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This book invites readers to enter a two-story virtual “gallery” where images of birds created by artists throughout human history are on display. These works represent a genre called science art—scientifically valid depictions of the natural world—and the authors reveal how such intertwining of art and science enriches our understanding of ea...

The two companion volumes of this extensive and detailed guide make a groundbreaking contribution to bird guide literature: they not only provide detailed accounts of every known bird species in the vast region from Ecuador to French Guiana but also, for the first time, illustrate virtually every plumage variation in full color. The illustrations include adult males and females where different as ...

Volume 2, designed for use in the field, contains complete range maps, Robin Restall’s immaculate and jewel-like paintings, and information about specific marks, habitat, and behavior to aid in identification.

This is the first complete guide to the dramatic environment, the wild inhabitants, and the human history of the Galápagos Islands, where Darwin found the inspiration for his theories of evolution. The book includes exceptionally vivid photographs along with an extensive gazetteer with details about the islands’ plants and animals and useful travel advice.

This intriguing book examines the often surprising ways that crows and ravens and humans interact. Featuring more than 100 striking illustrations, the book recounts lively stories about crows and ravens throughout history and around the world, and the authors challenge us to reconsider our thinking not only about these compelling birds but also about ourselves. 

This dazzling book presents the most complete and magnificently photographed natural history tour of China ever offered. China’s array of wildlife habitats is the most diverse in the world, and the volume presents up-to-date, fascinating commentary on the animals, plants, and landscapes of every region.

This book is a gorgeously illustrated exploration and celebration of the wildlife and wild places of the Caribbean. It spans all the principal islands and mainland areas bordering the Sea, introduces exotic creatures and flora in their habitats, and features a Gazetteer crammed with tips on the most exciting natural locations and the best times to visit them.

Encompassing a spectacular variety of environments—from boreal areas to subtropical islands, from dense woodlands to open seas—Japan is home to a rich array of bird species. This up-to-date and brilliantly photographed guide covers nearly 600 species of birds found in Japan and north-east Asia, including resident and migrant species as well as vagrants that are seen with some regularit...

The ill-fated dodo was extinct within 50 years of human settlement on the Mascarene Islands, and many other native species soon followed suit. This book uncovers the fascinating and disturbing ecological history of the islands for the first time and presents superb color paintings of extinct species by reconstructive artist Julian Hume.

This comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to all the extraordinary mammals of Madagascar—lemurs, tenrec, bats, civets, mongooses, and diverse others—includes many new species only recently identified. With vivid color photographs, line illustrations, and maps, the book is an essential volume for every ecotourist or scientist visiting the island.

In this exhilarating book, readers join a scientist-explorer on ten expeditions to remote tropical rainforests. Ornithologist Bruce Beehler describes the wonders of the rainforest, the surprises that awaited him there, and the wisdom of the native peoples. He concludes with important reflections on why healthy rainforests are so vital to the health of our planet and ...

In this appealing book a noted ecologist tells stories about birds and mammals to reveal important facts about the relations between environmental change and the extinctions or population explosions of various species. H. H. Shugart entertains, enlightens, and inspires us to learn to use ecological science to protect earth’s landscapes and creatures.

This gloriously illustrated book documents 56 varieties of flowers and herbs that were grown in early American gardens and provides the advice of a master gardener on how to plan and grow your own historically authentic garden today.

Naturalist William Burt has for thirty years roamed the marshes of North America to create this stunningly beautiful photographic portrait. Selecting ninety exquisite images, Burt shows us a place that few ever see--a mysterious world teeming with rare flora and elusive birds. His thoughtful reflections on the marshes he has visited complete this lovely volume.

A bold and original examination of the international Jewish trade in ostrich feathers, which flourished on three continents from the 1880s until the great "feather bust" of the First World War.

Steve Striffler’s vivid first-hand report on the process of bringing chicken to our dinner tables—from the farmer to the factory worker to the consumer—shows convincingly that our current system is unhealthy for all concerned. In this thoughtful book he proposes a practical new model of poultry production, one that will improve the lives of all concerned.

This book is the first English-language guide to Vietnam’s spectacular flora and fauna and to the diverse natural areas in which they live. Generously illustrated with maps, photographs, and original watercolor illustrations, this presentation provides a comprehensive tour of the country with detailed descriptions of key natural areas to visit.

Long before Darwin published his On the Origin of Species, scientific discoveries and developments threatened religious beliefs based on the literal truth of the Bible. This book looks at these conflicts through the writings of Enlightenment thinkers, casting interesting light on the history of ideas and on such contemporary controversies as creationism and in...

Drawn to the mysteries of life in the treetops of tropical rain forests, Meg Lowman has pursued a life of scientific exploration while bringing up two sons. This rollicking, inspiring book recounts the challenges and joys of her remarkable family as they travel the world, encounter anacondas and piranhas, snack on crickets, and learn much from one another.

For anyone who feels isolated in a career or stressed at work, take heart! Ellen Daniell here explains how a cooperative problem-solving group can empower and inspire. Recounting her own experiences during 25 years as a member of a group of now-successful professionals, Daniell demonstrates the power of not navigating a career path alone and offers advice on establishing a group of your own...

This engaging book examines the shared history of people and bears. Hopscotching through history, literature, and science, Bernd Brunner presents a delightfully illustrated compendium of information about different cultures’ attitudes toward bears, the central place of bears in our myths and dreams, how our images of bears do and do not mesh with reality, and m...

This anthology presents a selection of 50 stories, recollections, essays, and poems featured in the Yale Anglers’ Journal during its first remarkable decade. Accompanied by original artwork from James Prosek, these writings all celebrate fish and the experience of fishing, yet they could hardly be more diverse. Some evoke a nostalgic earlier time, others...

The author of Red Sky at Morning would be the first to agree that we are in deep environmental trouble, but he offers hope that there is still time to avert global catastrophe. Gus Speth explores a wide variety of promising and even radical ideas for transforming modern capitalism so as to protect and restore the natural world.

A completely updated edition of the classic guide to Web site design, this book focuses on fundamentals and addresses all aspects of design—from planning through production, assessment, and maintenance. New topics of special interest include Universal Usability, Information Architecture, and Search Engine Optimization.