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An indispensable illustrated source of information for hundreds of species of North American trees

Explores the causes and implications of the Anthropocene, or Age of Humans, from multiple points of view including anthropological, scientific, social, artistic, and economic.Although we arrived only recently in Earth's timeline, humans are driving major changes to the planet's ecosystems. Even now, the basic requirements for human life--air, water, shelter, food, nature, and culture--are rapidly transforming the planet as billions of people c...

In the twentieth century, scientists in the relatively new field of biology played an important role in exposing the threats of environmental degradation, loss of species diversity, habitat fragmentation, scarce energy resources, and human population growth. In the essays found in A New Century of Biology, some of the world's most notable biologists consider how their discipline must evolve to address these problems in the twenty-first century...

Explores the causes and implications of the Anthropocene, or Age of Humans, from multiple points of view including anthropological, scientific, social, artistic, and economic.Although we arrived only recently in Earth's timeline, humans are driving major changes to the planet's ecosystems. Even now, the basic requirements for human life--air, water, shelter, food, nature, and culture--are rapidly transforming the planet as billions of people c...

An unabridged miniature edition of Botanica Magnifica, featuring two hundred and fifty stunning photographs of rare or exotic plants and flowers by the "Audubon of flowers, " Jonathan Singer.

Birds surround us with their vibrant colors and songs. Even the most abundant species reward observers with opportunities to watch seldom-seen behaviors. This book is dedicated to those interested in going beyond identification of birds. It introduces such topics as bird behavior, family life, flight, migration, populations, and conservation.

Relates how the author came to appreciate the people and culture of Myanmar through an understanding of their plants, natural habitats, and human-dominated environments. This book presents descriptions of the author's personal experiences and observations and includes notes on the history, culture, and modern society in Burma.

Featuring 250 photographs by Hasselblad Laureate-winner Jonathan Singer, this book is organized into 5 sections: Orchidaceae, Florilegium, Proteus, Zingiberaceae, and, Botanicus. Its each section is introduced by a gatefold page that displays one extraordinary plant at a luxurious size.

Botanica Magnifica features 250 stunning photographs of rare and exotic plants and flowers by Hasselblad Laureate Award winner Jonathan Singer.