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‘A formidable, brave and important book’ Robert Macfarlane ‘Absolutely brilliant…You cannot read this book and defend the establishment’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is Politics Who owns England? Behind this simple question lies this country’s oldest and best-kept secret. This is the...

In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization and offers listeners a magisterial overview of humanity's energy eras.

El cambio climático es un problema real y podemos hacer algo para solucionarlo: cambiar lo que comemos a diario. La mayoría de los libros que abordan la crisis del medioambiente son densos, académicos y están repletos de estadísticas impersonales. Este no es uno más. Este audiolibro es...

Ante nosotros está surgiendo un planeta diferente. El clima cambia: los veranos son más largos y calurosos y se suceden con más frecuencia episodios extremos, tales como olas de calor o lluvias torrenciales. Catástrofes que antes ocurrían una vez cada varios siglos, ahora se repiten apenas...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the creators of the internationally bestselling, award-winning, multi-adapted phenomenon The Lost Words: a dazzling celebration of birdlife in Britain, re-imagining the classic field guide for a new generation of nature lovers A great thinning of the skies is...

Birds. Over 9,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightness, freedom and richness of plumage and song. David Attenborough has been watching and learning all his life. His classic book, now fully updated with the latest discoveries in ornithology, is a brilliant introduction to bird behaviours around the world: what they do and why they do it.

Brought to you by Penguin. The ultimate guide to boosting your mental and physical health by reconnecting with the way we, as humans, were supposed to live, eat, sleep, breathe and move. The bright lights, late nights and constant hustle of our modern world have detached us from the way we, as...

'teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights' OBSERVER ‘Plant lovers will find much of interest in Schlanger’s inspiring tale of where her curious mind has led her’ NATURE ‘Captivating’ THE GUARDIAN ‘It’s rare that you read a book that makes you want to grab people to tell...

Five decades ago, The Limits to Growth shocked the world by showing that population and industrial growth were pushing humanity toward a cliff. Today the world recognizes that we are now at the cliff edge: Earth has crossed multiple planetary boundaries while widespread inequality is causing deep instabilities in societies. There seems to be no way out. Earth for All is both an antidote to despair and a road map to a better future. 

Weaving together findings from a wide range of disciplines, Power traces how four key elements developed to give humans extraordinary power: Tool making ability, language, social complexity, and the ability to harness energy sources - most significantly, fossil fuels. It asks whether we have, at this point, overpowered natural and social systems, and if we have, what we can do about it. Has Homo sapiens - one species among millions - become powerful enough to threaten a mass extinction and disrupt the Earth's climate?

Este libro revela cómo el agua, el «milagro azul» de la naturaleza, es fundamental para nuestra salud y nos enseña cómo aprovecharla de manera consciente para mejorar nuestra calidad de vida. Mariano Bueno explora el papel esencial del agua en nuestra salud, entendiendo cómo cada gota...

Following five generations of female wolves—including the famous 06—this gripping family saga set in Yellowstone National Park reveals the pivotal role that female wolves play in pack life.

Fungipedia presents a delightful A-Z treasury of mushroom lore. With more than 180 entries - on topics as varied as Alice in Wonderland, chestnut blight, medicinal mushrooms, poisonings, Santa Claus, and waxy caps - this collection will transport both general listeners and specialists into the remarkable universe of fungi. Combining ecological, ethnographic, historical, and contemporary knowledge, author and mycologist Lawrence Millman discusses how mushrooms are much more closely related to humans than to plants, how they engage in sex, how insects farm them, and more.

Las valiosas reflexiones del político más querido del mundo y del más importante pensador contemporáneo, reunidos por primera vez en Uruguay para llamar a la acción.

In a riveting investigation of the science and ecology of wildfires, journalist M.R. O'Connor ventures into some of the oldest, most beautiful, and remote forests in North America to explore the powerful and ancient relationship between trees, fires, and humans. Along the way, she describes...

An unforgettable adventure of love, survival and the call of the wild. For more than fifty years, the enchanting tale of Joy Adamson and Elsa, the lioness, has mesmerized readers across the globe. Rescued as an orphaned cub and raised at Joy's home in Kenya, Elsa found a home and a mother in Joy...

Conecta con la naturaleza y domina la observación de aves descubriendo la magia de su vuelo estacionario. Ideal para desconectar durante un paseo tranquilo o relajarte en tu propio jardín, esta inmersión sonora transforma la simple curiosidad en un asombro profundo. Comprenderás rápidamente...

When the Guadalupe River rose in the dark hours of July 4, 2025, it swept away cabins, cars, and a sense of safety across Kerr County. In Deluge Before Dawn, Kerrville resident Thomas R. Fox reconstructs, through intimate interviews and firsthand reporting, the events of that fateful night, from the first rainfall through the overnight evacuation of Camp Mystic, the search that followed, the memorial services, and the long work of rebuilding.

The Wildlife Year will help you reconnect with nature and take a walk on the wild side, wherever you live. Nature is right on your doorstep. Whether you’re in the countryside, city or somewhere in between, there is wildlife everywhere if you know where to look. And while it’s trickier to find in some places than others, nature can thrive in the most surprising spaces. The Wildlife Year is a gentle introduction to the events that mark the natural cycle of the year.

Desvela el fascinante universo del micelio y comprende cómo la ecología fúngica sostiene secretamente nuestro planeta. Ya sea que disfrutes un tranquilo paseo por el bosque o alimentes tu curiosidad científica en tu trayecto diario, este inmersivo viaje transformará tu visión del mundo...