Describes the history and culture of Vienna, shares the observations of past visitors, and recommends hotels and restaurants

An attention-grabbing primer on mankind's direct and indirect effects on the natural world explains how such topics as global trends, economic disparity, and invasive species, among others, have changed the world in which we live.

A heavily illustrated book covering a range of subjects about birds: descendants of dinosaurs; evolutionary examples; discussion of aerodynamics; all about feathers; self-defence; songs; nesting; eggs; and others. Birds range from ostriches and penguins to owls and hawks to flamingos and parrots.

From fascinating facts to differing nesting practices and comparisons of beaks and songs, an informative book features a wide range of feathered friends, from owls to toucans.