Nature

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by Robert a. Vines (Author)This comprehensive and compact volume is a field guide to all the native and naturalized trees of the north Texas zone, including the Blackland Prairies, the Cross Timbers region, and both the Rolling and High Plains. Here too is detailed information on the many varieties of trees introduced into the Dallas-Fort Worth region over the twentieth century. Drawn from Robert A. Vines' monumental Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of the Southwest (University of Texas Press, ...

The Amazing Instincts of Animals - Paperback

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by Thomas Bingley (Author)This book contains a series of entertaining and true stories about the intelligence and instincts of animals. Included are stories about horses, beavers, ants, elephants, sheep and goats, cats, lions and tigers, swallows, pigeons, salmon, baboons, and monkeys. The narrator also tells stories of one species of animal caring for helpless members of an entirely different species. Newly designed and typeset for modern readers by Waking Lion Press. Number of Pages: 108 Di...

Massachusetts Freshwater Fishes: A Folding Guide to Native and Introduced Species - Paperback

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by Waterford Press (Author)Massachusetts Freshwater Fishes is a portable reference guide to 80 native species of freshwater fish that inhabit Massachusetts's lakes and rivers. The illustrated, 12-panel folding guide features a watershed map to which each species is keyed, and provides descriptions of anatomy and distinguishing features. Made in the USA. Number of Pages: 12 Dimensions: 0.18 x 8.3 x 4.1 IN Publication Date: December 15, 2024

Lifelong Learning for Green Skills and Sustainable Development: Southern European Perspectives - Hardcover

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by Tihomir Ziljak (Editor), Philippe Ristord (Editor), Niksa Alfirevic (Editor)This edited book analyses the implementation of green transformation policies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals across the European Union, in the context of lifelong learning and educational practices. The contributions examine how green skills became mainstreamed in member states' education policies, as well as the social, economic and political circumstances contributing to this process. A focus on lifelon...

Turkey Vultures: The Secret Lives of Black and Turkey Vultures - Paperback

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by Paul Carson (Author) Turkey Vultures: The Secret Lives of Black and Turkey Vultures offers readers an in-depth exploration of two of North America's most fascinating and misunderstood scavengers. Delving into the unique traits, behaviors, and vital ecological roles of both turkey vultures and black vultures, this book uncovers the complexities of these birds of prey, dispelling common myths and misconceptions. By blending science, history, and cultural insights, it highlights the vultures'...

Gal?pagos: Where the Wild Things Are - Hardcover

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by Frederick Schneider (Author)What is daily life like for the wild creatures of the Galapagos Islands? This remote volcanic archipelago is like few other places on earth, for in the relative absence of predators, the animals live in their own "Peaceable Kingdom." Human visitors to this realm are privileged to witness its inhabitants up close, strengthening our bond with the natural world, and increasing our commitment to protect it.It is hoped that this little picture book will not only fost...

Parknapping Doesn't Pay: The History of Rescuing a Pacific Northwest Crown Jewel - Paperback

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by Darlene Schanfald (Author)Secret deals are often exposed, and right and wrong become crystal clear. That was the case when Washington State governments attempted to cheat the public out of land promised them, and for a pittance in return. It never was a good deal for the state or the public, but the state was blinded by dollars from one of the richest corporations in the world that wanted the land. In the end, the state learned those dollars would not be forthcoming. The agreements they th...

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by Su Zi (Author)A collection of observations and recollections on the author's experience and interaction with birds in her native Florida environment brings about remarkable flashes of introspection. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.21 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 21, 2019

The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Connecting with Mother Nature, Outdoor Energy Healing) - Paperback

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by Maureen Calamia (Author), Jean Shinoda Bolen (Foreword by)Understanding Mother Nature and Her GiftsFollow feng shui expert Maureen Calamia to learn how we can find our place by listening to what our planet has to say.Reconnect with the world around you. For many people, the outdoors is a great place to relax after being isolated inside. But what if there was a compelling reason behind it? What if they may be receiving messages from the Earth herself that soothe our spirits and minds? Inspi...

