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Join renowned American Naturalist Winthrop Packard on an enchanting journey through the landscapes that inspired New Englands literary giants, including Whittier, Alcott, and Thoreau. In this captivating exploration, Packard vividly recounts the flora and fauna of iconic locations, from the serene shores of Walden Pond to the picturesque vistas of Vermont. Delve into the natural world that shaped these poets and authors, and experience the magic they found in nature. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Dive into the intriguing world of early 20th-century science with The Outline of Science by Thomson, who offers a captivating exploration of scientific thought as it was in 1922. With clear and engaging language aimed at a general audience, this book delves into topics ranging from the vastness of the Solar System to the intricate building blocks of matter, including protons and electrons. Thomson skillfully illustrates the evolution of life on Earth, showcasing the journey from simple organisms to the diverse array of species we see today. He also highlights the thin line between established ...

Brought to you by Penguin. The daring life story and astonishing adventures of Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown - Britain's greatest-ever pilot. Small in stature but immense in reputation and talent, there was more to Eric 'Winkle' Brown than met the eye. The pilot who set the standard for Britain's...

It’s “GOREgeous!” with Sigourney Beaver!Join star of The Boulet Brothers “DRAGULA” Sigourney Beaver, her favorite muffin Mick Douch, and their research imp Harley Go’Lightly as they explore the world of spellbinding curiousities, obscure oddities, terrifying cryptids, lost lore, and supernatural phenomenon.It’s creepy! It’s kooky! It’s “GOREgeous!” with Sigourney Beaver!

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Beavers, those icons of industriousness, have been gnawing down trees, building dams, shaping the land, and creating critical habitat in North America for at least a million years. Once one of the continent's most ubiquitous mammals, they ranged from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Rio Grande to the edge of the northern tundra. Wherever there was wood and water, there were beavers - 60 million (or more) - and wherever there were beavers, there were intricate natural communities that depended on their activities.

Quando è stata l’ultima volta che hai sentito la terra sotto i piedi? Scalzi, il podcast di Sebastian Beaver, è un viaggio tra natura, benessere e consapevolezza, partendo da un gesto dimenticato: camminare a piedi nudi. Ogni episodio è una tappa per riscoprire il nostro rapporto con la natura – quella che ci sostiene, ma che troppo spesso ignoriamo. Tra interviste, reportage e riflessioni, ogni episodio esplora il nostro rapporto con l’ambiente, la salute e i territori feriti. Un invito a rallentare, togliersi le scarpe e tornare a sentire. 🦶🌱 Scalzi – Il contatto che ci ...

An intimate and revelatory dive into the world of the beaver—the wonderfully weird rodent that has surprisingly shaped American history and may save its ecological future. From award-winning writer Leila Philip, Beaverland is a masterful work of narrative science writing, a book that...