Natural History Books
Duke University Press Animalia
Book SynopsisFrom yaks and vultures to whales and platypuses, animals have played central roles in the history of British imperial control. The contributors to Animalia analyze twenty-six animals—domestic, feral, predatory, and mythical—whose relationship to imperial authorities and settler colonists reveals how the presumed racial supremacy of Europeans underwrote the history of Western imperialism. Victorian imperial authorities, adventurers, and colonists used animals as companions, military transportation, agricultural laborers, food sources, and status symbols. They also overhunted and destroyed ecosystems, laying the groundwork for what has come to be known as climate change. At the same time, animals such as lions, tigers, and mosquitoes interfered in the empire''s racial, gendered, and political aspirations by challenging the imperial project’s sense of inevitability. Unconventional and innovative in form and approach, Animalia invites new ways to consider thTrade Review“Animalia shows us how imperial power was both extended through and disturbed by the multiple entanglements of human/animal worlds. The elephants, lions, and tigers familiar to the imperial imagination jostle with mosquitoes, scorpions, and unicorns, offering a rich variety of animal engagements with empire, both for and against their would-be masters. An essential bestiary for our times.” -- Catherine Hall author of * Civilising Subjects. Metropole and Colony in the English Imagination, 1830–1867 *“With appealing quirkiness, Animalia introduces readers to the complex ways that humans' treatment of animals offers an informative and genuinely fascinating way of understanding how pervasive the impact of imperialism was and continues to be across the globe. Written with verve and elegance while conveying the surprising importance of all sorts of species to the imperial project, Animalia is an intriguing and exhilarating book.” -- Teresa Mangum, editor of * A Cultural History of Women in the Age of Empire *“Animalia is a charming and creative primer concerning the central role animals played in the British empire.... Inviting further research, the chapters are rich in ideas, themes, and postulations.” -- Miles Alexander Powell * Journal of Pacific History *“Animalia strives to be interdisciplinary not only in the theories and empirical evidence found in the individual contributions but also in the hybrid form of the volume.... Its playful form, fascinating stories, and nuggets of insight offer great potential to serve as a springboard for deeper interdisciplinary explorations.” -- John Soluri * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *“What sets Animalia apart from the rest is the playful and innovative way in which it tells animal stories.... Animalia is informative and encyclopedic and a must-have book for anyone who loves and studies animals.” -- Kaori Nagai * Journal of British Studies *“[Animalia] presents succinct, researched commentaries on a number of the animal species brought under imperial control and thereby reconstitutes the bestiary compendium. . . . This is an A-to-Z compendium for the twenty-first century that points back to the historical taxonomy as it moves forward to trouble its purpose, often by revealing the porous boundaries between species and the instability of ‘animalia’.” -- Peta Tait * Animal Studies Journal *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Animals, the Bestiary Form, and Disruptive Imperial Histories / Antoinette Burton and Renisa Mawani Some Ways to Read This Book A Is for Ape / Amy E. Martin B Is for Boar / Annaliese Claydon C Is for Cattle / Renisa Mawani D Is for Dog / Heidi J. Nast E Is for Elephant / Jonathan Saha F Is for Fox / George Robb G Is for Giraffe / Angela Thompsell H Is for Horse / Jagjeet Lally I Is for Ibis / Renisa Mawani J Is for Jackal (and Dingo) / Isabel Hofmeyr K Is for Kiwi / Tony Ballantyne L Is for Lion / Antoinette Burton M Is for Mosquito / Neel Ahuja N Is for North Atlantic Right Whale / Krista Maglen O Is for Okapi / Sandra Swart P Is for Platypus / Annaliese Claydon Q Is for Quagga / Harriet Ritvo R Is for Racoon / Daniel Heath Justice S Is for Scorpion / Antoinette Burton T Is for Tiger / Dane Kennedy U Is for Unicorn / Utathya Chattopadhyaya V Is for Vulture / Utathya Chattopadhyaya W Is for Whale / Jonathan Goldberg-Hiller X Is for Xerus / Utathya Chattopadhyaya Y Is for Yak / Peter Hansen Z is for Zebu / Michael A. Osborne Contributors Index
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform A Dog Like Ralph
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Goat Crazy
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Lulu.com What a Relief for Rudy Kitty
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£29.42
iUniverse Heaven Is for Animals Too
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£19.90
iUniverse Horse Makeovers
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£11.97
Rowman & Littlefield Field Guide to Rivers Streams
Book SynopsisRivers and the ecosystems they support have always captivated humans, leading curious scientists to broaden our understanding with ongoing research. In Explorer's Guide to Rivers and Streams, Dr. Ryan Utz (Chatham University) presents a broad scientific understanding of rivers, streams, and the animals that reside within them, written accessibly for a general audience. Topics range from what causes river flows to rise and fall to the ecology of riverine fishes. Kayakers, anglers, and hikers alike will find many tools within Explorer's Guide to Rivers and Streams to deepen their understanding of their favorite waterway.
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Rowman & Littlefield The Trackers Field Guide
Book SynopsisVenture into an animal''s life story through its tracks and signs. More than simply determining where an animal crossed the road, tracking can lead to a study of how the animal uses its habitat, how it travels, where it feeds or hunts, how it breeds and raises its young, and how it survives. In this book, leading tracking expert Jim Lowery distills his remarkable expertise, gained over decades of intensive research and practical field experience, into a comprehensive field guide to tracking North American mammals. Fully illustrated with hundreds of drawings and high-resolution photographs, The Tracker''s Field Guide sets a new standard for books on tracking. This easy-to-use guide features: Clearly written descriptions plus photos and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns Easy-to-use track measurements for each animal Tips on proper track interpretation technique Notes on the behavior and habitat of each mammal A glossa
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Rowman & Littlefield Basic Illustrated Edible Wild Plants and Useful
Book SynopsisFor a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know.Learn how to:Forage for wild plants and herbs and identify edible berriesTreat a variety of ailments and illnesses, from colds to heart disease and moreDistinguish between edible and nonedible parts of plantsModerate your intake of certain plants and herbs to avoid physical illnessMake delicious desserts, herbal teas, and other healthy recipes
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Rowman & Littlefield The Greatest Polar Exploration Stories Ever Told
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Rowman & Littlefield Agility Training for You and Your Dog
Book SynopsisBased on the positive training methods of Ali Canova and Joe Canova, two of the top agility competitors in America, this book will get you and your dog started in agility training. This author makes it easy with her step-by-step approach, footing diagrams and course illustrations, and beautiful full-color photographs. The unique method from proven champions strengthens the connection between any dog and his owner, and success is guaranteed for any breed, from miniature poodle to border collie. Every step has a specific drill that improves fitness and shapes behavior. Whether you want to compete on an agility team or simply have fun in your back yard, this is the only guide you''ll need for a lifetime of satisfaction.
