Nature and the natural world: general interest Books
John Wiley & Sons Sandy The Sandhill Crane Who Joined Our Family
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£17.06
John Wiley & Sons Narrative of a Journey across the Rocky Mountains
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£17.06
John Wiley & Sons Through a Green Lens Fifty Years of Writing for
Book SynopsisArranged by decade, Through a Green Lens presents a sampling of Robert Michael Pyle’s work over fifty years, from his first heartfelt essay, written on mountain motel stationery in 1965, to a book foreword written in 2015. Culled from notable magazines and contributions to edited collections, these essays range across broad topical, geographic, and textual territory.
£19.51
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi Accidental Gravity Residents Travelers and the
Book SynopsisAn essay collection that moves from the author's youth in upstate New York to the contemporary western United States, from urban and suburban places to wild lands. In the first section of the book, he focuses on suburban neighbourhoods. In the second section, he juxtaposes these humanized places with Yellowstone National Park.
£18.36
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi Same River Twice The Politics of Dam Removal and
Book SynopsisDam removal has become increasingly common, with dozens of removals now taking place each year in the US. How did this happen? Same River Twice answers this question by telling the stories of three major Northwestern dam removals – the politics, people, hopes, and fears that shaped three rivers and their communities.
£19.96
University Press of Colorado Rocky Mountain Flora A Field Guide for the
Book SynopsisThe Front Range of Colorado is one of America's most famous and spectacular summer playgrounds. This book provides: a description of the species, line drawings, colour photographs, plant keys, reference materials, and a glossary.
£27.38
University Press of Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park A History
Book SynopsisTells the story of Rocky Mountain in its brief tenure as a national park. This book includes the traces of human activity in the region and outlines the major events of exploration, settlement, and exploitation.
£20.66
MP-NEV University of Nevada Mind the Gap The Education of a Nature Writer
Book SynopsisDeals with the author's life in a rural community on Cape Cod, addressing such subjects as the annual herring spawn, resident and migratory birds, wildlife, his neighbors, and the complex rhythms of life in this region of plunging winds and vast seas. This work explores the literary and environmental influences that shaped his interest in nature.Trade Review"John Hay is one of the most respected and loved writers working today, both as a person and as a superb natural history writer. The paths that led to his professions of teacher and writer are revealed with charm and insight in this book that everyone who enjoys nature writing will cherish." - Ann Zwinger "Hay's beautiful memoir resonates with intelligence and insight." - Booklist"
£14.36
John Wiley & Sons Mountaineering Essays
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroductionThe Tuolumne CampA Newar View of the High SierraPrayers in Higher Mountain Temples, or A Geologist's Winter WalkA Perilous NIght on Shasta's SummitThe South DomeMountain ThoughtsAn Ascent of Mount RainierThe Stickeen RiverGlenora PeakMy Sled-Trip on the Muir GlacierFirst Ascent of herald Island
£14.36
Cornell University Press William Stimpson and the Golden Age of American
Book SynopsisWilliam Stimpson was at the forefront of the American natural history community in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Stimpson displayed an early affinity for the sea and natural history, and after completing an apprenticeship with famed naturalist Louis Agassiz, he became one of the first professionally trained naturalists in the United States. In 1852, twenty-year-old Stimpson was appointed naturalist of the United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition, where he collected and classified hundreds of marine animals. Upon his return, he joined renowned naturalist Spencer F. Baird at the Smithsonian Institution to create its department of invertebrate zoology. He also founded and led the irreverent and fun-loving Megatherium Club, which included many notable naturalists. In 1865, Stimpson focused on turning the Chicago Academy of Sciences into one of the largest and most important museums in the country. Tragically, the museum was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 187Trade Review"This is an excellent study of a neglected figure in natural history. Stimpson worked alongside some of the scientific giants of his time and was affiliated with some of the most prestigious scientific institutions this country has developed." --Joel Greenberg, author of A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction "There are very few works about mid-nineteenth century US natural history. Vasile has done an impressive job recreating Stimpson's contributions by combing through archives, thus reconstructing admirably much of Stimpson's career. The author's careful argument clearly illustrates the centrality of this important observer of the natural world." --Keith R. Benson, coeditor of The Expansion of American Biology
£25.19
University of Iowa Press Iowa Birdlife A Bur oak original
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£23.95
University of Iowa Press Iowas Minerals Their Occurence Origins Industries
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£23.95
University of Iowa Press Wetlands in Your Pocket
Book SynopsisWetlands in Your Pocket celebrates the plants and animals that call the wetlands of the Midwest home. This laminated pocket guide illustrates a hundred of the most common plants and animals to be found in wetlands six inches to six feet deep.
