Download or read book A Natural Balance written by Alex Novell and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A botanical garden should be more than a repository of plants: it should be a place for people to enjoy the natural world and to participate in learning and research. The creators of the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens at Acadia University understood this, giving students a building and gardens for both quiet relaxation and study. The Centre and Gardens took nearly three years to research and design, and a further two years to build. Now, twenty years after completion, the Centre and Gardens are maturing, and being nurtured by a dedicated team for the enjoyment of generations to come. Landscape architect Alex Novell and architectural historian John Leroux tell the story of the design, construction, and features of the Centre and Gardens at Acadia. Lavishly illustrated with full-colour images, A Natural Balance is both an indispensable book for anyone interested in the plants and trees of the Acadian forest and a visual record of a spectacular instance of North American collegiate architecture.
Download or read book The Balance of Nature written by John C. Kricher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of a balance of nature has been a dominant part of Western philosophy since before Aristotle, and it persists in the public imagination and even among some ecologists today. In this lively and thought-provoking book, John Kricher demonstrates that nature in fact is not in balance, nor has it ever been at any stage in Earth's history. He explains how and why this notion of a natural world in balance has endured for so long, and he shows why, in these times of extraordinary human influence on the planet's ecosystems, it is critical that we accept and understand that evolution is a fact of life, and that ecology is far more dynamic than we ever imagined. The Balance of Nature traces the fascinating history of the science of ecology and evolutionary biology, from the discipline's early innovators to the advent of Darwin and evolution, to the brilliant and inquisitive scientific minds of today. Blending insights and entertaining stories from his own remarkable life in science, Kricher reveals how evolution is a powerful engine that drives ecological change, how nature is constantly in flux and, in effect, quite naturally out of balance--and how notions to the contrary are misguided and ultimately hazardous to us all. The Balance of Nature forcefully argues that an understanding of the dynamic nature of ecology and evolution is essential to formulating policies of environmental ethics to guide humanity toward a more responsible stewardship of our planet's ecosystems.
Download or read book The Sacred Balance written by David Suzuki and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this extensively revised and enlarged edition of his best-selling book, David Suzuki reflects on the increasingly radical changes in nature and science — from global warming to the science behind mother/baby interactions — and examines what they mean for humankind’s place in the world. The book begins by presenting the concept of people as creatures of the Earth who depend on its gifts of air, water, soil, and sun energy. The author explains how people are genetically programmed to crave the company of other species, and how people suffer enormously when they fail to live in harmony with them. Suzuki analyzes those deep spiritual needs, rooted in nature, that are a crucial component of a loving world. Drawing on his own experiences and those of others who have put their beliefs into action, The Sacred Balance is a powerful, passionate book with concrete suggestions for creating an ecologically sustainable, satisfying, and fair future by rediscovering and addressing humanity’s basic needs.
Download or read book The Balance of Nature and Human Impact written by Klaus Rohde and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores equilibrium and non-equilibrium in undisturbed and disturbed ecological systems, examining how human activities affect the balance/imbalance of nature.
Download or read book MasterPaw the Secrets of Natural Balance written by Adam Tyler and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dog training doesn't have to be scary or difficult. And with renowned trainer Adam Tyler--MasterPaw--it isn't.With only eight simple starter commands and clear instructions, Tyler demonstrates how to build a relationship with your dog, a relationship where you are the treat--a relationship where you are the star, and what you say goes.A dynamic YouTube star with his personable dogs, Tyler helps you learn how to match your energy to your dog's, leading to quicker training and a much happier pet.With proven techniques such as his renowned LeaderWalks, Tyler takes you through training your dog in a way that's approachable for everyone, no matter what your previous experience. Whether you're training a puppy or an adopted old hound, these eight commands--and the accompanying stories, wisdom, and sage advice--will have you well on your way to a happier and better behaved dog in no time.Tyler's comprehensive training guide has tremendous insights on all of the following:* Setting the right tone for your dog* How to use your voice as a guide* Training with or without treats* The training tools you will need for your dog* How to teach your dog to automatically heel, sit, stay, and more* How to handle problem behaviors by imprinting new patterns* Corresponding training videos on the MasterPaw websiteLoaded full of tips, photos, and pointers, this book has everything you need to know to be a master trainer for your dog, all of which will help you develop the relationship you've always wanted--but never knew you could actually have--with your dog. Best of all, it's easy, rewarding, and fun!
