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Togetherness
Change the way you see the world - and our place in it'Absolutely enthralling' BILL BRYSON'Stunning' GUARDIAN'Beautifully written and meticulously researched . . . Vivid and powerful' RICHARD DAWKINS'The revelations in this book made me rethink the world' CHRIS PACKHAMFrom evolution to capitalism, ‘survival of the fittest’ has shaped our view of the world. But we got it wrong – and our mistake has brought us to the brink. For the history of life on Earth is much more than a story of competition. The natural world has been forged and sustained by small miracles of co-operation between animals and plants, insects and fungi, fish and bacteria – these partnerships are ubiquitous, lifelong and an essential guide for a better future. In Togetherness, Rowan Hooper reveals the intimate connectedness of nature through these remarkable stories of symbiosis. From the female wasp venturing deep inside a fig and the intricate relationship between corals and the algae that sustain them to the symbiotic gut microbes that influence our moods, he explores how co-operation is fundamental to life itself and to protecting our shared future. Togetherness will change the way you see the world, our place in it and our obligation to its hidden wonders.
Super Natural
A NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'Superb... A testament to just how beautiful and wonderful life on Earth is' Times Literary Supplement'Fascinating' Guardian'Brilliant' Daily MailFrom scorching deserts to frozen seabeds, from the highest peaks of the Himalaya to the hadal depths of the oceans, there are habitats on this Earth that appear inimical to life - yet in which it flourishes nevertheless. During the midday heat of the Sahara, silvery ants sprint from their nests to feed. In North American forests, wood frogs awaken each spring from solid blocks of ice. At the site of the Chernobyl disaster, fungi harness radiation to thrive. Transporting readers to far-flung environments we could never call home, Super Natural paints an awe-inspiring portrait of life's resilience and ingenuity under the harshest circumstances. We meet creatures exquisitely adapted to endure unimaginable deprivations: of water, oxygen, food, sunlight. Alex Riley shows how, at nature's extremes, the rules of life as we know them are rewritten - and how, here, we can find hope for the future of life on Earth, and beyond.
Why Do Birds Sing?
Throughout our history birdsong has influenced art, poetry and music. It can elevate our mood and bring our backyards to life. We often hear birds singing as we go about our lives, but have you ever wondered who they are singing to and what they are singing abou? he term 'bird brain' has led us to underestimate the brainpower it takes to hear a song, remember it and practise until it is reproduced correctly. In the same way human infants learn to talk, young birds learn their song by listening and remembering the sounds produced by their parents. Not only that, birds use different songs and calls, and different pitch, tone and volume, depending on who they're communicating with and what they want to say-much like the way we vary our speech. Why Do Birds Sing? provides an insight into the world of bird communication that will surprise and delight you. It's an absorbing and informative book filled with answers to many of the common and often uncommon questions we ask about birdsong. After reading this book you will never listen to a bird song in the same way!
The Hidden Seasons
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE IN THE TURNING OF THE YEARThe perfect gift for dad this Father's Day!'A brilliant guide to the signs and wonders of the natural world . . . the author's alertness and expertise are impressive, and he makes a beguiling and inspiring guide . . . wonderful.' - DAILY MAIL'Gooley preaches attention to patterns in nature like a sommelier describing wine.' - NEW YORK TIMES'Another triumph from our unsurpassed expert on how to read the signs of nature. Indeed, his best book yet, which is saying something!' - John Lewis-Stempel, author of MEADOWLAND'A book to savour month by month as the seasons turn. Loved it!' - Lara Maiklem, author of MUDLARKING 'The Sherlock Holmes of Nature' - BBC Radio------When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly. In The Hidden Seasons, Tristan Gooley shows us how to read the clues that the sun, moon, stars, plants, fungi, animals, water and weather give us - but that we continually miss, because we don't know how and where to look. Autumn is a time for reading leaves, deciphering scents and investigating fungi. Spring is the time of wildflower signs, unique cloud shapes and curious animal behaviour. Summer is a time of coastal clues, astronomical extremes and secret grass patterns. And in winter, we learn to read snow, deepen our star knowledge and use rare methods to find clues in overlooked places, including indoors. As with Tristan Gooley's bestsellers The Walker's Guide, How to Read Water and How to Read a Tree, The Hidden Seasons inspires us to explore these signs for ourselves, giving us many rich insights into our turning year. Soon we will be able to anticipate and celebrate daily changes that few notice, however surprising they may be. And the seasons will never look, sound or smell the same again.