£8.50
North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc Minnesota Phenology
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£14.39
North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc Nature Culture and Two Friends Talking
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£14.20
North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc Glimpses of Wilderness
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£12.56
Workman Publishing Native Plants of the Northeast A Guide for
Book SynopsisNative Plants of the Northeast provides a foundation for the choice of native plants for different areas and climates—and a variety of sites in the garden—as well as for restoration of native plant habitats. This book is the most trustworthy single source for all who wish to cultivate native plants.Trade ReviewIt is a must-have for any gardener wishing to learn more about indigenous plants and interested in preserving the balance of native plants on their property. Bangor Daily News 20050305 In addition to the alphabetical categorical listing, appendices list plants grouped according to cultural requirements, giving you a jump start on planning a garden for your particular soil requirements. -- Suzanne Hively Cleveland Plain Dealer 20050317 This review would not be complete without a tribute to the incredible photographs the book contains. The clarity of tiny details is astonishing. -- Jean S. Wexler Vineyard Gazette 20050422 The color photographs (and there are lots of them) are by the author and very well done. -- Donna Clark Home Monthly 20050404 The descriptions include pithy recommendations on cultivation, especially with regard to appropriate habitats. HortIdeas 20050416 Provides an invaluable resource for using natives in the landscape and restoration projects. -- Viveka Neveln American Gardener 20050520 A good reference book and an enjoyable, knowledgeable read. -- Ann Milovsoroff Royal Botanical Gardens Newsletter 20050629 Essential for anyone interested in gardening with native plants as well as those who need horticultural information for habitat restoration. Plant Talk 20050411 [Leopold] recommends 425 species that are easily cultivated in gardens and are useful for restoring native habitats. -- John Lawrence Thompson Gale 20050713 This is a wonderful book that anyone interested in improving backyards, gardens, and other small stopover areas with native vegitation will want to have handy as an essential reference. International Hawkwatcher 20050613 My only problem with this book is that it serves a dual purpose, and I only have one copy. I want to keep it because of its scientific value, but I also want to give it to my youngest son... I guess that I will have to buy another copy. It will be money well spent. -- Douglas A. Wilcox Wetlands Journal 20050714 A great book! I was feeling quite frustrated until I found this new book from Timber Press. A quick read through will reveal many candidates for upcoming plantings. One could also use it as a casual field guide to identify plants and plant communities while hiking. -- V. Ehrlich St. John's Express 20050722 An encyclopedia of experience. -- Joel M. Lerner Washington Post 20050723 This book will interest readers who, regardless of their educational background, wish to learn about using native plants for gardening. -- D. A. Lovejoy Choice 20050710 A beautifully designed book with solid information on gardening. -- Cheryl B. Wilson Daily Hampshire Gazette 20060331 The text is easy to read, both regarding the printing and the writing. ... This is a very good, well written book and well worth the price. -- Jim Dronenburg Washington Gardener 20060501 An important resource for enthusiasts interested in gaining practical insight about gardening with native plants as well as those seeking to restore native plant habitats or enhance biodiversity. Library Journal 20071201 A welcome addition to my growing collection of books that list plants. ... Generously illustrated. ... Forthright, warts-and-all descriptions are common throughout. -- Elizabeth Licata Garden Rant 20080224
£33.25
Workman Publishing The HaveMore Plan
Book SynopsisThis classic guide to homesteading is based on solid, practical techniques that remain useful to everyone who wants to learn country skills and increase their self-sufficiency. By turns philosophical and instructional, Ed and Carolyn Robinson share their pioneering approach to efficiently growing vegetables, raising livestock, and building farm structures. Since it was first published in 1943, The Have-More Plan has inspired generations of homesteaders to make the most out of whatever land they have available.
£11.15
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Wildlife of Southern Forests habitat management
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£51.29
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Behavior of the Golden Eagle
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£27.89
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Fish of the Atlantic Hancock House Fishing
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£8.54
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada New Incubation Book
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£27.89
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Conservation through Aviculture ISBBC 2007
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£43.34
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Trees of the West
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£14.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada 195 Lakes West Vancouver to Stave Falls v 1
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£17.09
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Listening to the Earth
Book SynopsisThe author packs this powerful little book full of insights reflecting his rapport with nature. He views the earth as one stability in our lives that allows us to grasp eternal values from temporal issues.
£6.99
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Cranes Their Biology Husbandry Conservation
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£40.79
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Waterfowl Care Breeding and Conservation Care
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£22.09
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Flowers at My Feet Western Wildflowers in Legend
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£12.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Encyclopedia of the Lories
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£34.84
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Exploring the Upper Yukon River Carmacks to DC
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£12.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Exploring the Big Salmon River Quiet Lake to the
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£11.69
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Northern Goshawk
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£32.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Raptors at Risk
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£23.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Wings Across The Desert
Book SynopsisA story of experimental crane migration & release.Wings Across the Desert documents a quest to determine if a flock of cranes could be trained to follow a truck on a long-distance migration and arrive wild enough to survive after release. This fast-moving, and often humorous, odyssey describes the training of tiny crane chicks and then the truck-led convoy of the grown birds on a bone-jarring, backroad migration over the mountains and across the deserts of Arizona. David Ellis'' cranes and his team of unshaven, obsessively dedicated craniacs suffer collisions with powerlines, eagle attacks and close calls with an array or trains, trucks and cars. The mood of this true adventure story varies from playful to mournful as the wonder and harshness of nature imprints the journey''s outcome.
£17.09
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Captive Raptor Management Rehabilitation
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£32.79
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Great Bears of Hyder AK and Stewart BC
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Northwest Mountain Wildflowers
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£10.44
Hancock House Northwest Dryland Wildflowers Northwest
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Northwest Coastal Wildflowers
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Bald Eagle of Alaska BC and Washington
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£12.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Captive Birds in Health Disease Gamebirds
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£24.79
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Rocky Mountain Wildlife
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£17.84
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Wildlife of the North
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada My Journal Eagle
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada My Journal Flowers
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£10.44
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Eagles of Hornby Island
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£14.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Alaskas Father Goose Captain Gerald A Bud Bodding
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£17.84
