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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING WINNER OF BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION, HATCHARDS AND BIOGRAPHERS' CLUB FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE HAY FESTIVAL...

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a poignant memoir about her spiritual epiphany and an appeal for why everyone can find a reason for hope. Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe preserve...

Growth has been both an unspoken and an explicit aim of our individual and collective striving. It governs the lives of microorganisms and galaxies; it shapes the capabilities of our extraordinarily large brains and the fortunes of our economies. Growth is manifested in annual increments of continental crust, a rising gross domestic product, a child's growth chart, the spread of cancerous cells. In this magisterial book, Vaclav Smil offers systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations.

Charting how this world came to be, Your Life is Manufactured reveals the seismic impact manufacturing has had on our lives and the natural world, exploring how it could offer us a path to a truly sustainable, more equitable future. In doing so, Minshall grants us the ability to make better choices for ourselves, our communities and the planet.

‘Very entertaining’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A thoroughly enjoyable book, brimming over with historical nuggets and contemplations about the future’ NEW YORK TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and...

There isn't much blossom about at this time of the year, but the ferns are flourishing everywhere, even on the trunks of the oaks and deodars. In the winter and early summer, one has to go down to streams or shady places to see the ferns. In August, they come to see us. Ruskin Bond is most at...

Bajo nuestros pies se está librando una de las batallas más importantes para el futuro de la humanidad Para fabricar vehículos eléctricos, paneles solares, teléfonos móviles y otros tantos dispositivos, necesitamos cantidades ingentes de litio, cobre y otras materias primas muy escasas y...

Survival-Buch: Wenn Sie in einer Notsituation einen klaren Kopf behalten und die richtigen Schritte in der richtigen Reihenfolge gehen wollen, dann lesen Sie weiter. In genau diesen Momenten entscheidet nicht „Outdoor-Romantik", sondern ein einfacher Fakt: Wer Prioritäten kennt und unter Druck sauber entscheidet, kommt sicher nach Hause. Dieses Survival-Buch ist anders: Es macht aus Chaos eine klare Reihenfolge – Schutz, Wasser, Orientierung – und gibt Ihnen mit dem S.A.F.E.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Drift off to sleep while journeying through the strangest, most astonishing corners of the natural world. From a single aspen grove in Utah made of 47,000 genetically identical trunks, to a honey fungus in Oregon quietly covering nine square kilometres...

Uncover the fierce environmental history and political battles behind the radical idea of preserving wild public lands. Perfect for an inspiring commute or a reflective road trip, this narrative reveals how society fought to share its most precious natural settings. From majestic wilderness to...

Unlock the hidden world of botany with this nature science guide that reveals how tiny seeds transform into lush forests. Whether you are enjoying a peaceful morning commute or taking a mindful walk through a local park, this immersive journey turns everyday surroundings into a vibrant...

Turn ocean anxiety into deep wonder with this calming marine biology guide exploring the magnificent drifting ecosystems. Perfect for a relaxing commute, this immersive audio journey replaces fear with profound respect for the animal kingdom's most translucent survivors. Float through sunlit...

Uncover the biological networks sustaining Earth in this calming science and nature guide for beginners. Whether you are seeking a grounding escape during your morning commute or enjoying a relaxing walk, this accessible journey transforms ordinary spaces—from city streets to quiet...

Bloomsbury presents Men with Birds on Their Heads by Jonny Fox, read by Justin Edwards Exactly my sort of thing - Alex Horne. I do hope Jonny's book finds its people (and their birds)! - Rob Macfarlane. It is a little known fact that most men, at some point in their lives, will have a bird on...

In a quiet forest in Sweden, a cluster of Amanita muscaria mushrooms, with their iconic red caps dotted with white spots, push through a bed of soft reindeer moss. These crimson fungi interact with all manner of species in the forest—including a squirrel, who takes a nibble and wanders away in an altered state. These enchanted mushrooms also form partnerships with the trees, trading nutrients under the soil.

Best-seller do New York Times, uma reportagem corajosa e desafiadora sobre os problemas que o século XXI enfrentará por conta do aquecimento global. É pior, muito pior do que você imagina. O ritmo lento atribuído à mudança climática é um mito; talvez tão pernicioso quanto aquele que...

Nesta abordagem original sobre a natureza da pesquisa, Stuart Firestein faz um elogio aos mistérios científicos e às incertezas que motivam os cientistas ao demonstrar que a ignorância é o verdadeiro combustível da busca por conhecimento. A ignorância ― e não o conhecimento ― é o...

Rescue of the Bounty is the harrowing story of the sinking and rescue of Bounty—the tall ship used in the classic 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty—which was caught in the path of Hurricane Sandy with sixteen aboard. On Thursday, October 25, 2012, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful...

In early May 2005, Captain Tom Tighe and first mate, Loch Reidy, of the sailboat Almeisan welcomed three new crew members, two men and a woman, for a five-day voyage from Connecticut to Bermuda. While Tighe and Reidy had made the journey countless times, the rest of the crew were...

Only a few years ago, Alex Honnold was little known beyond a small circle of hardcore climbers. Today, at the age of thirty, he is probably the most famous adventure athlete in the world. In that short time, he has proven his expertise in many styles of climbing and has shattered speed records...