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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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Between Man and Beast : An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure That Took the Victorian World by Storm - Thryft
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Monte Reel | Doubleday

Between Man and Beast : An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure That Took the Victorian World by Storm

$11.84

Goodreads rating: 3.77

$11.84

Between Man and Beast is an exhilarating exploration of a young explorer who braved the hazardous rainforests of Africa, returning with evidence of gorillas, a creature previously known only in myth. The book delves into the heated evolution debates of the Victorian era and the racial concepts of that time and their impact on the young explorer's burgeoning celebrity. With vivid anecdotes and captivating writing, this book is a must-read for adventure-seekers and history buffs alike.
Taking Flight : A Photo Journey of Birds Across Singapore - Thryft
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James Yong | Marshall Cavendish International (asia)

Taking Flight : A Photo Journey of Birds Across Singapore

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This book is a great read for bird enthusiasts who want to discover the beauty of Singapore's bird population. With stunning photographs and tips for birdwatchers, it offers a unique and immersive journey through Singapore's natural habitats, showcasing the diverse and often-overlooked side of the island.
Almanac Of Geography National Geographic - Thryft
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Roger M. Downs | National Geographic Society

Almanac Of Geography National Geographic

$13.65

Goodreads rating: 4.28

$13.65

The Almanac of Geography National Geographic would be an excellent read for anyone who wishes to explore the world in detail. It provides insights into various aspects of geography such as physical geography and human geography. The book contains impressive illustrations, photographs, and charts that make it engaging to read. It is an excellent resource for individuals who are curious about environmental hazards, the global economy, and cultural identities. Furthermore, the book features a comprehensive flags-and-facts section with the flag of every nation, its capital, language, and economy.
Family Encyclopedia Of Animals - Thryft
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Family Encyclopedia Of Animals

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The Family Encyclopedia of Animals provides a comprehensive overview of the animal kingdom, from evolution and habitat to the study of individual animal groups. This is a great read for nature lovers and conservationists looking to deepen their understanding of the animal kingdom and the current issues it is facing.
A Guide To Freshwater Life In Singapore - Thryft
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P.K.L. Ng | Singapore Science Centre

A Guide To Freshwater Life In Singapore

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Goodreads rating: 0.0

$3.88

This book provides comprehensive information on the freshwater aquatic life in Singapore's rivers, reservoirs and streams. It's a great read for nature lovers and students interested in learning more about Singapore's biodiversity. The book contains vivid pictures and detailed descriptions, making it a valuable source for identifying different aquatic creatures in the region.
Evolution : The story of life - Thryft
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Peter Barrett, Douglas Palmer  | Mitchell Beazley

Evolution : The story of life

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Goodreads rating: 4.64

$15.49

"Evolution" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of life on our planet. The book stands out for its innovative portrayal of the Earth's timeline, featuring a stunning 50-meter artwork across 200 pages. Supported with hundreds of photographs, illustrations and an expert commentary, this book is a family reference for all ages. Additionally, "Evolution" presents an A to Z guide to the many species featured in the artwork, background information, and stunning photographs of modern life's diversity, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to explore life's marvellous history.
Lizards (Scholastic Reader, Level 2: Nic Bishop #3) - Thryft
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Nic Bishop | Scholastic Nonfiction

Lizards (Scholastic Reader, Level 2: Nic Bishop #3)

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Goodreads rating: 4.33

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Lizards provide an engaging introduction to the world of reptiles and their fascinating adaptations. Nic Bishop's stunning photographs and simple text make it an ideal choice for beginner readers interested in learning about lizards' unique physical features and behaviors. With a glossary and accessible visual index included, this book is a great tool to help kids expand their vocabulary and knowledge of the natural world.
The Tiny Seed - Thryft
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Eric Carle | Aladdin

