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What is happening in our oceans? By describing their main elements, this book shows how and why the oceans are being transformed, and suggests possible future scenarios to address this complex, yet often-asked, question. The ocean is being dramatically transformed, but the magnitude of...

On the fiftieth anniversary of the local newspaper report which made the Loch Ness Monster world famous, Ronald Binns published his classic but controversial book The Loch Ness Mystery Solved. Over three decades later it remains both influential and a source of fierce debate....

Author: E. J. BanfieldISBN-10: 198402860XISBN-13: 9781984028600Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2018Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d

William Stanley Jevons (1835-1882) was an English economist and logician. His work, along with similar discoveries made by Carl Menger in Vienna (1871) and by Leon Walras in Switzerland (1874), marked the opening of a new period in the history of economic thought. He...

We have collected the most delicious and best selling recipes from around the world. Enjoy Are you sick of making the same meat and BBQ dishes on your grill? Do you want to surprise family and friends with some new delicious barbecue meals? Or...

The romantic story of the Mongols and their achievements has been written so completely that it is unnecessary to repeat it here even though it is as fascinating as a tale from the Arabian Nights. The present status of the country, however, is but...

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...

The question this work addresses is this: given our current state of knowledge, are any of the major religion's creation accounts accurate, or are they all myths and fables that don't hold up to close examination? This work makes three assumptions. Assumption no. 1-If...

Big bucks prefer to bed down on a ridge or in a low brushy draw? During the rut, what usually triggers a fight between two dominant bucks?Is there a legal minimum pull weight for a bow in Missouri? Firearms deer season begins during the...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics 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: E. S. RussellISBN-10: 1519742991ISBN-13: 9781519742995Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Wigwam Evenings is a classic Native American story collection by Charles Eastman. These scattered Sioux folklore stories from the unwritten school-book of the wilderness have been gathered together for the children of to-day; both as a slight contribution to the treasures of aboriginal folk-lore,...

It is usually supposed to be necessary to go far into the country to find wild birds and animals in sufficient numbers to be pleasantly studied. Such was certainly my own impression till circumstances led me, for the convenience of access to London, to...

Charles Fort believed that no matter how honest scientists think they are, they are still influenced by various unconscious assumptions that prevent them from attaining true objectivity. In this book Fort tackles a great number of unexplained paranormal occurrences from a fresh and unbiased...

The Rim Fire of 2013 in the Stanislaus National Forest had all the ingredients of a perfect drama, and that is why it became an international news story. It was an out-of-control raging fire that put thousands of homes at risk, ripped through portions...

Red Hunters And the Animal People is a collection of charming Native American stories about animals that were written by Indian accounts largely, perhaps, for a certain quality differentiating them from others of their class. Many current stories of bird and beast show a...

Author: Selva SugunendranISBN-10: 1514499487ISBN-13: 9781514499481Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2016Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d

"The Life of the Fly" from Jean-Henri Fabre. French entomologist and author (1823-1915).Author: The Perfect Library, Jean-Henri FabreISBN-10: 151420536XISBN-13: 9781514205365Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/2015Pages: 236Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic 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: Gertrude JekyllISBN-10: 1514176327ISBN-13: 9781514176320Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

"Man and Nature" from George Perkins Marsh. American diplomat and philologist (1801-1882).Author: The Perfect Library, George Perkins MarshISBN-10: 151210227XISBN-13: 9781512102277Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/07/2015Pages: 456Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.92d

Do you know that invisible beings, Nature spirits, of the most various kinds exist in Nature, and that every one of them has a special task? Unfortunately, most of us don't know this, and moreover, we only believe in things which we can see...

It has been 10 years since the Northwest Forest Plan (the Plan) came into being at the direction of President Clinton. This report synthesizes the status and trends of five major elements of the Plan: older forests, species, aquatic systems, socioeconomics, and adaptive management...

Of the fish patrolmen under whom we served at various times, Charley Le Grant and I were agreed, I think, that Neil Partington was the best. He was neither dishonest nor cowardly; and while he demanded strict obedience when we were under his orders,...

Perfect for your young explorers and your elementary artists. Make a craft inspired by nature--and learn something, too! What can you create with some backyard objects and tissue paper? Your very own flower crown! Use easy-to-follow directions to make fifteen crafts (and two recipes!)...

Whenever human or animal feet stepped upon the floating land of Okefenokee, it trembled. This phenomenon gave the swamp its Native American name, Okefenokee, "trembling earth." Okefenokee's beginnings in what is now southern Georgia and northeastern Florida can be traced back seven thousand years,...

In the City of the Bees, you'll learn how these amazing insects live and work. And you'll be amazed at the harsh law of the hive, which has no place for sick or unproductive members. Finally, you'll learn why God's design for human relationships...

Alfred Crosby almost alone redirected the attention of historians to ecological issues that were important precisely because they were global. In doing so, he answered those who believed that world history had become impossible as a consequence of the post-war proliferation of new historical...

This book is about Nature, Man and Life; about wisdom of Nature and arrogance of Man pretending to be wiser than Nature; about Life-faking fantasies of Man called socialism; and about socialist ideals of economic equality, altruism and "rejuvenation" of human nature. This book...

