"Seguro que has experimentado el efecto tranquilizador de la naturaleza. Sin embargo, tal vez no sepas que un simple paseo por el bosque posee un inmenso poder sanador corroborado por la ciencia. Es lo que Clemens G. Arvay, biólogo y escritor, denomina "efecto Biofilia". Las plantas se comunican directamente con nuestro sistema inmunológico y nuestro cerebro inconsciente y, de ese modo, preservan nuestra salud. Es un hecho demostrado científicamente:...

Animal lovers are captivated by the unconditional love they receive from their animal companions, and give back in return. The marvelous love stories in this book provide insight into the intimacy and joy people and animals can share.This revealing account of extraordinary communication and partnership offers liberating perspectives and life-altering gifts. One gift this book confers is the enjoyment of animals, as well as life in general, on a deeply...

About the Book Growing Up Tapir follows a newborn tapir as he experiences the world and learns how to navigate it and all its wonders of new sights, sounds, smells, and creatures.

At thirty-two, Darla Hillard was working as a secretary, satisfying her love of the outdoors only during vacations. She had no scientific training or obvious qualifications to become a member of the Snow Leopard Project-except for her determination and faith in Rodney Jackson, the wildlife biologist with whom she fell in love. Darla helped Rodney prepare a proposal for the study. It won one of five Rolex Awards for Enterprise, providing the project...

Information about Golden Retrievers and how to look after them. This dog eBook is 23 pages long with important facts that you need to know, if you want to get a Golden Retriever as a family dog.The topics in this book include:. Grooming. Training tips. Traveling. Choosing the right puppy. Suitable retailers. Medical conditions

Excerpt: "The bees know this, and wherever you see the morning-glories you will see their little winged friends Very many flowers provide honey for the insects, and it is fortunate for us that they do; for if they did not, we should see no butterflies and have no honey, for butterflies and bees cannot live without the honey the flowers give them Flower honey has a special name; we often call it nectar, for a good reason which I mean to tell you another...

Here. And there. is a collection of poetry about the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, and the wonders to be found as we step together through life. The poet shares a simple yet fascinating world rich with stories that must be told, lessons that surprise, delight, and invite our attention. Each piece is sparked by curiosity about the rare and the mundane, and imbued with humor, compassion, and commitment to the wellbeing of our fellow travelers....

A TALE OF THIRTY THREE TREES If you go down to the woods today You're sure of a big surprise If you go down to the woods today You'd better go in disguise For every tree that ever you knew Will be gathered there for certain Because today's the day all these trees Will tell their tales so Sylvan Tales of good and bad times Prompted by sunny and shivery times Tales of flood and drought From which trees can hardly clear out Tales of viruses,...

John Muir: Nature Writings" is an immersive collection that transports readers into the heart of the wilderness through the eloquent prose of the legendary naturalist John Muir. This anthology includes Muir's seminal works, including "The Story of My Boyhood and Youth," a nostalgic exploration of his early life, and "My First Summer in the Sierra," a captivating account of his adventures amid the majestic peaks. In "The Mountains of California,"...

Nothing prepares you for a bear encounter better than learning from those who have experienced bears first-hand. Alaska Bear Tales is a collection of more than 200 real-life accounts filled with all the horror, courage, and even humor inherent when man meets bear. These bear tales are so intriguing-so unbelievable-that they often read like fiction.