The Tiny Seed

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

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"The Tiny Seed" is a beautifully illustrated children's book about the life cycle of a plant. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is that it is told from the perspective of a tiny seed, which faces many challenges on its journey to becoming a beautiful flower. This book could be a good read for parents looking to introduce their children to the wonders of nature and teach them about the importance of perseverance. Users would likely review the book positively for its captivating story and stunning illustrations.
In Patagonia - Thryft
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Bruce Chatwin | Vintage

In Patagonia

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Goodreads rating: 3.68

$5.50

"In Patagonia" is a must-read for travelers seeking an immersive, reflective journey. Chatwin's style of weaving captivating narratives with history and culture makes it more than just a travelogue. His roving structure, unusual for travel writing, and his brilliant personality make this book unique. It's a reflection on the internal landscapes and the relationships that shape our travels.
The Secret Of Water - Thryft
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Masaru Emoto | Simon & Schuster Ltd

The Secret Of Water

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Goodreads rating: 3.81

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"The Secret of Water" could be a good read for those who are interested in the power and hidden messages within nature. Masaru Emoto's unique approach of using photography and spiritual thinking to understand the impact of our actions on environment can be intriguing for readers. The book's easy-to-understand guide and attractive packaging also make it a great choice for children curious about nature and the environment.
By the Sea : The therapeutic benefits of being in, on and by the water - Thryft
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Deborah Cracknell | Aster

By the Sea : The therapeutic benefits of being in, on and by the water

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Goodreads rating: 3.68

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By the Sea could be a great read for someone who is interested in the health benefits of the sea. Dr. Deborah Cracknell combines intuition and science to explain the healing properties associated with the ocean, and how looking after the oceans can benefit our well-being. Readers will learn about environmental psychology and the latest scientific research on how being by the sea could promote better physical and mental health.
The Weather Machine : How We See Into the Future - Thryft
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Andrew Blum | The Bodley Head

The Weather Machine : How We See Into the Future

$8.35

Goodreads rating: 3.48

$8.35

"The Weather Machine" offers a fascinating insight into the science behind weather prediction. Blum takes readers on a journey through the inventions and algorithms that make it possible to forecast the weather with increasing accuracy. This book provides an appreciation for the immense cooperation and dedication of people worldwide to this remarkable collaborative invention which helps people to save lives and make better plans.
Imaginary Borders - Thryft
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Ashley Lukashevsky, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez  | Penguin Workshop

Imaginary Borders

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

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Recommended for readers seeking passionate environmental advocacy.
The Tiny Seed - Thryft
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Eric Carle | Little Simon

The Tiny Seed

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

$4.69

Recommendation: The Tiny Seed is the perfect book to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of nature. Eric Carle's beautiful illustrations and simple text take readers on a journey with a tiny seed that grows into a magnificent flower. This book will not only teach children about the life cycle of plants, but also inspire them to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around them.
What Is Life? : Five Great Ideas in Biology - Thryft
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Paul Nurse | W. W. Norton & Company

What Is Life? : Five Great Ideas in Biology

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

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"What Is Life?" is a great read for anyone who is curious about biology and wants to understand the fundamental concepts that make up life. The book uses personal anecdotes and the history of science to introduce readers to the five great ideas of biology: the Cell, the Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, and Life as Information. Paul Nurse writes with great passion and brings to life the excitement of scientific discovery, making this book an engaging and enlightening read for both experts and non-experts alike.
Ill Nature - Rants And Reflections On Humanity And Other Animals - Thryft
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Joy Williams | Vintage

Ill Nature - Rants And Reflections On Humanity And Other Animals

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Goodreads rating: 4.16

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Most of us watch with mild concern the fast-disappearing wild spaces or the recurrence of pollution-related crises such as oil spills, toxic blooms in fertilizer-enriched forests, and violence both home and abroad. Joy Williams does more than watch. In this collection of condemnations and love letters, revelations and cries for help, she brings to light the price of complacency with scathing wit and unexpected humor. Sounding the alarm over the disconnection from the natural world that our consumer culture has created, she takes on subjects as varied as the culling of elephants, electron-probed chimpanzees, vanishing wetlands, and the determination of American women to reproduce at any cost. Controversial, opinionated, at times exceptionally moving, Ill Nature is a clarion call for us to step out of our cars and cubicles, and do something to save our natural legacy.
Sync : The Emerging Science of Spontaneous Order - Thryft
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Steven H. Strogatz | Penguin Books, Limited (uk)

