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North America: A World in One Continent
Par Huw Cordey. 2013
The North American continent stretches over 9. 5 million square miles, and is home to more than 500 million people,…
who share it with hundreds of thousands of species of mammals, birds, insects, and plants-many of them extraordinary, unforgettable, and unique. With 150,000 miles of coastline, North America also has the longest and most abundant shores of any continent on Earth. In the stunning seven-part series from Discovery Channel, renowned nature producer Huw Cordey travels from the Arctic to the Tropics, revealing the wonders of the most dynamic continent on Earth-from the stunning glow of the Aura Borealis in Alaska to the thousands of tornadoes that batter the Great Plains each year to the 55-ton crystals in Mexico's Crystal Cave. North America, the companion book to the television series, follows the producers as they tell the story of this rich and eclectic land through more than 250 gorgeous full-color photographs and engaging essays. Chock-full of interesting facts about the various ecology and wildlife of the many regions of the continent- Prairies, Coasts, Mountains, Freshwater, Deserts, and Forests- North America exposes the continent as you've never seen it before.Wildlife Heroes
Par Julie Scardina, Jeff Flocken. 2012
With one-third of known species being threatened with extinction, wildlife conservationists are some of the most important heroes on the…
planet, and Wildlife Heroes profiles the work of 40 of the leading conservationists and the animals and causes they are committed to saving, such as Belinda Low (zebras), Iain Douglas-Hamilton (elephants), Karen Eckert (sea turtles), S.T. Wong (sun bear), Steve Galster (wildlife trade), and Wangari Maathai (habitat loss). Since we all should have an interest in conservation, there is a chapter providing information on ways people can get involved and make a difference. Chapter introductions are by author Kuki Gallmann, actor Ted Danson, actress Stefanie Powers, Congressman Jay Inslee, and TV personality Jack Hanna.Grrr! A Book About Big Cats
Par Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger. 2005
This book is all about the big cats in the wild; about their habitat, food and their small ones. The…
book also explains how they get their prey and about their enemies.Rays (Nature's Children)
Par Bridget Giles. 1999
Gibbons (Nature's Children)
Par Ben Hoare. 2004
Me and My Cat: Amazing And Endearing True Stories
Par Carmel Reilly, Denis John O'Connor. 2012
Every cat owner believes that his or her cat understands every word that they say. Every cat owner believes that…
cats are far more intelligent than dogs - they're just too cool to show it. Every cat owner believes that their cat should be on TV starring in advertisements for everything from furniture and carpets to central heating and, yes, cat food. And those Andrex puppies have had it their own way for far too long...Every cat owner, in fact, is a cat lover. If they're not cat lovers when the cat first comes along - you don't purchase a cat, they choose to live with you - then they will be within a very short space of time. There are stories, of course, that every cat owner loves to tell. It may be that the cat became hugely and unusually distressed the day a relative died unexpectedly on the other side of town. It may be about how the cat is a constant source of comfort during bad times, or how the cat faces up to urban foxes in the garden. It may simply be a story about how the cat is a loving companion.Cat lovers simply love telling cat stories!That Paris Year
Par Joanna Biggar. 2010
In That Paris Year, five smart, adventurous young women arrive on the banks of the Seine in 1962 for their…
junior year abroad. What they get is an education of a different sort. As they move from the grueling demands of the Sorbonne by day to late nights of discovery in smoky cafes, the young Americans discover a mythical country shaped not only by the upheavals of history, but by the great French writers of the 20th Century, a place where seduction is intellectual as well as sexual. Ten years later, our narrator, J. J., is asked to speak at her old college on the virtues of going abroad. Drawing on the emotionally charged tools of memory and imagination, as well as old journals, letters, and telegrams, she chronicles and re-creates the story of that momentous year. Following in the footsteps of Marcel Proust, Joanna Biggar has written a novel in which intellect, eroticism, and art reverberate from the page to the heartbeat of the City of Light, an American book with the sweep and elegance of French literary tradition.Coyotes (Nature's Children)
Par Tom Jackson. 2008
In the Shadow of Islam
Par Isabelle Eberhardt. 2003
An extraordinary evocation of the desert and its people by a woman who dressed as a man in order to…
travel alone and unimpeded throughout North Africa In 1897 Isabelle Eberhardt, at the age of 20, left an already unconventional life in Geneva for the Morroccan frontier. Gripped by spiritual restlessness and the desire to break free from the confinements of her society she traveled into the desert, and into the heart of Islam. Her experiences inspired a profound self-examination, and a book that today is regarded as one of the true classics of travel writing. In the current political climate, it is also a book uncannily current in its treatment of the culture of Islam in North Africa. One of the most astonishing travel documents of all time, this book is also a feminist classic in its own right.The Great British Year: Wildlife Through The Seasons
Par Stephen Moss. 2013
Britain is a place of remarkable beauty and extraordinary extremes, boasting immense natural diversity in a comparatively small area. Here,…
