Nature and the natural world: general interest Books
Goose Lane Editions Home Chronicle of a North Country Life
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Beth's sense of home is not of a static dwelling, but of a place of seasons, cycles, and lifespans, or experiences and memories. This is a book for your soul." -- Freeman Patterson * Telegraph Journal *"Powning takes her camera, her pen and, most important, her spirit into the landscape. . . . The delicate, often beautiful photographs combine with a quietly spirited naturalistic prose in an Annie Dillard-Henry David Thoreau mode to produce a work evocative in both sensual and domestic ways." * Globe and Mail *"Beth Powning's beautiful celebration of natural life is meet and proper for these unnatural times. I think it will be read for years to come." -- E.L. Doctorow
£16.99
Rlpg/Galleys Underground Storage Tank Management
Book SynopsisThis practical guide to regulatory compliance and good management practice addresses key issues in UST management. The author offers recommendations for developing and maintaining UST management programs that not only minimize the risk of a release but also reduce the potential for costly repercussions. This 5th Edition contains five new chapters that address updates to the EPA''s approval of state regulatory and trust fund programs, soil sampling and analytical guidelines, the evolution of tank testing strategies, National Fire Protection Pamphlet 329, new state-of-the-art technology, and SPCC plans. Chapters cover regulatory highlights, inventory control, leak prediction, tank closure, testing, monitoring and release detection, tank design, secondary containment, installation, maintenance and retrofit, storing hazardous substances, remedial action, and more.
£131.40
MP-NSW NewSouth Publishing A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia
Book SynopsisThis beautiful book highlights an often overlooked, but remarkable, aspect of our natural world: Australia's fungi. Many are brightly coloured, some fluorescent, some are elegant, others squat, some fragrant, more still are highly toxic. This field guide showcases many of these species in all their splendour.
£19.51
Michigan State University Press Global Bioethics Building on the Leopold Legacy
Book SynopsisPotter's definition of bioethics from Global Bioethics is, Biology combined with diverse humanistic knowledge forging a science that sets a system of medical and environmental priorities for acceptable survival.
£15.82
Michigan State University Press Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide Watchable
Book SynopsisThe Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 121 of the best locations in Michigan for viewing wildlife, from wolves and moose on Isle Royale to the thousands of migrating waterfowl along the shores of Lake Erie.
£9.33
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Beyond the Trees Stories of Wisconsin Forests
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£24.26
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Jens Jensen Writings Inspired by Nature
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£19.96
Wisconsin Historical Society Press The Bark River Chronicles Stories from a
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£16.11
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Walking Home Ground In the Footsteps of Muir
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£18.36
Wisconsin Historical Society Press The Land Still Lives
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£20.00
Wisconsin Historical Society Press From the Lookout Memories of Peninsula State
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£18.36
Tidewater Publishers Naturalist on the Nanticoke
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£13.63
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chesapeake Bay Nature of the Estuary
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£12.59
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi The View From Cascade Head Lessons for the
Book SynopsisCascade Head, on the Oregon Coast between Lincoln City and Neskowin, offers stunning ocean views, good hiking, and habitat for a variety of species, and is one of Oregon's most productive research areas. Bruce Byers draws from his experiences living and working at Cascade Head to present an overview of its ecological and human landscape.
£19.51
John Wiley & Sons City Limits Walking Portlands Boundary
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£15.96
John Wiley & Sons Good Wood Growth Loss and Renewal
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£17.95
John Wiley & Sons Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington
Book SynopsisFor 70 years, people have turned to one book to learn about Northwest trees: Trees to Know in Oregon. This new edition, retitled Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington, expands its scope to cover more territory and include more trees.
£16.96
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi The Ground at My Feet Sustaining a Family and a
Book SynopsisWeaving lyric essays, poems, natural history, forest science, and a personal and familial account of grief and sustenance, Ann Stinson creates an unusually rich and layered account of life in a family forest in the Pacific Northwest.
£17.56
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi Shadows on the Klamath A Woman in the Woods
Book SynopsisIn the 1970s, Louise Wagenknecht returned to the Klamath River country of her childhood to take a job with the US Forest Service, only to discover that navigating the shoals of professional and personal relationships as an adult was much more challenging than she ever dreamed.
£19.96
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi White Poplar Black Locust
Book SynopsisLouise Wagenknecht grew up in one of the West's last company lumber towns, Hilt on the California-Oregon border. There she witnessed the dying years of a unique way of life. White Poplar, Black Locust is the story of transformation, but it is also a noteworthy addition to the literature of place, and a sensitive and richly textured family memoir.
£22.46
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi Child of Steens Mountain
£15.26
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
Univ of Chicago Behalf of Up Colorado Natural History of the Colorado Plateau and Great
Book SynopsisProvides a summary of the region's geology, climates, and biology, including thorough treatments of the area's insects, fish and reptiles. This title discusses the ecology and distribution of prehistoric human cultures in the region; how modern humans have used (and abused) resources; and, the impact of post-Pleistocene environmental changes.
