The Science of Ant Communication: A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other    by Pamela Paterson
Price: Free! 8340 words. Language: English. Published on November 25, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Unlike ants themselves, ant communication is no small matter. These tiny creatures have a very sophisticated communication system, and communication drives every facet of their society much like it drives every part of our society. This book presents a fascinating view of the science of ant communication. Bonus: Both general interest and technical versions are included as two-books-in-one.

Squirrels in the Hood    by Lisa Maliga
Price: $2.99 USD. 6160 words. Language: English. Published on September 17, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
When Sunshine the cat departs in 2006, the balcony she once occupied is very empty. Now that birds can be fed, the author does so, also attracting an array of hungry squirrels. Follow the adventures of Alpha, Doc, Cocoa Butter and other squirrel-friends as they dine in the Bird & Squirrel Café located in the Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles. SQUIRRELS IN THE HOOD includes 19 color photos.

Why Do Hummingbirds Humm?    by Eddie Lay
Price: $0.99 USD. 5050 words. Language: English. Published on August 25, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
This is a guide to attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It gives advice not only on attracting them but also on caring for them. The author's advice is based on several years of experience working with hummingbirds.

Sinai Gardens: Retreats in the Sinai High Mountain Region, Egypt    by Zoltan Matrahazi
Price: $6.99 USD. 9480 words. Language: English. Published on August 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
Despite its religious importance the Sinai High Mountain Region in Egypt remains largely unknown to the general public. This concise book gives background info on the unique orchard farming tradition which lives on from Byzantine times with beautiful images of snow, spring, gardens and Bedouin life.

The Nature of Trance    by John Cleesattel
Price: $19.95 USD. 13840 words. Language: English. Published on August 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
The journey to the discovery of the "how" and "why" of hypnosis, trance, and how the mind works in reference to them.

Alligator Attack!    by Walter Parks
Price: $2.99 USD. 6610 words. Language: English. Published on July 13, 2011. Nonfiction » Children's Books » Nature.
We were watching old Tom show us his string of fish. When he threw them back in the water the alligator grabbed them. The boat rocked violently. Tom fell overboard. The Alligator got him. I was 10 and my brother was 8 when it happened. We had to wait until night so we could use flashlights to spot his reflecting eyes. We motored around in the boat until we spotted him. He came for us!

Penzar: Journal of advanced ideas    by Patrick Rael
Price: Free! 39830 words. Language: English. Published on July 11, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
Patrick Rael provides his own solutions for several extremely challenging problems in nature, science, and the humanities. From tornadoes to android robots to physics and more.

The Magic of Iglu Building    by Chad Clifford
Price: $1.99 USD. 4790 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
A 'to the point' field-guide on 'how to build an iglu'. This guide is the 'real thing'! From Introduction: "The iglu building skills I have learned are based on what I could gather from Inuit Elders (& friends) while living of the Arctic. In fact, many Elders were born in igloos and lived the traditional way of life before moving into communities in or around the 1950s.

Secrets of Bow & Drill Fire Starting.    by Chad Clifford
Price: $1.99 USD. 3460 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
This field guide is one that works! It is a short, to the point, practical look at making a fire by rubbing sticks. The author has been making and teaching this method of survival fire lighting for over two decades. The 'Trouble-Shooting' guide in this book supports the reader with many practical solutions to the problems novices and advanced practitioners find.

Bears; Where They Fought    by Malcolm R. Campbell
Price: $0.99 USD. 4710 words. Language: English. Published by Vanilla Heart Publishing  on June 14, 2011. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Nature.
This short introduction to Glacier National Park's Swiftcurrent Valley will delight, entertain, and offer a glimpse into the dramatic history of the most beautiful place on Earth... or so many visitors claim!