Books

The Big Sticker Book of Beasts

Featuring more than 500 reusable stickers, this beautifully illustrated and jam- packed sticker activity book brings the natural world to lifeBased onThe Big Book of Beasts, this endlessly entertaining activity book brings the world of beasts alive in a...

A Sea Voyage

An exciting pop-up book that takes children on a journey across the sea, discovering one fantastic boat after another along the wayBoats come in all shapes and sizes, and children will be enchanted by the range illustrated here in three dimensions as...

Appreciating Oysters: An Eater's Guide to Craft Oysters from Tide to Table

The essential guide to America's booming craft oyster sceneOysters are having a moment. Like craft beer before them, oysters are being discovered by discerning foodies who love that they're a tide-to-table, sustainable form of protein, and an adventurous...

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative

“Highly informative and remarkably entertaining.”―ElleFrom forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain...

50 Hikes in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula (2nd Edition)

An Explorer's 50 Hikes guide to one of Alaska's most stunning outdoor getaways.The Kenai Peninsula, with its proximity to Anchorage, is unarguably the gateway to the great outdoors of Alaska for vast numbers of visitors and locals alike. The Explorer's...

The Tide: The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth

“Superb. . . . A gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald.”―James McConnachie,Sunday Times(UK)Half of the world’s population today lives in coastal regions lapped by tidal waters. But the tide rises and falls...

Grow Your Own

Everything a home-grower needs to understand, cultivate, and enjoy cannabis.As prohibition wanes, and cannabis aficionados of all stripes come out from the shadows, the old stereotypes are fading. The benefits of cannabis are undeniable―medicinally,...

50 Hikes in Kentucky

Stunning hikes and walks in the Bluegrass StateThis comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler’s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers’ robust experience when navigating Kentucky’s rich...

Pinpoint: How GPS Is Changing Technology, Culture, and Our Minds

Pinpoint tells the story of GPS, a scientific marvel that enables almost all modern technology―but is changing us in profound ways.Over the last fifty years, humanity has developed an extraordinary shared utility: the Global Positioning System...

Resurrecting the Shark: A Scientific Obsession and the Mavericks Who Solved the Mystery of a 270-Million-Year-Old Fossil

A prehistoric mystery. A fossil so mesmerizing that it boggled the minds of scientists for more than a century―until a motley crew of modern day shark fanatics decided to try to bring the monster-predator back to life.In 1993, Alaskan artist and...

How to Build an Igloo: And Other Snow Shelters

How are the ice blocks of igloos so perfectly formed and fitted, and able, it’s been said, to withstand the weight of a polar bear?How can you determine if the fresh snow that’s fallen outside your front door is as good for making a slab shelter as a...

The Winter Camping Handbook: Wilderness Travel & Adventure in the Cold-Weather Months

A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide, considered the authoritative resource for winter campingWinter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow...