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Farewell to the Horse: A Cultural History
ULRICH RAULFF · Liveright
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
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A surprising, lively, and erudite history of horse and man, for readers of The Invention of Nature and The Soul of an Octopus.Horses and humans share an ancient, profoundly complex relationship. Once our most indispensable companions, horses were for millennia essential in helping build... |
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On Thin Ice: An Epic Final Quest into the Melting Arctic
Eric Larsen · Falcon
Pages: 288
Format: Print book
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In March 2014, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters set out to traverse nearly 500 miles across the melting Arctic Ocean, unsupported, from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. Despite being one of the most cold and hostile environments on the planet, the Arctic Ocean has seen... |
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The Holistic Dog: Inside the Canine Mind, Body, Spirit, Space
Laura Benko · Helios Press
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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People love their pets -- especially their dogs. They treat them as children, as part of the family. They want to do everything they can for them, including making them feel loved, welcomed, and appreciated around the house. By delving into dogs' worlds holistically through their mind,... |
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Venom: The Secrets of Nature's Deadliest Weapon
Ronald A Jenner · Smithsonian Books
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
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Venom brings readers face to face with some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet, including jellyfish, snakes, and wasps, as it uncovers the story of venom. The book explores how venom is used for predation, defense, competition, and communication by an incredible diversity of species.... |
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Manny the Frenchie's Art of Happiness
MANNY FRENCHIE · Touchstone
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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Based on his popular Instagram feed @Manny_the_Frenchie and Facebook profile, this is an illustrated and humorous guide to living a happy and fulfilling life by "the most famous French bulldog in the world ... who's downright amazing" (Buzzfeed.com) .In 2011, Manny was the runt... |
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Land on Fire: The New Reality of Wildfire in the West
Gary Ferguson · Timber Press
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
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"This comprehensive book offers a fascinating overview of how those fires are fought, and some conversation-starters for how we might reimagine our relationship with the woods." - Bill McKibben, author Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet Wildfire season is burning longer... |
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Dog Training in 10 Minutes a Day: 10-Minute Games to Teach Your Dog New Tricks
Kyra Sundance · Crestline Books
Pages: 176
Format: Flexibound
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Get the most out of your training time while learning foundation skills in ten minutes a day! Renowned trainer Kyra Sundance utilizes scientifically-proven methods and learning theory in this expert addition to her best-selling series of dog training books. Step-by-step, Kyra shows how to create... |
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Living in the Anthropocene: Earth in the Age of Humans
John W. Kress · Smithsonian Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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Explores the causes and implications of the Anthropocene, or Age of Humans, from multiple points of view including anthropological, scientific, social, artistic, and economic.Although we arrived only recently in Earth's timeline, humans are driving major changes to the planet's... |
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How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say
MELISSA CAUGHEY · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
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Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet - fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her hours among the flock have resulted in this quirky, irresistible guide packed with firsthand insights into how chickens communicate and interact,... |
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Raptors: The Curious Nature of Diurnal Birds of Prey
Keith L Bildstein · Comstock Publishing Associates
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
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Raptors are formally classified into five families and include birds -- such as eagles, ospreys, kites, true hawks, buzzards, harriers, vultures, and falcons -- that are familiar and recognized by many observers. These diurnal birds of prey are found on every continent except Antarctica... |
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The Source: How Rivers Made America and America Remade Its Rivers
MARTIN DOYLE · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
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How rivers have shaped American politics, economics, and society from the beginnings of the Republic to today. In this fresh and powerful work of environmental history, Martin Doyle explores how rivers have often been the source of arguments at the heart of the American experiment -- over... |
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Wild and Crazy: Photos from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
PAUL JOYNSON-HICKS · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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The funniest photographs of wildlife from around the world collected here in one must-have book that is perfect for animal lovers of all stripes.When the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced a contest for the funniest animal photo, they received entries from all over the world.... |
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John James Audubon: The Nature of the American Woodsman
Gregory H Nobles · University of Pennsylvania Press
Pages: 330
Format: Hardcover
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John James Audubon's The Birds of America stands as an unparalleled achievement in American art, a huge book that puts nature dramatically on the page. With that work, Audubon became one of the most adulated artists of his time, and America's first celebrity scientist.In this fresh... |
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