Nature Books
Explore the beauty of the natural world with our Nature collection at Thryft. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives about the environment, wildlife, and the mysteries of our planet. From renowned environmentalists to insightful nature writers, there's something for every keen nature enthusiast.
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Andreas Malm
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Verso
The Progress of This Storm : On Society and Nature in a Warming World
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An attack on the idea that nature and society are impossible to distinguish from each otherIn a world careening towards climate chaos, nature is dead. It can no longer be separated from society. Everything is a blur of hybrids, where humans possess no exceptional agency to set them apart from dead matter. But is it really so? In this blistering polemic and theoretical manifesto, Andreas Malm develops a in a warming world, nature comes roaring back, and it is more important than ever to distinguish between the natural and the social. Only with a unique agency attributed to humans can resistance become conceivable.
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Edward O. Wilson
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Liveright
Half-Earth : Our Planet's Fight for Life
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In order to stave off the mass extinction of species, including our own, we must move swiftly to preserve the biodiversity of our planet, says Edward O. Wilson in his most impassioned book to date. Half-Earth argues that the situation facing us is too large to be solved piecemeal and proposes a solution commensurate with the magnitude of the problem: dedicate fully half the surface of the Earth to nature.If we are to undertake such an ambitious endeavor, we first must understand just what the biosphere is, why it's essential to our survival, and the manifold threats now facing it. In doing so, Wilson describes how our species, in only a mere blink of geological time, became the architects and rulers of this epoch and outlines the consequences of this that will affect all of life, both ours and the natural world, far into the future.Half-Earth provides an enormously moving and naturalistic portrait of just what is being lost when we clip "twigs and eventually whole braches of life's family tree." In elegiac prose, Wilson documents the many ongoing extinctions that are imminent, paying tribute to creatures great and small, not the least of them the two Sumatran rhinos whom he encounters in captivity. Uniquely, Half-Earth considers not only the large animals and star species of plants but also the millions of invertebrate animals and microorganisms that, despite being overlooked, form the foundations of Earth's ecosystems.In stinging language, he avers that the biosphere does not belong to us and addresses many fallacious notions such as the idea that ongoing extinctions can be balanced out by the introduction of alien species into new ecosystems or that extinct species might be brought back through cloning. This includes a critique of the "anthropocenists," a fashionable collection of revisionist environmentalists who believe that the human species alone can be saved through engineering and technology.Despite the Earth's parlous condition, Wilson is no doomsayer, resigned to fatalism. Defying prevailing conventional wisdom, he suggests that we still have time to put aside half the Earth and identifies actual spots where Earth's biodiversity can still be reclaimed. Suffused with a profound Darwinian understanding of our planet's fragility, Half-Earth reverberates with an urgency like few other books, but it offers an attainable goal that we can strive for on behalf of all life.
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This wonderful photographic guide caters to the gardener and nature-lover alike by showcasing a variety of stunning flowers and foliage that have been uniquely categorized by both color and season. Discover how to use the range of tones in flowers to create different moods just as an interior designer would, and find out how to use new flowers to mirror fashion trends as colors come and go with each passing season. Ten specially commissioned designs are provided, including ideas for wreaths, garlands, and special displays. Each project can be recreated easily with the help of step-by-step instructions and over 200 beautiful illustrative photographs. Brought to you by one of the world's leading florists, this extensive directory proves to be both inspiring and practical.
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Pamela Westland
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Smithmark
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The Essential Flower Arranger
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Easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful, full-color photographs teach the reader how to master the art of flower arranging--from classical to country styles--and gain an appreciation of tone, proportion, and texture.