Marine Crustaceans of Britain and Ireland
A beautifully illustrated photographic identification guide to the marine crustaceans of Britain and Ireland—essential for divers, snorkellers and beachcombersCrustaceans are a diverse group of animals found all around the coasts of Britain and Ireland, from beaches to deep offshore waters. This field guide offers a practical, easy-to-use approach for identifying the crustacean species commonly seen in the region. The book’s incisive text and informative diagrams highlight key identification features and are accompanied by numerous photos of each species in its natural environment wherever possible. It also clearly explains when species identification is not possible, indicating an appropriate taxonomic level in such cases. Published in association with the UK’s Marine Conservation Society, Marine Crustaceans of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable addition to the series of marine photographic titles of Seasearch, a long-standing species-recording project for volunteers. Features in-depth descriptions of each species with information on size, depth range, habitat and distribution in the Seasearch guide icon formatIllustrates each species in its natural environment to aid visual recognitionIncludes image galleries comparing colour variation where appropriateEmphasises key identification features and possible confusion speciesIncludes a ‘confidence guide’ distinguishing between easily recognisable species and those requiring closer examinationFeatures additional sections highlighting noteworthy species, behaviours and other topicsProvides information on protected and non-native species, taxonomy, commercial importance and pressures, shifting distributions and conservation status
Madarak nagykönyve
Több mint tízezer madárfaj él a Földön - ez a könyv közülük a legkülönlegesebbeket mutatja be. Kontinensről kontinensre repít, a latin-amerikai esőerdőktől az afrikai szavannákig, miközben lenyűgöző illusztrációkkal és izgalmas történetekkel tárja fel a madarak világát. Nem határozó, hanem személyes utazás, egy grafikus-alkotó szenvedélyes válogatása: tisztelgés a szárnyas lények szépsége, sokszínűsége és kulturális jelentősége előtt. Egy csodás könyv mindazoknak, akik képesek csendben figyelni. Bolygónk ökológiai egyensúlyának kulcsszereplői, a madarak jelen vannak a tundra jeges csendjében, az amazóniai esőerdők párás félhomályában, az afrikai szavannák végtelen horizontján - és jelen vannak a történeteinkben is. Ez a gazdagon illusztrált kötet különleges módon mutatja be őket: Latin-Amerika színpompás tukánjai és quetzaljai, a Galápagos-szigetek különös endemikus fajai, Afrika ikonikus nektármadarai és gyurgyalagjai, a Falkland-szigetek pingvinjei vagy az amazóniai tangarafélék mind saját történettel és vizuális karakterrel jelennek meg. Egyszerre szól a tapasztalt madarászhoz és ahhoz, aki először emeli fel a fejét, hogy meghallgasson egy madárdalt.
Wisdom of the Marsh
Wisdom of the Marsh takes an in-depth look at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex through the overlapping lens of environmental and social justice. Exploring the history of the land and its relationship with the people who inhabited it, writer Clare Howard and photographer David Zalaznik present a complete portrait of the marsh’s exploitation and restoration, providing a hopeful perspective through which to view our future. Through the ceaseless work of professionals and volunteers, the Montezuma wetlands are slowly healing. Bird species are returning to the area, plant life is beginning to thrive once more, and educational programs continue the work and care that had formed the heart of Indigenous communities’ stewardship of this land. By providing a new understanding of wetlands and promoting renewed ways to interact with them, Wisdom of the Marsh offers an optimistic vision of how we can continue to rehabilitate our environment.
