The Complete Naturalist

Author : Nick Baker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472912084

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The Complete Naturalist by Nick Baker Pdf

Nick Baker's fascination with the natural world began at an early age, inspired by Gerald and Lee Durrell's classic book The Amateur Naturalist. His The Complete Naturalist is an up-to-date, practical introduction to observing, understanding and investigating the natural world around us. Whether you want to understand what makes an insect and insect, rear a family of frogs for your garden pond, or record bird songs and calls, Nick can give you all the advice and information you need. Fact-packed and brimming with practical tips, techniques and activities, The Complete Naturalist offers a rich source of new ideas for more experienced naturalists, as well as sparking the natural curiosity of a whole new generation. From communicating with wild animals to setting up an aquarium, this is the naturalist's guide no family bookshelf should be without. Nick is an experienced and well-travelled naturalist, and his book includes his international experiences.

Author : Wilfrid Blunt
Publisher : Avery Publishing Group
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015010393869

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The Compleat Naturalist by Wilfrid Blunt Pdf

Author : Wilfrid Blunt
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0691096368

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Linnaeus by Wilfrid Blunt Pdf

William Stearn's appendix on Linnean classification provides a concise survey of the basics necessary for understanding Linnaeus's work."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Edward O. Wilson
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1597260886

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Naturalist by Edward O. Wilson Pdf

Edward O. Wilson -- University Professor at Harvard, winner of two Pulitzer prizes, eloquent champion of biodiversity -- is arguably one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. His career represents both a blueprint and a challenge to those who seek to explore the frontiers of scientific understanding. Yet, until now, little has been told of his life and of the important events that have shaped his thought.In Naturalist, Wilson describes for the first time both his growth as a scientist and the evolution of the science he has helped define. He traces the trajectory of his life -- from a childhood spent exploring the Gulf Coast of Alabama and Florida to life as a tenured professor at Harvard -- detailing how his youthful fascination with nature blossomed into a lifelong calling. He recounts with drama and wit the adventures of his days as a student at the University of Alabama and his four decades at Harvard University, where he has achieved renown as both teacher and researcher.As the narrative of Wilson's life unfolds, the reader is treated to an inside look at the origin and development of ideas that guide today's biological research. Theories that are now widely accepted in the scientific world were once untested hypotheses emerging from one mans's broad-gauged studies. Throughout Naturalist, we see Wilson's mind and energies constantly striving to help establish many of the central principles of the field of evolutionary biology.The story of Wilson's life provides fascinating insights into the making of a scientist, and a valuable look at some of the most thought-provoking ideas of our time.

Author : Nick Baker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472922069

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The Complete Naturalist by Nick Baker Pdf

Nick Baker's fascination with the natural world began at an early age, inspired by Gerald and Lee Durrell's classic book The Amateur Naturalist. His The Complete Naturalist is an up-to-date, practical introduction to observing, understanding and investigating the natural world around us. Whether you want to understand what makes an insect and insect, rear a family of frogs for your garden pond, or record bird songs and calls, Nick can give you all the advice and information you need. Fact-packed and brimming with practical tips, techniques and activities, The Complete Naturalist offers a rich source of new ideas for more experienced naturalists, as well as sparking the natural curiosity of a whole new generation. From communicating with wild animals to setting up an aquarium, this is the naturalist's guide no family bookshelf should be without. Nick is an experienced and well-travelled naturalist, and his book includes his international experiences.

Author : Michael Chinery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 185471032X

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The Complete Amateur Naturalist by Michael Chinery Pdf

Author : Alissa York
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345815019

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The Naturalist by Alissa York Pdf

1867, Philadelphia. Amateur naturalist Walter Ash is on the brink of setting off to travel up his beloved Amazon when fate intervenes, obliging his only son to take his place. More at ease among his books than in the field, Paul Ash takes a reluctant leave of absence from Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology to accompany his grieving stepmother and her young companion to the fabled River Sea. Paul holds no memory of the place, though he was born there; he was still an infant when his father carried him out of the jungle and away from the mixed-blood family he might have known. As it transpires, however, neither the region nor its people have forgotten Paul. The Amazon lays claim to him in no uncertain terms, but it also works a peculiar magic on both his father's lovely widow and her friend--a quiet little Quaker named Rachel Weaver who proves strangely at home in the wild.

