Physical geography and topography Books

Our world is suffocating in plastic! Every moment we are breathing it in and it is entering the bodies of all living creatures! We can't go on wrapping and bottling everything in toxic plastic, and must find natural and sustainable alternatives for all...

Chrysanthemums are for condolences, rue is for regret, and rosemary is for remembrance.The Victorian language of flowers-also called floriography-emerged as a clandestinen method of communication at a time when proper etiquette discouraged open and...

This book begins with a thought-provoking article now reprinted, criticising the increasing influence of politically-correct organisations and politicians who desire to control freewill and mountaineering. Then comes a chapter with a critique of several...

John Muir (1838- 1914) was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and the modern day "patron saint of ecology". His writings on his adventures in the various wildernesses of America have been enjoyed by millions. His ecological activism helped to...

Trees need appreciation for all the hard work that they do to secure our home, and this coloring book puts the highlight on them. Coloring is an eye-opening activity that raises your child's awareness on the environment. As a brain booster, it fosters...

What animals live in swamps? Open the pages of this book to know your answer! Coloring helps improve your child's knowledge on animals, colors, patterns and forms too. The activity also makes an excellent practice writing tool because it provides the...

What Springs of Rain contains Lindsay Erin Lough's captivating photographs of unusual and colorful life forms of the Peruvian Amazon where she lived for a year on a volunteer assignment."I hope these photographs show not only rare species...

"Why, Bark! Why did you have to spoil it?" she sniffed.Bark replied with a snarl, "Well, I just like spoiling things like that!"Bark loves to make everyone have a bad day. He is just mean like that.Needles loves to make everyone's day great! He is just...

Your child will need this science book to increase his/her knowledge of the Earth's biomes. Through the pages of this book, your child will be able to correctly identify the characteristics of the major terrestrial and aquatic biomes on Earth. Gaining...

Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Water Ethics continues to consolidate water ethics as a key dimension of water-related decisions. The book introduces the idea that ethics are an intrinsic dimension of any water policy, program, or...

Northeast India, apart from being the rainiest in India, is drained by two large river systems of the world - the Brahmaputra and the Barak (Meghna) - both transnational rivers cutting across bordering countries. The region, known for its rich water...

In The Big Muddy, the first long-term environmental history of the Mississippi, Christopher Morris offers a brilliant tour across five centuries as he illuminates the interaction between people and the landscape, from early hunter-gatherer bands to...

Welcome to Pāhoa, nestled in the heart of the enchanting Big Island of Hawai'i, where vibrant culture meets breathtaking natural beauty. In this coloring book, embark on a captivating journey through the charming streets, lush landscapes, and rich...

The Black Rock Forest located in the town of Cornwall, New York along the Hudson River is a unique and beautiful woodland paradise. The author of this book, a grandfather, reminisces about his childhood adventures in the forest during the 1950's and 60's...

★Pixies in the Woods Grayscale Coloring Book new edition★A wonderful detailed forest Elves coloring bookThe coloring book includes52 pp.A4black backs (no pushing through, ideal for framing)beautiful forest elvesdifferent styles from sketch to...

This official handbook of the U.S. Forest Service explains how to use the Abney hand level, a clinometer tool used to measure angles in various natural environments.The Abney tool was invented by William de Wiveleslie Abney, an English astronomer, during...

At the end of this book, you will learn about the science of ecosystems otherwise called as the "homes" of organisms. Read about the importance of maintaining balance within ecosystems and what are some of the reasons this delicate balance is disrupted...

The populations of people and animals around the world change every day. Some die, some are born. Other times, people move. This book will talk migration, or the movement of organisms from one place to another. Read about the reasons for migration,...

Did you know that plants and animals react to change similar to humans? In this book, you will read about how plants and animals behave as a result to environmental changes. Read about situations where they go through behavioral and structural...

Earth is home to many different organisms. Each of these organisms require special conditions to thrive. The homes of animals are called habitats. In this book, you will learn about the different types of habitats and the kinds of animals that live in...

In this book, you will learn to understand why plants are very important and how animals need them to survive. Read about how plants are used for food, shelter and oxygen. The purpose of this book is to increase your appreciation of those little green...

