Natural History

Natural History
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 664
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0744055873

A monumental and beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history--its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms--this landmark of reference publishing has been extended and updated. In the 11 years since this book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, The Natural History Book now includes discoveries such as the olinguito (the "kitty bear" of the Andean cloud forest) and the painted mannakin of Peru. It takes advantage of the first living observations of the giant squid and the deep-sea anglerfish. And it has reorganized the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding. All this ensures that this, the only ebook to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, remains the benchmark of illustrated natural history references. Written by a worldwide team of natural history experts, The Natural History Book is the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for any nature lover. From granites to grapevines, from microbes to mammals, The Natural History Book is the ultimate celebration of the diversity of the natural world.

Pliny the Elder's Natural History

Pliny the Elder's Natural History
Author: Trevor Murphy
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2004-03-11
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0191532339

The most important surviving encyclopedia from the ancient world, Pliny the Elder's Natural History is unparalleled as a guide to the cultural meanings of everyday things in first-century Rome. As part of a new direction in classical scholarship, Trevor Murphy reads the work not just for the information it contains, but to understand how and why Pliny collects and presents information as he does. Concentrating on the geographic and ethnographic information in Pliny, Murphy demonstrates the work's political importance. The selection and arrangement of the encyclopedia's material show that it is more than an instrument of reference: it is a monument to the power of Roman imperial society.

Encyclopedia of Indian Natural History

Encyclopedia of Indian Natural History
Author: R. E. Hawkins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 706
Release: 1986
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

This Encyclopaedia Will Appeal To Anyone Curious About The Richness And Variety Of Life On The Sub-Continent And Will Create A Better Understanding Of Our Own Responsibility To Presence It For The Future.

Natural History

Natural History
Author: Kathryn Hennessy
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Natural history
ISBN: 9780756667528

A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural History looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of specially commissioned photographs, Natural History looks at thousands of specimens and species displayed in visual galleries that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the world's landscapes, through the simplest of life forms, to plants, fungi, and animals.

Encyclopedia of Natural Healing

Encyclopedia of Natural Healing
Author: Siegfried Gursche
Publisher: Burnaby, B.C. : Alive Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Alternative medicine
ISBN: 9780920470756

The authoritative reference to alternative health & healing.

Historical Encyclopedia of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Historical Encyclopedia of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Author: Ari Ben-Menahem
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 6070
Release: 2009-03-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3540688315

This 5,800-page encyclopedia surveys 100 generations of great thinkers, offering more than 2,000 detailed biographies of scientists, engineers, explorers and inventors who left their mark on the history of science and technology. This six-volume masterwork also includes 380 articles summarizing the time-line of ideas in the leading fields of science, technology, mathematics and philosophy.

The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition

The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition
Author: Michael T. Murray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1187
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1451687346

The most recognized and respected resource on natural medicine—with more than 1 million copies sold—is now revised and updated to include the latest information on diet, nutritional supplements, and other natural medicines. Dr. Michael T. Murray and Dr. Joseph Pizzorno are two of the most trusted doctors of natural medicine in the world. In this third edition of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, they team up once again to deliver the most powerful and up-to-date holistic remedies for more than eighty common ailments. Fully revised for the first time since 1997, this A-Z guide includes brand-new treatments, the latest scientific studies, and wisdom from today’s cutting-edge research in the field of naturopathy. From dealing with acne to varicose veins, each topic includes a list of symptoms, a description, therapeutic considerations, and a treatment summary, along with suggested nutritional supplements and herbal medicines. Focusing on prevention, safety, and the key naturopathic principle of treating the whole person, this book shows how to avoid disease, increase longevity, and develop a healthy lifestyle.

The Natural History Museum Book of Dinosaurs

The Natural History Museum Book of Dinosaurs
Author: Tim Gardom
Publisher: Carlton Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9781844421831

Unlike an encyclopedia, a data book or even a learned exposition, this book is designed to be read from start to finish as the developing story of a remarkable group of animals. It is an ideal introduction to dinosaurs for dinosaur fans and general readers alike.