Nature - General

The transition from a growth-arrested seed to a germinating seed and then to a seedling is a crucial developmental step, dramatically affecting plant growth and viability. Before plants enter the vegetative phase of their ontogenesis, massive rearrangements of signaling pathways and switching of gene...

Ryan is a young man, eager to share the happy memories of a visit to the seashore with his sister, Emma. The sixth-day visit with Uncle Ed still influences his life. The days were filled with fun, adventure and learning. An appreciation for the...

"A brilliant book [that] shows a way out of the destructive trap of Anthropocentric arrogance."--Vandana Shiva, author of Terra Viva "An unusually thought-provoking and ambitious book."--Dr. James A. Shapiro, author of Evolution: A View from the 21st Century Biocivilisations is an important, original rethinking...

More than one hundred million acres of Texas land are either native rangeland or permanent pasture, but most of this land is infested with unwanted weed and brush species that compete with desirable forage plants. With this book at their fingertips, landowners and rangeland...

This stress relief adult coloring book has 30 exclusive beautiful illustrations related to the nature, animal world and forest .You can color every page, however you want and there is no wrong way to color (even if you are a beginner). Relaxing Color Pages!...

Earth, mountains, rivers, trees, and flowers! Chirping crickets, babbling creeks and the sweet earthy smell of petrichor!If you are a fan of the great outdoors, you have probably noticed that you feel happier beyond the confines of your home.Did you know that it is...

'The Brule Creek has made its way through all of the beloved places I have known through my years. It has wound through this unique spot of South Dakota, leaving its imprint on so many of my memories. This sweet area will forever make...

This is a book of poems about true experiences in the remote wilderness of northwestern British Columbia. It is written for kids who love to be out in nature to experience the magic and mystery of animal and bird life, of crazy weather, wild...

You won't know unless you ask! These 12 chapters cover a wide range of science topics such as astronomy, zoology, the human body, computing and technology, what the future holds, and more. Who Knew? The Big Book of Science Questions That Will Make You...

A dynamic and fresh exploration of the naturalist Mark Catesby--who predated John James Audubon by nearly a century-- and his influence on how we understand American wildlife. In 1722, Mark Catesby stepped ashore in Charles Town in the Carolina colony. Over the next four...

Author: David MoonISBN-10: 1107503205ISBN-13: 9781107503205Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2022Pages: 472Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.05d

What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "Balarezo's eagerness to embrace and learn from discomfort will inspire readers to question the conveniences they curate in their own lives."★★★★★ "The author's ability to remain candid and dissect his own thoughts and actions is something that many strive...

From the low-elevation foothills and canyons of the western Sierras to famed Yosemite Valley and giant sequoia trees and from high alpine meadows and lakes to the rugged peaks of the Sierra crest, Yosemite National Park has hiking trails for all levels of skill...

Welcome to "Tempest"! This book reflects the earthly experiences, visions and concerns of eight contemporary poets-six from central Ohio, one from Kentucky and one from Punta Arenas, Chile! Each writes passionately about caring deeply for our planetary home in these crucial times-times of great...

Moments in Nature is a delightful compilation of short stories, poems and articles from members of The Society of Women Writers WA. These creative works reveal women writers' interactions with the environment; in some cases, their angst of the world's environmental issues; in others,...

Frank is finally making a trip to British Columbia with his son, John to visit his grandson, Max. Frank had thought his days of adventure were long over, yet one sunny morning, he finds himself on one of the biggest adventures of his life.Another...

A study of basic survival skills with God's Word as your guide. This book is a great supplemental guide with a basic survival skills overview. Included in each section are devotional lessons for journaling and Bible Study. Written by Karl Bridgers.Author: Karl BridgersISBN-10: 1088046207ISBN-13:...

A new collection of essays on the living intelligence within nature from various spiritual and scientific perspectives, by James Lovelock, Dorothy MacLean, Joan Halifax, Thomas Berry, John Seed, Serge King, author of Earth Energies, and others.Author: Shirley NicholsonISBN-10: 0835606856ISBN-13: 9780835606851Publisher: Quest Books (IL)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Everglades Sunrise IIYou and your family can connect to nature with poems and photos that turn ospreys, owls, dragonflies and gators into rock stars. Even the baby egrets and wood storks think they are hot stuff! Share the joy of four grandmothers who created...

Below the Ocean: Keeping Our Sea Friends Safe is a fictional children's book, richly illustrated by international award-winning artist Lily Liu. The book is about a young seal, Sophia the Seal, who becomes entangled in the string of a helium balloon. She learns from...

Fun illustrations and informative text show readers how the weather can change in fall. Through critical thinking and comprehension questions, readers will learn to pay attention to the weather and understand seasonal changes.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 154152005XISBN-13: 9781541520059Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...

This book is for you if, like thousands of others, you have realized that sustainability's moment has finally come. Shifting our world from its current unsustainable path will require a revolution of hearts, minds, and bodies. It will take people from every corner of...

A reflective, luminous collection of essays of a life as an outdoor sportsman. Yonder is a gathering of memories that Ron Ellis and his friends enjoyed while outdoors: hunting, fly-fishing, hiking and camping. These new and selected stories tell of cherished friends and characters,...

