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An honest, very funny account of a couple's move to the country for a fresh start. Bursting with optimism and a can-do attitude, they're on a steep learning curve as they establish a vineyard and learn how things are done in the country. I...

This book is a comprehensive guide to salmon fishing in Ireland. Grimble covers everything from the best fishing spots to the types of lures and bait that work best. He also includes detailed descriptions of the various species of salmon found in Irish rivers....

Flora Indica is a systematic account of the plants of British India, written by Joseph Dalton Hooker and Thomas Thomson in the 19th century. This masterpiece includes in-depth observations on the structure and affinities of the natural orders and genera of the flora found...

Finding mindful communication moments in the whirlwind of parenting can feel like an elusive dream. Do You Know How to Talk with Your Young Child? is your guide to surviving and thriving in these precious years with young children.Discover practical techniques that empower you...

The collection is split into two halves. "Departmental Ditties," the first section, is made up of satirical poems that parody the administrative and bureaucratic features of British colonial life in India, the country where Kipling spent a large portion of his formative years. This...

Every season offers new reasons to get outside and explore--if visitors know when and where to go. This guide provides all the infomation readers need to plan 52 great outdoor adventures--from excursions for the serious naturalist to casual outings for the entire family. Northern...

This book consists of forty-three individual stories of true hunting, fishing, or related events, experienced by the author, his relatives and friends, over a period of sixty-five years. I began writing these stories when I realized they were an important part of my life,...

CREATURE COMPENDIUM - The natural world will guide us to our destiny if we are only willing to listen. The 2025 Kindred Spirits 12" 12" Wall Calendar is a journey into the realm of spirit animals, totems, and the profound spiritual connections we share...

Author: Jim SchenkISBN-10: 1961026007ISBN-13: 9781961026001Publisher: Meister Editorial ServicesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d

A mix of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, the Bedside Companion for Gardeners is a treasure trove of green-fingered inspiration where practical advice blends seamlessly with poetry and prose from intrepid gardeners past and present. Dip in and out of this collection with...

For many years, the CPR offered free return passage each summer for the employees of its magnificent hotels. The "Dominion" and the "Canadian", Canada's famous trains travelled west to the Banff Springs Hotel and to Chateau Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. In 1957,...

The plants used by Edgar Cayce in his over 9,000 physical readings have been extracted for the first time into one collection, patiently recorded from thousands of pages of transcripts. Illustrated with color photographs, these first 32 plants in Volume One will introduce many...

Hundreds of short entries, and Sally's fun drawings, take you all the way from the very first pussywillows to blooming tulips Birds, wildflowers, early-blooming bulbs, turtles, frogs, fast-blooming annuals to sow now, and not to forget the very first butterflies and hummingbird arrival. Spring...

Ice-out dates for lakes are an important hydrologic data series for climate-change research. Historical ice-out dates for 29 lakes in New England from 1807 through 2008 were compiled and are presented in this report. Five lakes have more than 160 years of data and...

Chelan County Public Utilities District, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, United States Forest Service and North Cascades National Park cooperatively manage fish populations within Lake Chelan and its tributaries in accordance with the Lake Chelan Fisheries Plan (Lake Chelan Fishery Plan 2007)....

8 days on the Delaware River: A Trip To Remember, is about a fishing and camping adventure complete by Author Paul Donovan and his fishing buddy Ray Labarre. The trip was talked about for about 18 years and finally occurred in May 2006. The...

""Dionysius and His Leading Ideas Including the Nature of the Godhead in Itself"" by C. E. Rolt is a book that explores the philosophical and theological ideas of Dionysius the Areopagite, a Christian mystic from the 5th century. The book delves into Dionysius' views...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: C. W. LeadbeaterISBN-10: 1409784304ISBN-13: 9781409784302Publisher:...

This 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,...

A comprehensive guide to the study of Chironomidae - a family of aquatic midges that are ubiquitous in freshwater environments - this book offers rich information on their morphology, taxonomy, biology, ecology, and economic importance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

In this classic work of natural history, George Philip R. Pulman explores everything you ever wanted to know about the axe. From its history and development to its myriad uses in agriculture and industry, Pulman's book is a fascinating look at this essential tool....

In the sport of turkey hunting, there are certain accomplishments which point towards just how fervently a person pursues the wiliest and most cunning game bird in America. One such feat is the taking of a gobbler in all 49 states holding springtime seasons...

In the winter of 1739, Georg Steller received word from Empress Anna of Russia that he was to embark on a secret expedition to the far reaches of Siberia as a member of the Great Northern Expedition. While searching for economic possibilities and strategic...

These essays reflect the author's encounter with the numinous dimension found in nature as expressed in religious texts, poetry, modern and primitive art, and science. Many of these essays were influenced by his experience growing up on the semi-arid steppe of Oregon.Author: Melvin AdamsISBN-10:...

Environment, Economy and Judiciary book brings you a balanced, state-of-the-art presentation of the latest concepts, methods, algorithms, techniques, procedures and applications of the fascinating field of science and technology in Greener Living. Written by eminent, leading, international experts, the contributors provide up-to-date aspects of...

Have you ever wanted to leave the big city, and build a home in the north woods? Author Renee Peek and her husband Allen have taken that leap, finding themselves up to their necks in adventure. Notes from a Northwoods Novice is a diary...