Sync : The Emerging Science of Spontaneous Order

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Goodreads rating: 4.07

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'Sync' is a perfect read for those interested in understanding complex mathematical themes such as self-organisation and spontaneous emergence of order out of chaos. The author seamlessly connects various applications to exemplify this theme, including human sleep and circadian rhythms, heart arrhythmias, and secret codes. The book has the potential to blow your mind and is highly recommended for those looking for some intellectual challenge.
What do You do With a Tail Like This? - Thryft
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Robin Page, Steve Jenkins  | Clarion Books

What do You do With a Tail Like This?

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Goodreads rating: 4.16

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In this beautiful Caldecott Honor picture book, Steven Jenkins and illustrator Robin Page explore the many amazing things animals can do with eyes, ears, mouth, noses, feet, and tails. Young readers will relish the mystery behind this interactive guessing book. A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Turn the page to find out which marvelous animal these attributes belong to. With six full spreads illustrated in cut-paper collage and an end glossary with even more fantastic facts, readers will learn about species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals, and arthropods. Arresting details and visual surprises abound in this nonfiction picture book that will stir the imaginations of readers young and old.
Indelible City - Thryft
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Chew Yi Wei | Marshall Cavendish International (asia)

Indelible City

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Goodreads rating: 4.33

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The city is a place laced with the material and the immaterial, the visible and invisible. There are the migratory lines trod by our ancestors, the scent of our foodways, the flight of birds, the sigh of an old school, a demolished rooftop, an unassuming lamppost, fading tongues, empty chairs, extroverted harbours. These are the indelible marks that layer our city, that make up where we are, and who we are. Drawing together her memories growing up in Singapore and lyrical observations of the nation’s ever-changing landscape, Yi Wei creates an evocative portrait of the city and what it means to her. Beautifully rendered and delicately written, Indelible City brings you on an intimate sojourn with Yi Wei as she explores issues of home, identity and place. “The city, under the magic of Yi Wei's creative non-fiction, is a living thing tinged with loss, nostalgia and wonder.” - Yong Shu Hoong, poet and editor of essays, Quarterly Literary Review Singapore “Yi Wei's debut guides with a gentle hand through a mnemonic city, her mnemonic city, signposted by fiction, fact and fancy.” - Loh Guan Liang, author of Bitter Punch and Transparent Strangers
127 Hours : Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Thryft
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Aron Ralston | Simon & Schuster

127 Hours : Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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500 Facts Animals - Thryft
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Belinda Gallahger | Miles Kelly Publishing

500 Facts Animals

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

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When the Rivers Run Dry : The Global Water Crisis and How to Solve It - Thryft
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Fred Pearce | Granta Books

When the Rivers Run Dry : The Global Water Crisis and How to Solve It

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

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FULLY UPDATED FOR 2019We cannot live without water. But with 7.5 billion people competing for this single unevenly-distributed resource, the planet is drying up. In When the Rivers Run Dry, Fred Pearce explores the growing world water crisis, from Kent to Kenya. His powerful reportage takes us to places where waterways are turning to sand before they reach the ocean; where fields are parched and crops no longer grow; where once fertile ground has turned to desert; where wars are fought over access to water and cultures are dying out. But he offers us hope for the future - if we can radically revolutionise the way we treat water, and take personal responsibility for the water we use.This landmark work, from a respected and accomplished scientist, will transform the way we view the water in our reservoirs and rivers, and change the way we treat the water in our taps.
Excerpts From A Natural History - Thryft
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Holly Painter | Titus Books

