This book is devoted to the plants of Tian Shan and the ecological conditions in which they grow. It is aimed at amateur and professional botanists, rock gardeners, plant and mountain lovers, and those who admire photographs of wild beauty... Zobraziť viac
This is an inspiring tour of the world's oceans and 80 of its most notable inhabitants. Beautifully illustrated, the book includes fascinating stories of the fish, shellfish and other sea life that have somehow impacted human life... Zobraziť viac
Trees have played countless roles in human history - by turns hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics, science to crime... Zobraziť viac
The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century’s greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time... Zobraziť viac
This important reference documents the history of competitive horse-riding from 1912―when the sport first appeared at the modern Olympic Games in Stockholm―to the present. It brings together for equestrian enthusiasts a complete ... Zobraziť viac
The Hidden Histories of Flowers reveals the captivating world of flowers... Zobraziť viac
A leading scientist’s guide to the way our immune system protects us—but only most of the time... Zobraziť viac
A wondrous, exhilarating novel about nine strangers brought together by an unfolding natural catastrophe. An artist inherits a hundred years of photographic portraits, all of the same doomed American chestnut. A hard-partying undergraduate in... Zobraziť viac
Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn't exist – they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a... Zobraziť viac
Martin Stevens explores the extraordinary variety of senses in the animal kingdom, and discusses the cutting-edge science that is shedding light on these secret worlds... Zobraziť viac
A COMPLETE, UNCOMPLICATED GUIDE TO THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING ‘Most scientists know only their own field. Tim Coulson is at home with science as an integrated whole. A pleasure to read, and a lasting accomplishment’ Richard... Zobraziť viac
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2024‘An invigorating cross-pollination of memoir and natural history, both beautifully phrased and delicately structured—this book deserves your time and attention’ Cal Flyn, author of... Zobraziť viac
A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough’s bestselling classic. Zobraziť viac
‘Wonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Steady-headed and fun’ SUNDAY TIMES‘Read this book and, I promise, you’ll never listen to animals in the same way again’ JESSICA PIERCE, author of Who’s a Good Dog? Why ... Zobraziť viac
Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears... Zobraziť viac
The bestselling author of Crow Country and writer of The Guardian's Counrtry Diary tells the story of all life on Earth through a single day spent in the company of swifts... Zobraziť viac
Subtitled: "A Survey And A Celebration Of All The Creatures That Have Ever Lived". Zobraziť viac
There is a huge interest in Dawin and evolution, and the developments of his ideas are still controversial... Zobraziť viac
For the first time, the complete collection of the Collins Field Guides’ incredibly detailed, accurate and beautiful bird paintings has been brought together in one comprehensive volume.This all-encompassing new guide is an extraordinary addition... Zobraziť viac
A New York Times bestseller, Your Brain on Art is the life-altering journey through the science of neuroaesthetics, which offers proof for how our brains and bodies transform when we participate in the arts Zobraziť viac
