Georgius Florentius Gregorius, better known to posterity as Gregory, Bishop of Tours, was born about 538 to a highly distinguished Gallo-Roman family in Clermont in the region of Auvergne. Best known for his 10-book Histories (often called the History of the Franks), Gregory left us detailed account[...]

No other continent offers the opportunity to see such diverse wildlife -- up close and in its natural habitat. Eco-tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers will find African Wildlife to be the essential pocket-sized, folding guide as they travel. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 14[...]

When tracking animals in Africa, guides rely on spoor (tracks and dung) to let them know where and when animals are travelling. African Animal Tracks is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the travelling nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights more than 80 species an[...]

With its wide variety of habitats, Costa Rica is home to over 500,000 species of wildlife (over 300,000 of which are insects). This travel destination nature guide will be appreciated by eco-tourists, adventurers and travelers alike. Costa Rican Wildlife is filled with beautiful illustrations highli[...]

A diverse wildlife playground, over 1,000 species of vertebrate are found in Alaska, with 32 of them carnivorous (more than any other state). Alaska Wildlife is an essential guide for the eco-tourist or the intrepid traveler visiting this frontier. Detailed color illustrations highlight over 140 fam[...]

The growing season may be shorter than other states, but many of the plants and trees in Alaska produce spectacular wildflowers and colorful foliage. Alaska Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect nature travel companion for this state. Pocket-sized & lightweight, it will help to identify over 140 fami[...]

A diverse and habitat-rich state, California offers many spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. On a visit to California there is an opportunity to see grey whales breaching off the coast during migration, to thousands of snow geese taking to flight at the same moment. California Wildlife is th[...]

Hawaii lays claim to the first refuge in the nation established to protect forest birds in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. Eco-tourists, vacationers and state residents will find Hawaii Birds to be the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for travel. This beautifully illustrated guide highli[...]

Do you have annoying pests in the home or garden? House & Garden Pests will appeal to the eco-minded home owner. This pocket-sized, folding guide identifies the most common pests and provides ways to control them organically. Over 75 species of wood chewers, blood suckers, garden wreckers and food p[...]

This Duraguide teaches how to identify the skulls and bones of common North American mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Indulge your inner explorer and learn how to infer the behavior of animals based on their skull and limb shape and dental patterns. This nearly indestructible guide a[...]

Familiar species, common plants, and natural phenomena are introduced in these beautifully illustrated guides to nature and the outdoors. Printed on the same heavy-duty waterproof stock as the titles in the popular Duraguide(TM) series, these Waterproof Pocket Guides are highly durable for use in th[...]

Researchers in management, industrial engineering, operations, and computer science have intensely studied scheduling for more than 50 years, resulting in an astounding body of knowledge in this field. Handbook of Scheduling: Algorithms, Models, and Performance Analysis, the first handbook on schedu[...]