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by Leigh Calvez (Author)"You'll come away from this riveting book blessed with owl wisdom that will enlarge your world forever." --Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology and The Soul of an Octopus In this New York Times bestseller, Leigh Calvez explores the night forest to uncover the secret lives of owls in this illuminating book for birders, animal lovers, and readers of H is for Hawk. Join a naturalist on her adventures into the world of owls, owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest-...

Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region

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Report copyright infringementby Denver Botanic Gardens (Author)Featuring more than 1245 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide is the must-have portable reference for the wildflowers the Rocky Mountain Region. Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as user-f...

Bees of the World: A Guide to Every Family

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Report copyright infringementby Laurence Packer (Author)A beautifully illustrated introduction to the incredible variety of bees from around the world When many people think of bees, they are likely to picture the western domesticated honey bee, insects that live in large, socially complex societies inside a hive with a single queen and thousands of workers. But this familiar bee is just one of more than 20,000 species of bees--and almost none of the others is anything like it. In Bees of the...

The Restless Northwest: A Geological Story

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Report copyright infringementby Hill Williams (Author)The Restless Northwest provides a brief, easy-to-follow overview of the geologic processes that shaped the Northwest.One of the attractions of the Northwest is its varied terrain, from the volcanic Cascade Range to the flood-scoured scablands of eastern Washington and the eroded peaks of the northern Rockies. These vast differences are the result of a collision of the old and the new. The western edge of Idaho was once the edge of ancient ...

Not Just Trees: The Legacy of a Douglas-Fir Forest

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Claire Dirks-Edmunds (Author), Robert Michael Pyle (Foreword by)The word "unique" is overused. But in the case of Not Just Trees, that description is accurate.Not Just Trees is the gracefully written story of life in an ancient Oregon Coast Range forest. Covering a span of more than sixty years, it is the tale of the mighty Douglas-firs and cedars and hemlocks that once grew there. But an ancient forest is more than just trees, and this book is also about ...

In the Shadow of the Mountain: The Spirit of the CCC

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin G. Hill (Author), Craig Holstine (Foreword by)On March 21, 1933, with the nation in darkest despair because of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to create a civilian conservation corps to be used in forestry, the prevention of soil erosion, flood control, and similar projects. Thus, just seventeen days after taking office, Roosevelt's New Deal had launched the mobilization of the largest peacetime labor army in American ...

The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors

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Report copyright infringementby David George Haskell (Author)WINNER OF THE 2018 JOHN BURROUGHS MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING NATURAL HISTORY WRITING "Both a love song to trees, an exploration of their biology, and a wonderfully philosophical analysis of their role they play in human history and in modern culture." --Science Friday The author of Sounds Wild and Broken and the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits with nature's most magnificent networkers -- trees David Haskell has won acc...

Foxfire 4: Fiddle Making, Spring Houses, Horse Trading, Sassafras Tea, Berry Buckets, Gardening

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Report copyright infringementby Foxfire Fund Inc (Author), Eliot Wigginton (Editor)"Portions of this book first appeared in Foxfire magazine"--T.p. verso.Front JacketFiddle making, spring houses, horse trading, sassafras tea, berry buckets, gardening, and other affairs of plain living are the topics covered in this volume.Author BiographyThe Foxfire Fund is a nonprofit organization that has been preserving and fostering Appalachian culture through its bestselling series of anthologies, starti...

Bob the Robin: A Love Letter to Britain's Favourite Bird

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Putman (Author)The story of an incredible friendship between one man and a wild robin, and a beautiful celebration of Britain's favorite bird "When a robin appears, a loved one is near" In 2019, Tony Putman was working as a gardener in Edenbridge, Kent, when he noticed a bold robin sitting on a branch of an old plum tree. The robin glanced in his direction as he approached, but he didn't move, so Tony grabbed his camera and took a photo. This would be the...

Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California

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Report copyright infringementby Noah Siegel (Author), Christian Schwarz (Author)A comprehensive and user-friendly field guide for identifying the many mushrooms of the northern California coast, from Monterey County to the Oregon border. Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast will help beginning and experienced mushroom hunters alike to find and identify mushrooms, from common to rare, delicious to deadly, and interesting to beautiful. This user-friendly reference covers coastal California from Monte...

