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How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World - Hardcover

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by Ethan Tapper (Author)A tender, fearless debut by a forester writing in the tradition of Suzanne Simard, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and Robert Macfarlane. Only those who love trees should cut them, writes forester Ethan Tapper. In How to Love a Forest, he asks what it means to live in a time in which ecosystems are in retreat and extinctions rattle the bones of the earth. How do we respond to the harmful legacies of the past? How do we use our species' incredible power to heal rather than to har...

The Courage of Birds: And the Often Surprising Ways They Survive Winter - Hardcover

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by Pete Dunne (Author), David Allen Sibley (Illustrator)From our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist and birder David Sibley. Despite the seasonal life-sapping cold, birds have evolved strategies that meet winter's vicissitudes head on, driven by the imperative to make i...

Wild Wonder: What Nature Teaches Us about Slowing Down and Living Well - Hardcover

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by Stephen Proctor (Author), Makoto Fujimura (Foreword by)An invitation to explore the life-giving lessons we can learn from the Earth, featuring stunning photography and reflections from an acclaimed visual artist The Earth is the first tangible gift we were given. Yet when did you last pause to appreciate the immensity of the ocean, wander in silence through an ancient forest, or behold the grandeur of a mountain? How long has it been since you've felt grass beneath your feet? Accompanied b...

Nature's Third Cycle: A Story of Sunspots - Paperback

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by Arnab Rai Choudhuri (Author)The cycle of day and night and the cycle of seasons are two familiar natural cycles around which many human activities are organized. But is there a third natural cycle of importance for us humans? On 13 March 1989, six million people in Canada went without electricity for many hours: a largeexplosion on the sun was discovered as the cause of this blackout. Such explosions occur above sunspots, dark features on the surface of the Sun that have been observed thro...

The Wilderness in My Backyard - Paperback

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by Marion T. Smith (Author)While the wilderness has pretty much been compromised, plants and animals survive the best they can. To them the presence of humans is simply another environmental stress on their population, so they adapt, or they find the places humans have neglected (or minimally impacted) to carve out a life. This is what journalist Marion T. Smith has found as he walked the rural roads of Georgia. "Nature exists and persists all around us," he said. "We just have to look around...

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Tuna: Love, Death, and Mercury - Paperback

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by Richard Ellis (Author)Famed marine researcher and illustrator Richard Ellis brings us a work of scientific achievement that will forever change the way we think about fish, fishing, and the dangers inherent in the seafood we eat. The bluefin tuna is one of the world's biggest, fastest, and most highly evolved marine animals, as well as one of its most popular delicacies. Now, however, it hovers on the brink of extinction. Here Ellis explains how a fish that was once able to thrive has beco...

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by Richard Ravalli (Author)2019 Choice Outstanding Academic Title More than any other nonhuman species, it was the sea otter that defined the world's largest oceanscape prior to the California gold rush. In addition to the more conventional aspects of the sea otter trade, including Russian expansion in Alaska, British and American trading in the Pacific Northwest, and Spanish colonial ventures along the California coast, the global importance of the species can be seen in its impact on the E...

The Geology Of Yellowstone National Park - Paperback

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by Clyde Max Bauer (Author)The book ""The Geology Of Yellowstone National Park"" by Clyde Max Bauer is a comprehensive guide to the geological features and history of Yellowstone National Park. The book starts with an introduction to the park's geological setting and the processes that have shaped the landscape over millions of years. It then delves into the various types of rocks and minerals found in the park, including volcanic rocks, sedimentary rocks, and hydrothermal minerals.The book a...

Sheep Farming In America (1912) - Paperback

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by Joseph Elwyn Wing (Author)Sheep Farming In America is a comprehensive guide to raising sheep, written by Joseph Elwyn Wing and first published in 1912. The book covers all aspects of sheep farming, from selecting and breeding sheep to managing a flock, feeding and caring for the animals, and marketing their products. The author draws on his own experience as a successful sheep farmer in New England, as well as the knowledge and expertise of other farmers and industry professionals. The boo...

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by Armand Semple (Author)""Aids To Botany"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of plants, written by Armand Semple and originally published in 1883. The book is intended to provide students of botany with a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques involved in the identification and classification of plants. It covers a wide range of topics, including the structure and function of plant cells, the classification of plant species, and the methods used to collect and preserve p...

