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Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation

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Report copyright infringementby Hugh Warwick (Author)Cull of the Wild delves into the challenges conservationists face - practical and ethical - as they try to counter one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species.Culling animals for the sake of conservation is a thorny, sometimes crucial and often controversial issue. For naturalist Hugh Warwick, it is far from a comfortable subject. He loathes the idea of killing (or even eating) animals. Yet, as an ecologist, he is acutely ...

The Southwest Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Dash (Author), Luke Takata (Author), Arizona Native Plant Society (Author)From Arizona's leading native plant organization, this accessible and colorful guide to planting natives will help gardeners at every level of experience add beneficial pollinators to their home gardens. The Southwest Native Plant Primer introduces 235 wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees recommended for gardeners of any skill level interested in choosing native plants for ...

Rocks and Riches: Exploring California's Stunning Geology

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Report copyright infringementby Gary L. Prost (Author)Take a road trip through deep time and California history, with a friendly expert geologist at the wheel.From its epic earthquakes to its famed epithet "the Golden State," California as we know it would not exist without geology. Gary L. Prost, an expert geologist born and raised in California, embarked on a quest to better understand the state's rocky history. His road trips have culminated in Rocks and Riches, an accessible and entertain...

When the Ice Is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals about Earth's Tumultuous History and Perilous Future

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Bierman (Author)In 2018, lumps of frozen soil, collected from the bottom of the world's first deep ice core and lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team first melted a piece of this unique material, they were shocked to find perfectly preserved leaves, twigs, and moss. That observation led them to a startling discovery: Greenland's ice sheet had melted naturally before, about 400,000 years ago. The remote island's i...

Saving the Chesapeake: The History of a Movement

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew S. Ramey (Author)The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and the site of some of the most significant moments in the nation's history. This book provides for the first time a comprehensive story of the effort to save and protect its waters and living resources for future generations. Andrew Ramey describes the enormous task-engaging the states in the Bay's watershed and the federal government since 1983-to realize one of the larges...

The End of Eden: Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown

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Report copyright infringementby Adam Welz (Author)New Yorker Best Book of the Year "Exquisite."-DAVID WALLACE-WELLS "At once an elegy and an exhortation."-ELIZABETH KOLBERT "A book that goes deeper than any before into the meaning of the climate breakdown for all the rest of creation."-BILL McKIBBEN "Celebratory and heartbreaking."-DAVID GEORGE HASKELLA revelatory exploration of climate change from the perspective of wild species and natural ecosystems--an homage to the miraculous, vibrant en...

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Report copyright infringementby Brill (Author)From beach peas to serviceberries, cattails to burdock root, and ostrich ferns to sea rocket, Foraging New York uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Empire State. Helpfully organized by food group and season, this book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and gastronomes. Inside you'll find: - Species ranging from herbs to trees - Expert advice on identifying, preparing, freezing, drying, storin...

Beepedia: A Brief Compendium of Bee Curiosities

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Report copyright infringementby Laurence Packer (Author), Ann Sanderson (Illustrator)An enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the bee lover in all of us Beepedia is a one-of-a-kind celebration of bees, from A to Z. Featuring dozens of alphabetical entries on topics ranging from pollination and beekeeping to the peculiar lifestyles of cuckoo bees and carrion-eating vulture bees, this enticing, pocket-sized compendium takes you on an unforgettable journey into the remarkable world of bees. Explo...

The Golden Toad: An Ecological Mystery and the Search for a Lost Species

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Report copyright infringementby Trevor Ritland (Author), Kyle Ritland (Author)The Costa Rican cloud forest, a mysterious amphibian killer, and a vanished species: with support from Leonardo DiCaprio's Re: wild campaign, twin documentarians and environmental writers follow their father's footsteps into the heart of the modern extinction crisis. As young boys, Trevor and Kyle Ritland were fascinated by the magnificent golden toad of Costa Rica, a brilliant species their biologist father showed...

