Physical geography and topography Books

The author, Bill Little, introduces the reader to the seven divisions of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Sonora and Baja California, and then takes you on a tour to discover desert plants from Nogales to Kino Bay with side trips to Puerto Libertád and...

Memories at Crystal Cove looks back in time at a boy's childhood summer adventures at the seashore, beginning just before World War II was on the horizon.I was five years old in 1940 when we began house sitting for a retired teacher friend of my mom's...

The community of living organisms in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment that interact as a system is referred to as ecosystem. The biotic and abiotic components are linked together by nutrient cycle and energy flows. Forest...

Forestry is the science and craft of managing, creating, using, conserving and repairing forests and woodlands, and related resources for environmental and human benefits. It is majorly practiced in plantations and natural stands. Forestry makes use of...

Forest conservation refers to the practice of planning and maintaining forested areas. It also focuses on looking after the natural resources in a forest which are beneficial for the ecosystem and human beings. There are numerous types of forests which...

Man has utilized energy for millions of years. Unfortunately, our usage of fossil fuel has given rise to global warming and climatic changes. Thankfully, there are better energy alternatives that do not pollute the environment.Engr. Julian K. Igbo relies...

A lovely journal for nature lovers to log and track birds, animals and plants, with well laid out spaces and prompts for the date, time, location, description, habitat, further notes, sketch/photo boxes, and a log summary. A brilliant gift and a...

Originally published in 1885, This fascinating work on Hunting Trips of a Ranchman is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all who are interested in Hunting. Its chapters include; The wordly buffallo, A trip on the prairie and The...

Originally published in 1902, this early work on Hunting trips on the Prairie and mountains is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Its chapters include; A...

""Our Field and Forest Trees"" is a comprehensive guide to the various types of trees found in North America. Written by Maud Going and originally published in 1916, this book provides detailed descriptions of the physical characteristics, growth habits,...

""Paleontology Of The Cretaceous Formations Of Texas: The Invertebrate Paleontology Of The Trinity Division (1893)"" is a scientific book written by Robert Thomas Hill. The book is focused on the study of the invertebrate fossils found in the Trinity...

""Ornithology of North Carolina"" is a comprehensive guide to the birds of North Carolina, written by John Washington Pearce Smithwick and published in 1897. The book provides a detailed list of all the bird species found in North Carolina, along with...

""Notes on the Seashore: Or Random Sketches"" is a book written by an unknown author who goes by the pseudonym ""Shade of Alden"". The book was originally published in 1848 and is a collection of observations and reflections on the seashore. The author...

Monographia Lactariorum Sueciae est opus litterarium quod anno MDCCCLV a Matts Adolfo Lindblad scriptum est. In hoc libro, auctor lactarios Sueciae accurate describit et illustrat. Lactarii, quos auctor describit, sunt fungi quos in agris et silvis...

""Leaf Curl and Plum Pockets: Contribution to the Knowledge of the Prunicolous Exoasceae of the United States"" is a scientific publication written by George Francis Atkinson in 1894. The book focuses on the study of fungal diseases that affect fruit...

""The Relation Of Some Rusts To The Physiology Of Their Hosts"" is a scientific book written by Edwin Butterworth Mains in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive study of the relationship between rusts and their hosts' physiology. Rusts are a type of...

Musings In Moorland And Marsh is a book written by Samuel Wills and published in 1895. The book is a collection of essays and observations that the author made during his travels through the moorlands and marshes of England. Wills was a keen observer of...

""Fauna of New England V1: List of the Reptilia (1904)"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Samuel Henshaw. The book provides a detailed list of all the reptiles found in the New England region of the United States. The author has included...

Life On The Seashore: Or Animals Of Our Coasts And Bays is a book written by James Henry Emerton and published in 1880. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various animals that inhabit the seashores, bays, and coastlines of North America. It covers...

This book is the never-before-told story of the dream to set up camp in a vast African wasteland and return it to its former glory as one of the world's premier wildlands.Outdoor writer Mike Arnold takes us on an impressionistic journey through Coutada...

Often in His Word, we find a significant spiritual event, spiritual parable or spiritual truth when one of His mountains is mentioned. Considered by many to be the deadliest mountain in Colorado, there have been nearly 70 deaths on Colorado's Longs...

Do you love the outdoors? Well you might want to leave it just where it is after you read "The Epic Outdoors."This outrageous look at what goes on in the great outdoors will send your senses into a new dimension.Hunting, fishing and every other...

Systems ecology is a field of Earth science that studies ecological systems including ecosystems. The foundation of systems ecology lies in the approach that ecosystem is a complex system with emergent properties. It is focused on the interaction between...

Forestry is the science concerned with the development, use, management and conservation of forests. As a field of study, forestry utilizes measures developed in a number of other scientific fields like ecology, biology, environmental science, etc. In...

