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Extremadura is a remote region in south-western Spain, bordering Portugal and has great things in store for all sorts of travellers. The majority of Extremadura's valuable natural areas evolved through the interaction between the land and its inhabitants. This book introduces you to the natural splendours of this beautiful region.

Explains why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to planetary survival and offers suggestions for how to create a more time-literate society.

A painstaking facsimile reproducing all specimen pages from the original volumes of Romeyn Beck Hough's American Woods, an indispensable reference work of breathtaking beauty that has set the standard for the study of trees and wood. In this luxurious gold edition, each specimen is broken down in three cross-section cuts, revealing its unique...

The Complete Language of Flowers is an enchanting book penned by the talented S. Theresa Dietz. This captivating read, published in 2020 by Wellfleet Press, U.S., is a must-have for anyone intrigued by the symbolic meanings of flowers. The book delves into the ancient art of understanding and communicating through the language of flowers, a practice that dates back to the Victorian era. Each page is filled with beautiful illustrations and detailed descriptions, making it a perfect gift for gardeners, romantics, and lovers of literature. The Complete Language of Flowers is more than just a book; it's an exploration into a forgotten language, a journey that S. Theresa Dietz invites you to embark on. So why wait? Uncover the hidden messages of flowers with this mesmerizing book.

The dramatic untold story of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, based on original reporting and new archival research.

The Good Life meets My Family and Other Animals; A timeless, funny and heartwarming memoir of life on a Cornish farm.

Joel Sartore's quest to photograph all the animal species under human care celebrates its 15th year.

A roadmap for product design professionals and students to the eight `Big Ideas' in material innovation. With more than sixty case studies, Radical Matter showcases the designers and engineers who are disrupting and changing the ways products will be manufactured, distributed and consumed.

A practical, bipartisan call to action from the world's leading thinkers on the environment and sustainability with a foreword by Yale's dean of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Ingrid C. "Indy" Burke.

An essential guide to every aspect of mushrooms, including detailed information and many colour photographs.

The Wizard and the Prophet tackles the biggest question we humans are facing: can the earth sustain our growing population? Our very existence is reliant on finding an answer to this one big question.

In his almost 30-year tenure at the BBC Natural History Unit, Alastair Fothergill was responsible for the landmark series The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet, among a range of productions. Since 2006, he has also worked for Disney, directing six wildlife movies for its Disneynature label. In 2012, he set up Silverback Films with Keith Scholey. Silverback produced The Hunt series for the BBC and Our Planet for Netflix ¿ the first natural history Netflix Original Documentary Series. This book is Alastair¿s fifth. A fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and recipient of its gold medal, he also has honorary doctorates from the universities of Durham, Hull, York St John and Bristol. He lives in Bristol with his wife, two sons and two Jack Russells.Raised in East Africa, Keith Scholey studied zoology at the University of Bristol, gaining both a BSc and PhD. In 1982, he joined the BBC Natural History Unit as a researcher on the David Attenborough series The Living Planet. Later he became a producer and then series producer, running series including Prisoners of the Sun, Wildlife on One and the Wildlife Specials and creating and producing Big Cat Diary. In 1998, he became Head of the BBC Natural History Unit and subsequently Controller of BBC Specialist Factual Commissioning. Finally, he became the Controller of all BBC Factual Productions. In 2008, he left the BBC and is now is the joint director of Silverback Films. In this period, he has directed and produced three Disneynature feature films ¿ Bats, Bears and Dolphin Reef ¿ and has been responsible for the Discovery series North America and Deadly Islands and the Netflix Original Documentary Series Our Planet. He lives in Bristol.An author and journalist based in London, Fred Pearce is a former news editor of the UK-based New Scientist magazine, and he has been its environment consultant since 1992, reporting from 87 countries. He also writes for many other outlets including the Guardian. He won a lifetime achievement award for his journalism from the Association of British Science Writers in 2011 and was voted UK Environment Journalist of the Year in 2001. His books include Fallout, The New Wild, When the Rivers Run Dry, Earth: Then and Now and Confessions of an Eco Sinner, which have been translated into 24 languages. When the Rivers Run Dry was listed among the all-time ¿Top 50 Sustainability Books¿ by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He lives in London.

