Nature and the natural world: general interest Books
Turner Publishing Company Puppy Love
Book SynopsisA fullcolor reference for puppy owners and admirersPuppy Love is part reference book, part coffee table book. Celebrating puppies from birth to age six months, it combines authoritative text about the care and training of young dogs with fullcolor photos of puppies being their charming, cuddly selves.
£16.99
Turner Publishing Company American Pit Bull Terrier Your Happy Healthy Pet
Book SynopsisYour Happy Healthy Pet The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with fullcolor photographsnow revised and redesigned to be even more readerfriendly! Powerful, but affectionate. Enthusiastic and fun, but hard working. Playful, yet provocative. Exceptionally intelligent, but sometimes comical.
£10.92
Turner Publishing Company Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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£11.95
Turner Publishing Company Miniature Schnauzer
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£10.91
John Wiley & Sons Inc Understanding Your Dog For Dummies For Dummies S
Book SynopsisA quarter of U.S. households own a dog, but many of these pooches have problems, ranging from obsessive barking to aggression. This easy-to-understand guide helps owners understand what makes Fido tick--and how to fix problem behaviors using practical, positive methods.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Fascinating World of Dogs 7 Chapter 1: A Dog for Life: Dog Psychology 101 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Your Dog 15 Chapter 3: Communicating with Your Dog 29 Chapter 4: Seeing Life from Your Dog’s Perspective 47 Part II: Embracing Your Dog’s Identity 61 Chapter 5: Identifying Your Dog’s Individuality 63 Chapter 6: Interpreting Your Dog’s Breed-Specific Traits 83 Chapter 7: Sensory Perceptions 95 Chapter 8: Meeting the Needs of Your Growing Puppy 107 Chapter 9: Reading and Communicating as Your Dog Ages 123 Part III: Doggie Delinquency 137 Chapter 10: Inspiring Behavior with Motivational Techniques 139 Chapter 11: Helping Your Dog Learn from Everyday Living 159 Chapter 12: Happy Training, Happy Tails 171 Part IV: Dogs Don’t Misbehave: Misperceptions and Solutions 185 Chapter 13: Addressing and Solving Problem Behavior 187 Chapter 14: Countering Anxiety-Based Behavior 205 Chapter 15: Understanding and Resolving Aggressive Behavior 221 Part V: The Part of Tens 241 Chapter 16: Ten Forms of Silent Communication 243 Chapter 17: Ten Common Misunderstandings 249 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Become Your Dog’s Leader 255 Index 261
£11.99
The University of Michigan Press Rouge River Revived
Book SynopsisThe Rouge River is a mostly urbanized watershed of about 500 square miles populated by nearly 1.4 million people. While not geographically large, the river has played an outsized role in the history of southeast Michigan. Rouge River Revived describes the river’s history from pre-European times into the 21st century.Table of Contents Prologue – John H. Hartig and Jim Graham Chapter 1. The Setting: An Urban Watershed – Alan Van Kerckhove Chapter 2. First Peoples of the Rouge River – Kay McGowan Chapter 3. Putting the Rouge to Work – Nancy Darga Chapter 4. Henry Ford and the Rouge River – Brian James Egen and John H. Hartig Chapter 5. Rouge River Restoration: Revival of an Urban River – Annette DeMaria, Noel Mullett, and John H. Hartig Chapter 6. The Need for Green Infrastructure – Cyndi Ross Chapter 7. Rouge River Citizen Science – Sally Petrella Chapter 8. Environmental Education: Realizing Bill Stapp’s Vision – Sally Cole-Mish Chapter 9. The Rouge River Reborn: From Wen to Wonder – Orin G. Gelderloos, Dorothy F. McLeer, and Richard A. Simek Chapter 10. Reconnecting with Our Home Waters: Rouge Offers Growing Number of Recreational Opportunities – Kurt Kuban Chapter 11. Rouge River Champion – Jim Murray – John H. Hartig Chapter 12. Reflections – John H. Hartig and Jim Graham
£19.90
The University of Michigan Press Looking for Hickories
Book SynopsisA collection that establishes a voice for the spirit of the upper Midwest and Michigan and offers a look at the landscape as well as the everyday lives of the people who make up the region's small communities. It captures the nature of things and highlights the character and spirit of the Upper Midwest.