Zoo Quest to Guyana
Zoo Quest to Guyana tells the story of the ground-breaking BBC-London Zoo expedition to then-British Guiana. David Attenborough describes the a country of broad, flat savannahs, swift creeks, marshy coastal districts as well as the swamps remote indigenous forest reserve of the Rupununi. During his visit Attenborough encounters sloths, manatees, macaws, hummingbirds, reptiles such as snakes and spiders, as well as capybara and caiman. tells the story of the ground-breaking BBC-London Zoo expedition to then-British Guiana. David Attenborough describes the a country of broad, flat savannahs, swift creeks, marshy coastal districts as well as the swamps remote indigenous forest reserve of the Rupununi. During his visit Attenborough encounters sloths, manatees, macaws, hummingbirds, reptiles such as snakes and spiders, as well as capybara and caiman. "The Zoo Quest series details David Attenborough's early expeditions of, setting him on his path as the world's most widely viewed documentarian of natural history and a much-loved British national treasure. As part of the ground-breaking 1954 BBC television series developed in association with London Zoo, which would form the basis for the documentary work that would later propel him to global acclaim, the Zoo Quest books presents Attenborough's earliest accounts of expeditions to far-flung regions in Latin America, Asia, and Oceania. In this collection, you will read a young Attenborough as he traverses distant lands, meets local peoples, and of course as he comes into contact with all manner of wildlife. To read Zoo Quest is to catch a glimpse of how the world's foremost conservationist began his career. The books display his characteristic charm and concern for all things natural, offering the reader not only a greater appreciation for and understanding of Attenborough, but also of nature and the world.
Osprey
In Osprey, the latestbook in Little Toller’s acclaimed monograph series, the writer and naturalistJohn Lister-Kaye tells a story of practical conservation with a keen eye and apoet’s ear, with an important bird at its heart – the osprey. For thousands of years theosprey nested widely across Britain, returning each spring from West Africa tobreed. But in the nineteenth century they were driven to extinction by eggcollecting and the systematic persecution of birds of prey on shooting estates. But since the 1950s ospreys have slowly returned. In 2019 John Lister-Kaye anda team of young naturalist-rangers at the Aigas Field Centre west of Invernessset up a single old telegraph pole and wove a nest of sticks at its top, andwaited. In Osprey, ListerKaye records the nature around the loch as he waits for the ospreys in quietand always rapt anticipation, sometimes with frustration, but always with hope,as finally the birds come to nest. In his eightieth year Lister-Kaye brings alifetime of nature and stories to Osprey, a captivating, entertainingaccount of the slow healing of landscapes and a life lived in the hope that thewild will return.
Gombászok naplója - Egy napló a gombász jegyzetekhez
A gombászás Magyarországon régre nyúló hagyomány. Gazdag természeti értékeinknek és egyedülálló oktatási rendszerünknek köszönhetően ma is sokan gyűjtenek vadon termő, ehető gombákat.
A Gombászok naplója sorvezető a több mint 200 hazai ehető faj felfedezéséhez. Játékos elemeivel tapasztalataink és élményeink rögzítésére ösztönöz. Célja az, hogy végigkísérjen a szezonokon, rendszerezze a tudást és megőrizze a gyűjtések, főzések emlékét.
Ez a napló az Ehető gombák Magyarországon című könyv kiegészítő kiadványaként azoknak a lelkes gombagyűjtőknek szól, akik minél több ehető fajt kóstolnának végig. Gombász tanfolyamok és terepnapok remek kísérője, amely végül élményeink, találataink jegyzeteivel válik teljessé.
Field Guide to the Butterflies of Wales
Wales has a diverse range of butterflies – from the familiar Peacock to the elusive Large Heath, from the blisteringly quick High Brown Fritillary to the dainty Wood White, from the shimmering Silver-studded Blue to the orange glow of the Brown Hairstreak. This identification guide covers the 44 species present in Wales, and includes explanations of their lifecycles, distribution maps highlighting where they are likely to be found and a section on rare migrants that have been encountered here and may occur again in the future. Butterflies are not just delicate insects flitting around our meadows, gardens and hedgerows; they are far more complicated than that. Their lifecycles are fascinating and in some cases it seems a wonder that they survive at all. Moreover, butterflies are key pollinators as well as excellent indicator species: when their numbers dwindle or they are absent, something is wrong – a cause for concern and should be investigated. This book is ideal for people living in Wales keen to identify their local butterfly species, and for visitors interested in watching these charming insects.
