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Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics, and Risks of De-Extinction
Britt Wray · Greystone Books
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover
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Jurassic Park meets The Sixth Extinction in Rise of the Necrofauna, a provocative look at de-extinction from acclaimed documentarist and science writer Britt Wray.A captivating whirlwind tour through the birth and early life of the scientific idea known as "de-extinction." - Beth... |
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Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds
Nancy J Hajeski · Firefly Books
Pages: 536
Format: Paperback
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Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds packs in a lot of information. Illustrations, text, charts, tables and icons make it an ideal reference for all dog lovers, who will enjoy flipping through the pages. The over 450 breeds are thoroughly researched and represent canines from around... |
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The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World
Jeff Goodell · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times Critics' Top Book of 2017 One of Washington Post's 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2017 One of BOOKLIST 's Top 10 Science Books of 2017 "An immersive, mildly gonzo and depressingly well-timed book about the drenching effects of global warming, and a powerful reminder... |
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Saving Arcadia: A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes
Heather Shumaker · Painted Turtle
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
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Saving Arcadia: A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes is a suspenseful and intimate land conservation adventure story set in the Great Lakes heartland. The story spans more than forty years, following the fate of a magnificent sand dune on Lake Michigan and the people... |
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Rabbit Breeds: The Pocket Guide to 49 Essential Breeds
Lynn M Stone · Storey Publishing
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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Rabbits are the third-most popular pet in the United States and have also earned significant farming and commercial followings: fiber enthusiasts love angora for its light-weight warmth, and chefs are serving up increasing amounts of their high-protein, low-fat meat. In Rabbit Breeds, photographer... |
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The Living Forest: A Visual Journey into the Heart of the Woods
Joan Maloof · Timber Press
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover
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"With precise, stunning photographs and a distinctly literary narrative that tells the story of the forest ecosystem along the way, The Living Forest is an invitation to join in the eloquence of seeing." - Sierra Magazine From the leaves and branches of the canopy to the roots... |
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Strays: A Lost Cat, a Drifter, and Their Journey Across America
BRITT COLLINS · Atria Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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For fans of A Street Cat Named Bob and Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Strays is a compelling true story of a man who rescues a stray, injured cat and how they save each other.Homeless, alcoholic, and depressed, Michael King lives in a UPS loading bay on the wrong... |
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The Plant Messiah: Adventures in Search of the World's Rarest Species
Carlos Magdalena · Doubleday
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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An impassioned memoir of saving extraordinary plants on the brink of extinction, by a scientist who has been called a "codebreaker" (Telegraph) and "an inspiration" (Jane Goodall) Carlos Magdalena is not your average horticulturist. He's a man on a mission to save... |
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The Aliens Among Us: How Invasive Species Are Transforming the Planet?and Ourselves
Leslie Anthony · Yale University Press
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
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A thoughtful, accessible look at the rapidly growing issue of invasive plants, animals, and microbes around the globe with a focus on the scientific issues and ecological, health, and other challenges From an award-winning adventure and science journalist comes an eye-opening exploration... |
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Collie
Terry Albert · T.F.H. Publications
Pages: 144
Format: Print book
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What's better than a well-trained dog? Well-trained dogs followyour lead wordlessly, behave graciously around others, and smooth the transitions of everyday life. They come when called, pull handkerchiefs out of your pocket, and curl up beside you when you come home from work. These devoted... |
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Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness
Peter Godfrey-Smith · Farrar
Pages: 272
Format: Print book
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A philosopher dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousnessAlthough mammals and birds are widely regarded to be the smartest creatures on earth, it has lately become clear that a very distant branch of the tree of life has also sprouted higher intelligence: the cephalopods,... |
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All Black Cats are Not Alike
Amy Goldwasser · Chronicle Books
Pages: 116
Format: Print book
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Every cat owner knows that no two cats are alike. This pitch-perfect illustrated book proves this simple fact by diving whiskers first into the unique personality, charisma, and character of 50 real all-black cats. From Alfie, who "has no tolerance for wet humans or being ignored,"... |
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