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Water Is Life: The True Story of Water and the Australian Invention Changing the Way the World Boils It
ISBN: 9781742235233 / Angielski / Twarda / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Several years before she died, Colleen McCullough wrote this unusual and stimulating work of nonfiction exploring a subject close to her heart the role of water in human history, and how best to harness its power to ensure Australia s future. McCullough offers timely reminders for Australia s business and political communities to focus attention on our water resources before it is too late. But this is only one of the compelling stories that Water is Life has to tell: the other is the biography of Michael Crouch, the visionary businessman who transformed the hot water systems of Zip...
Several years before she died, Colleen McCullough wrote this unusual and stimulating work of nonfiction exploring a subject close to her heart the rol...
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92,63 zł |
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John James Audubon: The Nature of the American Woodsman
ISBN: 9780812248944 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. John James Audubon's The Birds of America stands as an unparalleled achievement in American art, a huge book that puts nature dramatically on the page. With that work, Audubon became one of the most adulated artists of his time, and America's first celebrity scientist. In this fresh approach to Audubon's art and science, Gregory Nobles shows us that Audubon's greatest creation was himself. A self-made man incessantly striving to secure his place in American society, Audubon made himself into a skilled painter, a successful entrepreneur, and a prolific writer, whose words went... John James Audubon's The Birds of America stands as an unparalleled achievement in American art, a huge book that puts nature dramatically o... |
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153,53 zł |
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Tales of a Journeyman Naturalist
ISBN: 9781942956358 / Angielski / Miękka / 130 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this charming memoir Terry C. Maxwell shares his unusual adventures as naturalist, taking us from tropical jungles to the frozen tundra of Alaska, from such odd places as the Devil's Sinkhole in Texas to the exotic Galapagos Islands. What he does as a naturalist alone holds our attention, though it is how he performs his work that will have us retelling stories from this book long after we finish reading it. In this charming memoir Terry C. Maxwell shares his unusual adventures as naturalist, taking us from tropical jungles to the frozen tundra of Alask... |
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57,65 zł |
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Self-harm, secrets and lies
ISBN: 9781783822966 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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81,73 zł |
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A day in my head
ISBN: 9781783823161 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Description The day is May 16th. An ordinary day for many; for some, a day that would change the course of their lives irrevocably. A Day in My Head is a collection of authentic first-hand accounts of mental illness, ranging from obsessive compulsive disorder to depression, anxiety, panic disorder, physical abuse, schizophrenia, autism and many more. Both moving and funny, the diverse diary entries in this book offer insight and hope that we may someday transcend the stigma surrounding mental illness as we continue journeying propitiously to ever safer, more... Description The day is May 16th. An ordinary day for many; for some, a day that would change the course of their lives irre... |
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92,00 zł |
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Living Through The Haze 2nd edition
ISBN: 9781783823208 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Description Paul Isaacs has High Functioning Autism. In this book he talks about his life and the misunderstandings in his younger years by people around him such as neighbours, teachers and family members. The hardships of being in education while undiagnosed and the difficulties in the work place and being misdiagnosed by Mental Health Professionals. Despite all this he has come through these hard times with the help, love and support from his family and friends. Which he believes is the important backbones of where he is today. He also believes in Autistic... Description Paul Isaacs has High Functioning Autism. In this book he talks about his life and the misunderstandings in his ... |
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92,00 zł |
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Just Enough is Plenty: Thoreau's Alternative Economics
ISBN: 9780994160645 / Angielski / Miękka / 74 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In our age of overconsumption, Henry Thoreau's fiery criticisms of consumer culture and his poetic defence of simpler living have never been more relevant or necessary. But Thoreau is not an easy writer to read. His sentences are often very dense and his ideas are often challenging and provocatively expressed. For these reasons the casual reader can be easily put off. But his perspectives are too important to miss. This concise introduction provides a deep but accessible overview of Thoreau's philosophy of voluntary simplicity. 'Just Enough Is Plenty is a superb introduction to Thoreau's life...
