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The Earth: natural history general
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Religion in Evolution
F. B. Jevons
Philosophy of religion; Religion & science; Tribal religions; Anthropology; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
First published in 1906, these four lectures were originally delivered in the Vacation Term for Biblical Study at Cambridge.... [more]
Joseph Conrad and the Ethics of Darwinism: The Challenges of Science
Allan Hunter
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 ; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Ethics & moral philosophy; History of science; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Allan Hunter explores a number of avenues of critical thinking about Joseph Conrad, showing him as an author deeply concerned... [more]
Better Birding: Tips, Tools, and Concepts for the Field
George L. Armistead, Brian L. Sullivan
Reference works; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Reveals the techniques expert birders use to identify a wide array of bird species in the field ... Featuring hundreds of... [more]
The Snowflake: Winter's Frozen Artistry
Kenneth Libbrecht, Rachel Wing
Mathematics & Sciences; Weather
Paperback
This new edition includes a decade's worth of highly-detailed photographs of snowflakes from northern Ontario, Vermont, Alaska,... [more]
The Worst of Times: How Life on Earth Survived Eighty Million Years of Extinctions...
Paul B. Wignall
Mathematics & Sciences; Endangered species & extinction of species; Pollution & threats to the environment; Natural disasters; Social impact of environmental issues; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Two hundred and sixty million years ago, life on Earth suffered wave after wave of cataclysmic extinctions, with the worst... [more]
Cave: Nature and Culture
Ralph Crane, Lisa Fletcher
Mathematics & Sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
This book is a highly illustrated history of caves, showing their role in human imagination, as well as being a unique feature... [more]
You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes
Chris Hadfield
Aerial photography; Mathematics & Sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
From the author of the international bestseller An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth - an unforgettable photographic portrait... [more]
Mountains: Environmental Issues, Global Perspectives
James Fargo Balliett
Management of land & natural resources; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Always awe-inspiring, mountainous areas contain hundreds of millions of years of history, stretching back to the earliest... [more]
Evolution
F. B. Jevons
Western philosophy, from c 1900 -; Ethics & moral philosophy; Philosophy of science; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
First published in 1900, this philosophical essay on Evolution questions how the acceptance of Evolution as scientific should... [more]
Religion in Evolution
F. B. Jevons
Philosophy of religion; Religion & science; Tribal religions; Anthropology; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
First published in 1906, these four lectures were originally delivered in the Vacation Term for Biblical Study at Cambridge.... [more]
Joseph Conrad and the Ethics of Darwinism: The Challenges of Science
Allan Hunter
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 ; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Ethics & moral philosophy; History of science; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Allan Hunter explores a number of avenues of critical thinking about Joseph Conrad, showing him as an author deeply concerned... [more]
A Volcanic Guide to Tongariro National Park: Volcanoes of the South Wind...
Karen Williams
Volcanology & seismology; The Earth: natural history general; Eco-tourist guides
Paperback
A field guide to the volcanoes, volcanic features and dramatic landscapes of Tongariro National Park. b> ew Zealand sits... [more]
Out of the Blue
Richard Woldendorp
Photographs: collections; The Earth: natural history general; Travel & holiday
Hardback
Australia is a country of diverse landscapes that seem endless. The flat plains of the outback give way to undulating mountain... [more]
The Firth of Forth: An Environmental History
T. C. Smout, Mairi Stewart
The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Illustrated with black-and-white and colour photographs, this is a capitivating exploration into the life of the Firth of... [more]
Among The Islands: Adventures in the Pacific
Tim Flannery
Mathematics & Sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Twenty-five years ago, a young curator of mammals from the Australian Museum in Sydney set out to research the fauna of the... [more]
Planet Earth: A Beginner's Guide
John Gribbin
Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Earth sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
In this lively expedition into the origins, evolution, and workings of our planet, John Gribbin does what he does best: gathers... [more]
Atlas of Oceans Australian Geographic: An Ecological Survey of This Fascinating...
John Farndon
Mathematics & Sciences; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
From the mysteries of darkly majestic kelp forests to the thermal vents cracked into the ocean floor that hold clues to the... [more]
Here On Earth: An Argument For Hope
Tim Flannery
Mathematics & Sciences; The environment; Sustainability; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
An extraordinary exploration of evolution and sustainability. Our success as a species has had disastrous effects on many... [more]
Mountains: Environmental Issues, Global Perspectives
James Fargo Balliett
Management of land & natural resources; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Always awe-inspiring, mountainous areas contain hundreds of millions of years of history, stretching back to the earliest... [more]
Volcanoes
Rosaly M. C. Lopes
The Earth: natural history general
Audio
As one of the most fascinating and volatile forces on earth, volcanoes have long been the subject of worship, fear, and study.... [more]
Here On Earth
Tim Flannery
Humanities; Evolution; Sustainability; The Earth: natural history general
CD-Audio
Tim Flannery's first major book since The Weather Makers charts the history of life on our planet. Here on Earth, which draws... [more]
Pinnacles
Kenneth McNamara
The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
On the coast north of Perth is one of the most unusual landscapes in all Australia - the Pinnacles Desert. Out of the bare,... [more]
The Hebrides: An Aerial View of a Cultural Landscape
Angus MacDonald, Patricia MacDonald
British & Irish history; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
The Hebrides of Scotland - around 500 diverse islands - form the north-western Atlantic fringe of Europe. This book surveys... [more]
Earth on Fire: How volcanoes shape our planet
Angelika Jung-Huttl
Mathematics & Sciences; Volcanology & seismology; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Spectacular images of the world's most beautiful and dramatic volcanic landscapes. [more]
The Cloud Collector's Handbook
Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Mathematics & Sciences; Weather
Hardback
From the author of the bestselling THE CLOUDSPOTTER'S GUIDE comes the essential aid for everyday cloudspotting [more]
