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Last Chance to See

de Douglas Adams, Mark Carwardine ...

New York Times bestselling author Douglas Adams and zoologist Mark Carwardine take off around the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures.Join them as they encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but loveable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of ... Leer más

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New York Times bestselling author Douglas Adams and zoologist Mark Carwardine take off around the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures.Join them as they encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but loveable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of
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Saltwater

A Natural History of the Sea

de Ashley Ward ...

A sweeping natural history of the oceans by renowned marine biologist Dr. Ashley Ward.Elegant, deeply researched, and endlessly fascinating, Saltwater is a paradigm-shifting look at the marine world, and how the seas shape our planet. Marine biologist Ashley Ward draws on his distinguished career and globe-spanning field research to bring readers face to face with the secrets of the marine realm. ... Leer más

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A sweeping natural history of the oceans by renowned marine biologist Dr. Ashley Ward.Elegant, deeply researched, and endlessly fascinating, Saltwater is a paradigm-shifting look at the marine world, and how the seas shape our planet. Marine biologist Ashley Ward draws on his distinguished career and globe-spanning field research to bring readers face to face with the secrets of the marine realm.
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The Deepest Map

The High-Stakes Race to Chart the World’s Oceans

de Laura Trethewey ...

A SCIENCE NEWS MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2023A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2023“Should be required reading. . . . A gripping and all-too-timely account of what in more ways than one is turning out to be a very costly and questionably necessary race to the bottom. . . . Trethewey rises to the occasion here, relating in absorbing detail the ebb and flow of conflicting interests that tussle ... Leer más

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A SCIENCE NEWS MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF 2023A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2023“Should be required reading. . . . A gripping and all-too-timely account of what in more ways than one is turning out to be a very costly and questionably necessary race to the bottom. . . . Trethewey rises to the occasion here, relating in absorbing detail the ebb and flow of conflicting interests that tussle
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The Bird Book

The Stories, Science, and History of Birds

de DK ...

Series series DK Nature Books
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guideBirds are dinosaurs, with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories.This book explores both the natural history of birds ... Leer más

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Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guideBirds are dinosaurs, with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories.This book explores both the natural history of birds
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The Worst Journey in the World

de Apsley Cherry-Garrard ...

Series series Bybliotech Discovery
"The Worst Journey in the World" by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is the epic tale of the disastrous "Winter expedition" of the Author and his two companions- Henry Bowers and Dr Edward Wilson - all members of Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition to the South Pole, who attempted a scientific expedition in the midst of the Antarctic Winter - in the coldest temperatures found on Planet Earth.At the behest ... Leer más

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"The Worst Journey in the World" by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is the epic tale of the disastrous "Winter expedition" of the Author and his two companions- Henry Bowers and Dr Edward Wilson - all members of Scott's ill-fated Antarctic expedition to the South Pole, who attempted a scientific expedition in the midst of the Antarctic Winter - in the coldest temperatures found on Planet Earth.At the behest
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A Siege of Bitterns

A Birder Murder Mystery: Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award 2015

de Steve Burrows ...

Series series Birder Murder Mysteries
Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award 2015In this first Birder Murder mystery newly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers to flush out suspects in the brutal murder of a renowned ecological activistNewly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers. Indeed his success has elevated him into a poster boy for the police. The ... Leer más

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Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award 2015In this first Birder Murder mystery newly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers to flush out suspects in the brutal murder of a renowned ecological activistNewly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers. Indeed his success has elevated him into a poster boy for the police. The
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Flight Paths

How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration

de Rebecca Heisman ...

“Illuminating. . . . Flight Paths does what only the best science books do: It adds to our knowledge of the world without diminishing its wonder.”—Wall Street JournalThe captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration.For the past century, scientists and naturalists have been steadily unravelling ... Leer más

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“Illuminating. . . . Flight Paths does what only the best science books do: It adds to our knowledge of the world without diminishing its wonder.”—Wall Street JournalThe captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration.For the past century, scientists and naturalists have been steadily unravelling
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Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]

A Brief History of Humankind

de Yuval Noah Harari ...

New York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** CenturyThe tenth anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling phenomenon that cemented Yuval Noah Harari as one of the most prominent historians of our time—featuring a new afterword from the author.One hundred thousand years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo s... ... Leer más

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New York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** CenturyThe tenth anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling phenomenon that cemented Yuval Noah Harari as one of the most prominent historians of our time—featuring a new afterword from the author.One hundred thousand years ago, at least six human species inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo s...
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Paddy from Peru

The incredible true story of one plucky dog who crossed the world to find his forever home

de Mirelle Radley ...

'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities.When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change the course of her life forever.Meet Paddy, the Peruvian street dog who met Mirelle one night when he ... Leer más

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'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities.When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change the course of her life forever.Meet Paddy, the Peruvian street dog who met Mirelle one night when he
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Jack London: The Complete Novels + A Biography of the Author

de Jack London ...

Series series The Greatest Writers of All Time
This book contains several HTML tables of contents.The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.Here you will find the complete novels of ... Leer más

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This book contains several HTML tables of contents.The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.Here you will find the complete novels of
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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

A New History of a Lost World

de Steve Brusatte ...

"THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY," hails Scientific American: A thrilling new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists."A masterpiece of science writing." —Washington PostA New York Times Bestseller • Goodreads Choice Awards Winner • **A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Smithsonian, *Science Friday,***The Times (London), <st... ... Leer más

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"THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY," hails Scientific American: A thrilling new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists."A masterpiece of science writing." —Washington PostA New York Times Bestseller • Goodreads Choice Awards Winner • **A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Smithsonian, *Science Friday,***The Times (London), <st...
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Zoology

Inside the Secret World of Animals

de DK, Smithsonian Institution ...

Series series DK Secret World Encyclopedias
See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe.Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution.This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you ... Leer más

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See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe.Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution.This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you
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Owls of the Eastern Ice

A Quest to Find and Save the World's Largest Owl

de Jonathan C. Slaght ...

A New York Times Notable Book of 2020Longlisted for the National Book AwardWinner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Minnesota Book Award for General NonfictionA Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardWinner of the Peace Corps Worldwide Special Book AwardA Best Book of the Year: NPR, ... ... Leer más

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A New York Times Notable Book of 2020Longlisted for the National Book AwardWinner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Minnesota Book Award for General NonfictionA Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardWinner of the Peace Corps Worldwide Special Book AwardA Best Book of the Year: NPR, ...
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THE JIM CORBETT OMNIBUS II

de Jim Corbett ...

Experience the thrill of the Indian jungle with Jim Corbett's classic tales. This omnibus collects Corbett's gripping accounts of hunting man-eating tigers and leopards, alongside his insightful observations of Indian village life and the changing landscape of British India. Delve into a world where courage, skill, and respect for nature intertwine. Is it for you? If you crave adventure, ... Leer más

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Experience the thrill of the Indian jungle with Jim Corbett's classic tales. This omnibus collects Corbett's gripping accounts of hunting man-eating tigers and leopards, alongside his insightful observations of Indian village life and the changing landscape of British India. Delve into a world where courage, skill, and respect for nature intertwine. Is it for you? If you crave adventure,
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Transformation

Understanding the Three Levels of Mascul

de Robert A. Johnson ...

Presenting an original and vital model for psychological development, the brilliant and pioneering author of He, She, and We offers a new understanding of the stages of personal growth through which maturity and wholeness can be achieved.Using quintessential figures from classical literature--Don Quixote, Hamlet, and Faust--Robert Johnson shows us three clearly defined stages of consciousness ... Leer más

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Presenting an original and vital model for psychological development, the brilliant and pioneering author of He, She, and We offers a new understanding of the stages of personal growth through which maturity and wholeness can be achieved.Using quintessential figures from classical literature--Don Quixote, Hamlet, and Faust--Robert Johnson shows us three clearly defined stages of consciousness
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Life Beyond Measure

Nature's Hidden Wonders at Every Scale

de Ed Yong ...

**Just as he did in his New York Times bestseller, An Immense World, Ed Yong expands our perception of nature, this time by revealing the astonishing ways living things operate at different scales."A tour de force. Life Beyond Measure is an invitation to transcend the limits of our bodies and enter a dazzling world of animals and plants that defies all expectation." —Amy Tan, author of The ... Leer más

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**Just as he did in his New York Times bestseller, An Immense World, Ed Yong expands our perception of nature, this time by revealing the astonishing ways living things operate at different scales."A tour de force. Life Beyond Measure is an invitation to transcend the limits of our bodies and enter a dazzling world of animals and plants that defies all expectation." —Amy Tan, author of The
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Hidden Wonders

New Species and Rediscoveries in an Age of Extinction

de David Alderton ...

There has been so much focus on the real risk of animals going extinct that it’s easily overlooked just how many new species are still being discovered every year.In an age defined by environmental loss, the discovery of new species is a beacon of hope, proving there is still so much to learn about the natural world. Hidden Wonders by acclaimed naturalist David Alderton is a thrilling journey into ... Leer más

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There has been so much focus on the real risk of animals going extinct that it’s easily overlooked just how many new species are still being discovered every year.In an age defined by environmental loss, the discovery of new species is a beacon of hope, proving there is still so much to learn about the natural world. Hidden Wonders by acclaimed naturalist David Alderton is a thrilling journey into
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Monster of God: The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind

de David Quammen ...

