Nature

Bridget MacCaskill has been observing otters for many years and studies undertaken with her late husband Don resulted in books and a film about otters and their environment. Otters are fascinating and delightful creatures but to watch them in their...

The bee is probably the most written about species after the human race. As so many commentators through the ages have discovered, here is far more to the insect than its biology and life cycle. In Praise of Bees explores bees' place in human lives and...

The Wisconsin Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Badger State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Wisconsin -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a cellophane...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780947522643Author Richard CuthbertFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Otago University PressPublisher Otago University PressWeight(grams) 606g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101981634Author Kirk Wallace JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 289gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

Learn to identify wildflowers in Colorado with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by professional nature photographer Don Mammoser and award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061711305Author Peter SingerFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780910062Author Brian C. GeorgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Winner of the Inaugural Book Prize from the Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand Environmental History NetworkA compelling environmental history of a critical ecosystem under threatIn the name of agriculture, urban growth, and disease control, humans have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781561649822Author Blair WitheringtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Pineapple Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780951390955Author John GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Artery PublicationsPublisher Artery Publications

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780811735681Author Susan Leigh TomlinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 151Imprint Stackpole BooksPublisher Stackpole BooksWeight(grams) 431g

Since the first publication of this landmark textbook in 2004, it has received high praise for its clear, comprehensive, and practical approach. The second edition continues to offer a unique framework for teaching and learning interdisciplinary...

Five writers capture the majesty and grandeur of California's famed redwoods Originally published in celebration of Save the Redwoods League's 100th anniversary, and here newly adapted for a trade audience, The Once and Future Forest explores the...

Few animals have a worse reputation than the vulture. But is it deserved? With Vulture, Katie Fallon offers an irresistible argument to the contrary, tracing a year in the life of a typical North American turkey vulture. Turkey vultures, also known as...

Explore the wide world of finches Finches For Dummies is your entry into the fascinating world of finches. Canaries are probably the most well-known type of finch, but finches are a widely diverse species of birds. They actually encompass several...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547085951Author Michael ShellenbergerFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Cengage Learning, IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643400792Author What the Farce PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Bazaar Encounters, LLCPublisher Bazaar Encounters, LLCWeight(grams)...

Between 1949 and 1955, the State Department pushed for an international fisheries policy grounded in maximum sustainable yield (MSY). The concept is based on a confidence that scientists can predict, theoretically, the largest catch that can be taken...

Leading animal rights activist Gene Baur examines the real cost of the meat on our plates -- for both humans and animals alike -- in this provocative and thorough examination of the modern farm industry. Many people picture cows, sheep, pigs, and...

This book describes and illustrates 80 of the larger, more conspicuous and charismatic tree species likely to be seen while travelling in the Kruger National Park. With the aim of assisting readers to make accurate identifications of these majestic...

In this fascinating account of scientific study among forbidding wilderness, a husband-and-wife team describe their trek to the Kalahari to study the little-known brown hyena. The details of the scientific inquiry are provided while the daily challenges...

For at least half a century since the emergence of Country Parks and Forest Parks, countryside services have provided leisure, tourism, conservation, restoration and regeneration across Britain. Yet these services are currently being decimated as public...

This textbook addresses the main economic principles required by agricultural economists involved in rural development. The principles of 'micro-economics' or 'price-theory' are of relevance to economists everywhere, but this book reinforces the message...

Wherever even the smallest green thing grows, there you'll find wildflowers, be they huge, showy tropical blossoms or pretty, tiny bloomers. North America alone is home to thousands of species-and the National Wildlife Federation Field Guide celebrates...

Lawrence Newcomb's system of identification on wild flowers is based on natural structural features that are easily visible to the untrained eye and enables amateurs and experts to identify almost any wildflower quickly and accurately.Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781561643356Author David S. MaehrFormat PaperbackPage Count 360Imprint Pineapple Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams)...

When they were younger, Anya and her big sister, Marina, were an unbeatable catcher and pitcher duo on their slow-pitch softball team. But now, as Anya gets ready to join Marina on the U14 fast-pitch squad, things are different. Anya can't stand her...

Ecology and Conservation of Forest Birds is a unique review of current understanding of the relationships between forest birds and their changing environments. Large ecological changes are being driven by forest management, climate change, introduced...

This magnificent compendium is the fourth in a series of catalogues describing selections of rare books and other material in the Oak Spring Garden Library, a collection assembled by Mrs. Rachel "Bunny" Lambert Mellon. Herbaria describes sixty-three...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781501198502Author Charlie GilmourFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Scribner Book CompanyPublisher Scribner Book CompanyWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615986784Author Annette Sharon LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 50Imprint Native SkywatchersPublisher Native SkywatchersWeight(grams) 45gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780684865805Author Timothy FerrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

God and Gaia explores the overlap between traditional religious cosmologies and the scientific Gaia theory of James Lovelock. It argues that a Gaian approach to the ecological crisis involves rebalancing human and more-than-human influences on Earth by...

Your one-stop guide to caring for your avian companion Pet birds are intelligent, affectionate, and rewarding companions. No matter what bird you choose, you need to set up a happy home for him with the right stuff. You also need to keep your bird...

When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea's waves are a staggering abundance and variety of active creatures, engaged in the never-ending struggles of...

Are animals capable of wonder? Can they be said to possess language and reason? What can animals teach us about how to live well? How can they help us to see the limitations of human civilization? Is it possible to draw firm distinctions between humans...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780743296601Author Nancy MathisFormat PaperbackPage Count 254Imprint TouchstonePublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Naturalist and author Brian Parkinson follows the main highways and back country roads, stopping off at New Zealand's most spectacular locations. The country's isolation for millions of years means its flora and fauna are unique. Parkinson highlights...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307949271Author Gretel EhrlichFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 225gDimensions(mm) 202mm *...