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In Discovering the Okapi, Simon Pooley offers a fascinating portrait of the okapian elusive short-necked giraffid with zebra stripes, surviving in the rainforests of central Africa's Congo basin and unpacks the complicated layers of Western science and Indigenous knowledge that shaped the world's understanding of this unique creature.

You bought the radio. You charged the battery. You turned it on… and then the confusion started. This 4-in-1 field manual brings together beginner-friendly guidance on Baofeng radios, GMRS licensing, CHIRP programming, repeaters, privacy tones, family communication plans, and off-grid emergency comms. Instead of overwhelming you with theory, it walks you step by step through the exact skills you need to listen, program, troubleshoot, transmit legally, and build a reliable communication system for real life.

New York Times “The Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026” An astonishing true story—one of the most gripping maritime sagas of the nineteenth century—told by our era’s “expert literary steersman” (Washington Post). From the best-selling author of Black Flags, Blue...

Why are capybaras most commonly eaten during the Lenten season? Which country features the capybara on one of its coins? What goes on in a Japanese capybara cafe? Capybaras—gentle giants of the wetlands, a masterpiece of evolution, and a global cultural phenomenon. With a habitat spanning rivers, lush wetlands, and sprawling floodplains of South America, scientists and laymen alike have been intrigued by their unique behaviors and adaptations.

In 1936, ironically after one of the coldest winters on record, North America experienced a heat wave that remains unmatched today. Thanks to a combination of an unusually warm sea surface in the Atlantic and Pacific, stagnating low-pressure, drought and poor farming techniques, temperatures...

“An exemplary work of environmental journalism.” ?Kirkus, starred review A fresh and fascinating portrait of the eastern wilds, The Beasts of the East is a celebration of the extraordinary lost natural wonder of the eastern U.S.—an astonishingly abundant landscape that was once the center...

An instant classic of nature writing and breathtaking blueprint for a more expansive view of animalkind, inspired by the profound sense of awe that accompanies an expedition into unknown lands "Shatters the notion that humanity holds a monopoly on civilization.” —Joaquin Phoenix "This book...

This is Wasserman’s seventeenth book, and it may be his most compelling yet. Drawing on decades of experience as a state game warden, Wasserman delivers a collection of true stories that read with the tension of a thriller and the authenticity only firsthand knowledge can provide. From remote back roads and frozen ponds to quiet rural homes where something isn’t quite right, each chapter pulls the listener into moments where decisions are made quickly—and the consequences last forever. What sets this book apart is its balance. It’s not just about poachers and law enforcement—it’s about people.

Does the world of fly-fishing feel like a secret club you haven’t been invited to yet? You’ve stood by the river, holding a rod that feels awkward in your hand, watching someone else effortlessly pull a trout from the water while you struggle to untangle a knot for the third time. You want the peace, the connection with nature, and the thrill of the catch. It’s time to stop overcomplicating the simple art of fishing. Fly Fishing for the Rest of Us is a practical, stress-free guide designed for real people.

»Die Berge mögen das Ziel sein, aber die wahre Reise findet in uns selbst statt.« Lukas Wörle hat einen Traum: Einen Achttausender ohne künstlichen Sauerstoff und ohne die Unterstützung eines Höhenträgers zu bezwingen und dann vom Gipfel mit dem Gleitschirm ins Tal zu fliegen. Mehr...

We celebrate distinctive attributes of Creation – its orderly structure, measurable processes – using an elementary analysis of the precision of Earth's systems. Scriptural principle and scientific knowledge are compared at an uncomplicated level to guide the learner to greater knowledge of the Creator.

The Great Lakes fur trade spanned two centuries and thousands of miles, but the story of one particular family, the Cadottes, illuminates the history of trade and trapping while exploring under-researched stories of French-Ojibwe political, social, and economic relations. Multiple generations of Cadottes were involved in the trade, usually working as interpreters and peacemakers, as the region passed from French to British to American control.

नदी का बदलना संस्कृतियों को बदल देता है। विहंगम इसी बदलाव को समझने की एक छोटी-सी कोशिश है। गंगापथ पर फैली...

As we see the catastrophic effects of the Anthropocene proliferate, advanced technologies also grant us greater access to the furthest reaches of the world's oceans, facilitating the discovery of countless new species. Stacy Alaimo explores the influence this newfound intimacy with the deep sea...

Escapist fantasies usually involve the open road, but Bernd Heinrich's dream was to focus on the riches of one small place—a few green acres along Alder Brook just east of the Presidential Mountains. The year begins as he settles into a cabin with no running water and no electricity, built of...

During the late 1950s through the early 1970s, Helen Hoover's stories and essays of life in the wilderness on northern Minnesota's Gunflint Lake, published in popular magazines and several bestselling books, found millions of fans and earned her accolades. Hoover's own unlikely history of...

On January 25, 1982, during a four-day search for two missing ice climbers on New Hampshire's Mount Washington in extreme weather conditions, Albert Dow, a member of the all-volunteer Mountain Rescue Service, became the first-and so far the only- member of a backcountry search and rescue team to...

A timeless literary classic, Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson explores the spiritual power of the natural world and humanity’s connection to it through elegant, reflective prose...

A practical and hopeful guide for anyone who wants a route map to a fairer, greener future. Second edition with a new preface. We are living in a social, political, economic and environmental emergency. The status quo is profoundly unstable; change is inevitable. Now is the time to get together to build a far healthier and more balanced world.

Discover the towering cliffs, winding canyons, and unforgettable hikes of Zion National Park. This complete travel guide takes you beyond the basics, offering a clear and practical approach to exploring one of the most iconic landscapes in the United States. From the geology that shaped the canyon to the trails that define the experience, every chapter is designed to help you plan with confidence and explore with purpose.