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Wild Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the Natural World

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Higgins (Author), Manuel Bortoletti (Illustrator)Which nations have launched animals into space? Where are the world's cat people? How many humans live in high-risk zones for natural disasters? How far do you have to travel to hug all fifteen of the world's oldest trees? Where in the world do snakes live--or better yet, where can you avoid them?! Find the thought-provoking answers to these questions and many more in Wild Maps for Curious Minds. This infogr...

Wildflowers of the Southeast Field Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Jaret C. Daniels (Author), Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn to identify wildflowers in the Southeast with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by professional nature photographer Jaret C. Daniels and by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in the Southeast. Learn ab...

Feathers: A Beautiful Look at a Bird's Most Unique Feature

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Report copyright infringementby Stan Tekiela (Author)Appreciate the Adornment of BirdsFeathers--possibly the most amazing body covering in the entire animal kingdom. No other covering does all that feathers do. From the delicate down feathers that keep birds warm to the sturdy flight feathers that allow birds to soar, these marvelous structures are something to admire. This coffee table book is filled with stunning, incomparable photos, and it promises to delight as it walks you through the w...

101 Amazing Sights of the Night Sky: A Guided Tour for Beginners

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Report copyright infringementby George Moromisato (Author)See the best that the night sky has to offer. Is there anything more amazing than the night sky? You've seen the stars and the constellations--but there's so much more to discover! This guide by George Moromisato introduces you to 101 sights, from old favorites like Saturn's famous rings to awe-inspiring wonders like the Andromeda Galaxy. Learn what to look for and when and where to find it! The sights are ranked by beauty, accessibil...

Bat Basics: How to Understand and Help These Amazing Flying Mammals

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Krebbs (Author)Separate Fact from Fiction with This Fun, Fascinating GuideWe need bats to eat mosquitoes, pollinate plants, and more. Karen Krebbs has been studying the world's only flying mammals for more than 35 years--and she's sharing her expertise with you. Learn the bat basics, such as how they use echolocation, why they hibernate, and what they eat. Then use the field guide section to identify common and important species to know.Inside You'll Find...

Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds: Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Emus, Guinea Fowl, Ostriches, Partridges, Peafowl, Pheasants, Quails, S

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Report copyright infringementby Carol Ekarius (Author)More than 128 birds strut their stuff across the pages of this definitive primer for intrepid poultry farmers and feather fanciers alike. From the Manx Rumpy to the Redcap and the Ancona duck to his Aylesbury cousin, each breed is profiled with a brief history, detailed descriptions of identifying characteristics, and colorful photography. Comprehensive and fun, Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds celebrates the personalities and ...

Pharmako/Gnosis, Revised and Updated: Plant Teachers and the Poison Path

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Report copyright infringementby Dale Pendell (Author)Delving deep into the world of psychoactive plants, including ayahuasca, Pharmako/Gnosis serves as a comprehensive and standalone guide. Celebrated by readers as a modern classic, this is a must-have for anyone interested in the science, history, and lore of psychoactive substances. In this third and final volume of the Pharmako trilogy, Dale Pendell embarks on a captivating journey through the botanical and cultural landscapes of a diverse...

The Ultimate Guide to Mushrooms: How to Identify and Gather Over 200 Species Throughout North America and Europe

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Report copyright infringementby Guillaume Eyssartier (Author), Julien Norwood (Illustrator), Grace McQuillan (Translator)Everything You Could Ever Want to Know about Mushrooms! Mushrooms are an incredibly vast range of species, including all shapes and sizes and colors. This exciting collection includes a wealth of information on two hundred essential mushroom varieties, including their: Scientific names Habitats Modes of development Botanical specificities Uses in culinary cuisine And mor...

The Biological Recording Handbook: Making Wildlife Count

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Whild (Author)Biological recording is the discipline of writing down natural history observations of a correctly identified species, in a specific location, on a specific date, by a named individual. Simple enough, you may think. But these four pieces of data each have their own pitfalls for the unwary, whether making records or using them in analysis. This is the first time that the all principles and processes of biological recording have been brought t...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas E. Hemmerly (Author)This informative field guide covers the wildflowers of the entire Appalachian region, which stretches from Quebec to northern Alabama, encompassing the Catskills of New York, the Berkshires of Massachusetts, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, and many mountain ranges in between. Using this book, readers will learn to identify this region's wildflowers by shape, color, family, and habitat. Ecologist an...