In our age of overconsumption, Henry Thoreau's fiery criticisms of consumer culture and his poetic defence of simpler living have never been more rele...
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60,49 zł |
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Extreme Times: Diary of an Eco-Buddhist
ISBN: 9780998255507 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Extreme Times" chronicles day-by-day events over nearly nine months in the life of a climate news addict & longtime student of Tibetan Buddhism. With Whitmanesque "original energy," humor & insight, it illuminates interconnections between the Buddhist teaching that all is impermanent & the science of climate change. Readers looking through such a lens can see how intricately interwoven personal & collective outcomes really are. In offering this timely perspective, author Bird Thompson guides us toward realizing the value of compassion for all beings.
"Extreme Times" chronicles day-by-day events over nearly nine months in the life of a climate news addict & longtime student of Tibetan Buddhism. With...
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60,32 zł |
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Living Through The Haze 2nd edition
ISBN: 9781783823130 / Angielski / Twarda / 114 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Description Paul Isaacs has High Functioning Autism. In this book he talks about his life and the misunderstandings in his younger years by people around him such as neighbours, teachers and family members. The hardships of being in education while undiagnosed and the difficulties in the work place and being misdiagnosed by Mental Health Professionals. Despite all this he has come through these hard times with the help, love and support from his family and friends. Which he believes is the important backbones of where he is today. He also believes in Autistic... Description Paul Isaacs has High Functioning Autism. In this book he talks about his life and the misunderstandings in his ... |
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153,33 zł |
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Countryman: Tales from Field, Marsh and Woodland
ISBN: 9781861517623 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Jim Emerton is a lifelong lover of the wilderness and the creatures of the countryside. Though he is best known for his prowess as a breeder of racing pigeons, Jim is also a great enthusiast for wildlife and in his day was a keen wildfowler. In this book he recalls the joys of an innocent childhood in the Lincolnshire Wolds spent watching and sometimes hunting for the wild birds and animals that fascinated him and some of the great country characters he came to know. He also reflects on the new and more philosophical perspective on nature and the wild which the years have given him.
Jim Emerton is a lifelong lover of the wilderness and the creatures of the countryside. Though he is best known for his prowess as a breeder of racing...
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43,58 zł |
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On Strawberry Hill: The Transcendent Love of Gifford Pinchot and Laura Houghteling
ISBN: 9780817358945 / Angielski / Twarda / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. While not a biography of legendary American forester and conservationist Gifford Pinchot, On Strawberry Hill: The Transcendent Love of Gifford Pinchot and Laura Houghteling explores a vital and transformative facet of his personal life that, until now, has remained relatively unknown.? At its core, Paula Ivaska Robbins's On Strawberry Hill: The Transcendent Love of Gifford Pinchot and Laura Houghteling is a human interest story that cuts a neat slice across nineteenth-century America by bringing into juxtaposition a wide array of topics germane to the...
While not a biography of legendary American forester and conservationist Gifford Pinchot, On Strawberry Hill: The Transcendent Love of Gi...
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82,88 zł |
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Samuel Cook: Grandfather of green space
ISBN: 9781542552950 / Angielski / Miękka / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the story of Samuel Cook, who arrived in Sydney in 1854 and lived the rest of his life in the Inner West. He spent his entire working life with John Fairfax & Sons, including almost 20 years as General Manager. With his two wives, he raised nine children. As a member of the Congregational church he was an active philanthropist. However, his most significant achievement was the establishment of parks and gardens in and around Sydney. Samuel Cook was unusual for his time because he understood the importance of green space, especially in heavily populated parts of the city. He believed...
This is the story of Samuel Cook, who arrived in Sydney in 1854 and lived the rest of his life in the Inner West. He spent his entire working life wit...