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Lisa Freund
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Benchmark
Education
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The Seven Natural Wonders - Set Of 6
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2004 Navigators Social Studies Series Level 30 N -- Seven Natural Wonders (P) by Lisa Freund *** 9781410804037 ***24 Pages
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Rose Houk, Robert A. Long, Doug Henderson |
Petrified
Forest
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Assn
Dawn of the Dinosaurs : The Triassic of Petrified Forest
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Robert Macfarlane
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Penguin
Underland - A Deep Time Journey
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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the internationally bestselling, prize-winning author of Landmarks, The Lost Words and The Old Ways
'Dazzling' Guardian'Heart-stopping' Daily Telegraph'Mesmerizing' Observer'Epic' Financial Times 'You'd be crazy not to read this book' The Sunday Times
Underland is an epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory and the land itself. At once ancient and urgent, this is a book that will change the way you see the world.'Marvellous... Neverending curiosity, generosity of spirit, erudition, bravery and clarity... This is a book well worth reading' The Times
'Extraordinary... at once learned and readable, thrilling and beautifully written' Observer'Attentive, thoughtful, finely honed... I turned the last page with the unusual conviction of having been in the company of a fine writer who is - who must surely be - a good man' Telegraph
'Poetry, science, a healthy sense of the uncanny and a touch of the shamanic are the hallmarks of his writing... This is a journey that tells the story not just of nature but of human nature. And there is noone I would more gladly follow on it' i'Startling and memorable, charting invisible and vanishing worlds. Macfarlane has made himself Orpheus, the poet who ventures down to the darkest depths and returns - frighteningly alone-to sing of what he has seen' New Statesman
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Belinda Gallagher
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Miles
Kelly
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Over 1000 Fantastic Earth Facts
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Belinda Gallagher Over 1000 Earth Facts
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Amitav Ghosh
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The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable
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Are we deranged? The acclaimed Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh argues that future generations may well think so. How else to explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In his first major book of nonfiction since In an Antique Land, Ghosh examines our inability—at the level of literature, history, and politics—to grasp the scale and violence of climate change.The extreme nature of today’s climate events, Ghosh asserts, make them peculiarly resistant to contemporary modes of thinking and imagining. This is particularly true of serious literary fiction: hundred-year storms and freakish tornadoes simply feel too improbable for the novel; they are automatically consigned to other genres. In the writing of history, too, the climate crisis has sometimes led to gross simplifications; Ghosh shows that the history of the carbon economy is a tangled global story with many contradictory and counterintuitive elements.Ghosh ends by suggesting that politics, much like literature, has become a matter of personal moral reckoning rather than an arena of collective action. But to limit fiction and politics to individual moral adventure comes at a great cost. The climate crisis asks us to imagine other forms of human existence—a task to which fiction, Ghosh argues, is the best suited of all cultural forms. His book serves as a great writer’s summons to confront the most urgent task of our time.
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David Quammen
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Scribner
The Song Of The Dodo - Island Biogeography In An Age Of Extinctions
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David Quammen's book, The Song of the Dodo , is a brilliant, stirring work, breathtaking in its scope, far-reaching in its message -- a crucial book in precarious times, which radically alters the way in which we understand the natural world and our place in that world. It's also a book full of entertainment and wonders.In The Song of the Dodo , we follow Quammen's keen intellect through the ideas, theories, and experiments of prominent naturalists of the last two centuries. We trail after him as he travels the world, tracking the subject of island biogeography, which encompasses nothing less than the study of the origin and extinction of all species. Why is this island idea so important? Because islands are where species most commonly go extinct -- and because, as Quammen points out, we live in an age when all of Earth's landscapes are being chopped into island-like fragments by human activity.Through his eyes, we glimpse the nature of evolution and extinction, and in so doing come to understand the monumental diversity of our planet, and the importance of preserving its wild landscapes, animals, and plants. We also meet some fascinating human characters. By the book's end we are wiser, and more deeply concerned, but Quammen leaves us with a message of excitement and hope.
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Simon Richmond
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Lonely
Planet
France
MALAISIE SINGAPOUR ET BRUNEI 6ED -FRANCAIS-
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SAVEURS Kuala Lumpur et Singapour à travers leurs bonnes tablesITINÉRAIRES de la jungle aux îles paradisiaquesÉCOTOURISME les adresses pour un voyage responsableCULTURE les clés pour saisir une civilisation fascinanteRANDO, VÉLO, PLONGÉE... POUR VOYAGER NATURE117 CARTES FACILES À UTILISER
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Chow Yee Wearn, Rebecca Tan |
Wildtype
Books
Chou Loke Ming
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Coral reefs are home to so many different kinds of sea creatures that they are known as the rainforests of the seas. Sadly, coral reefs all around the world are dying, but Chou Loke Ming is on a mission to help them recover. Loke Ming went from being a village boy to a coral doctor, and is saving the world one coral at a time.
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John Muir
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Dover
Publications
My First Summer In The Sierra
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In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit Yosemite country.First published in 1911, My First Summer in the Sierra incorporates the lyrical accounts and sketches he produced during his four-month stay in the Yosemite River Valley and the High Sierra. His record tracks that memorable experience, describing in picturesque terms the majestic vistas, flora and fauna, and other breathtaking natural wonders of the area.Today, Muir is recognized as one of the most important and influential naturalists and nature writers in America. This book, the most popular of the author's works, will delight environmentalists and nature lovers with its exuberant observations.
