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This is a true story from authors who are soulmates and mental health therapists. It is a tale of love, sorrow, forgiveness, mystery, and perseverance that celebrates life and the human spirit. Jingles tells the story of his Appalachian Trail hike from Georgia to...

Buck Tales: Stories From the Deer Stand is a compilation of more than three dozen short stories written by Joe Shead, former managing editor of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine. Joe's storytelling captures all the emotions of deer hunting. You'll root for triumphant hunters...

On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was published on November 24, 1859. The book's full title is On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. This book is a...

On January 4, 2022, a yearling deer wandered in to my yard while I was reading a children's storybook, "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs. My dog, Leif, barked at something moving in the backyard. When I looked out the patio doors, a yearling stood...

Author: Dominique G. W. MazeaudISBN-10: 8218003797ISBN-13: 9798218003791Publisher: Earthheartist PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2022Pages: 274Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d

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,...

Among the many outdoor occupations, animal trapping of the furbearing animals is perhaps the most pleasant and in many instances is also very profitable. Although trapping was one of the earliest industries of this country, the occupation has not passed away, along with the...

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: Edouard CuyerISBN-10: 1511953071ISBN-13: 9781511953078Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

The overall aim of this book was to devise the priority list of the pesticides that are more likely to pose a risk to ground water contamination and can be potentially harmful to non-target organisms.It is recommended that the priority list of the chemicals...

Wildfires-unplanned wildland fires-can result in significant, long-lasting impacts to ecological, social, and economic systems; therefore, it is necessary to identify and quantify the risks posed by wildfire, and to subsequently develop cost-effective mitiga-tion strategies. To do so, fire and fuel managers require information on...

The demand of food packaging has increased along with food consumption. Among all types of packaging materials petroleum-based packaging are most commonly used owing to their good mechanical, barrier and permeability characteristics. However, most petroleum based plastics are non-biodegradable and their raw materials come...

These proceedings provide a synopsis of the Third Workshop on Genetics of Bark Beetles and Association Microorganisms, which was held May 20-2, 2006 in Asheville, NC. Twenty- five participants from five countries attended the meeting. The proceedings are structured into four parts: Phylogenetics of...

The energy sector is one of the main sectors that contribute in the development of nations. Proper and efficient use of energy will help to reduce the gap between demand and supply of energy. Energy-efficient home appliances (EEHA) are considered important sources of energy...

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: F. Z. S. R. KeartonISBN-10: 1508622795ISBN-13: 9781508622796Publisher:...

Nowadays there is a continuously increasing worldwide concern for organic micro pollutants such as antibiotics, personal care products, plasticizers, surfactants, herbicides, etc., because they generate significant environmental problems. Unfortunately, conventional waste water treatment techniques can not completely remove all residues of these emerging contaminants....

Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of a mealworm, (Tenebrio molitar), beginning with egg-laying. Striking illustrations and a lively storyline capture the real life challenges...

Growing visitor traffic and resource use, as well as natural and anthropogenic land and climatic changes, can place increasing stress on lake ecosystems in Denali National Park and Preserve.Author: U. S. Department of the InteriorISBN-10: 149734977XISBN-13: 9781497349773Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 38Format:...

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Winner of the 2020 Award of Excellence in Botanic Art and Illustration from the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Shotaro Kaga was a pioneering horticulturist and businessman whose orchid collection started a craze in Japan that continues to this day. In 1946, Kaga...

Out of the Night Out of the stillness of the night Came the sound of the night bird's trill It came through the window loud and clear From the brow of the distant hill. As I lay there and listened To his melodious call...

The Deerhound - 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 from a...

Joseph Hooker (1817-1911) was a groundbreaking botanist who circled the globe discovering, describing, naming, or introducing over 12,000 plants that have since changed the makeup of our gardens and landscape. His plant collecting expeditions, first to Antarctica and later to India and the Himalayas,...

Shortlisted for Travel Memoir Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020 / Winner - GOLD in Personality of the Year, SILVER in The Extra Mile Award as well as SILVER in Book of the Year all in The Great Outdoor Awards...

The West-Highland White 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...

Capture the essence of the forest with Drawing Trees and Leaves.Trees are a perennially inspiring subject for artists. Think of their beautiful multicolored leaves in the fall, or the way the snow settles on their branches in the winter. Start by learning how to...

Originally published in 1896 and updated in 1934. The object of this book is to assist the prospective dog owner in choosing their dog. Firstly it points out the uses and peculiarities in the dispositions of the different varieties of dogs, secondly, their respective...