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Labisko (Author), Richard Griffiths (Author)A marvelously illustrated introductory guide to frogs and their natural history Frogs are among the most diverse and adaptable animals on the planet, with a rich evolutionary history and a vitally important role in global ecosystems. With more than 7,700 species known to exist, they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and can be found in habitats ranging from rainforests and frozen tundras to deserts and your o...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael J. Benton (Author), Bob Nicholls (Illustrator)Dinosaurs are not what you thought they were--or at least, they didn't look like you thought they did. In this new visual guide to the world of the dinosaurs, world-leading paleontologist Michael J. Benton shows how rapid advances in technology and amazing new fossil finds have changed the way we see these extinct beasts forever. Stunning new illustrations by paleoartist Bob Nicholls display the latest and m...

This Book Is a Knife: Radical Working-Class Strategies in the Age of Climate Change

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Report copyright infringementby L. E. Fox (Author)An incendiary anti-capitalist response to climate change rooted in hope for the future, this book is a tool or a weapon, depending on how you use itDespite the naysayers, climate change is a fact. We know that global temperatures are rising, that weather patterns are changing, that forest fires, droughts, flooding, severe storms, and heat waves are the new normal. We know this planet is teetering on the edge of climate collapse, an apocalyptic...

From Rough Stones to Wow: Turn Your Rocks & Minerals Into Beautiful Gems

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Magnuson (Author)Take rock collecting to the next level: create gemstones that glisten and shine with beginner instructions that yield professional results.Beautifully cut, polished, and shaped gemstones are marvelous treasures. They can be very expensive to purchase, but have you ever wondered how to create your own? You might be surprised at how quickly you can learn to do it--and how affordable it is, especially when compared with many other popular hobb...

Discarded: How Technofossils Will Be Our Ultimate Legacy

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Gabbott (Author), Jan Zalasiewicz (Author)What will remain of our plastic, cans, and other junk long after humans have vanished? What kind of fossils will we leave, as relics into the far future? A blizzard of new objects has suddenly appeared on Earth: plastic bottles, ballpoint pens, concrete flyways, outsize chicken bones, aluminium cans, teabags, mobile phones, T-shirts. They're produced for our comfort and pleasure--then quickly discarded. The number...

Mulberries in the Rain: Growing Permaculture Plants for Food and Friendship

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Report copyright infringementby Ryan Blosser (Author), Trevor Piersol (Author)Connecting with plants--a guide to belonging, ecological resilience, and permaculture design The plants in our world not only nourish and sustain us, they root us within our human and ecological communities. Mulberries in the Rain explores these vital connections, combining evocative storytelling with detailed crop profiles and permaculture design tools to mentor and inspire you. Central to permaculture is the art ...

Nature of Bend: A Field Guide to Plants and Animals

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Report copyright infringementby Leeann Kriegh (Author) Features more than 350 plants and animals Includes a dozen scavenger hunts across Central Oregon Detailed descriptions of where to look for every species on trails and in local parks Nature of Bend is a field guide like no other. Funny, informative, and filled with local flavor, it's the one nature guide that both locals and visitors need to find, identify, and learn all about Central Oregon's plants and animals. Listings include common ...

Bird Feathers & Eggs of the Midwest: Identify 40 Species of Common Backyard Birds

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Report copyright infringementby Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify bird eggs, feathers, and nests with this pocket-size booklet, organized by feather size for convenience of use.Whether you're a tracker who studies animal signs, a bird watcher, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates nature and its curiosities, keep this handy guide close at hand. Written by award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela and designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by birds' typica...

Climate Injustice: Why We Need to Fight Global Inequality to Combat Climate Change

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Report copyright infringementby Friederike Otto (Author), Sarah Pybus (Translator)From one of the world's most celebrated thinkers on climate change comes a groundbreaking investigation into extreme weather - "I can't recommend this book highly enough. It will change how you think about the most important story of our time."--JEFF GOODELL, New York Times bestselling author of The Heat Will Kill You First "Searing in her clarity ... Fredi Otto demonstrates, irrefutably, how the North's fossil-...

Kingdom of Play: What Ball-Bouncing Octopuses, Belly-Flopping Monkeys, and Mud-Sliding Elephants Reveal about Life Itself

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Report copyright infringementby David Toomey (Author)This "delightful...compelling" (Scientific American) and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play "will fill you with joy and wonder" (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus). Acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia's Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari Desert to brown bears on Alas...

