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A sweeping and revelatory new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists. ""THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY."" — Scientific American The dinosaurs. Sixty-six million years ago, the Earth’s most fearsome creatures vanished. Today they remain one of our planet’s...

In the span of five violent hours on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed major Gulf Coast cities and flattened 150 miles of coastline. Yet those wind-torn hours represented only the first stage of the relentless triple tragedy that Katrina brought to the entire Gulf Coast from Louisiana...

""A profound meditation on the human need for connection with nature, as one man seeks solace beneath the bows of an ancient oak tree.""—Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees ""James Canton knows so much, writes so well and understands so deeply about the true forest magic and...

The most accomplished mountain runner of all time contemplates his record-breaking climb of Mount Everest in this profound and free-flowing memoir—an intellectual and spiritual journey that moves from the earth’s highest peak to the soul’s deepest reaches. What drives a person to the edge...

In this audiobook, naturalist Priyanka Kumar describes her lyrical journey into the world of an endangered community of birds and the vanishing grasslands that sustain them An elegant shorebird with a rounded body and an improbably elongated bill, the long-billed curlew is a highly intelligent...

From the author of the beloved The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, an imaginative celebration of T. rex from hatching to adulthood “Paleontologist Riley Black’s vivid writing and Wren Mack’s wonderstruck narration make these vignettes of prehistoric life on Earth fascinating listening.”...

They came for an aoudad. Getting everyone off the mountain became the real hunt.Jared, Brad, and Brads seventeen-year-old son, Caden, head into the Big Bend country of Southwest Texas for a self-guided hunt. They know the terrain, they have done this before, and they believe they are ready. Then...

Bloomsbury presents What Do Animals Think and Feel? by Karsten Brensing, read by Kris Dyer. In What Do Animals Think and Feel?, the biologist Karsten Brensing has something astonishing to tell us about the animal kingdom: namely that animals, by any reasonable assessment, have developed the...

A forest almanac for our time, rooted in a full year observing a rural woodland and its birds. Tapper’s groundbreaking first book How to Love a Forest offered a pragmatic and hopeful vision for our relationship with forests and other ecosystems. His new book, The Forest Year, lives inside the...

YOUR INSTINCTS ARE TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING.That uneasy feeling in a parking lot.The person who keeps pushing past your boundaries.The date who wants to move too fast.The coworker whose behavior changes when no one else is watching.The message that creates urgency and demands an immediate...

In the spirit of An Immense World and Soul of an Octopus, an award-winning neuroscientist and veteran horse trainer illuminates the mysteries of equine cognition and behavior, told through the moving story of her own extraordinary bond with a horsenamed True North. The bond between horses and...

Synopsis: The Duck Dog Adventure is a heart-pounding story about teamwork and wildlife. A dedicated trainer, takes her talented Labrador Retriever, Orion, on his very first duck hunt. After months of training, the duo venture into the wild to put Orions instincts to the ultimate test. The day is...

The poems herein–drawn from a life of 100 years–are reflections on nature, travel, writing, ageing, philosophy, and yes, life. Some of these poems have appeared in the Meadowood Anthology, a periodical publication by and for residents of the Meadowood Retirement Community where he now lives.

Step into the fields, woods, and marshes of early twentieth-century New England with one of America's most graceful nature writers. In this collection of nine essays, Dallas Lore Sharp turns his naturalist's eye on the small, often-overlooked dramas of the countryside: a hawk's raid on a flock...

Master big cat science and explore the secret lives of apex predators on an awe-inspiring, immersive wildlife journey. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing evening escape, this audio experience transports you directly to the sun-drenched African savanna. Feel the ground tremble as you...

Master practical wilderness survival skills and turn trail anxiety into confident action during outdoor emergencies. Whether planning a weekend camping trip or hiking local trails, weather shifts and wrong turns happen. This reassuring guide equips ordinary explorers with the clear thinking...

Survive the brutal prehistoric ecosystems of deep time on a cinematic paleontology journey through evolutionary history. Transform your daily commute into a vivid exploration of shifting continents, deadly climates, and the spectacular resilience of early life. This immersive audio adventure...

Not quite land and not quite water, boglands have long been dismissed as wastelands. Come closer and a strange truth emerges: These wild, eerie landscapes stretch our minds, hold the history of humanity, and will shape the future of our planet. In Bogland, acclaimed ecologist Merritt R. Turetsky...

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GROW CALM. GROW CURIOUS. GROW JOY. Dig into 52 simple, seasonal projects to bring a little more green – and a healthy hit of dopamine (your ‘feel-good hormone’) – to everyday life. Whether you have a garden, balcony, or windowsill – reconnect with nature, and watch your happiness...