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The Trees of North America: Michaux and Redoute's American Masterpiece
David Allen Sibley · Abbeville Press Publishers
Pages: 368
Format: Print book
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François André Michaux (1770-1855) was a French botanist whose work on the trees of North America gave the world's first illustrated account of American trees east of the Mississippi. From 1841 to 1849 the English botanist and one of the greatest plant explorers of North America,... |
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Bird Brain: An Exploration of Avian Intelligence
Nathan Emery · Princeton University Press
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
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Birds have not been known for their high IQs, which is why a person of questionable intelligence is sometimes called a "birdbrain." Yet in the past two decades, the study of avian intelligence has witnessed dramatic advances. From a time when birds were seen as simple instinct... |
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Love of Country: A Journey through the Hebrides
Madeleine Bunting · University Of Chicago Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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Few landscapes are as striking as that of the Hebrides, the hundreds of small islands that speckle the waters off Scotland's northwest coast. The jagged, rocky cliffs and roiling waves serve as a reminder of the islands' dramatic geological history, inspiring awe and dread in those... |
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Vanishing Bees: Science, Politics, and Honeybee Health
Sainath Suryanarayanan · Rutgers University Press
Pages: 176
Format: Print book
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In 2005, beekeepers in the United States began observing a mysterious and disturbing phenomenon: once-healthy colonies of bees were suddenly collapsing, leaving behind empty hives full of honey and pollen. Over the following decade, widespread honeybee deaths some of which have come to be called... |
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Penguins and Other Seabirds
Matt Sewell · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 128
Format: Print book
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Penguins are among the world's most beloved birds. In this enchanting guide, Matt Sewell captures 50 species of penguins and other sea bird favorites like puffins and albatrosses. From the Little Penguin, who is only 13 inches tall, to the Fiordland Crested Penguin, who sports bushy... |
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Water for Backyard Pets and Wildlife
Thomas Hollyday · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
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Your backyard is nature's playground. You do your best to make sure the birds have seed, and that the environment is safe for everyone. But are you really providing the best watering options for your pets and wild friends? This book will ensure that you create the ideal habitat for all animals... |
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Volcano Discoveries: A Photographic Journey Around the World
Tom Pfeiffer · Midpoint Trade Books Inc
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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One of the most eye-catching guides to the world's volcanoes ever published - packed with stunning photography. Introductory chapters include clear and concise information on plate tectonics, different types of volcanoes, different eruption styles and volcanic hazards. The main chapters... |
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Scorpion
Louise M Pryke · Reaktion Books
Pages: 221
Format: Paperback
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No creature has quite the sting in our mythology and folklore as the scorpion. From the dawn of human civilization they have been a dangerous figure in our imaginations - poisonous, precise, and deadly quiet - but as Louise M. Pryke shows in this book, their bad reputation has overshadowed... |
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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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The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover's Companion
Deirdre Franklin · W W Norton
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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Everything you need to know about adopting, owning, and loving a pit bull All dogs are special, but living with a pit bull really is different. You know how loyal and lovable your dog is, but your life can be affected by the breed's undeserved reputation. The Pit Bull Life celebrates the everyday... |
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Extreme Cities: The Peril and Promise of Urban Life in the Age of Climate Change
Ashley Dawson · Verso
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
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A cutting exploration of how cities drive climate change while being on the frontlines of the coming climate crisisHow will climate change affect our lives? Where will its impacts be most deeply felt? Are we doing enough to protect ourselves from the coming chaos? In Extreme Cities, Ashley... |
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97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile
Jenny Langbehn · Workman Publishing Company; Reissue edition
Format: Print book
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News for dogs and dog lovers to smile about: The irresistible bestseller is now even more irresistible with a 4-by-6-inch "chunky" format. As quirky, colorful, and giftable as ever, 97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile is now fresher and more appealing. Developed by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary... |
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Maddie Lounging On Things: A Complex Experiment Involving Canine Sleep Patterns
THERON HUMPHREY · Abrams Image
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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Maddie the coonhound has captured the hearts and imaginations of dog lovers all around the world. Maddie Lounging On Things follows Maddie's adventures at play and at rest as she accompanies her owner, Theron, from Utah to Illinois to Mexico and everywhere in between. From cross-country... |
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