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Mennesket

Ole Hoiris

Mennesket

Vi kender alle historien om den der fjer, der blev til fem hons. Men hvordan blev Adam til en abe, og solle 6000 ar til 4,6 milliarder fjer ? undskyld, ar? Det er svAerere at forklare. En ting er sikker: Mennesket har altid villet vide, hvor det kom fra, og hvordan det hele begyndte. DesvAerre ved vi ikke sAerlig meget om menneskets oprindelse. Til gengAeld finder vi pa en hel masse i historien om os, alt efter hvad vi selv foretrAekker at hore. Sikke et held, at vi har Ole Hoiris,...

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Ole Hoiris

Удивительный микроскоп. Иллюстриров...

О. Ч. Мазур

Удивительный микроскоп. Иллюстрированный путеводитель

Кроме видимого окружающего мира, существует мир невидимый, таинственный, микроскопический. Сотни и даже тысячи лет человек шел по пути открытия прибора, который позволил заглянуть ему в сокровенные глубины природы – туда, где все начинается, складывается подобно мозаичным узорам. Таким прибором оказался микроскоп. Вы узнаете, как устроен микроскоп, принципы его работы, как изготовить микроскоп из подручных материалов…

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О. Ч. Мазур

I Contain Multitudes

Ксюша Ангел

I Contain Multitudes

Your body is teeming with tens of trillions of microbes. It's an entire world, a colony full of life. In other words, you contain multitudes.These microscopic companions sculpt our organs, protect us from diseases, guide our behaviour, and bombard us with their genes. They also hold the key to understanding all life on earth.In I Contain Multitudes, Ed Yong opens our eyes and invites us to marvel at ourselves and other animals in a new light, less as individuals and more as thriving...

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Ксюша Ангел

Into the Raging Sea

Rachel Slade

Into the Raging Sea

In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air, Rachel Slade’s Into the Raging Sea is a nail-biting account of the sinking of the container ship El Faro, the crew of thirty-three who perished onboard, and the destructive forces of globalisation that put the ship in harm’s way.On 1 October 2015, Hurricane Joaquin barreled into the Bermuda Triangle and swallowed the container ship El Faro whole, resulting in one of the worst shipping disasters in decades. No one could fathom how a vessel...

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Rachel Slade

The Peregrine: 50th Anniversary Edi...

J. A. Baker

The Peregrine: 50th Anniversary Edition

Reissue of J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing, with an exclusive new afterword by Robert Macfarlane.J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing was first published in 1967. Greeted with acclaim, it went on to win the Duff Cooper Prize, the pre-eminent literary prize of the time. Luminaries such as Ted Hughes, Barry Lopez and Andrew Motion have cited it as one of the most important books in twentieth-century nature writing.Despite the association of...

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J. A. Baker

Green and Prosperous Land

Dieter Helm

Green and Prosperous Land

‘One of the most important books of the decade’ Country LifeFinally, a practical, realistic plan to rescue, preserve and enhance nature.News about Britain’s wildlife and ecosystems tends to be grim. In Green and Prosperous Land, Oxford economist and Natural Capital Committee chair Dieter Helm shares his radical but tangible plan for positive change.This pragmatic approach to environmentalism includes a summary of Britain’s green assets, a look towards possible futures and an achievable 25-year...

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Dieter Helm

Curlew Moon

Mary Colwell

Curlew Moon

‘Focuses a razor light on the plight of one of our most iconic birds. Inspirational!’ Tim BirkheadCurlews are Britain’s largest wading bird, known for their evocative calls which embody wild places; they provoke a range of emotions that many have expressed in poetry, art and music.A bird stands alone on the edge of a mudflat. Its silhouette is unmistakable. A plump body sits atop stilty legs. The long neck arcs into a small head, which tapers further into a long curved bill. The smooth, convex...

