolphins.

How to understand color’s impact on our perception of a place—and capture its palette in watercolor landscapes and cityscapes.

Sharks: 101 Super Fun Facts And Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 10 Sharks) This book depicts the wonder of the world of Sharks in all its glory.

They may be scary-looking but they definitely have important functions in securing the biodiversity of marine life.

The key to a successful homeschool program is to teach a child to study on his/her own.

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle beckon curious beachcombers with miles of wave-swept Gulf coastline.

The perfect gift for dog lovers, Forever Home will leave a pawprint on your heart with its series of full-color, close-up portraits of rescue dogs and their stories of adoption, from the photographer of Shelter Dogs and Finding Home.

Geography is a big subject to study as it encompasses boundaries set by man.

Try teaching a young child about oceans, seas and rivers and other bodies of water and you will most certainly have a difficult time capturing his/her attention.

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Make basic oceanology fun and easy to understand with the help of this graphic educational book.

Become a forever plant parent with your own craft-savvy garden!

Coral reefs serve very important purposes in ensuring the life of marine animals.

The definitive artist's guide to drawing detailed and accurate plants, flowers and other vegetation in pencil-including illustrations and exercises.

Blumen sind das zentrale Objekt einer Vielzahl von Stillleben in der Malerei.

Taking as its starting point the notion of photocinema - or the interplay of the still and moving image - the photographs, interviews, and critical essays in this volume explore the ways in which the two media converge and diverge, expanding the boundaries of each in interesting and unexpected ways.

Learn to find inspiration, plan your approach, and create stunning watercolour paintings inspired by the natural world.

The master watercolourist shares essential techniques for adding depth and realism to your watercolour paintings in this accessible guide.

Dave White introduces the simple but effective techniques that he uses to paint stunning, dramatic seascapes with beautiful and realistic skies.

The spatial turn in the Humanities and Social Sciences has produced a considerable body of work which re-assesses space beyond the fixed Cartesian co-ordinates of Modernity and the nation state.

In 2009 Roy Huteson Stewart set out on an expedition into unknown realms to chronicle the life and times of the so-called "e;wickedest man in the world"e;.

"e;The book is packed with step-by-step guides on drawing and painting techniques, colour mixing and clever compositions, it is an invaluable source of ideas for anyone wanting to develop their flower painting skills.

Due to popular demand, the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, is back with a second collection of 'ultra realistic' pet portraits.

Written by pastel expert and former S.

More than 100 poems about Britain's nature in a beautifully illustrated bookSeven chapters touch on different aspects of the British countryside, including seasons, birds and wildlife, woods, water, moors and mountains.

I embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to South Africa.

For award-winning science writer and photographer Margie Patlak, exploring the unique nature of the Maine coast opens a door to deeper ties and insights.

In a beautiful celebration of the natural world, Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature is a masterful union of science and art.

Baiba Bicole belongs to the postwar generation of Latvian poets living in exile who reached artistic maturity outside their native country and broke with the older exile generation's traditional, nationalistic poetry.

Baiba Bicole belongs to the postwar generation of Latvian poets living in exile who reached artistic maturity outside their native country and broke with the older exile generation's traditional, nationalistic poetry.

Now in paperback, a revealing collection from the intellectual titan whose work shaped the modern world.

Now in paperback, a revealing collection from the intellectual titan whose work shaped the modern world.

From the critically acclaimed author Sally Bayley, The Green Lady is a poignant, brilliant exploration of the relationships between children and their teachers.

Of all avian groups, birds of prey in particular have long been a prominent subject of fascination in many human societies.

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 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.

Un recorrido curioso, detallado y sorprendente sobre las figuras de león que hay en la ciudad de Buenos Aires.