Research, References and Encyclopedias Books

The Princeton Guide to Evolution is a comprehensive, concise, and authoritative reference to the major subjects and key concepts in evolutionary biology, from genes to mass extinctions. Edited by a distinguished team of evolutionary biologists, with...

The Arctic Guide presents the traveler and naturalist with a portable, authoritative guide to the flora and fauna of earth's northernmost region. Featuring superb color illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book covers the complete spectrum of wildlife--more...

Better Birding reveals the techniques expert birders use to identify a wide array of bird species in the field--quickly and easily. Featuring hundreds of stunning photos and composite plates throughout, this book simplifies identification by organizing...

Rare Birds of North America is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the vagrant birds that occur throughout the United States and Canada. Featuring 275 stunning color plates, this book covers 262 species originating from three very different...

This is the completely revised edition of the essential field guide to the birds of New Guinea. The world's largest tropical island, New Guinea boasts a spectacular avifauna characterized by cassowaries, megapodes, pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, kingfishers,...

William Kluba, author, takes an in-depth look at the origins of inspiration and ideas, to help us better understand where creativity comes from in our bodies and minds, and to understand how this intangible force translates into artistic expression. This...

Packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, time-honored wisdom, and both illustrations and photographs, this might just be the most comprehensive guide to back to basics living ever published. Fans of Back to Basics, Homesteading, and...

Learn the art of Japanese gardening with this classic, fascinating text.The Sakuteiki, or "Records of Garden Making," was written nearly one thousand years ago. It is the oldest existing text on Japanese gardening-or any kind of gardening-in the world...

"The Care of Fine Books" is a thorough, readable guide to caring for books of value. From a discussion of the various techniques and materials used in bookbinding to advice on handling and storage, Jane Greenfield has created a succinct yet complete...

Great compost is one of the most important secrets of successful organic gardening. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the various methods of composting and how to adapt them to your home and garden. With...

Over 200,000 copies sold-fully updated! Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills-the kind employed by our forefathers-and adapt them for a better...

For some, nothing is as pleasurable as the smell and taste of a great cigar. For them, Playboy The Book of Cigars will be the next best thing to lighting up. Whether you want to learn the ?ner points of cutters, cutting, or humidors, or want to...

Mini farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre-and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job...

This compact guide provides advice, tips, and step-by-step instructions for hundreds of projects, offering the entire family the tools they need to make the shift toward self-sufficient living. Readers will learn to dip candles, bake bread, make maple...

Are you and your family self-reliant? Will you be able to provide for them and keep them safe? The best way to prepare for the future is not through fancy tools and gadgets-it's experience and knowledge that will best equip you to handle the unexpected...

How you see the world is about to change. All That We Share is a wake-up call that will inspire you to see the world in a new way. As soon as you realize that some things belong to everyone--water, for instance, or the Internet or human knowledge--you...

A comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film.This important work fills the need for a reasonably priced yet comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film. With clear insight and without academic...

In You and Yours, Naomi Shihab Nye continues her conversation with ordinary people whose lives become, through her empathetic use of poetic language, extraordinary. Nye writes of local life in her inner-city Texas neighborhood, about rural schools and...

In the past, your company could rely on a handful of resources close to its home markets to innovate new offerings. But today, knowledge and other resources critical to your innovation efforts lie outside your company's home territories-sometimes far...

"Making Out in Italian" is a fantastic guide to the authentic speech of Italy. Presented in an easy, informal way, it teaches the actual language that is spoken in the everyday situations you're most likely to encounter when in Italy. Featuring a...

Reverse Innovation introduces the idea of developing in emerging markets first-instead of scaling down rich world products-to unlock a world of opportunities for your business. Written by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble of the Tuck School of...

For the past two decades, Michael Porter's work has towered over the field of competitive strategy. On Competition, Updated and Expanded Edition is a collection of Porter's landmark articles from the Harvard Business Review, capturing his unique ability...

Chinese chess, or 'elephant chess,' has intrigued the powerful and the quizzical for centuries. Although its rules are similar to the well-known Western game, subtle and fascinating variations must be mastered in order to understand the strategies it...

"In his scathing and deeply reported examination of the U.S. Border Patrol, Todd Miller argues that the agency has gone rogue since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, trampling on the dignity and rights of the undocumented with military-style tactics. . . ...

In his 10th book, renowned prose poet Gonzalez proclaims heis at the crossroads in [his] throat where he looks both ways. Gonzalez is asquirky as ever, matching the didactic tone and jargon of a scientist with thesensibilities of artists like Kenneth...

Need a little inspiration for your next post on Threads? The Little Book of Threads features 1400 short, poignant and funny quotes from every walk of life and for every conceivable topic. The succinct, punchy quotes in this wonderfully diverse...

The Eye of Horus. The Horned God. The Pentacle. The Ankh. Across the world, throughout history, and present in every culture, there are glyphs and sigils that embody sacred power in instantly recognisable ways. Author and artist Marcella Kroll, a...

Explore the occult from ancient times to the modern day with one of its most respected scholars and practitioners.Take an enlightening journey through occult history, exploring 100 dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and key historical figures from...

'An original, provocative and fascinating new theory by one of the world's leading neuroscientists about why the mind wanders - and when and why it's good for you' Daniel Gilbert 'A gentle and humane book that should be read by everyone interested in...

Whatever your level of expertise, you'll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow gardening guide. This book contains the principles of good gardening - how plants work and how to give them what they need. It also includes step-by-step...

'Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read Peak. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson's research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all of us can apply the principles of great...

Explore the fascinating world of flags! Find intriguing stories and factoids on the design of country, province, state and special flags. Read how these flags are used as heraldic symbols, cultural and national emblems, and how designs and meanings...

The one-stop handbook of everything you need to know to get the most out of your passion for art. This book delivers what you need to become a more confident, creative artist - whatever your level of skill or experience. It's like having your very own...

Now in a revised and updated 6th edition, the groundbreaking, research-based approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other challenging behaviors, from a distinguished clinician and pioneer in the...