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The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African WildWhen South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of rogue wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed...
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Riverwalking: Reflections on Moving WaterIn these twenty elegant essays, a philosopher and amateur naturalist meanders along the rivers and streams of the american West-and muses on love, loss, aging, motherhood, happiness, the art of poking around, and other important matters. "A smart, compassionate, and wise meditation on living...
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Dogs: A Celebration of Our Canine FriendsArranged in chapters covering physical characteristics, senses, life cycle, communication, and behavior, Dogs is a hugely informative visual celebration. The first species to be domesticated, dogs have been selectively bred over thousands of years. Today they're man's best friend--but while many are pets, many,...
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Rescuing Ellisville Marsh: The Long Fight to Restore Lost ConnectionsFor hundreds of years, farmers and fishing communities maintained the inlet to Ellisville Marsh, a picturesque piece of coastline ten miles south of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Recognized as one of the most environmentally sensitive and ecologically valuable places in the state, the salt marsh and...
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The Complete Bearded Dragon Care BookThe Essential Guide for Bearded Dragon Pet OwnersBearded dragons are the true charmers of the reptile pet world.Hardy, happy and easy-going, clean and very quiet, it's easy to see why they've become such popular pets!Beardies are interesting to meet and fun to know. They...
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Glorious Flowers Coloring BookBehold the beauty of the natural world with this delightful coloring book, containing over 40 classic botanical artworks from some of history's greatest botanical artists. From bold tiger lilys to delicate lilacs, this collection features exquisite 19th century flower illustrations from artists such as...
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Osprey: The Glorious Pursuit of Unbridled DeterminationThe Osprey--Pandion haliaetus--is also known as the Fish Hawk, but that simple label does not do this magnificent bird justice. The Osprey is a master angler whose fish catching skills are unparalleled. There is no other living creature on this planet that comes hurtling...
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Imaginary Animals: The Monstrous, the Wondrous and the HumanAn extraordinary menagerie of fantastical and unreal beasts featuring hundreds of illustrations, from griffins to dog-men, mermaids, dragons, unicorns, and yetis. Fire-breathing dragons, beautiful mermaids, majestic unicorns, terrifying three-headed dogs--these fantastic creatures have long excited our imagination. Medieval authors placed them in the borders...
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West Side Rising: How San Antonio's 1921 Flood Devastated a City and Sparked a Latino Environmental Justice MovementOn September 9, 1921, a tropical depression stalled just north of San Antonio and within hours overwhelmed its winding network of creeks and rivers. Floodwaters ripped through the city's Latino West Side neighborhoods, killing more than eighty people. Meanwhile a wall of water crashed...
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A Nest of Bones: Maiasaura DiscoveryBaby dinosaur bones in a fossil shop led Jack Horner on a hunt that would change our understanding of dinosaurs. Soon, he was digging through mounds of mudstone nests on a search to uncover the truth about duck-billed dinos. Follow along on the graphic...
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Hummingbirds: Marvels of the Bird WorldMarvel at the lives of hummingbirds with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard visitors. They are dainty and elusive. A hummingbird sighting is...
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The Fallen Stones: Chasing Butterflies, Discovering Mayan Secrets, and Looking for Hope Along the WayOn a butterfly farm in the Maya Mountains, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the national bestseller The Tenth Island finds enduring hope during cataclysmic times.Atop a hill in the rainforest of Belize, next to the ruins of a fallen civilization, a butterfly...
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Teachers in the Forest"A rewarding and enriching fusion of traditional wisdom, science and first-hand experience." -Tristan Gooley, author of The Natural Navigator, and How to Read NatureDrawing from a similar lifestyle and environmental ethic as Henry D. Thoreau and Aldo Leopold, Babcock has lived more than two...
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America: Bilingual Edition"Valverde's sharp meditation on the state of mind of a nation reeling from its historical contradictions and moral failings is startling...Forché's consummate translation and instructive introduction provide amap to help readers navigate this powerful book."--Booklist In Fernando Valverde's América, "sorrow is ancient." Mournfully lyrical,...
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Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for ForagersFungi are diverse, delicious and sometimes deadly. With interest in foraging for wild food on the rise, learning to accurately identify fungi reduces both poisoning risk to humans and harm to the environment. This extensively illustrated guide takes a "slow mushrooming" approach - providing...
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Field Guide to the Birds of ChileA comprehensive and authoritative illustrated guide to all of Chile's birds With its diverse range of habitats, Chile boasts a remarkable variety of breeding and visiting birds, from penguins to hummingbirds, making the country one of South America's top birding destinations. From the Chilean...
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My Garden WorldTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBEST GARDENING BOOKS OF 2020 - Sunday Times 'Every page a joy' NIGEL SLATER 'From a very early age I loved the countryside as much as any garden and was fascinated by the life that I saw all around me from...
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Botanicum Medicinale: A Modern Herbal of Medicinal PlantsA beautifully illustrated, informative, and engaging guide to 100 plants used for medicinal purposes.Remedies derived from plants are the world's oldest medicines. Used extensively in China, India, and many African countries, herbal medicine has become increasingly popular in the West along with other holistic...
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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of HummingbirdsAn acclaimed natural history writer follows the trail of the remarkable hummingbird all over the world. Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over three hundred wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired...
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Common Butterflies of Texas60 butterfly species, both common and exotic, found in the Lone Star State. Includes swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, and blues. Images and text by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a well known naturalist and butterfly expert, author of Butterflies of the East Coast...
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