£23.70
State University of New York Press SarahA Sexual Biography A Sexual Biography Suny
Book SynopsisSarah is the detailed case history of a UCLA undergraduate, written by a UCLA psychology professor. It is a unique case of psychological survival. Despite vicious sexual abuse, Sarah has managed to adapt, survive, and grow.Balancing the intense emotional impact of Sarah''s first-person account, Dr. Abramson''s commentary is interpolated throughout the record of Sarah''s life. Sarah''s story was obtained from seven months of interviewing, plus her diaries, drawings, family photographs, and four years of follow-ups, correspondence, and observations. This book is significant in that it documents psychological resolution in the face of endless abuse and trauma. Dr. Abramson provides an unusual perspective by focusing less on the damage associated with abuse and more on Sarah''s gradual development of successful means of coping and surmounting negative patterns. He writes:If you read carefully, in between the abuse and self-destructive behaviors, Sarah emerges as an active, striving individual. Sarah does not give up-she is appalled, angry, depressed and confused, but she keeps fighting to maintain her integrity. The resolution of Sarah''s existential dilemma was the emergence of faith in herself.
£22.30
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
Utah State University Press Voice in the Wilderness Conversations with Terry
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£18.00
Washington State University Press Native Trees of Western Washington A Photographic
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction What is a tree?Coniferous vs. broad-leaved treesBasic tree physiologyWhy trees grow where they doWhat does it mean to be native?Identifying a speciesThe cycle of forest developmentLowland Conifers1. Douglas-fir 2. Western hemlock 3. Western redcedar 4. Grand fir 5. Sitka spruce 6. Western white pine 7. Lodgepole/shore pine 8. Pacific yew Lowland Broad-leaved Trees 9. Red alder10. Bigleaf maple 11. Black cottonwood 12. Bitter cherry13. Pacific willow 14. Scouler's willow 15. Pacific madrone 16. Cascara 17. Pacific dogwood 18. Paper birch 19. Oregon white oak 20. Oregon ash 21. Pacific crabappleHigh-elevation Species 22. Mountain hemlock 23. Pacific silver fir 24. Noble fir 25. Subalpine fir 26. Alaska yellow cedar 27. Engelmann spruce 28. Whitebark pineIsolated Populations 29. Ponderosa pine 30. Quaking aspen 31. Seaside juniper 32. Golden chinkapin Species Lists Species by family Species by shade tolerance Site tolerances of lowland speciesGlossary References Index of Common and Scientific names About the Author
£15.26
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
DeVorss & Co ,U.S. The Diary of a Mindful Dog Simple Thoughts from a
Book SynopsisIt only took author, Bob Luckin, a few weeks to get acquainted with his dog Murphy, a ten-pound Maltese, Poodle-Terrier mix. They got to know each other so well that they began sharing their thoughts even though they didn''t speak the same language. Bob used words and Murphy barked. But after a while, Murphy s sometimes annoying yet very effective nonverbal communication skills became a big part of their daily routine. Regardless of the odd sounds, gestures and looks, they always found a way to understand each other. Readers will enjoy the playful and sometimes comical comments of a dog who, not only has a nose close to the ground, but, also, possesses a simple heart that clearly expresses the joys of life. THE DIARY OF A MINDFUL DOG is a collection of what they have learned so far.
£7.99
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
John Wiley & Sons The Maltese 31 Happy Healthy Pet
Book SynopsisMaltese are elegant, yet fearless little dogs. With their long silky coats, these dogs require a lot of grooming. Bobbie Linden, a Maltese breeder and columnist for the AKC Gazette, turns her love for, and knowledge of the breed to the care of this feisty dog.
£9.99
Turner Publishing Company All Dogs Need Some Training
Book SynopsisLearn how to train your dog simply, humanely and effectively! This book will help you teach your dog basic skills like coming when called, heeling and walking on a leash. Even more, it will help you accomplish these things with a minimum of frustration and worry and a maximum of love.Table of ContentsChapter 1: All Dogs (and Their Owners) Need Some Training. Chapter 2: Teaching Your Dog Simply, Humanely and Effectively. Chapter 3: Start Your Puppy Right. Chapter 4: House--Training and Crate--Training. Chapter 5: The Basic Obedience Commands. Chapter 6: It's Your House, Not Your Dog's! Chapter 7: Does Your Dog Bark, Dig and Chew? Chapter 8: Games to Play with Your Dog. Chapter 9: The Next Step in Training. Chapter 10: Dog Sports and Activities. Chapter 11: Responsible Dog Ownership.
£9.39
John Wiley & Sons The English Springer Spaniel Owners Guide Hb 58
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£22.45
John Wiley & Sons The Rabbit Owners Guide To Happy Healthy Pet 146
Book SynopsisFor people who want a furry companion that doens't need twicedaily walks or extensive grooming.
£20.85
John Wiley & Sons The Pug Owners Guide To Happyhealthy Pet 56
Book SynopsisFor those who can't resist the face only a mother could love and the biggest body of the toy breeds.
£22.45
Gulf Publishing Co A Field Guide to Texas Trees Gulf Publishing
Book SynopsisThis descriptive handbook helps you identify the more than 220 trees considered to be native to Texas, plus the 30 species that have become naturalized.
£18.04
University of Iowa Press Fragile Giants
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£23.95
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 Loons
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£12.56
North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc Minnesota Phenology
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£14.39