Forgotten Forests
Ancient trees, some over a thousand years old, are dotted around the British Isles, the last survivors of a lost world. Now, new scientific studies of these trees and of fossilised forests and of our oldest wooden artifacts can help us to understand the many woodlands that have disappeared from our landscapes. Locked in ice for more than twenty thousand years, the lands that now make up Britain and Ireland were some of the last settled by humans. The earliest people, Mesolithic hunter-gatherers like Cheddar Man, arrived around eleven thousand years ago to find dense forests. While they lived lightly, they did introduce fire, which they used to create clearings, and this was the beginning of the reshaping of Britain’s forests. When Neolithic farmers migrated to Britain from Europe some six thousand years ago, it meant a violent end to the hunter-gatherers’ way of life. It also indicated a dramatic change for the ecosystems. Forests were cleared for fields, trees and plants fed to livestock and predators hunted. A wild, forested world became one of agriculture and villages. As humans learned to work bronze, then iron, they also used wood in myriad ways, building homes, then cathedrals, hand tools then furniture and early machines, boats and eventually immense ships. The forests of Britain and Ireland fuelled the burgeoning human civilisation, from the Romans, Anglo Saxons, Vikings and Normans, to the British, Scottish, Welsh and Irish peoples through to the present day. In that time our woodlands have changed beyond recognition, but clues to their story remain. Biologist and Britain’s first senior officer for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Jonathan Mullard retraces the history of the forgotten forests of Britain and Ireland, piecing together historical records going as far back as the written word and archaeological evidence going back far further. The result is a wealth of arcane anecdotes and the latest scientific understanding of our natural history, as well as a fascinating journey through the forests, landscapes and human history of Britain.
The Creatures’ Guide to Caring
‘Reading this book is like sitting at a dinner table with your smartest, funniest friend. Elizabeth Preston’s writing shimmers with wit, charisma, and infectious delight, as she shows how the act of caretaking connects us to the rest of the animal kingdom.’ Ed YongWhat unites us with frogs ferrying tadpoles on their backs, beetles regurgitating food into the mouths of their larvae, or a shorebird luring a predator away from her nest by pretending her wing is broken? Creatures around the world have strategies to keep their offspring alive that are varied and surprising — and often familiar. In this compelling and entertaining study, science journalist Elizabeth Preston explores the biology, brain circuitry, and behaviours we share with species across the animal kingdom that care for young. In the field and in the lab, readers will also meet scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding these animals, often while juggling families of their own. Alongside animal parents that range from lonely octopuses to warfare-waging mongooses, we’ll encounter our own species in a new way. Elizabeth Preston argues that Homo sapiens’ history of caring for children cooperatively has left a legacy in all of us, parents and non-parents alike, and is the basis for our caring human society.
RHS Wildlife of a Garden
"One of the great heroines of wildlife gardening" Dave Goulson Foreword by Chris Packham First published in 2010 by the RHS, Jennifer Owen's book remains the most complete record of the creatures to be found in an ordinary garden. The groundbreaking research, in which Owen recorded every plant and animal in her suburban Leicester garden, will never be exceeded. This was no wildlife garden - the term barely existed when Owen started recording in 1972. Hers was a standard family garden in suburban Leicester. In this unique long-term study she recorded 2,673 species, from plants to insects, birds to mammals. She discusses diversity, abundance and annual fluctuations and relates these to weather, changes in surrounding land use and other ecological factors. Wildlife she monitored included butterflies, moths, beetles, hoverflies (Owen's specialist area), bees, wasps, ants, dragonflies, sawflies, bugs, spiders, lacewings, grasshoppers, molluscs and earthworms, as well as plants, mammals and birds. She also outlines the natural history of each group. Researchers in ecology, conservation, environmental sciences, environmental horticulture and entomology as well as professionals in urban planning will find this book invaluable. It is also a captivating read for amateur naturalists and anyone with an interest in garden wildlife. Dr Jennifer Owen (1936-2015) was an ecologist and zoologist. It was while working in Africa in the 1960s that she noticed her garden had more wildlife than the neighbouring rainforest, due to its mix of habitats. This prompted her, on return to the UK and a post at Leicester University in 1971, to begin the remarkable study that was to occupy her next 30 years.