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10 years on from the first, groundbreaking, Planet Earth, we use the most incredible advances in technology and scientific discovery to bring you the most exciting and immersive picture of our world's wildlife yet.With over 250 breathtaking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, this is an extraordinary new look at the complex life of some of the most amazing places on Planet Earth.Each chapter reveals an environment – some never-before-seen, some astonishingly familiar – defined by a unique set of rules required for survival. From the most desolate desert to the depths of the jungle, from blistering heat and freezing cold to perpetual darkness and deadly UV, discover how a whole host of creatures have adapted to life in the most extreme conditions. And how they compete with one another to become the largest, the fastest, the most poisonous, or most devious - all in a bid to survive.Planet Earth II includes the first in-depth look at the urban environment, and the surprising range of behaviours occurring right under our noses, as well as some previously untouched island worlds. Filmed with remarkable 5k and infra-red technology, these are the challenges, the confrontations, and the triumphs of some of the most extraordinary creatures in the natural world, told from their perspective.This is our planet, as you have never seen it before.
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James Honeyborne, Mark Brownlow, David Attenborough |
Bbc
Physical
Audio
Blue Planet II - A New World Of Hidden Depths
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Our understanding of ocean life has changed dramatically in the last decade, with new species, new behaviors, and new habitats being discovered at a rapid rate. Blue Planet II , which accompanies an epic 7-part series, is a ground-breaking new look at the richness and variety of underwater life across our planet. With 300 breathtaking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, each chapter brings to life a different habitat of the oceanic world. Voyages of migration show how each of the oceans on our planet are connected; coral reefs and arctic ice communities are revealed as thriving underwater cities; while shorelines throw up continual challenges to those living there or passing through. A final chapter explores the science and technology of the Ocean enterprise—not only how they were able to capture these amazing stories on film, but what the future holds for marine life based on these discoveries.
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Merlin Sheldrake
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Bodley
Head
Entangled Life - How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds And Shape Our Futures
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‘A dazzling, vibrant, vision-changing book. Sentence after sentence stopped me short. I ended it wonderstruck at the fungal world. A remarkable work by a remarkable writer’ ROBERT MACFARLANE, author of UnderlandThere is a lifeform so strange and wondrous that it forces us to rethink how life works…Neither plant nor animal, it is found throughout the earth, the air and our bodies. It can be microscopic, yet also accounts for the largest organisms ever recorded, living for millennia and weighing tens of thousands of tonnes. Its ability to digest rock enabled the first life on land, it can survive unprotected in space, and thrives amidst nuclear radiation.In this captivating adventure, Merlin Sheldrake explores the spectacular and neglected world of fungi: endlessly surprising organisms that sustain nearly all living systems. They can solve problems without a brain, stretching traditional definitions of ‘intelligence’, and can manipulate animal behaviour with devastating precision. In giving us bread, alcohol and life-saving medicines, fungi have shaped human history, and their psychedelic properties, which have influenced societies since antiquity, have recently been shown to alleviate a number of mental illnesses. The ability of fungi to digest plastic, explosives, pesticides and crude oil is being harnessed in break-through technologies, and the discovery that they connect plants in underground networks, the ‘Wood Wide Web’, is transforming the way we understand ecosystems. Yet they live their lives largely out of sight, and over ninety percent of their species remain undocumented.Entangled Life is a mind-altering journey into this hidden kingdom of life, and shows that fungi are key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel and behave. The more we learn about fungi, the less makes sense without them.
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A new, fully updated edition of David Attenborough’s groundbreaking Life on Earth.David Attenborough’s unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers. Life on Earth, the series and accompanying book, fundamentally changed the way we view and interact with the natural world setting a new benchmark of quality, influencing a generation of nature lovers.Told through an examination of animal and plant life, this is an astonishing celebration of the evolution of life on earth, with a cast of characters drawn from the whole range of organisms that have ever lived on this planet. Attenborough’s perceptive, dynamic approach to the evolution of millions of species of living organisms takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of discovery from the very first spark of life to the blue and green wonder we know today.To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book’s first publication, David Attenborough revisited Life on Earth, completely updating and adding to the original text, taking account of modern scientific discoveries from around the globe. This paperback edition also includes more than 60 full colour photographs, chosen by the author to help illustrate the book in a much greater way than was possible forty years ago.This updated edition provides a fitting tribute to an enduring wildlife classic, destined to enthral the generation who saw it when first published and bring it alive for a whole new generation.
