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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...
2) The Zoo Book
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First published in 1926. About the London Zoo, a century ago. Fascinating read. Absolutely astounding how times have changed, totally casual attitude to zoo animals dying during capture and transport. You were allowed to feed the animals. Good photos.
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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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Get the Summary of Abigail Tucker's The Lion in the Living Room in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Lion in the Living Room" by Abigail Tucker explores the complex history and evolution of domestic cats, tracing their journey from prehistoric predators to beloved household pets. The book delves into the natural history of cats, examining their anatomy, diet, and solitary hunting behaviors that have persisted...
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When you go into nature, just look around you. You'll learn to move slowly and let go, to be flexible and soft while staying strong, and to revel in your uniqueness while working with those around you. This gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation encourages children to take cues from the creatures and sights around them, giving readers tools to manage worry and big feelings. Adorable, kid-friendly illustrations make the lessons widely accessible...
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Discover the joy of poetry in this simple introduction to Emily Dickinson, celebrating the power of hope perched within and the promise of sunnier days.
Emily Dickinson's beloved poem "Hope is the thing with feathers" takes flight in Tatyana Feeney's beautifully illustrated adaptation, reminding us that hope is always there when we need it, never asking for anything in return. Originally written in 1861, this enduring poem is now accessible...
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In life we are so busy working, juggling family life as well as trying to have moments to ourselves to enjoy life. When was the last time you just stopped and just looked around you and see the beauty of this world. Capturing the essence of nature not touched and how it can bring a sense of peace over you by simply taking a few minutes out of your day to enjoy the simple things in life. Like listening to the birds have conversations, watching the...
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Nero: for thousands of years his name has stood synonymous with the Roman Empire. But why? What was it about this enigmatic personality that catapulted him into becoming Emperor as a 16-year-old? It was at a time when Rome not only ruled the world, but also managed to house 1 million inhabitants - a population achievement not reached for almost a further 2,000 years when Queen Victoria reigned in London. In his heyday, pagan priests proclaimed that...
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Ever wonder what it's like to have a zoo in your backyard? The dream isn't as far-fetched as you think.Michael Holmes and his mother did it. And this book recounts every animal they saw in their zoo that had no cages, and could be visited by birds and animals at will.All it took was wild idea, and few hundred dollars of animal food. Welcome to the backyard zoo!
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At sixteen, Kenn Kaufman dropped out of the high school where he was student council president and hit the road, hitching back and forth across America, from Alaska to Florida, Maine to Mexico. Maybe not all that unusual a thing to do in the seventies, but what Kenn was searching for was a little different: not sex, drugs, God, or even self, but birds. A report of a rare bird would send him hitching nonstop from Pacific to Atlantic and back again....
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The book collection "Aquaponics systems, fish" is intended to disseminate the sciences of synergistic food production such as aquaponics. This food production system is accessible to the general public and eliminates many of the current problems related to the control of the context of an aquaponic system. In this sixth volume, specific topics of improvement and management of the aquaponic production unit are addressed. Specific cases and monetization...
12) Gato feliz
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Con esta obra aprenderá a cuidar a su gato y a resolver cualquier duda que se pueda plantear en la vida diaria. Fermé-Fradin, veterinaria experta en comportamiento y en patologías felinas, propone consejos para:
- entender y respetar el modo de vida del gato;
- proporcionarle la mejor alimentación (alimentación básica, complementos...);
- asegurarle los cuidados necesarios para que esté en forma (vacunas, corte de uñas...).
¡Un auténtico...
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Una flor es la estructura reproductiva de las plantas que producen semillas. Suele estar compuesto por cuatro partes principales: sépalos, pétalos, estambres y carpelos. Los sépalos son las hojas modificadas que protegen a la flor antes de que florezca, mientras que los pétalos son las hojas modificadas que suelen dar a la flor su color y atractivo. Los estambres son las estructuras masculinas que producen el polen y los carpelos son las estructuras...
14) Tarka the Otter
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First published in 1927, now public domain in the US.
There is no safety in nature. Tarka, an otter cub, grows up with his mother and sisters, learning how to swim and catch fish as well as how to be afraid of the cries of hunters and the flash of metal traps. Gradually, he will have to travel alone, occasionally with the female otters White-tip and Greymuzzle, who are always evading capture. They will journey through rivers, woods, moors, ponds,...
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Ein Herz für Pferde wird Pferdeliebhaber auf dem Weg zu einer echten Partnerschaft mit ihrem Pferd inspirieren und begleiten. Das Buch richtet sich an Pferdeliebhaber, die bereit sind, von ihren Pferden zu lernen und auf diesem Weg ihr Verhalten und ihre Denkweise zu überdenken und zu verändern.Marina Parris arbeitet seit fast 20 Jahren mit Pferden und ist sehr dankbar für das, was sie von ihnen und über sich selbst auf dieser wunderschönen,...
16) Keeping, Raising and Training Horses Naturally: The Horse Book for More Pleasure in Riding and a
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In this guide, I would like to give you an insight into keeping, raising and training your horse as a partner. The focus will be on the factor of natural handling. Basic theoretical knowledge will be conveyed with corresponding practical suggestions. Meanwhile, topics such as communication between humans and horses and species-appropriate husbandry will be addressed. Newcomers to the field of riding will gain an extensive insight into the mindset...
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The world's wildest collection of animal knowledge and lore!
Lions, and tigers, and bears . . . and dinosaurs, dragons, and monsters. Oh my!
For hundreds of years, the most popular books in the Western world next to the Bible were "bestiaries," fanciful encyclopedias collecting all of human knowledge and mythology about the animal kingdom. In these pages, eagles and elephants lived next to griffins and sea monsters. Now, in The Big, Bad Book of...
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"When zookeeper Theodora 'Teddy' Bentley fishes the body of Koala Kate out of Gunn Landing Harbor, she discovers that her fellow zookeeper didn't drown; she was strangled. The clues to Koala Kate's killer implicate other animal keepers at Gunn Zoo, including Outback Bill, marsupial keeper and Kate's Aussie ex-boyfriend; and Robin Chase, the big cat keeper who's got it in for Teddy. Also displaying suspicious behavior are several 'liveaboarders' at...
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Few people realize how sophisticated and intelligent bats are. Merlin Tuttle knows, and he has stopped at nothing to find and protect them on every continent they inhabit. Sharing highlights from a lifetime of adventure and discovery, Tuttle takes us to the frontiers of bat research to show that frog-eating bats can identify frogs by their calls, that some bats have social sophistication similar to that of higher primates, and that bats have remarkable...
20) Two together
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In this companion book to They All Saw a Cat and Inside Cat, a journey home leads to unexpected adventures for a cat and dog. A playful, imaginative story of friendship, empathy, and discovery by Caldecott Honor winner Brendan Wenzel.
Cat and Dog are headed home. A simple route lies ahead of them . . . or does it? There's so much to see and smell and hear, and the two of them experience the world very differently. A stream, for instance, is watery...
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