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Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game: Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb, Poultry, Rabbit, Venison - Paperback

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by John J. Mettler (Author)This guide takes the mystery out of butchering, covering everything you need to know to produce your own expert cuts of beef, venison, pork, lamb, poultry, and small game. John J. Mettler Jr. provides easy-to-follow instructions that walk you through every step of the slaughtering and butchering process, as well as plenty of advice on everything from how to dress game in a field to salting, smoking, and curing techniques. You'll soon be enjoying the satisfyingly sup...

Valuing U.S. National Parks and Programs: America's Best Investment

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Report copyright infringementby Linda J. Bilmes (Author), John B. Loomis (Author)This book provides the first comprehensive economic valuation of US National Parks (including Monuments, Seashores, Lakeshores, Recreation Areas, Historic sites) and National Park Service Programs.Author BiographyLinda J. Bilmes is the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University, U.S.A.John B. Loomis is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural an...

Change Starts Now: 100 Lessons from a full-time Changemaker

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Report copyright infringementby Melati Wijsen (Author)Inspired by her own successes and failures, Melati Wijsen takes you on her journey of becoming a changemaker and the 100 lessons she learned along the way. Change Starts Now shares an insight into what it was like for a 12-year-old girl growing up in the movement, and how anyone, anywhere, no matter their age, can get involved too.'In a world that can sometimes feel consumed by darkness, Melati is a shining light.' The World's Largest Less...

Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker's Guidebook

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Report copyright infringementby Nick Mucha (Editor), Patrick Thomas (Editor), Jessica Flint (Editor)A Global Guidebook for Activism in the Age of Climate Chaos and Social InjusticeIn 1994, Patagonia invited representatives from 75 grassroots nonprofit organizations to gather and learn from active experts how to be more effective at what they do. Through this ongoing conference as well as years of funding these organizations, Patagonia has helped thousands of activists make the changes they en...

What Can We Do by Friday?: The Practical Guide to Personal Climate Action

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Report copyright infringementby David Benattar (Author), Tony Balfour (Author) Number of Pages: 214 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: April 18, 2025

The Art of Impact: Action Principles for a World in Crisis from the Extraordinary Life of Hansjörg Wyss, an Authorized Biography - Hardcover

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by Paul Orzulak (Author), Seth Schulman (Author), Vice President Al Gore (Foreword by)"One of the most significant conservationists of our time--indeed, of all time." --Vice President Al Gore, from the Foreword He is the most impactful conservationist in the world, a man responsible for protecting more than one hundred million acres of land and more than three million square kilometers of ocean. Yet, chances are, you have never heard of him. Hansjörg Wyss grew up in a working-class family in...

Feeding Cities: Improving Local Food Access, Security, and Resilience

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Bosso (Editor)There is enormous current interest in urban food systems, with a wide array of policies and initiatives intended to increase food security, decrease ecological impacts and improve public health. This volume is a cross-disciplinary and applied approach to urban food system sustainability, health, and equity. The contributions are from researchers working on social, economic, political and ethical issues associated with food systems. The...

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Report copyright infringementby Terry Smith (Author)Iconomy: Towards a Political Economy of Images argues that imagery of all kinds--from visual icons in social media, advertising, news broadcasting and political campaigns, in architecture and art through to more private realms such as dreams--has become a definitive force in the shaping of contemporary life. It has become a vital part, often a primary medium, in most of the many economies operative within contemporary societies, in commercia...

Wild Sonoma: Exploring Nature in Wine Country - Paperback

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by Charles Hood (Author), Lynn Horowitz (With), Jeanne Wirka (With)An all-access guide to the abundant natural splendor of Sonoma County.Wild Sonoma celebrates the spectacular and resilient natural landscapes of Sonoma County, which along with its neighboring counties is one of the world's premier winegrowing regions. Our exploration launches with an entertaining primer on ecology basics, including the impact of fire, before a fun fact-filled survey of sixty-two of the area's iconic and commo...

Foraging: Explore Nature's Bounty and Turn Your Foraged Finds Into Flavorful Feasts - Paperback

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by Mark Vorderbruggen (Author)Examine your world to find fresh and tasty wild foods! Stumbling upon plump wild berries on a hike or discovering succulent fresh mushrooms on the forest floor can be a welcome surprise. Turn up these happy accidents to a whole new level with the only guide on foraging you'll ever need! Chock full of tips on finding and identifying fruits, flowers, roots, shoots, nuts, foliage, and more, this helpful guide shows you how to safely and successfully find and enjoy w...