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Klaus Ferstl, Wolfgang Lauber, Peter Cheret |
Prestel
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Tropical Architecture
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This forward-thinking survey considers the challenges of making buildings that withstand the vagaries of climate, economy, and limited resources. Although the tropics cover nearly forty percent of the world’s surface, from rain forests to dry desert regions, the architecture of this climactically extreme geographic area has largely gone unnoticed. With exploding populations and numerous ecological and economic concerns, the regions are looking increasingly toward sustainable solutions. In this unique study Wolfgang Lauber explores the ways traditional, pre-colonial structures were better adapted to the area’s topography and climate than more modern structures built by European settlers. Numerous photographs, illustrations, and plans examine the continuum of tropical architecture—from the mud hut to the colonial mansion, from bamboo sheds to high-rises, from spontaneous building to urban planning. Studies of the works of such contemporary architects as Rem Koolhaas, Oscar Niemeyer, and Renzo Piano show how modern theories can be adapted to the vernacular cultures in Africa, the Americas, and Asia to create buildings that are both humane and ecologically sound.
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Reader's Digest Association
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1001 Easy Ways To Earthwise Living
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s/t: Natural And Eco Friendly Ideas That Can Make A Real Difference To Your Life
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Deborah Peterson
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Storey
Publishing,
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Don't Throw It, Grow It!
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Don’t throw out your kitchen scraps — grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya, you’ll be amazed at the gardening possibilities hidden in the foods you eat.
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Zane Maser, Chris Maser |
White
Cloud
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The World is in My Garden : A Journey of Consciousness
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The World is in My Garden is based on a simple the idea that the private garden is a metaphor for everything that goes on in the macrocosm, including ecological, social, personal, and spiritual issues. Chris and Zane Maser work the metaphor of the garden in a rich way. Chris is an environmental scientist and activist who has worked around the world to protect and preserve the world’s ecosystems. The Masers show us how to connect what seems like a simple personal act (the home garden) to larger issues. Written with passion, warmth, and a deep understanding of the worlds of matter and consciousness, The World is in My Garden is a book that teaches us how to live in a more balanced way with all of life.
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Reader's Digest Association
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Reader's
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1001 Easy Ways To Earthwise Living
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This book is a great read for someone looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle without sacrificing their daily routine. It provides practical and easy-to-implement tips and tricks for readers to reduce waste and save money while also taking care of themselves and the environment. Its natural solutions for eating and healthcare are particularly unique and helpful. Overall, readers would find this book insightful and a valuable addition to their sustainable living journey.
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Robert Moor
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Aurum
Press
Ltd
On Trails : An Exploration
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A strikingly original debut from a tremendous new talent, Rob Moor explores the nature of trails, from hiking the Appalachian trail to the biological phenomenon of how the trails of ants are formed. In the vein of Rebecca Solnit’s Wanderlust: A History of Walking, this book will explore the small and particular, tracing the formation of trails from the most tiny―ants, termites, tent caterpillars; neural pathways, minute fossil trails―to the vastest and most diffuse, including the International Appalachian Trail, what will be the world’s longest footpath, spanning from Alabama to Morocco. Introducing readers to a range of fascinating characters: from a French entomologist named Audrey Dussutour. who studies how ants are capable of externalizing memory, (allowing very simple creatures to make very smart decisions); to an old man in Vermont named Larry Benoit, who has been called America’s best deer hunter, to a renowned trail builder in Tennessee who fashions trails using a motorized dirt bike.As Rob re-evaluates what we think of as simple and ordinary, he is also wedding two popular genres of nonfiction: the long distance hiking memoir (Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods) with the essayistic nature writing (like that of John McPhee).Moor is that he is a great nature writer, but also a mind-bending thinker: “What entrances me about trails―what so many nature writers overlook―is that they are more than physical phenomena; a trail is a model of elegance and a lesson in cooperation. They also provide a conceptual lens that, once goggled to your eye, alters all you survey. You begin to see even the plainest things as linear, ever-optimizing, self-perpetuating.” This deep search for meaning introduces readers to experts who work with trails of all kind, outrageous hiking anecdotes and spectacular descriptions of landscapes and animal behavior. Moor’s book gives an eye-opening tour, leaving us with a much richer, prismatic take on what we constantly take for granted: how we get where we’re going.
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Gaia Vince
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Milkweed
Editions
Adventures in the Anthropocene : A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made
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We all know our planet is in crisis, and that it is largely our fault. But all too often the full picture of change is obstructed by dense data sets and particular catastrophes. Struggling with this obscurity in her role as an editor at Nature, Gaia Vince decided to travel the world and see for herself what life is really like for people on the frontline of this new reality. What she found was a number people doing the most extraordinary things.During her journey she finds a man who is making artificial glaciers in Nepal along with an individual who is painting mountains white to attract snowfall; take the electrified reefs of the Maldives; or the man who's making islands out of rubbish in the Caribbean. These are ordinary people who are solving severe crises in crazy, ingenious, effective ways. While Vince does not mince words regarding the challenging position our species is in, these wonderful stories, combined with the new science that underpins Gaia's expertise and research, make for a persuasive, illuminating — and strangely hopeful — read on what the Anthropocene means for our future.