£16.10
The University of Michigan Press Arboretum America
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£27.50
LUP - University of Michigan Press A Guide to Michigans Endangered Wildlife
Book SynopsisProfiles eighty-one of Michigan’s endangered and threatened wildlife species. Detailed descriptive sketches are accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations by some of Michigan’s foremost nature photographers. Also featured are maps that delineate the distribution of endangered and threatened wildlife in Michigan.
£16.10
The University of Michigan Press Natural Coincidence
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£38.83
Dover Publications Inc. Fruit Key and Twig Key to Trees and Shrubs
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£8.29
Dover Publications Inc. Five Acres and Independence
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£15.72
Dover Publications Inc. Adventures with a Microscope
Book SynopsisWith a simple microscope and this book you can embark on 59 exciting adventures in the natural world make discoveries about the structures of numerous microscopic animals; find out what everyday objects and foods really look like at the cellular level; learn how to prepare specimens and slides. 142 illustrations.
£12.30
Dover Publications Inc. Farmers of Forty Centuries Organic Farming in
Book SynopsisIntriguing glimpses of early 20th century Asian farmers' utilization of waste; methods of irrigation, reforestation, and land reclamation; topics related to waste-free methods of cultivation; plus customs of the common people. 249 illustrations.
£14.24
Dover Publications Inc. Ten Acres Enough
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Dover Publications Inc. The Herb Book
Book SynopsisMore than 2,000 listings offer remedies for ragged nerves, nightmares, and coughing fits as well as suggestions for adding spice to recipes, coloring fabrics, freshening breath, and a host of other uses. Complete and concise descriptions of herbs, illustrated by more than 275 line drawings, offer the most comprehensive catalog of miracle plants ever published.
£19.97
Dover Publications Inc. A ThousandMile Walk to the Gulf
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£10.44
Dover Publications Inc. The Yosemite
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£8.54
Dover Publications Inc. Letters to a Friend
Book SynopsisThe great advocate for wilderness preservation wrote many letters extolling the wonders of Yosemite. His lyric, vividly written accounts describe sheep-herding, guiding visitors, and studying the region's diverse splendors.
£6.49
Dover Publications Inc. Our National Parks
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£11.87
Thames & Hudson Ltd Living Wild
Book SynopsisExplores the lifestyles of families and individuals around the world who have escaped the daily grind to create a new life in harmony with nature. The impact of climate change and the pressures of city life â not to mention the life-changing events of the last few years â have left many of us dreaming of a simpler existence that benefits the environment and resets the mind. The lifting of restrictions, including travel, has meant that more of us than ever are re-evaluating how and where we live, eschewing disposable culture in favour of a more meaningful and sustainable way of life. From a family who relocated to the remote Australian bush to a young couple who live and work on a narrowboat on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal in the UK, Living Wild tells the stories of people around the world who have made the leap into the unknown, exploring what inspired them and how the move has impacted upon their families and livelihoods. From tackling the daily challenges of living off-grTable of ContentsIntroduction: Following a Wilder Path An Olive Farm in Provence, France A Mountaintop Cabin, Switzerland A Regenerative Farm in Mecklenburg, Germany A Wooded Retreat, Norway An Old Railway Carriage, Australia In Harmony with the Seasons, France Creativity & Craft Autumnal Gardens in Bulgaria At Home in the Australian Bush A Ranch on the Great Plains, USA The Olive Trees and the Moon, Portugal Farm to Table Little Floating Home, UK A Cabin Van in the Cairngorms, UK An Artist’s Shack, Australia Into the Wilderness, Finland Wanderlust & Technology Communal Living in Normandy, France A Florist’s Haven, UK A Yurt at the Foot of the Tetons, USA Tiny House in a Forest, UK Directory Acknowledgments
£21.25
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Illustrated Natural History of Selborne
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1789, this is a study of the flora and fauna of the parish of Selborne in Hampshire. This volume also includes the author's correspondence with the two distinguished naturalists, Thomas Penant and the Honourable Daines Barrington.Trade Review'A bibliographic treat, both editorially and pictorially … a book of authority and charm' - House & Garden'Would make the perfect seasonal gift for anyone who wants to shake off the winter blues and stray out into the spring fields and woods' - Independent
£14.44
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Great Naturalists
Book SynopsisFrom Classical times to the 19th century, the great quest to discover and define the intoxicating diversity of the natural world attracted a host of intrepid thinkers and explorers. Aristotle and Linnaeus set out to classify nature; Joseph Banks and von Humboldt made perilous journeys to collect and record it. Antony van Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria with a homemade microscope and James Hutton revealed the immense age of the Earth. Mary Anning hunted fossils; others insects, birds and plants. Georges Cuvier pondered extinction, and Charles Darwin proclaimed the origin of species. With their radical thinking and commitment to close observation, these pioneers laid foundations for the specialist scientists of today. Here thirty-nine of them are brought vividly to life by an array of experts, with illustrations from the unmatched archive of the Natural History Museum, London.