Bumble Bees of North America: An Identification Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Paul H. Williams (Author), Robbin W. Thorp (Author), Leif L. Richardson (Author)The essential guide for identifying the bumble bees of North America More than ever before, there is widespread interest in studying bumble bees and the critical role they play in our ecosystems. Bumble Bees of North America is the first comprehensive guide to North American bumble bees to be published in more than a century. Richly illustrated with color photographs, diagrams, rang...

This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Mulherin (Author)What happens when a place is so beautiful that everyone wants to go there--and then they stay? This book explores a phenomenon occurring around Michigan's Great Lakes and other high-demand scenic locations across the country: natural landscapes are undergoing profound human and climatological change as people pick up their lives and move to bucolic locations. The Grand Traverse region in northwest lower Michigan has been one of the most im...

The Beachcomber's Companion: An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Marlis Burgard (Author), Jillian Ditner (Illustrator)A lovely beach house book or hostess gift, perfect for any beachy coffee table. Breezy, inviting, and delightful--just like a day at the beach--The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy for readers to identify their...

A Trail Called Home: Tree Stories from the Golden Horseshoe

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Report copyright infringementby Paul O'Hara (Author)An exploration of trees in the Golden Horseshoe and the stories they tell. Trees define so much of Canadian life, but many people, particularly in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario, don't know that much about them. Granted, it is harder here: there are more trees that are native to this area than anywhere else in Canada. The great storytellers of the landscape, trees are looking glasses into the past. They speak of biology, ecology, and g...

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Report copyright infringementby Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn to identify Illinois trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don't grow in Illinois. Learn about 124 species found in the state (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by lea...

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Report copyright infringementby Lewis Blackwell (Author)A stunning celebration of the ocean's beauty, mystery, and power. From the shimmering surface to the shadowy depths, The Life & Love of the Sea takes readers on a breathtaking visual journey through the world's oceans. Featuring cutting-edge underwater photography from leading marine and nature photographers, this book captures the grandeur of coastlines, the serenity of beaches, and the vibrant life teeming beneath the waves Autho...

Mr. Mindbomb: Eco-Hero and Greenpeace Co-Founder Bob Hunter - A Life in Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Bobbi Hunter (Editor), Captain Paul Watson (Introduction by), Elizabeth May (Afterword by)A collection of personal essays detailing the life and achievements of a renowned environmental hero and activist. Mr. Mindbomb is a chronology of the significant events of Bob Hunter's life, written chapter by chapter by those who knew him. Where one contributor leaves off, the next picks up, moving the reader through another moment in time, sharing some new insight. This...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert William Sandford (Author)A pandemic-inspired sequel to the original The Weekender Effect, looking at the current and future challenges facing mountain communities. The pandemic, and the rapid introduction of technologies in its wake that enabled many to work from home, have put spectacular pressure on mountain and other resort communities that were already under siege by outside and foreign speculators and increasingly overwhelmed by owners of second and...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Davies (Author), Peter Menkhorst (Author), Danny Rogers (Author)A compact, richly illustrated field guide to Australia's diverse bird life This book is an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated quick identification guide to all regularly occurring bird species in Australia. Carefully designed to provide key information at your fingertips to enable rapid identification, it covers more than 700 bird species that are resident or regular visitors to the Austr...

Seaweeds of the World: A Guide to Every Order

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Report copyright infringementby John Bothwell (Author)A lavishly illustrated guide to the seaweed families of the world Seaweeds are astoundingly diverse. They're found along the shallows of beaches and have been recorded living at depths of more than 800 feet; they can be microscopic or grow into giants many meters long. They're incredibly efficient at using the materials found in the ocean and are increasingly used in the human world, in applications from food to fuel. They're beautiful, to...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard C. Taylor (Author)A comprehensive bird field guide for the State of Arizona with over 900 photographs. Small enough to fit in cargo pant pockets. More than 500 species of birds are described including alternate plumages, voice, habitat, elevation ranges, behavior and noteworthy comments. Color coded range maps for all major species illustrate seasonal occurrences. Nationally, Arizona has the greatest number of hummingbirds. A specific chart shows which ...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Elbroch (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Mark Elbroch (Illustrator)This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 57 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds whose tracks and scat are most commonly found in California. Each entry includes a thumbnail illustration of the animal, detailed track and scat illustrations with precise size dimensions, and a caption and call-outs to help point out the fine details necessary to make accurate identifications. Both text and illustr...

