TarcherPerigee, October 2022. Hardcover. A one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them. Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or "exotic" birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann..... More
Princeton University Press, March 2016. Paper Back. One of the most influential and compelling books in American literature, Walden is a vivid account of the years that Henry D. Thoreau spent alone in a secluded cabin at Walden Pond. This edition--introduced by noted American writer John Updike--celebrates the perennial importance..... More
Astra House, May 2023. Hardcover. "Hypnotic . . . Beautifully written and beautifully made." --W. M. Akers, The New York Times Book Review "Mesmerizing . . . Original and often profound, [The Bathysphere Book] is a moving testament to the wonders of exploration." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Imbued with the..... More
Milkweed Editions, August 2007. Trade Paperback. The western mindset is arguably one of the greatest threats to the world's ecological balance. Corporatism and globalization are two of the obvious villains here, but what part does human nature play in the problem? Since its inception in 1982, Orion magazine has been..... More
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, March 2006. Trade Paperback. The suburban lawn sprouts a crop of contradictory myths. To some, it's a green oasis; to others, it's eco-purgatory. Science writer Hannah Holmes spent a year appraising the lawn through the eyes of the squirrels, crows, worms, and spiders who think of her..... More
Vintage, June 2022. Trade Paperback. NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - From the world's leading forest ecologist who forever changed how people view trees and their connections to one another and to other living things in the forest--a moving, deeply personal journey of discovery "Finding the Mother Tree reminds us..... More
Bloomsbury Publishing, March 2023. Paper Back. Winner of the 2022 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award * Winner of the 2022 Science in Society Journalism Award (Books) * Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize "Thoughtful, insightful, and wise, Wild Souls is a landmark work."--Ed Yong, author of An Immense..... More
Island Press, May 2022. First Edition. Hardcover. "Engaging hybrid - part lyrical travelogue, part investigative journalism and part jeremiad, all shot through with droll humor." --The Atlanta Journal Constitution In 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of..... More
Random House (NY), December 1998. Hardcover. In Susan Orlean's mesmerizing true story of beauty and obsession is John Laroche, a renegade plant dealer and sharply handsome guy, in spite of the fact that he is missing his front teeth and has the posture of al dente spaghetti. In 1994, Laroche..... More
National Geographic, April 2023. Hardcover. Companion to the National Geographic television series, this book reveals the remarkable intelligence, family loyalty, unique personalities, and fascinating behaviors of elephants. As big as a bus, weighing up to 11 tons, elephants have fascinated us for centuries, but only recently have scientists been able..... More
Basic Books, October 2019. Trade Paperback. A natural history of the wilderness in our homes, from the microbes in our showers to the crickets in our basements Even when the floors are sparkling clean and the house seems silent, our domestic domain is wild beyond imagination. In Never Home Alone..... More
Gibbs Smith Publishers, April 2011. Hardcover. Part of John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West and wrote about its beauties but also fought for their preservation. His successes dot the landscape and are evident in all the natural features that bear his..... More
DK, May 2023. Hardcover. Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics..... More
University of Alabama Press, January 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing w/ no subsequent printings stated; Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards, gently edge-worn; Pages free of markings; Clipped dust jacket moderately edge-worn w/ significant chipping at spine, mild foxing present; Jacket now housed in protective mylar to ensure further preservation..... More
National Geographic Society, January 1972. Cloth. {7' x 10'} In dustjacket with rubbing. Edges darkened and mildly worn. Front flap is not clipped. Olive green cloth covered boards with slightly fading silver lettering on spine. Slight darkening of cloth along board edges. Blindstamped pinetree decorative image centered on front board..... More
Patagonia Books, May 2012. Trade Paperback. The Responsible Company, by Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, and Vincent Stanley, co-editor of its Footprint Chronicles, draw on the their 40 years' experience at Patagonia - and knowledge of current efforts by other companies - to articulate the elements of responsible..... More
Knopf, December 1981. Flexible Boards. The most comprehensive field guide available to the wonders of the North American seashore--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. Discover the seashore's natural treasures with this handy guide, which covers nearly..... More
Other Press, April 2023. Hardcover. With fun, fascinating vignettes, a renowned neurobiologist illuminates the interconnectedness of plant life and how we can learn from it to better plan our communities. We animals account for a paltry 0.3% of the planet's biomass while plants add up to 85%. And when, with..... More
Clarkson Potter, March 2023. Unknown. A beautifully illustrated, fully revised and updated flashcard deck for birdwatchers at every level from leading ornithologist David Sibley Calling birders of all ages: There's no better way to start learning your birds! This new edition of the beloved Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards offers 100..... More
Adams Media, May 2023. Hardcover. A beautifully illustrated guide to 75 of the most unique and fascinating mushrooms in the world, including interesting insight into their history, uses, and etymologies. From sweet little toadstools to giant puffballs, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 mushrooms in the..... More
Thames & Hudson, September 2022. Hardcover. The kingdom of fungi has survived all five major extinction events. They sustain critical ecosystems, recycling nutrients and connecting plants across vast areas, and help to produce many staples of modern life, such as wine, chocolate, bread, detergent, and penicillin. Today, in the face..... More
Random House, February 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. First American Edition. Octavo. In mildly edgeworn jacket with two inch tear from top of rear panel. Flap is not clipped. Foxing/mild soiling of DJ. Black cloth covered boards & pale blue paper covered boards with moderate soiling/stains. Grey end papers with darkened..... More
Harper & Row, October 1977. First Edition. Cloth. {5 & 1/2 x 8'} In dustjacket darkened at folds and along spine. Likewise verso is darkened along spine, at folds and on margins. There are a few small tears and chips at jacket edges & a punched through tear midway on..... More
University of Arizona Press, April 1985. Reprint. Paper Back. Octavo. There is a date written in blue ballpoint on ffep, near top. [270 pages]. More
Greystone Books, May 2023. First Edition. Hardcover. For readers of World of Wonders and the poetry of Mary Oliver comes a joyful, tender memoir of encounters with animals and their potential to transform the life of one writer. Two mismatched ducks quarrel amorously. A tortoise basks on a rock in..... More