The Once and Future Forest: California's Iconic Redwoods - Hardcover

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by Save the Redwoods League (Author), Sam Hodder (Introduction by)Five writers capture the majesty and grandeur of California's famed redwoods Originally published in celebration of Save the Redwoods League's 100th anniversary, and here newly adapted for a trade audience, The Once and Future Forest explores the grandeur of the redwood ecosystems that sustain California and the deep love they have engendered in scientists, writers, artists, and the general public. At the heart of this celebra...

The Wonder of North American Agates - Paperback

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by Dan R. Lynch (Author), Bob Lynch (Author)Celebrate North America's banded gemstones with this stunning coffee-table book about agates. Agates--few other natural formations exhibit the tremendous variety seen in these curiously banded gemstones. No two agates are exactly alike when it comes to color, pattern, or shape. Although they are found on every continent, many well-known and significant varieties are present in North America--fortification agates, fire agates, Lake Superior agates, a...

Birds of Northern California - Paperback

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by David E. Quady (Author), Jon L. Dunn (Author), Kimball L. Garrett (Author)Designed for beginning and experienced birders. David Quady and his nationally acclaimed fellow authors have written text for the over 390 species of birds that are found from Monterey County to the northern border of California in our best-selling format: Description, Similar Species, Seasonal Abundance, Where to Find, Habitat, Diet and Behavior, Voice and Did You Know. More than 500 photographs illustrate species, ...

National Audubon Society Trees of North America - Hardcover

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by National Audubon Society (Author)Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the trees of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers "[Makes] it easier than ever to figure out which trees are in your yard or are along the trail while you'...

Land of Extraction: Property, Fracking, and Settler Colonialism

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca R. Scott (Author)2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsExplores fracking's dual impact on settler colonial culture and sustainability Through meticulous research and poignant storytelling, Land of Extraction unravels the complex web of relationships between humans, places, and the environment, all bound by the concept of private property. It presents a thought-provoking analysis of how settler colonial culture imposes limits on environ...

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Report copyright infringementby Lynne Lewis (Author), Thomas Tietenberg (Author)Environmental Economics and Policy is a best-selling text for environmental economics courses. Offering a policy-oriented approach, it introduces economic theory, empirical fieldwork, and case studies which show how underlying economic principles provided the foundation for environmental policies.Author BiographyLynne Lewis is Elmer W. Campbell Professor of Economics at Bates College, Maine, USA.Tom Tietenberg is ...

Transforming Food Systems: Narratives of Power

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Report copyright infringementby Molly D. Anderson (Author)This book focuses on the contested nature and competing narratives of food system transformations, despite it being widely acknowledged that changes are essential for the safeguarding of human and planetary health and well-being.The book approaches food system transformation through narratives, or the stories we tell ourselves and others about how things work. Narratives are closely connected with theories of change, although food syst...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Tietenberg (Author), Lynne Lewis (Author)Natural Resource Economics: The Essentials offers a policy-oriented approach to the increasingly influential field of natural resource economics that is based upon a solid foundation of economic theory and empirical research. This second edition provides updated data, new studies, and more international examples.Author BiographyTom Tietenberg is the Mitchell Family Professor of Economics Emeritus at Colby College, Ma...

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Report copyright infringementby C. J. S. Thompson (Author)""The Mystery and Lure of Perfume"" by C. J. S. Thompson is a comprehensive exploration of the history, science, and art of perfumery. The book delves into the origins of perfume, the chemistry behind its creation, and the cultural significance of fragrance throughout history. Thompson also explores the role of perfume in society, from its use in religious ceremonies to its association with luxury and status. The book includes profiles...

Disputed Waters: Native Americans and the Great Lakes Fishery

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Doherty (Author)This disturbing study of the struggle of the Chippewa and Ottawa Indians for traditional fishing rights in the Great Lakes raises legal and public policy questions that extend far beyond that region. Who owns common-property resources in the United States? Who should manage those resources and for whose benefit? Should Native Americans be accorded rights which supersede those of other citizens and restrict their economic and recreational ...

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Report copyright infringementby William Adams Lippincott (Author), Leslie Ellsworth Card (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kirk Lester Hatch (Author), John Lawless Tormey (Author), Rolla Cecil Lawry (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work...