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Mary Colwell

Skogluft (Forest Air)

Jorn Viumdal

Skogluft (Forest Air)

Why do we spend so much time indoors, which is not our natural habitat? Why have trends such as forest-bathing become so popular? The answer to the last question lies in the proven benefits we obtain from our connection with nature – from increased productivity to feelings of happiness and an enhanced sense of wellbeing.For millions of years, humans developed in natural environments, in close contact with sunlight, vegetation and fresh air. But most of us spend 80-90% of our time indoors far...

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Jorn Viumdal

Invasive Aliens

Dan Eatherley

Invasive Aliens

A Sunday Times Book of the YearA Telegraph Best Science Book of the YearA Waterstones Best Nature Book of the YearA unique history of plant and animal invaders of the British isles spanning thousands of years of arrivals and escapes, as well as defences mounted and a look to the future.As Brits we pride ourselves as stoic defenders, boasting a record of resistance dating back to 1066.Yet, even a cursory examination of the natural world reveals that while interlopers of the human variety may have...

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Dan Eatherley

The Little Book of Bees

Hilary Kearney

The Little Book of Bees

Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all – from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists – and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees.Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken our beloved bees on an incredible journey – and today, there are 20,000 species on the planet.The Little Book of Bees is a lovely,...

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Hilary Kearney

Rewilding

David Woodfall

Rewilding

A hopeful yet practical collection of essays exploring the many opportunities and benefits of rewilding and how to get involved today. Highly illustrated with nature photography tracing landscape change over thousands of years. Rewilding has become the key talking point in the modern conservation movement. But it’s commonly misunderstood as a campaign to fill the forests with lynxes, wolves and bears, when in fact the ethos guiding the British rewilding movement is much more nuanced, and much...

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David Woodfall

The 4 Season Solution

Dallas Hartwig

The 4 Season Solution

In this paradigm-shifting health book, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole30 and It Starts with Food reveals a powerful new program to help us feel happier, healthier, and less stressed.Fatigue. Burnout. Weight gain. Disease. Despite seemingly endless programs designed to help us lose weight and regain our health, readers are more overworked, overtired, and overweight than ever.In All in Good Time, Hartwig reveals the four keys of health – sleep, eat, move, connect – and...

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Dallas Hartwig

The Secret Lives of Elephants

Hannah Mumby

The Secret Lives of Elephants

Elephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild.Watching a family out for a swim on a hot day, Dr Hannah Mumby notes grandmothers, mothers, sisters and children exchanging noisy greetings, a consistent stream of close-range vocalisations, intermittent touching, co-operative herding of babies and...

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Hannah Mumby

Soulful Creatures

Edward Bleiberg

Soulful Creatures

A fascinating mix of archaeology, history, and medical imaging shedding new light on ancient Egyptian animal mummies, this fully illustrated volume explores the important role granted to animals in Egyptian lifethey were seen as equals to humans within creation, endowed with souls. By providing vital background information, backed up with scientific examination of the techniques of mummification, this new book is the first proper, accessible survey of this fascinating side of ancient...

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Edward Bleiberg

Designer Dogs: An Exposé

Madeline Bernstein

Designer Dogs: An Exposé

– WITH A FOREWORD BY DR. PHIL MCGRAW – Designer Dogs is the shocking exposure of the dangers of continuing to make our dogs tinier or funnier looking, more “Instagram worthy,” and presents startling new revelations on why this threatens French bulldogs, pit bulls, and other favorite breeds with extinction. Ever heard of a labradoodle, a goldendoodle, or a puggle? How about a cockapoo, a pomsky, or a spoodle? You or a friend have certainly been enticed by a...

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Madeline Bernstein

Fly Fishing in Connecticut

Kevin Murphy

Fly Fishing in Connecticut

In this book, a long-time resident and devoted fly fisherman imparts a wealth of knowledge about fly fishing in Connecticut. Kevin Murphy teaches novice anglers about the state's trout hatcheries and stocking programs, the differences between brook, brown, and rainbow trout, and offers easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of fly fishing. In this concise text, the reader finds the essentials in fly fishing gear, stream tactics, casting, and a host of related topics. In...

