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The Ecology of Herbal Medicine: A Guide to Plants and Living Landscapes of the American Southwest

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Report copyright infringementby Dara Saville (Author), Jesse Wolf Hardin (Foreword by)The Ecology of Herbal Medicine introduces botanical medicine through an in-depth exploration of the land, presenting a unique guide to plants found across the American Southwest.Author BiographyDara Saville is the founder of and a primary instructor at Albuquerque Herbalism as well as the executive director of the Yerba Mansa Project, a local nonprofit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focused on ecological restor...

Energy Systems: A Very Short Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby Nick Jenkins (Author)Modern societies require energy systems to provide energy for cooking, heating, transport, and materials processing, as well as for electricity generation. Energy systems include the primary fuel, its conversion, and transport to the point of use. In many cases this primary fuel is still a fossil fuel, a one-use resource derived from a finite supply within our planet, causing considerable damage to the environment. After 300 years of increa...

Ecology: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Jaboury Ghazoul (Author)Understanding how our living environment works is essentially a study of ecological systems. Ecology is the science of how organisms interact with each other and with their environment, and how such interactions create self-organising communities and ecosystems. This science touches us all. The food we eat, the water we drink, the natural resources we use, our physical and mental health, and much of our cultural heritage are to a large degree products of ecological ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ed Boles (Author), Ed Boles (Illustrator)This book will help us better understand our intimate connections with mosquitoes and ways we can help to reduce mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. The Mosquito Book focuses on some of the important mosquito disease vectors found in Belize with illustrations by the author. Designed for use in schools, communities and government. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.17 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN ...

Persisters and Opportunists in an Assemblage of Coral-Reef Starfish

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Report copyright infringementby John Paterson (Author)Coral reefs seem to defy many of the paradigms which characterise less complex biological communities. While there is general agreement that the biota of coral reefs exhibit high species diversity, some authors have characterised coral reef assemblages by selecting species with high population densities (Sale, 1974; 1976; 1977; 1984; Sale and Dybdahl, 1975; Connell, 1978). Other authors have included rarer species (Kohn, 1959; 1968; Den Bo...

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Report copyright infringementby Mamta Sharma (Editor), Hukam Singh (Editor), Upendra Singh (Editor)Impact of climate change book brings you a balanced, state-of-the-art presentation of the latest concepts, methods, algorithms, techniques, procedures and applications of the fascinating field of science and technology in Greener Living. Written by eminent, leading, international experts, the contributors provide up-to-date aspects of topics discussed and present fresh, original insights into th...

A Dangerous Planet: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

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Report copyright infringementby Peter T. Scott (Author), Peter T. Scott (Photographer), Peter T. Scott (Cover Design by)This is the sixth book in the series Adventures in Earth Science and is about movements within the Earth's crust and deformation in rock. It outlines the nature of faults and folds in rocks, volcanoes and earthquakes and uses evidence from earthquakes and other sources to suggest a model for the Earth's interior and its shape. Considerable detail is provided about the nature...

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Report copyright infringementby Jo Lindsay Walton (Author), Polina Levontin (Author)The Toolkit seeks to narrow the gap between climate science and climate action by providing insights, recommendations, and practical tools to support dialogue between scientists, decision-makers, and many diverse communities. Number of Pages: 130 Dimensions: 0.35 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: March 08, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Leonard Haseman (Author)This guide combines readable text, representative photographs, and explanatory illustrations to highlight key features of body shape, life cycle, and behavior.Combining current insect identification, insect biology, and insect evolution, this biology text provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the study of insects. Numerous figures, bullets, easily understood diagrams, and numbered lists throughout the text help you grasp the ...

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by Kirsten McKnight Ward (Illustrator), Joseph R. Rohrer (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Karl B. McKnight (Text by (Art/Photo Books))This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 57 mushroom species, both common and rare, found in the 6 New England states and northern New York. They include gilled mushrooms, boletes, polypores, and more. The guide also includes tips for identification and specifics on poisonous species. The illustrations and text are by Kirsten McKnight Ward, Joseph R. Rohrer, and Karl B...

Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover

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Report copyright infringementby David Hakensen (Author)The biography of one of Minnesota's most beloved nature writers, from her career in the city to her rustic cabin on Gunflint Lake During the late 1950s through the early 1970s, Helen Hoover's stories and essays of life in the wilderness on northern Minnesota's Gunflint Lake, published in popular magazines and several bestselling books (including The Gift of the Deer in 1966 and A Place in the Woods in 1969), found millions of fans and e...

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Report copyright infringementby Alphonso Wood (Author)"Class Book of Botany" by Alphonso Wood, first published in 1860, offers a comprehensive exploration of plant science. This meticulously detailed volume delves into the structure, physiology, and classification of plants, making it an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts alike.Wood's approach combines rigorous scientific observation with clear, accessible explanations, rendering complex botanical concepts understandable. The bo...

The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival

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Report copyright infringementby John Vaillant (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A gripping story of man pitted against nature's most fearsome and efficient predator. This "travelogue about tiger poaching in Russia's far east opens up a new genre ... [the] conservation thriller" (Nature). Outside a remote village in Russia's Far East a man-eating tiger is on the prowl. The tiger isn't just killing people, it's murdering them, almost as if it has a vendetta. A team of trackers is dispatched to hunt...

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Report copyright infringementby Brandon Kimbrough (Author)The first in the series, 'Chameleon' is a book that will touch your heart and soul. The story follows a young Ben who witnesses the brutal murder of a lion while on a jungle safari with his family. The incident incites a spark inside Ben's heart to stop the brutality that he witnessed. He spends his life on a mission to help all the animals and end poaching.Follow the first installment of how Ben steels himself to go on a journey and f...

Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Capuzzo (Author)Combining rich historical detail and a harrowing, pulse-pounding narrative, Close to Shore brilliantly re-creates the summer of 1916, when a rogue Great White shark attacked swimmers along the New Jersey shore, triggering mass hysteria and launching the most extensive shark hunt in history. In July 1916 a lone Great White left its usual deep-ocean habitat and headed in the direction of the New Jersey shoreline. There, near the towns of ...

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Ewald (Author), William Virya Zucker (Translator)The Unfortunate Carp! and Other Watery TalesThis collection of 14 short stories provides children with a close-up look at the activities of plants and animals that reside in a seemingly peaceful lake.Through the eyes of a nesting reed-warbler couple residing at the edge of a large lake, the birds have the opportunity to chat with the many different residents of the lake that go about their business above and...

The Disobedient Owl and Other Tales: Stories About Nature & Its Inhabitants

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Ewald (Author), William Zucker (Translator)Book OneAre your children lovers of nature...like yourself? Over 100 years ago, the Danish author, Carl Ewald, wrote these classic children's stories that are now available in new English translations. These stories will both entertain and lead your child into an accurate, modern perspective on how the sometimes-hidden World of Nature really works. A near contemporary and admirer of Charles Darwin, Ewald's early t...

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Report copyright infringementby Mason Preddy (Author)Did you know that your diet plays a pivotal role in your oral health? In "The Smile Diet(R)," discover how incorporating specific fruits and vegetables into your meals can naturally enhance gum health and whiten your teeth. This comprehensive guide delves into the science behind nutrient-rich foods that combat oral bacteria, strengthen enamel, and promote a dazzling smile. Beyond just dietary advice, the book offers practical tips, deliciou...

Ecocriticism Unbound: Mapping Common Ground

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Report copyright infringementby Sarita Chanwaria (Author), Sarita Jain (Author)This book offers a compendious and global understanding of a dynamic and complex problem by considering its diverse aspects, effects and dimensions through various angles. It discusses current environmental issues and draws attention towards environmental liability. The research papers in this volume deals with both fictional texts and other written forms to reflect on the ecological concerns and discusses human an...

Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Educating Traumatized Children Pre-K through College

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Report copyright infringementby Dorothy M. Singleton (Editor)This book examines the hurricane's effects on traumatized children's academic progression; socialization; life opportunities; and social consciousness. Professor Dorothy Singleton presents improved teaching strategies and methodologies for working with traumatized children in any grade level.Author BiographyDorothy M. Singleton is the Director of the Institute for the Study of Minority Issues at North Carolina Central University. Sh...

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Report copyright infringementby William T. Beran (Author)A history book of unusually comprehensive scope, this treatise manages to cover the evolution of our planet from red-hot ball of space debris to modern times in just over a hundred pages. The writing style is conversational rather than pedantic, to also engage the interest of those readers not academically versed in the subjects. While still authoritative, the text and illustrations avoid technical jargon in order to keep focus on the c...