life is run by the seasons: each month brings enormous transformations to our island and its inhabitants, from the largest native mammal to the smallest migrant bird. In this lavish companion to the unforgettable BBC One series, acclaimed nature writer Stephen Moss reveals a breathtaking view of the wildlife on our very own doorstep, complete with stunning photography, innovative maps and unique behind-the-scenes materialfrom the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit. Britain's wildlife is at once iconic and surprising, and this book celebrates it all in the light of our ever-changing seasons. From the clash of majestic stags to the emergence of delicate damselflies; and from the sharks and whales that swim our waters to the elegant and imposing birds in our skies, The Great British Year reveals the unmissable drama and beauty of our islands.Dogs and Cats Have Souls Too: Incredible True Stories of Pets Who Heal, Protect and Communicate
Par Jenny Smedley. 2018
Many people believe that they have a special pet – one that is clever, caring, and… very "human". From a…
young age, Jenny Smedley had the ability to empathise and communicate with animals. She became aware that every life on the planet is connected and that animals have a vital purpose on the earth. In this book, Jenny shows how dogs and cats are more than just pets – they have a special reason for being in our lives, one that is more important to us than we could imagine. Through hundreds of stories, Jenny shows the powerful bonds humans have with their pets, and reveals the unexpected, surprising, and sometimes unbelievable role they play in our lives. Discover stories of: •pets who have appeared in time to warn of danger or protect their owners •dogs and cats who revisit their owners after death to bring comfort •pets who have brought healing to their owners •telepathic and psychic petsIf you love animals or have a special connection with your cat or dog, this book will show you that your intuitions are correct – your beloved pet does communicate with you, understand you, and care for you. Your pet does have a soul!The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers
Par Scott D. Campbell. 1984
Here is a complete, down-to-the-last-detail guide for building attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable wooden birdhouses that will add a touch…
of natural beauty to garden, backyard, or anywhere else they are placed. Step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, and many helpful illustrations and tables are included. All designs can be adapted to the use of simple hand tools - saw, hammer, screwdriver - making these projects ideal for woodworkers of all ages and levels of experience. Includes clear, easy-to-follow coverage for these topics: the selection of woods, helpful construction tips and techniques, hanging and supporting birdhouses, inspection and cleaning, proper placement, construction of pest guards, and much more.More than just a collection of projects, this complete guide shows not only how to construct birdhouses, but also how to insure that birds will actually be able to nest in them. It even shows how to attract specific species: bluebirds, doves, finches, swallows, and many others. Included is much valuable and practical information not found in the usual craft book: nesting requirements for each species, proper size of entrance holes, data on the habitats and behavior of particular types of birds, and more.The rewards and satisfaction of building your own well-designed, durable birdhouse make this book a welcome addition to the library of the experienced craftsman as well as beginning and intermediate woodworkers.The Mystical Backpacker
Par Hannah Papp. 2015
Part memoir, part guidebook, The Mystical Backpacker invites you to explore your inner terrain and learn how to create your…
own unique version of a modern day vision quest or walk-about. Tired of living a life based on other's expectations, Hannah Papp quit her job, bought a EuroRail ticket and a map, notified her landlady, and left town. Embarking on a journey across Europe with no plan and no direction, Hannah stumbled into becoming a modern-day Mystical Backpacker. Along the way her discoveries and the teachers she encountered allowed her to go on a deeper journey into the self and the spirit--revealing the real self she had long been missing. The Mystical Backpacker shows you how to identify the signs along the road that will lead to teachers and experiences that will reorient your own life map. Ultimately, The Mystical Backpacker offers a solution, a way to break free and find your inner self's rhythms and needs, fulfilling your true destiny. It's time you hit the road and become a mystical backpacker.1300 Real and Fanciful Animals: From Seventeenth-Century Engravings
Par Matthäus The Merian. 1998
A painter whose father was an engraver and publisher of the same name, Matthäus Merian (1621-1687) published this remarkable group…
of unusual and highly imaginative animal illustrations. This copyright-free collection includes a large and fascinating selection of engravings that illustrate scientific specimens and legendary creatures - all meticulously reproduced from an extremely rare eighteenth-century edition.Carefully arranged into six major divisions (quadrupeds, snakes, mollusks and crustaceans, fish, birds, and insects), approximately 1,300 copyright-free images include realistic and fanciful portrayals of a varied array of real animals, in addition to such imaginary creatures as unicorns, dragons, basilisks, harpies, griffins, and other mythical beasts. Identifying captions in Latin accompany many of the illustrations. Commercial artists, illustrators, and craftspeople will find a host of uses for these lovingly detailed engravings: as book and magazine illustrations and as attention-getting graphics ideal for enhancing flyers, brochures, newsletters, and any number of other print projects. Art lovers and antiquarians - anyone with an interest in the art and ideas of an earlier era - will enjoy browsing through these wonderful antique images.Running Red: One red horse, two Alaskan girls, many dangers...
