Nature Books
Explore the beauty of the natural world with our Nature collection at Thryft. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives about the environment, wildlife, and the mysteries of our planet. From renowned environmentalists to insightful nature writers, there's something for every keen nature enthusiast.
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Jason Pomeroy
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Oro
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POG Pod Off-Grid: Explorations of Zero-Carbon Waterborne Communities
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Despite the continued risk of widespread flooding through Climate Change, living, working and playing on water continues to be a necessity and a way of life for many. In the context of population increase, rapid urbanisation and technological advancement, can water provide a viable alternative to land urbanisation? Architects and urban planners have an opportunity to rethink the city of tomorrow and embrace an element that accounts for two-thirds of the Earth’s surface area. Prof. Jason Pomeroy has pushed the boundaries of sustainable design on land through his research into zero-carbon developments and the role of urban greenery in the sky through his pioneering studies into skycourts and skygardens. In this book he explores ideas behind self-sustaining communities on water that push towards zero-energy. Built case studies from around the World, works on the drawing board and a future vision explore how to address the sustainability challenges of tomorrow.
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Jeremy Wade
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Da
Capo
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River Monsters : True Stories of the Ones that Didn't Get Away
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Called “the greatest angling explorer of his generation” (Independent on Sunday), Jeremy Wade takes viewers where no wildlife program has gone before. Now Wade goes truly beneath the surface, disclosing full details of how he catches each species and recounting the off-camera highlights of his extraordinary life. From his arrest as a suspected spy in Southeast Asia to a plane crash in the rainforest, every page of the Wall Street Journal bestseller River Monsters is packed with adventure. From the heart of the Congo to the depths of the Amazon, Wade reels in fish of staggering proportions and terrifying demeanor for an unforgettable read.
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William Jon Watkins, Tom Brown Jr. |
Berkley
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The Tracker : The Story of Tom Brown, Jr. as Told to William Jon Watkins
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The Tracker is a captivating true story of survival that takes you on a journey through the wilderness with skilled outdoorsman Tom Brown Jr. It's a must-read for outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn the art of tracking and understand the ways of nature. The book covers his incredible apprenticeship in the wild, which teaches all that is hidden from modern humans, including tracking and survival skills. This book is highly recommended for people who are interested in exploring the natural world and learning from an expert in the field.
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Jim Cromarty
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Pacific Adventures
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Join the adventurers who shaped Pacific history.
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Yoshiko Yamamoto, Audrey Sutherland |
Patagonia
Paddling North
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Paddling North is a serene yet thrilling journey. It's perfect for those who appreciate solitude paired with the rawness of nature. By following the author's solo kayaking trip, you're bound to be inspired by the breathtaking landscapes and the intimate reflections, evoking a sense of adventure and personal wonder.
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Andrew Skurka
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National
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Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide : Guide Book
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Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka shares his hard-earned knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Described by National Geographic as “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet,” and named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and “Person of the Year” by Backpacker , Skurka recounts what he’s learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance adventures, most recently a 4,700-mile 6-month loop around Alaska and Canada’s Yukon.Whether you’re a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior or a seasoned long-distance trekker, you’ll love this guide. Learn exactly what you need to carry – both on your back and between your ears – for all seasons and circumstances through a show-and-tell of clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, and more, as well as through detailed articles on foot care, campsite selection and hiking efficiency. Skurka’s practical and priceless recommendations give you all the tools and techniques you’ll need to hit the trail.
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Chris McNab
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Silverdale
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The SAS Handbook of Living off the Land
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This book contains everything the survivor needs to know about thriving in nature, from making tools and finding water to eating plants and catching fish. With over 120 illustrations, it is packed with practical information and insightful tips such as how to make a fire without the use of matches and how to make traps and snares to capture food. Later chapters adapt these principles to a variety of terrain, including the desert, the Arctic, the jungle, and the sea. Because nature can be a dangerous place, the book also instructs the reader how to identify and avoid dangerous animals such as snakes and spiders, the art of extracting poison, and how to tell edible plants and fungi from poisonous ones.