£9.89
University of California Press Natural History of the Islands of California
Book SynopsisDiscusses both the human and the natural history of the islands of California, including all eight Channel Islands, Ano Nuevo, the Farallons, and the islands of San Francisco Bay. This title explores the formation of the islands; discuss the history of human habitation.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION 1 ISLAND ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY 2 GEOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE ISLANDS 3 EARLY HUMAN POPULATIONS ON THE CALIFORNIA ISLANDS 4 MARINE LIFE 5 SANTA CATALINA ISLAND 6 THE NORTHERN CHANNEL ISLANDS 7 THE OUTER SOUTHERN CHANNEL ISLANDS:SAN CLEMENTE, SAN NICOLAS, AND SANTA BARBARA 8 AÑO NUEVO ISLAND 9 THE FARALLON ISLANDS 10 THE ISLANDS OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY EPILOGUE Selected References Index
£26.35
University of California Press The Encyclopedia of Animals a Complete Visual Guide
Book SynopsisOffers an exploration of the world of animals. This title offers coverage of all sorts of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates. It includes an introductory overview of animal evolution, biology, behavior, classification, habitats, and current conservation issues.Trade Review"This book would be an ideal introduction to zoology for school and public libraries."--Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)Table of ContentsHow to use this book THE ANIMAL WORLD Animal life Animals through the ages Classifying animals Biology and behavior Habitats and adaptation Animals in danger MAMMALS Introducing mammals Monotremes Marsupials Anteaters Insectivores Tree shrews Flying lemurs Bats Primates Carnivores Whales and dolphins Sea cows Elephants Hoofed mammals Hyraxes Aardvark Pangolins Rodents Lagomorphs Elephant shrews BIRDS Introducing birds Ratites and tinamous Penguins Divers and grebes Albatrosses and petrels Pelicans Herons Waterfowl Birds of prey Gamebirds Cranes Waders Pigeons Parrots and cockatoos Cuckoos and turacos Owls Nightjars and frogmouths Hummingbirds and swifts Mousebirds and trogons Kingfishers Woodpeckers and toucans Passerines REPTILES Introducing reptiles Tortoises and turtles Crocodilians Lizards Snakes AMPHIBIANS Introducing amphibians Salamanders and newts Caecilians Frogs and toads FISHES Introducing fishes Jawless fishes Sharks and rays Bony fishes Fleshy-finned fishes Lungfishes Bonytongues Eels and tarpons Sardines Catfishes Salmon Dragonfishes Lanternfishes Cod and anglerfishes Spiny-rayed fishes INVERTEBRATES Introducing invertebrates Sponges Cnidarians Jellies Worms Spiders Centipedes and millipedes Crustaceans Mollusks Echinoderms Insects Glossary Index Contributors Acknowledgments
£39.13
University of California Press Stewards Fork A Sustainable Future for the
Book SynopsisProvides a multidimensional perspective on Klamath Mountains region and asks, how can we most effectively steward this spectacular landscape toward a sustainable future? This title introduces the Klamath's ecosystems, including its geology and diverse flora and fauna, and then discusses its native cultures and inhabitants.
