Nature

The first collection of Thoreau's writings on the flowering plants of Concord, with more than 200 drawings by renowned artist Barry Moser Some of Henry David Thoreau's most beautiful nature writing was inspired by the flowering trees and plants of...

Originally published in 1978, this special twenty-fifth-anniversary edition of the National Book Award finalist includes an entirely new afterword in which the author considers the current state of knowledge about wolves and recent efforts to reintroduce...

The Global Biodiversity Assessment is an independent, peer-reviewed, scientific analysis and assessment of the biological and socio-economic aspects of biodiversity. It was commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and funded by the...

The Earthshot concept is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action. We have ten years to turn the tide on the environmental crisis, but we need the world's best solutions and one shared goal - to save our planet.It's not too late, but we need collective action...

The practice of ecological restoration, firmly grounded in the science of restoration ecology, provides governments, organisations, and landowners a means to halt degradation and restore function and resilience to ecosystems stressed by climate change...

'[A] moving, beautifully written book about love and mental health and life' BOB ODENKIRK 'Fiercely intelligent, humane and necessary' NATHAN FILER, author of THE SHOCK OF THE FALL 'At its heart a story about love ... an astonishing...

Viewing wildlife in action is always a pleasure-capturing that action with your camera is one of the most rewarding and challenging ways to become even closer to Nature. Birders, hikers, national-park visitors, and international travelers are all...

How do plants make a living? Some plants are gamblers, others are swindlers. Some plants are habitual spenders while others are strugglers and miserly savers. Plants have evolved a spectacular array of solutions to the existential problems of survival...

A photographic identification guide to 125 tree species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka, perfect for resident and visitor alike. Over 350 high quality photographs from Sri Lanka's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species...

"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." -The New York Times In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250050311Author Aaron HirshFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint St. Martins Press-3PLPublisher St. Martins Press-3PLWeight(grams) 463g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062731692Author Hallie BurnettFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 176gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922634634Author Thornton S BurgessFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Living Book PressPublisher Living Book PressWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm)...

Social Forestry: Tending the Land as People of Place is a must-have for anyone wanting to have a reciprocating relationship with their communities, themselves, and most importantly their awe-inspiring forests and landscapes. Social Forestry connects...

South Georgia is a remote and beautiful island with a varied and intriguing history. This extensively illustrated book is the only comprehensive account of the island, combining historical, geographical, commercial, scientific and political events in a...

16-panel laminated and folded cards for in-the-field reference Full-color photos and illustrations Written by a well-known meteorologist devoted to outdoor adventures Mountain Weather Pocket Guide is designed to give hikers, backpackers, climbers,...

The Northern Forest Region lies between the oak forests of the eastern United States and the boreal forests of eastern Canada. It is, collectively, one of the largest and most continuous temperate forests left in the world and, like much of the...

This strikingly beautiful, large-format book showcases Guy Harvey's around-the-world fishing and diving adventures. Drawing from meticulous notes, knock-out photographs and Guy's signature artwork, Guy weaves together fascinating stories, scientific...

Distant relatives of modern lobsters, horseshoe crabs, and spiders, trilobites swam the planet's prehistoric seas for 300 million years, from the Lower Cambrian to the end of the Permian eras-and they did so very capably. Trilobite fossils have been...

A beautifully illustrated pocket-size hardcover guide to the mushrooms of North America--a must-have for any mushroom enthusiast's backpack or home library. Mushrooms: An Illustrated Field Guide is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50...

More than 100 of Egypt's most common bird species are illustrated in color and described in both English and Arabic in this fully revised edition of a favorite book. An introduction provides notes on habitats, migration, conservation, and where to watch...

A richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the worldGemstones have been a source of delight and fascination for thousands of years, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl to tough jade gems once used in weapons and pink...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578582931Author Alison NevilleFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Alison NevillePublisher Alison NevilleWeight(grams) 150g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878788450Author Bert FrenzFormat PaperbackPage Count 386Imprint American Birding AssociationPublisher American Birding AssociationWeight(grams)...

This fully illustrated guide describes over 60 of the best sites for viewing both common and rare species. Organised by state, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be...

From Anger to Action tells the stories of the citizens' movements charting new paths to tackle the big global challenges that lie behind the political upheavals of our times. Drawing on candid insights from citizens, activists, and innovators, and their...

Nests, Eggs, and Incubation brings together a global team of leading authorities to provide a comprehensive overview of the fascinating and diverse field of avian reproduction. Starting with a new assessment of the evolution of avian reproductive biology...

Claire Preston's Bee tells the busy story of our long, complex relationship with this industrious, much-admired insect. Moving from ancient political descriptions to Renaissance debates about monarchy, to the conversion of the virtuous and civil bee into...

For eons, female members of the Porcupine caribou herd have made the journey from their winter feeding grounds to their summer calving grounds-which happen to lie on vast reserves of oil. They once roamed borderless wilderness; now they trek from Canada,...

From Mickey Mouse to the teddy bear, from the Republican elephant to the use of "jackass" as an all-purpose insult, images of animals play a central role in politics, entertainment, and social interactions. In this penetrating look at how Western culture...

Zoos have always had a troubled relationship to what is considered the "real" wild. Even the most immersive and naturalistic zoos, critics maintain, are inherently contrived and inauthentic environments. Zoo animals' diet, care, and reproduction are...

A collection of transcendent, lyrical essays on life in the American West, the classic companion to Gretel Ehrlich's new book, Unsolaced"Wyoming has found its Whitman." -Annie DillardPoet and filmmaker Gretel Ehrlich went to Wyoming in 1975 to make the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903657195Author Clive ChattersFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint WILDGuidesPublisher WILDGuidesWeight(grams) 820gDimensions(mm) 250mm * 191mm * 14mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999730515Author Jaime JacksonFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Natural World PublicationsPublisher Natural World PublicationsWeight(grams) 216g

With stunning photographs from the ice edge, a firsthand account of a researcher’s time in Antarctica and of the perilous journeys of the world’s largest penguin species: the iconic emperor.   Nearly all emperor penguin colonies are extremely remote; of...

The leopard is the ultimate cat. It makes the lion and the tiger appear overblown and all the other members of the cat family look puny. Whereas lions hunt in the open and then share their kill, the leopard is solitary, stealthy and selfish. This cat...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062731319Author S i HayakawaFormat PaperbackPage Count 552Imprint HarperReferencePublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 718gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805062298Author Carl SafinaFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Owl Books,U.S.Publisher Henry Holt & Company IncWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806530758Author Max PlanckFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Philosophical LibraryPublisher Philosophical LibraryWeight(grams) 295g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593537343Author Dayton DuncanFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. KnopfWeight(grams) 1021gDimensions(mm) 237mm * 165mm...