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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New Zealand - Land of the Long White Cloud
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Recommended for nature lovers seeking wanderlust-inspiring visuals.
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Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour
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Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of botanical painting. Suitable for artists of all levels, this book offers expert guidance and step-by-step studies to help readers develop their skills. Billy's playful yet accurate botanical portraits are a feast for the eyes, and her techniques for working with texture, pattern, and color are invaluable. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of botanical painting.
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Lynne Breslin, Adrian Favell, Fram Kitagawa |
Princeton
Architectural
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Art Place Japan: The Echigo-Tsumari Triennale and the Vision to Reconnect Art and Nature
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Every three years, three hundred square miles of land in northwestern Japan are transformed into the most ambitious and largest-scale art installation in the the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. One hundred sixty of the world's best-known landscape artists, sculptors, and architects create artworks in two hundred villages that dot the mountains and terraced rice fields of the Japanese countryside, with the intent of rediscovering relationships between nature, art, and humanity, forging collaborations between global artists and local communities, and connecting people to each other and the land.Half a million people make the annual pilgrimage to witness this unique art project. Art Place Japan offers an exhaustive full-color catalog of the eight hundred artworks created during the past fifteen years. For those lucky enough to visit, this book, the first in English on the subject, also offers detailed information on how to visit the often-remote sites, with travel information and a newly commissioned map that locates the projects throughout the Niigata Prefecture.
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Nova Scotia : The Lighthouse Route and the Annapolis Valley
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This book would be perfect for photography enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of Nova Scotia's landscapes. The author, Sherman Hines, captures the essence of the province's natural wonders and brings them to life through stunning photography. Readers can expect to be transported to Nova Scotia through every page of this book, and gain a deeper appreciation for the province's lighthouses, vineyards, and idyllic countryside.
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unknown author
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Northern Beaches
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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.
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Karen Hurrell
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Gemstones A Complete Color Reference For Precious And Semiprecious Stones Of The World
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A complete color guide to identifying and investigating gemstones.This book guides you through all aspects of the world of gems, exploring the different characteristics and properties of minerals, gems, and precious metals.Combines cutting-edge writing with beautiful full-color photography that captures the beauty of a fascinating array of natural and cut stones.Presents a wonderfully designed, in-depth directory that identifies each gemstone in turn, exploring every facet of common and rare gemstones, and precious metals.Includes an at-a-glance gallery of gemstones in miniature, plus a failsafe step-by-step identification system.Reveals interesting facts and surrounding folklore, as well as formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics of gems, and details of how each might be worked and displayed.
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Kakuzo Akahima, Haruzo Ohashi |
Graphic-sha
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Japanese Garden
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107 pgs. Full color photographs of stunning Japanese Gardens Japanese and English Text
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Sydney Eddison, Greg Piotrowski, FEINSTEIN HAROLD |
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Hudson
Foliage
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In Foliage, Harold Feinstein returns to the natural forms that he chronicled in One Hundred Flowers. Elegantly designed and lavishly produced, this book contains 100 luscious color photographs of plants. An introduction by popular gardening author Sydney Eddison explores the cultural significance of plants while revealing the subtle ways in which they touch our daily lives. Her introduction, along with enlightening text by horticulture expert Greg Piotrowski, makes Foliage as practical and informative, as it is beautiful. Author Harold Feinstein's photographs are in the collections of the International Center of Photography, the Museum of Modern Art, the George Eastman House, and many other major museums.
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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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Cathy Joseph
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The AVA Guide To Outdoor Photography
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A little knowledge and some basic tools are all any aspiring photographer needs to explore the creative possibilities of the natural world. The adventure starts with this advice for choosing the right equipment--whether the photographer will be shooting conventional or digital--along with film, filters and lenses, tripods, and other accessories. Amateur shutterbugs will learn how to plan and execute a productive outdoor photo shoot, including special creative techniques for photographing wildlife, landscapes, portraits, and even underwater. Even the most complex technical subjects are made clear through hundreds of intriguing photographs and diagrams which highlight the text, accompanied by photographer's notes which explain both the techniques and creative direction behind each.
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Klaus Ferstl, Wolfgang Lauber, Peter Cheret |
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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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Анна Копилова
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January
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Awesome Kharkiv : Interesting things you need to know
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Kharkiv is an ambitious city. It is full of seemingly contradictory it is a highly industrialised city, a centre for scientific research and I.T., home to the first skyscrapers built in Ukraine. Yet it is also a cultural centre, home to many outstanding writers and artists, and in recent times Kharkiv has seen rapid development in gastronomy and of an authentic underground culture. Kharkiv can be considered Ukraine s intellectual centre, being home to more universities and places of learning than even the capital, Kyiv.Kharkiv was the first capital of Soviet Ukraine and is thus also a historic city, full of architectural landmarks which testify to its rich past. It is unique, surprising, and a place which its residents are proud to call home. With this book, we are pleased to share with you our love to Kharkiv! The book is neither a guide nor a manual. Rather, it s an insight into the city we adore one that is wonderful, fascinating and strange. In its pages, you ll find references to major historical events, famous and talented residents, art, culture, sports, literature, traditions and even beloved street food.Inside Awesome Kharkiv you will chapters on history, culture, food, places, nature, sports, technology gorgeous photos and images throughout the bookbeautiful layout insightful and short texts explaining interesting things you need to know about Kharkiv, including historical and cultural context fun factsAbout The Awesome The Awesome Series travel books are best selling in Ukraine since 2012. Loved by locals and visitors alike, they are a genuine take on the Ukrainian art, cities, culture, food and traditions.
