The revised and expanded edition of the best and most complete field guide and reference book about the mushrooms of North America. Featuring over 700 black and white and 250 color photographs. ... Read more

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While this gorgeous coffee table book celebrating America's national parks might be labeled by some as a companion to Ken Burns's PBS series, there is little question that it stands alone among books on the subject. Duncan and Burns combine awe-inspiring photos with fascinating prose to document the... Read more

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Scientist Tim Flannery explains the science of climate change for not only lay people but also policy makers, who, he hopes, will act to alleviate the problem. Flannery looks at climate changes over the last century and projects what the next century will bring--unless things change, and he is conv... Read more

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"Reduce, reuse, recycle" goes the battle cry of the ecology movement; in other words, do more with less in order to be "eco-efficent." As William McDonough and Michael Braungart argue in this provocative, visionary book, this approach tends to perpetuate rather than challenge the... Read more

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At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt's harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth.The River of Doubt; it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through ... Read more

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Alphabetically arranged and heavily illustrated "Roses Love Garlic" lists hundreds of common and uncommon herbs and flowers. Each listing contains information on the plant's companion planting properties, pest problem solutions, medicinal uses, history, folklore, and more. Illustrations th... Read more

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702 all color photo identifications of more than 600 insects, spiders and their kin are covered with notes on 250 others. ... Read more

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The latest edition of the classic guide to mountaineering describes fundamental climbing skills; discusses rock, snow, and ice climbing techniques; recommends clothing and equipment; gives advice on safety and first aid; and includes a new section on waterfall ice and mixed climbing. ... Read more

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Colorful illustrations and useful tips help 8- to 12-year-olds find and identify 30 different kinds of frogs, toads, and turtles in this fun guide that's perfect for outdoor adventures. For each species, children learn what it looks like, what it eats and where to find it. Plus there are fascinating... Read more

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Seasoned garden writer Michael Pollan explores the histories of apples, tulips, potatoes, and marijuana, showing in the process how humanity and plants intersect and affect each other. ... Read more

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This book is the ultimate resource for birding expeditions and backyard observations. Sturdy, portable, and easy to use, it remains the definitive guide and includes every known bird species on the continent. Revised forth edition has 250 updated range maps, new plumage and species classification in... Read more

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Van Jones argues that America can address two key issues--the environment and the economy--by bringing them together. By investing in green initiatives, says Johnson, business and government can create new jobs while reducing our dependence on outdated sources of energy. Jones offers specific progra... Read more

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Consumer advocate Sloan Barnett presents a convincing argument that the cleaners and other products in our homes are harmful to our health, and she presents alternatives that will do the job just as well, and sometimes more cheaply. Barnett is a member of the "small changes matter" school ... Read more

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Blending the steadfast observations of a scientist with the creativity of an artist and writer, a definitive field guide, featuring the renowned Peterson identification System, collects more than sixty years of observations, paintings, and writings in aBlending the steadfast observations of a scient... Read more

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762 full color identification photos show mushrooms as they appear in their natural habitat. 703 species are covered in detail with notes on hundreds of lookalikes. Includes common edible and poisonous species. ... Read more

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It turns out that a trip to the vegetable market is not only good for you--it's good for the rest of us, too. Champion chef Mark Bittman (HOW TO COOK EVERYTHING) examines the hidden ways that the food we eat impacts the economy and ecology of the planet. By examining the industrial ways foods are p... Read more

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A photographic odyssey into the heartwarming kinship between a baby hippopotamus--orphaned by the catastrophic, post-Christmas 2004 tsunami--and an ancient tortoise in Kenya is told by six-year-old Isabella Hatkoff with the help of her father. Owen the hippo (named after his savior) immediately latc... Read more

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Explains how to transform one's garden into a nourishing, organic environment with the use of compost customized to the special needs and soil of each garden, introducing the authors' Six-Way Compost Gardening System, which integrates compost directly into the garden to reduce weeding, digging, and ... Read more

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A comprehensive volume of more than one thousand animals introduces the entire animal kingdom, touring every corner of the planet and listing scientific and common names, conservation data, habitat, and much more. ... Read more

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