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Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, William Warren et al |
Periplus
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(hk)
Ltd.
Singapore: City of Gardens
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Although best known as a sprawling metropolis, most visitors to Singapore marvel at the greenness of it all.Wide boulevards shaded by venerable Rain Trees, interconnecting parks displaying a huge variety of tropical plants, roadside plantings in every shade of green, red and yellow, and great expanses of junglescape alongside the office skyscrapers and apartment blocks. It is truly a garden city, in all senses of the word.In this travel pictorial, the authors showcase many of the Lion City's green spaces, be they the Botanical Gardens and national parks, or plantings of bougainvillea tumbling down the crash–barriers on the super–highways. Orchard Road, the world–renowned Zoological Gardens, the ground–breaking Mandai Orchid Gardens, and many more, are portrayed, along with other lesser–known parks and private and hotel gardens.Sumptuous full–colour photographs by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni and texts by botanical expert William Warren literally take one down the garden path on a discovery tour of Singapore's cityscapes, landscapes, hardscapes and few remaining "wild–scapes."
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Johan C. Winterwerp
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Elsevier
Science
Introduction to the Physics of Cohesive Sediment Dynamics in the Marine Environment: Volume 56
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This book is an introduction to the physical processes of cohesive sediment in the marine environment. It focuses on highly dynamic systems, such as estuaries and coastal seas. Processes on the continental shelf are also discussed and attention is given to the effects of chemistry, biology and gas.The process descriptions are based on hydrodynamic and soil mechanic principles, which integrate at the soil-water interface. This approach is substantiated through a classification scheme of sediment occurrences in which distinction is made between cohesive and granular material. Emphasis is also placed on the important interactions between turbulent flow and cohesive sediment suspensions, and on the impact of flow-induced forces on the stability of the seabed. An overview of literature on cohesive sediment dynamics is presented and a number of new developments are highlighted, in particular in relation to floc formation, settling and sedimentation, consolidation, bed failure and liquefaction and erosion of the bed. Moreover, it presents a summary on methods and techniques to measure the various sediment properties necessary to quantify the various parameters in the physical-mathematical model descriptions. A number of examples and case studies have been included.
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David Bellamy
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Collins
Watercolour Landscape Course : The Bestselling Guide to Successful Landscapes
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David Bellamy’s Watercolour Landscape Course is a popular guide to landscape painting that has sold over 55,000 copies to date. Structured and practical in approach, it is unique in that it has amateur painters painting pictures right from the start. Well-known teacher-artist David Bellamy helps students to learn techniques by producing actual sketches, studies and watercolour paintings in this inspiring and practical guide. The book is divided into three main • The first section covers all the practical aspects of watercolour painting;• the second section is more challenging, requiring students to take a little more initiative and develop their own style; and• the third shows how to paint the many different elements of the landscape. The course includes numerous practical exercises which highlight the key points covered in each chapter and there are twelve demonstration pictures with clear, step-by-step instructions.
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Ines Scheurmann
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The Natural Aquarium Handbook
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The Natural Aquarium Handbook is a great read for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists who are looking to maintain a thriving and healthy aquatic environment. This book covers everything from how to select compatible fish varieties for your tank to maintaining a clean aquatic environment. The book offers a wealth of advice and tips to help you maintain a balanced aquarium that supports a wide variety of freshwater fish, animals, and plant life. The book also features high-quality, full-color photos, and instructive line drawings to help you visualize the information presented. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to take their aquarium hobby to the next level.
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Karen Sullivan
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Element
Books
The Complete Illustrated Guide to - Natural Home Remedies : Safe and Effective Treatments for Common Ailments
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More and more people today are turning to natural home remedies to treat all types of illness. 'The Complete Illustrated Guide to Natural Home Remedies' is an encyclopedic treasure, providing the most authoritative book on the various treatments available for all common ailments.
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Miranda Smith
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Readers
Digest
Gardener's Problem Solver : Hundreds of Expert Answers to Real-Life Gardening Dilemmas
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Provides a range of practical solutions to eighty common gardening problems, from poor soil and lighting challenges to hostile winds and pest control, sharing additional information on the costs, time, and difficulty levels of each solution. 12,500 first printing.
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What is life like underground? Where can you find the world's ugliest fish? Why are fungi so fantastic? Take an amazing look at the natural world to find out. Discover plants and animals and where they live - from deserts to oceans, rainforests to mountains. And find out how living things evolve, reproduce, feed and defend themselves - watch a chameleon catch its prey and come face-to-face with a jellyfish propelling through water. Packed with curiosity quizzes, 'turn and learn' boxes and bite-sized facts to get your teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. It is perfect for homework or just for fun. Go ahead, take a leap into the natural world!
