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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 Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World
Stephen Brusatte · William Morrow
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
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For fans of Sapiens, Your Inner Fish, The Sixth Extinction, and I Contain Multitudes, a sweeping narrative scientific history - the only one of its kind - that tells the epic story of the dinosaurs, examining their origins, their habitats, their extinction, and their living legacy, from... |
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The Animals Among Us: How Pets Make Us Human
John Bradshaw · Basic Books
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
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The bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why living with animals has always been a fundamental aspect of being human Pets have never been more popular. Over half of American households share their home with either a cat or a dog, and many contain both. This is a huge change... |
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Visionary Women
Andrea Barnet · Ecco
Pages: 514
Format: Hardcover
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Four influential women we thought we knew well - Jane Jacobs, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters - and how they spearheaded the modern progressive movementThis is the story of four visionaries who profoundly shaped the world we live in today. Together, these women - linked not by friendship... |
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Cooking for Two—Your Dog & You!: Delicious Recipes for You and Your Favorite Canine
Brandon Schultz · W W Norton
Pages: 168
Format: Print book
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Share a meal with your best furry friend! With Cooking for Two: Your Dog and You, canines and their humans can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner together! In this two-species cookbook, Brandon Schultz has adapted dozens of "people food" recipes to accommodate the palates of humans... |
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The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World
Abigail Tucker · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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A lively adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture in search of how cats conquered the world, the Internet, and our hearts.House cats rule back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, and our bedrooms. Clearly, they own the Internet, where a viral cat video can easily be viewed... |
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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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Advanced Top Bar Beekeeping: Next Steps for the Thinking Beekeeper
Christy Hemenway · New Society
Pages: 208
Format: Print book
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Bee populations are plummeting worldwide. Colony Collapse Disorder poses a serious threat to many plants which rely on bees for pollination, including a significant proportion of our food crops. Top bar hives are based on the concept of understanding and working with bees' natural systems,... |
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Birds & Blooms: Birds in Your Backyard
Robert J. Dolezal · Thunder Bay Press
Pages: 272
Format: Print book
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With a bit of careful planning and planting, you can turn your backyard into an avian sanctuary! Landscaping tips will help you choose plants and trees that will attract your favorite birds. A how-to guide offers step-by-step instructions for 33 projects, from birdhouses to perches. When... |
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I Knead My Mommy: And Other Poems by Kittens
Francesco Marciuliano · Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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Just when we all thought things couldn't get any cuter, from the author of the New York Times bestselling I Could Pee on This comes I Knead My Mommy, a book of confessional poems about the triumphs, trials, and daily discoveries of being a kitten. From climbing walls to claiming hearts,... |
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