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  1. Other Minds
    1. Peter Godfrey-Smith

    Other Minds

    The Octopus and the Evolution of Intelligent Life

    BBC R4 Book of the Week ‘Brilliant’ Guardian ‘Fascinating and often delightful’ The Times What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter?

    € 14,95
  2. Tomatoes and Basil on the 5th Floor (The Frenchie Gardener)
    1. Patrick Vernuccio

    Tomatoes and Basil on the 5th Floor (The Frenchie Gardener)

    All You Need for a Bountiful Balcony Harvest

    Patrick Vernuccio, known as "The Frenchie Gardener" on Instagram and as @thefrenchiegardener TikTok, is an urban gardener who has transformed his 18-square-meter balcony into a green jungle, growing organic seasonal vegetables and fruits in pots and containers. He aims to inspire people to embrace an urban regenerative lifestyle. He was 36 years old when he planted his first seed, and now he is convincing his hundreds of thousands of followers to do the same and reconnect with nature. He writes for gardening magazines, teaches an online gardening class, and has undertaken a certified permaculture design course.

    € 20,95
  3. Animal Life of the Carlsbad Cavern
    1. Vernon Bailey

    Animal Life of the Carlsbad Cavern

    € 21,95
  4. Amelie - Die Geschichte eines Hundes
    1. Christoph T. M. , Krause

    Amelie - Die Geschichte eines Hundes

    Mark Twain schrieb mit "A Dog's Tale" (Die Geschichte eines Hundes) eine rührende Geschichte aus der Perspektive einer Hündin.Sie lernt viel von ihrer Hundemutter, die dadurch berühmt wird, dass sie anderen Hunden Menschenbegriffe beibringt; ihre scheinbare Bildung ist jedoch nur eine geschickte Täuschung und Wichtigtuerei. Bereits als junge Hündin, wird sie von ihrer Mutter getrennt und in eine scheinbar wundervolle und liebevolle Familie verkauft. Dort erlebt sie viel Glück und entwickelt eine herrliche Freundschaft mit der Tochter der Familie, ebenso passt sie gerne auf das einjährige Kleinkind der Familie auf.Nach einem schrecklichen Brand im Kinderzimmer und einer Züchtigung durch ihr Herrchen, weil er denkt, sie sei daran schuld, lernt sie das Labor ihres Züchtigers kennen und erfährt völlig unerwartet, was wirklich in ihrer Familie geschieht und warum sie eigentlich dort lebt.

    € 16,90
  5. The Adventures of Babydog
    1. Verne H Benson

    The Adventures of Babydog

    € 10,95
  6. The Vanishing Mew Gull
    1. Ray Reedman

    The Vanishing Mew Gull

    A Guide to the Bird Names of the Western Palaearctic

    A rich and detailed consideration of the names and naming of the birds of the Western Palaearctic.

    € 34,50
  7. Fresh Air Family: Alabama
    1. Verna Gates

    Fresh Air Family: Alabama

    75 Engaging Outdoor Experiences

    Verna Gates has worked for Time magazine, CNN, and Reuters International. She is the author of 100 Things to Do in Birmingham. In 2006, Verna founded Fresh Air Family, an outdoor education program that have served thousands of children and their families. She lives in Birmingham and has been honored as an Alabama Champion.

    € 20,95
  8. Attracting Butterflies, Bees and Other Garden Pollinators
    1. Jean , Vernon

    Attracting Butterflies, Bees and Other Garden Pollinators

    Attracting Garden Pollinators is a friendly, accessible, information packed guide to gardening for and with pollinators. Pollinators are in trouble, but our gardens can help. Gardens represent a vast, varied 'nature reserve' packed with plants rich in nectar and pollen to sustain these delicate creatures. This book explores the role that pollinators play and how gardeners and people with gardens can do something to help attract and support them. From butterflies (and their caterpillars - with host plant information) to surprising pollinators (moths, wasps, beetles flies and hornets) and of course including honeybees, hoverflies and bumblebees, this book will offer an insight into their fragile existence, lifecycles and their vital role in the food chain and the natural cycle.Jean Vernon is the Best-Selling author of The Secret Lives of Garden Bees.

    € 21,50
  9. Insect Stories
    1. Vernon , L. Kellogg

    Insect Stories

    Discover the secret lives of tiny heroes and villains Insect Stories invites you into a buzzing world of wonder and wisdom.Vernon L. Kellogg s captivating collection blends vivid entomology tales with warm storytelling, following insect adventures that reveal surprising feats of instinct, cooperation, and survival. From meticulous notes on insect behavior to playful children's insect stories and moral insect life lessons, these narratives make natural history insects come alive for readers of all ages. Kellogg s clear, humane voice turns scientific observation into accessible tales of curiosity and compassion, perfect for family reading, classroom exploration, or personal delight.Historically significant and lovingly crafted, Insect Stories showcases the work of a pioneering entomologist whose writing helped popularize insect exploration and bring scientific ideas into everyday life. Once scarce and out of print for decades, this edition has been expertly restored and republished by Alpha Editions preserving original charm while making it readable for today s and future generations. This is not simply a reprint: it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that belongs on the shelf of classic literature collectors and casual readers alike.Whether you re searching for educational insect book material, bug stories for kids, or engrossing natural history insects tales, this restored edition offers timeless insight and delight. Dive in and let Kellogg guide you through the insect world where every small life teaches a big lesson.

    € 16,60
  10. Inheritance in Silkworms
    1. Vernon L 1867-1937 Kellogg
    2. Ruby Green Bell Smith

    Inheritance in Silkworms

    € 16,50
  11. Experiments In Blueberry Culture
    1. Frederick Vernon Coville

    Experiments In Blueberry Culture

    € 17,95
  12. ... Mallophaga From Birds
    1. Vernon Lyman Kellogg

    ... Mallophaga From Birds

    € 14,95