Excerpts From A Natural History

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Goodreads rating: 4.44

$3.88

When the British natural philosophers of the 17th century founded modern natural history, they proposed finding a poet to compile a poetic account of everything that existed in nature, very broadly defined. Four hundred years later, the work is ongoing, made modern and rigorous with rules and style-guides, managers and research-poets.This collection follows a year’s worth of submissions by one such researcher-poet, but the poems are only half the story. The rest lies in the revisions and comments—of both a professional and personal nature—between the poet and the editor back at corporate offices. As the relationship unravels, natural history becomes a tool of the heartbroken and obsessed.
Pocket Guide to Plants and Gardening - Thryft
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Elizabeth McCorquodale | Black Dog Press

Pocket Guide to Plants and Gardening

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Goodreads rating: 3.2

$4.40

A Pocket Guide to Plants & Gardening is a beautifully illustrated, informative reference book, designed to provide ready, simple answers to all the basic questions about plants. This mini encyclopedia takes an illuminating, engaging look at the science and stories behind the plants we encounter every day! Some of the topics covered the journey of a grain of pollen, how photosynthesis really works, the difference between grasses and all other flowering plants, and the life cycle of a plant from germination through to pollination. A Pocket Guide to Plants & Gardening also introduces us to the great names in plant discovery and science, reveals the life-changing inventions in plant science and cultivation, as well as detailing all the latest trends and fancies in the plant world. With bright illustrations, clear instructions and diagrams; as well as maps, timelines, portraits, keys and much, much more, this is the perfect interactive guide to plants for gardeners of all ages and experience!
Planet Earth - A Journey From Pole To Pole - Thryft
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Michael Allaby, Ian Crofton, Robert Andersen  | Brown Reference Group

Planet Earth - A Journey From Pole To Pole

$2.72

Goodreads rating: 4.33

$2.72

Text and illustrations, diagrams, tables, and charts present information on such topics as surface features of Earth, weather and climate, natural resources, and environmental problems.
The SAS Handbook of Living off the Land - Thryft
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Chris McNab | Silverdale Books

The SAS Handbook of Living off the Land

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Goodreads rating: 3.67

$2.72

This book contains everything the survivor needs to know about thriving in nature, from making tools and finding water to eating plants and catching fish. With over 120 illustrations, it is packed with practical information and insightful tips such as how to make a fire without the use of matches and how to make traps and snares to capture food. Later chapters adapt these principles to a variety of terrain, including the desert, the Arctic, the jungle, and the sea. Because nature can be a dangerous place, the book also instructs the reader how to identify and avoid dangerous animals such as snakes and spiders, the art of extracting poison, and how to tell edible plants and fungi from poisonous ones.
Lab Girl - Thryft
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Hope Jahren | Little Brown Book Group

Lab Girl

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Goodreads rating: 3.98

$7.60

Lab Girl is a book about work and about love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together. It is told through Jahren's remarkable stories: about the discoveries she has made in her lab, as well as her struggle to get there; about her childhood playing in her father's laboratory; about how lab work became a sanctuary for both her heart and her hands; about Bill, the brilliant, wounded man who became her loyal colleague and best friend; about their field trips - sometimes authorised, sometimes very much not - that took them from the Midwest across the USA, to Norway and to Ireland, from the pale skies of North Pole to tropical Hawaii; and about her constant striving to do and be her best, and her unswerving dedication to her life's work. Visceral, intimate, gloriously candid and sometimes extremely funny, Jahren's descriptions of her work, her intense relationship with the plants, seeds and soil she studies, and her insights on nature enliven every page of this thrilling book. In Lab Girl, we see anew the complicated power of the natural world, and the power that can come from facing with bravery and conviction the challenge of discovering who you are.
365 Amazing Animals - Thryft
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Pegasus Team | Pegasus