Par Katie Halley. 2010
Annie finds herself in a difficult and unusual situation. Her sister Louise is missing, taken by invisible creatures with hissing…
voices! Her parents do nothing, seeming not to care at all. A magical horse, called Red Mare, learns of the sister's abduction. Realizing this is the horse's final act of fulfilling prophecy, she takes Annie into her world. A place where vines are alive and the enemies are shadows... xSophie: The Incredible True Story of the Castaway Dog
Par Emma Pearse. 2012
When Jan and Dave Griffith's beloved cattle dog, Sophie, fell overboard from the family yacht during rough weather, she feared…
the worst. But Sophie, a true Aussie battler, wasn't going to give up that easily. She swam six miles through shark-infested waters to a remote Whitsunday island where she survived for five months before being miraculously reunited with her amazed owners. Sophie, a highly domesticated dog, had been living ferally - and surviving. Yet one glimpse of her owners when they were reunited was enough for the old Sophie to re-emerge. This is an amazing, inspirational story of survival, loyalty and what binds animals and humans together.You Can Heal Your Pet: The Practical Guide to Holistic Health and Veterinary Care
Par Elizabeth Whiter, Rohini Sathish. 2015
You Can Heal Your Pet is a no-nonsense guide that inspires a new type of holistic pet care and empowers…
the modern pet owner Combining the expertise and knowledge of leading veterinary surgeon Dr Rohini Sathish MRCVS and internationally renowned animal complementary therapist Elizabeth Whiter this unique and authoritative guide provides a comprehensive A-Z directory of common health conditions with treatment options top tips to harvest and make tried-and-tested herbal remedies dietary advice for optimum health and easy-to-make food recipes information on how to vet your vet a step-by-step guide to energy healing and acupressure pointsBoth Liz and Rohini believe that while conventional veterinary treatment is vital for acute conditions and emergencies it fails to cure chronic problems The way forward is a holistic integrated approach with the active input of a dedicated pet owner - you You and only you can really heal your petThe Burgess Bird Book for Children
Par Thornton W. Burgess. 2003
Renowned naturalist and author of children's books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds, among…
them saucy Jenny Wren, Redwing the Blackbird, Melody the Wood Thrush, Spooky the Screech Owl, Creaker the Purple Grackle, Downy the Woodpecker, and other feathered friends. 32 black-and-white illustrations.Natural Horse Care
Par Pat Coleby. 2010
This practical and definitive guide explains how to keep horses in excellent health the natural way.The vital roles of correct…
feed rations, vitamins and minerals in the health of a horse are fully explained; and practical guidance is given on topics such as selecting the right food, treating ailments with natural remedies, dealing with recovery from injury, and combating equine flu.Trainers, breeders and horsekeepers of all kinds will benefit enormously from Pat Coleby's many years of experience working with horses in the UK and Australia. She is a qualified vet, and also the author NATURAL PET CARE.Natural Pet Care
Par Pat Coleby. 2003
The essential guide to keeping pets in tip-top condition.Natural Pet Care explains how to keep cats, dogs, rabbits and guines…
pigs happy and healthly. This valuable book covers:How to develop and maintain excellent health using natural methodsHow to understand the real nutritional needs of an animal - and not rely on the claims of manufacturersHow to provide better, natural food with more vitamins and mineralsHow to treat many common ailments using natural methods where possibleHow to improve breeding practices to avoid degenerative diseasesPAT COLEBY is a qualified vet, with many years of experience both in Australia and overseas, and is also the author of NATURAL HORSE CARE.