Natural History
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The Goat: A Natural and Cultural HistoryA richly illustrated introduction to the goat--from livestock to beloved pet It may come as no surprise that goats are highly intelligent. They are also curious, gentle, independent, social, and full of character. Among the first domesticated animals, goats are increasingly appreciated today as...
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Dinosaurs: 10 Things You Should Know'A warp-speed tour of dinosaurs, with an expert guide' PROF. STEVE BRUSATTE, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs 'A fun, speedy read for grown-ups who love dinosaurs - a great way to get into the subject' PROF. MICHAEL BENTON, author of...
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Tesoros de la Naturaleza: Un Viaje Inolvidable Por Los Secretos del Mundo NaturalThe world is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals, and even by the Earth itself. Dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Learn how huge whales eat tiny animals...
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The Perennial Alternative: Episodes in the Reception of Goethe's Scientific WorkAuthor: Frederick AmrinePublisher: Adonis PressPublished: 03/16/2021Pages: 286Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.00w x 0.60dISBN: 9780932776655About the AuthorAmrine, Frederick: - Frederick Amrine is associate professor of German at the University of Michigan. He holds advanced degrees from Cambridge University and Harvard. His publications include...
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The Chemical History of a CandleOne of the greatest experimental scientists of all time, Michael Faraday (1791-1867) developed the first electric motor, electric generator, and dynamo -- essentially creating the science of electrochemistry. This book, the result of six lectures he delivered to young students at London's Royal Institution,...
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Color: A Visual History from Newton to Modern Color Matching GuidesCharts color exploration and expression from the 1600s to the present day through painters' tools, art, ephemera, and literature Throughout history, artists, scientists, and philosophers have attempted to explain and order the visible color spectrum. Color: A Visual History from Newton to Modern Color...
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All Things Beautiful: Wonders from the Collections of the Florida Museum of Natural HistoryLushly illustrated with over 300 color plates, this volumeis a celebration of the beauty of natural history collections and the work ofcurators dedicated to understanding and conserving our natural world. Natural history museums are libraries of life. All ThingsBeautiful reveals some of the remarkable...
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The Panda's Thumb: More Reflections in Natural HistoryWith sales of well over one million copies in North America alone, the commercial success of Gould's books now matches their critical acclaim. The Panda's Thumb will introduce a new generation of readers to this unique writer, who has taken the art of the...
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RobinA tuneful natural and cultural history of this globally renowned songbird. The robin is a small bird with a distinctive ruddy breast, at once a British national treasure and a bird with a global reputation. In this superbly illustrated account, Helen F. Wilson looks...
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Coral Reefs: A Natural HistoryAn illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearance Corals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans,...
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A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin CitiesAn illustrated guide to the natural habitats and rich diversity of wildlife in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area Though the Twin Cities and environs have proven a fine habitat for one particular species, the three million humans who call the area...
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The Story of RiceRice is the staple food for more than half of the world's population, but it is often taken for granted and regarded as a common cereal crop. As a rice-eater and a botanist, the author delves deep into the fascinating history and biology of...
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Island Jewels: The Natural History Of Western Australia's IslandsWestern Australia has over 3,500 islands, the largest number of any Australian state or territory. All remain in public ownership; almost all south of the Kimberley are managed by a single government agency, whilst almost all Kimberley islands are native title; a situation unique...
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Trilobite: Eyewitness to EvolutionWith Trilobite, Richard Fortey, paleontologist and author of the acclaimed Life, offers a marvelously written, smart and compelling, accessible and witty scientific narrative of the most ubiquitous of fossil creatures. Trilobites were shelled animals that lived in the oceans over five hundred million years...
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The Durrells of CorfuThe Durrell family are immortalised in Gerald Durrell's My Family and Other Animals and its ITV adaptation, The Durrells. But what of the real life Durrells? Why did they go to Corfu in the first place - and what happened to them after they...
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The Art of Seeing ThingsA collection of essays by noted naturalist John Burroughs in which he contemplates a wide array of topics including farming, religion, and conservation. A departure from previous John Burroughs anthologies, this volume celebrates the surprising range of his writing to include religion, philosophy, conservation,...
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What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities of BeesFor many of us, the buzzing of a bee elicits panic. But the next time you hear that low droning sound, look closer: the bee has navigated to this particular spot for a reason using a fascinating set of tools. She may be using...
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Skyfaring: A Journey with a PilotA New York Times Notable Book - "An elegant, nonlinear reflection on how flying on a commercial airliner--even while painfully folded into a seat in coach--can lift the soul." --The New York Times Book Review In the twenty-first century, airplane flight--once a remarkable feat...
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Dragonflies and Damselflies: A Natural HistoryA lavishly illustrated introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to...
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Explorers of Deep Time: Paleontologists and the History of LifePaleontology is one of the most visible yet most misunderstood fields of science. Children dream of becoming paleontologists when they grow up. Museum visitors flock to exhibits on dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. The media reports on fossil discoveries and new clues to mass...
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