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Rachel Carson: The Sea Trilogy (Loa #352): Under the Sea-Wind / The Sea Around Us / The Edge of the Sea - Hardcover

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by Rachel Carson (Author), Sandra Steingraber (Editor)Pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson explores the wonders of the Earth's oceans in these classics of American science and nature writing. Rachel Carson is perhaps most famous as the author of Silent Spring, but she was first and foremost a "poet of the sea" and the three books collected in this deluxe Library of America volume are classics of American science and nature writing. Under the Sea-Wind (1941), Carson's lyrical debut, offer...

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal - Paperback

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by Mary Roach (Author)"America's funniest science writer" (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn't the stomach digest itself? How much can you ea...

Animal Tracks of the Northwest: Your Way to Easily Identify Animal Tracks

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Poppele (Author)Your Quick Guide to Identifying Animal TracksWhen you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Featuring more than 145 Northwestern mammals of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and northern California, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time--created to look just as they appear in nature! The pocke...

Tracing Florida Journeys: Explorers, Travelers, and Landscapes Then and Now

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Report copyright infringementby Leslie Kemp Poole (Author)Florida Historical Society Charlton Tebeau AwardFlorida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for Florida NonfictionDiscover Florida's unique places acrosstime through writings from history How hasFlorida's land changed across five centuries? What has stayed the same, andwhat remains only in memory? In TracingFlorida Journeys, Leslie Pooledelves into the stories of well-known explorers and travelers who came to thepeninsula and wrote about their...

Around the World in 80 Birds - Hardcover

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by Mike Unwin (Author), Ryuto Miyake (Illustrator)This beautiful and inspiring book tells the stories of 80 birds around the world: from the Sociable Weaver Bird in Namibia which constructs huge, multi-nest 'apartment blocks' in the desert, to the Bar-headed Goose of China, one of the highest-flying migrants which crosses the Himalayas twice a year. Many birds come steeped in folklore and myth, some are national emblems and a few have inspired scientific revelation or daring conservation proj...

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Cussen (Author), Steve Weaver (Illustrator), David M. Dennis (Photographer)20 questions and answers about turtles that will convince you that they are terrific! You'll know the difference between a turtle and a tortoise, and you'll know why they have shells.You'll know what sea turtles drink and how very far they travel. And you'll understand why you shouldnt turn on lights at the beach at night. You will meet baby turtles and some very, very old ones. An...

Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer L. Bristol (Author), Andrew Sansom (Foreword by)Women have been shaping the conservation movement in Texas since the nineteenth century, though their stories are rarely told. Women played an invaluable role in the establishment of parks, protection of wildlife, developing policies that value nature, and defending communities against pollution and destruction of habitat. Their efforts enriched and reinforced the natural heritage of Texas. Wild Women for...

Birds of Northern California - Paperback

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by David Fix (Author), Andy Bezener (Author), Gary Ross (Illustrator)Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond.Author BiographyAndy Bezener has a degree in conservation biology and has done fieldwork for the Canadian Wildlife Service. His concern and admiratio...

The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Brannen (Author)Oneof Vox's Most Important Books of the DecadeNew York Times Editors' Choice 2017Forbes Top 10 Best Environment, Climate, and Conservation Book of 2017As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass extinctions and, in the process, offers us a glimpse...

Adult Coloring Books: Birds & Animals: Zentangle Patterns - Stress Relieving Animals and Birds Coloring Pages for Adults

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Report copyright infringementby Cyrus Dalal (Author)ZenTangled: Adult Coloring Books -Birds and Animals Volume 2 This Adult Coloring Book features 30 original Bird and Animal Illustrations, big and small, from around the world. Each coloring pattern is printed on its own page to prevent bleed through, allowing you to cut out and keep - perfect for Framing. Designs range in complexity from beginner to expert-level. Use your prefferred method of coloring from color pencils, gel pens, mark...

Animal Coloring Books for Adults Relaxation

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Report copyright infringementby Coloring Books for Adults Relaxation (Author)A Beautiful Animal Coloring Book. This beautiful adult coloring book contains pro-artists prepared illustrations: owl, dog, cat, horse, bear, penguin, dinosaur... The 25 drawings are carefully prepared by two groups of artists with various difficulty levels in mind. This way, you can always start easily and continue to perfect your art skills and explore your art potentials. The images are only printed on the front...

Identifying Trees of the East: An All-Season Guide to Eastern North America

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Report copyright infringementby Michael D. Williams (Author)All-season field guide for identifying common trees of eastern NA This popular, field-tested guide for identifying trees in any season, not just when they are in full leaf, features 600 color photos and 200 line drawings showing bark, branching patterns, fruits, flowers, nuts, and overall appearance in addition to leaf color and shape. Accompanying text describes common locations and identifying characteristics. Covers every common t...