Download or read book The Balance of Nature written by Stuart L. Pimm and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why "the balance of nature"? Resilience. Temporal variability and the individual species. The effects of food-web structure. The variability of the environment. Nonlinear dynamics, strange attractors, and chaos. Extinctions. Species differences and community structure as explanations of why introductions fail. Patterns in species composition. Food-web structure and community persistence. Community assembly; or why are there so many kinds of communities? Small-scale experimental removals of species. Food webs and resistance. Changes in total density and species composition. The consequences of introductions and extinctions. Multispecies models and their limitations. Conclusions and caveats.
Download or read book Natural Hormone Balance for Women written by Uzzi Reiss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Uzzi Reiss describes his program for restoring women's natural hormonal balance, explaining the difference between chemical hormone prescriptions and natural hormone replacements, offering advice on how to choose and use the best replacement, and discussing the benefits of a natural hormone replacement regimen.
Download or read book Restoring the Balance written by John A. Vucetich and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A renowned scientist studies wolves on a wilderness island, searching for what it means to better relate to the natural world"--
Download or read book Hoof Care Today written by Cody Ovnicek and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hoof Care Today is a helpful tool for anyone looking for solutions to unsound horses, for horse owners interested in hoof care, or for people looking at starting a career as a hoof care provider. This book covers a basic, common sense approach to understanding good foot function, how to read hoof distortions that can lead to lameness, basic trimming & shoeing guidelines, and an introduction to common lameness issues. Like its predecessor "New Hope for Soundness", this edition offers a quality foundation for understanding hoof care, without all the fluff. Straight forward, practical, common sense hoof care!
Download or read book Nature in the Balance written by Dieter Helm and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the economic and policy issues involved in biodiversity protection. It brings together conceptual and empirical work on valuation, international agreements, the policy instruments, and the institutions.
Download or read book Nature Out of Balance written by Merrie-Ellen Wilcox and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invasive species threaten local ecosystems and the planet’s biodiversity, but are they all as bad as we think they are? Plants, animals, insects and fish are moving in. In Nature Out of Balance:How Invasive Species Are Changing the Planet author Merrie-Ellen Wilcox profiles all-star invasive species around the world, starting in her own neighbourhood, and warns that humans are the most invasive species of all. We find out how and why species become invasive, what we can do to stop their spread and whether it’s time to think differently about invasive species that are here to stay.
Download or read book Ultimate Energy Using Your Natural Energies to Balance Body Mind and Spirit written by Tori Hartman and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to harnessing the body's energy for health and wellness Our bodies are surrounded by and filled with powerful streams of energy that can be used to improve our mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Ultimate Energy: Using Your Natural Energies to Balance Body, Mind, and Spirit is a collection of three books—Chakras, Auras, and Energy Healing by Tori Hartman, Eliza Swann, and Kris Ferraro—that will give readers the tools to tap into their own unique energy using a variety of modalities and practices. Chakras explains the associations and strengths of each of the seven chakras along with how to harness their power in your own life. Auras explores the many-layered energy field that is the human aura and will teach you to sense and work with your own aura and those of others. Energy Healing offers an exploration of a range of energy healing techniques from Reiki to EFT, and will help you find a practice that suits your needs and interests. Written by experts in the field, each book is designed with beginners in mind and includes exercises to kick-start your practice along with a comprehensive resources section to help you continue your exploration of the power of energy. Ultimate Energy is the definitive beginner's guide to using energy as part of your health and wellness practice.
