Wildlife: general interest Books
Waterford Press Tennessee Wildlife
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£8.50
Waterford Press Ltd Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve: A Folding
Book SynopsisOne of the world's premier wilderness areas, Glacier Bay is known for its large, contiguous, intact ecosystems, still dominated by natural processes. This beautifully illustrated guide -- produced with the assistance of Alaska Geographic -- highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, fishes, seashore creatures, trees, shrubs and wildflowers and includes a regional map. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Created in collaboration with Alaska Geographic. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this guide goes to support the important work of Alaska Geographic. Made in the USA.
£5.99
Waterford Press Ltd Alabama Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisFrom the Gulf beaches to the lower Appalachian mountains, it's no surprise that Alabama harbors a diversity of wildlife ranging from shore crabs and salamanders to the majestic state mammal, the black bear. Alabama Wildlife is a beautifully illustrated guide that highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects. An ecoregion map also features the state's most prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and resident alike. Made in the USA.
£8.48
Waterford Press Ltd Great Smoky Mountains Wildlife: A Folding Pocket
Book SynopsisThe diverse flora of the Great Smoky Mountains make it a magnet for wildlife. The area is home to over 240 species of birds and 50 species of mammals (including the densest population of black bears in the Eastern United States), 25 species of reptiles and at least 30 species of salamanders, earning the area the title of 'The SALAMANADER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD'. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.96
Waterford Press Ltd New Hampshire Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisThe state mammal -- the white-tailed deer -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout New Hampshire. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.96
Waterford Press Ltd Oklahoma Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisThe Great Plains Trail in Oklahoma is a road-based wildlife viewing trail that covers an incredible 1,777 miles and includes 33 counties. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd Wyoming Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisWyoming's diverse landscape ranges from sagebrush basins to alpine meadows and harbors a vast diversity of wildlife. Wyoming Wildlife is a beautifully illustrated guide that highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd Chesapeake Bay Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide
Book SynopsisChesapeake Bay supports more than 3,600 species of plants, fish and animals, including 348 species of fin fish and 173 species of shellfish. The familiar blue crab is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects, seashore creatures, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Also includes a regional map, information on the history of the region and how to protect and restore the bay habitats. It was developed in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Gateways & Water Trails Network. A portion of the proceeds are returned to the Network to further its important activities. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.92
Waterford Press Ltd The Chaparral Shrublands of Southern California:
Book SynopsisChaparral -- the shrub-dominated landscape found in-between the coast and the mountains -- is California's most extensive ecosystem and can be found in every single county in the state. This beautifully illustrated guide -- produced with the assistance of the San Diego Audubon Society and other partners -- highlights over 140 familiar species of trees and wildflowers, cacti, insects, reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals (and their tracks). Proceeds from the sale of this guide go in part to further the work of the sponsoring partner. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd Iowa Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar
Book SynopsisIowa has seven national wildlife refuges and one wetland management district totaling 110,000 acres. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.88
Waterford Press Maryland DC Wildlife
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£8.50
Waterford Press Ltd Mississippi Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisThe state mammals -- the red fox and white-tailed deer -- are two of the thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Mississippi. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.36
Waterford Press Ltd Nebraska Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisNebraska has identified 40 biologically unique landscapes which are home to a variety of wildlife. The state mammal -- the white-tailed deer -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Cornhusker State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.98
Waterford Press Ltd Nevada Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisThe state mammal -- the desert bighorn sheep -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Silver State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.34
Waterford Press Ltd North Dakota Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisNorth Dakota boasts 63 National Wildlife Refuges (more than any other state), spread over more than 290,000 acres. The state fish -- the northern pike -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the state. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£8.10
Waterford Press Ltd Rhode Island Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisIt may be the smallest state in the nation, but Rhode Island's habitats support thousands of species of animals and invertebrates. Rhode Island Wildlife is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast exploring this little gem. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds,mammals,reptiles,amphibians,butterflies,insects,invertebrates, fishes and seashore life. Included is a map of the state's eco-regions and prominent wildlife sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide is a great reference to have with you out in the field and is perfect for novices or experts. Made in the USA.
