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A guide that reveals intricate details and characteristics of the rocks and minerals. It offers introduction on identifying and classifying minerals and sections on each type of rock and mineral.

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Few activities are more peaceful and inspiring than stargazing, and this field guide is the perfect aid. Constellations are organized by season, and each entry features the mythology, facts and simple instructions for locating the constellation in the night sky. The book also comes with a red-light flashlight for night reading.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Octopus documents the long and multi-faceted relationship between human and cephalopod. The book relates both what is known and unknown about the mind of an octopus, as well as detailing the animal's remarkable natural and cultural history.

(Hardback)

The compelling story of one of America's most adventurous jazz musicians.

(Paperback, New Format)

A natural and cultural history of a much-loved animal, the otter.

(Paperback)

The owls are not what they seem. From ancient Babylon to Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat and the grandiloquent, absent-minded Wol from Winnie the Pooh to David Lynch's Twin Peaks, owls have woven themselves into the fabric of human culture from earliest times. This book explores the natural and cultural history of owls.

(Paperback)

In this classic Reaktion title, now available in paperback, bestselling author and broadcaster Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of one of natures most popular creatures.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A natural history, this title is also an account of parrots in culture.

(Hardback)

A guide for bird enthusiasts and armchair naturalists covers all eighteen species of the world's penguins and includes discussions on penguin conservation, species profiles, facts, and tips on where to see penguins in the wild.

(Paperback)

Enables frog enthusiasts and researchers to confidently identify 242 Australian frog species.

(Paperback)

Pig is a richly illustrated and compelling look at the natural and cultural history of the pig, and the long, complicated relationship between humans and these highly intelligent, sociable animals.

(Hardback)

In this book, Laura Mason describes how pine trees have inspired artists, writers, film-makers and photographers throughout history, particularly in the East where they symbolize wisdom and longevity.

(Paperback)

A natural and cultural history of the majestic yet endangered polar bear.

(Hardback)

Discover some of the most extraordinary prehistoric creatures the world has ever seen.

(Hardback)

A guide to the world's primates covers nearly 300 species, from the feather-light and solitary pygmy mouse lemurs of Madagascar - among the smallest primates known to exist - to regal mountain gorillas of Africa. This book features 72 splendid color plates, facing-page descriptions of key features of each family, and 86 color distribution maps.

(Hardback)

"80 recipes for bones, chews, cookies, cakes, pupsicles & more" -- Cover.

(Paperback)

In this richly illustrated book Victoria Dickenson explores the natural and cultural history of the rabbit, a winsome long-eared animal that hops through children's stories, myths and legends, and back yards.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Predicting the weather yourself has never been easier. This practical book, packed with photographs and straightforward explanations, shows you how to read the sky, and by identifying different cloud types, their shape, colour and behaviour, accurately predict the weather in both the short and long term.

(Paperback)

Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world.

(Hardback)

A tribute to a magnificent species whose cycles of life are entwined with every aspect of nature -- freshwater, saltwater, and land -- and whose survival is inextricably tied to the survival of the planet.

(Hardback)

A beautifully illustrated, authoritative overview of humankinds fascination with the ringed planet Saturn.

(Hardback)

Scotlands plants define its landscape. Drawing together traditional knowledge from archives and oral histories with the work of some of the countrys finest botanical artists, this book is a magnificent celebration of the enormous wealth of Scottish plant lore.