Nature - General

This volume contains a classic handbook on the art of taxidermy and includes all the information an existing or prospective taxidermist needs to know about their enterprise. Complete with detailed diagrams and simple directions, this volume constitutes a must-have for those with an interest...

Published in early 1946, George P. Hunt was a feature writer for Life Magazine before the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. After the war's outbreak, he went into the Marines and got himself a commission. He had served with the 1st Marine Regiment (part of...

Coral Comes High is Captain George P. Hunt's account of what happened to himself and his company during the initial stages of the Peleliu invasion by the US Marines during World War 2. The company sustains terrible casualties and is isolated in a seemingly...

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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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

"America's funniest science writer" (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal...

""The Margin of Happiness: The Reward of Thrift"" is a book written by Thetta Quay Franks in 1917. The book focuses on the importance of thrift and how it can lead to a happier life. Franks argues that by saving money and living within...

The Nature and Necessity of Interest is a book written by Gustav Cassel in 1903. The book explores the concept of interest and its role in economics. Cassel argues that interest is a necessary component of a functioning economy, as it provides an incentive...

The True Meaning Of The System Of Nature is a philosophical treatise written by French philosopher Helvetius in 1852. The book explores the nature of human beings, society, and the universe through the lens of reason and rationality. Helvetius argues that all human actions...

The First Book of Nature is a classic work of literature written by James Edward Talmage in 1888. This book is a fascinating exploration of the natural world, providing readers with an in-depth look at the wonders of the earth and the creatures that...

The Chocolate Plant, Theobroma Cacao: And Its Products is a book written by Ellen H. Richards and published in 1890. The book provides a detailed account of the history, cultivation, and uses of the chocolate plant, Theobroma cacao. The author explores the plant's origins...

The Original Handbook For Riders: A Complete Guide To Modern Horsemanship is a book written by Martin Christinius Grimsgaard in 1911. This book is a comprehensive guide for horse riders, providing detailed information on various aspects of horsemanship. It covers topics such as the...

The book ""The Indians Of The Western Great Lakes 1615-1760"" by W. Vernon Kinietz is a comprehensive study of the indigenous peoples who inhabited the region of the Western Great Lakes from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century. The author traces the...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that...

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Botany and History of ComfreyGarden Uses of ComfreyThis book has in-depth research on Comfrey (Symphytum) using historical documents, botanical literature, biomedical literature, modern research papers, academic dissertations, government resources, databases, maps, articles, books, and magazines in many languages from many countries.It is illustrated with...

An account that describes "the ultimate human predicament" And exposes its inevitable outcome In From Earth to Oblivion: The Passing of Humankind, Dr. Ross E. Goodrich, a geographer, gives a startling picture of the greatest of all threats to humanity: The predicament of humankind....

We live in the greatest scientific age of all time; yet we live in the most innumerate of times. Our science writers need to inspire us with the beauty and power of their art, the same stirring splendor found in literature and music. We...

Rambling Through Pleasant Memories is a collection of short outdoor stories that focus on the refreshing element that Nature provides. There is a spiritual aspect involved in the writing that recognizes God as the giver of the countless blessings derived from the outdoors.Author: Tony...

Author Scott Edward Anderson, a poet and Conservancy development director, has carefully selected 35 preserves representative of the state's natural diversity. In these pages he describes their trails, the species that live within them, their biological significance, and the joy that can be derived...

Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America's Natural Wonders provides everything the reader needs to understand the landscape. It guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in North America, points out features of interest, explains...

Once iconic American symbols, tobacco farms are gradually disappearing. It is difficult for many people to lament the loss of a crop that has come to symbolize addiction, disease, and corporate deception; yet, in Kentucky, the plant has played an important role in economic...

Through the pioneering efforts of ecologist B. W. Wells (1884-1978), thousands of North Carolinians learned to appreciate and protect the state's diverse plant life long before ecology and conservation became popular causes. A keen observer of the natural landscape, Wells provided the first scientific...

During the course of his career, photographer C. C. Lockwood has recorded the abundant natural beauty of Louisiana -- particularly the Atchafalaya Basin -- and the rest of the Gulf Coast, from Florida to Texas. In this book Lockwood travels to the other side...

One of our nation's newest parks stretches along Lake Michigan across 14 miles of windswept beach between Gary and Michigan City in Northern Indiana. Dune Country explains for the first time in terms everyone can understand why the plant and animal succession and the...

This 48-card deck challenges you through given clues to determine a location; answers include observations on each featured site. Great for armchair travelingAuthor: Pomegranate CommunicationsISBN-10: 0764999818ISBN-13: 9780764999819Publisher: Pomegranate CommunicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2020Format: OtherWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 4.20h x 3.40w x 0.80dNot available to be shipped via Media...

As a ready reference for landscape designers and as an indispensable time-saving tool, Landscape Detailing is an essential for the design office.Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design and construction and then provides a list of points against which specifications can be...

Wearing flip-flops, Laura Paulisich hiked 550 miles across Spain in 31 days on the ancient pilgrimage route Camino de Santiago (a UNESCO World Heritage site and featured in the film The Way). Buen Camino Good Way in Life & to the End of the...

The author, artist K.C. Morcom, like each of us, has been on her own journey of discovery since connecting with nature. In The Bird Whispers and the Bird Whisperer, she uses short rhyming stories, illustrations and photographs to reveal the whispers of nature, and...

In traditional sonnet form, Burt Porter's poems celebrate the Christmas season with observations of people and nature. They describe in lush detail the quiet doings of the animals, the play of children in new fallen snow, the heightened awareness of the passing of time...

Photographers and poets are kindred spirits. The duty of each is to see; that is, to see what most fail to see. The poems in Earth Tones embrace wide-ranging psychological, spiritual, and scientific themes: coming of age, individuation, meditation and contemplation, ecological awareness, cosmology,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The Fragments of the Work of Heraclitus of Ephesus on Nature is a collection of philosophical writings by the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. The book is a compilation of the surviving fragments of Heraclitus' work, which were originally written in the 5th century BCE....

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...