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Blending travelogue and philosophical reflection, Van Horn embarks on a quest for a new urban land ethic that reveals how urban animals can expand how we care for and understand place. A hiking trail through majestic mountains. A raw, unpeopled wilderness stretching as far as the eye can see. These are the settings we associate with our most famous books about nature. But Gavin Van Horn isn't most nature writers. He lives and works not in some perfectly remote cabin in the woods but in a city-a big city. And that city has offered him something even more valuable than solitude: a window onto the surprising attractiveness of cities to animals. What was once in his mind essentially a nature-free blank slate turns out to actually be a bustling place where millions of wild things roam. He came to realize that our own paths are crisscrossed by the tracks and flyways of endangered black-crowned night herons, Cooper's hawks, brown bats, coyotes, opossums, white-tailed deer, and many others who thread their lives ably through our own.             With The Way of Coyote, Gavin Van Horn reveals the stupendous diversity of species that can flourish in urban landscapes like Chicago. That isn't to say city living is without its challenges. Chicago has been altered dramatically over a relatively short timespan-its soils covered by concrete, its wetlands drained and refilled, its river diverted and made to flow in the opposite direction. The stories in The Way of Coyote occasionally lament lost abundance, but they also point toward incredible adaptability and resilience, such as that displayed by beavers plying the waters of human-constructed canals or peregrine falcons raising their young atop towering skyscrapers. Van Horn populates his stories with a remarkable range of urban wildlife and probes the philosophical and religious dimensions of what it means to coexist, drawing frequently from the wisdom of three unconventional guides-wildlife ecologist Aldo Leopold, Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu, and the North American trickster figure Coyote. Ultimately, Van Horn sees vast potential for a more vibrant collective of ecological citizens as we take our cues from landscapes past and present. Part urban nature travelogue, part philosophical reflection on the role wildlife can play in waking us to a shared sense of place and fate, The Way of Coyote is a deeply personal journey that questions how we might best reconcile our own needs with the needs of other creatures in our shared urban habitats.

Ever wondered what your cat might be thinking? Jamie Shelman is here to help you learn their lingo with over 100 classic cat thoughts explained. The perfect gift book for any human owned by a cat.

Learn specific details about additional members of the herd of wild Chincoteague Ponies on Assateague Island by collecting and trading this second set in the popular series of Chincoteague Pony trading cards. As with the previous set, each card shows both sides of the pony for identification purposes. Every pony has a name, a story, and a look of his or her own. Come to know Sonny''s Legacy, a chestnut pinto mare who was returned to the island by the Chincoteague Fire Company, which protects the island ponies, to live out her life in honor of fireman Sonny Haigh. Meet Little Dolphin, the stallion raffled off but donated back to the island. In all there are 70 ponies for you to meet. Absorb the personal information of each pony and when you visit the island, take along both sets of cards so you can identify the many ponies in person.

Cats, beloved for centuries, are celebrated in this colouring book for adults. Unwind with playful, lazy, or cuddly feline illustrations, bringing them to life with your favourite shades for hours of artistic fun.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment - their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behaviourDid you know that elephants give each other names, orangutans self-medicate, and rats giggle? Animal Behaviour is full of hundreds of stories that shed light on how animals navigate life in the wild.Packed with vivid wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. An initial overview of animal anatomy and physiology reveals the science and biomechanics that underpin animal behaviour, while later chapters thematically break down the intricacies of animal feeding, development, communication, intelligence, learning, and other behavioural characteristics. Learn about play through river otters, see socialization among parrots at the riverbank, and catch prey with a fishing spider. Feature panels throughout the book explore the biology behind these traits, introduce case studies from the field, and highlight critical conservation issues facing these animals.Animal Behaviour has been created in collaboration with internationally renowned zoologist and TV presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek and a team of wildlife experts to ensure up-to-date and accurate information.