£21.25
University of California Press The California Deserts
Book SynopsisExplores the remarkable diversity of life in this harsh yet fragile quarter of the Golden State. This book illuminates how that diversity, created by drought and heat, has evolved with climate change since the Ice Ages. It also takes the measure of the ecological condition of these deserts, presenting issues of conservation and restoration.Trade Review"Through the eloquent and skillful interweaving of cultural, scientific, and natural history themes, Pavlik and University of California Press have set a new standard for books on the ecology of natural bioregions." Conservation Biology "Delightful book ... The California Deserts reads like a novel, unraveling mystery after mystery of these arid lands... This is a 'must read' for any naturalist interested in California deserts, and it will likely set a new standard in what we should look for in 'field guides.'" -- Laurie J. Vitt Qtly Review Of Biology "A wonderful resource for any naturalist, educator, or person that is eager to learn more about the diversity of the unique desert ecosystems of California." -- Keri McNew Botanical Rsrch Inst. Of Txs (Jbrit) "Approachable and beautifully illustrated text that clearly lays out the complexities of the desert ecosystems of California and the problems that they face." Ecological Restoration "What a desert book should be like, written in such fashion that even if you have no interest in deserts whatsoever, you will still enjoy reading the book. Most desert writing is turgid. This book is not." Digital Tibetan Buddhist Altar "Pavlik takes the reader on an ecological exploration of the arid regions of the Golden State... Excellent." Aptos TimesTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION: THE LOST BASKET REDISCOVERY Coming to Explore Coming to Conquer Coming to Understand Coming to Cherish A CONSPIRACY OF EXTREMES Geography of a Bioregion Climate Geology Soils Waters OPERATION AND ORIGINS Ecosystem Operations in the Desert Bioregion Origins of the Desert Bioregion REMARKABLE BIOTA Biological Diversity: The Richness of Species Evolving with Drought Drought-Susceptible Species Drought-Avoiding Species Drought-Tolerant Species GREATER THAN THE SUM OF THE PARTS Great Basin Communities Mojave Communities Sonoran Communities FUTURE OF AN ARID BIOREGION Current Threats Ecological Remedies Weaving a New Basket References Art Credits Index
£27.00
University of California Press Darkening Peaks
Book SynopsisDiscusses the ways that scientists have observed and modeled glaciers, tells how climate change is altering their size and distribution, and looks at their effect on human life.Trade Review" A fascinating and stimulating volume ... a wonderful reference ... and a thumping good read." Journal Of Quaternary Science
£56.80
University of California Press The Environment and World History
Book SynopsisSince around 1500 CE, humans have shaped the global environment in ways that were previously unimaginable. This book offers an overview of global environmental history throughout this remarkable 500-year period. It examines the connections between environmental change and other topics of early and modern world history.Trade Review"A collection of articles dealing with various environmental subjects covering different parts of the world. This book provides exactly this." Canadian Journal Of History "[Gives] a truly integrative understanding of world history." Abstracts Of Public Administration, Development And Environment "This well-organized, clearly written volume finally eliminates any anxiety environmental historians have wrestled with for decades." -- Niklas Robinson Journal Of World HistoryTable of ContentsList of Figures, Maps, and Tables Preface Acknowledgments Part One: Overview 1. Introduction: World History and Environmental History Kenneth Pomeranz 2. The Big Story: Human History, Energy Regimes, and the Environment Edmund Burke III 3. Toward a Global System of Property Rights in Land John F. Richards Part Two: Rivers, Regions, and Developmentalism 4. The Transformation of the Middle Eastern Environment, 1500 B.C.E.-2 C.E. Edmund Burke III 5. The Transformation of China's Environment, 1500-2 Kenneth Pomeranz 6. The Rhine as a World River Mark Cioc 7. Continuity and Transformation: Colonial Rice Frontiers and Their Environmental Impact on the Great River Deltas of Mainland Southeast Asia Michael Adas Part Three: Landscapes, Conquests, Communities, and the Politics of Knowledge 8. Beyond the Colonial Paradigm: African History and Environmental History in Large-Scale Perspective William Beinart 9. Environmental Histories of India: Of States, Landscapes, and Ecologies Mahesh Rangarajan 10. Latin American Environmental History: A Shifting Old/New Field Lise Sedrez 11. The Predatory Tribute-Taking State: A Framework for Understanding Russian Environmental History Douglas R. Weiner Select Bibliography List of Contributors Index
£25.50
University of California Press The California Naturalist Handbook