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Rowman & Littlefield Return of the Condor
Book Synopsis Return of the Condor is far and away the best book on the subject. John Moir covered the condor recovery effort for magazines and newspapers for years and his extensive and award-winning journalism, including an investigative piece for Birding magazine, became this fine book. Moir presents a unique insider''s view of the remarkable tale of saving a species from the brink of extinction. Down to a population of only twenty-two in the 1980s, the condor owes its survival and recovery to a team of scientists who flouted conventional wisdom and pursued the most controversial means to save it. John Moir''s account shows the depth of their passion and courage and details the bitter controversy that led to a national debate over how to save America''s largest bird. Trade Review"Audubon himself would be delighted to read John Moir's exciting and authoritative account of the difficult, politically fraught but ultimately rewarding effort to save the largest of all the living birds, a great shadow in the sky above the Western range. I certainly was."--Richard Rhodes, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of John James Audubon: The Making of an American "By the 1980s, the California condor was well on its way to extinction. The saga of this magnificent bird, which had soared above the North American continent at a time when mastodons and saber-toothed cats still roamed the Earth, seemed to be nearing the end. The only thing standing in the way of this grim fate was the dedication of a small group of researchers and naturalists, committed to saving the condor. With eloquence and insight, John Moir chronicles the effort to save this spectacular bird. His book is a remarkable testament to what a few dedicated individuals can accomplish."--Tim Gallagher, Director of Publications, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology"Return of the Condor is an account of cutting-edge conservation biology, but it is also an eminently human story. John Moir's focus is on the problematic intersection between science and scientists, between bird lovers and the great bird itself. The subject matter—complex and controversial, ultimately heartwarming—demands a skilled and sympathetic writer, and Moir's chronicle is thoroughly successful in this regard."--Ted Floyd, editor of Birding Magazine, American Birding Association"John Moir's dramatic account of bringing the condor back from the brink of extinction is a reminder of the fragility of life on our planet and of the capacity of one species, humans, to protect or extinguish all others. Return of the Condor is a powerful tribute to the scientists, politicians, hunters, environmentalists, and concerned citizens who ultimately found a way to work together to ensure the survival of one of the most remarkable species on Earth."--Mark Schaefer, CEO, Global Environment and Technology Foundation, Former president of NatureServe"A heart-stopping saga of the rescue from the very brink of extinction of one of the grandest of all birds. Starting with page one, I was captured by Return of the Condor. America is the richer for the success of those who fought against all odds . . . and this tale is one all should read."--Thomas Lovejoy, President, The Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment, Founder of the PBS series Nature"Pulling the California condor back from the brink of extinction has been difficult, and expensive. But this fine book by John Moir makes abundantly clear why preserving magnificent beings like our once-more wild condors is one of 21st century society's more important obligations."--Alan Tennant, author of On The Wing: To The Edge Of The Earth With The Peregrine Falcon"John Moir has written an uplifting and well-researched tale that takes us on the condor's roller-coaster ride to recovery. Equally exhilarating and heart-breaking, this important story brings complex issues into clear focus and lets us understand—with both heart and mind—why we need to save this intelligent and majestic bird."--Maria Mudd Ruth, author of Rare Bird: Pursuing the Mystery of the Marbled Murrelet“Moir deftly chronicles the efforts of the dedicated biologists…who work to save the California condor from extinction.”-- Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 The Last Condor Chapter 2 Giant Avian PrimatesChapter 3 Dancing Molokbes and Sinister BuzzardsChapter 4 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeChapter 5 Death of a ChickChapter 6 Doin' the Double-Clutch Two-StepChapter 7 Point of No ReturnChapter 8 Kids on the Loose Chapter 9 A Senseless ShootingChapter 10 AC8's Day in CourtChapter 11 Shadows in the SkyChapter 12 Homeward BoundAppendix 1 Where to See Condors Appendix 2 How to Learn More About Condors
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Globe Pequot Rockhounding Washington
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Rowman & Littlefield Puppy Care
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Rowman & Littlefield I Love Dogs
Book SynopsisI Love Dogs is a treasure trove of the wisest, funniest, and most heartwarming comments ever uttered about our beloved canine friends. From philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre to presidents such as Woodrow Wilson, an astonishing array of writers, actors, athletes, and more have had all manner of things to say about our favorite animalthe dog. Here is page after page of poignant observation on the training of dogs, the dog fancy, the joy and wonder dogs bring to our lives, the particularities of breeds, and the loss we feel when a dog has passed away. Each nugget of truth will tug at your heartstrings or set you laughing and nodding in recognition of those doggie deeds (and misdemeanors) familiar to any dog lover. Included in this classic collection are thoughts from such notable dog lovers as: Winston Churchill, T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Franz Kafka, Ann Landers, Don Marquis, Willie Morris, Beatrix Potter, Anna Quindlen, James Thurber, Evelyn Waugh, E. B. White, and more.
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Globe Pequot Press Death in Glacier National Park
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Globe Pequot Press Galaxy
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Teacher Created Materials Being Like Butterflies
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Teacher Created Materials Hatching a Chick
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Luna Cognita
Book SynopsisLuna Cognita takes the readers on a journey of the Moon, from first learning about the Moon's place in mankind's history, mythology and lore, to gravitating closer to the Moon itself. Earth-Moon system, lunar motions and cycles are discussed, as well how to purchase, use and carefor lunar observing equipment. Techniques for observing the Moon (both with the naked-eye and optical instruments) are detailed as the reader approaches the Moon's surface on this visual tour-de-force. A close-up exploration of the Moon is the result, and crater-hop chapters discuss the physical aspects of the Moon's named features, offering brief biographical information on the person for whom the feature is named, as well as where these lunar honorees have been involved in the invention and improvements in the areas of optical and photographic equipment, as well as just about every other field of science and philosophy from ancient to modern times. Robert A. Garfinkle's Luna Cognita goes far beyTrade Review“Everything about these volumes demonstrates the most meticulous attention to detail, arrangement, editing and proof-reading. In strongly recommending Lun Cognita to the reader, I warmly congratulate both author and publisher in having brought us an affordable and truly monumental lunar encyclopaedia.” (Richard McKim, Journal of the British Astronomical Association, Vol. 130 (5), 2020)“This is a work that should be acquired by everyone interested in our Moon, and Robert Garfinkle should be congratulated on an outstanding contribution to the literature on the subject.” (Bill LeatherBarrow, The Observatory, Vol. 140 (1278), October, 2020)“This wonderful set has something for every observer. … Altogether, the set is beautifully published, with quality printing, good photos, and solid binding.” (Nick Kanas, Sky & Telescope, December, 2020)“Luna Cognita is a triumph of both Garfinkle’s desire to spread his love of the Moon and Springer’s ability to publish such a huge high-quality volume. Luna Cognita effectively folds lunar mystery and lore, science and statistics, facts and figures and observational data into one massive collection that more than fulfills a true selenophile’s yearning to have everything Moon at their fingertips.” (Robert Reeves, Journal of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers, Vol. 62 (3), 2020)“It is a comprehensive guide in three volumes, the type of which has not been published in such length for years. … This is an astonishing piece of work, 30 years in the making: an exceptional book that the writer should be very proud of. FIVE STARS.” (Katrin Raynor-Evans, BBC Sky at night magazine, March, 2020)Table of ContentsFrom the Contents: The Moon in Man’s History and Lore.- The Earth–Moon System.- General Selenographic Information.- Lunar Observing Equipment.- Photographing the Moon.- General Observing Tips, Observing the Moon with the Naked Eye, and Through Binoculars.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon on Days 1 and 2.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 3.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 4.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 5.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 6.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 7: First Quarter.- Crater-Hopping; Observing the Moon On Day 8.
