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From the age of dinosaurs to the first human cities, a groundbreaking new history of the planet that tropical forests made. To many of us, tropical forests are the domain of movies and novels. These dense, primordial wildernesses are beautiful to picture, but irrelevant to our lives. Jungle...

Join Canadian zoologist Austin L. Rand as he takes a delightful detour from his scholarly pursuits in ornithology to present 60 captivating sketches that explore the enchanting world of birds. From whimsical tales of Birds Bathing to the intricate rituals of Courtship Feeding, Rands collection brings to life the beauty and wonder of avian behavior. In his own words, he reflects on the creative process Each evening, I gathered the remnants of my day’s work and wove them into designs for my own enjoyment and the delight of my family. This series promises to be both intriguing and entertaining,...

In this exhilarating look at cities, past and future, Ben Wilson proposes that, in our world of rising seas and threatening weather, the natural world may prove the city's savior. Since the beginning of civilization, humans have built cities to wall nature out, then glorified it in beloved but...