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The Cat Encyclopedia
DK · DK
Format: Hardcover
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More than 86 million Americans own at least one cat (that's 10 million more than own a dog) . Cats are truly Americans' favorite pets. Offering everything you need to know about cats in one easy-reference volume, The Cat Encyclopedia features stunning photographs of cat breeds... |
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The Gulf: The Making of An American Sea
Jack E Davis · Liveright Publishing Corp
Pages: 608
Format: Print book
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The tragic collision between civilization and nature in the Gulf of Mexico becomes a uniquely American story in this environmental epic.When painter Winslow Homer first sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, he was struck by its "special kind of providence." Indeed, the Gulf presented... |
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Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River
David Owen · Riverhead Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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A brilliant, eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes The Colorado River is a crucial resource for a surprisingly large part of the United States, and every gallon that flows down it is owned or claimed by someone. David Owen traces all that water from... |
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National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 2nd Edition
Mel White · National Geographic Society
Pages: 543
Format: Print book
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From recreation areas and trails to historic sites, from nature hikes to seashores, this comprehensive travel guide and reference to the United States National Parks has been completely revised and updated, with a brand-new cover, more than 30 new photos, and 15 new properties that have... |
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The Glory of the Tree: An Illustrated History
Noel Kingsbury · Firefly Books; ILL edition
Format: Hardcover
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The great trees of the world in glorious color. The Glory of the Tree describes 90 species of tree that collectively span the millennia of evolution and cross the globe. Organized into six categories -- Antiquity, Ecology, Sacred, Utility, Food and Ornament -- the trees are presented... |
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Bears: Wild Guide (Wild Guide Series)
Charles Fergus · Stackpole Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
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A full-color guide to the world of bears Includes black bears, polar bears, and grizzlies Information on dealing with bears in the wild Feared and reviled by many, bears are woefully misunderstood creatures. This natural history guide clears up many of the misconceptions about the animals... |
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Chinchillas
David Alderton · TFH Publications, Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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Chinchillas are playful, "on-the-go" rodents that thrive in environments in which they can be kept busy. Learn how to develop a functional routine for your tiny friend, along with vital information on keeping him properly fed, well-groomed, and in good health. T.F.H. has teamed... |
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Where the Animals Go: Tracking Wildlife with Technology in 50 Maps and Graphics
JAMES CHESHIRE · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
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"Where the Animals Go is beautiful and thrilling, a combination of the best in science and exposition, and a joy to study cover to cover." -- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard UniversityFor thousands of years, tracking animals meant following footprints.... |
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The Thinking Person's Guide to Climate Change
Robert Henson · Amer Meteorological Socie
Pages: 516
Format: Paperback
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Everybody can be a thinking person when it comes to climate change, and this book is a perfect roadmap. Start a web search for "climate change" and the first three suggestions are "facts," "news," and "hoax." The Thinking Person's Guide to Climate... |
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The Cloud Collector's Handbook
Gavin Pretor-Pinney · Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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The perfect incentive for keeping your head in the clouds, The Cloud Collectors Handbook is a whimsical guide to the wonders of the sky. Throughout, author and cloud expert Gavin Pretor-Pinney catalogs a variety of clouds and gives readers points for spotting them and recording their finds.... |
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The Border Collie: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Mary R Burch · Howell Book House
Pages: 158
Format: Hardcover
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Books for novice pet owners that combine the most breed-specific information with loads of helpful tips and superb color photos. These are the books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a four-footed family member. There are chapters on-- feeding-- grooming--... |
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