365 Amazing Animals

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Goodreads rating: 4.2

$9.75

BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.
A day in the life of Triceratops - Thryft
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Susie Brooks, Jonathan Woodward  | Red Shed

A day in the life of Triceratops

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Goodreads rating: 2.5

$2.87

A day in the life of Triceratops is an engaging non-fiction reader that will help make learning to read fun and interesting. Journey back in time to discover all about this terrifying dinosaur and along the way you’ll also read about baby dinosaurs, a giant Alamosaurus, T. rex and much, more more! The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features favourite topics, well-loved authors and classic characters so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging books independently. Varied sentences Detailed illustrations to enjoy Contains a glossary and index More technical language A rich range of vocabulary Higher word count All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading. Book band White More level 3 non-fiction reading ladder books to A day in the life of T. rex, Senses and Romans.
Northern Beaches - Thryft
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unknown author | Australian Photographic Impressions

Northern Beaches

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Goodreads rating: 0.0

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This book is perfect for nature enthusiasts or anyone who loves beach landscapes. Through vivid, picturesque photographs, the book showcases the Northern Beaches of Australia and the beauty of its surroundings. This book captures the essence of Australia's coastline and its serene environment, and is sure to leave readers feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Handy Science Answer Book : Custom Edition 99 - Thryft
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Visible Ink Press+

Handy Science Answer Book : Custom Edition 99

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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When will Niagara Falls disappear? Can any bird fly upside down? What is a nuclear meltdown? Is white gold really gold? Do bears in zoos hibernate? How do fireflies produce light? You’ll find answers to 1,400 frequently asked, but hard to explain questions like these inside. This updated edition of the bestselling “Handy Science Answer Book” tackles dozens of new sci-tech topics, as well as your old favorites - from the inner workings of the human body to outer space, and from mathematics and computers to cars, boats, planes and trains. The clear-cut, straightforward style of “The Handy Science Answer Book” makes answers fun and easy to understand. With more than 100 illustrations and dozens of tables and graphs, it’s a friendly resource for browsers, scanners and serious sojourners in the realms of science and technology.
Extraordinary Fish (Blue Planet) - Thryft
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Frances Dipper | Bbc Consumer Publishing

Extraordinary Fish (Blue Planet)

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Goodreads rating: 4.14

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These four companion books take a dramatic look at our watery planet. Constituting one of the most numerous and diverse groups of invertebrates on Earth, fish are the undoubted masters of the underwater world. Equally at home in fresh or saltwater, they have evolved to occupy every conceivable water-filled niche. Fish have adapted to survive in a range of different environments from the deepest ocean depths to muddy freshwater puddles, and from the freezing waters of the Antarctic to hot desert springs. Extraordinary Fish illustrates the amazing transformations in body for and behavior that have enabled fish to take up many diverse and fascinating lifestyles. Chapter one introduces the ways in which fish have adapted to their watery world, with examples from the deep sea and other inhospitable habitats. In an environment where predators abound, survival is of prime concern, and Chapter two explores, among other things, the many ways that fish camouflage and arm themselves for attach and defense. Chapter three transports the reader into the sensory world of fish. As well as extraordinary powers of sight, sound, and smell, some fish can detect electric fields, glow with luminescent light, and navigate unerringly across vast oceans. In the fourth and final chapter, the color sex life of many fish is revealed.
Deadly Factbook: Insects and Spiders : Book 2 - Thryft
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Steve Backshall | Orion Children's Books (an Imprint Of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Deadly Factbook: Insects and Spiders : Book 2

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Goodreads rating: 4.45

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Packed with fascinating facts and drawing on Steve's own amazing experiences, this is the second fact-filled DEADLY guide for Steve Backshall fans everywhere. Illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and art.
A Field Guide to the Mammals of South-East Asia - Thryft
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Charles M. Francis | New Holland