Life on Intertidal Rocks: Identifying Marine Life of the North Atlantic Coast, Including Tidepools and the Intertidal Zones

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Report copyright infringementby Cherie Hunter Day (Author)Identify marine life of the North Atlantic Coast with this pocket-size guide.Whether you're strolling along the beach, wading across a tidepool, or snorkeling with your family, you're bound to encounter a variety of marine life. If you're curious about the underwater organisms you see, then Life on Intertidal Rocks by Cherie Hunter Day is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use book, you can identify intertidal plants and anima...

To Forever Inhabit This Earth: An Ethic of Enoughness

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Report copyright infringementby Nina Beth Cardin (Author)"Wise and empathetic, this inspires."--Publishers WeeklyThe great work of today's generations is nothing short of saving the earth. We know enough, are capable enough. The question is: do we care enough? Will we work hard enough? Do we even recognize when we have enough?Now noted environmentalist Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin challenges us to develop the individual and collective will needed to create change and offers spiritual and practical ...

The Lives of Snakes: A Natural History of the World's Snakes

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Mattison (Author)A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakes Descended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years. There are some 4,100 species known to exist, and many are venomous, but many more are not. Snakes experience the world in unique ways, smelling the air with their tongues and relying on signs of movement for orientation. They are ectothermic, needing exte...

Bird Feathers & Eggs of the Northeast: Identify 40 Species of Common Backyard Birds

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Report copyright infringementby Deeann M. Reeder (Author)A wonderfully illustrated guide to the natural history of the world's bats Bats are the second-largest order of mammals and inhabit almost every corner of the globe, but these secretive creatures are often maligned and misunderstood. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, they are crucial contributors to ecosystems, controlling insect populations and fulfilling an essential role as pollinators. This one-of-a-kind guide showcases the un...

The Marlin's Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes

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Report copyright infringementby Joe E. Meisel (Author), Rod Fujita (Foreword by)The Marlin's Fiery Eye and Other Tales from the Extraordinary World of Marine Fishes dives into the mystery and wonder of the daily lives of saltwater fishes. Joe E. Meisel introduces readers to the fascinating behaviors, remarkable adaptations, and complex life histories of the many species that call the oceans home.From the shallows, where penetrating sunlight encourages bright colors and extravagant patterns in...

Common Edible & Poisonous Mushrooms of the Northeast

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Report copyright infringementby C. Leonard Fergus (Author), Charles Fergus (Author)Handy in-the-field identification guideFeatures the "Foolproof Five"Includes a useful identification flowchartThe northeastern United States is home to an enormous variety of mushrooms--some delicious, some deadly. This handy in-the-field guide offers identification information for some 50 mushrooms that mushroom hunters are most likely to encounter in the wild: Parasol Mushroom, Delicious Lactarius, Sulphur Sh...

A Wild Love for the World: Joanna Macy and the Work of Our Time - Paperback

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by Stephanie Kaza (Editor), Joanna Macy (Author)Joanna Macy is a scholar of Buddhism, systems thinking, and deep ecology whose decades of writing, teaching, and activism have inspired people around the world. In this collection of writings, leading spiritual teachers, deep ecologists, and diverse writers and activists explore the major facets of Macy's lifework. Combined with eleven pieces from Macy herself, the result is a rich chorus of wisdom and compassion to support the work of our time....

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Report copyright infringementby Alan Nichols (Author)Boy From Pocatello is a lyrical, soul-stirring memoir. From the windswept streets of 1930s Pocatello, Idaho, to the remote sacred peaks of the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, the San Jacintos and many other Mountains and Mountain Ranges beyond, Alan Nichols has lived a life steeped in adventure, reverence, and wonder. This acclaimed explorer, attorney, and lifelong seeker invites readers on an unforgettable journey across continents and cultures in...

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Report copyright infringementby Dexter Patterson (Author)From the co-founder of Wisconsin's BIPOC Birding Club comes a fun and accessible guide to birding throughout the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are. An emphasis on best practices and habitat s...

Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Minnesota mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Minnesota. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide features all 77 species found in the state, organi...

Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera

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Report copyright infringementby Phaidon Editors (Author), David G. James (Contribution by), Tamar Riessen (Contribution by)An expansive and awe-inspiring visual survey celebrating the stunning beauty of butterflies and moths across art, history, science, and cultureButterflies have enchanted people for thousands of years, capturing human imagination for so long that they are deeply entwined in our culture and history. Butterfly: Exploring the World of Lepidoptera delves into this enduring lov...