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Pompeii: A History of the City and the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius - Paperback

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by Historycaps (Editor), Fergus Mason (Author)Pompeii was one of most advanced cities of its time; it had a complex water system, gymnasium, and an amphitheater. Despite it's advancements, there was one thing it wasn't ready for: Mount Vesuvius-the volcano that led to its ultimate doom.The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius was one of the worst disasters in all of European history. In a near instant, over 15,000 people were dead and a city was completely destroyed.This book looks at the rise, f...

Cryptids: The Fascinating World of Unknown Creatures (A Deep Dive Into the Cryptids, Folklore, and Hidden Stories From Coast) - Paperback

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by James Bell (Author)This book takes you into the mysterious woods of Oregon, where the line between the real and the supernatural is fuzzy. Find the elusive Sasquatch, who is said to live in the thick forests, meet the mysterious Colossal Claude in the deep seas, and learn the scary stories of the roams the high deserts. This book tells about strange creatures that people have seen and heard, and it also talks about their cultural importance. Each part paints a vivid picture of the supernat...

Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis: One Woman's Discovery of the Transformation of Butterflies and Insects - Hardcover

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by Maria Sibylla Merian (Author), Emily Gillis (Editor)Discover the trailblazing work of artist-naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian in this beautifully illustrated volume on the life cycle of butterflies and moths. Maria Sibylla Merian is one of the greatest artist-naturalists of the seventeenth century. Her work documenting the life cycle and transformation of insects yielded a wealth of groundbreaking discoveries, captured vividly in beautiful illustrations. Originally published in 1705, Metamo...

Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark - Hardcover

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by Leigh Ann Henion (Author)From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light. In this glorious celebration of the night, New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the...

Ores of The Leadville Mining District - Paperback

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by Kerby Jackson (Introduction by), Us Department of Interior (Author)Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Guide to Ores of Leadville District, Colorado". Unavailable since 1926, this publication was originally compiled by the United States Department of Interior. This volume also includes important insights into the ores and mineralization of the Leadville Mining District in Colorado. Topics include historic ore prospecting meth...

Integrative Facial Cupping: Lymphatic drainage and face-lifting protocols - Paperback

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by Carlos Paulo (Author)FACIAL CUPPING BOOKPractice with facial cupping set glass or silicone set. natural beauty book by dk with facial cups for cupping therapy for rejuvenation.Facial cupping protocols, natural beauty book with cups, 70 pages, 6" x 9 ", white paper / interior color / facial cupping for beginners / Easy four different programs for beauticians , family, Spa or for all.This book is practical and accessible, explanatory diagrams with natural beauty products set. It is a simple...

Alaska's Wilderness Medicines: Healthful Plants of the Far North

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Report copyright infringementby Eleanor G. Viereck (Author), Dominique Collett (Illustrator), Patsy Turner Egan (Contribution by)This guide to Alaskan wild plants, native and introduced, can be used to promote health and healing, use for emergency first-aid care, or to maintain wellness. More than fifty plant species are described with information on habitat and distribution as well as general information on how each one can be used as medicine. This natural history of some of Alaska's medici...

Space Coloring Book for Kids: With Astronauts, Planets, Moons, Space Rockets & Ships. (Activity Book with Bonus Mazes) - Paperback

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by Ellejoy Coloring Books (Author)Space Coloring Book for Kids: Fantastic Outer Space Coloring with Planets, Astronauts, Space Ships, Rockets (Children's Coloring Books) Fun book for children to enjoy coloring space images.The perfect activity book for kids that love astronauts and dream of becoming one someday. This book includes: 28 Coloring Pages Printed Single Sided Size: 8.5" x 11" 76 Pages Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.16 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 15, 2019

A Guide to Medicinal Plants of Appalachia

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Department of Agriculture (Author), Arnold Krochmal (Author), Et Al (Author)Illustrated descriptions of 126 medicinal plants of the Appalachian region, with information for collectors about where the plant grows, parts used, reputed and recognized usages, flowering period, and common names. Plant collecting and preparation methods are also described. Glossary of pharmaceutical and botanical terms. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions:...

Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep - Paperback

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by John Davidson (Author), Mendon Cottage Books (Editor), Darla Noble (Author)Katahdin Hair Sheep - Raising a Profitable Breed of Sheep Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: What are Katahdin Hair Sheep Chapter 2: The Katahdin Advantage Chapter 3: Selecting Katahdin Sheep for your Flock Chapter 4: Reaping the Benefits of the Katahdin Breed Closing Remarks Author Bio Introduction More than a few people would use words like 'dumb' and 'stupid' to describe sheep. Not me. I use words like 'tr...