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd South Dakota Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisFrom the Black Hills and Badlands to the Northern Plains, South Dakota is rich in native wildlife. The state mammal -- the coyote -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the state. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd Edible Plants of the Eastern Woodlands: A Folding
Book SynopsisIn a survival situation, exertion and caloric output have to be constantly weighed against the caloric gain. Edible plants are often the most accessible and intelligent food choice, provided you are aware of a plant's nutritional value. Knowing which plants are edible and their relative caloric value is key to determining what to eat. This simplified waterproof guide focuses on 23 common plants that are widespread in the eastern woodlands of the United States (though many are found in other locations as well) and how to harvest and prepare them. It also includes information on the caloric values of different plant parts and dangerous plants to avoid. Developed in collaboration with noted survival expert and master woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.
£7.92
Waterford Press Ltd Medicinal Plants of the Eastern Woodlands: A
Book SynopsisThis guide focuses on the 20 most common and useful wild medicinal plants that are found in the eastern woodlands of the United States. Each plant profile includes key field marks, the habitat they are found in, how to harvest the plant and their medicinal uses. Also included is information on how to prepare and administer infusions, poultices and fomentations and a section that sorts each plant by the ailments they help treat and their effect. It also highlights the most dangerous noxious plants that are most commonly encountered. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this one ounce pocket guide provides simplified, essential information for hikers and campers of all ages on how to treat common backcountry maladies with wild plants. Made in the USA.
£7.92
Waterford Press Ltd Basic Tracking: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisBasic Tracking is the essential guide to take on your next wilderness adventure. Having knowledge of the surrounding terrain and basic animal behavior allows trackers to save valuable time by predicting the animal's movements. Basic Tracking also provides instructions on how to track them through landscape usage. This compact and waterproof folding guide will highlight the seven types of signs that point to which animals passed by, what they did, where they went, and much more. Developed in collaboration with noted survival expert and woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.
£7.83
Waterford Press Ltd Wilderness First Aid: A Waterproof Pocket Guide
Book SynopsisWilderness First Aid covers simple techniques to treat common injuries and sickness in a wilderness situation. This waterproof, folding guide includes great tips and techniques to help you be more comfortable while awaiting rescue or keep you mobile enough to effect self-rescue if required. Be smart, be safe, be skilled. Developed by noted survival expert and master woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.
£7.48
Waterford Press Ltd Grand Teton National Park Wildlife: A Folding
Book SynopsisWyoming's state mammal -- the bison -- is one of thousands of species of animals and plants inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Grand Teton National Park. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. This guide was created in collaboration with the Grand Teton Association. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this guide support its important work to preserve this vast wilderness. Made in the USA.
£7.38
Waterford Press Ltd Central Park Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisAn 840-acre natural oasis in a concrete jungle, New York's Central Park home is a magnet for wildlife, including over 200 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies, pond invertebrates and includes an park map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Researched with the assistance of the Central Park Conservancy, a portion of the proceeds go to support the important work of this organization.
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd Toronto Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar
Book SynopsisToronto is the permanent or temporary home of nearly 400 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes map featuring the prominent birding hotspots in the Greater Toronto Area. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike.
£7.96
Waterford Press Ltd Les Oiseaux du Québec/Quebec Birds: Un guide de
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated, BILINGUAL reference highlights over 140 of the 432 species of permanent or migratory species of birds in Quebec and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Enfin, un guide de reference portable et BILINGUE presentant les plus communes des 432 especes d'oiseaux du Quebec! Les oiseaux du Quebec est la reference de poche ideale pour les passionnes des oiseaux et les amoureux de la nature. Ce guide magnifiquement illustre presente plus de 140 especes communes, des strigides aux oiseaux de rivage, et comprend une carte indiquant les meilleurs sites d'observation des oiseaux dans la province. Plastifie pour en garantir la durabilite, ce guide pratique est une excellente source d'information portable et est l'outil ideal sur le terrain pour les visiteurs et les residents de la ville de Quebec.
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd Hummingbirds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar
Book SynopsisThe jewels of the bird world, hummingbirds are one of America's most popular bird species. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights the males and females of 20 U.S. and Canadian species, their distribution maps and a few exotics from Mexico and Central America. Also includes information on their anatomy, diet, vocalizations, hummingbird mimics and how to attract them to your yard. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an indispensable source of portable information and ideal for field use by nature lovers of all ages. Made in the USA.