Ecologies of Creative Music Practice: Mattering Music - Paperback

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by Matthew Lovett (Author)Ecologies of Creative Music Practice: Mattering Music explores music as a dynamic practice embedded in contemporary ecological contexts, one that both responds to, and creates change within, the ecologies in which it is created and consumed. Author BiographyMatthew Lovett is Associate Professor in Music Innovation at the University of Gloucestershire. Number of Pages: 234 Dimensions: 0.51 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 13, 2023

Goat Planner 2025: Daily Organizer: January-December (12 Months) Beautiful Agenda with Cute Farm Animals - Paperback

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by Happy Oak Tree Press (Author)Goat Planner 2025 Schedule Each Appointment and Stay Organized in 2025!Would you like to: - See your schedule at a glance?- Have a clear overview of your to-do list?Then look no further...This beautiful Daily Planner 2025 lets you keep track of everything you care about.Get This 2025 Monthly Planner and Start Organizing Your LifeThis stylish agenda scheduler will make things easy. Take back control of your time, to do what really matters.This is What You Can Us...

California Freshwater Fishes: A Folding Guide to Native and Introduced Species - Paperback

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by Waterford Press (Author)California Freshwater Fishes is a portable reference guide to 80 native species of freshwater fish that inhabit California's lakes and rivers. The illustrated, 12-panel folding guide features a watershed map to which each species is keyed, and provides descriptions of anatomy and distinguishing features. Made in the USA. Number of Pages: 12 Dimensions: 0.7 x 8 x 3.9 IN Publication Date: December 15, 2024

Saltwater Cure: True Stories of the Transformative Power of the Ocean - Paperback

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by Ali Gripper (Author)The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea. - Karen BlixenThe ocean is an icon of our summer vacations and a place of happy memories - and there's no wonder why. Swimming in and being near salt water has been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, boost immunity and even slow the signs of aging. But that's just the physical side.Saltwater Cure draws on compelling, life-affirming stories about the healing power of the ocean - whether it be a bal...

A Walk on the Weird Side in Nebraska - Paperback

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by Harriett McFeely (Author)Something mysterious ties knots and braids into flags flying high up on the flagpole, in the manes of horses during the night, in ropes unattended and Harriett McFeely has set out to explore these mysteries and present the evidence she and her team have uncovered. Much of this seems to point toward the stealthy creatures we call "Bigfoot". Whether you find her evidence sufficient proof or not, you will find an entertaining narrative, copiously illustrated, and well...

Texas Wildlife Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Guide to Birds, Fish, Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians - Hardcover

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by Scott Shupe (Author)Included are over 700 color photographs, depicting the different species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish, while offering over 600 range maps to show their territory, along with basic information for the biology of each animal, Texas's wildlife has always played an important role in the history of human beings inhabiting the state. Although the state's wildlife is still an important resource for human consumption, wildlife is also increasingly importa...

Wild Alchemy: An Astro-Botanical Guide to the Magic, Myth and Medicine of Plants - Hardcover

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by Jemma Foster (Author)Wild Alchemy is a culinary and medicinal bible that brings together traditional alchemical practices with plant lore. Alchemy is the ancient art of transforming nature for the benefit of body, mind and soul. This book is an invitation to connect back to ourselves, and rediscover how our ancestors lived in harmony with the seasons by foraging for food and medicine. Through illustrated botanical and astrological guides and practical recipes, Wild Alchemy takes the reader...

Quotes for All Seasons: Over 150 Quotations for Year-Round Inspiration - Hardcover

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by Jackie Corley (Author)An inspirational and fun compilation of quotes revolving around the four season: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Quotes for All Seasons seeks to collect the words and wisdom paying homage and showing appreciation for each unique season. From the renewal of life in the springtime to the burst of colors in autumn, from the brilliant sunshine of summertime to the joyous snowfalls in winter, there is a bounty of wonderful things in each.Author BiographyJackie Corley is...

Birds of Arizona and New Mexico - Paperback

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by Melissa Fratello (Author), Steven Prager (Author)Identify and discover the inner lives of birds with this easy to use full-color guidebook. Birds of Arizona and New Mexico is a comprehensive field guide to commonly found birds in the American Southwest. Authors Melissa Fratello and Steven Prager speak to a new generation of birders, offering a unique perspective and approach to birding that prioritizes accessibility and inclusion. They also cover the region's unique issues, such as birdin...

A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest: Revised Edition - Paperback

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Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 3.4 IN Publication Date: December 10, 2024

Landlines: The Remarkable Story of a Thousand-Mile Journey Across Britain - Paperback

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by Raynor Winn (Author)The powerful story of a 1,000-mile healing walk--from the lochs of Scotland to England's southwest coast--in a remarkable evocation of modern-day Britain. Raynor Winn knows that her husband Moth's health is declining, getting worse by the day. She knows of only one cure. It worked once before. But will he--can he?--set out with her on another healing walk? The Cape Wrath Trail is hundreds of miles of grueling terrain through Scotland's remotest mountains and lochs. But ...

