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The Rise and Reign of the Mammals

A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

by Steve Brusatte ...

By the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a "brilliant" and "beautifully told" new natural history of mammals, illuminating the lost story of the extraordinary family tree that led to us[New Scientist; The Times UK]National Bestseller • Top 10 Nonfiction of the Year: Kirkus • Best Science Book of the Year: The Times UKWe humans are the inheritors of a dynasty ... Read more

$18.99 USD

By the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a "brilliant" and "beautifully told" new natural history of mammals, illuminating the lost story of the extraordinary family tree that led to us[New Scientist; The Times UK]National Bestseller • Top 10 Nonfiction of the Year: Kirkus • Best Science Book of the Year: The Times UKWe humans are the inheritors of a dynasty
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Eager

The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter

by Ben Goldfarb ...

This “marvelously humor-laced page-turner” about one of the world’s most influential species is “a masterpiece of a treatise on the natural world” (The Washington Post, “50 Notable Works of Nonfiction”).“Takes us inside the amazing world of nature’s premier construction engineer . . . and shows us why the restoration of an animal almost driven to extinction is producing wide-ranging, positive ... Read more

$12.99 USD

This “marvelously humor-laced page-turner” about one of the world’s most influential species is “a masterpiece of a treatise on the natural world” (The Washington Post, “50 Notable Works of Nonfiction”).“Takes us inside the amazing world of nature’s premier construction engineer . . . and shows us why the restoration of an animal almost driven to extinction is producing wide-ranging, positive
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The Whale

In Search of the Giants of the Sea

by Philip Hoare ...

A travelogue through the history, literature, and lore of the remarkable mammals that we long have been fascinated with, from Moby-Dick to Free Willy.From his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale, to his abiding love of Moby-Dick, to his adult encounters with the living animals in the Atlantic Ocean, the acclaimed writer Philip Hoare has been ... Read more

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A travelogue through the history, literature, and lore of the remarkable mammals that we long have been fascinated with, from Moby-Dick to Free Willy.From his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale, to his abiding love of Moby-Dick, to his adult encounters with the living animals in the Atlantic Ocean, the acclaimed writer Philip Hoare has been
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Sheep Farming for Beginners: Wool, Meat & Milk Guide

by Theodore Hunter ...

Discover the rewarding world of sheep farming—your complete beginner's guide to raising sheep for wool, meat, and milk.Are you dreaming of starting your own small farm or homestead? Sheep farming offers a sustainable way to produce high-quality wool, flavorful meat, and creamy milk—all while building a lifestyle rooted in independence and purpose. But where do you begin?This book takes you step by ... Read more

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Discover the rewarding world of sheep farming—your complete beginner's guide to raising sheep for wool, meat, and milk.Are you dreaming of starting your own small farm or homestead? Sheep farming offers a sustainable way to produce high-quality wool, flavorful meat, and creamy milk—all while building a lifestyle rooted in independence and purpose. But where do you begin?This book takes you step by
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BENGAL CAT MANUAL Cat Pet Care

Beginners Training Guide On How To Raise A Cat From Origin, Feeding, Characteristics, Housing, Breeding, Health, And More

by Greyson Rowan ...

"Train Your Cat Like a Pro: Master the Art of Feline Behavior with This Expert-Approved Guide!""From Frisky to Fabulous: Transform Your Cat into the Best-Behaved Companion with This Training Handbook.""Unlock the Secrets to a Purr-fectly Trained Cat: Your Comprehensive Guide to Feline Obedience!"Introducing this comprehensive and quality Cat Care Training Guidebook, your go-to resource for ... Read more

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"Train Your Cat Like a Pro: Master the Art of Feline Behavior with This Expert-Approved Guide!""From Frisky to Fabulous: Transform Your Cat into the Best-Behaved Companion with This Training Handbook.""Unlock the Secrets to a Purr-fectly Trained Cat: Your Comprehensive Guide to Feline Obedience!"Introducing this comprehensive and quality Cat Care Training Guidebook, your go-to resource for
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The Cows

by Lydia Davis ...

Series series Quarternote Chapbook Series
Winner of the Man Booker International Prize"You read Lydia Davis to watch a writer patiently divide the space between epiphany and actual human beings by first halves, then quarters, then eighths, and then sixteenths, into infinity," says The Village Voice. Indeed, Lydia Davis is mathematician, philosopher, sculptor, jeweler, and scholar of the minute. Few writers map the process of thought as ... Read more

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Winner of the Man Booker International Prize"You read Lydia Davis to watch a writer patiently divide the space between epiphany and actual human beings by first halves, then quarters, then eighths, and then sixteenths, into infinity," says The Village Voice. Indeed, Lydia Davis is mathematician, philosopher, sculptor, jeweler, and scholar of the minute. Few writers map the process of thought as
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Blood Memory

The Tragic Decline and Improbable Resurrection of the American Buffalo

by Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan ...