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University of Nebraska Press Aquaman and the War against Oceans
Book SynopsisThe reimagining of Aquaman in The New 52 transformed the character from a joke to an important figure of ecological justice. In Aquaman and the War against Oceans, Ryan Poll argues that in this twenty-first-century iteration, Aquaman becomes an accessible figure for charting environmental violences endemic to global capitalism and for developing a progressive and popular ecological imagination. Poll contends that The New 52 Aquaman should be read as an allegory that responds to the crises of the Anthropocene, in which the oceans have become sites of warfare and mass death. The Aquaman series, which works to bridge the terrestrial and watery worlds, can be understood as a form of comics activism by its visualizing and verbalizing how the oceans are beyond the projects of the “human” and “humanism” and, simultaneously, are all-too-human geographies that are inextricable from the violent structures of capitalism, white supremacy, aTrade Review"While at times a mocked superhero, DC's Aquaman has much to teach its readers about environmental justice, the Ocean, and fighting oppression during the Anthropocene."—Nicole Rehnberg, Journal of Popular Culture“Aquaman and the War against Oceans couldn’t be more important to read. It is the book for our times. Ryan Poll has written a page-turner, and not many academic texts can be called that. It is probably the smoothest integration of scholarly and journalistic sources I have yet encountered, written in a style that could be enjoyed by superhero fandom, undergraduates in an environmental humanities course, and scholars doing research on ecocriticism and superhero politics.”—Marc DiPaolo, author of Fire and Snow: Climate Fiction from the Inklings to “Game of Thrones”“In this scholarly tour de force, Poll sonar-maps new scholarly biomes. He radically reorientates research frames and opens scholarly slipstreams to vital new ways of engaging with and adding to blue humanities, Black Atlantic, ecofeminist, and critical race studies. This is superhero comics scholarship at its best!”—Frederick Luis Aldama, author of the Eisner Award–winning Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream ComicsTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Series Editors’ Introduction Acknowledgments Introduction: The New 52 Aquaman’s Allegorical Project to See beyond the Anthropocene 1. Deep in the Trenches: Monsters, Humanism, and Ecological Allegories 2. Waves of Feminism: Mera, Paradigm Shifts, and Allegories of Reading 3. The Apocalyptic Ocean: Orm, Frames of Justice, and Allegories of Radical Politics 4. Allegories of White Supremacy: Black Manta and the Black Atlantic Afterword: The Ocean’s Black, Queer, Brown, and Indigenous Futures Notes Bibliography Index
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University of Nebraska Press The Horse Lover
Book SynopsisHe already owned and managed two ranches and needed a third about as much as he needed a permanent migraine: that's what Alan Day said every time his friend pestered him about an old ranch in South Dakota. But in short order, he proudly owned 35,000 pristine grassy acres. The opportunity then dropped into his lap to establish a sanctuary for unadoptable wild horses previously warehoused by the Bureau of Land Management. After Day successfully lobbied Congress, those acres became Mustang Meadows Ranch, the first government-sponsored wild horse sanctuary established in the United States. The Horse Lover is Day's personal history of the sanctuary's vast enterprise, with its surprises and pleasures and its plentiful dangers, frustrations, and heartbreak. Day's deep connection with the animals in his care is clear from the outset, as is his maverick philosophy of horse-whispering, with which he trained fifteen hundred wild horses. The Horse Lover weaves together Day's recollections of his cTrade Review“An instant classic.”—Nancy Bent, Booklist, starred review"Day's poignant personal journey is one of both heartache and hope, a mirror of not just one man's desire to save a great American icon of freedom, the wild mustang, but a nation's."—Stuart Rosebrook, True West“With an astonishing ability for storytelling, Day has created a work that puts the reader on the ranch with him. . . . [This is] a wonderful account of a historical change that set a precedent for the care of wild horses in the United States. . . . Touching and occasionally heart-wrenching.”—Logan Young, Big Muddy: A Journal of the Mississippi River Valley“A very readable account of the innovative steps [Day] took to create a haven for unadoptable horses, liberally punctuated with reminiscences of a cowboying life that allow Day’s love of he land and of the animals—and his fierce commitment to the stewardship of both—to shine with brilliance.”—Helene Woodhams, Southwest Books of the Year“[The coauthors] have brought attention to some key issues facing the American West today. . . . [Day] describes a vanishing life where customs, manners, and behaviors permeate a rancher’s whole being and generate the strongest possible bond between people and the natural world. . . . This memoir provides valuable insight into the world of real ranching in the Southwest, the plight of America’s wild mustangs, and the need for improvement in the management of our public lands.”—Bob Sharp, Journal of Arizona History"An easy and enjoyable read."—Bismark Tribune“The Horse Lover is a very good illustration of the real western part of our nation. Day, a successful rancher and businessman, is honest and forthright in dealings with neighbors, employees, business associates, and especially the federal government. I recommend this reading.”—Dennis DeConcini, former U.S. senator from Arizona“A great American story, and an inspiring tale of vision, courage, and hard-won wisdom. It’s told with humor and grace and without pretension. And every reader is sure to find a horse to fall in love with in these pages.”—Larry Watson, author of Montana 1948“A definite read for all those who love horses. Day and Sneyd’s book is sure to become an instant wild-horse classic in the spirit of J. Frank Dobie.”—J. Edward de Steiguer, author of Wild Horses of the West “For every American who is stirred by the sight of wild mustangs running free, here’s the inspiring saga of a man who changed his life to make it a reality. A book that will stir the soul of every horse lover and leave every one of them cheering.”—Allan J. Hamilton, MD, author of Zen Mind, Zen HorseTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Foreword Acknowledgments Part 11. A Sexy Find 2. Opportunity Walks In 3. The Dream Takes Shape 4. Palomino Valley 5. Two Cowboys Corral Congress 6. Hard-Won Approval Part 27. A Stubborn Start 8. Vying for the Upper Hand 9. In Training 10. Renegades 11. A Wormy Mess 12. Bound for Summer Grazing 13. Saber 14. Fame Finds Us 15. On Thin Ice Part 316. Horses of Many Colors 17. Sorting the Seven Hundred 18. Order to Kill 19. An Unlucky Penny 20. At the End of the Day
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University of Nebraska Press Preserving Yellowstones Natural Conditions
