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621) ALL About Insects
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Introduction to Insects in North America
Insects in North America are incredibly diverse, with over 77,000 species that are either native or introduced to the continent. They can be found in every type of habitat, from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest ocean depths. Insects are the most abundant creatures on the planet and play an incredibly important role in the functioning of many ecosystems. They provide a food source for many other species,...
623) Uplands and Birds
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Ian Newton, author of Farming and Birds and Bird Migration returns to the New Naturalist series with a long awaited look at the uplands and its birds.
The uplands of Britain are unique landscapes created by grazing animals, primarily livestock. The soils and blanket bogs of the uplands are also the largest stores of carbon in the UK, and 70% of the country’s drinking water comes from the uplands. It’s a significant region, not least to the multitudes...
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How has our relation to energy changed over time? What differences do particular energy sources make to human values, politics, and imagination? How have transitions from one energy source to another-from wood to coal, or from oil to solar to whatever comes next-transformed culture and society? What are the implications of uneven access to energy in the past, present, and future? Which concepts and theories clarify our relation to energy, and which...
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"Finalist for the PROSE Award in Biological Anthropology, Ancient History, and Archaeology, Association of American Publishers" Alfred L. Rosenberger is professor emeritus of anthropology and archaeology at Brooklyn College and the City University of New York Graduate Center. His work has been published in Nature and in many other scientific journals and books.
A comprehensive account of the origins, evolution, and behavior of South and Central...
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Award-winning author, Thom Hatch presents the definitive biography of George Bird Grinnell (1849-1938), who was recognized in his time as "The Father of American Conservation." This book chronicles not only Grinnell's life, but also offers a history of his accomplishments in saving the wildlife and natural resources of this country.
A remarkable man, Grinnell was known as a model of intellectual diversity, integrity, and professional dedication....
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Fasciné par la biologie évolutive, Nicolas Martin du Nord essaie, dans cet ouvrage, de démontrer l'importance de la mort dans la survie des espèces. Il pose en substance que si les ensembles des caractéristiques propres aux espèces : griffes, œil, intestin, bonheur, malheur, participent à la survie de l'espèce, la mort, qui est aussi un caractère du vivant, y contribue également. En répondant à ce paradoxe, il cherche à montrer que si...
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"Our Planet, Our Reflection" delves into the impact of human activities on the environment, discussing the dire consequences of deforestation, pollution, and climate change. It seeks to raise awareness about these pressing issues and inspire readers to take action to protect and preserve our planet.
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Spark a Love of Nature!
California kids live in a magnificent natural playground, and 50 Hikes with Kids California helps them explore its beaches, deserts, mountains, and forests. Scavenger hunts for every hike make it fun for families to learn about the region's geology, flora, and fauna. For successful adventures with even the youngest trekkers, award-winning author Wendy Gorton includes a detailed map, trustworthy and intuitive directions,...
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This book is a sound science report about the consequences of pesticides to nature, health and environment.
The book shares essential insights into the use of pesticides in agriculture, discusses the politics, rhetoric and profits involved, addresses the potential health and ecological risks of pesticides in our daily lives, and debates possible solutions. Does sustainable agriculture exist, and is agriculture without pesticides possible at all?
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Being present in a forest, or other wild area, can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. The Joy of Forest Bathing is a simple antidote to our nature-starved lives.The Joy of Forest Bathing is a beginner's guide to forest bathing-or Shinrin-yoku, in Japan-- the meditative practice of connecting with nature and disconnecting from the distractions of daily life. Reduce your stress and anxiety levels as you enter a nature filled...
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What if Nature is more cooperative, and less competitive, than we think?
A follow-up to Kristin Ohlson's previous book, The Soil Will Save Us (Rodale 2014), Sweet in Tooth and Claw extends the concept of cooperation in nature to the life-affirming connections among microbes, plants, fungi, insects, birds, and animals — including humans-in ecosystems around the globe. For centuries, people have debated whether nature is mostly competitive - as Darwin...
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Ecology is the science of ecosystems, of habitats, of our world and its future. In the latest New Naturalist, ecologist David M. Wilkinson explains key ideas of this crucial branch of science, using Britain's ecosystems to illustrate each point. The science of ecology underlies most of the key issues facing humanity, from the loss of biodiversity to sustainable agriculture, to the effects of climate change and the spread of pandemics. In this accessible...
634) Mr. Wallace on the Phenomena of Variation and Geographical Distribution as Illustrated by the Mal
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'Mr. Wallace on the Phenomena of Variation and Geographical Distribution as Illustrated by the Malayan Papilionidæ' is an article detailing Wallace's observations of a particular genus of butterfly he studied whilst travelling in Asia.
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Mindful
To be mindful is to be aware of what is happening right here and right now.
Ecology
Right here and right now human activity is threatening the future of our species.
Mindful Ecology
To be aware, right here and right now, of this ecological truth.
If one is convinced that the life we live now is unsustainable and has no future, what is a person going to do with such knowledge? If even a tenth of the forecasts from ecology's models...
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In this illuminating account, esteemed career mycologist Keith Seifert reveals the important role that microscopic fungi, including yeasts, molds, and slimes, play in our lives, all while remaining invisible to the naked eye. Divided into sections, each one exploring a different environment where fungi thrive, The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi introduces readers to the fascinating world of mycology, with awe-inspiring information about:
• How fungi are...
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Healthy Planet offers a clear and concise overview of the global ecological crisis that humanity has brought upon itself, and what options we still have to save a benevolent climate, to restore biodiversity, reduce pollution, and heal the ecosphere of this planet, including ourselves. Since well before the Covid-19 crisis the United Nations have been emphasizing that only a healthy planet can support healthy people. The degradation and pollution of...
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L'incroyable collision entre le hasard et la nécessité évolutionnaire a créé, avec la patience enviable, des milliards de formes de vie sur notre planète que nos voisines galactiques ne peuvent pas se vanter. Pourtant un être humain qui est sorti de son patelin africain, il y a seulement cent mille ans, et qui s'est doté d'intelligence remarquable en si peu de temps est le seul qui pendant le siècle dernier a été capable de détruire d'innombrables...
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"Winner of the 2007 Julian Steward Book Award, Anthropology and Environment Section of the American Anthropological Association" J. Stephen Lansing is professor of anthropology at the University of Arizona, external professor at the Santa Fe Institute, and senior research fellow at the Stockholm Resilience Centre. He is the author of Priests and Programmers and The Balinese, and writer and codirector of documentary films such as Three Worlds of Bali...
640) Saving Mother Ocean
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We've all seen the news of dead and dying whales, and the alarming amounts of plastic pollution washing up on beaches or floating on the tides. The oceans are in very great danger for many reasons, and it is not just plastic waste, which is bad enough. Overfishing, acidification, coral bleaching, nuclear waste, seabed mining, military testing, and climate change, are taking a very heavy toll on marine creatures of all types, from tiny plankton to...
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