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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The End of Illness comes an ingenious guide to what our fellow animals can teach us about living longer, healthier, happier lives. Mother nature has a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. Pigeons and dolphins offer creative strategies for...

Jedna z nejdůležitějších knih, jaké kdy byly napsány o našem spojení se světem přírody. Kniha Gorily v mlze je strhující zprávou o třinácti letech Dian Fosseyové v odlehlém africkém deštném pralese a jejím mimořádném úsilí zajistit jeho budoucnost. Příběh lásky, aniž by byl milostným příběhem, příběh války, aniž by byl o násilí, příběh o snaze jedné ženy naplnit své sny a zároveň zajistit přežití horských goril v přirozeném prostředí Afriky. I když autorčina práce skončila tragicky její vraždou, kniha zůstává neocenitelným svědectvím jedné z nejdéle trvajících terénních studií primátů.

This book shows how animal habits can make your business profitable, even if you know nothing about business strategy. It was inspired by NAT GEO Wild TV, and it used animal habits and hunting tactics to explain and simplify business concepts, principles and strategies.

Xenophon's The Art of Horsemanship is a highly unusual text in the corpus of Classical Greek literature. It is a short survey on the various aspects of care for horses as seen by a highly experienced rider from the 5th century BCE. It is particularly notable because so many of its observations are relevant to the modern rider. Xenophon, friend of Socrates and professional soldier, is best known as the author Anabasis, the vivid account of a failed military expedition deep into Persia.

Conraad de Rosner is a pioneering game ranger, working with dogs to protect wildlife against poachers – both ‘bushmeat’ poachers, who use cruel snares to trap animals, and criminal syndicates killing for rhinoceros horn and capturing critically endangered pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world. Con’s life – constantly at risk from poachers, wildlife and even his own fellow rangers – has been saved on numerous occasions by his devoted canine companions.

Can corals build worlds? Do rattlesnakes enchant? What is a raccoon, and what might it know? Animals and the questions they raised thwarted human efforts to master nature during the so-called Enlightenment—a historical moment when rigid classification pervaded the study of natural history, people traded in people, and imperial avarice wrapped its tentacles around the globe. Whitney Barlow Robles makes animals the unruly protagonists of eighteenth-century science through journeys to four spaces and ecological zones: the ocean, the underground, the curiosity cabinet, and the field.

The essential guide to developing your natural ability to communicate with your pets and all animals. Every animal lover has the ability to become a confident Animal Communicator. With this practical guide from expert animal communicator Dr. Cara Gubbins, you will unlock your full potential for intuitive interspecies communication.

To catch a Florida Man, you have to become one, and that’s what Officer Jeff Babauta did. As his ponytailed, whiskey-soaked alter ego, he established Sunshine Alligator Farm. His goal? Infiltrate the shady world of illegal poachers in the Florida Everglades in order to protect the natural world. A head-spinning adventure soon unfolds.

In August 2017, 32-year-old Jeremy Evans endured multiple ferocious attacks by a protective female grizzly bear while hunting in the Alberta wilderness. Jeremy’s injuries were massive, his scalp and face destroyed, an eye and his jaw dangling down. The tendons on one leg had been fully severed during the mauling. His hands were damaged where he had physically fought the bear. It was more than a dozen kilometres to where he had parked his truck in darkness early that morning and absolutely no one was near.

Every Living Thing: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor brings back familiar friends (including old favorites such as Tricki Woo) and introduces new ones, including Herriot's children Rosie and Jimmy and the marvelously eccentric vet Calum Buchanan.

In Birding Under the Influence, Dorian Anderson, a neuroscience researcher on a pressure-filled life trajectory, walks away from the world of elite institutions, research labs, and academic publishing. In doing so, he falls in love and discovers he has freed himself to embrace his lifelong passion for birding.

On 31st October 1917, as the day's light faded, the Australian Light Horse charged against their enemy. Eight hundred men and horses galloped four miles across open country, towards the artillery, rifles and machine guns of the Turks occupying the seemingly unassailable town of Beersheba. What...

Ihre Fans wird es nicht überraschen: Die Katze zählt nicht nur zu den beliebtesten Haustieren– sie hat sich seit ihren Ursprüngen in Afrika auch zu einer der erfolgreichsten Spezies auf dem Planeten entwickelt. Jonathan B. Losos, vielfach ausgezeichneter Evolutionsbiologe und begeisterter Katzenbesitzer, erläutert unterhaltsam, was die Wissenschaft über Herkunft und Verhalten der Hauskatze weiß. Neben Genomforschung, GPS-Tracking und forensischer Archäologie stützt er sich dabei auch auf Beobachtungen aus dem eigenen Alltag.

James Herriot's timeless, heartwarming, and perceptive stories about animals and people have charmed millions of listeners around the world, and millions more have watched the popular PBS series All Creatures Great and Small, which is based on his four books. The Wonderful World of James Herriot excerpts the best of his stories to shape the larger tale of his life, his family, and his world, including a special introduction written by his two children, Rosie Page and Jim Wight.

The Wild Rose ends with the dramatic Barn Fire Incident in which the author and his steady new young Barb stallion, Punk, pull a flame stunned mare out of a burning barn, just seconds before the whole burning structure collapses, then together they both drive straight out of that book and into a new life in the next book. This third book in the trilogy brings the story far away from all those troubled times, ins and outs, and hardships and betrayals involved in the author’s effort to gather up those old style Indian Ponies of his youth.

Aquariums are more than just glass boxes filled with water and fish; they are windows into vibrant underwater worlds teeming with life, color, and beauty. Whether you're a curious beginner with a fascination for aquatic ecosystems or someone seeking a relaxing and rewarding hobby, this book is your gateway to the captivating universe of freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Throughout this guide, we'll provide you with practical advice, scientific knowledge, and real-life experiences to help you become a confident and skilled goldfish owner. Our aim is not just to teach you how to keep goldfish alive but to help you create an environment where your goldfish can thrive, grow, and live their best fishy lives. As you delve into the chapters that follow, remember that goldfish keeping is not just a hobby: it's a commitment to providing a loving and safe home for these incredible creatures.

In Paws and Whiskers, embark on an enchanting journey into the world of our furry companions, as we uncover a treasure trove of fascinating and little-known facts about cats and dogs. This delightful book offers listeners a captivating glimpse into the lives, behaviors, and unique characteristics of these beloved pets that have warmed their way into our hearts.

First published by Noble Press in 1992, then reprinted and revised by Lantern in 2005 and 2012, this 30th anniversary edition is revised, expanded, newly typeset, updated, and has a new foreword. It’s the story of Valerie, a 23-year-old police officer in Montgomery County, Maryland, whose world is turned upside down when she learns about the abuses of animals in laboratories.

For centuries, humans have been drawn to water, finding solace and fascination in its depths. Fishponds offer a unique opportunity to create a harmonious balance between nature and design, transforming an ordinary outdoor space into a vibrant aquatic paradise. Whether you're a seasoned aquarist or a beginner looking to embark on a new hobby, this book is your guide to the fascinating realm of fishpond ownership and the art of caring for fish.