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Sally Walton, Stewart Walton |
Anness
Eco Deco : Chic, Ecological Design Using Recycled Materials
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An inspiring book that will encourage you to take a stroll around life's back door and examine the everyday junk and waste that we trash every day.
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Mark Hertsgaard, Charlie Conrad |
Crown
Earth Odyssey : Around the World in Search of Our Environmental Future
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Earth Odyssey would be a great read for anyone interested in environmental issues and the future of the planet. The book presents the author's firsthand experiences as he travels the world to examine the current state of the environment. The personal stories and vivid descriptions offer a compelling and eye-opening perspective on the impact of human activity on the planet's ecology. Despite the challenging subject matter, Earth Odyssey is ultimately a hopeful book that encourages readers to take action to protect the environment.
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Rebecca Park Totilo
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Rebecca
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Therapeutic Blending With Essential Oil : Decoding the Healing Matrix of Aromatherapy
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Now you can safely create natural therapeutic blends that will impact your mood and health and best of all, promote well-being. Therapeutic Blending With Essential Oil unlocks the healing power of essential oils and guides you through the intricate matrix of aromatherapy, with a compilation of over 150 common ailments. Each section of this beautifully illustrated book covers a different area of aromatherapy including the history of essential oils as medicine, methods of extraction and distillation, safety and storage tips, blending techniques, aromatic botany, and a comprehensive guide to understanding the chemistry of essential oils and their classification by chemical groups. It also instructs you how to judge an essential oil's quality. Quick reference blending charts offers the reader comprehensive knowledge for convenient application tips and benefits for the entire family. Practical uses for the elderly, women during pregnancy, and children are included in this holistic resource. Discover how to properly formulate a blend for any physical or emotional symptom with four blending techniques including blending by notes, botany, chemistry, or effect. The extensive therapeutic properties matrix helps you determine the right combination of oils to use. With easy to follow customizable recipes, you can make your own personalized massage oils, hand and body lotions, bath gels, compresses, salve ointments, smelling salts, nasal inhalers and more. This exhaustive guide takes all the guesswork out of blending essential oils from how many drops to include in a blend, to working with and measuring thick oils, to how often to apply it for acute or chronic conditions. It also shows you how to create a single blend for multiple conditions. Even if you run out of oil for a favorite recipe, this book shows you how to substitute it with another oil. Other Features • Exhaustive Directory of 122 Essential Oils • Convenient Directory of 40 Carrier Oils and Dilution Guides • Over 20 Methods of Use with Simple Everyday Usage Chart • Systematic Approach for Common Ailments for the Muscular and Skeletal System, the Immune System, the Circulatory System, the Reproductive System, the Respiratory System, the Nervous System and for Skin, Hair and Mouth Care • Glossary of Essential Oil Terms
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Michael Benson, Stephen Barber |
Teneues
Prix Pictet Growth
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The Prix Pictet showcases photog - raphy that deals with the key issue of global sustainability. Now in its third cycle, the current Prix Pictet highlights the theme of growth. Although an engine for economic development, growth (in excess) can compromise human existence and endanger the planet. This controversial topic is explored in depth by the many artists who were nominated for the Prize and by the twelve tal - ent ed artists who the expert independent jury shortlisted for the award. The results of unbridled growth and ceaseless development are portrayed to thought-provoking and aesthetic effect.
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As our conception and experience of nature changes, so too does the way we write about it. This special issue features Kathleen Jamie on human pathology, Jonathan Raban on the road in the American West and Robert Macfarlane ghost-hunting in the Fens. Plus, new fiction by Lydia Peelle and a graphic story from David Heatley.
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Mark Welford
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Dk
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(dorling
Kinders
Flower Arranging : How to Arrange Flowers from your Florist and from your Garden
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Flower Arranging recognises that we all love fresh flowers in our homes and want to keep them looking fabulous, without costing the earth or being too complicated. This book offers the solutions; with simple step-by-steps and clear photos, you can now create impressive but achievable flower arranging for all occasions - from pretty flowers in the home to striking bouquets for weddings.Featuring over 70 arrangements, using 38 most widely available flowers. Packed with insider tips and tricks for achieving stunning results with minimum effort and for keeping your flowers fresh and beautiful for as long as possible. There are also features on weddings throughout the year, showing you how to make beautiful pew ends, buttonholes and table arrangements for each season.While other flower arranging books look impressive, but leave you wondering just how to achieve such beautiful arrangements at home, Flower Arranging isn't just about showing off, it's about showing how.