"Rich detail and vivid anecdotes of adventure....A treasure trove of exotic fact and hard thinking."—The New York Times Book Review, front pageFor millennia, lions, tigers, and their man-eating kin have kept our dark, scary forests dark and scary, and their predatory majesty has been the stuff of folklore. But by the year 2150 big predators may only exist on the other side of glass barriers and ... Leer más

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"Rich detail and vivid anecdotes of adventure....A treasure trove of exotic fact and hard thinking."—The New York Times Book Review, front pageFor millennia, lions, tigers, and their man-eating kin have kept our dark, scary forests dark and scary, and their predatory majesty has been the stuff of folklore. But by the year 2150 big predators may only exist on the other side of glass barriers and
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The Hummingbirds Bible

[3 in 1] The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Hummingbirds

de Rowan T. Wiedemann ...

Attention, Bird Lovers! Finally Crack the Hummingbird Code and Turn Your Yard Into a Feathered Paradise...Even If You've Failed Before!Discover the secrets to Attracting, Identifying, and Photographing every Hummingbird Species right from your window... Guaranteed!Are you tired of squinting through binoculars, desperately trying to identify that elusive blur of iridescent feathers?Frustrated with ... Leer más

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Attention, Bird Lovers! Finally Crack the Hummingbird Code and Turn Your Yard Into a Feathered Paradise...Even If You've Failed Before!Discover the secrets to Attracting, Identifying, and Photographing every Hummingbird Species right from your window... Guaranteed!Are you tired of squinting through binoculars, desperately trying to identify that elusive blur of iridescent feathers?Frustrated with
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Slow Birding

The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard

de Joan E. Strassmann ...

A one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them.Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or “exotic” birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are.In this inspiring guide to the art of slow ... Leer más

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A one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them.Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or “exotic” birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are.In this inspiring guide to the art of slow
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Audubon's western journal: 1849-1850

Enriched edition. Being the MS. record of a trip from New York to Texas, and an overland journey through Mexico

de John Woodhouse Audubon, Vanessa Aldridge ...

In "Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850," John Woodhouse Audubon offers a captivating account of his explorations in the American West during a time of profound transformation. Richly detailed and imbued with lyrical prose, the journal documents his encounters with both the breathtaking landscapes and the diverse wildlife of the region. Audubon's keen observations reflect the influence of ... Leer más

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In "Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850," John Woodhouse Audubon offers a captivating account of his explorations in the American West during a time of profound transformation. Richly detailed and imbued with lyrical prose, the journal documents his encounters with both the breathtaking landscapes and the diverse wildlife of the region. Audubon's keen observations reflect the influence of
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Becoming Wild

How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace

de Carl Safina ...

Discover the rich cultures of non-human beings in Earth's remaining wild places, as revealed by bestselling author Carl Safina.In this superbly articulate cri de coeur, Carl Safina, New York Times bestselling author, brings readers close to three non-human cultures—what they do, why they do it, and how life is for them. Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve ... Leer más

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Discover the rich cultures of non-human beings in Earth's remaining wild places, as revealed by bestselling author Carl Safina.In this superbly articulate cri de coeur, Carl Safina, New York Times bestselling author, brings readers close to three non-human cultures—what they do, why they do it, and how life is for them. Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve
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Playing Possum

How Animals Understand Death

de Susana Monsó ...

How animals conceive of death and dying—and what it can teach us about our own relationships with mortalityWhen the opossum feels threatened, she becomes paralyzed. Her body temperature plummets, her breathing and heart rates drop to a minimum, and her glands simulate the smell of a putrefying corpse. Playing Possum explores what the opossum and other creatures can teach us about how we and other ... Leer más

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How animals conceive of death and dying—and what it can teach us about our own relationships with mortalityWhen the opossum feels threatened, she becomes paralyzed. Her body temperature plummets, her breathing and heart rates drop to a minimum, and her glands simulate the smell of a putrefying corpse. Playing Possum explores what the opossum and other creatures can teach us about how we and other
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North American Hummingbirds

An Identification Guide

de George C. West ...

Designed to help birders and banders identify, age, and sex all seventeen species of hummingbirds found in North America, this is the only identification guide devoted entirely to hummingbirds that includes up-close, easy-to-use illustrations. It also provides information on the eight species that have been reported but rarely seen in North America.On first viewing hummingbirds are often a blur of ... Leer más

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Designed to help birders and banders identify, age, and sex all seventeen species of hummingbirds found in North America, this is the only identification guide devoted entirely to hummingbirds that includes up-close, easy-to-use illustrations. It also provides information on the eight species that have been reported but rarely seen in North America.On first viewing hummingbirds are often a blur of
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