Book SynopsisProvides an introduction to California's natural history with an emphasis on observation, discovery, communication, stewardship and conservation. This title discusses how to create and use a field notebook, natural resource interpretation, and collaborative conservation and serves as the primary text for the California Naturalist Program.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to California Natural History and the World of Naturalists California's Biodiversity The Biodiversity Crisis A Brief History of Natural History and Naturalists Traditional Ecological Knowledge Why Be A Naturalist? Field Notebook: An Essential Record for Every Naturalist Field notebook Field journal General journaling practices The Language of Naturalists Linneaus's classification system Geographic range Getting Out and About Explore! Chapter 2: Geology, Climate, and Soils Earth's Formation and Plate Tectonics Shaping California Rocks in California California's Climate Diversity of California Microclimates Soil Structure and Nutrients Nutrient Cycling Decomposition Mycorrhizal Relationships Mining in California Explore! Chapter 3: Water Scaling Water: From Molecules to Our Environment The Water Cycle Stream Processes Biological Inputs Chemical Inputs Physical Inputs The Path of a River Estuaries Intertidal zone Wetlands California's Lakes California's Freshwater Fish Rivers Today California Water Management and Law Challenges for the Future: Population Growth and Climate Change Explore! Chapter 4: Plants Lifestyles of Rich and Famous Plants Parts of a Plant Pollination Seed Dispersal Plant Communities of California Plants and People Native American Plant Uses California's Plant Communities and Climate Change Explore! Chapter 5: Forest, Woodland, Range Resources and Management History of California Forests and Their Management Forest Dynamics California Forests and Wildfire Fragmentation of Forests Carbon Sequestration Rangelands and Livestock Grazing Management Conservation Biology Explore! Chapter 6: Animals Evolutionary Groups Invertebrates Vertebrates Fishes Amphibians Dinosaurs Birds Lizards and Snakes Mammals Human Activity and Domestic and Introduced Animals Explore! Chapter 7: Energy and Global Environmental Challenges Forms and Sources of Energy Forms of Energy Sources of Energy The Energetic Basis of Life Energy Use by People Global Environmental Challenges Climate Change Ozone Depletion Dead Zones, Fertilizers and Manure Management Agricultural Issues Agriculture and Carbon Sequestration Air Quality Solid Waste Population Explore! Chapter 8: Interpretation, Communication, and Citizen Science Interpretation: Why, what and how The Interpretive Talk A Naturalist Walk Communication Communication in the Community Collaborative Conservation Citizen Science Explore! Glossary
£25.50
University of California Press Field Guide to California Insects
Book SynopsisBeautifully illustrated and approachable, this is the only California-specific, statewide book devoted to all groups of insects. Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide toCalifornia Insectsnow includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs. Engaging accounts focus on distinguishing features, remarkable aspects of biology, and geographical distribution in the state. An accessible and compact introduction to identifying, understanding, and appreciating these often unfamiliar and fascinating creatures, this guide covers insects that readers are likely to encounter in homes and natural areas, cities and suburbs, rural lands and wilderness. It also addresses exotic and invasive species and their impact on native plants and animals. Field Guide to California Insects remains the definitive portable reference and a captivating read for beginners as well as avid naturalists. Trade Review"When it comes to natural history field guides for the United States at the state level, no series ever published can even approach the California Natural History Guides for either breadth or depth of coverage." * Well-read Naturalist *"A fantastic book—well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and an opportunity for you to become not a Big Game Hunter, but a Little Game Hunter." * Bug Squad *Table of ContentsPreface INTRODUCTION What Is an Insect? Growth and Reproduction Breathing and Circulation Feeding Stinging Distribution and Diversity of the California Insect Fauna Topography Geographical Distribution Diversity Microhabitats Making an Insect Collection Classification Names Synopsis of Hexapods and the Orders of Insects ACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT Coneheads (Class Protura) Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura) Springtails (Class Collembola) Insects (Class Insecta) Acknowledgments Glossary Bibliography Online Resources Photo Credits Index About the Authors
£64.00
