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Biology of SpidersOne of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third...
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Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management, and WelfareThe keeping of zoo animals has become a central tool in the conservation of some of the world's most fascinating, yet threatened, species. But how do zoos operate on a day-to-day basis? What are the key problems they face in trying to feed, breed,...
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Veterinary Science: A Very Short IntroductionEvery year billions of animals, from housecats to racehorses to pythons, are treated by veterinarians. The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history; for the past five centuries it has developed as our understanding of animals' fundamental...
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An Illustrated Guide to Theoretical EcologyAn Illustrated Guide to Theoretical Ecology uses a combination of visual presentations and the symbolic logic of algebra and calculus to provide the most accessible introduction to ecological theory available. It gives students the basic tools they need to understand the complexities of ecological...
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The Tellington Ttouch: Caring for Animals with Heart and HandsHow to heal animals and improve their behavior from one of today's most respected trainers When distinguished animal trainer Linda Tellington-Jones decided to combine traditional veterinary medicine with therapeutic bodywork, she created a revolutionary method of animal healing the average person could use on...
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Nabokov's Blues: The Scientific Odyssey of a Literary GeniusDuring the 1940s Vladimir Nabokov was an acknowldged experts in Blues, a diverse group of Latin American butterflies. This book, which is part biography, explores the worldwide crisis in biodiversity and the place of butterflies in Nabokov's fiction.Author: Kurt JohnsonPublisher: McGraw-Hill CompaniesPublished: 03/19/2001Pages: 396Binding...
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Chirping CricketsRead and find out about crickets in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Chirrrp, chirrrp, chirrrp--thats the sound of crickets on a summer evening. A male cricket makes this sound by rubbing his legs against a bumpy vein on his wing. Find out more about...
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Zipping, Zapping, Zooming BatsRead and find out about bats in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where they live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple...
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Who Eats What?: Food Chains and Food WebsRead and find out about the food chain in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.What do you and a tuna have in common? You are both part of a food chain that begins with green things and ends with you! Other important questions answered...
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The Great Grisby: Two Thousand Years of Exceptional DogsA scholar, psychoanalyst, and cultural critic explores the multifaceted role dogs play in our world in this charming bestiary of dogs from literature, lore, and life.While gradually unveiling her eight-year love affair with her French bulldog, Grisby, Mikita Brottman ruminates on the singular bond...
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Advances in Insect Physiology: Volume 63Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 63 in this longstanding series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of highly qualified authors.Author: Russell JurenkaPublisher: Academic PressPublished: 11/24/2022Pages: 238Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...
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The Mammals of North DakotaAuthor: Robert W. SeabloomPublisher: North Dakota State University PressPublished: 03/05/2020Pages: 470Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.16lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.10w x 1.00dISBN: 9781946163158This title is only available via back order
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The Birds of Vancouver Island's West CoastNow in paperback, the definitive guide to birding in Vancouver. The rugged physical beauty of the west coast of Vancouver Island has long been a major attraction, but its distinctive avian population has also made it a major birdwatching destination. The Birds of Vancouver...
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Ava Loves Rescuing Animals: A Fact-Filled Nature Adventure Bursting with Animals!Ava Loves Animals tells the story of day in the life of a budding young vet who is passionate about animals. Ava encounters many different animals at her Grandparents' rescue center--this book is filled with facts about the different animals they are looking after...
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The Butterfly and the AntsAuthor: Kate McCabePublisher: CSIRO PublishingPublished: 08/02/2022Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9781486313471This title is only available via back order
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Alexander von Humboldt / Gabriele von Bülow, BriefeIn der Publikationsreihe der Forschungsstelle der BBAW werden Schriften und Korrespondenzen aus dem handschriftlichen Nachlass und aus unselbständigen Schriften des Universalgelehrten und Forschungsreisenden Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) ediert. Neben Reisetagebüchern und Briefwechseln finden hier auch Sammelbände mit wissenschaftlichen Aufsätzen und Monographien Aufnahme. Die kommentierte...
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Cave Biodiversity: Speciation and Diversity of Subterranean FaunaA deep-dive into the evolutionary biology, biogeography, and conservation of the most elusive subterranean creatures in the world.Far from the austere, sparsely populated ecosystems often conjured in the imagination, caves host some of the most mysterious and biodiverse natural systems in the world. Subterranean...
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Arthropods: Are They Beneficial for Mankind?This book presents comprehensive information on arthropods, the most abundant and diverse group of invertebrate animals in existence today. Chapters cover such topics as arthropods as food for humans, arthropods as a bioindicator species, use of arthropods in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, arthropods...
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What Lurks in the Dark?Full of short, simple facts about creatures that lurk in the dark that will inform and delight babies, kids, and parents! Mysterious creatures roam the earth in the dark of night. Each animal has a unique ability Some use heightened senses to make their...
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Paws & Listen to the Voices of the Animals 4th EditionPaws & Listen to the Voices of the Animals is a compelling book of Jenny Shone's life living with animals, talking to them and learning to understand their behaviour on a much deeper level. The stories are based on real experiences with both domestic...
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