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Ages before the dawn of modern medicine, wild animals were harnessing the power of nature's pharmacy to heal themselves. Doctors by Nature reveals what researchers are now learning about the medical wonders of the animal world. In this visionary book, Jaap de Roode argues that we have underestimated the healing potential of nature for too long and shows how the study of self-medicating animals could impact the practice of human medicine.

“You'll root for these creatures and their survival. A marvelous narration.”—Booklist “Paleontologist Riley Black’s vivid writing and Wren Mack’s wonderstruck narration make these vignettes of prehistoric life on Earth fascinating listening.”—AudioFile Winner, A Friend of Darwin...

For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore!

From the colonial era through the mid-twentieth century, America's flocks played a key role in the nation's development. Furthermore, much consternation centered around the sheep the United States lacked, so that dependency on foreign wool became a full-blown crisis in wartime. But more than just providers of wool, sheep were valued for their meat, for their byproducts after slaughter, and even for their efficiency at lawn maintenance.

Brought to you by Penguin From the acclaimed author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia, comes a new journey, following four 19th century elephants marched from the East African coast towards Congo, to tell a heartbreaking story of folly and colonial greed. Featuring immersive field recordings...

Over the course of his career, Hal Borland wrote eight nature books and hundreds of "outdoor editorials" for the Sunday New York Times, extolling the virtues of the countryside. From his home on one hundred acres in rural Connecticut, Borland wrote of the natural wonders, both big and small, that surrounded him every day. Beyond Your Doorstep is his guide to venturing into the outdoors around your home, wherever it is, and discovering the countryside within reach.

Nature writer David Gessner chronicles the year-long odyssey of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of followers around the world. Though he'd spent his life in a cage, Flaco learned to survive in New York City by eating rats, squirrels, and birds. He was an immigrant coming from elsewhere to make it in the big city. Central Park, the island of green in an urban sea, was his new home territory.

'A must-read for anyone who loves dogs.' – Rory Cellan-Jones This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog. They are our companions, best friends, members of the family and for some the most important part of our lives. Our ability to make meaningful...

This classic edition of The Wind in the Willows brings the riverbank and endearing characters back to life in unparalleled quality. For more than a century, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows has captivated children with the adventures of Mole, Rat, toad, and Badger. The text featuring...

Brought to you by Penguin. Our estate was built on land claimed from fields – we were at the foot of those rolling Kilpatrick hills, but over the roof of the school you could see more green fields and woods. I felt grateful to be on the edge of all that countryside – there was a magnetic...

As a Pennsylvania Game Warden for more than three decades, Wasserman investigated thousands of game law violations and arrested many violent career poachers. But another big part of his job was in the public relations and education field where he penned a weekly newspaper column entitled It’s a Wild Life. Hence, the title of this audiobook, which contains twenty-six of his most notable stories selected from more than seven hundred published over a fifteen-year period.

La relation entre les humains et les chevaux est ancestrale. Mais ce n'est que très récemment qu'on a commencé à étudier leur comportement. Dotés de capacités cognitives surprenantes, les chevaux sont des animaux très sensibles et très expressifs. Dans cet ouvrage, Léa Lansade, chercheuse en éthologie, explique comment le cheval transmet ses émotions à travers ses expressions faciales, décrit la manière dont il perçoit son environnement et nous apprend à tester sa personnalité grâce à de nombreux exemples pratiques et concrets.

The last decade has seen an explosion of urban beekeeping in the US, Canada, and Europe, a well-intentioned response to perceived threats to the global honey bee population. Many thousands of people have taken up this seemingly environmentally friendly hobby, tending backyard and rooftop hives (or paying a company to do so) and encouraging honey bees to make honey and pollinate flowers. What could be wrong with that? Quite a lot, in fact. In The Honey Trap, scientist and author Dana Church demonstrates that despite reports to the contrary, honey bees are nowhere near extinction.

Unlock the fascinating world of beekeeping with this essential guide, perfect for those new to the craft. Learn the foundational skills to establish and maintain a thriving apiary while producing your own honey and supporting vital pollinator health. This book covers every stage of the beekeeping journey, from setting up hives to seasonal management. Start by understanding honeybee biology, hive dynamics, and the tools and techniques needed for successful beekeeping.

Human olfaction – the sense of smell – enables us to appreciate food and drink, it warns us of dangers and it makes our environments more enjoyable. However, olfaction is one of our least explored sensory systems. Until now. Smells and scents are the colour that enrich our experience of life...

You have heard of the St. Louis Cardinals, but is the Cardinal the state bird of Missouri? Do you want to know what bird seen by Lewis and Clark in Missouri is no longer living today? Of birds introduced to Missouri, do you want to know which ones have been harmful? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you. Fifty Things to Know About Birds in Missouri by Stephen L. Reinbold offers an approach to bird lore in the state of Missouri that most books on birds of the Show-Me-State overlook.

Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature’s most intelligent and complex animals. This new book brings us closer than ever to these elusive creatures. The companion to the highly anticipated National Geographic television special, this book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus—a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the most intelligent animals on the planet.

Dive into the fascinating world of nematology with Nematology for Beginners, a comprehensive yet accessible guide to understanding the diverse and impactful world of roundworms. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or curious learner, this book offers a clear and engaging introduction to the study of nematodes, blending scientific insights with practical knowledge.

Mr.Pokee: Eine Handvoll Sonnenschein - Wie ein Igel kleine Wunder schuf Dieses Buch erzählt die herzerwärmende Geschichte von Talitha und ihrem ...

Als die Autorin von ihrem Mann einen Gutschein für Anfängerstunden in der nahen Reitschule erhält, trifft sie dort auf das schwer traumatisierte Schulpferd Sanchez, dessen Schicksal sie nicht mehr loslässt. Gegen alle Vernunft kauft sie das Pferd und lernt, auf sein Wesen und seine Bedürfnisse einzugehen. Doch Sanchez leidet an einer heimtückischen Krankheit, die beide vor neue Herausforderungen stellt.