Author : Dara McAnulty
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781571317520

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Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty Pdf

A BuzzFeed "Best Book of June 2021" From sixteen-year-old Dara McAnulty, a globally renowned figure in the youth climate activist movement, comes a memoir about loving the natural world and fighting to save it. Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles the turning of a year in Dara’s Northern Ireland home patch. Beginning in spring?when “the sparrows dig the moss from the guttering and the air is as puffed out as the robin’s chest?these diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are vivid, evocative, and moving. As well as Dara’s intense connection to the natural world, Diary of a Young Naturalist captures his perspective as a teenager juggling exams, friendships, and a life of campaigning. We see his close-knit family, the disruptions of moving and changing schools, and the complexities of living with autism. “In writing this book,” writes Dara, “I have experienced challenges but also felt incredible joy, wonder, curiosity and excitement. In sharing this journey my hope is that people of all generations will not only understand autism a little more but also appreciate a child’s eye view on our delicate and changing biosphere.” Winner of the Wainwright Prize for UK nature writing and already sold into more than a dozen territories, Diary of a Young Naturalist is a triumphant debut from an important new voice.

Author : Archie Carr
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0300068549

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A Naturalist in Florida by Archie Carr Pdf

Archie Carr (1909-1987), the eminent naturalist, writer, and conservationist, was particularly entranced by the wildlife and ecosystems of Florida, where he lived for more than 50 years. This book - which includes some of his essays - is full of details and anecdotes about the flora, fauna, and humans that have inhabited Florida's colourful landscape.

Author : Ann Zwinger
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0816518815

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The Nearsighted Naturalist by Ann Zwinger Pdf

A collection of writings about nature follows the author's early life in Indiana, to her home in Colorado, and to her journeys west and overseas

Author : Kristin Johnson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781421406008

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Ordering Life by Kristin Johnson Pdf

This book details the career of German entomologist Karl Jordan, an innovator in the field of biological taxonomy. The internal battles and politics of the entomological science are studied, as well as the influence on Jordan's work of social and political upheavals, particularly World War I and World War II.

Author : George B. Schaller
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781578051700

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A Naturalist and Other Beasts by George B. Schaller Pdf

Since the 1950s, eminent field biologist George Schaller has roamed through many lands observing wild animals and conducting landmark long–term studies that have deepened our understanding of these creatures. He has reported and reflected on his work in classic, much–acclaimed books, including The Last Panda and National Book Award winner The Serengeti Lion, but much of his best writing has been ephemeral, published in magazines, only to drop out of sight. This collection features 19 short pieces brought together in book form to offer a unique overview of his life in the field. Chapters describe stalking tigers in India and jaguars in Brazil's Pantanal swamps, studying mountain gorillas in Central Africa and predator–prey relations in the Serengeti, tracking newfound species on the wild border of Vietnam and Laos, searching for snow leopards in the Hindu Kush, and Schaller's groundbreaking work with giant pandas in Sichuan. Later accounts broaden the focus from individual creatures to whole ecosystems. "The careless rapture of my early studies has been replaced more and more by efforts to protect animals and their habitats," he writes. New to this book are Schaller's introductions for each chapter, which add and update information, and an overall introduction that looks back on his remarkable career.

Author : Ceinwen Langley
Publisher : Feed The Writer Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780992474072

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The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist by Ceinwen Langley Pdf

Aspiring young naturalist Celeste Rossan is determined to live a life of adventure and scientific discovery. But when her father loses everything, Celeste’s hopes of ever leaving her home town are dashed… until she sees a narrow opportunity to escape to Paris and attend the 1867 Exposition Universelle. Celeste seizes her chance, but the elements overwhelm her before she can make it five miles. In desperation, she seeks refuge in an abandoned chateau only to find herself trapped inside the den of an unknown species: a predator with an intelligence that rivals any human. It’s the discovery of a lifetime. Or, it will be, if Celeste can earn the beast’s trust without losing her nerve – or her heart – to her in the process. The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist is a queer historical fantasy for adventurers of all ages.

Author : Gale Lawrence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PSU:000014091797

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The Beginning Naturalist by Gale Lawrence Pdf

Fifty-two essays record the author's observations of plants and animals encountered on walks in different seasons of the year.

Author : Tim Bernhard,Timothy Loe
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780007413461

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Collecting the New Naturalists (Collins New Naturalist Library) by Tim Bernhard,Timothy Loe Pdf

Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet. The Collins New Naturalist series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural history series in the world with over 120 volumes published in nearly 70 years.