Nature & Ecology

Award-winning Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger delivers a groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom and reveals the astonishing capabilities of the green life all around us.

Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science...

Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world....

Dava Sobel returns with the story of a group of women whose contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe....

The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every kind of animal, including humans, is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of our immense world....

In Your Dog Is Your Mirror, dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a radical new model for understanding canine behavior: a dog’s behavior and emotion, indeed its very cognition, are driven by our emotion....

The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America - majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes....

A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492....

When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems....

Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land....

It’s become common to tell kids that they’re going to die from climate change. We are constantly bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us the soil won’t be able to support crops, fish will vanish from our oceans, and that we should reconsider having children....

In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect....

At the dawn of the 20th century, a great confidence suffused America. Isaac Cline was one of the era's new men, a scientist who believed he knew all there was to know about the motion of clouds and the behavior of storms....

From the award-winning, best-selling author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce comes a stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind....

A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times best-selling author Nick Offerman....

Somewhere deep inside, you know what your gift, purpose, and mission are. Boyd Varty, a lion tracker and life coach, reveals how the wisdom from the ancient art of tracking can teach you how to recognize these essential ingredients in a meaningful life....

James Herriot has now become firmly established and accepted as one of Darrowby's veterinarians. He's also married, and lives with his wife Helen on the top floor of Skeldale House...

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....

From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion comes the triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean....

Thoreau's classic account of the solitary life describes his attempts to simplify his life and sort out his priorities by living alone in a cabin beside Walden Pond for nearly two years....

David Starr Jordan was a taxonomist, a man possessed with bringing order to the natural world. In time, he would be credited with discovering nearly a fifth of the fish known to humans in his day. When his specimen collections were demolished, many might have given up....

Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other Minds....

Here's a third delightful volume of memoirs rich with James Herriot's own brand of humor, insight, and wisdom, and the basis for the PBS Masterpiece drama....

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a longtime collaboration, in work and in life; and a stunningly fresh look at plants....

So much of our human body is made up of salt that we'd be dead without it...

This book is about the environmental crisis, activism, & psychology. It presents a major new theory in psychology, specifically in prenatal & perinatal psychology. This new understanding is the one crucial to saving our planet, our children, & ourselves. This book, also, reveals the ones—people probably like you—who are here now & destined to save this planet…or die trying. For this book, Wounded Deer and Centaurs, confronts a situation in current times where we are on the brink of an apocalypse of unimaginable dimensions. We are bringing about both a suicidal-style ending of humans ...

Dive into the riveting world of tomorrow's conservation technology today with a captivating reading experience - "Resurrecting Species." This phenomenal eBook delves into the exciting intersection of groundbreaking technology and conservation, offering readers an exclusive peek into the future of biodiversity preservation. In this fascinating journey, "Resurrecting Species" unravels the complexities behind today's endangered species crisis in conjunction with the possibilities that tomorrow's technology brings. Stretching beyond the standard narrative of conservation, this pioneering eBook ...

Embark on a thrilling journey with "Rockhounding Adventures," the new must-have eBook for every budding rockhound and mineral enthusiast. Unearth the hidden secrets of the Earth as you traverse through the chapters, unveiling the mystique of rocks and minerals, both common and rare. Chapter 1 kicks off the journey by unravelling the allure and passion found in rockhounding. You'll then be guided through practical how-tos of preparing for your first rockhounding expedition and identifying the treasures that you find. Classifying minerals and fossils will never be a mystery again! Each ...

Introducing "Martin Winged Wonders" - the ultimate guide to the fascinating world of Martin conservation! This compelling eBook dives deep into the lives and habitats of these extraordinary birds, as well as the critical role they play in our ecosystems. Immerse yourself in the captivating pages that will introduce you to the intricacies of these aerial acrobats and their awe-inspiring flights. "Martin Winged Wonders" is an essential read for both avid bird enthusiasts and anyone who is passionate about wildlife conservation. With gripping chapters spanning from understanding the Martin ...

Introducing "Flight of the Butterflies," the ultimate guide to learning everything you need to know about monarch butterflies and their habitats. Chapter by chapter, this eBook takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of monarch butterflies. From their anatomy and life cycle to their annual migration and ideal habitats, this book is packed with valuable information that will leave you awe-inspired. With chapter titles like "Identifying the Ideal Monarch Butterfly Habitats" and "Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Monarch Habitats," this eBook is not only informative but ...