The Percheron Horse: In America, In France (1886) - Hardcover

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by Mason Cogswell Weld (Author), Charles Du Hays (Author)""The Percheron Horse: In America, In France"" is a book written by Mason Cogswell Weld in 1886. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Percheron horse breed, which is known for its strength, size, and versatility. The author discusses the history of the breed, its origins in France, and its introduction to America. The book also covers the characteristics of the Percheron horse, including its physical appearance, temperament...

The Horse In Art: From Primitive Times To The Present - Hardcover

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by Lida L. Fleitmann (Author), A. J. Munnings (Foreword by), Edward King (Illustrator)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the origi...

Tungsten Mineralization in the United States: Geological Society of America, Memoir 15 - Hardcover

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by Paul Francis Kerr (Author)Tungsten Mineralization In The United States: Geological Society Of America, Memoir 15 is a comprehensive book written by Paul Francis Kerr. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the tungsten mineralization in the United States. It covers the geological aspects of tungsten mineralization, including the different types of deposits, their formation, and their distribution in the country. The book also provides a detailed overview of the history of tungsten minin...

The Book of the Mushroom: Growing & Harvesting - Paperback

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by A. Defries (Author)Originally published in 1936, this book is a detailed introduction to the cultivation of the mushroom. Full of practical information and instructions on growing and harvesting mushrooms, this book is still of great practical use to today's grower or mushroom enthusiast and even features a short collection of classic recipes. Contents include: introduction - The Nature of The Mushroom - Site and Soil - Buildings - Manures - Spawns - Making up Beds - Care of Beds - Disease...

Letters on the Study of Nature - Paperback

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by Alexander Herzen (Author)CONTENTS Empiricism and Idealism Science and Nature - The Phenomenology of Thought Greek Philosophy The Last Epoch of Ancient Science Scholasticism Descartes and Bacon Bacon and His School in England Realism Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.54 x 8.48 x 5.48 IN Publication Date: June 14, 2004

A Guide for Equine Soft Tissue Rehabilitation: The Plan Book - Paperback

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by Rebecca Kells Brotemarkle (Author) Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 14, 2009

Mead - A Collection of Articles on the History and Production of Mead - Paperback

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by Various (Author)This volume contains a collection of articles on mead production, with information on its history, development, equipment, methodology, and much more besides. Complete with interesting information and a wealth of insightful, practicable tips, this guide will appeal to discerning brewers and enthusiasts, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many antique texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind...

The Great Dane - A Complete Anthology of the Dog - Hardcover

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by Various (Author)The Great Dane - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about the breed - T...

Taxidermy - A Complete Guide to the Methods of Collecting, Preparing, Mounting and Displaying Animals - Paperback

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by Various (Author)This comprehensive guide to taxidermy comprises eleven detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft. Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; Market Trophy Hunting; How to Select and Study Fresh Specimens; Birds; Fishes; Small Mammals...

Pollinators of the American West: A Field Guide to Over 300 Invertebrate Pollinators - Paperback

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by Denver Botanic Gardens (Author), Butterfly Pavilion (Author)This authoritative, easy-to-use photographic reference to over 250 species of invertebrate pollinators in the American West will introduce readers to the creatures that feed our flowers, protect our ecosystems, and power our agriculture. This guide covers the Western United states, including Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, Oregon and California. This guide catalogs and profiles the...

Chance Is the Providence of Adventurers - Hardcover

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by M. Scotty Lamkin (Author)For author M. Scotty Lamkin, a conventional lifestyle at a traditional job was a horribly mundane way to approach life. On January 16, 1979, he arrived in Alaska with fifty dollars in his pocket, two duffel bags, and a backpack. A long way from his Kentucky homeland, Lamkin journeyed to Alaska expecting adventure, and he was not disappointed. Chance Is the Providence of Adventurers narrates many of Lamkin's true-life escapades in Alaska's remote bush country. In th...