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161,21 zł |
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The Insect Makers
ISBN: 9781783823253 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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102,23 zł |
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J. Russell Smith: Geographer, Educator, and Conservationist
ISBN: 9780812274493 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. J. Russell Smith, Geographer, Educator, and Conservationist is an historical-geographical analysis of the development of human and economic geography in the United States. Its purpose is to evaluate the role of J. Russell Smith in the evolution of American geographic thought.
J. Russell Smith, Geographer, Educator, and Conservationist is an historical-geographical analysis of the development of human and economic geography ...
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385,34 zł |
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Against the Odds: A Path Forward for Rural America
ISBN: 9781544035307 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. When Bruce's school principal told his parents he was too smart to be a logger, everything changed. Set apart from a family heritage society had deemed not 'good enough' for a smart son, Bruce's childhood was tortured by the thought of leaving a life he loved. Dutifully, he moved away, went to college and got a job in a city. Until he and his wife, fed up with their ill-suited life, shucked all social expectations and moved their family back to Libby, Montana. Expecting to settle into a hard but rewarding life in logging, Bruce's family and community were rocked by a growing antagonism...
When Bruce's school principal told his parents he was too smart to be a logger, everything changed. Set apart from a family heritage society had deeme...
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48,43 zł |
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The Great Unconformity: Reflections on Hope in an Imperiled World
ISBN: 9781544145310 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Part adventure, part memoir, part policy - always exciting, The Great Unconformity, takes you on a fun, fast paced tour of environmental, political and spiritual issues surrounding sustainability and climate change. Kate Troll, sometimes called "the Naomi Klein of Alaska," fills her colorful stories with humor, wisdom and hope for a brighter future. With an eye toward the millennial generation, Troll wraps her stories with the wisdom of recognized global thinkers. From climbing Denali in Alaska to running the Grand Canyon in winter, Troll's stories take you on an intriguing journey of...
Part adventure, part memoir, part policy - always exciting, The Great Unconformity, takes you on a fun, fast paced tour of environmental, political an...
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60,49 zł |
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51 Shades of Poetry
ISBN: 9781783823406 / Angielski / Miękka / 66 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Author Bio Alexandra Truta is born in 1990 and is a Romanian/Canadian graduate now living in London. She has worked as a fashion model, NLP master practitioner and is a talented writer. I have loved playing around with words even before I learned how to write. Writing has always been a channel through which I could explore and express my deepest thoughts, first to myself, and now to my readers. Though I write fictionl, and magazine articles, poetry has always been my main need and passion, and I hope that my books convey that same sentiment to those who read... Author Bio Alexandra Truta is born in 1990 and is a Romanian/Canadian graduate now living in London. She has worked as a fashion model, N... |
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61,33 zł |
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Diamonds from the Rough
ISBN: 9781783823413 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Book description:Written over the span of two decades, Diamonds From The Rough is a collection of poetry written by Erica Loberg. Erica's poems explore sexual themes, empower women and include her experiences of her relationships with men. She writes with a cunning wit, directness and playfulness that shocks the reader.
Author Biography Erica Loberg was born in 1977 and raised in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor’s in English from Columbia University. Erica was diagnosed with chronic hypomania, Bipolar II, in 2005. Currently,... Book description:Written over the span of two decades, Diamonds From The Rough is a collection of poetry written by Erica Loberg. Erica... |
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46,00 zł |
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What Women Should Know about Men
ISBN: 9781783823420 / Angielski / Miękka / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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51,11 zł |
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Fannye Cook: Mississippi's Pioneering Conservationist
ISBN: 9781496814128 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Conservationist Fannye Cook (1889-1964) was the most widely known scientist in Mississippi and was nationally known as the go-to person for biological information or wildlife specimens from the state. This biography celebrates the environmentalist instrumental in the creation of the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
Conservationist Fannye Cook (1889-1964) was the most widely known scientist in Mississippi and was nationally known as the go-to person for biological...
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82,88 zł |
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