Book SynopsisPreserving Yellowstone’s Natural Conditions describes in fascinating detail the historical origins and development of wildlife management in Yellowstone National Park, alongside shifting understandings of nature in science and culture. James A. Pritchard traces the idea of “natural conditions” through time, from the introduction of this concept by early ecologists in the 1930s. He tells several overlooked stories of Yellowstone wildlife, including a sensational scientific hunt for bears with bow and arrow, and the episode of the predator pelicans, which facilitated a fundamental shift toward protection of all wildlife in Yellowstone, and for the National Park Service as a whole. A prolonged debate regarding the elk herd on Yellowstone’s northern range is addressed, along with the origins of the notion of natural regulation, and the reasons for ending direct reductions of elk. This story emphasizes how ecological science came to Yellowstone and to the NatiTrade Review“This is one of the five most important books ever written about Yellowstone, and perhaps the most important one about ecological management of the park.”—Lee Whittlesey, retired historian for Yellowstone National Park“James Pritchard’s book is a milestone in Yellowstone historical research. It is also essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how we got the magnificent park that we enjoy, celebrate, and constantly argue over today. For the sake of Yellowstone and your own clear thinking, don’t deny yourself this vital and challenging perspective.”—Paul Schullery, author of Searching for Yellowstone and Past and Future Yellowstones“A model of thoughtful, responsible storytelling; attentive to nuance, careful in its claims, judicious in its judgments. It’s a refreshing antidote to the tsunami of poorly informed, ideologically driven analyses all too common today.”—Paul Hirt, professor emeritus, School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies, Arizona State University“This is a complicated story, dispassionately told and meticulously documented.”—Choice“A must-read for anyone interested in Yellowstone. It articulates the history, traces the evolution, and, by extension, anticipates the future of resource management in the park. It perfectly captures the messy world of science, policy, and public expectations that Yellowstone shoulders.”—Tom Olliff, ecologist for the National Park Service and former chief of resources at Yellowstone National Park“Having stood the test of time, Pritchard has updated his groundbreaking chronicle of nature preservation policy in Yellowstone with an insightful epilogue that brings the book forward into the new era of climate change, hyper-visitation, digital technology, state-managed wolves, migration corridors, and landscape-scale conservation.”—Robert B. Keiter, author of To Conserve Unimpaired: The Evolution of the National Park Idea“Yellowstone, the first national park in world history, is synonymous with charismatic wild animals and wild landscapes. Here is where, over the past century and a half, people have developed cultural attitudes toward wildness and tried to mitigate the damage that our species has done to the natural order. And the best guide to that learning is historian James Pritchard. No one has matched his richly detailed, comprehensive understanding of the meaning of Yellowstone and of the ways Americans have tried to protect it. This updated edition adds valuable new material on the changes of the past two decades. Highly recommended for historians, ecologists, park employees, and general readers.”—Donald Worster, author of A Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir“Perhaps the single most important book describing how the National Park Service developed its policy on preservation and what are ‘natural’ conditions. With so much to read I rarely read anything twice, but this one I did and I am considering a third.”—Douglas W. Smith, senior wildlife biologist for Yellowstone National Park“As Yellowstone National Park celebrates its 150th birthday and park wildlife faces increasing pressure on all fronts, the reissue of James Pritchard’s engaging history, with a new, comprehensive afterword, could not be more timely. As Pritchard demonstrates so well, we ‘cannot understand the management of our parks or hope for enlightened park management if we fail to see our parks in a historical context.’”—Diane Smith, author of Yellowstone and the Smithsonian: Centers of Wildlife Conservation “The historical tension between active management and natural regulation was brilliantly laid out in the 1999 edition. Here, Pritchard fast-forwards to the present day and asks us to consider wicked new challenges—delisting, climate change, skyrocketing visitation—facing America’s first national park.”—Cathy Whitlock, Regents Professor Emerita, Montana State UniversityTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. A Preservationist Yellowstone, 1872–1915 2. Conservationist Thought and Yellowstone, 1916–1930 3. The Wildlife Division and the Ecology of Intervention 4. Managing the Natural During the Postwar Era 5. A Natural Yellowstone, 1963–1974 6. A Greater Yellowstone, 1975–1995 Epilogue Afterword Notes Sources Index
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University of Nebraska Press Restoring Nature
Book SynopsisOff the coast of California, running from Santa Barbara to La Jolla, lies an archipelago of eight islands known as the California Channel Islands. The northern five were designated as Channel Islands National Park in 1980 to protect and restore the rich habitat of the islands and surrounding waters. In the years since, that mission intensified as scientists discovered the extent of damage to the delicate habitats of these small fragments of land and to the surprisingly threatened sea around them. In Restoring Nature Lary M. Dilsaver and Timothy J. Babalis examine how the National Park Service has attempted to reestablish native wildlife and vegetation to the five islands through restorative ecology and public land management. The Channel Islands staff were innovators of the inventory and monitoring program whereby the resource problems were exposed. This program became a blueprint for management throughout the U.S. park system. Dilsaver and Babalis presenTrade Review“An outstanding environmental history of a little-studied area of enormous complexity on the doorstep of one of the most densely populated parts of North America. It will become the standard reference for the region and the National Park Service policies that shaped it for the next generation.”—William Wyckoff, author of How to Read the American West: A Field Guide“I know of no other book that examines rigorously the effects of National Park Service policies in the Channel Islands. All of the material in Restoring Nature is handled in a balanced, fair-minded manner. . . . Critically important, where possible the authors have woven fact-laden, scientific material into an engaging narrative.”—Thomas J. Osborne, author of Coastal Sage: Peter Douglas and the Fight to Save California’s ShoreTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Maps Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Channel Islands of California 2. A Monumental Task 3. Legislative Protection for the Islands and the Sea 4. Resource Management in the Early Years 5. Building the New Park 6. Growth of the Natural Resource Management 7. Managing the Resources on Santa Rosa Island 8. New Owners on Santa Cruz Island 9. Restoring Nature 10. Channel Islands National Park in the New Century Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
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University of Nebraska Press Restoring Nature