The Mushroom Book For Beginners: 2nd Edition Revised: A Mycology Starter or How To Be A Backyard Mushroom Farmer And Grow The Best Edible Mushrooms At

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Randall (Author)From the author of the #1 Amazon Bestsellers 'The Bee Book - An Apiculture Starter' and 'The Worm Book - A Vermiculture Starter' comes this brand new introductory guide to growing mushrooms at home.Free Gift with Every Purchase!All purchasers are now entitled to download a brand new bonus, The Backyard Farm Book of Edible Landscaping - absolutely FREE!(See back of book for details)Hello!Thankyou for taking the time to look at my book.Are y...

The Bee Book For Beginners 2nd Edition (Revised) An Apiculture Starter or How To Be A Backyard Beekeeper And Harvest Honey From Your Own Bee Hives

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Randall (Author)If you have a taste for honey or an adventurous side, maybe you have thought of becoming a beekeeper. What would you really be in for, though? Is it really a job or is it a fun way to get your own honey? Well, it's really both. Being a beekeeper is a lot of work, but it also has a lot of benefits. Anyone can do it, as long as they are prepared. You can't just wake up one day, decide to be a beekeeper and start immediately! You have to know...

Chasing Shadows: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark

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Report copyright infringementby Greg Skomal (Author), Ret Talbot (Author)"At last: the story of tracking the ocean's most charismatic and controversial predator, compellingly told by the man who has learned more about the Atlantic great white shark than any other person alive. You must not miss this fantastic book!" --Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an OctopusDr. Greg Skomal, one of the leading great white shark experts in the country, reveals the true nature o...

Following the Fish: A History of Commercial Fishing Along Minnesota's North Shore

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Risku (Author)The first comprehensive history of commercial fishing and fishing settlements along Minnesota's North Shore shares new conclusions regarding the fishery from 1650 to the present day.North of Duluth, off of Highway 61, picturesque old fishing structures hint at the era when commercial fishing was the prime pursuit of families in a string of villages and towns that includes Knife River, Tofte, Hovland, and many more. A history of this indust...

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn to identify Texas 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 Texas. Learn about 180 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves, then go to the correct sec...

The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest - Paperback

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by Amanda Swinimer (Author)Sustainable Pacific Northwest-based seaweed harvester Amanda Swinimer describes the ecology, culinary uses, evidence-based health benefits and climate change-resisting potential of seaweed and shares highlights from her remarkable life beneath the waves. Related to the most ancient living organisms on earth, seaweeds are incredible and unique life forms, sharing qualities with both plants and animals, as well as fungi. They have been prized as a nutrient-dense food ...

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by Amber Hendricks (Author), Gavin Scott (Illustrator)Take babies and toddlers on an active, rhyming jaunt through changing seasons and blooming flowers in this sweet board book. Underground, seeds sleep until spring. Rain comes, seeds sprout, and flowers burst into bloom! This board book will help children get excited for springtime fun: watching new creatures in the garden, going on nature walks, and green plants growing everywhere!. Amber Hendricks' short expressive lines with repeated ...

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by Sarah Rose (Author), Eric R. Eaton (Foreword by)An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders--what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, an...

Butterflies of the Northeast: Identify Butterflies with Ease

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Report copyright infringementby Jaret C. Daniels (Author)Your Quick Guide to Identifying Butterflies in the Northeast At the park, in the garden, or on a walk, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Jaret C. Daniels' best-selling butterfly field guides, Butterflies of the Northeast features only species seen in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It is organized by color for quick and ea...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Planisphere and Starfinder is your personal guide to exploring the night sky. It takes the mystery out of astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, helping you to find and recognize objects easily.Starting close to home in the Solar System, it shows you how to observe the Moon, planets, comets, and asteroids, as well as how to make the most of events like eclipses and meteor showers. Then, youâ (TM)ll head for the stars with a guide to th...

Flower School: A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging - Hardcover

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by Calvert Crary (Author)Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York. FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and e...