A Field Guide to the Mammals of South-East Asia

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Goodreads rating: 4.25

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Pp. 392; 72 full page color plates from paintings by noted wildlife artists, 74 text-figures (line-drawings), 500 small distribution maps. Color pictorial laminated boards, in matching color pictorial dust jacket, lg 8vo. The only comprehensive guide to the mammals of South-East Asia. Every major variation of the majority of 500 species is meticulously captured in the 72 specially commissioned full color plates. Nearly 500 species are described in comprehensive detail in authoritative, up-to-date text covering identification, habitat, behavior, distribution, and status. No ownership marks. Now out of print and rare.
Euclid in the Rainforest : Discovering Universal Truth in Logic and Math - Thryft
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Joseph Mazur | Dutton Adult

Euclid in the Rainforest : Discovering Universal Truth in Logic and Math

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Goodreads rating: 3.72

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Mazur (mathematics, Marlboro College), like many a mathematician before him, seeks the truth. How he goes about it is to examine three kinds of logic, those from the ancient Greeks, the strange logic of infinity, and the everyday, practical, plausible logic that basically drives most scientific inquiry today. In a series of 16 zippy chapters, Mazur looks into what logic actually is and how and when it shows up, the various configurations of infinity as they strike such disparate surfaces as set theory and irrational numbers, and the ordinary, everyday logic that underlies the math that may or may not reflect the real world. Mazur's appendices double as very well-explained exercises. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Minerals - Thryft
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Roberto Appiani, Alessandro Guastoni  | Firefly Books

Minerals

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Goodreads rating: 3.2

$6.87

Excerpted from the Mineralogy is the science of minerals. To the uninitiated, mineralogy can appear to be a very complicated subject. Many of the disciplines that form its core, such as chemistry, crystallography, physics and mathematics, can constitute forbidding barriers to understanding this fascinating natural science. This book endeavors to eliminate such barriers and to accompany the reader seeking to enter the world of minerals. The primary goals of this introduction are to illustrate some of the principal properties of minerals, present the modern tools used in their study, describe the natural environments in which minerals are formed, and explain the criteria by which minerals are classified. The main section of this book is an illustrated guide to 288 mineral species, all of them illustrated with unique photographs taken by nature photographer Roberto Appiani. Special thanks go to Dr. Federico Pezzotta, Curator of Mineralogy and Petrography at the Museum of Natural History in Milan, Italy, who wrote the section of this introduction that deals with the environments in which minerals are formed. Minerals are crystalline substances that are found in their natural state. Minerals are familiar to everyone, as they compose the rocks and mountains around us, as well as the sand on our beaches and the soil in our gardens. Many of the products we use every day are composed of toothpaste, for example, contains microcrystals of mica, calcite and fluorite, while detergents contain such mineral additives as calcite, dolomite, clays and zeolites. Minerals are components of meteorites and planets, while gemstones are nothing more than rough fragments of crystals, unusually transparent or colorful, that have been cut to emphasize their brilliance and transparency. Minerals have always had great importance in our world; from the dawn of history, each step in mankind's development can be measured by the use of metals. Today, minerals are the principal elements of steel and special alloys, and are integral to electronic and communication devices; they ace also used in the space industry and in the manufacture of a great many everyday items. The science of mineralogy came into being in relatively recent times. In order to understand the scientific criteria that governs its principles, one needs to trace the most important steps along its path over the centuries. The oldest use of minerals is related to primitive humans used natural pigments, hematite reds and manganese oxide blacks, to paint the walls of the caves in which they lived. About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians were making objects from precious metals, using such colored minerals as malachite, lazurite and the emerald variety of beryl. The first texts to deal with mineralogical subjects were those of the Greek Theophrastus, around 370 B.C., and Pliny the Elder 400 years later. With Historio Naturalis , Pliny describes the perfect geometric shapes of crystals, laying the basis for the science of mineralogy. However, it is the German physician and scientist Georgius Agricola who is considered the father of mineralogy. In De Re Metallica ("On Metals"), first printed in 1556, Agricola describes the mining practices of his day in great detail, especially the techniques for exploiting and refining minerals and the procedures involved in the use of fusion to extract metals. Modern crystallography, the study of the forms that compose crystals, was born between the second half of the 1600s and the end of the 1700s, thanks to the contributions of Nicholas Steno, Carangeot and Romé de l'Isle. In 1801, Abbé René-Just Haüy discovered that minerals are composed of countless "molecules" that exactly reproduce the shape of their crystals, anticipating important discoveries that would only be confirmed a century later. During the 19th century, numerous scientists investigated the chemistry of minerals, among them Swedish chemist Jöns Jakob Berzelius, who established the princip1es of modern mineral classification. The beginning of the 20th century marks a fundamental step in the history of mineralogy, with the dlscovecy of the structure of minerals by German physicist Max von Laue in 1912. Experiments performed using X-rays proved for the first time that minerals are composed of atoms precisely arranged according to exact rules. In the early 1960s, electronic microprobe analysis made possible the study of the chemical composition of minerals, and in comparatively short periods of time, enabled accurate chemical analysis of mineral fragments of even the smallest size (down to 4/100,000 of an inch or 0.001 mm). In the early 1970s, another highly advanced instrument, the transmission electron microscope, went into common use in laboratories and universities (at least those able to afford its high cost). Capable of magnifying millions of times, this tool opened a new frontier in mineralogy, allowing the direct observation of the atoms and the structures that compose minerals.
Freaks of Nature : And What They Tell Us About Evolution and Development - Thryft
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Mark S. Blumberg | Oxford University Press