£7.89
Waterford Press Sierra Nevada Wildlife
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£7.43
Waterford Press Ltd Animal Skulls & Bones: A Folding Pocket Guide to
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£7.90
Waterford Press Ltd Camping 101: A Folding Pocket Guide to What a
Book SynopsisAn indispensable guide for the novice or occasional camper, Camping 101 teaches the basics of camping and camp craft. It includes packing checklists, tips for choosing a campsite and setting up a safe camp, knot-tying, fire-lighting and classic camp recipes. Also included is a review of dangerous animals and plants, basics of wilderness first aid and a guide to navigating constellations in the night sky. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by campers of all ages. Made in the USA.
£7.44
Waterford Press Ltd Appalachian Scenic Trail Wildlife: A Waterproof
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£7.41
Waterford Press Ltd Fort Myers & Naples Wildlife: A Folding Pocket
Book SynopsisFlorida is home to hundreds of unique species, and this guide helps to identify over 140 of them with detailed illustrations. Ideal for locals or tourists to the area, Fort Myers & Naples Wildlife includes a helpful map, is lightweight, is laminated for durability, and will fold to conveniently fit in your pocket. Perfect for observing backyard visitors or identifying species out on the trail.www.waterfordpress.com
£7.45
Waterford Press Ltd Australia's Dangerous Animals: A Folding Pocket
Book SynopsisOne of the most the most dangerous places for humans to live on earth, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can severely injure humans on land and in the water. From the giant saltwater crocodile and great white shark to the tiny red-backed spider and dozens of poisonous snakes, travelers and residents alike now have a handy pocket reference that covers the creatures to watch out for, how to avoid encounters and basic first aid on how to treat different injuries. ?This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 50 dangerous species. Made in the USA.
£7.93
Waterford Press Ltd India Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
Book SynopsisIndia's diverse habitats -- from the towering Himalayas in the north to the interior jungles and deserts to the coastal beaches -- harbor an equally diverse assemblage of wildlife ranging from tigers and lions, to elephants, rhinos, flying lizards, pangolins and dugongs. India Wildlife is a beautifully illustrated guide highlighting over 120 familiar and unique species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Researched by the leading conservation group -- Wildlife SOS, India, this guide is a one-of-a-kind reference guide for travelers to this beautiful country. Laminated for durability and weighing less than one ounce, this guide is a portable, packable source of information on the country's wildlife. Made in the USA.
£5.99
Waterford Press Big Sur Wildlife
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£7.44
Waterford Press Ltd Big Sur Adventure Set: Map & Naturalist Guide
Book SynopsisThe Big Sur Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map; ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving through this spectacular region. Waterford's folding, pocket-sized Big Sur Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Big Sur/Ventana Wilderness - Los Padres National Forest is a waterproof, tear-resistant map that features detailed topographic information of the region, plus up-to-date information on trails, roads, and points of interest.
£13.29
Waterford Press Ltd John Muir Trail Adventure Set: Map & Naturalist
Book SynopsisThe John Muir Trail Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map; ideal, lightweight references to take when hiking through this spectacular region. Waterford's folding, pocket-sized Yosemite Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated Map to the John Muir Trail is a waterproof, tear-resistant map that features detailed topographic information of the region, plus up-to-date information on trails, roads, and points of interest.
£13.29
Waterford Press Ltd Alaska Inside Passage Adventure Set: Map &
Book SynopsisThe Alaska Inside Passage Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map; ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving through this spectacular region. Waterford's folding, pocket-sized Alaska Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of animals ranging from whales to seashore creatures. National Geographic's Adventure Travel Map is a waterproof, tear-resistant map to the region that provides detailed information on roadways, topography and points of interest.
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Hope is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Ultimate Guide to Elk Hunting
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to hunting elk throughout their range.
