Nature study is not just for crunchy granola, back to nature, tree hugger types. You don’t need to strap a two hundred pound backpack onto your aching spine and head off into some Blair Witch project area just to teach your younglings about trees and wildlife. Color field guides are extremely helpful, but you certainly don’t need an advanced degree in botany to teach your child the difference between a morning glory and a daisy.
The Book lets readers of all levels of mathematical sophistication (or lack thereof) understand the origins, patterns, and interrelationships of different numbers. Whether it is a visualization of the Catalan numbers or an explanation of how the Fibonacci numbers occur in nature, there is something in here to delight everyone. The diagrams and pictures, many of which are in color, make this book particularly appealing and fun.
Physical Sciences: Notable Research and Discoveries
The term "physics" is deriven from the Greek word "physikos" which means "of nature." Physics is the study of nature in its essential form and its goal is to explain as much of the world as possible in the most concise and accurate manner, as the ancient Greeks attempted in such theories as the four fundamental substances that they believed comprised the universe—earth, air, water, and fire.
Butterfly Photographer's Handbook: A Comprehensive Reference for Nature Photographers
An in-depth look at butterflies and how to best capture them on film, this fascinating handbook is equal parts field guide and photography handbook. A complete overview of the winged creatures’ ecological system is provided, which details everything from species identification and the habits and habitats of North American butterflies to differentiating moths from butterflies and learning where and when it is best to find these beautiful insects.
Man is always in the quest for something, for better living, more happiness, etc. Instead, very often, unwillingly, he finds himself in undesirable situations. He ignores the most fundamental principles and laws of the universe, and yet, he expects everything to be okay. That is simply not possible. The universe does not revolve around our sweet wishes; there are certain principles and laws in existence, and we are all subjected to them; we are all governed by them.