Did you know that like people, animals also modify their physical environments in order to meet their needs? This book will tell you how and why animals do housekeeping. You will also come across examples of animals that do this curious task. Secure a...

Nature sure is amazing! Plants produce their own food and they feed animals too. Animals, in turn, nourish the soil when they die. This process is called the food chain, and you will read about in the pages of this book. Grab a copy and start reading...

'Sconset, the popularized version of its official name Siasconset, prides itself on preserving the charm and rich, historical character of the quaint, little village in the southeastern corner of Nantucket Island. Acclaimed as one of America's first...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1870 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malayan Papilionidæ or Swallow-tailed Butterflies, as Illustrative of the Theory of Natural Selection'...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1878 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Tropical Nature, and Other Essays' is a collection of essays including Wallace's observations on equatorial...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malay Archipelago' is a work that chronicles the observations of Wallace during his time in Asia, and...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malay Archipelago' is a work that chronicles the observations of Wallace during his time in Asia, and...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1879 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'New Guinea and its Inhabitants' is a general sketch of the island and the peculiar forms of life that...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1863 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'List of Birds Collected in the Island of Bouru' is a list of sixty-six bird species, including seventeen...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1857 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Natural History of the Aru Islands' is an article detailing the discoveries of new bird and insect...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1878 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Animal Life in the Tropical Forests' is an attempt to give an account of the general aspects of animal life...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1853 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Habits of the Butterflies of the Amazon Valley' is a short article that details some of Wallace's...

This fascinating book contains a detailed account of the seafaring lifestyle intrinsic to Cornish culture, covering a wide range of topics from smuggling and wrecking to fishing and general boating. A delightful book sure to appeal to anyone with a keen...

In order to draw lessons for the emerging field of marine spatial planning (MSP). this book explores the long, complex, and frequently contentious history of public lands management in the United States.

Fifty-year-old canoe racer-turned-explorer West Hansen is planning to kayak the Amazon River when he learns that everyone – cartographers, adventurers, even his own sponsor, National Geographic Society – has misplaced the source of the...

Landscapes are being degraded and simplified across the globe. This book explores how forest restoration might be carried out to increase landscape heterogeneity, improve ecological functioning and restore ecosystem services in such landscapes.

This easy to read and fact-filled account debunks two commonly-held myths: that Canada is running out of trees and that massive deforestation is taking place in our own backyard. In fact, Canada has one of the lowest deforestation rates in the world and...

My Life of High Adventure, first published in 1962, is the autobiography of Grant Pearson, park ranger and later superintendent of Mount McKinley National Park (now Denali National Park and Preserve). He began work at the Park in February 1926 and...

El libro "Volcanes:" La Belleza y el Peligro de la Naturaleza en Erupción es una jornada fascinante pela história, ciência e beleza dos vulcões em atividade. Desde una antiguía, os vulcões foram vistos...

The book "Volcanoes: The Beauty and Danger of Nature in Eruption" is a fascinating journey through the history, science and beauty of active volcanoes. Since ancient times, volcanoes have been seen as symbols of power and mystery, and even...

The seas and oceans play a vital role in the earth's climate.One of the most important services the ocean provides to human society is the provision of food through captured fisheries and farms. This includes fish, invertebrates, plants and, for some...

"Homarus Gammarus: The European Lobster in Atlantic Waters" offers a thorough investigation of the charming universe of Homarus gammarus, revealing insight into this notable shellfish species inside the huge region of the Atlantic Waters. The book dives...

This book is now available in POCKET SIZE!!! Why just work through lists of words when you can read interesting facts about National Parks in Wyoming and enjoy some stimulating Circle It word search. No more boring lists of words™. The words for...

This Best Seller is now available in POCKET SIZE!!! Why just work through lists of words when you can read interesting facts about the Grand Teton National Park and enjoy some stimulating Circle It word search. No more boring lists of words™. The...

How Ogoni rebelled nonviolently against the threats of extinctionIn 1958, in the eastern part of Nigeria's coastline, lies a community where the inhabitants are known as the Ogonis. A tribe of peaceful happy people who enjoyed their little paradise...

This volume is based on the proceedings of a conference held at Florida State University in April, 1978. This conference was supported by the Florida State University Graduate Research Council, the Department of Biological...