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Jon Krakauer
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Anchor
Eiger Dreams : Ventures among Men and Mountains
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Eiger Dreams is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts and those who enjoy the thrill of risk-taking. Jon Krakauer's vivid storytelling and personal experiences make this book an engaging and inspiring read. The collection of essays includes tales of both triumph and tragedy, as well as insights into the motivations behind extreme sports and mountaineering. The book is perfect for anyone who wants to be transported to the world of daredevils, athletes, and misfits who push themselves to the limits of what is possible.
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Cathy Joseph
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Ava
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The AVA Guide To Outdoor Photography
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A little knowledge and some basic tools are all any aspiring photographer needs to explore the creative possibilities of the natural world. The adventure starts with this advice for choosing the right equipment--whether the photographer will be shooting conventional or digital--along with film, filters and lenses, tripods, and other accessories. Amateur shutterbugs will learn how to plan and execute a productive outdoor photo shoot, including special creative techniques for photographing wildlife, landscapes, portraits, and even underwater. Even the most complex technical subjects are made clear through hundreds of intriguing photographs and diagrams which highlight the text, accompanied by photographer's notes which explain both the techniques and creative direction behind each.
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Fiona MacDonald
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Miles
Kelly
100 Facts - Shipwrecks
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Originally published: United Kingdom: Miles Kelly, 2008.
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Samantha Barnes, Niki Catlow, Matthew Morgan |
Chronicle
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Children's Miscellany Too : More Useless Information That's Essential to Know
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Do you know......how to hypnotize a chicken?...why the sky is blue?...which animals are most commonly named "Jaws"?...how to make invisible ink?...where to find the town of Ding Dong?...how to turn your watch into a compass?...what you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman? Find out, in this essential collection of the smart, the silly, and the strange. You won't find such a collection of bizarre knowledge and fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to talk to foreign animals, what to do if zombies attack, when to eat jellyfish, what a cryptid is, or how to be a phrenologist, this book is for you.
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Bob Halstead
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New
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The Dive Sites of Papua, New Guinea
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If you love exploring marine life through diving, "The Dive Sites of Papua New Guinea" is a great resource for you. It covers everything you need to know to plan your trip, from the best dive sites and general diving conditions to accommodation and topside attractions. Reviewed as an excellent guide for divers, this book captures the essence of the beauty that Papua New Guinea has to offer underwater.
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Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild examines the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man who walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness and whose SOS note and emaciated corpse were found four months later.
In April 1992, Chris McCandless set off alone into the Alaskan wild. He had given his savings to charity, abandoned his car and his possessions, and burnt the money in his wallet, determined to live a life of independence. Just four months later, Chris was found dead. An SOS note was taped to his makeshift home, an abandoned bus.
In piecing together the final travels of this extraordinary young man's life, Jon Krakauer writes about the heart of the wilderness, its terribly beauty and its relentless harshness. Into the Wild is a modern classic of travel writing, and a riveting exploration of what drives some of us to risk more than we can afford to lose.
From the author of Under the Banner of Heaven and Into Thin Air. A film adaptation of Into the Wild was directed by Sean Penn and starred Emile Hirsch and Kristen Stewart.
'It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order.' - Entertainment Weekly
Author: Jon Krakauer
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication Date: 01 Jul 2011
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Heneage Mitchell
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Lonely
Planet
Diving & Snorkeling Philippines
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This guide is perfect for avid divers and snorkelers, as it provides detailed information on the best dive sites, white-sand beaches, shallow coral gardens and World War I wrecks. In addition, it offers insights into Philippine culture and history, making it a well-rounded resource for travelers looking to explore the country beyond its natural beauty.
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Frank Kingdon-Ward
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Orchid
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In Farthest Burma : The Record of an Arduous Journey of Exploration and Research Through the Unknown Frontier Territory of Burma and Tibet
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Records the 1914 expedition of Kingdon-Ward, the famed plant-collector and explorer, along the eastern branch of Burma's great Irrawaddy River. A classic travel and botany account, told in the author's inimitable style, with much vivid description of both the populace and flora of this still remote region.