University of California Press Field Guide to California Insects Second Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review"When it comes to natural history field guides for the United States at the state level, no series ever published can even approach the California Natural History Guides for either breadth or depth of coverage." * Well-read Naturalist *"A fantastic book—well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and an opportunity for you to become not a Big Game Hunter, but a Little Game Hunter." * Bug Squad *Table of ContentsPreface INTRODUCTION What Is an Insect? Growth and Reproduction Breathing and Circulation Feeding Stinging Distribution and Diversity of the California Insect Fauna Topography Geographical Distribution Diversity Microhabitats Making an Insect Collection Classification Names Synopsis of Hexapods and the Orders of Insects ACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT Coneheads (Class Protura) Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura) Springtails (Class Collembola) Insects (Class Insecta) Acknowledgments Glossary Bibliography Online Resources Photo Credits Index About the Authors
£29.85
University of California Press A Natural History of California
Book SynopsisDescribes the natural history of California - a state with a greater range of landforms, a greater variety of habitats, and more kinds of plants and animals than any area of equivalent size in all of North America. This book focuses on each distinctive region of the state, addressing its climate, rocks, soil, plants, and animals.Trade Review"...if you are an explorer or even would-be explorer of California’s multivariate landscapes, you should find space for Natural History of California on your reference shelf." * Sierra *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction 1 * CALIFORNIA'S NATURAL REGIONS 2 * BASIC ECOLOGY 3 * BASIC GEOLOGY 4 * SIERRA NEVADA 5 * MOUNTAINTOPS 6 * PACIFIC NORTHWEST 7 * COAST RANGES 8 * CISMONTANE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: MAINLAND AND ISLANDS 9 * CALIFORNIA'S DESERTS 10 * THE GREAT CENTRAL VALLEY 11 * INLAND WATERS AND ESTUARIES Epilogue Noteworthy Publications Index
£32.30
University of California Press Americas Largest Classroom
Book SynopsisOver the past 100years,visitorlearningat America's national parks hasgrown and evolved. Today, there are over 400 National Park Service (NPS) sites, representingover eightymillion acres. Sites exist in every USstate and territory and are located on land, at sea, in remote areas, and in major urban centers. Every year, more than 300 million people visit national parks, and several million of them are children engaged in one of many educational programs hosted by the NPS. America's Largest Classrooms offers insight and practical advice for improving educational outreach at national parksas well as suggestions for classroom educators on how to meaningfully incorporate parks into their curricula. Viaa wide collectionof case studiesranging from addressing inclusivity at parks and public lands to teaching about science and social issuesthis book illustrates innovations and solutions thatwill be of interest to nature interpreters, outdoor educators, and policy makers, as well as professors Table of ContentsList of Contributors Foreword. National Parks: “America’s Best” Outdoor Classrooms Milton Chen Preface Acknowledgments SECTION I. THE LONG VIEW OF LEARNING IN THE PARKS 1 Dynamic Learning Landscapes: The Evolution of Education in Our National Parks Julia Washburn 2 Commentary: Perspectives on Heritage Leadership Theresa Coble 3 Invoking the Spirit of History on the Journey through Hallowed Ground James A. Percoco 4 Two Different Ways of Knowing the Glacier Area Donal Carbaugh SECTION II. FEEDBACK LOOPS: SYSTEMS AND SCIENCE LEARNING 5 Learning about Climate Change in Our National Parks Shawn Davis and Jessica L. Thompson 6 Place-Based Education at Teton Science Schools: Inspiring Curiosity, Engagement, and Leadership in National Parks and Beyond Kevin Krasnow, Nate McClennen, Amanda Kern, Patrick Leary, and Greg Peck 7 Three-Dimensional Learning: “Upping the Game” in Citizen Science Projects Ana K. Houseal 8 Mentoring Mountain Raingers: Beyond Basic Hydrological Field Research in the Great Smoky Mountains Douglas K. Miller SECTION III. HEALTH AND SELF: EMPOWERING LEARNING IN PARKS 9 Learning Environmental Psychology in the National Parks Donna K. McMillan 10 Can Signage Influence Healthy Behavior? The Case of Catoctin Mountain National Park Mallika Bose, Lara Nagle, Jacob Benfield, Heather Costigan, Jeremy Wimpey, and B. Derrick Taff 11 Learning Historic Places with Diverse Populations: An Exploratory Study of Student Perceptions Jenice L. View and Andrea Guiden 12 “I Felt Like a Scientist!”: Accessing America’s National Parks on Every Campus Natalie Bursztyn, Richard Goode, and Colleen McDonough SECTION IV. PARTNERING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEARNERS 13 Place-Based Learning Fosters Engagement and Opportunities for Innovative Partnerships Susan Newton 14 A Partnership Model of Education at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Deb Yandala, Katie Wright, and Jesús Sánchez 15 Pura Vida Inspires Diversity and Engagement at Grand Teton National Park Teddi (Hofmann) Freedman 16 What Really “Matters” at Stephen T. Mather Building Arts and Craftsmanship High School Deborah Shanley and Lois Adams-Rodgers 17 Learning Historic Places with Diverse Populations: Making the Case for Teacher-Ranger Professional Development Jenice L. View and Paula Cristina Azevedo SECTION V. STRATEGIC INTENTION FOR PARK LEARNING AND PRACTICE 18 Lessons Learned from Museums: Family Learning in National Parks Colleen Bourque and Ana K. Houseal 19 Identifying Outcomes for Environmental Education at National Parks Robert B. Powell, Marc J. Stern, and B. Troy Frensley 20 Valuing Education and Learning in the National Parks Tim Marlowe, Linda J. Bilmes, and John Loomis 21 Commentary: National Parks as Places for Free-Choice Learning Martin Storksdieck and John Falk Afterword Jonathan B. Jarvis Index