The Ritual Year in Ancient Egypt: Lunar & Solar Calendars and Liturgy - Paperback

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by Mogg Morgan (Author)The very oldest Egyptian ritual calendar was lunar. The evidence for this is very complex and in the words of Professor Leo Depuydt, "does not exactly jump out at you " This ancient lunar calendar continued a veiled existence alongside the dominant solar or civil year. Many details are lost so the project of this book is to bring together what has survived. Revealed here is a very ancient pantheon of gods, including Set, Min, & Hathor, one for each month of the luna...

Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast: A Guide to the 40 Best Agate Hunting Sites - Paperback

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by M. J. Grover (Author)Find agates on your next trip to the Oregon Coast Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast takes an in-depth look at the 40 best beaches that you can hunt for agates, jaspers, fossils, petrified wood, and other natural treasures. This complete guide covers the entire coastline from north to south, and it holds nothing back. A beginner who has never visited Oregon will get as much from this book as an experienced beachcomber. Secret spots, safety guides, tips and tricks, dozen...

Quantum Physics for Beginners Simplified: Understand the Subatomic World, Apply Basic Concepts to Everyday Life, and Expand Your Consciousness & World - Paperback

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by Alisha Kapani (Author)Discover the wonder of Quantum Physics and its application in technology, science, and human consciousness-even if science has never been your strengthYou may wonder why this branch of science is so mysterious and appealing all at once... and wish that you could grasp its meaning, significance, and application to your life, well-being, and consciousness.And now you can!In this book you'll learn the Quantum principles we rely on in our day-to-day lives and how they imp...

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Report copyright infringementby David R. Lageson (Author), Darwin R. Spearing (Author)Above all else, Wyoming is a geological state. In every corner of every mountain range and basin within this big state there is a geological story recorded in the rocks. Here is the overall story of Wyoming's geology and history based on clues left in the state's rocks. Number of Pages: 271 Dimensions: 0.71 x 8.95 x 5.87 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date...

Being You: A New Science of Consciousness - Hardcover

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by Anil Seth (Author)INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA Best Book of 2021--Bloomberg Businessweek; A Best Science Book of 2021--The Guardian; A Best Science Book of 2021--Financial Times; A Best Philosophy Book of 2021--Five Books; A Best Book of 2021--The EconomistAnil Seth's quest to understand the biological basis of conscious experience is one of the most exciting contributions to twenty-first-century science. What does it mean to "be you"--that is, to have a specific, conscious experience of the ...

National Geographic the Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals

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Report copyright infringementby Joel Sartore (Photographer), Joel Sartore (Author), Douglas H. Chadwick (Author)The lush and unique photography in this book represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals--especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore is circling the globe, visiting zoos...

Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore

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Report copyright infringementby Adrienne Mayor (Author), Michele M. Angel (Illustrator)From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders--and disasters--of the natural world Mythopedia is a fun, fact-filled A-Z treasury of myths inspired by natural events. Bringing together fifty legends from antiquity to the present, this delightfully entertaining book takes you around the world to explore sunken kingdoms and...

Flora of Middle-Earth: Plants of J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium

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Report copyright infringementby Walter S. Judd (Author), Graham A. Judd (Author)Few settings in literature are as widely known or celebrated as J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth. The natural landscape plays a major role in nearly all of Tolkien's major works, and readers have come to view the geography of this fictional universe as integral to understanding and enjoying Tolkien's works. And in laying out this continent, Tolkien paid special attention to its plant life; in total, over 160 plants a...

Peptide Protocols: An Introduction to What Peptides Are, How and Why They Work, and How They Can Be Used to Improve Health and Outcomes - Paperback

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by William A. Seeds (Author)This first-in-a-series handbook for physicians introduces the cellular biology behind peptides. Written by William A. Seeds, MD, the foremost authority on why and how to use peptides to delay cellular senescence, reduce inflammation throughout the body and the brain, and ultimately prevent disease and the effects of aging, Peptide Protocols offers physicians a foundational understanding of the brain and body through the lens of cellular functioning and how peptides...

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Carson (Author)Originally published in 1951, The Sea Around Us is one of the most influential books ever written about the natural world. Rachel Carson's ability to combine scientific insight with poetic prose catapulted her book to the top of The New York Times best-seller list, where it remained for more than a year and a half. Ultimately it sold well over a million copies, was translated into 28 languages, inspired an Academy Award-winning documentary...

Crystal Healing: Revealed! The Exciting Secret to Using Powerful Crystals to Awaken Your Chakras, Boost Your Energy and Transform Your Life - Hardcover

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by Charice Kiernan (Author)Learn How to Feel Balanced With Healing Crystals!The Amazing Healing Power Crystals Have May Be The #1 Thing Western Conventional Health Care Does Not Want You To Know.Would you like to reduce stress and anxiety in your life? Suffer from physical ailments such as headaches or insomnia? Healing crystals can help you when all else has failed.Get Your Copy of 'Crystal Healing'What's so special about crystal therapy? Well, crystals have a fascinating quality: unlike nor...