Allow yourself to be gently led to a greater connection with nature. As a nature a educator you help others learn about nature, but please remember how important it is for you to have your own special experiences in nature. The 52 cards in...

This book contains the first volume of a four-part treatise on the keeping and management of pigeons. It deals primarily with anatomy, physiology, types of pigeons, conformation, and the reproducers. The author of this book draws his knowledge from forty years worth of experience...

Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for NonfictionFinalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography "An exhilarating romp through Orwell's life and times and also through the life and times of roses." --Margaret Atwood "A captivating account of Orwell as gardener,...

THE DOG: MAN'S BEST FRIEND- A BOOK FOR ALL DOG LOVERS. By Captain A.H. Trapman A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT. Originally published in 1929, this extremely scarce early work on the dog is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition....

In their own words the Nature Spirits tell us about their "Elemental" world and the jobs they do; detailing that unbreakable connection that exists between mankind and Mother Nature.Author: Cheri BarstowISBN-10: 1412072719ISBN-13: 9781412072717Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/22/2006Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x...

What you see is what you feel. Every day is an experience to feel nothing, something, or everything. There is more to feel in life than meets the eye. Who we are is not all that we are, and all that we are is...

The purpose of Communicating in the Anthropocene: Intimate Relations is to tell a different story about the world. Humans, especially those raised in Western traditions, have long told stories about themselves as individual protagonists who act with varying degrees of free will against a...

Beautiful photographs of wild foxes by celebrated digital artist and experimental film-maker Paul Windridge which document the amazing personal relationship of one human being with the natural world.Accompanied by a selection of poetry from award-winning artist and environmental activist Geoff Francis, curated by Paul...

Love and Happiness For the Children Poems from the Heart is an exciting tool created for students, teachers, and parents to implement as an educational resource to enhance students learning abilities!What you can expect? You can look forward to a fun learning experience, while...

A family with wanderlust, a sailboat to carry them across oceans, and an 11-pound dog to watch over them... These are the elements of this delightful memoir of adventurous living.Author: Peter MuilenburgISBN-10: 1684751314ISBN-13: 9781684751310Publisher: Down East BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2023Pages: 269Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 8.50h x...

In his poem "Another Nature Poem," Shelley Reece observes that he has "been advised/ not to write nature poems," and then defiantly says, "nature's mind says otherwise." Reece's new collection, Nature's Mind, is defiantly and stubbornly committed to the pastoral, and in it nature's...

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,...

In his poem "Another Nature Poem," Shelley Reece observes that he has "been advised/ not to write nature poems," and then defiantly says, "nature's mind says otherwise." Reece's new collection, Nature's Mind, is defiantly and stubbornly committed to the pastoral, and in it nature's...

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,...

The American Beaver in New York: A Century of Wildlife Conservation details the story of the American beaver in New York from the point of total extirpation to a return of prominence during the 20th century. The authors give a comprehensive explanation of the...

Inspired by the strength of mountains, the chill of snow, and the mist of bubbling brooks, Linda's poetry carries us through a world of nature and transience.It's a collection layered with depths of meanings and coloured with a heart that lives life in the...

A How-To on starting your own backyard homestead! Showing that sustainable living can be done with the average backyard and a little bit of know how. You provide the yard, I'll provide the know how, in this no nonsense guide to growing, preserving, and...

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,...

For use in schools and libraries only. Presents life stories, crafts, skills, and customs of the people of the Southern Appalachians.Author: Foxfire Fund IncISBN-10: 0606362258ISBN-13: 9780606362252Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/1975Pages: 512Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.50d

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,...

For use in schools and libraries only. Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.Author: Eliot WiggintonISBN-10: 060636224XISBN-13: 9780606362245Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/1973Pages: 416Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.30d

Iris, a young woman whose life is uprooted from relative conformity, plunges into life-changing experiences in Rena Balzan's novel, In Tune With City Life. Unfolding as an autobiography narrated in the third person, Iris's reminiscing about her past and eventually her present, reveals her...

The answer to solving climate change.Few thought it could be so easy, even less tried. Inside lays the result of those that did.Told in the Māori style of handing information on to those that come after. Told correctly the information absorption through words and...

For nature lovers, wellness enthusiasts, and modern mystics alike, Elemental is a beautiful book about disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting with nature for better health and inner peace. Ancient humans had an intimate connection to nature--we lived by the cycles of the...