Nature & Ecology

A Concise And Accessible Introduction To Seismic Theory, Focusing On The Mathematical Fundamentals Of Global Seismology. Aimed At Advanced Undergraduate And...

Petroleum is the most valuable commodity in the world and an enormous source of wealth for those who sell it, transport it and transform it for its many use...

In the hinterland behind the port of Mobile lies the vast swampy convergence of the Mobile and Tensaw Rivers, a delta rich in fish, game animals, hard and...

the Origin Of Species, By Charles Darwin, Is Part Of The barnes & Noble Classics series, Which Offers Quality Editions At Affordable Prices To The Stu...

The erythrocyte presents morphologic, cytochemical, and quantitative adaptations as it progresses through its evolutionary continuum. This text is a compreh...

Fungi are unlike any other living thing—they almost magically unique. Welcome to this astonishing world. . .\Fungi can appear anywhere, from desert dunes ...

The Routledge Handbook of Applied Climate Change Ethics is a powerful reference source for the identification and exploration of the underlying ethical issu...

The ultimate gift edition of Walden for bibliophiles, aficionados, and scholars. Thoreau’s literary classic, an elegantly written record of his experime...

Describes The Origin And Nature Of Tornadoes And How To Stay Safe When Threatened By One Of These Dangerous Storms.Categories: Science & Math Earth Scie...

From the environmental activist, consumer advocate, renowned crusader, and champion fighter whose courageous case against Pacific Gas and Electric was drama...

a Place Between The Tides Is An Evocative Mix Of Scientific Observation And Personal Memories That Captures The Tremendous Vitality And Vulnerability Of M...

Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the...

The Uninhabitable Earth Hits You Like A Comet, With An Overflow Of Insanely Lyrical Prose About Our Pending Armageddon.--andrew Solomon, Author Of The Noond...

From The Era Before European Contact To The Present Day, People Living In What Is Now The United States Have Constantly Been Interacting With Their Environm...

Get Out Alive! How to Survive Anything, Anywhere is a complete handbook of the urban and wilderness survival skills practiced by elite U.S. and U.K. milit...

The bestselling book that became the blockbuster film starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Diane Lane. Boston Globe Mesmerizing....Packs an emotiona...

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A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance...

Through the integration of gender analysis into resilience thinking, this book shares field-based research insights from a collaborative, integrated projec...

Unrivaled in its breadth and visual impact, this unique guide sets out to illustrate, describe, and explain the incredible range of creatures that make up t...

A brave, intimate, beautifully crafted memoir by a survivor of the tsunami that struck the Sri Lankan coast in 2004 and took her entire family.On December ...

A classic from the New York Times bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body.Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bi...

Describes a variety of flowers from A-Z, beginning with the amaryllis and concluding with the zinnia. Describes a variety of flower...

Quick reference fold-out guide to wildflowers of eastern Canada.Categories: Science & Math Nature & EcologyReference

Alvin Ho is back, and this time he’s facing his biggest fear: The Great Outdoors. Alvin Ho is back and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping....

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a long-time collaboration, in work and in life; and a stunningly fresh look at pla...

All 101 species in this guide are common roadside wildflowers, making this book ideal to take along on car trips in the country or when exploring the world ...

Following Atticus is the remarkable true story of a man and a dog embarking on the challenge of a lifetime. This is author Tom Ryan’s inspiring tale of ho...

In 1908, near Folsom, New Mexico, a cowboy discovered the remains of a herd of extinct giant bison. By examining flint points embedded in the bones, arche...

Prize-winning poet and artist Catherine Hyde celebrates the magic of the night from dusk till dawn as she follows the owl's journey in a gorgeous gift book ...

In the tradition of "The Perfect Storm, Sudden Sea" harkens back to a natural disaster that struck terror in the hearts of many. In this narrative, reader...

The stimulating and healing effects of crystals and gemstones have been known for thousands of years. Today they are still widely used for their therapeutic...

Animals bring out the goodness, humanity and optimism in people and speak directly to our souls. This joyous, inspiring and entertaining Chicken Soup collec...

Nature Noir is the intensely original story—part Edward Abbey, part James Ellroy—of Jordan Fisher Smith's fourteen years as a park ranger on forty-eight...

“The way we eat reflects how we are taking care of the planet. This book can guide us towards real change.” ― Alice Waters In Food Is the Solution, M...

"Presents one of the most enchanting customs of the early 19th century - communicating through flowers instead of words. Hundreds of plants and flowers were...

Aldo Leopold first coined the phrase "thinking like a mountain" more than fifty years ago, and it resonates more loudly with every passing years as the need...

They’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to ...

At The Age Of Nineteen, Lara Prior-palmer Discovered A Website Devoted To The World's Longest, Toughest Horse Race--an Annual Competition Of Endurance And S...

Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginni...

professor Kompressor visits walter's family, offering a remedy for the dog's digestive disorder: special food that must be mixed in his Kompressatron. unf...

When Ben Hewitt And His Wife Bought A Sprawling Acreage Of Field And Forest In Northern Vermont, The Landscape Easily Allowed Them To Envision The Self-sust...

The Author Describes Her Mormon Upbringing, Juxtaposing These Reminiscences With Discussions Of The Flooding Of A Wildlife Bird Sanctuary And Its Effect On ...

Paul R. Ehrlich, Anne H. Ehrlich. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Engineering & Transportation Engineering Civil & Environ...

The Heartwarming And Unforgettable Story Of A Family In The Making And The Wondrously Neurotic Dog Who Taught Them What Really Matters In Life John And Jenn...

National Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book Winner Of The American Association For The Advancement Of Science/subaru Science Books & Film Prize Fo...

This colorful textbook explains how the biological and nonbiological systems of the Earth function in synchrony. It walks through the stages of Earth's his...

A reference guide to the identification and classification of sea shells.Categories: Science & Math Nature & Ecology Oceans & SeasSeashells