Awakening the dormant seeds of environmental conservation, 'Rewilding the Earth' artfully ushers in a groundbreaking approach to restoring our planet's fragile ecosystems. This vividly intriguing eBook meticulously interweaves essential knowledge from diverse domains and opens up unexplored vistas on the use of advanced technology in the service of nature. This comprehensive guide starts by delicately whisking you into the intricate canvas of ecosystems and biodiversity, offering illuminating insights into the present-day impediments in sustaining the Earth's diverse life forms. As you ...

In this tour of the animal kingdom, evolutionary biologist Lee Alan Dugatkin reveals a new field of study, uncovering social networks that existed long before the dawn of human social media. He accessibly describes the latest findings from animal behavior, evolution, computer science, psychology, anthropology, genetics, and neurobiology, and incorporates interviews and insights from researchers he finds swimming with manta rays, avoiding pigeon poop, and stopping monkeys from stealing iPads.

This eBook is an exploration of human sensory perception. From the familiar senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch to the lesser-known realms of vestibular sensation, proprioception, and interoception, we dive into the intricate workings of the human sensory system. Discover the remarkable abilities of simple organisms and the evolving landscape of sensory research, including cutting-edge advancements in big data analysis and artificial intelligence. We dive into the mysteries of multisensory integration, sensory adaptation, and sensory plasticity, uncovering the profound ...

Our world is changing, the climate is changing. Species that have long existed on our planet are disappearing and resources are becoming scarce. People are slowly realizing that development is not always good. We are exploiting our earth, but we should be looking after it, because we only have this one. Slowly, however, a rethink is taking place and people are trying to undo past mistakes. Attempts are being made to reduce CO₂ emissions, conserve the earth's resources and pay more attention to nature. But once we have become accustomed to a certain standard of living, it is difficult to give it up again or change our habits.

A bird flits overhead. It’s an everyday occurrence, repeated hundreds, thousands, millions of times daily by creatures across the world. It’s something so normal, so entirely taken for granted, that sometimes we forget how extraordinary it is. But take that in for a moment. This animal flies. It. Flies. The miracle of flight has evolved in hugely diverse ways, with countless variations of flapping and gliding, hovering and diving, murmurating and migrating.

Do you know ... how to grow great alfalfa and other forages? How can a healthy stand of alfalfa be established? What is most important in promoting vigorous forage growth - soil life, weed control, or balanced soil fertility? Is high potassium necessary for high quality? Does high tonnage automatically mean good feed for livestock? When should forages be cut - pre-bloom, first bloom, mid bloom? How can you measure forage quality? This book has these answers and more!

Showing that the god who created us was not the same god who expelled us from Eden, Hardy explains that there will be no apocalypse because the Good/Evil duality has never truly existed—it has been only enemy gods fighting and implicating humanity in the wake of their own competition for power. With a full psychological understanding of how the ancient “gods” have shaped humanity’s ongoing history of conflict, we can move beyond the framework of “(my) Good versus (your) Evil” imposed by Enlil and begin to steer our own planetary destiny.

Eco-anxiety. Climate guilt. Pre-traumatic stress disorder. Solastalgia. The study of environmental emotions and related mental health impacts is a rapidly growing field, but most researchers overlook a closely related concern: reproductive anxiety. Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question is the first comprehensive study of how environmental emotions influence whether, when, and why people today decide to become parents—or not.

On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a bizarre confluence of meteorological events resulted in the most damaging blowdown in the region's history. Gunflint Falling tells the story of this devastating storm from the perspectives of those who were on the ground before, during, and after the catastrophic event.

So begins this lively collection of essays by acclaimed filmmaker and novelist Priyanka Kumar. Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, Kumar took for granted her immersion in a lush natural world. After moving to North America as a teenager, she found herself increasingly distanced from more than human life and discouraged by the civilization she saw contributing to its destruction. It was only in her twenties, living in Los Angeles and working on films, that she began to rediscover her place in the landscape-and in the cosmos—by way of watching birds.