Discover the pleasures of watching insects with this fun, informative, and marvelously illustrated how-to guideInsects are the most abundant wildlife on the planet-but also the least observed. This incisive field companion highlights the basic tools for watching insects with all of our senses, covers some best habitats and circumstances for seeing the most diversity, and shares tips for attracting desirable insects to your yard and garden. With wonderful illustrations by Samantha Gallagher, Bugwatching explains why this rewarding activity is for everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity, level of affluence, ability, or disability. When you become a bugwatcher, you join a community of supportive and energetic people. The potential for personal and scientific discovery is virtually limitless. Enables you to better appreciate and understand insects and improve your success rate in finding, watching, and identifying themIncludes a comprehensive treatment of insect behaviors that is invaluable for beginnersDiscusses social bugwatching and participation in community science projectsCovers advanced topics such as rearing insects and using keys to identify themExplains how watching insects can fill gaps in our knowledge about their economic impacts and the growing decline in insect diversity and abundancePromotes safety, accessibility, and inclusion as vital aspects of watching insectsAn essential guide for seasoned bugwatchers and newcomers to the community

A glorious piece of rich, romantic travel writing that takes the reader along old paths, into ancient villages, sharing rural homes and stables of farmers and shepherds in the Ligurian Alps, Pyrenees, Basque country and Galician coast, from a brilliant new talent

Take a walk on the wild side as you travel the world learning about the most awesome animals from jungle to frozen tundra without leaving your own sofa! Load up on over 700 facts!

Den oplagte guide til de som tager til antarktis og Falklandsøerne, for at studere dyrelivet. Læs om hvaler, pingviner, kjover samt mange andre spændende dyr, fjerdragter og indentifikation af disse.

Identify and discover the inner lives of birds with this easy to use full-color guidebook.Birds of Arizona and New Mexico is a comprehensive field guide to commonly found birds in the American Southwest. Authors Melissa Fratello and Steven Prager speak to a new generation of birders, offering a unique perspective and approach to birding that prioritizes accessibility and inclusion. They also cover the region’s unique issues, such as birding on tribal land, and birding along the Southern Border.  Birds of Arizona and New Mexico will delight both experienced and aspiring birders with:    ·Coverage of Arizona, New Mexico, and their border regions    ·Illustrated descriptions of nearly 400 bird species    ·800+ spectacular photographs of relevant plumages and birds in flight    ·Individual range maps showing seasonal and migratory patterns    ·And much more!

From an expert in homesteading, this accessible guide shows you how to nurture happy, healthy turkeys right in your own yard. Written by a backyard homesteader with a small flock of heritage turkeys, An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Turkeys focuses on eggs, meat, and personal enjoyment. Poultry expert Stacy Benjamin will show you how to: -Raise your own poults -Understand turkey behavior and breeding habits -Provide proper shelter and nutrition Includes full-color photographs.

Honoring Our Animals is your steadfast guide on the bereavement journey of losing a beloved companion, offering 365 days of consistent guidance and support.

For the passionate angler, Hooked profiles every fish not to be missed on your next fishing adventure—featuring beautiful illustrations, key insights into dozens of both saltwater and freshwater fish, and expert advice for fishing success.

This book showcases the beauty and variety of seashells, comparing them to art and architecture. Stunning photos celebrate nature's design.

This book examines the legal protection and management of inland waters in Europe, addressing threats such as climate change, pollution and overexploitation. It will be of interest to students and scholars of water law, water resource management, environmental policy and environmental conservation.

Encounter life on Earth millions of years ago with The Story of the Dinosaurs. Packed with bite-size facts it explains what the world looked like and how it changed, which incredible creatures, plants and animals lived there, who survived to live another day, and how scientists know all this. Each colourful double-page spread explores a different dinosaur subject, from a particular period of time or group of animals to dinosaur diets and the study of fossils. Meet the world's first known bird and the deadly animal that may have terrified the terrible T. rex and find out why all the dinosaurs disappeared and what survived after they were gone.