2010 Facsimile of 1908 Edition. Robert Baden-Powell was born in 1857 and served in the British Army in India, Afghanistan and, later, West and South Africa. In Scouting for Boys he mixed his love for the outdoors, and delight in play-acting, together with the...

The Fish and Wildlife Service has prepared this Comprehensive Conservation plan to guide the management of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde, Tyrrrell, and Washington Counties, North Carolina. The plan outlines programs and corresponding resource needs for the next 15 years, as mandated...

Author John Hanson Mitchell recounts a marathon bicycle trek from Andalusia to the Outer Hebrides, tracing solar myths, sun cults, birds, and flowering plants all along the way. Author: John Hanson MitchellISBN-10: 1504009517ISBN-13: 9781504009515Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2015Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.82lbsSize:...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: Chester A. ReedISBN-10: 1499628625ISBN-13: 9781499628623Publisher: Createspace...

A book about flowers in Texas. Each plant is illustrated with a black and white painting, appearing with its generic and Latinate name as well as local names, and a description of distribution. Contents Include: Reference Books on Texas Flowers; Plant Parts and Plant...

The Kerry Blue Terrier - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken...

Nature Study In Elementary Schools: First Reader is a book written by Lucy Langdon Williams Wilson and published in 1901. The book is designed to be used as a teaching aid for elementary school students who are interested in learning about nature and the...

Our ancestors did not always see beauty in the starkness of deserts, mountains, and polar wastes; that was the work of ages. In The Road to Egdon Heath (1999), Richard Bevis undertook to explain how and why this change - noted by Thomas Hardy...

From Aztec accounts of hibernating hummingbirds to contemporary television spectaculars, human encounters with nature have long sparked wonder, curiosity and delight. Written by leading scholars, this richly illustrated volume offers a lively introduction to the history of natural history, from the sixteenth century to...

An Ingenious Way to Live is about one woman's determination to continue her life's passion for adventure after a disability left her paralyzed from the shoulders down. This book is a memoir of her life, chronicling her thirst for adventure and how disability inspired...

"In the Hawaiian language, Piko can be translated as "the very center." As a society, we understand that before we can make sense of the results of our culture, we must remember the very design of it, or its piko.Jennifer Lighty, with her provocative...

- Covers all major regions, including the Catskills and Adirondacks- Follow-up to Pocketguide to Pennsylvania Hatches set in New York, featuring New York's most outstanding fly patterns- Detailed hatch charts, color photos of each insect, and recipes and photos of the author's recommended fly...

WHEN THE INTENTIONS ARE CLEAR, SO IS THE WAY. DECIDE WHAT IT IS YOU WANT.AND THE MINUTE YOU DECIDE YOU WANT BETTER FOR YOURSELF IS THE MINUTE THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE SHIFTS IN YOUR FAVOR.YOUR LIFE DOES NOT GET BETTER BY CHANCE; IT GETS BETTER...

""Prehistoric Man At The Headwater Of The Mississippi: And References Concerning The Succeeding Races Of Humanity"" is a book written by Jacob Vradenberg Brower in 1895. The book provides a detailed account of the prehistoric human activity in the region of the headwaters of...

Germ疣 Vergara explains how, when, and why fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) became the basis of Mexican society.Author: Germ疣 VergaraISBN-10: 1108932673ISBN-13: 9781108932677Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2022Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Examines how Norway has positioned itself as an alternative, environmentally-sound nation in a world filled with tension and instability.Author: Peder AnkerISBN-10: 1108725724ISBN-13: 9781108725729Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2022Pages: 301Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

""The Sun's Place in Nature"" is a non-fiction book written by Norman Lockyer, first published in 1897. It is a comprehensive study of the sun, its properties, and its role in the universe. The book covers a wide range of topics including the sun's...

Architecture, Nature and Magic is a book written by W.R. Lethaby that explores the relationship between architecture, nature, and magic. It delves into the idea that architecture is not just a practical and functional art, but also a spiritual and mystical one. The book...

Bees Are My Business is a book written by Harry J. Whitcombe that delves into the world of beekeeping. The book provides a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, including the history of beekeeping, the biology of bees, the equipment and tools needed for beekeeping, and...

The Law Of Nations: Or Principles Of The Law Of Nature, Applied To The Conduct And Affairs Of Nations And Sovereigns is a book written by Emer de Vattel in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to international law and the principles that...

The Conduct of Life, Nature and Other Essays is a collection of essays written by the renowned American philosopher and writer, Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book is divided into two sections: the first section comprises of essays on various topics related to the conduct...

""Field, Forest And Farm"" is a book that is perfect for young nature-lovers who are interested in the world around them. Written by the renowned French naturalist, Jean-Henri Fabre, this book is a comprehensive guide to the flora and fauna that can be found...

The Still-Hunter is a book written by Theodore Strong Van Dyke and originally published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to hunting, specifically focusing on the practice of still-hunting, which involves stalking and shooting game in a stealthy and patient manner. Van...

This book takes the readers behind the scenes to learn how the American Museum of Natural History innovated visitor digital engagement through a public-facing iterative design process while highlighting design techniques used both there and at museums around the world. Author: Barry JosephISBN-10: 1538159740ISBN-13:...