Freaks of Nature : And What They Tell Us About Evolution and Development

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Goodreads rating: 3.53

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Freaks of Nature could be a fascinating read for those interested in both biology and history. Blumberg explores the connections between genetics, development, environment and evolution through the lens of bodily anomalies. Through this subject that was once considered taboo, the book sheds light on how individuals and entire species develop, survive, and evolve. Users would appreciate the unique perspective it provides on a topic that is not widely explored.
Everything You Need to Know About Arthritis - Thryft
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Ron Hobbs N.D. | Prima Lifestyles

Everything You Need to Know About Arthritis

$2.72

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Discover Nature's Treatment for ArthritisDid you know that there are natural treatments that may ease—or help you manage—the pain of arthritis? If you are one of the millions who suffer from chronic joint pain, this book can point the way to alternative treatments that may improve mobility and reduce the pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Inside you'll learn how glucosamine may help reduce arthritis symptoms, what natural treatments may slow the progression of osteoarthritis, which herbs and nutrients may help manage your arthritis, natural ways to improve mobility, and much more!Includes up-to-date information on arthritis ·Glucosamine·Chrondroitin·SAMe·Fish Oil·Devil's Claw·Boswellia·Bromelain·Turmeric·Boron·Capsaicin·Willow Bark·Vitamin C·Vitamin E·Ginger·Beta-Carotene·Pantothenic Acid·Selenium·And conventional medical treatmentsIt's all here in simple, straightforward language. You'll find yourself turning to this helpful, trusted companion again and again.
Planet Earth - Thryft
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Planet Earth

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Describes the earth sciences and examines volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans, rocks, minerals, weather, and the atmosphere
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Mammals

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Describes the eating habits, defenses, parenting, and social behavior of mammals
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Time-Life Books | Time Life Education

Ocean Life

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Examines a variety of ocean life, including marine plants, fish, reptiles, and mammals, and discusses their habitats, reproduction, and defenses
Animalwatching - Thryft
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Desmond Morris | Crown

Animalwatching

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Animalwatching is an ideal choice for those who love nature and want to know more about how animals adapt, survive and behave. The author deeply examines the behavior of various animals in their natural habitats and explains how they have evolved to match their environment over time. Readers will enjoy this book's engaging and informative writing style, as well as the scientific information on animal behavior that it provides.
1001 Science Questions Answered - Thryft
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Reader's Digest Association | Reader's Digest Association