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Robert Macfarlane
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Granta
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The Wild Places
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The Wild Places is both an intellectual and a physical journey, and Macfarlane travels in time as well as space. Guided by monks, questers, scientists, philosophers, poets and artists, both living and dead, he explores our changing ideas of the wild. From the cliffs of Cape Wrath, to the holloways of Dorset, the storm-beaches of Norfolk, the saltmarshes and estuaries of Essex, and the moors of Rannoch and the Pennines, his journeys become the conductors of people and cultures, past and present, who have had intense relationships with these places. Certain birds, animals, trees and objects snow-hares, falcons, beeches, crows, suns, white stones recur, and as it progresses this densely patterned book begins to bind tighter and tighter. At once a wonder voyage, an adventure story, an exercise in visionary cartography, and a work of natural history, it is written in a style and a form as unusual as the places with which it is concerned. It also tells the story of a friendship, and of a loss. It mixes history, memory and landscape in a strange and beautiful evocation of wildness and its vital importance.
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Jim Cromarty
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Great Barrier Reef Adventures
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Great Barrier Reef Adventures is the perfect book for nature lovers who want to experience the beauty of the world's largest coral reef system. Join Jim Cromarty on an adventure and discover the unique flora and fauna that call this incredible ecosystem home. The vivid descriptions and breathtaking photography found in this book will leave you in awe of God's work.
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Laurence Gonzales
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Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why
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If you're fascinated by what pushes humans beyond their limits, "Deep Survival" is an absolute page-turner for you. Gonzales doesn't just share survival stories; he dives into the why, merging anecdotal evidence with scientific insights that'll change how you perceive challenges and the human capacity to overcome them. It's thought-provoking material for anyone who loves dissecting the intricacies of the human mind in the face of adversity.
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Mike Hamill
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Mountaineers
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Climbing the Seven Summits : A Guide to Each Continent's Highest Peak
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Aconcagua. Denali. Elbrus. Everest. Kilimanjaro. Kosciuszko. Vinson. To a climber, these mountains are known as the “Seven Summits”* -- the highest peaks on each continent. And from Antarctica to Alaska, Nepal to Tanzania, each year thousands of climbers from all over the world attempt at least one of them, while a growing number have plans to climb each and every mountain.Drawing on years of experience, veteran Seven Summit mountain guide Mike Hamill describes overall considerations for expedition planning and high-altitude trips, gear recommendations, tips on international travel and logistics, and estimates of financial costs. In-depth descriptions of each of the Seven Summits includes a regional map, a map of the primary climbing route, a route overlay on a photo, and a sample climbing itinerary that covers peak-specific technical climbing tips and what to expect on summit day. Throughout Hamill’s descriptions, renowned alpinists offer their own advice: Eric Simonson on Everest, Vern Tejas on Denali, and Melissa Arno on a female’s perspective of expedition planning. Hamill also includes the “other” Seven Summit, the Carstensz Pyramid in New Guinea; climbing facts and figures for each peak; a history of the Seven Summits challenge; and a unique “compare and contrast” chart that reveals how the peaks stack up against each other.From the first steps of trip dreaming, to figuring out gear and plane tickets, to kicking those final, sublime steps up to the snowy top of Denali or Aconcagua -- this is the one-and-only authoritative book to guide readers to all of the world’s Seven Summits.*Within mountaineering circles there is debate over which peaks are considered the official Seven Summits. For the purposes of this guidebook, the Seven Summits are based on the continental model used in Western Europe, the United States, and Australia, also referred to as the 'Bass list.'
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BARRENECHE RAUL A
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Thames
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Tropical Modern
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Recommendation:
- If you are interested in contemporary architecture and love the use of local materials, this book is a treasure trove of inspiration.
- This book showcases how modern houses have evolved in tropical regions, featuring open floor plans, exterior courtyards, patios, and stucco with a local twist.
- It is a great read for architecture and design enthusiasts looking to explore the fusion of regional and international styles.
