CATALOGUES - History - Natural History

Antarctica - Land of Silence is an evocative portrayal of the continent's mountains, icescapes and wildlife. Images from the Southern Ocean, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Macquarie Island and New Zealand's sub-antarctic islands also feature in this beautifully illustrated book.   Antarctica - that great white heart of the Earth - is the ultimage wild place. Breathtakingly beautiful, and protected by the Antarctic Treaty and strict environmental protocol, Antarctica is renowned as a high, cold desert of i... read more

"In Brave Are My People Waters sets out to write a sequential book of biographies of Native Americans whose lives have enriched the history of America and ends by illuminating the outlines of a forgotten history.... Frank Waters's eloquent book is a much needed distillation of the dramatic essentials of Native American history... destined to become a classic". (Harvard Review) "Veteran author Waters (Book of the Hopi) selects twenty Indian leaders whose lives had a profound effect on settlers and their own people, from colonial tim... read more

This much-anticipated revised and expanded edition describes the Chatham Islands with emphasis on their geology, flora, fauna, habitats, and extinct and endangered species - on land, in freshwater and in the sea. It also provides an introduction to the human history of the islands, and is a guide to the many reserves and covenants that have been established to protect and conserve the islands' heritage.

Delving into a seemingly dry and barren ecosystem, this fun-filled activity book closely examines the desert landscape and shows how many exciting discoveries it holds. Exploring native plants and animals and depicting the extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and vast distances in detail, this lively reference describes lost civilisations as well as today's desert-dwelling cultures. 'Try This' science and history activities are also included - from creating mirages and fashioning an Anasazi clay bowl to growing salt crystals and ev... read more

First publishd in 2001 and now extensively revised, this book describes Great Barrier Island's history and natural features, including flora, fauna, habitats and endangered species, both terrestrial and marine. Profusely illustrated, it is an esential resource for all visitors to what Sir Peter Blake called 'probably my favourite island in the whole world'.

Addresses achievable solutions that have a real and meaningful impact on the future for our children. This title provides an easy-to-understand summary of the technologies and supports the various claims with scientifically-verified endnotes.

July 21, 2010: Sierra Magazine, The Green Life Blog

"Mapping Forestry" describes how GIS software supports the business of forestry in today's era of economic changes, increased global competition, and diminishing resources. In 20 scenarios from the United States, Germany, Brazil, Romania, Finland, and Cambodia, foresters share how they use GIS to manage commercial operations and sustainable stewardship. Forest managers tell how computer-generated maps and GIS analysis help them determine the best places to build roads, whether logging in a particular area is commercially feasible, ... read more

Sharks are the sea's most feared predators, and many people think of them as ferocious monsters - but they are also fascinating, graceful and powerful creatures that evolved long before dinosaurs. Their physiological, anatomical and behavioural adaptations enable them to capture, ingest and digest food as efficiently as possible. With this extraordinary constitution, a variety of animals have been discovered in the stomachs of sharks in various locations. The contents include swordfish, sharks, seals, whales, dolphins, marine turtl... read more