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Michael Benson, Stephen Barber |
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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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Mark Welford
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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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Eileen Johnson
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Gibbs
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The Art of Floral Arranging : Learning from the Master Florists at Flowerschool New York
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Learn how to create breathtaking bouquets from the master florists of Flower School New York. Trendsetting celebrity designers whose high-profile clients include Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Anna Wintour, Gucci, and Tom Ford, join forces with entrepreneur Eileen Johnson at this famed floral arranging school. They now offer instruction and insight into the art and aesthetic of flower arranging taught by a faculty of world-renowned florists.Discover tips and techniques such Learn the secrets from these Master Michael George built his reputation on clean, architectural arrangements, which came to be known as Floral Minimalism or Architectonic in the art critic world. His clients include Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Martha Stewart Living. Chris Giftos is reverently described as the pioneer of event design. As master florist of The Metropolitan Museum of Art for 33 years, Giftos arranged thousands of flowers for the lobby and events, working with legendary figures Diana Vreeland, Pat Buckley, Tom Ford, and Anna Wintour. Remco Van Vliet is the current design director for flower design at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Charles Masson is the owner and sole florist for La Grenouille, one of the most beautiful and renowned French restaurants in Manhattan also known for its spectacular flowers. Cas Trap is currently the executive director of the elite floral wholesale importing company, Dutch Flower Line. Mr. Trap is also partner with his brother, Remco Van Vliet, in Van Vliet & Trap. Additional instructors include Junko Miura, Elizabeth Ryan, Meredith Waga, and Felipe Sastre! Visit www.flowerschoolny.com for more information
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Jonathan Hilton
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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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Jill Greenberg, Paul Weitz |
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Monkey Portraits
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Jill Greenberg offers a fascinating, funny, and all-too-human collection of celebrity monkey and ape portraits. Each of these 76 amazing anthropomorphic photographs will remind readers of someone they know.
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Kate Ledger
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The Cat's Book of Romance
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We usually turn to our friends for relationship savvy, but how often do we learn about love from our pets' Cats are particularly self-sufficient; they don"t seem to need love"or anyone else. But the cats in this book can teach valuable lessons about being a couple and living in harmony.The Cats" Book of Romance offers wise advice illustrated with beautiful full-color photographs of two cats that nurture each other through good times and bad: " "Treasure mementos from when you first met," depicted by a cat cradling a beloved ball of yarn." "Fall asleep together under the stars," with the two cats sweetly nestled together, snoozing." "Watch the sunset together," with the two cats gazing awestruck into the distance."Maintain friendships outside your relationship," with one cat staring transfixed at an unsuspecting goldfish in a clear glass bowl.The Cats" Book of Romance makes a unique, creative stocking stuffer, Valentine"s Day gift, bridal shower present, or thoughtful memento.
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Ernest Goh’s close encounters with these creatures of the slimy-scaly kind began in the longkangs around the Siglap kampong where he spent much of his early childhood. Armed with nothing but empty milk tins and his bare hands, he scooped up whatever went past — tadpoles, guppies and the occasional frog.Prized possessions they were then. Today, fish continue to fascinate millions of hobbyists worldwide, turning Singapore into the world’s ornamental fish capital. (The island accounts for 24 per cent of world export and over 40 per cent of the Asian market.)In this book, 38 varieties of fish and aquarium creatures that have charmed enthusiasts all over the globe — including the Red Bubble Eye, Shovelnose Catfish and Albino Clawed Frog — are shown in colourful, close-up glory. Surprising, whimsical and always fascinating, The Fish Book is master photographer Ernest Goh’s first book. It is also his homage to the humble longkang fish for ensuring his childhood world went beyond late-afternoon cartoons and school textbooks.
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Teoh Sweeleng
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Our Kuching: The Vanishing Street Cats of Singapore : Through the Lens of Jon Boon
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Our the Vanishing Street Cats of Singapore is a pictorial celebration of the Singapore street cat. Each picture tells a compelling story of their lives and provides a snapshot of life in the heartlands in 21st century Singapore. The pictures are accompanied by heart-warming captions of the cats and snippets of trivia on the history and origins of the neighbourhoods in which they were found.
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Eliot Porter, James Gleick |
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Nature's Chaos
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The essence of the earth's beauty lies in chaos, in the disorder of grasses strewn in a meadow, the blotching of green lichen on a tree trunk. Eliot Porter's photographs of the natural world, spanning thirty-five years and five continents -- from an Antarctic ice floe to an American desert to an Icelandic lava field -- reveal in mesmerizing ways what scientists are beginning to see for themselves: the patterns, relations, and interactions present in nature's disorder and wildness. This is the perfect marriage of image and text -- brilliant full-color photographs by the preeminent nature photographer of his generation together with an illuminating essay by the widely praised author of Chaos.
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Kiem Sian Ong, Ong Kiem Sian |
Draco
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A Passion for Birds : The Story of the First Lady of Bird Photography in South-East Asia and Her Subjects
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For more than a decade, Ong Kiem Sian has produced the most stunning images of birds of the region. Collected here are her most valuable and spectacular images. A CD with moves of nesting birds is included. Out of print.
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Benjamin Grant
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Amphoto
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Overview : A New Perspective of Earth
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A stunning and unique collection of satellite images of Earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity, derived from the wildly popular Daily Overview Instagram project.Inspired by the “Overview Effect”—a sensation that astronauts experience when given the opportunity to look down and view the Earth as a whole—the breathtaking, high definition satellite photographs in Overview offer a new way to look at the landscape that we have shaped. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture, and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human impact. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial vantage point and creates a perspective of Earth as it has never been seen before.
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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.