Book SynopsisOff the coast of California, running from Santa Barbara to La Jolla, lies an archipelago of eight islands known as the California Channel Islands. The northern five were designated as Channel Islands National Park in 1980 to protect and restore the rich habitat of the islands and surrounding waters. In the years since, that mission intensified as scientists discovered the extent of damage to the delicate habitats of these small fragments of land and to the surprisingly threatened sea around them. In Restoring Nature Lary M. Dilsaver and Timothy J. Babalis examine how the National Park Service has attempted to reestablish native wildlife and vegetation to the five islands through restorative ecology and public land management. The Channel Islands staff were innovators of the inventory and monitoring program whereby the resource problems were exposed. This program became a blueprint for management throughout the U.S. park system. Dilsaver and Babalis presenTrade Review“An outstanding environmental history of a little-studied area of enormous complexity on the doorstep of one of the most densely populated parts of North America. It will become the standard reference for the region and the National Park Service policies that shaped it for the next generation.”—William Wyckoff, author of How to Read the American West: A Field Guide“I know of no other book that examines rigorously the effects of National Park Service policies in the Channel Islands. All of the material in Restoring Nature is handled in a balanced, fair-minded manner. . . . Critically important, where possible the authors have woven fact-laden, scientific material into an engaging narrative.”—Thomas J. Osborne, author of Coastal Sage: Peter Douglas and the Fight to Save California’s ShoreTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Maps Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Channel Islands of California 2. A Monumental Task 3. Legislative Protection for the Islands and the Sea 4. Resource Management in the Early Years 5. Building the New Park 6. Growth of the Natural Resource Management 7. Managing the Resources on Santa Rosa Island 8. New Owners on Santa Cruz Island 9. Restoring Nature 10. Channel Islands National Park in the New Century Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
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Xulon Press Bald Eagle Life Lessons
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Lexington Books The Green Thread
Book SynopsisThe Green Thread: Dialogues with the Vegetal World is an interdisciplinary collection of essays in the emerging field of Plant Studies. The volume is the first of its kind to bring together a dynamic body of scholarship that shares a critique of long-standing human perceptions of plants as lacking autonomy, agency, consciousness, and, intelligence. The leading metaphor of the bookthe green thread, echoing poet Dylan Thomas' phrase the green fusecarries multiple meanings. On a more apparent level, the green thread is what weaves together the diverse approaches of this collection: an interest in the vegetal that goes beyond single disciplines and specialist discourses, and one that not only encourages but necessitates interdisciplinary and even interspecies dialogue. On another level, the green thread links creative and historical productions to the materiality of the vegetala reality reflecting our symbiosis with oxygen-producing beings. In short, The Green Thread refers to the converTrade Review“Over fifty years ago Rachel Carson wrote in Silent Spring that our “attitude toward plants is a singularly narrow one.” This book offers readers in the humanities and sciences a more broadly conceived and sophisticated interdisciplinary conversation about plants. More significantly, the book reinvigorates a human dialogue with plants that has been displaced by modern cultural attitudes toward the vegetal world.” -- Mark C. Long, Keene State CollegeTable of ContentsIntroduction. Patrícia Vieira, Monica Gagliano and John C. Ryan Section I. Disseminating Plants Chapter 1. What’s Planted in the Event? On the Secret Life of a Philosophical Concept, Michael Marder Chapter 2. Seeing Green: The Re-discovery of Plants and Nature’s Wisdom, Monica Gagliano Chapter 3. Tolkien’s Sonic Trees and Perfumed Herbs: Plant Intelligence in Middle-earth, John Charles Ryan Chapter 4. What’s Talking? On the Nostalgic Epistemology of Plant Communication, Stefan Rieger Chapter 5. “Wild Memory” as an Anthropocene Heuristic: Cultivating Ethical Paradigms for Galleries, Museums, and Seed Banks, Tom Bristow Section II. Politicizing Plants Chapter 6. Preserving Plants in an Era of Extinction: Sentimental and Scientific Discourse in Mary Thacher Higginson’s “A Dying Race”, Jennifer Schell Chapter 7. Laws of the Jungle: The Politics of Contestation in Cinema about the Amazon, Patrícia Vieira Chapter 8. Monstrous Flora: Dangerous Cinematic Plants of the Cold War Era, Andrew Howe Chapter 9. Once Upon a Time in Ombrosa: Italo Calvino and the Fabulist Pastoral, Gioia Woods Chapter 10. Vital Plants and Despicable Weeds in Ray Lawrence’s Lantana, Guinevere Narraway and Hannah Stark Section III. Performing Plants Chapter 11. Plant-Thinking with Film: Reed, Branch, Flower, Graig Uhlin Chapter 12. Shrubs and the City: Urban Nature in Rear Window, Pansy Duncan Chapter 13. The Art of Human to Plant Interaction, Christa Sommerer, Laurent Mignonneau, and Florian Weil Chapter 14. The English Garden Effect: Phyto-Performance, Abandoned Practices and Endangered Uses, Alan Read Contributors
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Lexington Books Rhetorical Animals
Book SynopsisFor this edited volume, the editors solicited chapters that investigate the place of nonhuman animals in the purview of rhetorical theory; what it would mean to communicate beyond the human community; how rhetoric reveals our "brute roots." In other words, this book investigates themes that enlighten us about likely or possible implications of the animal turn within rhetorical studies. The present book is unique in its focus on the call for nonanthropocentrism in rhetorical studies. Although there have been many hints in recent years that rhetoric is beginning to consider the implications of the animal turn, as yet no other anthology makes this its explicit starting point and sustained objective. Thus, the various contributions to this book promise to further the ongoing debate about what rhetoric might be after it sheds its long-standing humanistic bias.Trade ReviewIn the excellent collection Rhetorical Animals, Bjørkdahl and Parrish have collected a range of robust investigations on the persuasive capacities of animals. These chapters expand existing conversations on ethics, rhetorics, and materiality, while pointing to new directions for exploring intra-animal persuasions, human-animal relationships, and the biotic bases for persuasion. Further, the scholars assembled here trouble longstanding assumptions about what rhetoric is, how it functions, and who has access to it, all while being critical and personal in equal measure. -- Ehren Helmut Pflugfelder, Oregon State UniversityTable of ContentsPart I: Expanding Boundaries – InternallyChapter 1: Multiple Rhetorical Animals: Motivation and Fairness in a Paradigm of Rhetoric as Emotive ConsciousnessDavid GruberChapter 2: A Humanimal Rhetorics of Biological MaterialityHayley Zertuche Chapter 3: Let’s Listen With Our Feet: Animals, Neurodivergence, Vulnerability, and Haptic RhetoricityKelin LoeChapter 4: Human Boundary Seepage and Bacterial RhetoricsJennifer Saltmarsh Part II: Expanding Boundaries – ExternallyChapter 5: The Biotic Turn in Rhetoric: Ethical Internatural Communication as Suasory PeacebuildingEllen Gorsevski Chapter 6: Towards an Ethological RhetoricDustin GreenwaltChapter 7: Beyond a Patriarchal Rhetorical Economy: Nonhuman Animals as Agents in Turkic Legends and Political CultureIklim GokselChapter 8: Human, Dolphins, and Other PeopleAlex Parrish Part III: Further Expansion: Cross-Species and Across CulturesChapter 9: Learning to Howl: An Exercise in Internatural AbductionEmily Plec and Susan HafenChapter 10: Touring the Sixth Persona: Dodos and the Rhetorical Effects of Missed CommunicationJake DionneChapter 11: How Dogs (and Other Nonhuman Animals) Become Interesting)Marilyn CooperChapter 12: How to Understand a Parrot’s Words and What You Can Learn from Him: Early Indian Writers on Animal Speech Andrea GutierrezChapter 13: The Rhetoric of Nonanthropocentric RhetoricBjørkdahl, Kristian