Download or read book Ride from Within written by James Shaw and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You and your horse can be one with the help of Tai Chi. Have you ever seen a talented dressage rider performing an exquisite test, her seat seemingly melding with her horse's back, and his movements airy, animated, and effortless? Or, perhaps you have watched a great cutting horse at work, his direction and momentum changing on a dime as he reads his cow, his rider's body flowing fluidly above him as if they were one. We all dream of experiencing this kind of connection with our horses, and in this groundbreaking new book, James Shaw shows us how the practice of Tai Chi--an ancient Chinese art that unifies the body, mind, and spirit in a series of flowing movements--can help us achieve it. His methods will enable you to: develop a sensitive seat; learn to use your breath as an aid; reduce tension unconsciously held in your hands; lower and expand your center of balance; create free movement in your lower back and spine; heal pain and stiffness in your body; and much more. James' techniques have worked for hundreds or riders, and with practice, they will work for you. As you gain Tai Chi experience and apply it to you rider, you will find your horsemanship becoming not just more skilled, but more deeply satisfying.
Download or read book The Everything Candida Diet Book written by Jeffrey McCombs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change your diet and improve your health! You normally have a mix of good and bad bacteria in your digestive tract that, when kept balanced, helps you ward off infection and disease. But when this balance is thrown off kilter, candida, a naturally occurring yeast, is allowed to overgrow. This can result in headaches, intestinal and abdominal distress, skin rashes, or even memory loss. If you're experiencing trouble with candida, The Everything Candida Diet Book can help you restore a healthy balance. With expert medical advice, readers learn: The causes of candida overgrowth. The effects of too much candida and how to control it. How to build a healthy immune system. Foods to avoid to keep your digestive system in balance. The key to taking back digestive control is a healthy diet. With 150 recipes for healthy and flavorful meals, The Everything Candida Diet Book can help you get your health back on track in no time!
Download or read book Asian Elements written by Jane Edwards and published by Soma Books. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a range of interior design possibilities, Asian Elements goes beyond the motifs of a particular country or style. Showcasing interiors from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bali, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, and other locales, the book covers many styles, all in tune with the contemporary desire for clean lines, a sense of balance, and the use of natural materials. The author looks at five key elements of Asian decorating. Air focuses on space and light; Earth explores Asian gardens; Water looks at bathrooms and waterside homes; Fire includes kitchens, tableware, and metal, glass, and ceramic materials; and Wood presents living and sleeping rooms. Jane Edwardss text is based on interviews with owners, architects, and craftspeople. 200 full-color photographs are included.
Download or read book The Secret Wisdom of Nature written by Peter Wohlleben and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “As you read these pages you will understand why I so admire [Peter Wohlleben] and am so in love with his work.”—JANE GOODALL Nature is full of surprises: deciduous trees affect the rotation of the Earth, cranes sabotage the production of Iberian ham, and coniferous forests can make it rain. But what are the processes that drive these incredible phenomena? And why do they matter? In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world, Wohlleben describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants and answers such questions as: How do they influence each other? Do lifeforms communicate across species boundaries? And what happens when this finely tuned system gets out of sync? By introducing us to the latest scientific discoveries and recounting his own insights from decades of observing nature, one of the world’s most famous foresters shows us how to recapture our sense of awe so we can see the world around us with completely new eyes. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
Download or read book Life in the Balance written by Niles Eldredge and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2000-02-20 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Life in the Balance, Niles Eldredge argues that the Earth is confronting an ecological disaster in the making. He reviews compelling evidence for this "biodiversity crisis", showing that species are dying out at an unnaturally rapid rate. This book explores the same themes that illuminate the American Museum of Natural History's new Hall of Biodiversity, for which Eldredge is Scientific Curator. An eloquent and passionate account by one of today's leading scientists, Life in the Balance draws attention to one of the most pressing problems now facing the world. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
