Umweltschützer & Naturforscher

Notes from a Marine Biologist's Daughter renders in poems the inheritance of a love of the wild, love of language, love of family. Loss, grief, and recovery resolve in a closely observed, deeply felt connection to nature.<BR> In these mostly lyrical quiet poems, we find tenderness in an animal's behavior, comfort in the sounds of a storm, an awareness that nature has a life that does not depend on us, that needs to be left alone, but from which we can learn and, when we need it, be comforted. The tonal range of these poems is extensive, including exuberance and grief, seeking and confirmation, solitude and solidarity.<BR>Two worlds are closely noted in this collection of autobiographical poems, the childhood world of Wrightsville Sound and the adult daughter's world of south Florida. Infused in the experience of both of these worlds, past and present, is the enduring presence and power of a marine biologist mother.<BR>

'We jumped in at the deep end and bought a farm! A reluctant wife, a couple of crazy kids and a husband whose knowledge of farming you could write on the back of a stamp... What could go wrong?!' - Kelvin 'Exactly! And the journey has only just begun...' - Liz Join the Fletchers as they navigate the peaks and troughs of life on a lively farm. When Kelvin and Liz Fletcher left their happy home in Oldham for a 120-acre farm in the Peak District, they were totally unaware of the surprises that lay in store. Come along for the ride as they navigate the Mishaps, like shearing sheep in a way that costs more than the price for the wool; the Lessons, such as never turn your back on a flock of sheep - or, put simply, 'always close the gate!' - and the Adventures, going from self-professed 'townies' to farmhands overnight. In Fletchers on the Farm, childhood sweethearts Kelvin and Liz reflect on their history, their future and their daily balancing act of juggling acting careers, four young children and a farmyard full of animals. With wise words on building and nurturing a happy farm and family, this uplifting, heartwarming book is about following your dreams - even if you have no clue how to do it! Time to pull on those wellies and get stuck into a farming adventure like no other. 'Like any farm, determination and perseverance are vital. We took a huge step into the unknown and, together, we haven't looked back. The adventure continues!'

This essential biography of one of the most influential women of the past century shows how truly remarkable Jane Goodall’s accomplishments have been. Goodall was a secretarial school graduate when Louis Leakey, unable to find someone with more fitting credentials, first sent her to Gombe to study chimpanzees. In this acclaimed work, Dale Peterson details how this young woman of uncommon resourcefulness and pluck would go on to set radically new standards in the study of animal behavior. He vividly captures the triumphs and setbacks of her dramatic life, including the private quest that led to her now-famous activism. <BR><BR>Peterson, a longtime Goodall collaborator, has a unique knowledge of his subject. Candid and illuminating, this work will be a revelation even to readers who are familiar with the public Goodall as presented in her own writing.

The journey of Albert Garnier's 30-year mission in China to scientist son Ben's fight with the riddle of the world.This is my story of my grandfather and father, and the divergent paths they took in respective 30-year-plus careers to influence seemingly unrelated world trends continuing to this day - one to contribute 'body, mind and spirit' to the extraordinary rise of China to become a world power and the other to detail the damage to Earth of human-induced climate change, decades before the rest of the world woke up to it. Each career logically leads to a 'modern day' synopsis of their perspective of life based on their major achievements.Alberto Giovanni Garnier, a Waldensian Italian who in 1948 became Albert John Garnier and a British citizen, was an influential Protestant (Baptist) missionary to China for 30 years. Between 1906 and 1936, Albert, or Chia Liyan (¿¿¿) as Chinese named him, was known to millions through his many radio talks and publications. In 1933, he was instrumental in founding a religious radio station in Shanghai, from which he frequently broadcast across China.A noted linguist, the story highlights Albert's harrowing account of his imprisonment without trial on the Isle of Man during World War II even though he had been appointed a Censor to monitor war-time China and Italian mail services.Benjamin John Garnier, his son, was a scientist. As a climatologist, over 40 years of research and thinking in New Zealand, Nigeria, United States, Canada and Italy he came to believe that the solution to the problems threatening Earth resided squarely in the three-part evolution of the human brain. Earth is going to end up a living hell if we don't learn how to ignore the destructive messages coming from the more primitive parts of our brains.It is also the story of my relationship with Albert and Ben through 25 years of family separation. I never met Albert, although he constantly wrote to me through my teenage years after my father left his family stranded in New Zealand in 1950. It would not be until 1975 that I caught up with Ben and repaired our relationship.

In this delightful true story, a new shop owner takes over a successful business. He worries he might not measure up to the task, and wishes his dad were alive so he could seek his counsel. His wish is answered when a winged visitor appears, evoking memories of his youth and his father's love and wisdom."Once in a while when we least expect it, life flies in with lessons and blessings on the Wings of Remembrance. Sometimes a wonderful unexplained coincidence should remain unexplained. This allows the miracle of the moment to live on and soar." - Mark Duffield<BR>

