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A must-have for wildflower enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists in the rocky mountain region
Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region-from the Denver Botanic Garden, the region's recognized leader in horticulture-describes and illustrates more than 1,200 species commonly encountered in the region.
• Covers entire Rocky Mountain range from Canada south to New Mexico, separated into Northern Rockies, Middle Rockies, and Southern Rockies
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"Winner of the Award of Excellence in Natural History and Field Guides, The Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries" Carol Gracie was a naturalist, photographer, writer, and lecturer who had a special interest in plants and insects. She was the author of Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast: A Natural History (Princeton) and a coauthor of Wildflowers in the Field and Forest: A Field Guide to the Northeastern United States. She also coauthored...
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An olive farmer journeys through Spain, Italy, and North Africa to find the future of agriculture in an age of chemicals and climate challenges.
Carol Drinkwater's beloved olive farm in the South of France was suffering badly from destructive pests and premature ripening. In a hunt for answers, she decided to set out on her own for a fact-finding tour of Spain, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.
In The Olive Tree, Carol recounts not only the agricultural...
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Learn to Identify Wildflowers in Minnesota
With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in Minnesota. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They're organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use....
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As part of their commitment to increasing self-reliance and resiliency, Wendy and Eric Brown decided to spend a year incorporating wild edibles into their regular diet. Their goal was to use native flora and fauna to help bridge the gap between what their family could produce and what they needed to survive. The experience fundamentally changed their definition of food.
Packed with a wealth of information on collecting, preparing, and preserving...
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SEA TURTLES: 101 SUPER FUN FACTS AND AMAZING PICTURES ( FEATURING THE WORLD's TOP 6 SEA TURTLES) This book depicts the wonder of the world of Sea Turtles. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following Sea Turtles are featured: Green Sea Turtle Hawksbill Sea Turtle Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Loggerhead Sea Turtle Leatherback Sea Turtle Olive Ridley Sea Turtle The description...
1647) Eat Less Water
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Experts predict two-thirds of people living on this planet in 2030 will experience water scarcity, a situation expected to result in the deaths of millions and an unprecedented rise in military conflicts. Can we as individuals hope to have any effect on the global scale of water misuse? Yes, we can make a significant difference-with our food choices-learned author and activist Florencia Ramirez as she traveled across the nation to interview farmers...
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Learn to Identify Wildflowers in Wisconsin
With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in Wisconsin. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They're organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use....
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The best tips anyone can use to take better outdoor pictures.
Nature and the outdoors provide us with exceptional beauty year-round. Now, author and professional photographer Steve Price has put together a collection of tips, tricks, and pointers for any photographer-amateur or pro-to take and develop excellent outdoor and wilderness photos. The Joy of Nature Photography is an informative, entertaining, and easy-to-understand book that will help...
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Get tangled up in the serenity of the natural world. It's easy to see why interest in tangle drawing continues to grow. With a focus on simple mark making as well as drawing with the intention to relax and be creative, tangle drawing is a powerful tool for people looking to tap into their inner artist. This book guides readers in exploring and developing their own style of tangle-inspired botanicals, land and seascapes, lush foliage, and mixed media...
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It's a bright new spring of a new year! Rolleen Rabbit has more to celebrate and work with her Mommy, cousins and friends. With new blooms come new undertaking and delight surrounding fresh moments to spend with family, relatives and friends at home, the garden and Waterfront.
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Many years ago, when I was teaching school, I told the children a story about a little Christmas tree. It is a make-believe story about a tree I named Little Tree. Of course, we know that trees don't have feelings, and can't talk to one another, but in this story Little Tree tells what happened to him when he became a 'Forever Christmas tree'.
1653) Weird Plants
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Have you ever seen a carnivorous plant? Plants are everywhere, but some are stranger than others. Journey from the tops of trees to under the sea to discover some of the most perplexing plants around.
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The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch an apple tree grow from a seed to a fruit-bearing tree. Young readers will learn about the stages in an apple tree's life, as well as it's appearance. The life cycle of an apple tree is a beautiful thing to see!
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Our Cats and All about Them - Their Varieties, Habits, and Management and for Show, the Standard of Excellence and beauty - By Harrison Weir.
Originally published in 1889 this rare book has long been considered a classic among cat books. It is now very hard to find in its first edition.
Read Country Books have republished it, using the original text and illustrations as part of their History of the Cat series. The author spent over fifty years carefully...
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Now outdoorsman and survivalists can own this comprehensive and handy guide to edible plants authored by the US Army. Whether you are a stranded soldier, a wilderness hiker, or you just want to know which plants growing in your backyard are edible, this is an invaluable resource.
Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants...
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Encourage kids to appreciate, respect, and preserve nature with this 5-book collection.
Stories about the environment can help kids find wonder in their own backyards and beyond, while teaching them to be good stewards of the planet. This collection includes Miss Fox's Class Goes Green, A Garden to Save the Birds, A Voice for the Everglades, The Big Beach Cleanup, and Growing Food in the Garden.
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Using Equine Photography as Mental Health Therapy is a self help book that outlines the usefulness of equine photography as a tool for mental health difficulties and depression. The author only briefly touches on the technical aspects of the art of photography as she believes it's not about the quality of the images that you make that's important.This particular type of therapy is all about your emotions, thoughts and feelings in the moment and beyond....
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S'il est un domaine o l'animal est fort présent, c'est bien celui des religions ! Réel ou fabuleux, il se prête fort bien aux élaborations symboliques.
L'animal, qu'il soit peint, sculpté, évoqué dans les sources écrites ou les traditions orales, ou encore qu'il soit présent parmi les vestiges archéologiques, semble, de tout temps et en tout lieu, avoir été en rapport avec l'être humain.
Cette étude, réalisée dans une perspective...
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On a cool morning in the winter of 2011, a logger named Dennis Cronin was walking through a stand of old-growth forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. His job was to survey the land and flag the boundaries for clear-cutting. As he made his way through the forest, Cronin came across a massive Douglas fir the height of a twenty-story building. It was one of the largest trees in Canada that if felled and milled could easily fetch more than fifty...
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