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Berger (Author), Jonathan Irish (Photographer), Sally Jewell (Foreword by)Packed with hiking advice and 200 photos, this national parks coffee table book will inspire hikers and armchair travelers to explore America's crown jewels. America's 63 national parks are made up of the greatest geographical, geological, and ecological wonders on the planet, and some of their treasures are only available to those willing to walk past the trailhead for just a mile ...

The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More

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Report copyright infringementby Jessica Ford (Author), Rachel Federman (Author), Sonya Patel Ellis (Author)The essential volume on backyard chicken keeping, this book is packed with practical information and clear and charming full-color photographs. Whether you're looking to reduce your environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company, The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible belongs on your shelf. Environmental and homestea...

Queer Animals & Plants Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Kes Otter Lieffe (Author), Anja Van Geert (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.36 x 9.02 x 7.07 IN Publication Date: April 04, 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Elbroch (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Mark Elbroch (Illustrator)This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 53 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds whose tracks and scat are most commonly found. Each entry includes a thumbnail illustration of the animal, detailed track and scat illustrations with precise size dimensions, and a caption and call-outs to help point out the fine details necessary to make accurate identifications. This guide covers the Pacific North...

The Last Empty Places: A Journey Through Blank Spots on the American Map

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Stark (Author)". . . intriguing, both a solid refresher on our savage colonial history and a smart rumination on what it means to get lost."― Outside First time in paperback, ebook, and audio editions Part travel adventure, part history, part exploration Features four specific "blank spots" from across the country and delves into our human relationships with place In The Last Empty Places, bestselling author Peter Stark takes the reader to four of the...

Birds of Southern Africa: Fifth Revised Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Sinclair (Author), Phil Hockey (Author), Warwick Tarboton (Author)A substantially revised and expanded new edition of the bestselling standard field guide for southern Africa, now with a dedicated app providing access to vocalizations Now in its fifth edition, Birds of Southern Africa has been brought fully up to date by its expert authors and greatly enhanced with a wide range of new information and features. Providing comprehensive coverage of the bird li...

The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods

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Report copyright infringementby Greg King (Author)The definitive story of the California redwoods, their discovery and their exploitation, as told by an activist who fought to protect their existence against those determined to cut them down. Every year millions of tourists from around the world visit California's famous redwoods. Yet few who strain their necks to glimpse the tops of the world's tallest trees understand how unlikely it is that these last isolated groves of giant trees still ...

Between the Tides in California: Exploring Beaches and Tidepools

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Report copyright infringementby Ryan P. Kelly (Author), Terrie Klinger (Author), Patrick J. Krug (Author) A fascinating guide to the secret worlds of the intertidal zoneThe vast and diverse California coast is an awe-inspiring place of exploration and discovery, full of life forms that are shockingly unfamiliar. Intertidal fish that can breathe in air, worms that build entire reefs, and seaweeds that can be mistaken for tar spots--these are as common as the more familiar barnacles that eat wi...

The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks

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Report copyright infringementby Terry Tempest Williams (Author)An ode to our national parks, timed for the centennial, by the beloved author of When Women Were BirdsLonglisted for an Andrew Carnegie Medal for ExcellenceA Washington Post Notable Book of the YearAmerica's national parks are breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why more than 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now Terry Tempest Williams, the New York Times bestselling aut...

Alien Worlds: How Insects Conquered the Earth, and Why Their Fate Will Determine Our Future

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Nicholls (Author)A beautifully illustrated journey into the hidden realm of insects Life on Earth depends on the busy activities of insects, but global populations of these teeming creatures are currently under threat, with grave consequences for us all. Alien Worlds presents insects and other arthropods as you have never seen them before, explaining how they conquered the planet and why there are so many of them, and shedding light on the evolutionary ma...