John Sparks Bücher

Der Text-Bild-Band beschreibt die verschiedenartigen Landschaften, die naturhistorischen und ökologischen Gegebenheiten Russlands und der zentralasiatischen Republiken. - Vgl. Fernsehserie.

This book is published to accompany the television series entitled Realms of the Russian Bear.

Exploring the beauty of the natural world, Jon Sparks guides readers through 34 breathtaking landscapes, highlighting the most magnificent walking routes across the globe. From Hawaii's majestic mountains to England's Jurassic Coast, the book emphasizes the sensory experience of walking, allowing travelers to fully appreciate the sights, sounds, and smells of diverse environments. This journey celebrates the connection between nature and the art of walking, inviting readers to discover the wonders that each location has to offer.

The book explores the life of Charles Chilton Moore, a prominent advocate for atheism in the U.S. His influential newspaper, The Bluegrass Blade, gained national recognition for its bold stance on secularism. Moore's legal battles not only challenged societal norms but also led to significant judicial decisions that established important precedents for freedom of religion and freedom of the press in America, highlighting his impact on civil liberties and the secular movement.

All of the 134 living species of owl in the world today--their anatomy, their evolution, and every aspect of their behavior--are here. Owls boast extraordinary sensory abilities. Dozens of full-color photos display a variety of owl species all around the world. 240 pages (16 in color), 62 b/w illus., 6 x 8 1/4.

Linked to a BBC1 television series, this is an account of sexual reproduction in the animal world, culminating in the question of why there should be sex in the first place - the ultimate driving force of evolution, but also selfish, aggressive, competitive and sometimes fatal.