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Sanctuary: The True Story of an Irish Village, a Man Who Lost His Way, and the Rescue Donkeys That Led Him Home

PATRICK BARRETT - ‎Tyndale Momentum
Format: Paperback

For decades, his family rescued lost and forgotten donkeys in the Irish countryside.He had no idea that one day, the donkeys would rescue him.Patrick Barrett grew up on the back of a donkey. In the small village of Liscarroll, the young boy helped his family run a sanctuary for abandoned...
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100 Great American Parks

Stephanie Pearson - ‎National Geographic
Format: Hardcover

Discover diverse and breathtaking natural landscapes in this beautifully illustrated collection of America's 63 national parks, as well as 37 state, recreational, and city parks and green spaces.Nowhere in the world is there a park system like America's. The National Park System...
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Forest School for Grown-Ups

RICHARD IRVINE - ‎Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.Forest schools for kids originated in Scandinavia as outdoor play-based learning groups,...
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The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi: Exploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and Bodies

Keith A Seifert - Greystone Books
Format: Hardcover

"If you are interested in mushrooms, like so many people are these days, but want to delve deeper than the headlines, this is the book for you." - Eugenia Bone, author of Mycophilia and former president of the New York Mycological SocietyEven though we can't always see them,...
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The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

Stephen Brusatte - ‎Mariner Books
Format: Hardcover

New from the author of acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs ("A masterpiece of science writing" - Washington Post) and "one of the stars of modern paleontology" (National Geographic) , a sweeping and revelatory history of mammals, illuminating...
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Lakes: Their Birth, Life, and Death

John Richard Saylor - ‎Timber Press
Format: Hardcover

In Lakes: Their Birth, Life, and Death, John Richard Saylor shows us just how deep our connection to these still waters run in a revealing look at lifegiving bodies of water. Think all lakes are the same? Think again. Saylor leads an illuminating tour of the most fascinating lakes around...
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Turtles of the World: A Guide to Every Family

Jeffrey E. Lovich - ‎Princeton University Press
Format: Hardcover‏

Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians....
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Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Getting Your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged with Nature

Steven Rinella - Random House
Format: Hardcover

The indispensable case for parenting tough, curious, and competent kids who feel at home in the outdoors, from the New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series and podcast MeatEaterIn the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors,...
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Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America

Peter Wohlleben - ‎Greystone Books
Format: Paperback

Awaken your senses and learn how to be a forest detective - with Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees."This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees." - Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading...
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Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities and Benefits

Renee Newman - Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain...
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