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'A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance' -- Helen Macdonald'A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective' -- Chris Packham'[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book' -- Daily Mail BOOK OF THE WEEKThis is the story of a professional British tree climber, cameraman and adventurer, who has made a career out of travelling the world, filming wildlife for the BBC and climbing trees with people like David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Helen Macdonald.James's climbs take him to breathtaking locations as he scales the most incredible and majestic trees on the planet. On the way he meets native tribes, gets attacked by African bees, climbs alongside gorillas, chased by elephants, and spends his nights in a hammock pitched high in the branches with only the stars above him.This book blends incredible stories of scrapes and bruises in the branches with a new way of looking at life high above the daily grind, up into the canopy of the forest.
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Jonathan Hilton
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Rotovision
Photographing People and Environment
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-PROVIDES TECHNICAL INSIGHTS, INSPIRING IMAGES, EXPLANATORY TEXT AND CAPTIONS TO HELP YOU BECOME A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER. -SHOWS HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF NATURAL LIGHT SHOOTING AND HOW TO USE THE ENVIRONMENT TO DISPLAY YOUR SUBJECT TO THE BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. ACTS AS A GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAMERA FORMAT, LENSES, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FOR SUPERB RESULTS.
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Jr. Molles Manuel C.
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Mcgraw-hill
Medical
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Ecology: Concepts and Applications
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Ecology: Concepts and Applications is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the natural world. The book offers a unique perspective that is focused on the main concepts of ecology, making it easier for readers to understand and apply the concepts to real-life scenarios. Written by Manuel Molles, the book takes an evolutionary perspective, which gives readers insight into how ecological systems have evolved over time. With its clear and concise writing style, Ecology: Concepts and Applications is a great resource for students and professionals alike.
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Bring the many wonderful benefits of herbs into your life with this beautifully illustrated, accessible book on 88 herbs and their many purposes.Starting with Aloe Vera, used as a soothing agent for over 2,000 years, and ending with Yarrow, whose leaves can be added to salad and which was once called “soldier’s woundwart” because of its efficacy on the battlefield, The Book of Herbs reveals the secrets of a wide range of plants that can really enhance your life.Each page features color photographs of the plant itself in its many forms and is full of well-presented information on how to use it. There are sections covering each herb’s history, as well as its culinary uses, medical benefits (including special precautions), and household and cosmetic applications, such · Borage leaves in a face pack help moisturize dry skin.· Caraway seeds are a long-standing breath freshener.· Catmint makes a cleansing hair wash.· Lavender is a natural insect repellent, good to grow near the deck or porch.· Nettle can help skin problems.· Valerian can be used to help get rid of pests.Chock full of useful information that can help make every part of life more natural and organic, The Book of Herbs is an indispensable and easy-to-use reference that’s a must for every home.
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Jane Goodall, Thane Maynard, Gail Hudson |
Grand
Central
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Hope for Animals and Their World : How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink
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From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane , comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom.With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall - along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard - shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, Hope For Animals Their World presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.Praise for Hope For Animals Their World"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account...The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read."- Booklist"These accounts of conservation success are inspirational."- Publishers Weekly
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Richard Bird
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Anness
Pruning Trees, Shrubs and Climbers, Hedges, Roses, Flowers and Topiary : A Gardener's Guide to Cutting, Trimming and Training Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Topiary, Hedges, Climbers and Roses, with Over 550 Photographs and Illustrations and Practical, Easy-to
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A gardener's guide to cutting, trimming and training ornamental trees, shrubs, topiary, hedges, climbers and roses, with over 550 photographs and illustrations and practical, easy-to-follow advice.
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Will McCallum
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Penguin
Books
How to Give Up Plastic : A Guide to Changing the World, One Plastic Bottle at a Time
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Recommendation: This book is a great read for anyone who is concerned about their environmental impact and wants to make a change. The step-by-step guide to eliminating plastic, from room to room, is easy to follow and makes the transition to a plastic-free lifestyle accessible for everyone. The book provides a wealth of information on the devastating effects of plastic pollution on our planet and provides actionable solutions that anyone can implement. I believe readers will appreciate the anecdotes from activists fighting plastic worldwide, which adds to the book's credibility and empowers readers to advocate for change in their communities.
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Greta Thunberg
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Penguin
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
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The history-making, ground-breaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young activist who has become the voice of a generation.In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day. Her actions ended up sparking a global movement for action against the climate crisis, inspiring millions of pupils to go on strike for our planet, forcing governments to listen, and earning her a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference is a rallying cry for why we must all wake up and fight to protect the living planet, no matter how powerless we feel. Our future depends upon it.
