Nature and Wildlife

As millions of dog owners worldwide will attest, there's something about the presence of a dog that inspires confidence, nurtures emotional well-being and brings out the best in ourselves. But for some people, the presence of a dog can do even more. Written by the leading expert in an emerging new field of therapy, HEALING COMPANIONS is the first book to detail how dogs are increasingly benefiting

Because of You, I Am is an exploration into the nature of the spiritual world. With courage, insight and humor, Mary Ann Bumbera reveals a deeper unseen reality that we are all part of but rarely consider.Faced with the illness of her dog, Charlie, Mary Ann races to understand the nature of death. Is death really the end? Is this all there is? Do we have a spirit? Over time while Charlie's illness

The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith's three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020.

Explores the connections of place, language, wisdom, and morality among the Western Apache.

From the preeminent animal portrait photographer and the bestselling author of Dogs, Endangered, and Birds, a stunning collection over 170 photographs of cats, with text on the species, their evolution, and why we love them

For thousands of years, felines have captivated humanity with their beauty, intelligence, unpredictability, and fierce independence. In

Did you know that it's considered a sin to harm a robin? Or that seagulls were once thought to be the souls of dead sailors? And do you know what happens if you listen to a blackbird’s song on May Day? With The Folklore of Birds you can discover the fascinating folklore behind nature’s most intriguing animals. At once familiar and unknowable, birds have for centuries provided a rich source of

“A moving story of abandonment, love, and survival against the odds.”—Dr. Jane Goodall   The heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful story of an abandoned polar bear cub named Nora and the humans working tirelessly to save her and her species, whose uncertain future in the accelerating climate crisis is closely tied to our own Six days after giving birth, a polar bear named Aurora got u

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling” (The New York Times), “dazzling” (The Wall Street Journal) tour of the radically different ways that animals perceive the world that will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective, by Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed Yong “One of this year´s finest works of narrative nonfiction.”—Oprah Daily ONE OF THE TEN BEST

An artfully playful collection of fascinating, surprising, and funny facts about animals, each illustrated in whimsical detail by Swedish artist Maja Safstrom.

"A classic outdoor manual [that] addresses every conceivable disaster scenario. Don’t leave home without it”--Outside magazine The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere, now updated with more than 100 pages of additional material, including a new chapter on urban survival Revised to reflect the latest in survival knowledge and technology, and covering new topics such as urban surviva

The definitive guide that teaches you how to use the Japanese concept of wabi sabi to reshape every area of your life and find happiness right where you are. Fed up with the exhausting challenges of our fast-paced, consumption-driven existence, millions of people around the world are turning to timeless cultural traditions to find true meaning. In this transformative handbook, Beth Kempton intr

Observed from space, Earth looks like a blue planet, particularly in the wondrous blue tones emanating from south of the equator. Indeed, about two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered in water, and our pride in this is exceeded only by what we feel when witnessing the overwhelming abundance and beauty of our natural scenery. The closer we approach each individual landscape, the greater the co

A hands-on tool to work with birds as spiritual messengers • Includes 46 beautifully illustrated full-color cards featuring different birds as well as a guidebook • Explains the meaning, message, and medicine of each bird as well as an affirmation to work with that bird’s unique qualities • Explores how birds connect to the world of the immortal soul and can bring messages from loved ones who h

Everything you need to know to photograph and postprocess images of the night sky with standard DSLR and mirrorless camera equipment

Ever look up at the sky and say, “Wow!”? This is the best way to capture the universe in photographs.

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Learn everything you need to communicate with your furry friend! Why do dogs behave the way they do? What makes one breed so different to another? And how can owners work around these inborn personality traits? Talk to Your Dog will teach you everything you need to build an even stronger relationship with your canine companion. Find out where, when and why they want to be stroked, and how to gi

Learn everything you need to communicate with your furry friend! We all know cats can talk – but how do we find out what our cat is actually saying? Talk to Your Cat is the book that reveals the secrets of the enigmatic feline. With a host of cat lore and wisdom, as well as explaining body language, facial expressions, and the meaning of meows, the book breaks down the mysteries surrounding why

The Nutcracker ballet, danced by guinea pigsAs the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the re

Crystals and Stones: A Complete Guide to Their Healing Properties helps readers to incorporate the healing power of stones into daily life. Aimed at both beginners and experts, the book showcases nearly 200 crystals and stones, describing their impact on human beings' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual states. The book begins with historical background and practical considerations, such as

From sweet little toadstools to giant puffballs, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 mushrooms in the world, some are cute and colourful, while others may look super adorable, but are actually deadly. No matter the kind, it's time to celebrate all types of mushrooms with THE LITTLE BOOK OF MUSHROOMS.This book is a collection of everything you need to know about 75 of the world

People who rescue dogs have a great deal of compassion and enough loveto last through what is often a tryingadjustment period. But adoptive owners say the bond they feel with theirgrateful pets makes it all worthwhile. Heartwarming color photos of 15adopted dogs interacting with their humans celebrate the joy that comesfrom a fortuitous match. The photos are accompanied by the stories ofthe owners