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Hutchinson (Author)This book teaches children about colors, how they appear in nature, and why animals exist in such a wide range of colors and patterns. When people imagine a snake, they might picture something brown or green, but did you know that some snakes are blue and even pink? Nature is full of surprises! After admiring snakes in a rainbow of colors, children and adults can explore the bonus pages to learn how snakes defend themselves from preda...

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Report copyright infringementby Astrid Listner (Author), Susanne Auschill (Illustrator)Sun Catherine and cloud Felix get into a quarrel about who of them is more important for the weather on earth. What do you think? Sun or rain, what do you prefer? Look inside how they can settle this argument. A story for children of all ages. Illustrated book to read, collect, as a present or just to enjoy. Number of Pages: 50 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8 x 8 IN Publication D...

Fishing Wisdom: A Miscellany of Angling Anecdotes, Facts and Folklore

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Report copyright infringementby Dominic Garnett (Author), Alejandra Peñaloza (Illustrator)Fishing Wisdom is a charming gift book filled with fascinating facts, anecdotes, fishing know-how, tips and advice. From outlining the basic different types of fishing and equipment needed to some delightfully fishy tales and even exploring literary figures who famously fished, this book makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in this incredibly popular pastime. This book explores one of the most lo...

Gemcraft: How To Cut And Polish Gemstones

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Report copyright infringementby Lelande Quick (Author), Hugh Leiper (Author)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 original work. ...

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Report copyright infringementby J. D. Monk (Author)Are your seashells collecting dust on a shelf or stored away in a box?One of the most striking ways of displaying and preserving your seashell treasures is to cover a lamp post. The author's techniques will make your seashells look as natural as you found them right there on the beach.A beautifully designed seashell lamp can be the focal point in any room and provide a continual reminder of happy days on the beach. Each lamp is like ajournal ...

Atlas of Hardwood Identification Portable Microscope with Smartphone

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Report copyright infringementby Ruyan Tian (Author), Ruling Tian (Author), Rusong Tian (Author)This Atlas consists of a new sanding method that is introduced by the authors.Readers will learn how-to: Sand a piece of wood cross surface under flowing water. Capture a micro-photograph with a smartphone and portable microscope. Adjust the magnification of a micro-photograph to match the images contained within this book. Identify distinctive features that can be seen in a micro-photograph. With ...

Greek Vases in the Imperial Hermitage Museum: The History of the Collection 1816-69

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Report copyright infringementby Anastasia Bukina (Author), Anna Petrakova (Author), Catherine Phillips (Author)with Addenda et Corrigenda to Ludolf Stephani, Die Vasen-Sammlung der Kaiserlichen Ermitage (1869)The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg has one of the world's great collections of Greek vases. In addition to the numerous vases and fragments found on Russian territory, it includes those found in Italy and acquired directly or purchased from other collectors, most notably the Marquis ...

The 50 Most Beautiful Aquarium Fish in the World: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Most Stunning Freshwater and Marine Species

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Report copyright infringementby Lochlainn Seabrook (Author)From coral reefs to mountain streams, fish have long captivated humankind with their color, form, and grace. In The 50 Most Beautiful Aquarium Fish in the World: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Most Stunning Freshwater and Marine Species, bestselling nature writer-artist Lochlainn Seabrook leads readers on a breathtaking exploration of aquatic life, uniting science, art, and inspiration in one exquisite volume.This richly illustrated...

Flower House Mexico: Spirited Creations from 21 Floral Designers

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Report copyright infringementby Pili Fuentes (Author), Christine Chitnis (Author), Corbin Gurkin (Photographer)Bring the beauty and healing power of flowers into your home with this combination floral-arranging guide and lookbook chronicling the work of more than 20 top floral designers whose floralscapes grace the annual Flower House Mexico event Each year at the end of January, talented floral designers from around the world gather in Mexico to decorate rooms for the Flower House Mexico pub...

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 all of the principles and processes of biological recording have been brough...

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by Robert G. Werner (Text by (Art/Photo Books))These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, theyre the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what theyll encounter in their particular locale. Dimensions: 0.16 x 9.04 x 4.29 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 31, 2005