The epic story of the buffalo in America, from prehistoric times to today—a moving and beautifully illustrated work of natural history inspired by the PBS series "American Buffalo"The American buffalo—our nation’s official mammal—is an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of our most mythic and sometimes heartbreaking tales. The largest land animals in the Western ... Read more

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The epic story of the buffalo in America, from prehistoric times to today—a moving and beautifully illustrated work of natural history inspired by the PBS series "American Buffalo"The American buffalo—our nation’s official mammal—is an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of our most mythic and sometimes heartbreaking tales. The largest land animals in the Western
... Read more
Modoc

True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

by Ralph Helfer ...

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty WhiteA captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is an unforgettable piece of ... Read more

$9.99 USD

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty WhiteA captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is an unforgettable piece of
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Dog Days, Raven Nights

by John M. Marzluff, Colleen Marzluff, Bernd Heinrich, Evon Zerbetz ...

$20.19 USD
Deer

by John Fletcher ...

Series Book 57 - Animal
The Celts called them ‘fairy cattle’ and the Greeks associated them with hunter goddess Artemis, but for most people today deer are seen as cute like Bambi, or noble like the Monarch of the Glen. Deer appear on coats of arms, in fine art and in literature. In Deer, veterinarian and deer farmer John Fletcher brings together the cultural and natural history of these dignified animals.In this book ... Read more

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The Celts called them ‘fairy cattle’ and the Greeks associated them with hunter goddess Artemis, but for most people today deer are seen as cute like Bambi, or noble like the Monarch of the Glen. Deer appear on coats of arms, in fine art and in literature. In Deer, veterinarian and deer farmer John Fletcher brings together the cultural and natural history of these dignified animals.In this book
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Pig Years

by Ellyn Gaydos ...

This captivating memoir is a “startling testimony to the glories and sorrows of raising and harvesting plants and animals” (Anthony Doerr, best-selling author of All the Light We Cannot See), as an itinerant farmhand chronicles the wonders hidden within the ever-blooming seasons of life, death, and rebirth.Pig Years catapults American nature writing into the 21st century, and has been hailed by ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This captivating memoir is a “startling testimony to the glories and sorrows of raising and harvesting plants and animals” (Anthony Doerr, best-selling author of All the Light We Cannot See), as an itinerant farmhand chronicles the wonders hidden within the ever-blooming seasons of life, death, and rebirth.Pig Years catapults American nature writing into the 21st century, and has been hailed by
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The Black Rhinos Of Namibia

Searching for Survivors in the African Desert

by Rick Bass ...

“An extraordinary exploration and meditation . . . [Bass] transports us along on this wonder-filled tour, full of hardness and hope, into an otherworldly place that mirrors our own.” —National Geographic TravelerBlack rhinos are not actually black. They are, however, giant animals with tiny eyes, feet the diameter of laundry baskets, and horns that are prized for both their aesthetic and medicinal ... Read more

$7.99 USD

“An extraordinary exploration and meditation . . . [Bass] transports us along on this wonder-filled tour, full of hardness and hope, into an otherworldly place that mirrors our own.” —National Geographic TravelerBlack rhinos are not actually black. They are, however, giant animals with tiny eyes, feet the diameter of laundry baskets, and horns that are prized for both their aesthetic and medicinal
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Llama

by Helen Cowie ...

Series Book 80 - Animal
Known for their haughty demeanour, woolly charm and propensity to spit when threatened, llamas have had a rich and varied history. Since their domestication high in the Andes, they have been sacrificed, farmed, smuggled and petted. They have functioned at different times as luxury commodities, literary muses and national symbols and have served as beasts of burden, circus performers and even golf ... Read more

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Known for their haughty demeanour, woolly charm and propensity to spit when threatened, llamas have had a rich and varied history. Since their domestication high in the Andes, they have been sacrificed, farmed, smuggled and petted. They have functioned at different times as luxury commodities, literary muses and national symbols and have served as beasts of burden, circus performers and even golf
... Read more
The Lives of Bats

A Natural History

by DeeAnn M. Reeder ...

Series series The Lives of the Natural World
A wonderfully illustrated guide to the natural history of the world’s batsBats are the second-largest order of mammals and inhabit almost every corner of the globe, but these secretive creatures are often maligned and misunderstood. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, they are crucial contributors to ecosystems, controlling insect populations and fulfilling an essential role as pollinators. ... Read more

$25.19 USD

A wonderfully illustrated guide to the natural history of the world’s batsBats are the second-largest order of mammals and inhabit almost every corner of the globe, but these secretive creatures are often maligned and misunderstood. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, they are crucial contributors to ecosystems, controlling insect populations and fulfilling an essential role as pollinators.
... Read more
The Man-eaters of Tsavo

by John Henry Patterson ...

The Man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African Adventures is a book written by John Henry Patterson in 1907 about a pair of lions that he killed in Kenya, known as the Tsavo man-eaters.The book describes attacks by man-eating lions on the builders of the Uganda Railway in Tsavo, Kenya in 1898 and how the lions were eventually killed by Patterson. It was remarkable as nearly 140 people were killed ... Read more

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The Man-eaters of Tsavo and other East African Adventures is a book written by John Henry Patterson in 1907 about a pair of lions that he killed in Kenya, known as the Tsavo man-eaters.The book describes attacks by man-eating lions on the builders of the Uganda Railway in Tsavo, Kenya in 1898 and how the lions were eventually killed by Patterson. It was remarkable as nearly 140 people were killed
... Read more
Beef Cattle Management - With Information on Selection, Care, Breeding and Fattening of Beef Cows and Bulls

by William C. Skelley ...