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University of California Press The Truth about Nature Environmentalism in the
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is an important book for people wanting to understand the interactions between social media and other platforms, truth, and the environment. While the book does not offer easy answers, it will be useful to scholars and practitioners in multiple fields who are working on their diagnosis of the problem." * Journal of Development Studies *"The significance of this book goes far beyond the environmental dimension, as the main argument and the detailed analysis to which it gives rise are of the utmost importance for understanding the social and political tensions that animate the world today." * New Global Studies *"Truth is a prime example of topical, generative, cutting-edge contemporary political ecology. . . .Thanks to Büscher’s versatility and clear language, the book is commendable to students of political ecology, sociology, online cultures, social theory scholars, conservation practitioners, and other interested non-academics." * Human Ecology *"Truth About Nature reads like a remedy thanks to its political-ecological outlook, with its feet on the empirical ground, its heart in the practical world, and its head in the conceptual sky; it stands contradictions and does what others only write about- dialectics." * Springer Nature *Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments Introduction: The Truth about Nature? Part One. (Meta)theoretical Bearings 1. Truth Tensions Part Two. The Political Economy of Platforms, Post-truth, and Power 2. Sharing Truths and Natures 3. Between Platforms, Post-truth, and Power Part Three. Environmentalism 2.0 4. Conservation 2.0: The Politics of Cocreation 5. Elephant 2.0: The Politics of Platforms 6. Kruger 2.0: The Politics of Distinction 7. Rhino 2.0: The Politics of Hysteria Conclusion: Speaking Truth to Power Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Climate Stewardship
Book SynopsisAs climate disruption intensifies the world over, Californians are finding solutions across a diversity of communities and landscapes. Though climate change is a global existential threat, we cannot wait for nation-states to solve the problem when there are actions we can take now to protect our own communities. In Climate Stewardship: Taking Collective Action to Protect California, readers are invited on a journey to discover that all life is interconnected and shaped by climate and to learn how communities can help tackle climate change. Climate Stewardship shares stories from everyday people and shows how their actions enhance the resilience of communities and ecosystems across ten distinct bioregions. Climate science that justifies these actions is woven throughout, making it easy to learn about Earth's complex systems. The authors interpret and communicate these stories in a way that is enjoyable, inspiring, and even amusing. California is uniquely positioned to develop and implement novel solutions to widespread climate challenges, owing to the state's remarkable biogeographic diversity and robust public science programs. Produced in collaboration with the UC California Naturalist Program, Climate Stewardship focuses on regenerative approaches to energy, agriculture, and land and water use across forested, agricultural, and urban landscapes. The authors' hopeful and encouraging tone aims to help readers develop a sense that they, too, can act now to make meaningful change in their communities.Trade Review"The blend of accessible science with compelling human stories, focused on the most critical issue of our time, is the salient contribution of this timely book." * California History *Table of ContentsForeword by Greg Sarris Preface: United by Nature, Guided by Science Acknowledgments 1 Extreme Events: Life in the New Normal 2 Big Bay to Tech Town 3 A Changing Harvest 4 Keeping Forests Green and Snow White 5 Climate Canaries 6 Los Angeles Plants Itself 7 Riding the California Current In the End References Index
£15.29
Cambridge University Press The Island of South Georgia