The Shark Watcher's Manual
The ultimate illustrated handbook to seeing sharks in the wildAn ocean encounter with a shark is one of nature’s most awesome experiences. There is no better way to understand sharks than to get up close and personal with great whites, hammerheads, and tiger sharks. The Shark Watcher’s Manual provides a complete handbook for encountering and studying these magnificent creatures in the wild. It covers everything the shark enthusiast needs to know about diving, conservation, safety, and photography. Written by a world-renowned authority, this is the essential companion for newcomers to shark watching and seasoned divers, offering an authoritative, fact-filled guide to finding and identifying sharks of all kinds. Gives readers a foundation in the natural history of sharks while debunking common mythsShares invaluable tips from an experienced shark diver and photographerProvides an essential illustrated guide to identifying and encountering 24 of the most sought-after speciesFeatures a detailed directory of more than 170 of the world’s very best shark watching sites, with information on species hot spots, times to travel, and regional conservation effortsIncludes a wealth of photos, infographics, and mapsA must for divers, ecotourists, and armchair travelers
Dead Bees Still Sting
For readers of Raising Hare and How to Catch a Mole comes a poetic exploration of life at the precarious edge of nature and human settlement. “I loved every gorgeously-written and surprising page.”—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus“Come for the bees, stay for these beautifully written observations.”—Booklist, STARRED reviewOn a small acreage teeming with wild and domestic animals, buzzing with a half-million honeybees, and dotted with fruit trees—including one affectionately named Bill—lives beekeeper-poet Susan Cormier. Circling the farm, an aggressive tangle of forest and blackberry vines thrives, but beyond, the shadow of urban development creeps ever closer. Over five seasons Cormier takes readers through the rhythms of semi-agricultural life, reflecting on the dichotomy between beauty and grief, loss and renewal, and humor and the often heart-wrenching realities of animal existence in an agrarian landscape. Susan’s acreage is filled with an ever-changing cast of animals, from the hand-raised quail Birb, who likes to play peekaboo, to companionable cats and dogs, Frodo the rescued rabbit, deer, elusive mink, and owls. Dead Bees Still Sting also offers a rich education in beekeeping, guiding readers through the complexities of hive life, the art of capturing swarms, and the serious challenges facing bees today. Lyrical and poignant, Dead Bees Still Sting is a moving meditation on the cycles of nature, vulnerability, persistence, and survival. Above all, it is a celebration of what it means to belong to a place, to witness its changes, and to find beauty and meaning in the ongoing conversation between humans and nature.
Nature's Great Masterpiece
Although mammoths and straight-tusked elephants once roamed Britain before extinction, and there is reference to Roman war elephants being used in Britain, the first elephant explicitly recorded arrived in 1255 as a gift to King Henry III. The creature was kept in the Tower of London and was a source of wonder and entertainment: the role the elephant would play in Britain from that time on.In A History of Elephants in Britain, author Barclay Price takes the reader on a fascinating exploration of the animal’s associations with Britain through the ages. He charts mediaeval views of the first elephants seen, the early menageries and circuses and performing elephants to famous elephants such as Jumbo in Victorian London, elephants in popular culture and representations in public sculptures and paintings. Full with unusual tales and fascinating facts, this well-researched history will introduce readers to the fascinating history of elephants in Britain up to the twenty-first century.
Maldive Guida Dei Pesci
La Guida da campo ai pesci delle Maldive presenta le oltre 200 specie principali di squali, razze e pesci delle Maldive. Una guida complementare al libro Fishes of the Maldives, Indian Ocean. Include una sagoma di ogni pesce per una facile identificazione, dettagli che comprendono la profondita, le dimensioni, la distribuzione, lo stato nella Lista Rossa IUCN, il riferimento alla pagina del libro e una casella per registrare le specie avvistate. Una guida rapida all'identificazione dei pesci per subacquei e amanti dello snorkeling nelle Maldive e nella piu ampia regione dell'Oceano Indiano. Una guida perfetta per verificare quei pesci misteriosi visti durante le immersioni. I simboli evidenziano punti di interesse e differenze tra specie simili. La Guida da campo ai pesci delle Maldive e compatta, facile da usare e progettata per assistere il lavoro sul campo e le iniziative di conservazione.
Maldives Fish Field Guide "Top 200+"
The Maldives Fish Field Guide features theTop 200+ species of sharks, rays and fishes of the Maldives. A companion guideto the book Fishes ofthe Maldives, Indian Ocean (3rd Edn, 2026). Includes a silhouette of each fish for easyidentification, details including depth range, size, distribution, IUCN RedList status, page reference to the book and a checkbox for recording species. A quick fish identification guide for divers and snorkellersin the Maldives and wider Indian Ocean region. A perfect guide to check onthose mystery fishes seen during dives. Symbols highlight points of interestand differences between similar species. The Fish Field Guide Maldives iscompact, easy to use and is designed to assist in field work and conservationinitiatives.
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