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
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
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
Houghton Mifflin, April 1989. Trade Paperback. A lively text bring this noble species of birds to life. This volume covers the 23 most common diurnal raptors of North America identified by body shape, habitat, and movement. 92 illustrations. 173 photos. More
Houghton Mifflin, April 1989. Trade Paperback. A lively text bring this noble species of birds to life. This volume covers the 23 most common diurnal raptors of North America identified by body shape, habitat, and movement. 92 illustrations. 173 photos. More
Ernest P.Edward, 1968. Reprint. Hardcover. 2ND Edition {6' x 9'} In well edgeworn dustjacket with tears and front flap clipped. Pine green cloth covered boards with gold lettering. Tight binding [282 pages]. More
Pantheon Books, November 2004. Hardcover. Gretel Ehrlich is a woman who loves extremes--extreme weather; extreme cold--is exhilarated by the challenges they present, and is keenly alive to sensation and impression at every turn. In The Future of Ice, she travels to extreme points (from Tierra del Fuego to the top..... More
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, January 1974. Hardcover. Boards somewhat bowed; edges spotted; bookplate on front free endpaper; jacket chipped, with some discoloration; still a solid, presentable copy. 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
Apollo Booksellers, June 1990. Hardcover. Written by two of the leading explorers in the birdlife of the High Andes, this book sets new standards in this field. The book is illustrated by Jon Fjeldsaa, one of the World's most gifted bird artists, who again has proved his accuracy with the..... More
Time Life Books / The Nature Companu, 1995. Reprint. Hardcover. Authoritative, lavishly photographed and illustrated guides to the wonders of the natural world around us. Clear, accessible format, charts, diagrams, field tips, practical pointers, and historical profiles. {6 & 1/2' x 11'} In dustjacket, edgeworn especially across top. Clear laminate..... 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
Bellevue Literary Press, February 2018. Trade Paperback. John Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Natural History Book New Mexico-Arizona Book Award Winner Saroyan Prize Shortlist Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year selection A richly literary account. . . . Anchored by deep reflection and scientific knowledge, A Wilder Time is a...... More
Chronicle Books (CA), April 2004. First Edition. Paper Back. Falling into that irresistible category of things we probably don't want to know, here is an up-close, personal look at insects as you've never seen them before. Striking a balance between the bizarre and the beautiful, Buzz features eye-popping and considerably..... More
Harcourt, January 2006. Trade Paperback. A NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Inspiring...Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple Grandin's favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals."--New York Times Book Review A groundbreaking look at the emotional lives of animals, from beloved animal scientist Temple Grandin. Why would a cow..... More
Simon & Schuster, April 2023. Hardcover. A captivating drama from the frontlines of the race to save birds set against the devastating loss of one third of the avian population. Three years ago, headlines delivered shocking news: nearly three billion birds in North America have vanished over the past fifty..... More
Simon & Schuster, April 2023. Hardcover. A captivating drama from the frontlines of the race to save birds set against the devastating loss of one third of the avian population. Three years ago, headlines delivered shocking news: nearly three billion birds in North America have vanished over the past fifty..... More
University of Oklahoma Press, January 1972. Paper Back. Gently used; Covers mildly worn from handling; Spine un-creased; Pages free of markings; An excellent copy. More
Collins, August 1994. Trade Paperback. A visionary new program that businesses can follow to help restore the planet."The first important book of the 21st century. It may well revolutionize the relationship between business and the environment."--Don Falk, Executive Director, Society for Ecological Restoration. More
Harper, March 2023. Hardcover. The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration. For the past century, scientists and naturalists have been steadily unravelling the secrets of bird migration. How and why birds navigate the..... More
Harper, March 2023. Hardcover. The captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration. For the past century, scientists and naturalists have been steadily unravelling the secrets of bird migration. How and why birds navigate the..... 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
Tin House Books, April 2023. First American. Hardcover. Inspired by forests, trees, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape invites readers to discover an unexpected and imaginative language to better read and write the natural world around us and reclaim our relationship with..... More
Houghton Mifflin, August 2003. Hardcover. The naturalist-author of Stirring the Mud offers an illuminating study of the natural history and spiritual quality of caves, describing the intriguing interiors of caves around the world, their unusual inhabitants, the fascination caves hold for fellow cavers, and other aspects of these dark and..... More
Iris Books (Oxford University Press), 1945. First Thus. Oversized Hardcover. First English Edition; Solid binding, mildly worn at spine; Clean, sturdy cloth covered boards; Mild foxing present at paste-downs/end-pages; Text/Colour Plates free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket mildly worn, now housed in protective mylar for further preservation; An excellent copy..... More