Life Through a Dog's Eyes: The Adventures of Ralph

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Report copyright infringementby Kathy Conroy (Author)Have you ever wondered what your dog or cat is thinking? Have you ever pondered the thoughts behind the expressions on their beautiful faces when you are speaking to them? Well come join us, as we take you on the journey of life, through a dog's eyes. As the story unfolds, you find yourself walking hand and paw with Ralph the bulldog on a trip down memory lane. Ralph would like to share with you his views on life and the wonderful way he se...

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Report copyright infringementby Ashok Kalyan Verma (Author)Life in India has changed beyond recognition in the last seventy years, and I am making an effort at preserving the memory of a lost past for my grandchildren and their yet to come progeny, to relive some of the jungle stories and memories. JUNGLE SALT "You can take a man out of the Jungle, but if he is born to it - you cannot take the Jungle out of a man". Anon Jungle Odyssey is a soldier's 'Shikar' biography. Glimpses of experiences...

A School in Africa: Peterhouse. Education in Rhodesia and Zimbabwe1955-2005

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Report copyright infringementby A. Megahey (Author)When Peterhouse School opened in 1955, the British Empire in Africa was still intact and the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland had just come into being. It was a boarding school founded on the British model, but with the intention that it would 'adapt all that is best in the Public School tradition to African conditions'. The story of Peterhouse is not only about work and sport, music and drama, chapel and syllabus changes. It is set in th...

4 Steps to Not Allowing the Pandemic to Affect your Home

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Report copyright infringementby Roy Juarez (Author), Consuelo C. Kickbusch (Author)The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives dramatically and is now rewriting our norms. It has uprooted our lives, and become one of the most significant wake-up calls of the century. Mother Nature has officially put us in a "time-out." It is up to us to figure out what lessons She is trying to teach us.Through the lens of two different generations, 4 Steps to Not Allowing the Pandemic to Affect your Home is a...

The Intelligence of Louis Agassiz: A Specimen Book of Scientific Writings; Selected, with an Introduction and Notes by Guy Davenport

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Report copyright infringementby Louis Agassiz (Author), Guy Davenport (Editor)Selected writings of the remarkable teacher, lecturer, and scientist, Louis Agassiz, whose enthusiasm for natural history is communicated with vitality and precision. The editor's introduction and notes at the beginning of each chapter provide a cogent analysis of the contributions of the scientist-writer.Author Biographyassiz /f Louis enport /f Guy /r ed. Number of Pages: 250 Dimensions: 0...

Bear Encounters: True Stories to Entertain and Educate

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Report copyright infringementby North American Bear Center (Compiled by)True Tales of Encounters with Bears Bear Encounters is a collection of stories about the run-ins everyday people have with bears. From the one about the black bear at the cabin that was chased away by the fifteen-pound family dog, to the bear that harmlessly wandered through a Boy Scout camp, these brief and often funny encounters capture the true nature of bears. More than 90 stories have been collected from fans of the ...

Origami Dinosaurs of the Ancient World: 35 Majestic Creatures from Deep Time

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Report copyright infringementby John Montroll (Author)Step back into deep time and fold the giants of the ancient world.Bring 35 majestic prehistoric creatures to life, each folded from a single uncut sheet of paper. Designed by origami master John Montroll, this remarkable collection transforms flat sheets into towering sauropods, fierce predators, soaring pterosaurs, and spectacular horned and plated legends. The models range from simple to complex, with most designed at an engaging interme...

Veterinary Medicine Series No. 19 - The Art of Horse-Shoeing - A Manual for Farriers and Veterinarians

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Report copyright infringementby William Hunting (Author)This volume comprises a comprehensive manual for farriers and veterinarians. This text was originally intended for three classes of readers: for the horse-owners who may interest themselves in the subject, for farriers looking to develop their shoeing, and for veterinary students who have to be examined. Despite its age, much of the information contained herein is timeless, and will still be of considerable value to modern readers. The c...

Modern Marine Weather: From Time-honored Traditional Knowledge to the Latest Technology

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Report copyright infringementby David Burch (Author), Tobias Burch (Designed by)A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and efficient as possible. Covers practical applications of GRIB files, ASCAT wind measurements, and other modern resources. Number of Pages: 274 ...

The Red Hourglass: Lives of the Predators

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Report copyright infringementby Gordon Grice (Author)Snake venom that digests human flesh. A building cleared of every living thing by a band of tiny spiders. An infant insect eating its living prey from within, saving the vital organs for last. These are among the deadly feats of natural engineering you'll witness in The Red Hourglass, prize-winning author Gordon Grice's masterful, poetic, often dryly funny exploration of predators he has encountered around his rural Oklahoma home. Grice is...