£17.09
Derrydale Press Grouse and Lesser Gods
Book SynopsisAfter Minnesota lawyer Ted Nelson Lundrigan wowed the sporting community with his now classic Hunting the Sun, wingshooting readers eagerly awaited his second book, Grouse and Lesser Gods. Part hunting credo, part philosophy of life, this book will let you traipse with Ted into his coverts with his beloved dogs in pursuit of the always elusive roughed grouse. Along the way, he shares his experiences hunting, his love of his dogs, and more personal insights into raising children and his appreciation of the natural world--proving that bird hunters are often quite thoughtful and introspective.Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Reach of Rivers 2. The Source 3. The Trip Wire 4. Pursuit 5. An Educated Grouse 6. Under the SUrface of Things 7. The Other Brother 8. Bob and Rosie 9. The Promised Land 10. The Tie that Binds 11. A Full Count 12. Waltzes with Wild Things 13. A Gentleman's Sport 14. Edwin's 15. The Wolf 16. An Estate for Life 17. Lilacs and House Holes 18. Voices of Lesser Gods
£10.79
Smithsonian Books Venom: The Secrets of Nature's Deadliest Weapon
Book SynopsisVenom brings readers face to face with some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet, including jellyfish, snakes, and wasps, as it uncovers the story of venom. The book explores how venom is used for predation, defense, competition, and communication by an incredible diversity of species. It examines the unique methods that these species have evolved to create and deliver their deadly toxins. The book traces venom back to its origin in early jellyfish and sea anemones, and reveals how venoms have evolved dozens of times independently all across the animal kingdom since that time. And finally, it examines the relationships between these dangerous creatures and humans. Humans have not only learned to live with them, but also to benefit from them: scientists increasingly are harnessing the power of venom to create new drugs, treatments, and anti-venoms.
£16.96
Smithsonian Books Lost Animals: Extinct, Endangered, and
Book SynopsisMeet the incredible animals that have disappeared due to competition, mass extinctions, hunting, and human activity.Lost Animals brings back to life some of the most charismatic creatures to inhabit the planet. It captures the imagination with more than 200 incredible photographs, artworks of fossils, and scientific drawings of charming creatures like dodos, paraceratherium (the largest land mammal), spinosaurus (the biggest carnivorous dinosaur), placeoderm fishes (the sharks of their day), and more! Lost Animals is a captivating documentation of evolution and extinction. Each chapter focuses on a specific time in Earth's history, from the Cambrian explosion (the most intense surge of evolution the world has ever experienced) to present times, with profiles of the key species that lived then. From long extinct animals to Lazarus species--animals that were thought to be extinct before being rediscovered--this book takes readers on a journey through Earth's natural history, highlighting the world's biggest animal losses and its moments of conservational hope.
£29.75
Smithsonian Books The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of
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£22.46
Taylor Trade Publishing The Year Yellowstone Burned: A Twenty-Five-Year
Book SynopsisThe Yellowstone fires of 1988 consumed nearly 800,000 acres—36 percent of the park. In the years following, spectacular wildflowers rose from the ashes and trees rapidly reclaimed the landscape. In this twenty-five-year look back at the fires, author and photographer Jeff Henry recalls not only the summer of 1988, when he witnessed and photographed nearly every aspect of the fires, but also the years since as nature healed the charred landscape. A beautiful book that depicts nature as simultaneously malevolent and beneficent, The Year Yellowstone Burned demonstrates the resilience of one of our continent’s most dynamic ecosystems.Trade Review[Henry’s] description of the fire . . . is dazzling—all these years later and one can almost see and feel the flames. . . . The author’s stunning photographs and the firsthand observations and opinions are the highlights of this book and make it a must-have. * Library Journal, Starred Review *Although Yellowstone National Park has seen its share of wildfires over the centuries, perhaps none was more disastrous than the one that consumed more than 35 percent of the park’s vast acreage in the summer of 1988. As a veteran Yellowstone guide and firefighter, Henry was on-site during the conflagration, witnessing and photographing much of the damage. In this absorbing retrospective report on the inferno 25 years later, Henry highlights the key events that combined to create 'the perfect firestorm' and offers lessons for preventing a recurrence in Yellowstone and other protected lands. . . . Along with revealing photos and maps, the narrative offers many vivid personal anecdotes, including Henry’s own chilling description of a smoky mushroom cloud during the fire’s early days. National park enthusiasts and everyone interested in environmental matters will find Henry’s account both gripping and informative. * Booklist *Fascinating as a personal record of nature and of human endeavor. The many spectacular photos alone are well worth a look. * FreshFiction.com *There have been many books written about the Yellowstone fires of 1988; until now, none had been written by someone who not only knew most of the people ‘on the ground’ during the fires, but was also on the front lines himself. The Year Yellowstone Burned is exciting, superbly written, and ultimately, the most important book on its subject matter since