With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough and over 250 breathtaking images, including stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, Seven Worlds, One Planet is a stunning exploration of the planet, and the worlds within it, that we call home.

Five times our world has stood on the brink of Armageddon - it's been incinerated, frozen, drained, flooded and smothered by poison gas. We are very lucky to be alive...

A new, fully updated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking Life on Earth.

Flipping the script on climate change, Eisenstein makes a case for a wholesale reimagining of the framing, tactics, and goals we employ in our journey to heal from ecological destruction   With research and insight, Charles Eisenstein details how the quantification of the natural world leads to a lack of integration and our “fight” mentality. With an entire chapter unpacking the climate change denier’s point of view, he advocates for expanding our exclusive focus on carbon emissions to see the broader picture beyond our short-sighted and incomplete approach. The rivers, forests, and creatures of the natural and material world are sacred and valuable in their own right, not simply for carbon credits or preventing the extinction of one species versus another. After all, when you ask someone why they first became an environmentalist, they’re likely to point to the river they played in, the ocean they visited, the wild animals they observed, or the trees they climbed when they were a kid. This refocusing away from impending catastrophe and our inevitable doom cultivates meaningful emotional and psychological connections and provides real, actionable steps to caring for the earth. Freeing ourselves from a war mentality and seeing the bigger picture of how everything from prison reform to saving the whales can contribute to our planetary ecological health, we resist reflexive postures of solution and blame and reach toward the deep place where commitment lives.

This is a beautiful, full illustrated edition of `Walden', an American classic about seeking `the essential facts of life'.

Grønland byder på en dejlig frodig sommer, omend sæsonen er kort. Når sneen smelter langs kysterne, pibler lyng og bær og blomster frem, og især i sensommeren kan man plukke bær, svampe og planter til brug i hjemmet. En del af planterne har naturmedicinske egenskaber, og i denne bog er 25 nyttevirkende planter udvalgt og præsenteret i tekst og fotos. Mange af disse planter er også almindelige i andre lande.

Få omfattende viden om Frederikssund Kommunes natur, historie, kultur og samfundsforhold. I alt har 158 forskere og eksperter bidraget til denne rigt illustrerede bog med viden om det væsentligste fra Hammer Bakke til Slangerup og fra Kulhuse til Sønderby.Bliv klogere på Kongeegen i Nordskoven og de fire helleristningssten med håndtegn fra Venslev. Læs også om kong Erik Ejegod, Kyndbyværket og vikingespil på Kalvø og få historien om Kronprins Frederiks Bro, Selsø og Jægerspris Slot. Trap Danmark har det væsentligste med. Fra det mest almindelige til det mest specielle.Bogen er baseret på indholdet om Frederikssund Kommune i Trap Danmark 6. udgave, bind 27: Frederikssund, Hillerød, Allerød, Hørsholm, Rudersdal og er suppleret med et kort over kommunen i målforholdet 1:75.000 samt et forord af borgmester John Schmidt Andersen.Opdag Danmark – med Trap.

Following the incredible Botanicum, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw , decorate and design on every pull-out page.

This is the most comprehensive guide to foraging for wild mushrooms in the UK. It describes the best tasting fungi, where to find them and how to detect poisonous lookalikes.

The Girl of Ink & Stars is an enthralling novel penned by the acclaimed author, Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Published in 2016 by Chicken House Ltd, this book has captivated readers across the globe with its unique blend of adventure and mystery. The novel is a testament to Hargrave's prowess in storytelling, weaving a tale that is as enchanting as it is riveting. Set in a world of maps and myth, the story follows the journey of a brave girl who dares to tread where others don't. It's a captivating read that explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the power of stories. The Girl of Ink & Stars is a shining example of young adult fiction, a genre that Hargrave excels in. Published by Chicken House Ltd, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling literary adventure.