How to Be Animal: A New History of What It Means to Be Human - Paperback

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by Melanie Challenger (Author)"A remarkable combination of biology, genetics, zoology, evolutionary psychology and philosophy." --Richard Powers, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory "A brilliant, thought-provoking book." --Matt Haig, New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library A wide-ranging take on why humans have a troubled relationship with being an animal, and why we need a better one Human are the most inquisitive, emotional, imaginative, aggressive, and baffling...

Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to Longevity

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Report copyright infringementby Nicklas Brendborg (Author)This eye-opening book offers a "clear and captivating" (Dr. Kris Verburgh)scientific deep dive into how plants and animals have already unlocked the secrets to immortality-and the lessons they hold for us all. Recent advances in medicine and technology have expanded our understanding of aging across the animal kingdom, and our own timeless quest for the fountain of youth. Yet, despite modern humans living longer today than ever befor...

Ugly-Cute: What Misunderstood Animals Can Teach Us about Life - Hardcover

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by Jennifer McCartney (Author)It's time to shun our perfectionist society and discover the beauty in everything!Ugly-Cute is an adorkable compilation of misunderstood, underappreciated species including well-known lovable uggos, like sun bears and pugs, as well as obscure weirdos, like the star-nosed mole and the aye-aye. Each chapter is dedicated to a different ugly-cute animal and the ways in which we can learn from them.Featuring: 1. Pink Fairy Armadillo2. Aye Aye3. Star-nosed Mole4. Womba...

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Report copyright infringementby Justin Clark (Author)This is a story to which all people, young and old, can relate. We all come from nature and share the earth with all the amazingly beautiful creatures and living things that live on it. The magistrate simply points out the obvious that we all are able to see and hear if we just slow down and listen to what nature has to offer us (which is usually right before our eyes) Number of Pages: 26 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8.5 x 8...

Tourism Vs Environment: The Case for Coastal Areas

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Report copyright infringementby P. P. Wong (Editor)P.P. Wong ABSTRACT Tourism is environmentally dependent. The unique character ofcoastal areas gives rise to a distinctive tourist development. Although accounts on the impacts ofcoastal tourism can be found in works relating to tourism in general, there are few works specifically on coastal tourism. This present volume focuses on the physical environment of coastal tourism, particularly the geomorphological aspects. The papers deal with basic...

Sustainable Excellence: The Future of Business in a Fast-Changing World

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Report copyright infringementby Aron Cramer (Author), Zachary Karabell (Author)How the world's most influential companies are building business strategies that tackle the biggest global challenges. Today's business landscape is changing in fundamental ways: Natural resources are growing ever more scarce and expensive. Technology and changing consumer expectations are making transparency a fact of life. The rise of emerging economies creates vast market opportunities for companies--and better ...

Planning and Environmental Protection: A Review of Law and Policy

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Report copyright infringementby Chris E. Miller (Editor)This collection of essays examines the roles which land use planning can play in the protection of the environment. The subjects covered range from traditional concerns like pollution, nuisance and contaminated land to biodiversity and the pursuit of sustainable development, which forms the defining element of current environmental policy across the European Community and in most other developed economies. Environmental assessment is dis...

Air Contaminants, Ventilation, and Industrial Hygiene Economics: The Practitioner's Toolbox and Desktop Handbook

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Report copyright infringementby Roger Lee Wabeke (Author)There is nothing more devastating to baseless opinions than good numbers. Air Contaminants, Ventilation, and Industrial Hygiene Economics: The Practitioner's Toolbox and Desktop Handbook helps you obtain "good numbers" on your quest to squash shabby opinions with sound advice. It details real-world applications of good numbers to foster improvements in industrial hygiene, preventing inhalation toxicity and promoting better environmental...

From Me to We: The Five Transformational Commitments Required to Rescue the Planet, Your Organization, and Your Life

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Report copyright infringementby Bob Doppelt (Author)In From Me to We: The Five Transformational Commitments Required to Rescue the Planet, Your Organization, and Your Life, systems change expert Bob Doppelt reveals that most people today live a dream world, controlled by false perceptions and beliefs. The most deeply held illusion is that all organisms on Earth, including each of us, exist as independent entities. At the most fundamental level, the change needed to overcome our misperceptions...

Mining and Indigenous Livelihoods: Rights, Revenues, and Resistance

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Report copyright infringementby Thierry Rodon (Editor), Sophie Thériault (Editor), Arn Keeling (Editor)This book maps the encounters between Indigenous Peoples and local communities with mining companies in various post-colonial contexts. It will be of great interest to students and scholars of mining and the extractive industries, sustainable development, natural resource management, and Indigenous Peoples.Author BiographyThierry Rodon is a professor in the Department of Political Science at...