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Xlibris Medical Genetic Behavioral Risk Factors of
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Cornell University Press Lives of Weeds
Book SynopsisLives of Weeds explores the tangled history of weeds and their relationship to humans. Through eight interwoven stories, John Cardina offers a fresh perspective on how these tenacious plants came about, why they are both inevitable and essential, and how their ecological success is ensured by determined efforts to eradicate them. Linking botany, history, ecology, and evolutionary biology to the social dimensions of humanity's ancient struggle with feral flora, Cardina shows how weeds have shaped-and are shaped by-the way we live in the natural world. Weeds and attempts to control them drove nomads toward settled communities, encouraged social stratification, caused environmental disruptions, and have motivated the development of GMO crops. They have snared us in social inequality and economic instability, infested social norms of suburbia, caused rage in the American heartland, and played a part in perpetuating pesticide use worldwide. Lives of Weeds reveals how the technologies directed against weeds underlie ethical questions about agriculture and the environment, and leaves readers with a deeper understanding of how the weeds around us are entangled in our daily choices.Trade ReviewIn this expert debut, Cardina explores humans' 'long and ongoing relationship with weedy plants.' Focused and fascinating. * Publisher's Weekly *[John Cardina's] penetrating analysis disentangles botany from history by offering eight interwoven stories, each focused on one weed, some familiar, others less so. * Nature *Cardina weaves together autobiographical and historical anecdotes, precise explanations of plant biology, and speculative but startlingly plausible evolutionary scenarios involving human agency and facilitation for eight common plant species currently considered weeds, or "plants of disrepute." The result is a series of highly readable vignettes about agricultural weeds and their interaction with human culture. Students and researchers in agriculture and ecology will likely enjoy reading Cardina's witty natural history of weedy plants and should consider his suggestions for how and why to treat them with greater respect. * Choice *Blending personal anecdotes of eight weedy plants with research from a broad range of disciplines, Cardina covers a diversity of topics in a remarkably fluid and comprehensive manner. Drawing upon such fields as botany, ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation, and agriculture, the book is a captivating and accessible narrative of humanity's complex and intermingled relationship with the "botanical misfits" commonly referred to as weeds. * Economic Botany *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Clearing a Path 1. Dandelion 2. Florida Beggarweed 3. Velvetleaf 4. Nutsedge 5. Marestail 6. Pigweed 7. Ragweed 8. Foxtail Epilogue: What's 'Round the Bend
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Adams Media Corporation Rockhounding for Beginners: Your Comprehensive
Book SynopsisGo on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure!Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch.
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Wild Rose Press The Celebrated Pet
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd In the Name of Sharks
Book SynopsisTwenty metres below water, the oceanographer François Sarano came face to face with a five-and-a-half metre great white shark. Seduced by the gentle elegance of this majestic creature, Sarano experienced a profound sense of affinity with her as they swam side by side, shoulder to shoulder, eye to eye, cutting a single figure through the ocean depths. It was an experience which made him realize the depth of our ignorance of the lives of sharks, leading him to become a passionate advocate for their protection. Drawing on the latest scientific research on the biology and ethology of sharks and their exceptional characteristics, this book aims to break through the barrier of prejudice and to pay homage to their true nature. Representing a last vestige of wildness, their populations are nevertheless under threat – like so many species, they have been hunted and exploited by humans. Sarano argues for a change of mindset in which we lose ourselves in the world of the other, so that each living entity, human and non-human, can take their rightful place in the broader global ecosystem.Trade Review‘In a prior incarnation, François Sarano lived as a shark. Here he shares the experiences of swimming, sensing, feeding and thinking as a shark. The book is a brilliant and beautiful advance towards interspecies communication.’Jesse Ausubel, The Rockefeller University, New York City‘When it comes to our relations with sharks, there’s a lot that needs fixing. Sarano’s passionate, eye-opening book sets the record straight about one of the most misunderstood and unfairly demonized groups of animals on Earth.’Jonathan Balcombe, author of What a Fish Knows and A Boy and a FishTable of ContentsForeword by Sandra Bessudo Introduction: Giving the ‘Voiceless’ a Voice 1. A Matter of Misunderstanding: From Pliny to Disney 2. Shark? What Shark? 3. Giving Life 4. Inside the Shark’s Head 5. On the Road to Personality 6. The Shark, Where it Belongs 7. The Ocean is their Garden 8. Fading Silhouettes 9. The Confrontation 10. Reconciliation Notes List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Index
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Pan Macmillan Bilbo the Lifeguard Dog: A true story of
Book SynopsisWarm, funny and moving; the perfect summer read. For fans of Arthur, Finding Gobi and Damien Lewis' A Dog Called Hope.When Steve Jamieson met Bilbo, a chocolate Newfoundland puppy, little did he know that the small bundle of fluff would grow to take up a huge space in his heart and change his life forever. The pair were inseparable, with Bilbo accompanying Steve to his job as head lifeguard of Sennen beach in Cornwall every day. With his webbed paws and thick, double layer of fur, Bilbo was an excellent swimmer and he was soon promoted to honorary lifeguard. He was even credited with saving the lives of three people.Word about Bilbo spread and fans flocked from miles around to meet the friendly giant. But Bilbo and Steve couldn't have foreseen the obstacles that life would throw at them. Together, they would have to gather every bit of their strength to fight for their livelihood. Warm, heartfelt and moving, Bilbo the Lifeguard Dog is a tale of heroism and friendship, and is one man's tribute to his extraordinary dog.
