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For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods....

History is filled with brilliant ideas that gave rise to disaster, and this book explores the most fascinating - and significant - missteps....

In 2007 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change-representing a global consensus of hundreds of scientists-concluded that "warming of the climate system is unequivocal"....

From one of the finest scientists and writers of our time comes an engaging record of a life spent in close observation of the natural world, one that has yielded marvelous, mind-altering insight and discoveries....

Still drinking Cabernet after that one bottle you liked five years ago? It can be overwhelming if not intimidating to branch out from your go-to grape....

A riveting story about a visionary researcher and the nature of scientific inquiry, Neanderthal Man offers rich insight into the fundamental question of who we are....

Dr. Catherine Kleier invites us to open our eyes to the phenomenal world of plant life and to the process she calls “Natura Revelata”, the joy of celebrating and learning from the secrets of nature....

The Origin of Species sold out on the first day of its publication in 1859. Upon its publication, the book began to transform attitudes about society and religion....

People say that they trust scientists, yet evidence often takes a back seat to emotions. In fact, for issues that cause the loudest public furor...there is almost no debate in the scientific community. This audiobook examines the science behind today’s most contentious debates....

Wenn wir über Staub sprechen, dann gibt es meist ein Problem: Hausstaub löst Allergien aus, Feinstaub belastet die Stadtluft, Aerosole transportieren gefährliche Viren....

Lesser Beasts turns a spotlight on the humble creature that, perhaps more than any other, has been a mainstay of civilization since its very beginnings - whether we like it or not....

With the help of dramatic archaeological discoveries and groundbreaking advancements in technology and scientific understanding, we are closer than we've ever been to learning the true story....

Rivers have acted as cradles for civilization and agents of disaster; a river may be a barrier or a highway, it can support trade and sediment, culture and conflict. This Very Short Introduction is a celebration of rivers in all their diversity....

From a newspaper column that gained tremendous popularity for its upbeat celebration of ingenuity in nature, comes 100 of the best bite-size articles....

When Summer Rayne Oakes moved to Brooklyn from the Pennsylvania countryside, she knew that bringing nature indoors was her only chance to stay sane. She found them by the side of the road, in long-forgotten window boxes, at farmers' markets, and in local garden shops....

The beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that touches nearly every aspect of our lives. From makeup and skincare to hair care and fragrance, we spend a significant amount of money on products that are designed to enhance our appearance and make us feel good about ourselves....

For 30 years, Karen Davis has been advocating for, writing about, and studying the world of chickens and other domesticated fowl. As the founder and director of United Poultry Concerns, Davis has done more than, perhaps, anyone to reveal the complex and socially rich lives of birds....

En 12 légumes, Marie-Claude Lortie et Jean-Martin Fortier nous proposent de faire le tour des grands enjeux de notre agriculture....

In Strange Company, a delightful collection of short essays, Jean Ryan brings us closer to the natural world....

For two years, Scots-born John Muir lived in a small cabin along the Yosemite creek, observing the valley's natural beauty and reading Emerson under the stars....