Bird Watching Field Journal: Log, Sketchbook, and Life List - Paperback

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by Kristine Rivers (Author)Create a record of your birdwatching adventures When you're out birding, one of your most important tools is a convenient and easy-to-carry journal to track your discoveries. Complete with birding basics and more than 100 pages to detail key information about the birds you encounter, this journal is a must-have for new and experienced birders alike. What sets this bird book apart: Birdwatching 101--Learn about field etiquette and safety, how to properly identify b...

The Ocean: The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge - Hardcover

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by Chris Dixon (Author), Jeremy K. Spencer (Author)A beautifully illustrated and completely unique nautical book. This celebration of all things ocean features an unprecedented wealth of 21st-century know-how and storytelling. Informative, inspirational, and incredibly entertaining, The Ocean is the definitive guide to the world's greatest nature treasure and playground. Filled with more than 200 enlightening and evocative illustrations, this beautiful ocean book features short-subject deep ...

A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters - Paperback

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by Andrew H. Knoll (Author)Harvard's acclaimed geologist "charts Earth's history in accessible style" (AP)"A sublime chronicle of our planet." -Booklist, STARRED reviewHow well do you know the ground beneath your feet? Odds are, where you're standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet of ice, rocked by a nearby meteor strike, or perhaps choked by poison gases, drowned beneath ocean, perched atop a mountain range, or roamed by fearsome monsters. Probably...

Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Oklahoma birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Make birdwatching in Oklahoma even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide features 123 species of Oklahoma birds organized by color for ease of use...

Snakes of the World: A Guide to Every Family - Hardcover

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by Mark O'Shea (Author)A gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. Snakes of the World explores their extraordinary diversity, with an in-depth introduction covering anatomy, behavior, habitats, reproduction, conservation, and other essential topics. This expert guide also includes profiles of...

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by Yang Yang (Author), Chuang Zhao (Illustrator)Swim in the murky underwater world with prehistoric creatures who fought for their survival in Age of Ancient Sea Monsters from PNSO Field Guide to the Ancient World. See the evolution of these terrifying sea creatures who lurked beneath the ripples and waves half a billion years ago. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.93 x 12.43 x 9.49 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 07, 2021

Fly-Fishing with Leonardo Da Vinci - Hardcover

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by David Ladensohn (Author)Leonardo da Vinci was obsessed with water. The famed Italian Renaissance artist meticulously drew every aspect of rivers, from the nature of water drops to the ways currents create and destroy the earth's surface. His obsession led him to become a professional hydraulic engineer and an expert on the physics of water. He disproved Aristotle's 1,800-year-old theory of the water cycle and developed the one we use today. He discovered the nature of erosion and heretical...

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by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Author)A collection of essays from the father of the American transcendentalism, including "Nature," "Self-Reliance," "Love," and "Art."Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous essay "Nature" declared that understanding nature was the key to understanding God and reality, and laid the groundwork for transcendentalism. His legacy of boldly questioning the doctrine of his day and connecting with nature will resonate with today's readers in search of meaning and enlightenment.Essays ...

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by Robert Shipp (Author), Diane Peebles (Illustrator)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 Publication Date: May 31, 2000

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals - Paperback

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by Simon & Schuster (Author)An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations--600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections--one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction tha...

Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A Journey Toward Personal and Ecological Healing - Hardcover

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by Jennifer Grenz (Author)A personal journey of bringing together Western science and Indigenous ecology to transform our understanding of the human role in healing our planet I used to be an ecologist. . . . Now, I am a community gatherer, working to help bring healing beyond just the land. I am a story-listener. I am a storyteller. I am a shaper of ecosystems. I work on bringing communities together, in circle, to listen to each other. A farm kid at heart, and a Nlaka'pamux woman of mixed a...

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by Frieda Hughes (Author)"He was a hectic, unprincipled bird, but it was impossible not to love him." From poet and painter Frieda Hughes, a memoir of love, obsession, and feathers. When Frieda Hughes moved to the depths of the Welsh countryside, she was expecting to take on a few projects: planting a garden, painting, writing her poetry column for The Times (London), and possibly even breathing new life into her ailing marriage. But instead, she found herself rescuing a baby magpie, the sol...