This early work on beef cattle farming provides a comprehensive guide to the selection, care, breeding and fattening of beef cows and bulls. Suitable for the cattle farmer, animal husbandry enthusiast or livestock historian, this book features a variety of information that is still of practical use today. Contents: Cattle Farming; Beef Cattle Management; William C. Skelley; Factors Favourable to ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This early work on beef cattle farming provides a comprehensive guide to the selection, care, breeding and fattening of beef cows and bulls. Suitable for the cattle farmer, animal husbandry enthusiast or livestock historian, this book features a variety of information that is still of practical use today. Contents: Cattle Farming; Beef Cattle Management; William C. Skelley; Factors Favourable to
... Read more
Marley & Me

Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog

by John Grogan ...

The heartwarming and unforgettable true story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material.Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the ... Read more

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The heartwarming and unforgettable true story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material.Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans.John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the
... Read more
The Shepherd's Life

Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape

by James Rebanks ...

The New York Times bestseller and I****nternational PhenomenonOne of the Top Ten Books of 2015, Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times."It's bloody marvelous." - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of H IS FOR HAWK"Captivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of belonging in an age that's increasingly about mobility and self-invention. Hugely compelling.... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The New York Times bestseller and I****nternational PhenomenonOne of the Top Ten Books of 2015, Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times."It's bloody marvelous." - Helen Macdonald, New York Times bestselling author of H IS FOR HAWK"Captivating... A book about continuity and roots and a sense of belonging in an age that's increasingly about mobility and self-invention. Hugely compelling....
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Calm Down! Step-by-Step to a Calm, Relaxed, and Brilliant Family Dog

Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog, #1

by Beverley Courtney ...

Series Book 1 - Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog
Is your dog driving you mad?Learn how to• find your dog's off-switch• enjoy a calm visit to a cafe or pub• reach your dog's mind without losing yours• enjoy your dog again!Instead of saying "This is what you do," then leaving you to it, Beverley Courtney takes you by the hand and troubleshoots all the games so that you can get them absolutely right for you and your individual dog. And the joy is ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is your dog driving you mad?Learn how to• find your dog's off-switch• enjoy a calm visit to a cafe or pub• reach your dog's mind without losing yours• enjoy your dog again!Instead of saying "This is what you do," then leaving you to it, Beverley Courtney takes you by the hand and troubleshoots all the games so that you can get them absolutely right for you and your individual dog. And the joy is
... Read more
Lucky Dog Lessons

Train Your Dog in 7 Days

by Brandon McMillan ...

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous
... Read more
The Genius Bat

The Secret Life of the Only Flying Mammal

by Yossi Yovel ...

"[A] wonderful book." —Nature**"A mind-opening adventure." —**Natural HistoryAn awe-inspiring tour of bat world by the world’s leading expertWith nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant golden-crowned flying ... Read more

$16.99 USD

"[A] wonderful book." —Nature**"A mind-opening adventure." —**Natural HistoryAn awe-inspiring tour of bat world by the world’s leading expertWith nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant golden-crowned flying
... Read more
The Cowboy and His Elephant

The Story of a Remarkable Friendship

by Malcolm Macpherson ...

In the late 1980s, a female baby elephant was born into a herd that lived on the plains of southern Africa. Her mother has carried her for two years, and normally she would have nursed her for five more. But the close-knit family of wild elephants was to face a predator for which it was no match--humans. In a "cull," her family was slaughtered in a few moments. Only the newborn female's life was ... Read more

$11.99 USD

In the late 1980s, a female baby elephant was born into a herd that lived on the plains of southern Africa. Her mother has carried her for two years, and normally she would have nursed her for five more. But the close-knit family of wild elephants was to face a predator for which it was no match--humans. In a "cull," her family was slaughtered in a few moments. Only the newborn female's life was
... Read more
Why We Run

A Natural History

by Bernd Heinrich ...

“Each new page [is] more spellbinding than the one before—this is surely one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read.”—Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of DogsWhen Bernd Heinrich decided to write a memoir of his ultramarathon running experience he realized that the preparation for the race was as important, if not more so, than the race itself. Considering the physiology ... Read more

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“Each new page [is] more spellbinding than the one before—this is surely one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read.”—Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of DogsWhen Bernd Heinrich decided to write a memoir of his ultramarathon running experience he realized that the preparation for the race was as important, if not more so, than the race itself. Considering the physiology
... Read more
The Good Good Pig

The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood

by Sy Montgomery ...

"In loving yet unsentimental prose, Sy Montgomery captures the richness that animals bring to the human experience. Sometimes it takes a too-smart-for-his-own-good pig to open our eyes to what most matters in life.”—John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst DogA naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, Sy ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"In loving yet unsentimental prose, Sy Montgomery captures the richness that animals bring to the human experience. Sometimes it takes a too-smart-for-his-own-good pig to open our eyes to what most matters in life.”—John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst DogA naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, Sy
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