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The Pecan: A History of America's Native Nut
JAMES MCWILLIAMS
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What would Thanksgiving be without pecan pie? New Orleans without pecan pralines? Southern cooks would have to hang up their aprons without America’s native nut, whose popularity has spread far beyond the tree’s natural home. But as familiar as the pecan is, most people don’t know... |
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Flock Together: A Love Affair with Extinct Birds
B.J. Hollars
Format: Paperback
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Named by Forbes as one of the 12 Best Books About Birds and Birding in 2017 After stumbling upon a book of photographs depicting extinct animals, B.J. Hollars became fascinated by creatures that are no longer with us: specifically, extinct North American birds. How, he wondered, could we preserve... |
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Unthink: And how to harness the power of your unconscious
CHRIS PALEY - ?Coronet
Format: Paperback
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Your life is dominated by your unconscious mind: by thoughts you're unaware of and movements you don't realise you are making. Words, colours, mannerisms and other cues you don't realise are affecting you, change what you think. The confidence you have in your ability to reason... |
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The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird
Jack E. Davis - Liveright
Format: Hardcover
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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Gulf, a sweeping cultural and natural history of the bald eagle in America. The bald eagle is regal but fearless, a bird you're not inclined to argue with. For centuries, Americans have celebrated it as "majestic" and "noble,"... |
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Sentient: How Animals Illuminate the Wonder of Our Human Senses
Jackie Higgins - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover
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Perfect for fans of The Soul of an Octopus and The Genius of Birds, this remarkable book explores how we process the world around us by analyzing the incredible sensory capabilities of thirteen animals and reveals that we are not limited to merely five senses.
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