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"For an urban naturalist, the simple act of walking down a city street is full of delightful distractions. I have to duck down this side street to see whats growing along that pavement edge. Im compelled to stop for a 360-degree scan of the rooftops to locate the source of that bird call. And I cant resist crossing the road and kneeling down to get a closer look at whats buzzing around under that tree. Rambling along pavements and hunting for wildlife, Im the opposite of the detached, purposeless flaneur who idly observes city life of the human form. Theres nature hunting to be done."Feral pigeons, foxes and fireweed are fascinating, but theres more to urban nature. In Wild Pavements, naturalist Amanda Tuke shares her delight in the overlooked and under-appreciated wildlife in our UK cities, finds the people who care for it, takes groups out to enjoy it and explores what the current thinking in ecology and conservation means for the future of urban nature.Join the author as she explores London from the City out to the suburbs and visits Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Hull, Aberdeen and other cities in the British Isles, exploring the diversity of our urban nature and the surprising places you can find it. From wild bees living on a canal bank and peregrine falcons nesting on a civic centre, to rare plants in pavement cracks and new fish-life in trolley-filled urban rivers, her discoveries are there for anyone to enjoy. And noticing the wild world around you may just change the way you think about our cities for good.

What can we learn from our landscape?How can Geomythography help us understand our cultural heritage?What is Geomythography?Geomythography: The interpretation of prehistoric and later societies at specific locales through a combination of oral tradition, place-names, landscape analysis and archaeology. The process is a means of finding new perspectives and interpretations to further the understanding of early and extant cultures and the continuities between them.In this book, Stuart McHardy unveils the intricate ties between Scotlands landscapes and the rich tapestry of its pre-Christian and later traditions. Geomythography is a vital lens through which to understand the enduring relationship between the land and its people.He invites you to discover how communities have thrived within the land of Scotland, fostering a deep-rooted cultural connection. He argues that respect for our ancestors and the knowledge they imparted shape not only individual identity but also communal responsibility towards future generations. This book is an essential read for history enthusiasts, folklore lovers and anyone interested in finding out more about Scotlands Geomythography.Connect to the past and Scotlands natural environment in this captivating exploration of cultural continuity.

Compreendendo todos os continentes, da Pré-História ao início do século XXI, Uma breve história do mundo em 50 lugares apresenta uma nova perspectiva sobre a evolução do nosso planeta ao destacar cin