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Dive into the enchanting world of Birds and all Nature 38, a beautifully illustrated childrens picture book that follows Johnny Crow as he creates a whimsical garden filled with animals engaging in delightful antics, all set to catchy rhymes. Enjoy the audio narration while exploring the stunning illustrations on gutenberg.org. (Summary by Jim)

Dive into a delightful collection of playful rhymes and charming verses that bring animals to life, captivating and educating young children. Perfect for engaging little minds, these whimsical tales are sure to entertain and inspire. - Summary by TR Love

The Desert by John Charles Van Dyke, published in 1901, paints a vivid and poetic portrait of the breathtaking landscapes of the American Southwest. With words that resonate with beauty, Van Dyke declares, What land can equal the desert with its wide plains, its grim mountains, and its expansive canopy of sky! As a cultured art historian, he finds sublimity in the deserts lonely desolation, challenging the perception of previous generations that saw it merely as a wasteland. His conservationist perspective feels remarkably modern, as he asserts, The deserts should never be reclaimed; they are ...

Explore the fascinating concepts of relativity with Sidelights on Relativity, which features two insightful addresses Ether and the Theory of Relativity, delivered at the University of Leyden on May 5th, 1920, and Geometry and Experience, an expanded version of a speech presented to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin on January 27th, 1921. Discover the profound ideas that shaped modern physics, lovingly brought to you by Project Gutenberg.

Are you passionate about bird watching? Would you like to dive deeper into the early efforts to conserve our feathered friends? In the Preface to The Bird Study Book, T. Gilbert Pearson reflects on the growing interest among Americans in understanding the fascinating habits and behaviors of wild birds. He emphasizes the vital connection between birds and humanity, as well as the impact of civilization on birdlife across the nation. An esteemed ornithologist and a co-founder of the National Association of Audubon Societies in 1905, Pearson dedicated his life to advancing the conservation ...

Dive into the world of vegetable gardening with this insightful guide. Explore the economic benefits of cultivating your own garden, from planning and site selection to maintaining soil health. Learn about essential tools, sowing techniques, transplanting seedlings, and effective vegetable storage. Discover strategies for managing pests and preparing your garden for fall. This book is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. (Summary by A.L. Gramour)

Join us as we explore the groundbreaking ideas presented in this book, where the author passionately challenges the notion of speciesism—long before the term even existed. Delve into arguments against vivisection, the exploitation of horses and wildlife, and the practices of hunting, fishing, and the fur trade. Advocating for a vegetarian lifestyle, this work is often hailed as one of the first significant discussions on animal rights. Narrated by Angus Taylor and James Hyslop, this is a thought-provoking journey into the ethics of our relationship with animals.

Arthur Scott Bailey (1877 – 1949) was a prolific author of over forty childrens books, captivating young readers with his imaginative tales. The Newark Evening News praised his unique storytelling style, noting that he skillfully centered his plots around the enchanting worlds of animals, birds, and insects. By seamlessly weaving natural history into his narratives, Bailey earned the approval of educators while never compromising the intrigue for his young audience. He believed in challenging children with a rich vocabulary, understanding that they respond positively to the thrill of the ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter with The Treasury, a delightful collection of nineteen charming tales. Among them, the beloved story of Peter Rabbit unfolds, where a mischievous young rabbit discovers the importance of heeding his mothers advice. Join us as we explore these timeless tales that capture the magic of childhood and the wonders of nature. (Summary by Jenny Lundak)

Dive into the delightful world of perennial flower gardening and landscaping with this insightful book. It serves as a comprehensive guide on nurturing plants from seed, while offering expert advice on the care of traditional garden flowers, bulbs, trees, and shrubs. Explore various aspects of ornamental gardening, including enchanting water gardens and tips for winter house plant care. The author shares a wealth of unexpected yet valuable wisdom in her chapter of Don’ts, such as this gem Don’t provide cut flowers and plants to those who splurge on luxuries while questioning your ...

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of British wild birds with Nature and Art. This captivating collection features a delightful bird for each month of the year, from the majestic pheasant in January to the charming robin in December. Originally published in the periodical The Outlook, these articles are brimming with intriguing insights into bird behavior and habitat, alongside a wealth of fascinating anecdotes that will surely captivate any nature lover. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

In his groundbreaking essay Nature, published anonymously in 1836, Ralph Waldo Emerson lays the cornerstone of transcendentalism—a philosophy that invites us to embrace a profound and non-traditional appreciation of the natural world. With the support of emerging discoveries in zoology, botany, and geology, Emersons insights on the intricate connections within Nature resonate even more powerfully today. This pivotal publication marked a turning point for transcendentalism, establishing it as a significant cultural movement. Influenced by Nature during his time at Harvard, Henry David Thoreau...

Join a remarkable mother-son duo as they weave together enchanting portraits of a dozen beloved songbirds. With their unique blend of poetry and flowing prose, they breathe life into these feathered friends, making the beauty of nature both captivating and accessible. - Summary by Larry Wilson

A masterful collection of stories that showcases one of the country’s most beloved and acclaimed writers—award-winning author, Walter Mosley. Bestselling author Walter Mosley has proven himself a master of narrative tension, both with his extraordinary fiction and gripping writing for...

Following his essential writing guide, This Year You Write Your Novel, award- winning author Walter Mosley delivers an eloquent treatise on the craft of fiction writing—part writing guide, part study of the mechanics of the genre. In his essential writing guide, This Year You Write Your Novel...

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After a health crisis led Klickmann to leave the bustling city of London for the tranquility of the countryside, she began crafting a delightful series of sketches for The Girls Own Paper. In 1916, she published the first of several beloved books inspired by these sketches. Her charming cottage, affectionately referred to as Rosemary Cottage in her writings, boasted a picturesque garden and breathtaking views of the River Wye and Tintern Abbey. The Flower-Patch Among the Hills quickly became a hit, prompting a reprint within just two weeks. In the years that followed, Klickmann expanded her ...

From leading critic and essayist Emily Eakin, a stylish personal history of French theory and its unlikely domination of American culture When Emily Eakin arrived at Harvard in the late 1980s, she fell under the spell of an eclectic body of philosophical texts by a handful of French authors...

A finalist for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker A delightful and majestic reckoning with the ascent of American fiction in the twentieth century through the prism of the under-known man who had an astonishing amount...