Book SynopsisSouth Georgia is a remote and beautiful island with a varied and intriguing history. This extensively illustrated book is the only comprehensive account of the island, combining historical, geographical, commercial, scientific and political events in a remarkable tour de force. The account is written by a former officer of the British Antarctic Survey, Robert Headland, who spent several periods of scientific duty on the island, the first of these in 1977 greatly stimulating his interest in all aspects of this unique environment. He was present on the island in 1982 during the invasion by the Argentinian forces. Details of these and other events connected with the invasion are included in this book.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'His deep interest in South Georgia and his detailed knowledge of its natural environment and history shines through in his comprehensive account of the island.' The Times Higher Education SupplementReview of the hardback: 'I assert at once that this is a truly splendid book by a knowledgeable scholar, catholic in interest and qualified by extensive personal experience of the island.' Geographical JournalTable of ContentsList of illustrations; Foreword Sir Rex Hunt CMG; Preface; 1. Geography, administration and population; 2. Discovery of and first landing on South Georgia; 3. Early history and the first epoch of sealing; 4. Expeditions, visits and other events on South Georgia from 1882; 5. Whaling, second sealing and settlement; 6. Travel and communications; 7. Physical sciences; the land, ocean and atmosphere; 8. The natural history of South Georgia; 9. Military action, events on South Georgia in 1982 and the island's future; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
£44.99
MP-MEL Melbourne University Backyard Insects
Book SynopsisFrom aphids to flies, ladybirds to wasps, insects of all shapes and sizes share our homes and gardens. Now available in an updated edition, this volume explores the secrets and habits of more than one hundred little critters that are common to backyard Australia. It is an indispensable guide for nature lovers, gardeners and kids of all ages.
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Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Llive Llaugh Llove Llike a Llama
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Random House USA Inc The Uninhabitable Earth Life After Warming
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The Uninhabitable Earth hits you like a comet, with an overflow of insanely lyrical prose about our pending Armageddon.”—Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday DemonWith a new afterwordIt is worse, much worse, than you think. If your anxiety about global warming is dominated by fears of sea-level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of what terrors are possible—food shortages, refugee emergencies, climate wars and economic devastation. An “epoch-defining book” (The Guardian) and “this generation’s Silent Spring” (The Washington Post), The Uninhabitable Earth is both a travelogue of the near future and a meditation on how that future will look to those living through it—the ways that warming promises to transform global politics, the meaning of technology and nature in the
£15.30
Alfred A. Knopf National Audubon Society Birds of North America
Book SynopsisUpdated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the world's most trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike“If you’ve ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful, freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect for you.” —Portland Book ReviewDeveloped by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color ph
£37.80
Alfred A. Knopf National Audubon Society Trees of North America
Book SynopsisUpdated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the trees of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers [Makes] it easier than ever to figure out which trees are in your yard or are along the trail while you’re hiking. Every nature lover needs this guide. —Portland Book ReviewThis handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 540 species, with nearly 2,500 full-color photographs--including images of the bark, fruit, and flowers, as well as photos that illustrate leaf shape and seasonal color changes. For
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HarperCollins Publishers Pukkas Promise
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£14.44
Mariner Books Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians
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Mariner Books A Wolf Called Romeo
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Good Birders Still Dont Wear White
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£11.69
Mariner Books Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests
Book SynopsisA comprehensive field guide to the nests and nesting behavior of North American birdsBeyond being a simple reference book, the Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests is a practical, educational, and intimate doorway to our continent’s bird life. The diversity of nests and nesting strategies of birds reflect the unique biology and evolution of these charismatic animals. Unlike any other book currently on the market, this guide comprehensively incorporates nest design, breeding behavior, and habitat preferences of North American birds to provide the reader with a highly functional field resource and an engaging perspective of this sensitive part of a bird’s life cycle.
£19.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company A Naturalist at Large
Book SynopsisFrom one of the finest scientist/writers of our time comes an engaging record of a life spent in close observation of the natural world, one that has yielded “marvelous, mind-altering” (Los Angeles Times) insight and discoveries.
£18.00
