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Agates of Lake Superior: Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed - Paperback

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by Bob Lynch (Author), Dan Lynch (Author)Get the definitive guide to Lake Superior agates, filled with hundreds of photos and fascinating information that make it perfect for any coffee table.Agates are mineral formations famous for their concentric, ring-like banding and beautiful coloration. Found around the world and revered for thousands of years, agates are undoubtedly one of the most spectacular results of geology. Yet for all of their popularity, we know comparatively little about them...

Fishes of the North & Western Gulf Coast

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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: 0.12 x 9.23 x 4.31 IN Publication Date: May 31, 1998

Dead Cities: And Other Tales - Paperback

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by Mike Davis (Author), Rebecca Solnit (Introduction by)For the late great Mike Davis, the ravaging of the climate by capital-and his prescient analysis of its consequences for those of us left to deal with the resulting crises-was always a central part of his urban geography. In these wide ranging, incisive, and hauntingly relevant essays, Davis asks us to consider what we would find if we put a microscope to the ruins of Metropolis, and provides a riveting account of the disasters-natural, ...

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Report copyright infringementby T. Curtin (Author)Green issues have a large impact on how an organization is seen and huge implications for the organization's success, brand values and the sales decisions of consumers towards its products. This thoroughly updated practical book guides the modern organization on how to channel environmental issues to gain competitive advantage.Author BiographyTOM CURTIN has worked for a number of companies in Public Relations and Corporate Communications. He n...

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by Mary Oliver (Author)Never afraid to shed the pretense of academic poetry, never shy of letting the power of an image lie in unadorned language, Mary Oliver offers us poems of arresting beauty that reflect on the power of love and the great gifts of the natural world. Inspired by the familiar lines from William Wordsworth, "To me the meanest flower that blows can give / Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears," she uncovers the evidence presented to us daily by nature, in rivers and s...

Shells and Beach Life of the Southeastern Atlantic Coast

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by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass (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 Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 31, 1999

Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods - Hardcover

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by Ellen Zachos (Author)In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods-many of which can still be experimented with today-for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication, warfare, food, medicine, magic, and rituals. When Prometheus stole fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to mankind, he hid it in a stalk of giant fennel. Ancient Greeks waiting to qu...

Sacred Economics, Revised: Money, Gift & Society in the Age of Transition - Paperback

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by Charles Eisenstein (Author)Expanded and updated, Charles Eisenstein's classic treatise on capitalism, currency, and the gift economy. This revised version traces the history of money, from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, and includes new material on cryptocurrencies and emerging research that has come out since the book's original publication. CharlesEisenstein shows how capitalism contributes to alienation, competition, and scarcity; destroys community; and necessitates endle...

The Visual Directory of Birds of North America: Discovering the Continent's Most Captivating Birds - Includes 15 Beautiful Art Prints and Birdwatcher

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Report copyright infringementby Editors of Chartwell Books (Author)Enhance your birding adventures with this stunning visual directory--featuring removable prints and photos. With their enchanting songs and soaring flights, birds are a welcome source of joy in our hectic lives. The Visual Directory of Birds of North Americainvites you to explore your fascination with these lovely creatures by learning about their distinctive features and habits, and collecting art and photos depicting them. T...

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by Richard Skrein (Author), Maria Nilsson (Illustrator)Inspiration and activities for enjoying and making the most of the wonders of winter. For grownups and kids alike, 50 Things to Do in the Snow is the perfect illustrated guide to enjoying all that winter has to offer. Organized in sections on Snow Play, Snow Craft, Winter Wisdom, Winter Survival, and Snow Fires, this activity book will show you how to: Make a snow maze Create a winter bird feeder Identify winter trees Make sn...

Florapedia: A Brief Compendium of Floral Lore - Hardcover

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by Amy Jean Porter (Illustrator), Carol Gracie (Author)A delightful illustrated treasury of botanical facts and fancy Florapedia is an eclectic A-Z compendium of botanical lore. With more than 100 enticing entries--on topics ranging from achlorophyllous plants that use a fungus as an intermediary to obtain nutrients from other plants to zygomorphic flowers that admit only the most select pollinators--this collection is a captivating journey into the realm of botany. Writing in her incomparabl...

