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1) Alone
Publisher
The History® Channel
Language
English
Description
In Alone, ten men are left in solitude, and separated from each other, in the harsh Vancouver Island wilderness. With no camera crews or producers, they have to survive using only what they can stuff into a backpack.
Publisher
Entertainment One Films Canada Inc
Language
English
Description
Nature is more magical, more enchanting, and more powerful than anything you can possibly imagine. And no other continent inspires the imagination like Africa - the wildest place on Earth, a place of mysterious landscapes, awesome drama and a beguiling cast of characters. Some are fantastical, others are alien; all are mesmerizing. Filmed with groundbreaking new 3D technology, ENCHANTED KINGDOM provides a never-before-seen perspective of the continent,...
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English
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Practical, portable and easy to use, these fully illustrated regional field guides are the ideal companion for all experienced and beginner birdwatchers in Australia. The Pizzey & Knight regional birding guides are easy to use, handy and portable field guides for beginner and experienced birdwatchers alike. Designed to complement Australia's best-selling THE FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA, now in its 9th edition, each regional guide includes...
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English
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A diverse and entertaining collection of writing examining and celebrating the British Countryside, from falconry to foraging and from the musings of a nighttime angler to tips for seasonal drinking.
LAND.
Stuart Maconie (Radio 2) on hill walking / Wainwright walks.
Nick Small (CAUGHT BY THE RIVER regular) how to get nature into your garden, no matter how urban it is.
Richard King (Loops magazine editor) on the Winter Solstice and on the Summer Solstice.
John...
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Language
English
Description
Embark on an enlightening journey through the enchanting realms of the world's forests with "Top 100+ Facts about Forests." Delve deep into the heart of these biodiverse ecosystems and uncover a treasure trove of fascinating insights that illuminate the importance, beauty, and intricacies of forests.From the towering canopies of ancient rainforests to the serene tranquility of temperate woodlands, this comprehensive ebook presents an immersive exploration...
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English
Description
When award-winning writer and biologist Bernd Heinrich became the unwitting but doting foster parent of an adorable gosling named Peep, he was drawn into her world. And so, with a scientist's training and a nature lover's boundless enthusiasm, he set out to understand the travails and triumphs of the Canada geese living in the beaver bog adjacent to his home. In The Geese of Beaver Bog, Heinrich takes his readers through mud, icy waters, and overgrown...
Author
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English
Description
Practical, portable and easy to use, these fully illustrated regional pocket field guides are the ideal companion for all experienced and beginner birdwatchers in Australia. the Pizzey & Knight regional birding guides are easy to use, handy and portable field guides for beginner and experienced birdwatchers alike. Designed to complement Australia's best-selling tHE FIELD GUIIDE tO tHE BIRDS OF AUStRALIA, now in its 9th edition, each regional guide...
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English
Description
In "The Wild Garden," author Ben Page, a renowned Forest Therapy Guide and global advocate for nature's healing power, invites readers into a captivating tale that transcends the ordinary. This narrative, crafted as the first in a series of 'children's books for all ages,' including "The World In My Pocket," unfolds in a mystical forest, untouched by human hands.
Page masterfully intertwines the story of a pristine forest, embodying the essence of...
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Language
English
Description
Chris Yates, one of Britain's most insightful and lyrical writers, raises his gaze from his beloved rivers and ponds and takes us on a mesmerizing tour of the British countryside.
"Last November, the sudden appearance of a hundred wintering ravens in a wood in Cranborne Chase, where I have lived for twenty-five years without seeing more than a few solitary specimens, reminded me that there is always something ready to flame up again in the landscape,...
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English
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Informative conversation between Abebe and Bard AI to to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and applications of AI for climate change and disaster prevention. The book will cover a range of topics, including:• The challenges and opportunities of using AI in this context• How AI is already being used to address climate change and disasters• How AI is already being used to address climate change and disasters• How AI...
12) Woodsman
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English
Description
Ben Law has lived as a woodsman in Prickly Nut Wood for over 20 years. His authentic, incredible sense of the land and the wildlife, and his respect for age old traditions and how to sustain them offers a wonderful, inviting insight into the life and character of Prickly Nut Wood.
Having travelled to Papua New Guinea and the Amazon, observing age-old techniques for living in, working in and preserving forests and woodland, Ben Law felt compelled...
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English
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THE FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA, now in its 9th edition, each regional guide includes every bird found within the region, organized by the environments they are most likely to be seen in, and all beautifully illustrated by Frank Knight. Concise text highlights the key features of every species and an illustrated index helps to find your bird quickly. Accompanied by an introduction to the region's habitats, these guides are an essential companion...
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English
Description
Springwatch British Wildlife is the perfect year-round countryside introduction to the much-loved wildlife of the popular BBC2 television series. The book guides you through Britain's rich and diverse natural heritage, allowing you to enjoy the nation's wildlife at its finest - learning how the animals live and where to find them, why they do what they do and how we can appreciate them. You will be introduced to the birds, mammals and plants that...
Author
Language
Deutsch
Description
Dieser Ratgeber ist für alle Pflanzenliebhaber und Gartenbesitzer gedacht, die nicht mehr falsch beraten werden wollen.
20 Jahre als Führungskraft und Mitarbeiter im gärtnerischen Einzelhandel bevollmächtigen mich, Ihnen in den folgenden Kapiteln Dinge aufzuzeigen, die Sie so ganz sicher niemals erwartet hätten. Ich beziehe mich ausschließlich auf das, was ich selbst beim individuellen Einzelhändler kennengelernt habe.
Von mir erhalten Sie...
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Series
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English
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This is a story about ten year old Wayne who is befriended by Newton, a rather large red eft phase salamander, who also needs his help because toxic chemicals have been dumped into the pond he calls home. Newton is also having a problem with the town's bullies... that Wayne knows all too well! The book was written by Richard Perkins from Maine, illustrated by twenty year old Anh Bui from California, professionally edited by Melanie Lopata and re-published...
17) Every Day Nature
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English
Description
A fascinating, inspiring book that helps you make the most of nature, with something to spot for every day of the year. A fascinating, inspiring book that helps you make the most of nature, with something to spot for every day of the year. This book proves that nature isn't something you visit from time to time; it's everywhere—even in the densest concrete jungle. You can find nearly all of the natural wonders in this book within a mile of your...
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English
Description
Published to wide acclaim, this beautiful meditation on the fate of grassland birds has been praised for its profound wisdom and lyrical grace. Herriot, in a narrative that is at once intimate and informative, argues for the essential nature of these tiny creatures. He invites us into the unique world of dedicated scientists, passionate naturalists and such historical figures as 19th-century botanist John Macoun, the last naturalist to see the Great...
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English
Description
A soft rain fell overnight, showering the backyard garden. Everything was fresh and clean, sparkling in the morning sunshine.
Mother Nature was planning a fun party. She even spread out a checkered cloth on the grass as she waited for her guests to arrive.
Everyone was having a good time when an unwanted intruder came along.
Did he spoil the party?
Was he invited to stay?
In a fun and whimsical way, this story focuses on backyard animals....
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Language
Tagalog
Description
Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Things found in Nature in Filipino?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Filipino pronunciation.Delight in learning Filipino with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Filipino Names for Things found in Nature.Vibrant Illustrations of Each...
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