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This is a story about ten year old Wayne who is befriended by Newton, a rather large red eft phase salamander, who also needs his help because toxic chemicals have been dumped into the pond he calls home. Newton is also having a problem with the town's bullies... that Wayne knows all too well! The book was written by Richard Perkins from Maine, illustrated by twenty year old Anh Bui from California, professionally edited by Melanie Lopata and re-published...
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Hal Borland's inspiring classic on the virtues of "getting up and out"-and embracing the marvels of the natural world around us Over the course of his career, Hal Borland wrote eight nature books and hundreds of "outdoor editorials" for the Sunday New York Times, extolling the virtues of the countryside. From his home on one hundred acres in rural Connecticut, Borland wrote of the natural wonders, both big and small, that surrounded him every day. Beyond...
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Celebrated nature writer Hal Borland's memoir of change, from his boyhood in pioneer country in Colorado to his manhood, hurtling into a new age Country Editor's Boy picks up where Hal Borland's classic memoir High, Wide and Lonesome left off: with Borland, on the cusp of adulthood in the early twentieth century, making his way in an eastern Colorado town that still retained all the flavors of the Old West. Borland's father, the editor of a local...
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Embark on an enlightening journey through the enchanting realms of the world's forests with "Top 100+ Facts about Forests." Delve deep into the heart of these biodiverse ecosystems and uncover a treasure trove of fascinating insights that illuminate the importance, beauty, and intricacies of forests.From the towering canopies of ancient rainforests to the serene tranquility of temperate woodlands, this comprehensive ebook presents an immersive exploration...
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Susan Brind Morrow brings her singular sensibility as a classicist and linguist to this strikingly original reflection on the fine but resilient threads that bind humans to the natural world. Anchored in the emblematic experiences of a trapper and a beekeeper, Wolves and Honey explores the implications of their very different relationships to the natural world, while illuminating Morrow's own poignant experience of the lives and tragic deaths of these...
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For the last thirty years John Lister-Kaye, one of Britain's best-known nature writers, has taken the same circular walk from his home deep in a Scottish glen up to a small hill loch. Each day brings a new observation or an unexpected encounter - a fragile spider's web, an osprey struggling to lift a trout from the water or a woodcock exquisitely camouflaged on her nest - and every day, on his return home, he records his thoughts in a journal.
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Informative conversation between Abebe and Bard AI to to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and applications of AI for climate change and disaster prevention. The book will cover a range of topics, including:• The challenges and opportunities of using AI in this context• How AI is already being used to address climate change and disasters• How AI is already being used to address climate change and disasters• How AI...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Things found in Nature in Filipino?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Filipino pronunciation.Delight in learning Filipino with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Filipino Names for Things found in Nature.Vibrant Illustrations of Each...
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A soft rain fell overnight, showering the backyard garden. Everything was fresh and clean, sparkling in the morning sunshine.
Mother Nature was planning a fun party. She even spread out a checkered cloth on the grass as she waited for her guests to arrive.
Everyone was having a good time when an unwanted intruder came along.
Did he spoil the party?
Was he invited to stay?
In a fun and whimsical way, this story focuses on backyard animals....
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Excerpt: "The Greek philosophers from Thales to Aristotle, more than two thousand years ago, entertained the notion that all things have been developed from primitive beginnings. This view was shared in the fourth century of the Christian era by St. Augustine, probably the greatest of the church "Fathers." Then came the Dark Age,-an intellectual night of a thousand years-an era when reason and science were buried in the grave of superstition,-and...
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Dieser Ratgeber ist für alle Pflanzenliebhaber und Gartenbesitzer gedacht, die nicht mehr falsch beraten werden wollen.
20 Jahre als Führungskraft und Mitarbeiter im gärtnerischen Einzelhandel bevollmächtigen mich, Ihnen in den folgenden Kapiteln Dinge aufzuzeigen, die Sie so ganz sicher niemals erwartet hätten. Ich beziehe mich ausschließlich auf das, was ich selbst beim individuellen Einzelhändler kennengelernt habe.
Von mir erhalten Sie...
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Tilbury House Publishers
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2023
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"What is the most important thing to remember about stargazing? When to do it, who to do it with, what to look for? It's none of those! This picture book's spare, lyrical text offers many possible ways to do stargazing: with a friend, with family, or alone; on a moonless night, or with a full moon, or even with some clouds; on the beach, lying in the grass, or standing on a snowy hill. There is only one rule of stargazing, which is saved for the end,...
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Excerpt: "Through the neglect of nature study, the wits of the country child lose just the sharpening they most need, to say nothing of a stimulus and delight which can ill be spared by one whose mental life is apt to be monotonous. The wits of the city child may secure in other ways the sharpening so essential to success in life; yet the training afforded by a logical study of plants, and the pleasure which such a study, rightly directed, is sure...
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In his most personal book yet, Tim Flannery, the internationally acclaimed author of The Weather Makers, draws on three decades of travel, research, and field work to craft a love letter to his native land and one of its most unique and beloved inhabitants: the kangaroo. Crisscrossing the continent, Flannery shows us how the destiny of this extraordinary creature is inseparable from the environment that created it. Along the way he uses encounters...
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Terco, estúpido y caprichoso: las cualidades atribuidas al burro son poco halagadoras. Sin embargo, casi ningún otro animal juega un papel tan importante en la historia cultural como el burro: representa a la criatura maltratada; cabalgando sobre él, Jesús entró en Jerusalén; el asno de Buridán se convirtió en paradigma filosófico porque se murió de hambre frente a dos montones de heno entre los que no podía elegir. Jutta
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Excerpt: "Some of the flowers described are found along every country highway. It is interesting to note that these wayside flowers may usually be classed among the foreign population. They have been brought to us from Europe in ballast and in loads of grain, and invariably follow in the wake of civilization. Many of our most beautiful native flowers have been crowded out of the hospitable roadside by these aggressive, irresistible, and mischievous...
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A compilation of the most popular tourist attractions in the Philippines highlighting their natural and cultural beauty and character, favorite cuisine native to the area, sports and activities commonly held, ways and mode of transportation to get there from the capital city of Manila. A guide both local and foreign tourist may find handy and functional.
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Forbidden Creatures: Inside the World of Animal Smuggling and Exotic Pets offers a gripping and eye-opening exploration of the clandestine and dangerous realm of animal trafficking and the insatiable demand for exotic pets. Peter Laufer delves deep into the underbelly of this illicit trade, unveiling the harrowing stories of both the creatures that suffer and the individuals driven by obsession and greed. With a combination of investigative journalism...
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