Alfred Russel Wallace, Henry Walter Bates & Richard Spruce were English naturalists who went to Amazonia 150 years ago. This book is the first to combine all three young mens experiences of the Amazon, drawing heavily on their own letters & books. All three explored an unknown river & had many thrilling adventures: violent attacks of malaria, fearful rapids, murder attempts, encounters with newly contacted indigenous peoples, shipwrecks, & many other hardships. In addition to their huge contributions to knowledge of the Amazonian environment, each is particularly famous for one discovery. Wallace is acknowledged as a co-discoverer, along with Charles Darwin, of the theory of evolution. Bates discovered protective mimicry among insects, a phenomenon named after him. Spruce transported the quinine-bearing Cinchona tree, the most important medicinal plant of the nineteenth century, to India, where it saved countless lives from malaria. ...

The user-friendly introduction covers geography & climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists & the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of India encompassing, for each species, its common & scientific name as well as its vernacular name, its status in each state as well as its global IUCN status as at 2013. ...

Every year hundreds of thousands of travellers head for the Tropics to thrill to the raucous call of a howler monkey booming across the emerald cathedral of a rainforest, or to marvel at a brightly coloured clown fish gliding fearlessly among the stinging tentacles of a sea anemone on a coral reef. Ranging from South & Central America to Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania & the Caribbean, ”A Naturalist`s Guide to the Tropics” provides engaging overviews of the geology, climate, soils, plants, animals & major ecosystems of the Tropics. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with colour plates, photographs & drawings. Whether you`re a first-time visitor or a veteran of many trips, this convenient guidebook can help you plan your vacation & serve as a knowledgeable companion to answer the many questions that may arise during the course of your journey. Why are tropical birds & fishes so colourful? What is an atoll, & how do they form? Why are tropical soils red & sterile, while rainforests are lush & green? Why does Madagascar have lemurs but not monkeysspecial features of the book include chapters on the conservation status of the Tropics & how to prepare with ”caution without obsession” for tropical dangers such as infectious diseases & charging rhinoceroses. The first comprehensive introduction to the natural history of the Tropics worldwide, ”A Naturalist`s Guide to the Tropics” has been completely revised & updated by the author & the translator to reflect the most current information available. ...

In a fast-paced urban world of pressure, stress & anxiety, Naturally Mindful provides the opportunity to stop time, reflect & take a moment to live consciously. Aspire to a sense of calm awareness & learn how mindfulness can teach you to enjoy & respect the natural world. Small enough to carry around on walks, Naturally Mindful offers practical solutions by going back to basics; with reminders to value the world around us & to work harder to preserve a spiritually nurturing environment through patience, self-awareness & a relaxed conciousness. Re-discover the instrinsic value of nature & how it can inspire us to seek spiritual satisfaction, change the way we interact with our environment, develop a more sustainable world & create a better, more hopeful future. ...

Solfrini grew up eating fresh, local, seasonal foods, but when she moved to New York City to study design, she quickly felt the damaging effects that came with eating a new diet filled with processed foods, too much meat, & too few vegetables. Returning to Italy, she embraced the seasonal, vegetable-friendly foods &, after eliminating meat from her diet, felt better than ever. Naturally Vegetarian is a celebration of Italy`s colours, smells, & flavours & will show readers a new side to the traditional Italian kitchen. ...

A guide to child-led family activities centred on nature rambles in different habitats
- park, seaside, woodl&, moorl&, river
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Whether it`s wandering in woodlands or watching wildlife, being outdoors in nature is a favourite activity for children. Clare Beaton shares her passion for the world around us & suggests creative nature crafts for adults & children to enjoy together. This is the book that brings nature to your door! Inventive nature crafts perfect for school or at home. Fact pages to educate & inspire. Wholesome, healthy recipes for the whole family. Fresh-air activities to encourage well-being. ...

Discover all about the natural world with easy-to-do activities. Open your child's eyes to the natural world, with this fact-packed guide to favourite topics including; animals, plants, birds, the weather & more. From studying bird behaviour to growing their own crystals, children will discover all about natural subjects, following 50 step-by-step projects which can be done in the park, the garden or at home. Each activity is explained through easy-to-follow instructions & will teach your child how to create their experiments, observe & take notes
- just like an expert! This is the perfect way to help your child discover, observe & understand the natural world around them.
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Have the world in your hands with these compact, illustrated natural history guides. From the black swan to the ruby-throated hummingbird, leaf through Nature Guide Birds of the World, a beautiful guide profiling the world's most amazing bird species. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, Birds of the World is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details & unique characteristics of the species featured. Expertly written & including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips. With a detailed introduction all about bird classification, anatomy, migration, habitats & flight, Nature Guide Birds of the World is the ideal bird identification guide. ...

Have the world in your hands with these compact, illustrated natural history guides. From the mighty oak to the monkey puzzle, leaf through Nature Guide Trees, a beautiful guide profiling the world's tree species. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, Trees is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details & unique characteristics of the specimens featured. Expertly written & including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips. With a detailed introduction on the evolution of trees, tree classification & the types of forests & habitats that can be found across the world, Nature Guide Trees is the ideal tree identification guide. ...