A forest ecosystem is a natural unit that consists of diverse species of plants, animals and microorganisms, functioning in close association with the abiotic factors of the environment. The study of forest ecosystems falls under forest ecology. It also...

Form and Beauty Depicting the Wonder of NatureThis edition includes a visual index of the plates.With its meticulous color illustrations of exquisite life forms, Ernst Haeckel's renderings are still considered accurate--after more than a century. Art...

Wild Ducks: How To Rear And Shoot Them is a comprehensive guidebook written by W. Coape Oates in 1905. The book provides detailed instructions on how to rear and shoot wild ducks, including information on their habits, habitats, and behaviors. It covers...

""The Lakes of Northern Italy"" is a travelogue written by Richard Bagot and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to the beautiful lakes of Northern Italy, including Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, and Lake Garda. Bagot provides detailed...

Fish Stories is a collection of short stories written by Henry Abbott and published in 1919. The book contains a total of 16 stories, all of which revolve around the theme of fishing. The stories are set in various locations, including the United States,...

Arctic Changes: Past to Present in the Far North is an educational and entertaining book that persuades readers to think about and take seriously the changes occurring in the Arctic. This is a unique book because it combines descriptions of what the...

The Misadventures of a Cross-America Kayaker is the story of an old man on what would probably be his final adventure. Over a span of seven years, Hank Landau paddled and portaged over 4,700 miles on nineteen waterways and rivers, six of them going...

The Galisteo Basin in northern New Mexico, an area of unique beauty, was the home of ancient Native American Cultures. The development of pottery about 1,500 years ago marked the beginning of the Anasazi culture. The Anasazi eventually created, within...

This is the fourth instalment of the "Ditchfield's Little Wonder Book" series, "Stocking the Garden Pond". It deals chiefly with adding, fostering, and maintaining aquatic life in a garden pond, with helpful advice and diagrams throughout. This handy...

This is a fantastic vintage guide to exploring, with chapters on required equipment, preparation, navigation, history and notable explorers, and much more. "Exploring" is highly recommended those with an interest in the subject, and it is not to be...

Our goal is to serve; realizing that it is their country, their people, their village, but our problem. We will never do for others what they can do for themselves, but will work in a partnership based upon mutual love, grace, and respect.Dr. Ben Mathes,...

""Geology of Tennessee"" is a comprehensive book written by James Merrill Safford in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the geology of the state of Tennessee, covering its physical features, geological formations, and mineral resources...

""Spanish Almonds: And Their Introduction Into America"" is a historical book written by David G. Fairchild in 1902. The book explores the origins and history of Spanish almonds, highlighting their introduction into America and their subsequent spread...

Canoeing from the source of the Missouri River high in the mountains of the Continental Divide down the rapids and over the dams of the upper Missouri to its confluence with the Mississippi and on down its broad waters to New Orleans, 3,800 miles, two...

(A River Friend Series Reference Book)WHY THE BOOK?-"WATER IS NOT A COMMERCIAL PRODUCT LIKE ANY OTHER BUT IS A HERITAGE WHICH MUST BE PROTECTED, DEFENDED AND TREATED AS SUCH [i.e. as Heritage]."Just by existing, each of us makes rivers worse. Each person...

With the Yellowstone River Valley of Montana as its setting, this book introduces readers to sustainability issues, theory, and science.Sustainability offers a vision for business and society that benefits Earth. Yet sustainability is often taught in...

"The Land's End" is 1843 work by Argentinian naturalist William Henry Hudson. Profusely illustrated and wonderfully-written, this descriptive illustration of Land's End in Cornwall, England will appeal to all with an interest in this beautiful spot, and...

Part travelogue, part history, and part environmental treatise, "Mekong - The Occluding River" is above all else an urgent warning that factors such as pollution, ecological devastation, and the depletion of natural resources are threatening the very...

""Recent Expeditions to Eastern Polar Seas: Voyage of the Hansa and Germania, Voyage of the Tegethoff (1882)"" is a historical account of two expeditions to the polar regions, written by an anonymous author. The book details the adventures and challenges...

This edited book addresses various aspects of sustainable land management, including existing policy norms and indigenous knowledge. It focuses on how sustainable land management can combat desertification, increase livelihood opportunities, mitigate...

This book discusses the possibilities, reach, challenges, and limitations of agroforestry in new contexts where the security of food, nutrition, and the environment are equally vital. The focus of each chapter in the book is on the potential for...

This book comprehensively examines the complex relationship between forests and climate change from a biological perspective. It explores the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, greenhouse gas emissions, changing rainfall patterns,...

On February 1, 1959 the Academy of Sciences of the German Democratic Republic founded the 'Forschungsstelle fUr Limnologie' (now Abteilung Lim­ nologie des Zentralinstitutes fUr Mikrobiologie und Experimentelle Therapie der...