Natural History
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High Vistas:: An Anthology of Nature Writing from Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains, Volume II, 1900-2009High Vistas is the first anthology devoted to nature and descriptive writing from Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains, inclusive of the Tennessee side of the present day Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Arranged chronologically with annotations, the twenty-one selections in this...
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Extinctions: How Life Survives, Adapts and EvolvesThis timely and original book lays out the latest scientific understanding of mass extinction on our planet. Cutting-edge techniques across biology, chemistry, physics, and geology have transformed our understanding of the deep past, including the discovery of a previously unknown mass extinction. This compelling...
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The Way of Natural HistoryIn this eclectic anthology, more than 20 scientists, nature writers, poets, and Zen practitioners, attest to how paying attention to nature can be a healing antidote to the hectic and harrying pace of our lives. Throughout this provocative and uplifting book, writers describe their...
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Starborn: How the Stars Made Us (and Who We Would Be Without Them)A sweeping inquiry into how the night sky has shaped human history For as long as humans have lived, we have lived beneath the stars. But under the glow of today's artificial lighting, we have lost the intimacy our ancestors once shared with the...
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The Jay, the Beech and the Limpetshell: Finding Wild Things with My KidsWeren't they richer, rock pools, wasn't the seashore busier, when I was a kid?Richard Smyth had always been drawn to the natural world, but when he became a father he found a new joy and a new urgency in showing his kids the everyday...
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The Book of the Barn OwlFew of us know what goes on after dark, underneath the moon. Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl, one of the most mesmerising and elusive icons of the countryside. 'Fascinating insights... An endearing book for lovers of the barn owl' Daily...
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The Myth Of The Negro PastThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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The Story of Vermont: A Natural and Cultural History, Second EditionIn this second edition of their classic text, Klyza and Trombulak use the lens of interconnectedness to examine the geological, ecological, and cultural forces that came together to produce contemporary Vermont. They assess the changing landscape and its inhabitants from its pre-human evolution up...
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Simply NutritionUnderstanding nutrition has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a range of topics - from the anatomy of the digestive system to the...
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Born of Ice and Fire: How Glaciers and Volcanoes (with a Pinch of Salt) Drove Animal EvolutionAn exploration of how the Cryogenian Period, when our planet was covered in ice for millions of years, created today's remarkable biodiversity More than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of...
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The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the BeagleWhen naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought with him evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory sparked a fierce...
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The Lives of Sharks: A Natural History of Shark LifeA richly illustrated and comprehensive introduction to the world's sharks Sharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. In fact, sharks are characterful, exhibit...
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The Evolution of Charles Darwin: The Epic Voyage of the Beagle That Forever Changed Our View of Life on EarthFrom the Los Angeles Times Book Prize-winning historian, the colorful, dramatic story of Charles Darwin's journey on HMS Beagle that inspired the evolutionary theories in his path-breaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of ManWhen twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist Charles Darwin boarded...
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One Planet, Many Worlds: The Climate ParallaxA historian offers a unique look at the pandemic, climate change, and the human versus nonhuman. Climate change represents a deep conundrum for humans. It is difficult for humans to give up the unequal and yet accelerating pursuit of a good life based on...
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Super Surprising Trivia about the World's Natural WondersThink you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains, and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders.Author: Ailynn CollinsPublisher:...
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The Mammals of Trans-Pecos Texas: Including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National ParksOne hundred and five species of mammals are native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. The greatly varied terrain, climate, and vegetation make its mammalian life exceptionally varied, ranging from tiny shrews to great elks, from bats to aquatic beavers and muskrats, from desert-dwelling...
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Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington StateFrom trilobites near the Idaho border and primitive horses on the Columbia Plateau to giant bird tracks near Bellingham and curious bear-like beasts on the Olympic Peninsula, fossils across Washington State are filled with clues of past life on Earth. With abundant and well-exposed...
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The Complete Insect: Anatomy, Physiology, Evolution, and EcologyA beautifully illustrated exploration of the world's most extraordinary animals With an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis....
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Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in AmericaIn 1908, near Folsom, New Mexico, a cowboy discovered the remains of a herd of extinct giant bison. By examining flint points embedded in the bones, archeologists later determined that a band of humans had killed and butchered the animals 12,450 years ago. This...
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The Unity of Science: Exploring Our Universe, from the Big Bang to the Twenty-First CenturyA journey guided by science that explores the universe, the earth, and the story of life For Irwin Shapiro, science starts with questions. This book provides a broad and entertaining survey of major scientific discoveries that have changed our views of nature and, in...
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