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Kevin Murphy

Some Useful Wild Plants

Dan Jason

Some Useful Wild Plants

With over forty years since its original printing, and over 30,000 copies sold, this bestselling guide still remains a trusted and much-consulted reference for those interested in identifying, foraging and growing wild plants for food and medicine. Now Some Useful Wild Plants is back in print for a new generation of foragers and herbalists. Some Useful Wild Plants contains sections on useful herbs, trees, berries and seaweeds, as well as commentary on...

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Dan Jason

Climate Cover-Up

James Hoggan

Climate Cover-Up

Talk of global warming is nearly inescapable these days  but there are some who believe the concept of climate change is an elaborate hoax. Despite the input of the world’s leading climate scientists, the urgings of politicians, and the outcry of many grassroots activists, many Americans continue to ignore the warning signs of severe climate shifts. How did this happen? Climate Cover-up seeks to answer this question, describing the pollsters and public faces who have crafted...

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James Hoggan

The Trail Hound's Handbook

Ellen Eastwood

The Trail Hound's Handbook

Truly Great Adventures Begin with a Best Friend at Your Side It’s a great big wonderful world out there—so big that most young hikers, experienced or not, would do well to enlist the help of a capable guide. Enter the family dog. Husky or half-pint, lapdog or Labrador, your dog was born a highly skilled wilderness guide. Employing his or her acute senses of smell, hearing, and vision, your dog can point you to countless signs of life on the trail, turning the average walk in the woods into an...

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Ellen Eastwood

Birds of Ontario (Vol. 1)

J. Murray Speirs

Birds of Ontario (Vol. 1)

This extensive and long overdue work of reference covers all of the bird species, more than 400 of which have been recorded in the province of Ontario. Birds of Ontario contains an identification and description of all species, with 344 outstanding colour plates. Anyone with even a casual interest in birds will find the colour plates and informative text of considerable interest. This volume contains a list of all the birds identified in Ontario up to the end of 1983, with the common and...

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J. Murray Speirs

Caribou and the North

Monte Hummel

Caribou and the North

"If the caribou die, then we die." These few words speak eloquently to the significanceof caribou for northern peoples. They were spoken not by a wise old chief, but by a 13-year-old Dene youth in 2007 during a hearing regarding uranium exploration on the caribou wintering grounds. Right now there is urgent, widespread concern about the future of the most centralof species: caribou. Caribou and the North brings both the facts and the feelingsof the current situation to a North American...

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Monte Hummel

Panda

Heather Angel

Panda

With its large, friendly face and eyes exaggerated by black eye patches, China's national treasure, the giant panda, is instantly recognizable.Giant pandas spend most f their time trying to eat enough bamboo to survive. The rest is spent conserving energy, and solitary pandas can be seen strolling along, stopping to recline on riverside rocks or amongst ferns. The lower body-weight and physical size of panda cubs mean that they have more energy to spend, and are seen climbing trees,...

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Heather Angel

Row by Row

Katherine J. Black

Row by Row

For two and a half years, Katherine J. Black crisscrossed Kentucky, interviewing home vegetable gardeners from a rich variety of backgrounds. Row by Row: Talking with Kentucky Gardeners is the result, a powerful compilation of testimonies on the connections between land, people, culture, and home. The people profiled here share a Kentucky backdrop, but their life stories, as well as their gardens, have as many colors, shapes, and tastes as heirloom tomatoes do. Black interviewed those who grow...

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Katherine J. Black

For the Love of the Land

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For the Love of the Land

Away from the heated political debates, in the shadow of uncertainty and shifting policies, farmers are planting seeds into earth in what seem like forgotten parts of the country. Who are they? This book introduces South Africans to the heroes of agriculture. A diverse crop of farmers from across the country shares complex, layered stories about heritage and land, at times surviving traumas like land dispossession and forced labour, and the more current spectre of violent farm crimes. From the...

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