The Transformation of America: As Government Grows Liberty Yields

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Report copyright infringementby George E. Pfautsch (Author)"The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government". That observation was made by our third president, Thomas Jefferson. He also made the statement that "The course of history shows that as government grows, liberty decreases". This book chronicles the steady growth of our government since this nation was founded. It also notes the manner in which that growth ha...

Big Box USA: The Environmental Impact of America's Biggest Retail Stores

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Report copyright infringementby Bart Elmore (Editor), Rachel S. Gross (Editor), Sherri Sheu (Editor)Big Box USA presents a new look at how the big box retail store has dramatically reshaped the US economy and its ecosystems in the last half century. From the rural South to the frigid North, from inside stores to ecologies far beyond, this book examines the relationships that make up one of the most visible features of late twentieth-century and early twenty-first-century American life. The r...

The Folk-Lore of Plants: Superstitions, Charms, and Plant Magic

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Report copyright infringementby T. F. Thiselton Dyer (Author)A grimoire of green magic, The Folklore of Plants explores the traditional beliefs and magical associations tied to flowers, herbs, and trees across many centuries and cultures. Whether used to ward off spirits, attract love, or divine the future, each plant carries generations of lore and wisdom. Drawing from ancient texts, rural customs, and oral history, T. F. Thiselton Dyer reveals how plants have been traditionally used not onl...

Samhain: Traditional Magic, Recipes, and Tales for Halloween

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Report copyright infringementby Wyrd Books (Author), Lizzie Stoddart (Editor)Honour the Witches' New Year with this magical guide to Samhain. In a collection of age-old traditions, powerful spells, and seasonal crafts and recipes, celebrate the mystical traditions of the Halloween Sabbat. Samhain takes place when the veil between worlds is thin, the spirits of our ancestors roam among us once more, and, in many places, the natural world is going through its most intense period of change. Know...

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by Brooke Barker (Author)New York Times Bestseller A delightful and quirky compendium of the Animal Kingdom's more unfortunate truths, with over 150 hand-drawn illustrations. Ever wonder what a mayfly thinks of its one-day lifespan? (They're curious what a sunset is.) Or how a jellyfish feels about not having a heart? (Sorry, but they're not sorry.) This melancholy menagerie pairs the more unsavory facts of animal life with their hilarious thoughts and reactions. Sneakily informative, and wi...

Earth Magick: A Grimoire of Nature Spells

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Report copyright infringementby Cheralyn Darcey (Author)A beautiful treasury of nature-based spells from a popular expert, this guide explores the healing power of flowers, herbs and trees. Explore the magical qualities and healing power of plants with this beautiful collection of spells. Plants have the ability to heal, comfort and nourish, and hold ancient energies that have been used to create magic spells throughout time. Tap into this magical power to facilitate change and find the suppo...

Evangeline Adams' Complete Astrological Guide to the Zodiac: Containing 'Your Place in the Sun', 'Your Place Among the Stars', & 'Astrology for Everyo

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Report copyright infringementby Evangeline Adams (Author), Aleister Crowley (Contribution by)Embark on a celestial journey with this timeless collection of Evangeline Adams' three classic works: Astrology: Your Place in the Sun, Astrology: Your Place Among the Stars, and Astrology for Everyone. Widely regarded as one of the most influential astrologers of the twentieth century, Evangeline Adams worked with Aleister Crowley to bring astrology into the modern age through insightful and accessib...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeanette Richardson-Herring (Author)Dust of Shooting StarsMy skin is holdinga whole universefilled with the dustof shooting stars and galaxiesjust waiting to be set freepulsatingpushingprodding to rejoin the source of life... Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.62 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 29, 2020

The California Field Atlas: Deluxe Edition - Imitation Leather

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by Obi Kaufmann (Author)Limited edition of 5,000 copies Larger hardcover format with illustrated endpapers, ribbon bookmark, and an imitation leather cover Since its release in September 2017, the original edition of The California Field Atlas has sold over 30,000 copies The California Field Atlas has quickly established itself as a new classic of California nature writing Obi Kaufmann resides in Oakland, CAAuthor Biography Growing up in the East Bay as the son of an astrophysicist and a ps...

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by Kirsten McKnight Ward (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), R. Rohrer Joseph (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), B. McKnight Karl (Text by (Art/Photo Books))This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 58 mushroom species, both common and rare. They include gilled mushrooms, boletes, polypores, and more. The guide also includes tips for identification and specifics on poisonous species. The Midwest region includes the following states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South D...