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Big Pacific: Passionate, Voracious, Mysterious, Violent
Rebecca Tansley · Princeton University Press
Pages: 239
Format: Hardcover
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The Pacific Ocean covers one-third of Earth's surface--more than all of the planet's landmasses combined. It contains half of the world's water, hides its deepest places, and is home to some of the most dazzling creatures known to science. The companion book to the spectacular... |
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Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?
Alan Weisman · Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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A powerful investigation into the chances for humanitys future from the author of the bestseller The World Without Us.In his bestselling book The World Without Us, Alan Weisman considered how the Earth could heal and even refill empty niches if relieved of humanitys constant pressures.... |
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The Age of the Horse: An Equine Journey Through Human History
SUSANNA FORREST · Atlantic Monthly Press
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
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An essential book for anyone who's ever been captivated by horses, The Age of the Horse is a breathtaking exploration of the enduring connection between humans and Equus caballus. Equestrian expert Susanna Forrest presents a unique, sweeping panorama of the animal's prominent role... |
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National Geographic Bird-watcher's Bible: A Complete Treasury
Jonathan Alderfer · National Geographic
Format: Hardcover
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"This book is a treasure trove of colorful paintings and photographs, interesting sidebars, top-ten lists... worth its considerable price for the artwork alone. A browser’s delight... This book should have wide appeal for all birders and bird enthusiasts. Highly recommended." –Library... |
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Wolves in the Land of Salmon
David Moskowitz · Timber Press; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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Wolves. We love them, idolize them, and are fascinated by them. We also hate them, fear them, and blame them. The wolf's relationship with humans is complex and can be emotionally wrought, depending on whether one is a hunter, rancher, or animal lover.Wolves in the Land of Salmon is nature... |
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The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World
Abigail Tucker · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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A lively adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture in search of how cats conquered the world, the Internet, and our hearts.House cats rule back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, and our bedrooms. Clearly, they own the Internet, where a viral cat video can easily be viewed... |
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Earth from Space
Yann Arthus-Bertrand · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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From space, Earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colors, patterns, textures, and abstract forms. Views from above can also provide telling information about the health of our planet. To help us understand the more than 150 breathtaking satellite photographs in Earth from Space,... |
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The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival
Katrina Blair · Chelsea Green Publishing
Format: Print book
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The Wild Wisdom of Weeds is the only book on foraging and edible weeds to focus on the thirteen weeds found all over the world, each of which represents a complete food source and extensive medical pharmacy and first-aid kit. More than just a field guide to wild edibles, it is a global... |
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Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs
Ted Kerasote · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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From the best-selling author who offers the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seen Jeffrey Masson, a joyful chronicle of a dog that is also a groundbreaking answer to the question How can we give our dogs the happiest, healthiest lives? When Ted Kerasote was ready... |
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The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America: Second Edition
David Sibley · Alfred A Knopf, 2016.
Pages: 464
Format: Print book
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FlexiboundNow completely revised and updated--the indispensable resource for all birders seeking an authoritative guide to the birds of the East in a portable format they will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 650 bird species, plus regional populations,... |
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