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Report copyright infringementby Warington Wilkinson Smyth (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work i...

Clairvoyance and Occult Powers - Paperback

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by Swami Panchadasi (Author)Clairvoyance and Occult Powers is a classic occult science text by Swami Panchadasi. Including clairvoyance, clairaudience, premonition and impressions, clairvoyant psychometry clairvoyant crystal-gazing, distant clairvoyance, past clairvoyance, future clairvoyance, second-sight, prevision, clairvoyant development, astral-body traveling, astral-plane phenomena, psychic influence--personal and distant, psychic attraction, psychic healing, telepathy, mind-reading, th...

Krause's Essential Human Histology for Medical Students - Paperback

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by Krause J. William (Author)The format of Essential Human Histology departs considerably from that of the usual presentations on human tissue/organ biology. This presentation was not designed as a formal reference textbook but as a tool solely for students and is designed for rapid student learning as well as rapid review in preparation for USMLE examinations. Essential Human Histology focuses the beginning student's attention on the most important aspects of this discipline which are presen...

Wetland Birds of the Central Plains: South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas - Paperback

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by Paul Johnsgard (Author)This 100,000-word monograph summarizes the distribution, abundance and breeding biology of the 183 species of wetland-adapted birds reliably reported from South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas through 2011. These include 91 species known to breed or have historically bred in the region, 51 species that migrate through the region but are not yet known to breed or have bred there, and 41 species that are extremely rare, probably extinct, or for which evidence as to their c...

Remote Viewing, What is it Really? - Paperback

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by Nancy C. Jeane (Author)Solve the Mystery: Remote Viewing, What is it Really?This small booklet could be of great value to anyone interested in the subject of Remote Viewing. It is a simple explanation of this amazing technique; developed by the U.S. Government, that was used in the highly confidential Star Gate Remote Viewing Program from 1972-1995.Inside we present the five-steps for understanding Remote Viewing, under the topics of: - History - Definition - Kinds - Study/Training - Exper...

Home Manufacture Of Furs And Skins (Legacy Edition): A Classic Manual On Traditional Tanning, Dressing, And Preserving Animal Furs For Ornament, Appar - Paperback

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by Albert B. Farnham (Author)A Classic Vintage Handbook on Fur and Skin Tanning and PreservationThis deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of expert taxidermist and furrier Albert Farnham's classic manual Home Manufacture of Furs and Skins is full of classic tips and methods for making your own home-tanned skins and preserved furs. Originally published in 1916, this vintage book is a great addition to the library of any budding or veteran hunter, taxidermist, outdoorsman, cabin enthusiast,...

Being in Nature: 20 practices to help you flourish in a busy world - Paperback

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by James Farrell (Author), Lee Evans (Author)Unlock the benefits of the great outdoors with this unique set of 20 mindful practices. 20 simple practices to connect with nature Inspired by wildlife, and accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations Explanations of the science underpinning the practices Ideas of what we can each do to look after the planet. Using this book little and often could benefit your health, wellbeing and relationships - and inspire you to protect the natural world! N...

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by Willard Nelson B. 1869 Clute (Created by)This beautifully illustrated book provides a step-by-step guide to creating and maintaining an herbarium, a collection of preserved plant specimens. With detailed instructions on selecting, pressing, and mounting plants, as well as advice on organizing and storing the collection, it is an indispensable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone who enjoys exploring the natural world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally im...

Stoner Coloring Book: Marijuana Lovers Themed Adult Coloring Book for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief - Paperback

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by Bario's Art Publishing (Author)Let's get HIGH and Color Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.2 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 10, 2020

The History of Astronomy and Astrophysics: A Biographical Approach - Paperback

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by H. Thomas Milhorn (Author)The history of astronomy and astrophysics ranges from antiquity to the landing of spacecraft on the Moon, Mars, Venus, and even an asteroid. Since early times, human beings have sought to understand what they see in the sky. The invention of the telescope opened new avenues of observation and research. Speculation about life on the Moon and other planets became a hot topic, and theories about the evolution of the universe were developed. New investigative tools, s...

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Report copyright infringementby James A. Duke (Editor)"Let food be your medicine, medicine your food."-Hippocrates, 2400 B.C. When the "Father of Medicine" uttered those famous words, spices were as important for medicine, embalming, preserving food, and masking bad odors as they were for more mundane culinary matters. Author James A. Duke predicts that spices such as capsicum, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, onion, and turmeric will assume relatively more medicinal importance again, as the economi...