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Chris and Helen Pellant
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Miles
Kelly
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Visual Factfinder - Rocks and Fossils
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Tatiana Schlossberg
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Balance
Inconspicuous Consumption : The Environmental Impact You Don't Know You Have
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*First Place Winner of the Society of Environmental Journalists' Rachel Carson Environment Book Award*"If you're looking for something to cling to in what often feels like a hopeless conversation, Schlossberg's darkly humorous, knowledge-is-power, eyes-wide-open approach may be just the thing."-- VogueFrom a former New York Times science writer, this urgent call to action will empower you to stand up to climate change and environmental pollution by making simple but impactful everyday choices.With urgency and wit, Tatiana Schlossberg explains that far from being only a distant problem of the natural world created by the fossil fuel industry, climate change is all around us, all the time, lurking everywhere in our convenience-driven society, all without our realizing it.By examining the unseen and unconscious environmental impacts in four areas-the Internet and technology, food, fashion, and fuel - Schlossberg helps readers better understand why climate change is such a complicated issue, and how it connects all of us: How streaming a movie on Netflix in New York burns coal in Virginia; how eating a hamburger in California might contribute to pollution in the Gulf of Mexico; how buying an inexpensive cashmere sweater in Chicago expands the Mongolian desert; how destroying forests from North Carolina is necessary to generate electricity in England.Cataloging the complexities and frustrations of our carbon-intensive society with a dry sense of humor, Schlossberg makes the climate crisis and its solutions interesting and relevant to everyone who cares, even a little, about the planet. She empowers readers to think about their stuff and the environment in a new way, helping them make more informed choices when it comes to the future of our world.Most importantly, this is a book about the power we have as voters and consumers to make sure that the fight against climate change includes all of us and all of our stuff, not just industry groups and politicians. If we have any hope of solving the problem, we all have to do it together."A compelling-and illuminating-look at how our daily habits impact the environment."-- Vanity Fair"Shows how even the smallest decisions can have profound environmental consequences." --The New York Times
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Tracy Russell
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Adams
Media
The Green Smoothie Garden : Grow Your Own Produce for the Most Nutritious Green Smoothie Recipes Possible!
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Green smoothies straight from your garden!Smoothies blended with fresh, crisp greens and natural fruit juices will increase your daily vegetable intake, boost your energy, and improve your overall well-being--and they don't have to cost a fortune! The Green Smoothie Garden teaches you how to make the healthiest green smoothies without breaking the bank. Featuring simple instructions and valuable gardening tips, this book shows you how to grow the vegetables in your favorite smoothies and incorporate them into a variety of delicious recipes. From kale to spinach to collards, the nutrient-rich greens featured in these tasty smoothies can be produced in any gardening space, so you'll be able to reap the benefits of a homegrown green smoothie no matter where you live. The Green Smoothie Garden gives you the advice and tools you need to make the most nutritious drinks right at home and at a fraction of the cost!
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Isobel Carlson
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Summersdale
The Vegetable Patch : Tips and Advice on Growing Your Own
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Practical and attractive with space to make notes, this is the book to read before starting to garden and includes a green placemarker ribbon Get inspired to grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs with this practical and accessible guide to seasonal edible planting. With diary pages to recording notes, this pocket-sized companion is an indispensable piece of gardening kit for the green-fingered—homemade produce never tasted so good!
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Charles P. Wohlforth, George McDonald |
Indianapolis,
Indiana,
U.s.a.:
Macmillan
General
Reference
Comp. Alaska, 4th Ed. : Pb
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Brand-new chapters with the lowdown on cruises and serious wilderness trips add to this completely rewritten guide to the natural wonders of Alaska. Environmental issues, wildlife, native peoples, and more are covered in greater detail than ever before.
Step Into the Wonders of Nature
Discover the enthralling narratives of the natural world with Thryft's Nature collection. Here, you can find works by celebrated authors and environmentalists who bring the splendour of the earth to life. Whether you're passionate about conservation or enchanted by wilderness tales, our selection offers a variety of perspectives and stories. Explore titles that challenge, inspire, and awaken your ecological curiosity.
Yes, many books in the Nature collection explore crucial environmental issues, offering insights into conservation, biodiversity, and climate change.
Absolutely! Some works bridge the gap between nature and philosophy by exploring deep ecological thoughts. Consider also visiting our Philosophy collection for more contemplative reads.
Yes, our Nature collection includes titles focused on wildlife conservation and the efforts needed to protect various species globally.
We frequently update our Nature collection with new arrivals, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest finds. You might also enjoy exploring our selection in Science for a deeper dive into related topics.