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Salmon Wars: The Dark Underbelly of Our Favorite FishA Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent and a former private investigator dive deep into the murky waters of the international salmon farming industry, exposing the unappetizing truth about a fish that is not as good for you as you have been told. A decade ago, farmed...
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Song of the Stars: A Christmas StorySong of the Stars, written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, takes children on the journey of Advent and the anticipation of Jesus' arrival. All of creation comes together in this poetic and majestic telling of the Christmas story. Join every creature as they celebrate...
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Leaves of Grass"Whatever satisfies the soul is truth." -- Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass Leaves of Grass is a timeless collection of poems and essays penned by influential nineteenth-century writer Walt Whitman. This profound compilation explores topics such as nature, mysticism, mortality, transcendentalism, and democracy. Inspired...
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Revision of a ManProbably more today than any other time in American history, the definition of what it means or what it takes to "be a man" is a moving target. The tension between masculinity and vulnerability is fiercely obvious in the issue-driven, sound-bite culture we live...
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Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon: Exploring Beaches and TidepoolsA spectacular variety of life flourishes between the ebb and flow of high and low tide. Anemones talk to each other through chemical signaling, clingfish grip rocks and resist the surging tide, and bioluminescent dinoflagellates--single-celled algae--light up disturbances in the shallow water like glowing...
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American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the WestA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The enthralling true story of the rise and reign of O-Six, the celebrated Yellowstone wolf, and the people who loved or feared her. Before men ruled the earth, there were wolves. Once abundant in North America, these majestic...
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Trees: From Root to LeafTrees seen like never before--a world expert presents a stunning compendium, illuminating science, conservation, and art. Trees provoke deep affection, spirituality, and creativity. They cover about a third of the world's land and play a crucial role in our environmental systems--influencing the water, carbon,...
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Horse Brain, Human Brain: The Neuroscience of HorsemanshipAn eye-opening game-changer of a book that sheds new light on how horses learn, think, perceive, and perform, and explains how to work with the horse's brain instead of against it. In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and...
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Plants That Kill: A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous PlantsA full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the...
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The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our TimePULITZER PRIZE WINNER - A dramatic story of groundbreaking scientific research of Darwin's discovery of evolution that "spark[s] not just the intellect, but the imagination" (Washington Post Book World). "Admirable and much-needed.... Weiner's triumph is to reveal how evolution and science work, and to...
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How to Be a MoonflowerDiscover the world that awakens after dark and embrace the magic of the moon in this field guide by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Katie Daisy. Following her beloved How to Be a Wildflower series, Katie Daisy is here to guide you...
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Winter Tree Finder: A Manual for Identifying Deciduous Trees in Winter (Eastern Us)Easily Identify the Trees You Find, Even in Winter This essential guide by celebrated ecologist May Theilgaard Watts helps readers enjoy getting to know trees, even in winter when the leaves have fallen from the branches. With this handy, easy-to-use book, you'll be able...
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The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural WorldFrom New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids can enjoy...
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The Appalachian Trail: A BiographyThe Appalachian Trail is America's most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who helped bring it to life over the past century.The conception and building...
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George Masa's Wild Vision: A Japanese Immigrant Imagines Western North CarolinaGeorge Masa's Wild Vision recounts the incredible, overlooked life of the photographer George Masa.Self-taught photographer George Masa (born Masahara Iizuka in Osaka, Japan), arrived in Asheville, North Carolina at the turn of the twentieth century amid a period of great transition in the southern...
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The Cloud Collector's HandbookThe perfect incentive for keeping your head in the clouds, The Cloud Collector's Handbook is a whimsical guide to the wonders of the sky. Throughout, author and cloud expert Gavin Pretor-Pinney catalogs a variety of clouds and gives readers points for spotting them and...
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Count on Us!Learn how a movement builds from one person to a billion in this A to Z environmental activism book. Readers count from 1 to 10 - and then in larger increments to a billion - as they learn new terms from "conservation" to "activism."...
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Sibley's Trees of Pacific NorthwestWritten and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected illustrator and naturalist, this FoldingGuide offers instant access to just what the curious beginner needs to know. 48 of the most common indigenous and cultivated tree species are covered, including descriptions, size, range,...
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The Unwinding: And Other DreamingsA highly illustrated pillow book to prompt dreaming and creativity by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Jackie Morris Longlisted for the 2021 Kate Greenaway Medal "A quiet masterpiece . . . a love story, a hope story, a story out of time, out of stricture,...
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Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the Southern AppalachiansSponsored by the Tennessee Native Plant Society, Wildflowers of Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians is a labor of love fourteen years in the making. The result is a significant achievement that brings the beauty and uniqueness of wildflowers to amateurs and...
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