Originally published anonymously Nature was the first modern essay to recommend the appreciation of the outdoors as an all-encompassing positive force Emerson's writings were recognized as uniquely American in style & content & launched the idea of going for a walk as a new way of looking at the world Throughout history some books have changed the world They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other They have inspired debate dissent war & revolution They have enlightened outraged provoked & comforted They have enriched lives
- & destroyed them Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals & visionaries whose ideas shook civilization & helped make us who we are

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In the last year of the old millennium Richard Mabey Britain's foremost nature writer fell into a severe depression The natural world
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The perfect companion for children eager to understand the world outside Nature Explorers Box Set contains four fantastic first books on Birds Weather Woodland & Forest & the Seashore Explore the skies with Nature Explorers Birds & discover how a weather forecast is predicted with Nature Explorers Weather Nature Explorers Seashore means that you can explore the beach answering questions such as " What causes tides?" & Nature Explorers Woodland & Forest teaches you everything to know about trees from cold coniferous forest to dry deciduous woodland Each book contains exciting activities like cloud spotting bark rubbing & how to make a bird feeder as well as plenty of fun facts Nature Explorers Box Set is a must for children keen to explore & understand the world around them
Includes: the following titles Nature Explorers Seashore 9780241282533 Nature Explorers Weather 9780241282519 Nature Explorers Woodland & Forest 9780241282526 Nature Explorers Birds 9780241282502
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What&s in Eco Fluxx? Well it has a whole food chain of woodland creatures from leaves to bears It has frogs & snakes & trees & fish & spiders & rabbits & mice & mushrooms & worms It has air & water & dirt & it has the humans whose pollution can endanger such things It has all the standard new rules & actions that make it Fluxx plus a few new ones that go with the theme including the Composting rule (which lets you draw from the bottom of the discard pile) & new types of "eating" goals (which let you win the game if your Keeper says it eats one of the other Keepers in play) Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game At the start of the game each player holds three cards & on a turn a player draws one card then plays one card By playing cards you can put new rules into play that change numerous aspects of the game how many cards to draw or play how many cards you can hold in hand or keep on the table in front of you & (most importantly) how to win the game Nature Fluxx features the same cards & gameplay as Eco Fluxx but with updated card frame art & packaging ...

With a detailed introduction on identifying & classifying gems & 140 individual profiles with clear informative descriptions of each type of stone this title is a suitable identification guide It

Includes:: images that reveal the intricate details & characteristics of earth's treasured jewels & metals 224 pages DK

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In the midst of the current ecological crisis there is often lofty talk of the need for humanity to overcome its divisions & work together to tackle the big challenges of our time But as this new book by Razmig Keucheyan shows the real picture is very different Just take the case of the siting of toxic waste landfills in the United States if you want to know where waste is most likely to be dumped ask yourself where Blacks Hispanics Native Americans & other racial minorities live & where the poorest neighbourhoods are This kind of environmental racism is by no means restricted to the United States it is very much a global phenomenon Keucheyan show how the capitalist response to the crisis has been marked by a massive expansion in environmental finance From carbon markets to pollution permits climate derivatives & catastrophe bonds we are seeing a proliferation of nature-related financial products Instead of tackling the root of the problem the neoliberal strategy seeks to profit from environmental risks Moreover with the rise in natural disasters resource scarcity food crises the destabilization of the poles & oceans & the prospect of tens of millions of climate refugees Western powers are increasingly adopting a military response to ecological problems The Cold War is over welcome to the green wars From New Orleans to the Siachen glacier via the Arctic floes Keucheyan explores the landmark sites of this new climate geostrategy Through a sharp critique of the way capitalism responds to environmental disaster this innovative book provides a fresh perspective on some of the most critical issues confronting our societies today ...

Nature Tales is a charming collection of encounters with the natural world from historic greats to modern household names from Wildlife Trusts supporters to leading naturalists such as Roger Deakin Richard Mabey Simon Barnes Gilbert White John Clare Joseph Banks William Cobbett Simon King Nick Baker Including beautifully drawn illustrations & a foreword from Sir David Attenborough Nature Tales is a charming celebration of Britain's wildlife & countryside ...

Nature Watch is the ultimate guide to watching British wildlife from renowned naturalist & TV presenter Simon King More & more people are discovering the joys of being out & about in the British countryside Yet surprisingly few of us know where & what to look for when spotting wild animals in their natural habitats In Nature Watch Simon King teaches you how to use your eyes & ears to find & follow creatures how to identify tracks & signs that will lead you closer to them & how to move without disturbing animals Much more than just a nature handbook Simon offers insider knowledge to help you get closer to the wild Nature Watch also

Includes:: a chapter on the essential kit you will need to get started & offers photography tips along with Simon's amazing images to help you get the best possible view of the nation's favourite mammals birds mini-beasts amphibians & more

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Nature's Perch Awkwardly perched atop an ancient tree this luminous magenta dragon peers downwards Teetering on the tree top with its tail clamped around the tree's trunk for additional security Its wings raised for balance the dragon looks especially emboldened The dragon is highlighted with golden accents on its horns claws & wing-tips Cast in the finest resin before being expertly h&-painted this Dragon will be the perfect addition to any fantasy collection ...

Discover the world of natural wonder on your doorstep with this first book of nature! Beginning in spring this charming & informative book revisits nine different places including the farm the back garden & the woods during each of the four seasons through the year & explores the changing scenery & animal life found there Packed full of fascinating facts & information alongside gorgeous illustrations this is the perfect book to celebrate each season with ...