the fateful summer of 1988. -- Leslie James Quinn, Yellowstone interpretive specialist, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc.Jeff Henry (my former student) provides a personal and well documented view of the Yellowstone fires of 1988. The Year Yellowstone Burned contains many excellent photographs taken by the author as well as maps which illustrate the events throughout that tragic summer. -- Paul D. McDermott, professor emeritus, Montgomery College, and author of Eye of the ExplorerFor nearly forty years, Jeff Henry has immersed himself in Yellowstone—as fishing guide, laborer, researcher, ranger, winterkeeper, photographer, and author. In this book, Jeff has drawn on his extensive knowledge and experience to create a vivid, compelling story by combining historical, ecological, political, and personal perspectives of the fires of 1988. He has created an incomparable chronicle of that dramatic time that will only grow in importance as the years go by and memories fade. -- Brian Kenner
£18.04
Lantern Books,US Stories Rabbits Tell: A Natural and Cultural
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£19.20
Rowman & Littlefield Animal Wonder World: A Chronicle of the Unusual
Book SynopsisThis is a charming series of essays on animal behavior, written in 1951 by the note British science writer Frank W. Lane, reveals obscure and fascinating oddities of animal behavior. The clear, logical explanation behind each bizarre happening grounds the observations in scientific research, and provides modern readers insight on mid-century scientific field methodology. Here are some of the cases featured in this fantastic compilation: Do bees tell time and tell each other of honey locations? Can game animals dodge bullets? Have fish an ear for music? Do birds hitch hike on each other’s backs? These questions and thousands of others are answered with scientific proof. Natural history fans, history of science buffs, and explorers of nature will find hours of fascinating reading within. A true mine of conversational material and arbiter of game controversies!
£12.59
Prometheus Books Why Animals Matter: The Case for Animal
Book SynopsisThis is a concise yet complete overview of the problems of animal suffering, linking them to larger issues of human and environmental exploitation. Authors Erin E. Williams and Margo DeMello examine industries that exploit animals - meat processing companies and agribusinesses; medical experimentation and cosmetic testing facilities; the entertainment industry (circuses, rodeos, zoos, racing, and film making); the pet industry; the fur and leather industry; and commercial and recreational activities centered on hunting. The authors also consider the adverse environmental effects of animal exploitation from pollution to deforestation and the depletion of biodiversity. In addition, they look at the connections between the poor treatment of animals and human exploitation of immigrants, slaughterhouse and farm workers, as well as the larger issues of globalization, hunger, and the negative consequences for Third World nations. Highly informative yet very reader-friendly, this book not only explores the connections between animal and human suffering, but also integrates solid information with positive case studies of rescued animals and inspiring stories of individual successes.Trade Review"...presents well documented, full treatments of other ways our capitalistic society subjugates and abuses animals." --Media Mouse, July 3, 2008 "Why Animals Matter vividly demonstrates how Western culture often measures their relationships with animals in profits and pennies. In closing, this books was found to provide readers with opportunities to explore how they know and value their relationships with animals, humans, and the natural world in its completeness." -- Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2009Table of ContentsWhy Care About Protecting Animals?; The Meat Industry: Animals as Food; Hunting: Animals as Game and Pests; The Fur and Skins Industries: Animals as Clothing; The Animal Experimentation Industry: Animals as Tools; The Pet Industry: Animals as Family; The Entertainment Industry: Animals as Amusement; Conclusion: A New Relationship with Animals.
£16.19
Prometheus Books Animals, Emotion, & Morality: Marking the
Book SynopsisIt seems obvious that animals have emotions. Dogs bark with excitement when their masters return home, snarl aggressively at the approach of a stranger, and cower with anxiety at the vets. Our ordinary ways of talking about animals suggest that animals and humans are emotional kin. In this exploration of our emotional kinship with animals, philosopher B A Dixon invites the reader to consider what is philosophically controversial about the idea that animals have emotions.Dixon guides the reader through a tangle of philosophical issues related to the concept of emotion and the various ways in which emotions are morally significant. She demonstrates that claims about animal emotion often stand in for a more fundamental property it is believed that animals and humans share-namely morality. Do some animals have "morally laden" emotions? Dixon examines various arguments in favour of this idea and finds them lacking.Her close analysis elucidates the concept of emotional kinship, the role of emotions as virtues, Darwin's principle about evolutionary continuity, the nature of primate empathy, the possibility of morally appraising children and animals, and how the animal narrative should be used as a methodology for thinking about the animal mind. Each chapter begins with an animal story or anecdote to illustrate the theme to be covered. Dixon concludes that we are unwarranted in attributing to animals morally laden emotions.
£15.99