Garden Bugs & Insects of the South & Southeast: Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors - Spiral

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by Jaret C. Daniels (Author)Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them. Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug's paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see--like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles--but also the ones we don't, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep this convenient guide to garden bugs and insects close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed...

Cry of the Wild: Life Through the Eyes of Eight Animals - Paperback

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by Charles Foster (Author)'Evocative and beautifully written, it's a deeply immersive read' Observer 'Enchanting and emotional...personifies its characters as they navigate the new wild and its trials.' Chris Packham 'Charles Foster is the most original voice in nature writing today - funny, urgent, poetic, philosophical and deeply moving' Patrick Barkham 'Utterly exhilarating... This book demands we change our ways' Lee Schofield 'There aren't many writers like Charles around... a deeply tho...

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Report copyright infringementby George Griesinger (Author)A story of loss, renewal, and the quiet strength that endures.The Superior Guardian is a spiritually charged novel of courage and transformation. Set on the rugged shores of Lake Superior, it follows a determined immigrant boy who dares to confront a powerful mining company polluting the waters he loves. In his stand for truth, he risks everything-his reputation, his accomplishments, and the new-found sense of self he's fought to prote...

Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pet Care - Paperback

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by Carol Frischmann (Author)This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability in the context of pet ownership and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the planet. It explains the environmental consequences of pet ownership and offers alternatives to the everyday choices any pet-owning family makes, from choosing pet food and buying pet equipment and toys to disposing of pet waste and avoiding household toxins. Thoroughly researched a...

Perils and Pleasures of a Hunter's Life; or, The Romance of Hunting

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Report copyright infringementby Peregrine Herne (Author)Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of 19th-century sporting life with "Perils and Pleasures of a Hunter's Life; or, The Romance of Hunting" by Peregrine Herne. This captivating narrative transports readers to a bygone era, immersing them in the adrenaline-fueled pursuits and profound connections forged between man and nature. Through vivid prose and keen observations, Herne chronicles not only the challenges and triumphs of the...

A Knowhere Guide to Killarney Heights - Secrets of a sleepy suburb: Secrets of a Sleepy Suburb

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Haigh (Author)Be it cave dwellers, shark attacks or a wandering whale; there is more to this suburb than meets the eye. From nationally significant Indigenous sites, to the genesis of an international rock band; this delightful compendium documents bite-sized facts and interesting insights of the area now known as Killarney Heights. Explore what's hidden in plain sight and delve into the past to reveal the secrets of this supposedly sleepy suburb. ...

Northern California Nature Guide - Paperback

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by Erin McCloskey (Author)People who live in Northern California have access to a dramatic variety of landscapes, climates and biodiversity. Marine and coastal zones, rugged mountains, humid forests, wild backcountry, grasslands, sagebrush scrublands, deserts, streams and lakes all contribute to its unique, scenic wonders and ecological grandeur. Conservation International defines the California Floristic Province--the area of California west of the Sierra Nevada-Cascade Range--as a world bio...

Common Native Bees of the Eastern United States: Your Way to Easily Identify Bees and Look-Alikes - Spiral

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by Heather Holm (Author)This pocket-sized booklet features common bees of the eastern United States and their look-alikes, so you can quickly and easily identify them.Author BiographyHeather Holm is a biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author. In addition to assisting with native bee research projects, she informs and educates audiences nationwide, through her writing and many presentations, about the fascinating world of native pollinators and beneficial insects, and th...

Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification - Paperback

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by Pete Dunne (Author), Kevin T. Karlson (Author)A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identification This unique photographic field guide to North America's gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls--gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides. Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plu...

Dinosaurs - The Grand Tour, Second Edition: Everything Worth Knowing about Dinosaurs from Aardonyx to Zuniceratops - Paperback

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by Keiron Pim (Author), Jack Horner (Contribution by), Fabio Pastori (Illustrator)We live in a golden age of paleontological discovery--on average, we find one new dinosaur species per week. The most fascinating among them take their place in this updated edition of Dinosaurs--The Grand Tour; from Aardonyx, a lumbering beast that formed a link between two- and four-legged dinosaurs, to Zuniceratops, who boasted a deadly pair of horns. Here, you'll find everything worth knowing about every din...

Northeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Beach Plums to Wineberries - Paperback

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by Leda Meredith (Author)"An invaluable guide for the feast in the East." --Hank Shaw, author of the James Beard Award-winning website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Leda Meredith as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Northeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions...

A Practical Treatise on Nervous Exhaustion, Neurasthenia: Its Symptoms, Nature, Sequences, Treatment (1894)

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Report copyright infringementby George Miller Beard (Author), A. D. Rockwell (Editor)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1894 Edition. Number of Pages: 264 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

Two Billion Trees and Counting: The Legacy of Edmund Zavitz

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Report copyright infringementby John Bacher (Author), Kenneth A. Armson (Foreword by)Edmund Zavitz (1875-1968) is recognized as Ontarios "Father of Reforestation." Due his knowledge of forestry, vision, diligence, and perseverance in the face of opposition, Ontario was rescued from the ravages of environmental disasters. To date more than two billion trees have been planted, with more to come.Author BiographyJohn Bacher received his Ph.D. in history from McMaster University in 1985 and has ta...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry David Thoreau (Author), Harrison G. O. Blake (Editor)Winter: From The Journal Of Henry David Thoreau (1897) is a collection of essays and observations on the winter season by the renowned American writer and naturalist, Henry David Thoreau. The book is a compilation of Thoreau's journal entries from 1845 to 1854, during which he spent time living in a cabin near Walden Pond in Massachusetts.Thoreau's writing in Winter is characterized by his keen observat...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Anna Barker (Author)Experience 19th-century colonial life in New Zealand through the insightful and charming letters of Lady Barker in "Station Amusements." This captivating memoir offers a firsthand account of country life and the daily experiences of a woman navigating a new world. Delve into her observations on the natural landscape, the challenges and rewards of establishing a home, and the social dynamics of a burgeoning community. More than just a tr...

Earth from Above (25th Anniversary Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Yann Arthus-Bertrand (Author)Timed to the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking international bestselling book Earth from Above, this updated version features new images and refreshed text that creates an unforgettable, inspiring portrait of our planet today. Since its original publication in 1999, Yann Arthus-Bertrand's Earth From Above has been a touchstone for the environmental movement throughout the world, selling more than three million copies in all la...

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Report copyright infringementby Milton Love (Author), Jessica Eggers (Illustrator)What is Gonzo Ichthyology?Is it a personal, non-objective, view of fishes?Is it idiosyncratic art that is the love child of M. C. Escher and Aubrey Beardsley?Or is it both of these things - a remarkable melding of art and science?Frankly, we neither know, nor do we particularly care.But seriously, and if we can just have a little heart-to-heart here, this book is kind of like a petty bourgeois croissant stuffed ...

Cycles of Creation: Five Years of The Verdancy Project

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Report copyright infringementby Shannon Amidon (Author)Cycles of Creation: 5 Years of The Verdancy Project is a vibrant anthology celebrating the first five years of The Verdancy Project, a unique artist residency rooted in nature and community in the Pacific Northwest.This richly illustrated book features work from 35 artists, writers, and musicians, alongside sections exploring the land and community that shape The Verdancy Project. Inside, you'll find essays, poetry, artwork, and over 85 f...

The Ultimate Book of Big Cats: Your Guide to the Secret Lives of These Fierce, Fabulous Felines - Hardcover

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by Steve Winter (Author)They're strong. They're powerful. They're mysterious. Get ready to sink your teeth into the hidden worlds of the seven spectacular big cats--and meet some of their smaller cousins--with National Geographic Explorers Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup as your guides. From rarely seen snow leopards high up in the Himalaya to tigers silently stalking prey through thick jungle to lions going in for the kill, you'll get the inside scoop on the fascinating worlds of wild feline...

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by Steve Brill (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Steve Brill (Illustrator) Dimensions: 0.1 x 9.5 x 4.5 IN Publication Date: November 15, 2022

The Orchid: A Celebration of the World's Most Charismatic Flower

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Report copyright infringementby Lauren Gardiner (Author), Phillip Cribb (Author), Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (Author)Queen of the night, Darwin's comet, lady's slipper, little dragon, black chimaera - the otherworldly names of orchid species are as beautiful as these sought-after flowers themselves. From flamboyant and colourful to strange and understated, and from alpine meadows to cloud forests, the orchid's variety and range is unparallelled - and has made it an object of obsession to plant...