This is a brand new guidebook by Tim's wife, Pam, that details 105 short and easy dayhiking trails all across Arkansas. There is a map, hot dog rating, and complete walking description for each trail, plus dozens of special kid tips from Amber Ernst...

The world of trees is as immensely diverse as our uses for them, but there is one undeniable truth--they are forever linked to our survival. As deforestation continues throughout in the world, spaces like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, take on a deeper meaning....

In his sixth book of poetry, Todd Davis, who Harvard Review declares is "unflinchingly candid and enduringly compassionate," confesses that "it's hard to hide my love for the pleasures of the earth." In poems both achingly real and stunningly new, he ushers the reader...

In Winterkill, Todd Davis, who, according to Gray's Sporting Journal, "observes nature in the great tradition of Robert Frost, James Dickey, and Jim Harrison," offers an unflinching portrait of the cycles of birth and death in the woods and streams of Pennsylvania, while never...

The Chattooga River has run through the American consciousness since the movie Deliverance" thrust it into the national spotlight. But this National Wild and Scenic River is much more than the make-believe set of a suburbanite nightmare. People travel froAuthor: Laura Ann GarrenISBN-10: 1609499859ISBN-13:...

Charles Darwin called him "the greatest traveling scientist who ever lived." Thomas Jefferson considered him "the most important scientist whom I have met." He was German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), and when he died, the entire Western world mourned the loss...

This is one of the most important works by the most important American philosopher: Henry David Thoreau, vital figure in the Transcendentalist movement, hero to environmentalists and ecologists, profound thinker on humanity's happiness. First published in 1854, Walden collects the penetrating reflections from the...

Hero to environmentalists and ecologists, and an insightful thinker on humanity's happiness, Henry David Thoreau was one of the strongest shapers of the American character in the 19th century. The writer himself once said, "I am eager to report the glory of the universe,"...

English scientist, naturalist, and geologist CHARLES DARWIN (1809-1882) transformed our understanding of the planet and our place on it with his theory of evolution through natural selection. Much of the basis for his conceptual breakthrough was his research during the five-year journey he undertook...

A pioneer in the strange art and ambiguous science of zo phagy-that is, of studying animals by eating them-British natural historian FRANCIS TREVELYAN BUCKLAND (1826-1880) was a wildly popular speaker and writer of the Victorian era. In his classic four-volume Curiosities of Natural History,...

The idea of home, the magic of story, and the healing power of nature inform the poems in Late Winter. Yet, Bill Brown understands that loss and grief, breaking and mending deepen the human experience. "Taking joy, isn't easy," Brown writes, "as if you...

An Unabridged Printing With Text And All Figures Digitally Enlarged. Originally Titled: Manual Of Mineralogy Including Observations On Mines, Rocks, Reduction Of Ores, And The Application Of The Science To The Arts. With 260 Illustrations, Glossary And Index Of Terms. Chapters Include: General Characteristics...

This book will help turn every trip to Big Bend National Park into a memorable adventure. Veteran naturalist Gary Clark and photographer Kathy Adams Clark help you choose the best hike or drive in Big Bend National Park, based on the season in which...

When Richard Nixon signed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971, eighty million acres were flagged as possible national park land. Field expeditions were tasked with recording what was contained in these vast acres. Under this decree, five men were sent into the...

This book is written about the Wires family who lived year round for ten years at Kamp Kill Kare, one of the few remaining Adirondack Great Camps. It relates how they dealt with living back in the deep woods and how they adapted to...

Who is Jesus Christ of Nazareth? What is the essence of this God who became man that humanity might regain the opportunity of spending eternity with Him? In this book the reader is invited to enroll in an educational curriculum that seeks to answer...

Photographs of the Mountain Gorillas of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. There are no words, just images. The gorillas' expressions speak for themselves. Most photos are as large as would fit on the page.Author: Carol Schaller CarmichaelISBN-10: 1544963424ISBN-13: 9781544963426Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2017Pages:...

The deteriorating earth's environment is a matter of concern for all. Though the leaders of different countries are trying to face the situation at a greater level, but every individual can contribute in this regard. We use different things in our house or office....

Love and Ski Jumping is a new adventure for Paul, the reluctant penguin. Paul wants to learn how to ski jump in the worst way but fails every time. He goes down the coastline to meet with King Aristotle who helps him attain his...

The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex is a book by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871, which applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation distinct from, yet...

What do you like best about summer? Watch these kids enjoy nature and their favorite activities. Pair this nonfiction title with its illustrated fiction companion book, Maya Likes the Beach.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1541573463ISBN-13: 9781541573468Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 7.70h x...

Fun illustrations and informative text show readers how the weather can change in fall. Through critical thinking and comprehension questions, readers will learn to pay attention to the weather and understand seasonal changes.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1541527224ISBN-13: 9781541527225Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format:...

Walkers, bikers, paddlers and snowshoers can encounter relics of the past and their incredible tales from Keene to the Seacoast. Exploring Southern New Hampshire" takes history off the page, out of the car and into the welcoming pine-scented woods and pristine waters of the...