Writing Animal History tracks the development of animal history from 1800 to the present day, exploring how non-human creatures have deeply shaped human culture and environments. Designed as an academic guide, it breaks down essential theories and methodologies to help students navigate the expanding field of environmental humanities.

Uploaded September 2026

This outstanding field guide covers all 54 species and every subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise that occur off the coasts of North America. Beautifully designed to ensure quick access to essential identification information, this is a must-have guide for every whale watcher in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Uploaded September 2026

This book explores how biologists have conceptualized the organism-environment relationship in the history of biology and offers philosophical and theoretical reflections on the nature of this pairing that matter for contemporary scientific practice

Uploaded September 2026

The Ecology of Soil explores what is known about the diversity of life in soil, how it is distributed in space and time, and how interactions between soil organisms, plants, and their consumers shape terrestrial ecosystems. It also provides an assessment of how soil biodiversity and its many functional roles are modified by global change, especially land use and climate change, and how soil ecology knowledge can be harnessed to address sustainability challenges of sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Uploaded September 2026

Invasion Genomics, explores how cutting-edge genomic tools reshape our understanding and management of biological invasions across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Featuring insights from global experts, the book examines the genetic and epigenetic drivers—such as hybridization and rapid adaptation—that enable non-native plants and animals to thrive in new environments. Ultimately, it highlights practical, data-driven techniques for the early detection, monitoring, and long-term control of invasive species.

Uploaded September 2026

This book puts the forest first and offers a detailed immersion into forest history, forest stand dynamics, forest ecology, forest-building carbon dynamics, and possible future forest trajectories as the pretext for thinking about timber building technics. 

Uploaded September 2026

Boas of the World is a guide to all sixty-six species currently recognized in the six families comprising the superfamily Booidea. It brings together the expertise of more than sixty researchers from around the world.

Uploaded September 2026

A comprehensive third edition of the essential field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent, featuring **1,429 species**, updated color plates, revised text and distribution maps, and newly identified species. Expanded by 64 pages, it covers residents, migrants, vagrants, and distinct plumages and races.

Uploaded September 2026

Explore the remarkable birds of Crater Lake National Park in this beautifully illustrated guide by Stewart Janes. Featuring species profiles, photographs, and insights into the region’s unique high-country ecology, Birds of Crater Lake National Park is an essential companion for birders of all levels.

Uploaded September 2026

We are not alone. Humans are part of the animal kingdom, deeply entangled with the creatures we eat, domesticate, fear, and depend on. In _The History of the World in 100 Animals_, award-winning author Simon Barnes explores the 100 animals that have most shaped humanity—and how we have shaped them. From agriculture and transport to disease, war, and scientific breakthroughs, Barnes reveals the extraordinary relationship between humans and animals, bringing the history of life on Earth vividly to life.

Uploaded September 2026