Honey, We Shoulda' Bought the Ark: Stories about My Animal Family with a Christian Touch - Paperback

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by James Dick (Author)Honey, We Shoulda' Bought the Ark follows a man's major adjustment from an urban to rural lifestyle and his development of a much deeper love for animals, both domestic and wild. This change of life is supported by the loving encouragement of his wife, a true animal lover who can "talk with the animals" without even uttering a word. They clearly understand each other and respond in kind. The book is a compilation of stories about many of these animals, including horses, ...

Floriographic: Secret Garden: An Artist's Coloring Book of the Hidden Language of Flowers - Paperback

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by Vasilisa Romanenko (Author)Discover a secret language that unfolds blossom by blossomEnter a world of enchanting blooms and hidden meanings, where every petal tells a tale and each hue holds a secret. Floriographic: Secret Garden is a coloring journey into the romantic realm of floral symbolism. Within the pages, you'll find more than just gorgeous art--you'll discover a universe of emotions expressed through flowers, leaves, and stems. Embrace the legend of the asters, known as stars on e...

Lady Bugs - For Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers - Paperback

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by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Jean Hall (Author)Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Lady Bugs - For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with lady bugs. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. http: //AmazingAnimalBooks.com The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and whi...

The Zero-Waste Lifestyle: Live Well by Throwing Away Less - Paperback

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by Amy Korst (Author), Bill McKibben (Foreword by)A practical guide to generating less waste, featuring meaningful and achievable strategies from the blogger behind The Green Garbage Project, a yearlong experiment in living garbage-free. Trash is a big, dirty problem. The average American tosses out nearly 2,000 pounds of garbage every year that piles up in landfills and threatens our air and water quality. You do your part to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but is it enough? In The Zero-Waste Li...

Nature Speaks: Messages from the Consciousness of our World - Paperback

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by Diana Lynn Kekule (Author)Come forth into the light of things, Let nature be your teacher. William WadsworthWhen you look into the eyes of an animal, do you see its inner beauty? Do you sense the life-force within a tree? Do you hear sweetness in birdsong? Do you feel the heartbeat of a stone in your hands? If you answered "yes" to any of these, it means you have connected with the divine consciousness of that being--its spirit-soul. These are just a few of the infinite ways to commune wit...

Swimming Upstream: Four Generations of Fishmongering - Hardcover

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by Michael F. Foley (Author)In 1898 a 16-year-old immigrant with a sixth-grade education and not much more than the clothes on his back landed in Boston. By 1906, this immigrant, Michael Foley, had started a fresh fish company. In 2005, Michael Foley's great-granddaughter, Laura, together with Peter, her co-owner husband, became the fourth generation to own and operate the Foley Fish Company, the seafood industry's standard for quality, consistency, and integrity. Swimming Upstream is the sto...

Policy and Governance in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: A Relational Equity Approach - Paperback

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by Anastasia Koulouri (Editor), Nikolai Mouraviev (Editor)This book discusses the balance of priorities within the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus and its impact on policy development and implementation, highlighting innovative perspectives in adopting a holistic approach to identify, analyse and manage the nexus component interdependencies. Due to increasing demands for natural resources, the WEF nexus has emerged as a response to the numerous global challenges. Addressing WEF challenges often...

100 Animal Coloring Book for Older Kids & Teens: An Adult Coloring Book with Lions, Elephants, Owls, Horses, Dogs, Cats, and Many More! (Animals with - Paperback

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by Sketch Books (Author)100 ANIMAL PATTERNS TO COLOR - creator of best-selling coloring books.This adult coloring book has over 100 animal patterns and provides hours of stress relief throughcreativeexpression. It features small and big creatures from forests, oceans, deserts and grasslands.Designs range incomplexity and detail from beginner to expert-level.You will Love this Coloring Book. It offers: Stress Relieving Designs that are Great for Relaxation. Each coloring page is designed to pr...

Animals Coloring Book: Animals Coloring Book Coloring Books for Kids Awesome Animals Cute Animal Coloring Book for Kids Coloring Pages of Ani - Paperback

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by Sksaberfan Publication (Author)Coloring Book Is Different Than Others: ✔️ Specially created with love by parents for their children ✔️ Creativity page to practice your own drawings ✔️ Over pages to color and another 62 to express your creativity ✔️ Wide variety of cute little animals ✔️ Color the pages with a crayon, pen, marker, and/or crayon of your choice. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 20, 2021