'An inspirational manifesto for change' Caroline Lucas, former leader of The Green Party <BR><BR>'A remarkable and important book' Steve Backshall, Naturalist, Broadcaster, and Author<BR><BR>'Astute, erudite and crystalline, Bella writes with visionary clarity and passion [...] It's a wonderful book' Dara McAnulty, award-winning author of Diary of a Young Naturalist<BR>____________________________<BR><BR>Across the planet, the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis. Isn't it time we made their voices heard?<BR><BR>The Children of the Anthropocene, by conservationist and activist Bella Lack, chronicles the lives of the diverse young people on the frontlines of the environmental crisis around the world, amplifying the voices of those living at the heart of the crisis.<BR><BR>Advocating for the protection of both people and the planet, Bella restores the beating heart to global environmental issues, from air pollution to deforestation and overconsumption, by telling the stories of those most directly affected. Transporting us from the humming bounty of Ecuador's Choco Rainforest and the graceful arcs of the Himalayan Mountains, to the windswept plains and vibrant vistas of life in Altiplano, Bella speaks to young activists from around the world including Dara McAnulty, Afroz Shah and Artemisa Xakriabá, and brings the crisis vividly to life.<BR><BR>It's time we passed the mic and listened to different perspectives. Bella's manifestos for change will inspire and mobilize you to rediscover the wonders and wilds of nature and, ultimately, change the way you think about our planet in crisis. This is your chance to hear the urgent stories of an endangered species too often overlooked: the children of the Anthropocene. <BR>____________________________<BR><BR>'Extraordinarily moving, wild and engaging - the book of the moment' Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and author of Climate Justice<BR><BR>'A visionary statement for the future [...] Pragmatic, positive & beautifully written' Ben Macdonald, Award-Winning Conservation Writer, Wildlife TV Producer and Naturalist

On Loon Island, a granite mound in a pristine lake near Frontenac Provincial Park in the Ontario Canadian Shield, post-war summer days for Patti and her siblings overflowed with swimming, fishing and hunting for snapping turtles. Life seemed perfect until a shocking letter from the Department of Lands and Forests questioned their ownership of the land.Grounded by Granite transports you to a time when cottage life spelled simplicity. A time of scary campfires and harmonized voices drifting over the surface of a moonlit lake. An era where families played Snakes and Ladders by the light of coal oil lamps and kids read comics under the covers by flashlight. Experience the ancestral traditions of a quirky yet lovable cast of extended family members at a lake where summers seemed to last forever. From the award-winning author of Nepal One Day at a Time, a haunting, and at times comical, memoir of close family bonds and wilderness experiences that produced a solo adventure traveller and global humanitarian.

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"You have the compassion to help people, and you want to do something. Yet in times of crisis, the world seems fragile and out of control. How then, can you make a difference? This book will show you how. Take it from [the author], an aid worker who shares real-life action stories and advice from 20 years of service in 20 countries. Whether you want to help people close to home or serve abroad, [the book] is the book for you. You don't need to be a saint or a superhero to make a difference. You can be your ordinary self and still do extraordinary things to mend and heal a broken world. You only have to see the needs around you and be ready to respond. You're going to need steadfast determination and the confidence that everything you do--no matter how seemingly small--is part of the bigger picture of human progress. This book will give you the practical advice you need to thrive and survive in a chaotic world. [The book] is a raw, unvarnished account from Sarah Petrin, an international relief worker from Maine who started helping refugees when she was 15 years old. In this book, Sarah shares the stranger-than-fiction action moments from her own life, and invites us to come along for the journey"--

'I like my tea weak and black'When Monny went to her new home on the farm after being rescued and raised by Joy Herring, a photo of Monny drinking her new owner's cup of tea set off a chain of letters between the cat and her foster mum. The letters tell of her adventures on the farm with her new best friend Stella, a Whippet cross dog, and the intrusion of the visiting kitten Ziggy.Along with this story are other cat rescue stories, which give an insight into what rescue entails. It's a journey that is sometimes very sad, sometimes thought provoking and sometimes very funny.

An updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed Head Gardeners.This paperback edition includes interviews with two new head gardeners, Stephen Griffith of Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Dorset; and Fiona Dennis on her work at Charleston Farmhouse, East Sussex. There are also updates on all the gardeners featured in the hardback edition: Ned Price, Fergus Garrett, Paul Paulford, Mick Evans, Beatrice Krehl, Troy Scott Smith, Lucille Savin, Alistair Clark, Carol Sales, Andrew Woodall, Michael Walker, Martin Ogle, Jim Buckland and Sarah Wain.

THE BARON is the story of a rescued dog who came into a man's life to teach him important lessons about love and compassion. Though it's about Allen and Rufus, it's about every dog and every dog's human friend. It's about how we learn to be better people, people with bigger hearts and greater caring for all living beings, and how to give our love freely, without judgment, the way our dog buddies give unconditional love to us.

This Special Issue presents the latest advances in agriculture, aquaculture, food technology and environmental protection and engineering, discussing, among others, the following issues: new technologies in water, stormwater and wastewater treatment; water saving, lake restoration; new sludge and waste management systems; biodiesel production from animal fat waste; the microbiological quality of compound fish feeds for aquaculture; the role of technological processes to improve food quality and safety; new trends in the analysis of food and food components including in vitro, in vivo, and in silico analyses; and functional and structural aspects of bioactivities of food molecules

Joshua McGowan has followed his dream of immersing himself in nature and conservation. A Boro Boy: Connections with Nature reveals howhe has discovered and established a lifelong connection with the natural world.Growing up on Teesside allowed Joshua to explore diverse habitats and learn to respect his local environment. A quarter of a century later, his passion for the countryside and its inhabitants is just as strong. Join him on his journey of discovery through the moorlands, wetlands and industrial landscapes across Britain.As the world faces ever greater environmental challenges, it is vital that we all become more aware of what we have around us - and that we all share the responsibility for looking after it. This lyrical and heartfelt book shows how that can be done.