1001 Science Questions Answered

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Find out everything you want to know about the world around us: our mysterious universe; the human body; the secrets of nature; our changing planet; the everyday world, and the marvels of science and technology. This book will help you keep up with new phenomena and new technology and learn to understand the world around you in a fun and engaging way. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a fund of accessible information for all the family.
Aspects of Physical Geography - Thryft
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Aspects of Physical Geography

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Author: Marianne Chong
Format: Soft cover
Publisher: Pekoe Books
Publication Date: 2001
Houses and Gardens of Kyoto - Thryft
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Akihiko Seki, Thomas Daniell  | Tuttle Publishing

Houses and Gardens of Kyoto

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For all the damage that has occurred over the centuries, for all the relentless and destructive modernization still taking place today, Kyoto, imperial capital for more than a millennium, remains a rich, inexhaustible archive of Japanese cultural history.Houses and Gardens of Kyoto introduces a broad array of Kyoto's traditional houses from every period of the city's history. They range from summer villas to townhouses, from monumental Buddhist temples to insubstantial garden pavilions, from personal homes to traditional inns. All have their associated outdoor spaces, whether condensed courtyard gardens, picturesque stroll gardens, "dry landscape" stone gardens or the "borrowed scenery" of distant landscapes.Both exquisite photo album and fascinating historical study, Houses and Gardens of Kyoto is sure to be the standard reference work on this topic for many decades to come.
The Progress of This Storm : On Society and Nature in a Warming World - Thryft
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Andreas Malm | 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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Grand Canyon : Natural Wonder of the World

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Grand Canyon as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World captured through vivid color photos and lively text.
Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail - Thryft
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Cheryl Strayed | Vintage Books

Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

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At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State — and she would do it alone.Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.
Inside of a Dog : What Dogs See, Smell, and Know - Thryft
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Alexandra Horowitz | Simon & Schuster Ltd

Inside of a Dog : What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

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The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and other quirky animal, the human. "Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs' perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draws a picture of what it mgiht be like to be a dog. What it's like to be able to smell not just every bit of open food in the house but also to smell sadness in humans, or even the passag eof time? How does a tingy dog manage to play sucessfully with a Great Dane? What is it like to hear the bodily vibrations of insects or the hum of a fluorescent light? Why must a person on a bicycle be chased? What's it like to use your mouth as a hand? In short, what is it like for a dog to experience life from two feet off the ground, amidst the smells of the sidewalk, gazing at our ankles or knees? Inside of a Dog explains these things and much more. The answers can be surprising-once we set aside our natural inclination to anthropomorphize dogs. Inside of a Dog also contains up-to-the-minute-research-on dogs' detection of disease, the secrets of their tails, and their skill at reading our attention-that Horowitz puts into useful context. Although not a formal training guide, Insie of Dog has practical applicaiton for dog lovers interested in understanding why their dogs do what they do. With alight touch and the weight of science behind her, Alexandra Horowtiz examines the animal we think we know best but may actually understand the least. This book is as close as you can get to knowing about dogs without being a dog yourself
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Bruce Chatwin, Nicholas Shakespeare  | Vintage Classics

In Patagonia : 40th Anniversary Edition

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When Bruce Chatwin’s In Patagonia was published in 1977 it heralded the arrival of a startling new talent in British literature. Critics were surprised and spellbound by a story of an adventure which blurred the boundaries between travel writing, biography, history and memoir. All readers recognised its timeless quality – Auberon Waugh went as far as to call it ‘a classic’.Forty years later, Chatwin’s first book continues to inspire generations of travellers and writers. This 40th anniversary edition celebrates the enduring status of In Patagonia and includes a host of material from the archive to recreate the book’s genesis and publication.

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.