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JP
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Ebury
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Primitive Technology : A Survivalist's Guide to Building Tools, Shelters & More in the Wild
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"Primitive Technology: A Survivalist's Guide to Building Tools, Shelters & More in the Wild" is the perfect read for those who love outdoor activities and want to learn how to reconnect with nature. The author, John Plant, is known for his popular primitive technology YouTube channel and in this comprehensive book, he explains how to build useful objects from scratch, using natural resources and ancient methods rooted in fire, stone, earth, water, and plants. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in primitive crafts, survival skills, and the fundamental principles of human life on earth.
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Joanna Cole, Lívia Miklós, Bruce Degen |
Scholastic
the Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor
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"The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor" is a perfect read for children who have a fascination with the ocean and marine life. This book is not only entertaining but also educational, teaching children about coral reefs, hot water vents, and animal life in the ocean floor. The well-researched scientific information and colorful illustrations will keep young readers engaged and curious throughout the book, making it a valuable addition to any young reader's bookshelf.
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Clara Chow
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Hermit
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Caves
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Recommendation: This book is a captivating exploration of caves that transcends mere travelogue. Clara Chow delves into the enigmatic allure of caves, unraveling their mysteries and their irresistible call to adventurers and wanderers alike. Through her introspective musings, she paints a vivid picture of the hidden treasures and profound solitude found within these subterranean realms. For anyone yearning to understand the profound connection between nature and the human spirit, "Caves" is an illuminating read that will make you feel like you're on a personal voyage of discovery.
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Peter Matthiessen, Kenneth Garrett |
National
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End of the Earth
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"End of the Earth" could be a good read for nature lovers who are interested in exploring the world's most unforgiving and remote locations. It provides a unique and informative insight into the wildlife and history of the region, while also showcasing Matthiessen's excellent lyrical writing style. Readers will enjoy going on a journey with the author and the crew of Akademik, as they discover the incredible creatures and landscapes of these far-flung places.
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Barry Lopez
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Picador
Arctic Dreams : Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape
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This book would be great for people who enjoy nature and travel writing. Lopez masterfully intertwines the history, ecology, and human experience of the Arctic landscape. Reading this book is like embarking on a journey to a far-off land, every page as captivating as the last. Lopez's prose is both poetic and informative, making this book a true gem for anyone seeking to learn more about the Arctic and its inhabitants.
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Chris McNab
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Silverdale
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The SAS Handbook of Living off the Land
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This book is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and explorers who want to learn how to rely on nature to survive. It provides essential knowledge on finding and purifying water, sourcing food, and building shelters. The unique feature of this book is its practicality, with step-by-step instructions and real-life examples. Readers will find themselves well-equipped for any adventure or emergency situation.
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North East Writers Forum
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Katha
The Heart Of The Matter
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The Heart of the Matter offers a poignant exploration of the complex lives of individuals from the Northeast. The book is a collection of stories from various states in the region, highlighting the unique history, culture, and struggles that define the area. Readers who enjoy emotional and thought-provoking stories will appreciate this book.
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Alexander Frater
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Picador
Chasing The Monsoon : A Modern Pilgrimage Through India
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Chasing The Monsoon is a must-read for travel enthusiasts who enjoy exploring new cultures and regions. The book takes the reader on a journey through India in search of the monsoon, offering a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage and diverse landscape. Alexander Frater's vivid descriptions of the people and places he encounters, along with his personal anecdotes, make this a unique and engaging read. The book is also great for those interested in meteorology and weather patterns, as it provides in-depth knowledge of the monsoon.
Step Into the Wonders of Nature
Discover the enthralling narratives of the natural world with Thryft's Nature collection. Here, you can find works by celebrated authors and environmentalists who bring the splendour of the earth to life. Whether you're passionate about conservation or enchanted by wilderness tales, our selection offers a variety of perspectives and stories. Explore titles that challenge, inspire, and awaken your ecological curiosity.
Yes, many books in the Nature collection explore crucial environmental issues, offering insights into conservation, biodiversity, and climate change.
Absolutely! Some works bridge the gap between nature and philosophy by exploring deep ecological thoughts. Consider also visiting our Philosophy collection for more contemplative reads.
Yes, our Nature collection includes titles focused on wildlife conservation and the efforts needed to protect various species globally.
We frequently update our Nature collection with new arrivals, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest finds. You might also enjoy exploring our selection in Science for a deeper dive into related topics.