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Pan Macmillan Christmas at the Cat Cafe
Book SynopsisThe Cotswolds town of Stourton-on-the-Hill has its very own cat cafe. Resident cat Molly, and her kittens, live here in feline paradise, while owner Debbie serves the locals home-made goodies. But even in the most idyllic surroundings, things don't always go to plan . . .When Debbie's heartbroken sister Linda arrives at the cafe, Debbie insists she move in. But Linda is not alone, and the cats are devastated with the arrival of Linda's dog, Beau. Sadly, Beau's arrival is not the only bombshell - now Molly's home is also under threat when a rival cat moves in on her turf.With Christmas approaching, Molly is unsettled, barely roused by the promise of tinsel to play with. Fearing for her feline family she hopelessly stares out of the cafe window searching for an answer. Only a Christmas miracle could bring everyone together . . .Christmas at the Cat Cafe is a wonderfully festive story, from the author of Molly and the Cat Cafe.
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Pan Macmillan The Lost World
Book SynopsisA special edition of The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle reissued with a bright retro design to celebrate Pan’s 70th anniversary.In a rip-roaring journey of peril and adventure, four explorers find a lost prehistoric world in the remote wilds of South America. Huge pterodactyls rule the skies and the jungle beneath is home to lumbering stegosaurus, carnivorous dinosaurs and terrifying ape-men. If the adventurers can survive then fame and fortune almost certainly await them back in London, but in this dangerous land that defies all science and reason who knows what could happen.First published in 1912, this thrilling story by the creator of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson was the inspiration for Jurassic Park.
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Skyhorse Publishing Why Cats are Assholes
Book SynopsisMost people love cats. They’re fluffy, playful, and can be a joy to have as a companion. However, they can also be huge assholes. So what can you do? How do you deal with a roommate who always seems to be plotting to kill you? While we all love sharing adorable photos of kittens, these frisky felines are known more for marching to the beat of their own drum than abiding by the rules. From running around your home at two in the morning, knocking everything off your shelves, or taking up most of your bed, these furry critters can be immensely selfish and disrespectful to those who give them endless love and affection.Why Cats Are Assholes is up for such a challenge. From studying their history all the way back to ancient Egypt, comedian Liz Miele—the daughter of veterinarians—digests the cat psyche to try and understand why they do the things they do, and how we, as their loyal servants, can handle domestic bliss with them around. With the help of her cat Pasta, Miele breaks down the common behaviors of cats in an attempt to try and better understand their plan of attack (if there is one), as well as what we can do to better prepare ourselves. Whether you have one, two, or twelve fur babies, Why Cats Are Assholes is the ultimate guide to better understanding your pet’s behavior while taking back your home from these domesticated terrorists.Trade Review“Liz Miele is hilarious, she’s brilliant, and she’s taken more pictures of my cats than I’ve taken of my kids. Take a look inside this book and you’ll see why I always invite her on stage with me on my book tours: she KILLS. I never knew cats were accused of murdering babies until I met Liz, and I’ve never met anyone else who could make that a punchline.” —Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run and Running with Sherman “I was mere seconds into my friend Liz Miele's Why Cats Are Assholes, when I was interrupted by my cat Michaeleen, who thought biting my feet would add a 3D life-imitates-art element to the reading experience. Why Cats Are Assholes is perfect for people who don't really think cats are assholes, but sort of understand how Liz came up with the title.” —Todd Barry, comedian and author of Thank You for Coming to Hattiesburg "If you have a toxic relationship with your cat, which you do, this book will be a huge help. Liz is hilarious, insightful, and informative!" —Jim Tews, comedian and author of Felines of New York "Liz Miele wrote this hilarious/tough love/love letter to cats and if you've ever had a pet, you'll adore it and the art by Chelsea Trousdale. It is a warm, furry hug in book form." —AJ Mendez, author of Crazy Is My Superpower "Not only is this a very funny book, but there's a surprising amount of cat science in it. I didn't even know they could hold a test tube." —Paula Poundstone, comedian and author of The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness
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Skyhorse Publishing The Little Book of Lore for Dog Lovers: A
Book SynopsisFull of incredible canine capers, tales of doggy derring-do, and plenty of puppy facts, this dog-o-pedia is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere! You'll learn tantalizing trivia and tidbits about all sorts of dogs, breeds, characters, and more! Find out the answers to these questions: Who are the most famous dog trainers in Hollywood, having trained Lassie, Toto, and Old Yeller, among many others? What is the name of Yale’s bulldog mascot? Where does the proverb, “The best thing about a man is his dog,” come from? When did Laika (or Muttnik as she was known in the U.S.) become the first dog to be shot into orbit? Why did Drew Barrymore deed her house to her Labrador Flossie? How do dogs detect cancer in humans?
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Graphic Arts Books The Land of Little Rain
Book SynopsisThe Land of Little Rain (1903) is a collection of essays and short stories by Mary Hunter Austin. Originally published with photographs taken by acclaimed American photographer Ansel Adams, The Land of Little Rain is a classic work of nature writing. Austin is now recognized as an early feminist and conservationist who understood the intricacy and fragility of ecosystems as well as the extent to which human civilization threatens their continued existence. In a series of stories and essays on the animals, landscapes, and peoples that make up the American Southwest, Mary Hunter Austin proves that the foremost responsibility of a writer is to look. With an attentive and deeply respectful eye, Austin describes the heat and violence of desert weather, the tracks made by disparate animal species as they travel in search of water, and the scavengers that depend on death for life. Within this collection are brief stories about the people and communities scattered throughout the harsh Mojave desert: a miner who longs for wealth and civilization but returns to the wild and unpredictable life of speculation; a Shoshone medicine man captured by the Paiute tribe who misses his people and home; a town where people live simply, depending on nothing but the land and its bounty for their daily existence and abundant happiness. The Land of Little Rain is both informative and moving, an intricate tapestry that celebrates the diversity of life while making an incontrovertible case for its continued preservation. Mary Hunter Austin was a gifted writer and an environmentalist ahead of her time. In a world faced with the catastrophic effects of a global climate crisis, we need writers such as Austin for not only the wisdom and knowledge they offer, but the monumental change their words can inspire. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Mary Hunter Austin’s The Land of Little Rain is a classic of American literature and nature writing reimagined for modern readers.
