The Earth: Natural history Books

This book on forestry and agricultural management talks about methodological practices followed in pastures and cropland for the cultivation of trees, shrubs and plants. Methods employed in this field follow traditional as well as modern land-use...

Ecosystem functioning is the process whereby ecosystems enable the interaction of various organisms in its environment. This book on ecosystem functioning and restoration provides in-depth analysis of various forms of ecosystem management and risk...

Get your feet wet with another one of Gene Logsdon's brilliant guides! Don't shy away from aquaculture for fear that it is too complex and difficult. With a little guidance, this decades-old tradition can be practiced successfully on plots of all sizes...

To date, a vast amount of the world's oceans remains uncharted. With water covering more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface, maritime and oceanographic exploration and research is vital. Oceanography and Coastal Informatics: Breakthroughs in Research...

Certain types of pesticides are widely used in agriculture in all parts of the world due to their relatively low cost, broad spectrum of activity, and high efficiency. These pollutants contaminate not only the surrounding soils and water but, in many...

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it covers the inevitable impact of climate change continues to evolve as the global population increases, building upon the need for expansion in current research on strategies to manage variable and...

Summer Life On Land And Water At South Queensferry is a book written by William Wallace Fyfe and published in 1851. The book is a descriptive account of the author's experiences during a summer spent in South Queensferry, a small town situated on the...

Shanty, Forest, and River Life in the Backwoods of Canada is a book written by Joshua Fraser and published in 1884. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living in the backwoods of Canada during the mid-19th century. Fraser was a Scottish...

""Lithologia Groningana"" est opus a Seb. J. Brugmans anno 1781 editum. In hoc libro, auctor descriptionem lithologiam provinciae Groningae in Hollandia Septentrionali exhibet. Brugmans varias classes lapidum, utpote sedimentaria, ignea, et metamorphica,...

La Flore De L'Allemagne Ou Etrennes Botaniques Pour L'An 1791 (1791) di Hoffmann, Georg Franz ����� un libro di botanica che presenta una raccolta di piante e fiori dell'Allemagna. La pubblicazione ����� stata realizzata nel 1791 e contiene numerose...

Hardwood-dominated temperate forests (mostly in Eastern North America, Europe, North East Asia) provide valuable renewable timber and numerous ecosystem services. Many of these forests have been subjected to harvesting or conversion to agriculture,...

A Powerful Reflective Tool for Coaches, Counselors, Therapists, Group Leaders and Their ClientsMy Life through the Seasons, A Wisdom Journal and Planner is a fillable journal based on the seasons designed for busy people and deep thinkers. This...

The inspiring true story of a 7,000-mile wilderness walk.If you enjoy books about mountains, solo hikes, outdoor adventures, and 'off-the-beaten-path' travel, then you've just found your next must-read.Andrew Terrill was in his mid-twenties when he...

Founded in 1753, Portsmouth became the major port of entry for goods coming into North Carolina until around 1845. It served as a major hub for maritime trade up and down the East Coast of the United States and to the Caribbean. During the Civil War,...

Originally published in 1878, this vintage book contains a detailed guide to the bird life of the Magdalen Islands, being a description of the islands and the birds commonly found there, along with related ornithological notes. The Magdalen Islands are a...

Travels In The Interior Of South Africa V2: Comprising Fifteen Years������� Hunting And Trading (1868) is a book written by James Chapman. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels in the interior of South Africa, covering a period of...

""The Important Timber Trees of the United States: A Manual of Practical Forestry"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Simon Bolivar Elliott in 1912. The book covers a wide range of topics related to forestry, including the identification, growth...

The Field Book of Manures, or The American Muck Book, written by Daniel Jay Browne and published in 1858, is a comprehensive guide to the use of manure in agriculture. The book covers a wide range of topics related to manure, including its composition,...

The Menageries V1: Quadrupeds, Described And Drawn From Living Subjects (1829) is a book written by James Rennie. This book is an illustrated guide to the various quadrupeds found in the world, described and drawn from living subjects. The book is...

The Student's List of British Coleoptera is a comprehensive guidebook written by Francis Polkinghorne Pascoe in 1882. The book is designed to help students and researchers identify and classify beetles found in Great Britain. It includes synoptic tables...

Testing Farm Seeds In The Home And In The Rural School is a book written by F. H. Hillman and originally published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to testing farm seeds, and is aimed at both home gardeners and rural school teachers. The book...

Results Of Astronomical Observations Made At The Royal Observatory, Cape Of Good Hope: During The Years 1871-73 (1876) is a scientific book written by Edward James Stone. The book presents the results of astronomical observations made at the Royal...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

The idea that nature provides services to people is one of the most powerful concepts to have emerged over the last two decades. It is shaping our understanding of the role that biodiverse ecosystems play in the environment and their benefits for...

Specimen Bryologiae Romanae (1841) est opus Elisabettae Fiorini-Mazzanti, botanicae et bryologiae Romanae. In hoc libro, auctrix describit et illustrat species muscorum quae in urbe Roma et eius circumscriptione inventae sunt. Opus continet descriptiones...

Il libro ""Osservazione Sopra Il Fiume Clitunno, Detto In Oggi Le Vene, Situato Tra Spoleto, E Fuligno"" scritto da Ridolfino Venuti nel 1753 ����� una descrizione accurata del fiume Clitunno, noto oggi come Le Vene, che si trova tra le citt������ di...

Das Buch ""Geschichte und Naturbegebenheiten des Vesuvs"" von Johann Maria Della Torre aus dem Jahr 1783 beschreibt die Geschichte und die Geologie des Vesuvs, einem aktiven Vulkan in der N�����he von Neapel. Der Autor beschreibt die verschiedenen...

Bibliotheca Botanica, Pars 1, auctore Seguier, Ioanne-Francisco, edita anno MDCCXL, est opus quod continet enumerationem librorum botanicorum, quos auctores eorumque scripta recenset. In hoc libro, auctor varia genera plantarum, eorumque proprietates,...

Animal Life In Africa is a comprehensive guide to the wildlife of Africa, written by James Stevenson Hamilton and first published in 1912. The book is divided into two parts: the first part provides a detailed description of the various animals found in...

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...

On September 9, 2015, the Butte Fire broke out on a steep wooded hillside. It seemed to be under control. But the next morning, with changing winds and temperatures upwards of 105 degrees, the fire whipped out of control. With no warning, sirens were...

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...

A winter book of poetry and prose that tells the tale of life on 32nd Street in the Pacific Northwest. This adventure begins with a poem section "The Blue Remains," turns into short stories "Meanwhile, in the Planetarium,"...

The rupture in the crust of a planet such as Earth, which allows hot lava, gases and volcanic ash to escape from a magma chamber beneath the surface, is called a volcano. The discipline which is involved in the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and other...

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...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide for the aspiring sportsman. This timeless handbook will appeal to modern sporting enthusiasts and collectors of antiquarian sporting literature, and is highly recommended for the sporting novice. Contents...

Institutiones Entomologicae V2 (1792) est opus magnum Vincentii Petagnae, in quo insecta describitur et classificatur. In hoc volumine, Petagna non solum insecta Europa et Africae, sed etiam Americae et Asiae describit, et multas species novas describit...