Nature's Garden: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Thayer (Author)A detailed guide to 41 of the most widespread wild foods in North America, covering how to find and identify them, which parts are used, when and how to harvest them, and how to prepare them for the table. The cultural and natural history of the plants are also discussed. There is no overlap between the plants covered in this book and The Forager's Harvest.Author BiographySamuel Thayer is an internationally recognized authority on edible w...

A Peterson Field Guide to Wildflowers: Northeastern and North-Central North America

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret McKenny (Author), Roger Tory Peterson (Author)Find what you're looking for with Peterson Field Guides--their field-tested visual identification system is designed to help you differentiate thousands of unique species accurately every time. Grouped by color and by plant characteristics, 1,293 species in 84 families are described and illustrated. Included here are all the flowers you're most likely to encounter in the eastern and north-central U.S., west...

House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Childs (Author)A "beautifully written travelogue" that draws on the latest scholarly research as well as a lifetime of exploration to light on the extraordinary Anasazi culture of the American Southwest (Entertainment Weekly). The greatest "unsolved mystery" of the American Southwest is the fate of the Anasazi, the native peoples who in the eleventh century converged on Chaco Canyon (in today's southwestern New Mexico) and built what has been called the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Oliver (Author)"Joy is not made to be a crumb," writes Mary Oliver, and certainly joy abounds in her new book of poetry and prose poems. Swan, her twentieth volume, shows us that, though we may be "made out of the dust of stars," we are of the world she captures here so vividly. Swan is Oliver's tribute to "the mortal way" of desiring and living in the world, to which the poet is renowned for having always been "totally loyal."Author BiographyA private pe...

Pocket Nature: Tree Hugging: Seek Wisdom in the Forest

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Han (Author), Gregory Han (Author)A charming ode to trees and pocket-sized guide to appreciating them in their full glory. Often overlooked amid the hustle and bustle of our modern world, trees have many lessons to impart. In this portable guide crafted to kindle a sense of curiosity and wonder as we explore the nature of trees, you'll discover: The inner workings of the roots, trunk, and crown How trees foster community in the wilderness The basics...

The Wild Horse Effect: Awe, Well-Being, and the Transformative Power of Nature

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Report copyright infringementby Chad Hanson (Author)Combining stunning imagery with insights from the new science of awe and contemplative practices, The Wild Horse Effect reminds us that stepping away from our modern lives and reconnecting with the natural world is essential to our sense of peace, purpose, and well-being. This unique nature book invites you into a world seldom experienced by humans through breathtaking imagery of wild horses on the open plains. In addition, author Chad Hans...

Printing from the Garden: Create Stunning, One-Of-A-Kind Prints with Flowers and Leaves

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Report copyright infringementby Alison Kelly (Author)Create gorgeous floral prints on fabric and paper using the natural pigments of common garden plants, flowers, and leaves with this stunning guide to the art of botanical contact printing. A first-of-its-kind visual guide and instructional handbook, Printing from the Garden showcases the stunning results one can achieve by using 30 common leaves and flowers to print on cloth and paper, capturing their unique forms and colors. No experience...

Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer S. Holland (Author)This cutting-edge science narrative, chock-full of heartwarming case studies, is one woman's quest to learn the true meaning of dog intelligence. This delightful narrative takes readers on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, bestselling author Jennifer S. Holland dig...

Mushrooms: An Introduction to Familiar North American Species

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Report copyright infringementby James Kavanagh (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator)When foraging for wild mushrooms, it is critical to be able to positively identify edible and poisonous species. Mushrooms is your guide to familiar, widespread North American species. This beautifully illustrated pocket guide highlights over 60 familiar edible species and 14 poisonous species and includes tips on identifying and harvesting wild mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-siz...

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by DK (Author), Smithsonian Institution (Contribution by)The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly wr...

Habitats: Discover Earth's Precious Wild Places

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author), Chris Packham (Foreword by)Celebrates and explains the astonishing range of habitats on Earth and the intricate balance of their animal and plant communities This book is a beautiful visual reference to the world's natural habitats and the plants and animals that live there. It explores global habitat types, including desert, Arctic tundra, and tropical forest - and distinctive regional habitats, such as the windswept puna grasslands of the Andes o...