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Rick's Hearing Ears: A shelter dog's journey as
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Irie Books Strawberry Roan: Growing Up in the Shadow of
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University of Minnesota Press The Dance of the Arabian Babbler: Birth of an
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking reflection on the process by which one arrives at an ethological theory How do humans study the complex worlds of animals without imposing their own societal and scientific gaze upon them? The biologist Amotz Zahavi stakes the controversial claim that Arabian babblers are said to raise themselves up each day to dance and tend to one another in the early morning sun. Such a claim will provoke the interest and intellectual curiosity of a young philosopher and psychologist recognizing that the best way for her to observe the practices of scientists at work is to join them on their terrain. Embedding herself in the field alongside ethologists in the Negev desert, Vinciane Despret deftly depicts and reflects on the process by which scientists construct their theories within the milieu of the animals they study. Along the way, and not without humor, Despret analyzes a variety of theories posited by many well-known thinkers, including Zahavi, who devoted his life to the interpretation, companionship, and conservation of the Arabian babbler bird, and naturalists such as Charles Darwin and Pierre Kropotkin. Trade Review"The naturalist’s eye guides the philosopher’s reflection in Vinciane Despret’s delicate study of philosophical anthropology and ethology in dialogue with Isabelle Stengers and Bruno Latour. In a beautiful translation by jeffrey bussolini, Despret explores the origin story of Amotz Zahavi’s ‘handicap principle,’ a kind of species-specific potlatch (display and gaze), touching on problems of anthropomorphism, zoomorphism, and animal behavior. Underlining the ‘influence of the observer,’ and including the conflict between mathematical models and embedded interpretation, Despret offers a fascinating inquiry into the human and the animal."—Babette Babich, Fordham University"It is with this book that Vinciane Despret introduced her unique research style: follow scientists with the same care that they follow their animals and select among animals those that render their scientists most interesting! This is how she taught her readers to escape the stultifying ‘voice over’ of so many nature narratives. Be ready for quite a dance."—Bruno LatourTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsTranslator’s Introductionjeffrey bussoliniIntroductionPart I. The Ethological Debates1. The Theoretical Context: The Two Paradoxes of the Theory of EvolutionAltruismSexual Selection2. Rituals Between Altruism and Reproductive FunctionPart II. The Dance of the Babbler3. The Arabian Babbler4. Models and Methods: Outline of a Field Study5. Narratives and Metaphors6. Models and FictionsConclusionsNotes
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Workman Publishing Turn This Book Into a Beehive!: And 19 Other
Book SynopsisThe Real Buzz on Bees What a promise! Actually, promises. First, here’s a book that teaches kids all about the fascinating world of bees. Second, fun exercises, activities, and illustrations engage the imagination and offer a deeper understanding of bee life and bee behavior. Third, by following a few simple steps including removing the book’s cover and taping it together, readers can transform the book into an actual living home for backyard bees. Fourth, added all together, Turn This Book Into a Beehive! lets kids make a difference in the world—building a home where bees can thrive is one small but critical step in reversing the alarming trend of dwindling bee populations. Written by Lynn Brunelle, author of Pop Bottle Science, whose gift for making science fun earned her four Emmy Awards as a writer for Bill Nye the Science Guy, Turn This Book Into a Beehive! introduces kids to the amazing mason bee, a non-aggressive, non-stinging super-pollinator that does the work of over 100 honeybees. Mason bees usually live in hollow reeds or holes in wood, but here’s how to make a home just for them: Tear out the perforated paper—each illustrated as a different room in a house—roll the sheets into tubes, enclose the tubes using the book’s cover, and hang the structure outside. The bees will arrive, pack mud into the tubes, and begin pollinating all the plants in your backyard. Twenty experiments and activities reveal even more about bees—how to smell like a bee, understand the role of flowers and pollen, learn how bees communicate with each other through “dance,” and more. It’s the real buzz on bees, delivered in the most ingenious and interactive way.
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Workman Publishing Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me
Book SynopsisA book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise and unforgettable life lessons, each paired with the perfect photo. Cats are the ultimate savants, possessing intelligence, poise, and sass in equal measure. They know when to play it cool, and when to pounce; when to fly solo, and when to cuddle up. Entertaining, unpredictable, and just a bit wild, cats encourage us to explore, take chances, and live on the edge—just as if we too had nine lives. Cynthia L. Copeland, author of the bestselling Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me and Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me, now turns her attention to our mysterious feline friends. Every page of this full-color gift book is a joyful reminder of what’s important in life. Like Confidence: “Insist on a seat at the table.” Curiosity: “Have more questions than answers.” Adventure: “Sometimes you have to leap before you look.” Individuality: “You’ll be remembered for what sets you apart.” Kindness: “Recognize the power of your purr.” And Solitude: “Find your own square of sunshine.”
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Workman Publishing How to Astronaut: An Insider's Guide to Leaving
Book Synopsis"There's something intriguing to be learned on practically every page... [How to Astronaut] captures the details of an extraordinary job and turns even the mundane aspects of space travel into something fascinating."––Publishers Weekly Ride shotgun on a trip to space with astronaut Terry Virts. A born storyteller with a gift for the surprising turn of phrase and eye for the perfect you-are-there details, he captures all the highs, lows, humor, and wonder of an experience few will ever know firsthand. Featuring stories covering survival training, space shuttle emergencies, bad bosses, the art of putting on a spacesuit, time travel, and much more!Trade Review"There's something intriguing to be learned on practically every page... This book captures the details of an extraordinary job, and turns even the mundane aspects of space travel into something fascinating." --Publishers Weekly
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Workman Publishing The Very Best Cat: My Life Story as Told by My
Book SynopsisA fun way for both adults and kids to honor their cat and celebrate the bonds they share! Chronicle and celebrate all the milestones of your very best cat in this illustrated, interactive keepsake book. Includes prompts and fill-ins, lots of room for photos and paw prints, plus a pocket for mementosWhen I brought you home . . . You purr loudly when you are. . . The toy you most adore. . .Your purr-sonality. . .You love it when I pet your. . .
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Workman Publishing Eyelike Stickers Deluxe Animal Kingdom
Book SynopsisOver 800 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade! The best-selling Eyelike Stickers series, with over 4 million copies in print, has a new, big addition. It's a double-thick bind-up of Eyelike Animals and Eyelike Wild Animals, which means that this deluxe edition is stuffed with more than 800 roaringly awesome animal stickers. Whether on windows, notebooks, lunch boxes, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” Plus, the front and back inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes―and then change them around whenever they like.
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FriesenPress Balanced Training: Obedience for Dogs and Their
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