Nature and Wildlife

There is a burgeoning interest in natural medicines in the United States. Among these natural health powerhouses are mushrooms, and here mycologist Greg Marley introduces ten species found in New England-and elsewhere, too, in many cases. Marley describes where to find and how to prepare these fungi and lists their health-supporting benefits. On a comforting note, Marley says there are no poisonou

A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes—from an award-winning science writer “Sing Like Fish is that rare book that makes you see the world differently.”—Mark Kurlansky, New York Times bestselling author of Salt and Cod LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL

New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins captures the essence and mystery of dogs in this special collection of poems inspired by our beloved companions, with striking watercolor canine portraits by Pamela Sztybel. “Collins remains the most companionable of poetic companions.” —The New York Times Billy Collins´s Dog Show celebrates the joy of our canine

Lacecaps are the elegant form of the Hydrangea macrophylla species, popular for their sturdy, long-lasting blooms that appear delicate. They excel when massed in swaths of color, blended with companion plants, and thrive in containers and unheated spaces. Lovely Lacecap Hydrangeas: Elegant Accents for the Home Garden offers a detailed look at the best lacecap varieties, helping gardeners select p

Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find,this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 35 ofthe most common seashells found on New Jersey's beaches. Thewell-researched guide offers information about the animals that oncelived in the shells, includingwhere they lived, what they ate, and even how they may have died. Thehandy guide's features include &bul

With this fun collection of projects in field-guide format, stitch your favorite animal, bird, fish, and plant species based on the ecosystems you love or live in. Organized according to seven North American ecosystems—desert, mountain, forest, waterways, prairie, ocean, and urban—the 52 beautifully accurate designs by naturalist Kemper include popular species (think bears, manatees,

For generations, the ponies of Chincoteague, Virginia, have enchanted hearts and sparked imaginations. Made famous by the beloved Misty, these remarkable ponies live wild on Assateague Island. Each summer during the iconic Pony Penning celebration, the ponies swim to Chincoteague, come out of the bay, and parade to the carnival grounds, where foals are auctioned off to adoring pony enthusiasts. F

Since 1872, when Yellowstone became America´s inaugural national park,these protected areas have enthralled visitors from around the globe.Currently the 63 national parks attract more than 300 million visitorseach year. But what is the X factor that draws people again and again tothese historic places or wilderness spaces? In thiscomprehensive guide readers will begin to understand the character o

Starry nights, moonlit shores, fields of fireflies—experience Cape Codand Martha´s Vineyard in the middle of the night, when the skies abovebecome a window to the universe. Meteors streak the darkness and starstrail over lighthouses while crickets sing and ocean waves lap softlynearby. Award-winning photographer Timothy Little's lens captures the magic thatunfolds between twilight and dawn,

Connect with nature´s sacred roots in this enchanting exploration of the magick and mysticism of trees.   Their stories are written in folklore, they are revered across cultures, and they stand as powerful sources of ancient magick; trees have always been a source of fascination to humans. Uncover the secrets of the forest with this bewitching guide to tree legends, symbols, and spells.

The Sunday Times bestseller following the inspiring story of life as a shepherdess, by the star of More4's Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & the Kids and Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm. Amanda Owen has been seen by millions on ITV's The Dales and Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, living a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, a life ruled by the seasons and her animals. She is a fa

The cult classic is back! This petite 15th anniversary hardcover reissue keeps all the original mystery and magic of cat dancing delightfully intact. Perpetually ahead of its time, Dancing with Cats presents scores of delightful and inspiring photographs of people and cats engaging in their favorite dance routines as well as moving testimonies of the personal transformations brought about through

Following the success of the original Zoo Quest expeditions, in the late 1950s onwards the young David Attenborough embarked on further travels in a very different part of the world.

Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings?

Updated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking Life on Earth.

 A Sunday Times Nature Book of the Year 2019.

A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small but mighty creatures we can't live without. 

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.
Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, examined the evolution of sentience in Other Minds. In Metazoa he asked how that consciousness shaped and was shaped by animal bod

Channel the magical guidance of unicorns and discover their powers of positivity, spiritual healing, and general awesomeness. This handy, pseudo-spiritual guide is complete with motivating quotes, mantras, and colorful illustrations in the bizarre style of late '80s surrealist pop art.

A New York Times Bestseller!The groundbreaking speeches of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist who has become the voice of a generation, including her historic address to the United Nations In August 2018 a fifteen-year-old Swedish girl, Greta Thunberg, decided not to go to school one day in order to protest the climate crisis. Her actions sparked a global movement, inspiring millions of st