Nature and Wildlife

Starting with the moment of the Big Bang—at exactly one ten-millionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second—this book charts a history of space and time all the way through the evolution of our solar system, the birth of stars and the formation of life on Earth, to the future of our galaxy and beyond.

Heroines of Horticulture is a celebration and a salute to 100 brave, determined, creative women who shaped North America’s heritage and its landscape. They needed courage and determination and there are tales of invention, creativity, dogged research, innovation, perspiration and inspiration which helped to shape North America.

On the surface, cats may seem to care about very little other than finding the sunniest spots to nap or the best boxes to hide in, but they have higher paths, greater purposes and truer callings in life.

Guidance and simple wisdom inspired by our feline friends! CAT WISDOM is a collection of photographs and words of wisdom from the world of adorable kittens. Opening up to the wisdom of the felines can teach us about the importance of relaxation, making time for fun, expressing ourselves freely, believing in ourselves and most importantly how to reach our goals and get what we want.

The word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to "he who scratches with his hands." Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a once securely closed trash container can attest to how skilful raccoons are with their front paws.