A book of meditations and poems accumulated over many decades which reveal the author's love of the natural world and the people who inhabit it. There are some profound insights coming from her personal experiences. God is never far away. These few pages containing...

Mindfulness in Nature helps readers separate themselves from their busy lives, and allows them to engage in a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with the natural world around them through meditative practice. Now more than ever, with the constant distractions that abound in modern life--from...

"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for the University of Idaho Press"This collection, the first consolidated effort to study Hemingway's relationship to the natural world, is essential for everyone interested not only in a key figure of twentieth century American literature, but also...

Have you ever wondered about those adorable sea turtles that you are lucky enough to see go out to the sea? Grandma Chris knows firsthand because she is a member of the Turtle Team called Turtle Trackers, who volunteer to protect these sea turtles....

This book aims to view and to understand Alexander von Humboldt from different perspectives and in varying disciplinary contexts. His contributions addressed numerous topics in the earth but also life sciences-spanning from geo-botany, climatology, paleontology, oceanography, mineralogy, resources, and hydrogeology to links between the...

A collection of articles written for the Tempus Magazine as an editor for the Lifestyle column. This features a number of articles - all with different topics. Read more to find out.Author: Yaxuan Elsa YangISBN-10: 1957575743ISBN-13: 9781957575742Publisher: Goldtouch Press, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2022Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The essays in The In-Between State forward a compassionate analysis of bodies: queer bodies, bodies of water, bodies that are hated, and bodies that deserve love. Martha Lundin, in fifteen moving essays, attempts to understand the ways in which people try to shape landscapes-how...

The Seven Directions of the Medicine Wheel will bring balance, harmony, and beauty into your life by working with the Creator and applying simple and practical lessons found in nature. Based on Native American teachings, the book focuses on one's spiritual, emotional, physical, and...

Jaclyn had been living her dream as a wilderness instructor while guiding backpacking expeditions in the high mountains of Wyoming, when suddenly she experienced a traumatic, emotional, and frightening illness that brought her to her knees. Who knew the bite from a tiny tick...

This book is the cruising guide for boaters in the Apostle Islands. In addition to a number of waypoints for significant features within the islands, it contains ten recommended sailing routes, nautical cautions, recommended anchorages and historical information. It also contains labeled color photos...

Backcountry Excursions is a collection of six short hiking narratives set in the wildlands of the Northeast, from New York's Adirondacks and Vermont's Green Mountains, to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Maine Woods. These first-person accounts bring to life the wonder...

Come forth into the light of things, Let nature be your teacher. William WadsworthWhen you look into the eyes of an animal, do you see its inner beauty? Do you sense the life-force within a tree? Do you hear sweetness in birdsong? Do you...

Lakes, trees, and birds are all part of nature. Early readers can explore ways to care for nature in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Nature Walk.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1728463084ISBN-13: 9781728463087Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2022Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.30h x...

Lakes, trees, and birds are all part of nature. Early readers can explore ways to care for nature in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book, Nature Walk.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1728457645ISBN-13: 9781728457642Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2022Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.70h...

Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors and, in a...

Charles Robert Darwin, 12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. He established that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors and, in a...

GOD IS! why evolution isn't demonstrates how the nature/character of GOD is the death knell to the modern mythology of evolution, as it is to all human mythologies. There is much confusion among Christians and the general public regarding creation and evolution and what...

Walden is a timeless record of one man's inner journey in the great outdoors. In 1845, Henry David Thoreau set out on a personal experiment that was as simple as it was profound. For two years, two months, and two days he would live...

On the Duty of Civil Disobedience is one of Thoreau's most famous essays. This edition includes a special section for the reader to take notes at the end of the book.Author: Henry David ThoreauISBN-10: 1604500417ISBN-13: 9781604500417Publisher: ARC ManorLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2007Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 8.00h...

Excursions contains the complete texts of nine of Thoreau's most popular essays. These include Natural History of Massachusetts, his first essay to appear in The Dial (a quarterly periodical edited by Margaret Fuller), as well as other well known early works like A Winter...

The biography of Miss Ima and her life in Texas.Author: Leslie WilloughbyISBN-10: 1588988112ISBN-13: 9781588988119Publisher: Booksurge PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/17/2003Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.48d

"I am convinced that, for the moment, the most common point of view is: 'How little can we spend on the bees and still get them to make honey?' If some beekeeper says, 'Feed them sugar water, ' their point of view must be:...

You never know where you'll spot a Garden Dragon -it could be on your travels, on a nature walk, or even in your own backyard! This whimsical deck presents 46 adorable dragons, each with a mystical message to share. You'll meet sweet fruit dragons...

What are the secrets to dog breeding? It's a fascinating question. It's probably the reason why you need this book. It's important to know these secrets if you are to pursue dog breeding, and the secrets are what anyone in life must seek out...

This version is in 'Olelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian) He'e and 'Iole is an old Hawaiian mo'olelo (story) about the relationship of the Octopus and the Rat.Check us out at Halepili.com to play our He'e and 'Iole game. Mobile game app available for Google Play and...

First published in 1839, "The Voyage of the Beagle" is the book written by Charles Darwin that chronicles his experience of the famous survey expedition of the ship HMS Beagle. Part travel memoir, part scientific field journal, it covers such topics as biology, anthropology,...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: John S. SpringerISBN-10: 1519742983ISBN-13: 9781519742988Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...