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Why Dinosaurs Matter
KEN LACOVARA · Simon & Schuster/ TED
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover
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What can long-dead dinosaurs teach us about our future? Plenty, according to paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara, who has discovered some of the largest creatures to ever walk the Earth.By tapping into the ubiquitous wonder that dinosaurs inspire, Lacovara weaves together the stories of our geological... |
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A Dog Called Hope: A Wounded Warrior and the Service Dog Who Saved Him
Jason Morgan · Atria Books
Pages: 336
Format: Print book
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Lone Survivor meets Marley & Me in this inspiring buddy memoir of an extraordinary service dog whose enduring love brought a wounded soldier back to life.A decade ago, Special Forces warrior Jason Morgan parachuted into the Central American jungle on an anti-narcotics raid. He'd served... |
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Woolly: The True Story of the De-Extinction of One of History's Most Iconic Creatures
BEN MEZRICH · Atria Books
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover
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Science fiction becomes reality in this Jurassic Park-like story of the genetic resurrection of an extinct species - the woolly mammoth - by the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and The 37th Parallel."With his knack for turning narrative nonfiction into stories worthy... |
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Ultimate Dog Grooming
Eileen Geeson · Firefly Books; Second Edition edition
Format: Print book
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"This large-format, colorfully illustrated handbook will find a place on library shelves where a good, general instruction manual for grooming one's own pet and even establishing oneself as a professional groomer is called for." --BOOKLIST A professional groomer is expensive,... |
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Incredible Wild Edibles
Samuel Thayer · Foragers Harvest Press
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback
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Incredible Wild Edibles covers 36 of the best edible wild plants in North America: fruits, berries, nuts, shoots, leafy greens, root vegetables, culinary herbs, teas, and syrups that boast exceptional flavor and nutrition. The plants chosen represent every habitat and every region in North... |
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Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors
Allen Anderson · New World Library
Format: Hardcover
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When cameras roll and directors call, “Action,” some of the most dependable, funniest, and most enthusiastic actors stand poised on four legs, with ears alert. From Joey in War Horse to the wolves in Game of Thrones, what we see on screen is the result of meticulous preparation... |
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Touring Colorado Hot Springs
Susan Joy Paul · Falcon Guides
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
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There is not a more serendipitous surrounding to soak in than the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Touring Colorado Hot Springs provides detailed descriptions, easy-to-read maps, and firsthand information on the best hot springs in the state. Descriptions are spiced with historical information... |
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The Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition: A–Z Guide to All Things Equine: Barrel Racing, Breeds, Cinch, Cowboy Curtain, Dressage, Driving, Foaling, ... Riding, English & Western, and So Much More
Jessie Haas · Storey Publishing
Pages: 448
Format: Print book
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Here is a completely revised, full-color second edition of the established go-to source for equestrian information. This comprehensive A-to-Z guide covers "everything horse" and bridges gaps in the equestrian universe between English and Western styles. More than 1,700 entries... |
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The Unnatural World: The Race to Remake Civilization in Earth's Newest Age
David Biello · Scribner
Pages: 304
Format: Print book
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With the historical perspective of The Song of the Dodo and the urgency of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, a brilliant young environmental journalist argues that we must innovate and adapt to save planet Earth.Civilization is in crisis, facing disasters of our own making on the only... |
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Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do
Marc Bekoff · University of Chicago Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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For all the love and attention we give dogs, much of what they do remains mysterious. Just think about different behaviors you see at a dog park: We have a good understanding of what it means when dogs wag their tails - but what about when they sniff and roll on a stinky spot? Why do they... |
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The Total Cat Manual: Meet, Love, and Care for Your New Best Friend
Davd Meyer · Weldon Owen
Pages: 224
Format: Print book
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Everything you need to know about your new feline friend, with over 200 top tips from the experts at Adopt-a-Pet.com! From adoption and care to behavior and communication, this is the most comprehensive guide to cats available. The experts at Adopt-a-Pet.com, who have spent many years connecting... |
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My Patients and Other Animals: A Veterinarian's Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope
SUZANNE FINCHAM-GRAY · Spiegel & Grau
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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A moving memoir of a life spent in the company of animals - a veterinarian sheds light on the universal experiences of illness, healing, and how we care for loved ones. The pursuit of a childhood dream has taken Suzy Fincham-Gray on a journey in veterinary medicine from pastoral farms... |
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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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