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  • Acorns

    In a Nutshell

    de Charles Hood ...
    Series series Studies in Nature
    A clever reflection on the humble but mighty acornAcorns are the oak seeds whose abundance feeds bears, boars, birds, and beetles.Some acorns are the size of cupcakes while others help turn jays into the brainiacs of the animal kingdom. Lively and engaging, this book celebrates the acorn’s role in forest ecology and human history, sharing many fascinating storiesof adaptation, endurance, and epic ... Leer más

    $11.99 USD

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  • A Californian’s Guide to the Birds among Us

    de Charles Hood ...
    Series series Californian's Guide Series
    As its sister title, A Californian’s Guide to the Trees among Us, did for arboreal varieties, this new guidebook introduces casual birders to 120 of California’s most easily seen bird species—native and exotic alike—as found in a mix of urban, suburban, and traditionally natural habitats. Full-color images and clear, direct descriptions make identification easy, and author Charles Hood supplements ... Leer más

    $8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat

    The Joys of Ugly Nature

    de Charles Hood ...
    A quirky and reverent romp through nature with an irreverently funny guide."Among nature writers now working, Charles Hood may be my favorite. He never stops telling stories, and his perspective is fundamentally comic, even when he's recounting a tragedy." —Jonathan FranzenIn these wry and explosively funny essays, nature obsessive Charles Hood reveals his abiding affection for the overlooked and ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

  • Sea Turtles to Sidewinders

    A Guide to the Most Fascinating Reptiles and Amphibians of the West

    de Charles Hood, Erin Westeen, Jose Gabriel Martinez-Fonseca ...
    "For families wanting to explore their local wildlife as well as an engaging read for those with a general interest in the subject.” —BooklistThe American West is home to a wide array of reptiles and amphibians-from the rare and curious to those that can be found in parks and backyards. With this user-friendly guide in hand, discover the most likely-to-be-encountered lizards, snakes, turtles, and ... Leer más

    $11.99 USD

  • Double Hyenas and Lazarus Birds

    A Sideways Look at the Pacific Ocean and Everything in It

    de Charles Hood ...
    Lauded essayist takes to the high seas in hot pursuit of elusive birds, artistic ghosts, fathers and their memories, and above all, safe harbor."Among nature writers now working, Charles Hood is my favorite." —Jonathan FranzenCharles Hood is on a boat, wearing at least two life jackets as he scans the sky for seabirds and plumbs the depths of his—and our—relationship with the vast Pacific Ocean. ... Leer más

    $14.99 USD

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • Nature at Night

    Discover the Hidden World That Comes Alive after Dark

    de Charles Hood ...
    A new world awakens in the dark, filled with spectacular bioluminescence, moon-kissed flora, and diverse wildlife—all captured in this spectacular photography book.While old tales warn us that danger lies waiting in the dark, there is actually an abundance of thriving, colorful life. Solar winds brighten the sky with Northern and Southern Lights. In the desert, elegant datura blooms at night, ... Leer más

    $20.99 USD

  • Wild Sonoma

    Exploring Nature in Wine Country

    de Charles Hood ...
    An all-access guide to the abundant natural splendor of Sonoma County.Wild Sonoma celebrates the spectacular and resilient natural landscapes of Sonoma County, which along with its neighboring counties is one of the world’s premier winegrowing regions. Our exploration launches with an entertaining primer on ecology basics, including the impact of fire, before a fun fact–filled survey of sixty-two ... Leer más

    $20.99 USD

  • California's Best Nature Walks

    32 Easy Ways to Explore the Golden State's Ecology

    de Charles Hood ...
    Explore some of California’s most exquisite landscapes with this accessible hiking guidebook featuring descriptions of the flora, fauna, and ecology hikers will discover along the trail.See the oldest trees in the world—and the tallest. Meet earthquake-loving fish, lively island foxes, and endemic birds. Visit the saltwater homes to sea otters and a desert basin where the water is even saltier.In ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

  • Nocturnalia

    Nature in the Western Night

    de Charles Hood, José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca ...
    Don’t be afraid of the dark: grab a flashlight and rediscover your sense of adventure!Darkness is something humans strive to keep at bay, but under the glow of twilight a nocturnal universe stirs to life. Nightshade blossoms bloom, javelinas parade down city streets, fox eyes gleam under the cover of the forest, and tiny sparrows fly incredible distances, guided by the stars. Naturalist Charles ... Leer más

    $17.99 USD

  • A Californian's Guide to the Mammals Among Us

    de Charles Hood ...
    This new guidebook joins its sister titles A Californian's Guide to the Birds Among Us and A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us in introducing naturalists of all levels to over forty varieties of the Golden State's fascinating warm-blooded wildlife.At its current tally of 212 species, California's mammal list is the largest of all the United States'. Full-color images and evocative ... Leer más

    $17.99 USD

  • South × South

    Poems from Antarctica

    de Charles Hood ...
    A vivid and insightful look at the culture and terrain of Antarctica, as well as the people who choose to live and work there, South × South celebrates and explores life at the extreme edge of our planet. Blending travel narrative, historical research, and the surprises of magical realism, Hood presents life in Antarctica and the history of polar aviation as both a miracle of achievement yet also ... Leer más

    $17.09 USD

  • A Californian's Guide to the Birds Among Us

    de Charles Hood ...
    As its sister title, A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us, did for arboreal varieties, this new guidebook introduces casual birders to 120 of California's most easily seen bird species—native and exotic alike—as found in a mix of urban, suburban, and traditionally natural habitats.Full-color images and clear, direct descriptions make identification easy, and author Charles Hood supplements ... Leer más

    $15.99 USD