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A Year in Paradise

by Floyd Wilfred Schmoe ...

Floyd Wilfred Schmoe's A Year in Paradise is a lyrical and quietly profound chronicle of twelve months spent living in Mount Rainier National Park, where Schmoe worked as a naturalist and ranger. Blending memoir, natural history, and environmental reflection, the book captures the unfolding of seasons in one of America's most majestic landscapes. From snowbound forests and awakening alpine meadows ... Read more

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Floyd Wilfred Schmoe's A Year in Paradise is a lyrical and quietly profound chronicle of twelve months spent living in Mount Rainier National Park, where Schmoe worked as a naturalist and ranger. Blending memoir, natural history, and environmental reflection, the book captures the unfolding of seasons in one of America's most majestic landscapes. From snowbound forests and awakening alpine meadows
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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

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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
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More Bizarre Cat Facts with Bonus Fascinating Cat Facts

Our Bizarre Cats Series, #2

by Peter Scottsdale ...

Series Book 2 - Our Bizarre Cats Series
Are you intrigued by the bizarre things cats are and do?Then this book is for you.Packed with fun facts, this book delves into the weird and strange truths of cats.You'll be amazed by the wondrous cat facts presented here, including:Bizarre deformities in catsBizarre cat medical afflictionsThe teasing TomThe business of cloning catsBizarre feline historyBizarre breedsand much more.This ... ... Read more

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Are you intrigued by the bizarre things cats are and do?Then this book is for you.Packed with fun facts, this book delves into the weird and strange truths of cats.You'll be amazed by the wondrous cat facts presented here, including:Bizarre deformities in catsBizarre cat medical afflictionsThe teasing TomThe business of cloning catsBizarre feline historyBizarre breedsand much more.This ...
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Tarka the Otter

by Henry Williamson ...

A classic of nature writing beloved by Rachel Carson, Ted Hughes, and Thomas Hardy.Tarka the Otter is one of the defining masterpieces of modern nature writing, a model for books like J. A. Baker’s The Peregrine that seek to transcend the boundaries between the human and the animal worlds. Henry Williamson’s tale of the struggle for survival draws on his years of observing otters in the wild. It ... Read more

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A classic of nature writing beloved by Rachel Carson, Ted Hughes, and Thomas Hardy.Tarka the Otter is one of the defining masterpieces of modern nature writing, a model for books like J. A. Baker’s The Peregrine that seek to transcend the boundaries between the human and the animal worlds. Henry Williamson’s tale of the struggle for survival draws on his years of observing otters in the wild. It
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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

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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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Hedgehog

by Pat Morris ...

Series Book 137 - Collins New Naturalist Library
The hedgehog is regularly voted Britain’s favourite mammal, and yet we know surprisingly little about the life of this spiny mammal. Pat Morris provides an all-encompassing new study of the hedgehog and its habitat, shedding new light on conservation efforts crucial to the survival of this charming creature of our countryside.In recent years the hedgehog has ousted the badger, dolphin and red ... Read more

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The hedgehog is regularly voted Britain’s favourite mammal, and yet we know surprisingly little about the life of this spiny mammal. Pat Morris provides an all-encompassing new study of the hedgehog and its habitat, shedding new light on conservation efforts crucial to the survival of this charming creature of our countryside.In recent years the hedgehog has ousted the badger, dolphin and red
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Abominable Snowmen (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Legend Come to Life

by Ivan T. Sanderson, Phoebe Iverleigh ...

In Abominable Snowmen, Ivan T. Sanderson assembles a wide-ranging inquiry into reports of large, elusive, humanlike creatures—from the Himalayan yeti to North American sasquatch and other "wild men" traditions. Written in a vigorous, documentary style, the book combines travel narrative, folklore, zoological speculation, eyewitness testimony, and comparative anthropology. Its literary context is ... Read more

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In Abominable Snowmen, Ivan T. Sanderson assembles a wide-ranging inquiry into reports of large, elusive, humanlike creatures—from the Himalayan yeti to North American sasquatch and other "wild men" traditions. Written in a vigorous, documentary style, the book combines travel narrative, folklore, zoological speculation, eyewitness testimony, and comparative anthropology. Its literary context is
... Read more
Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known

by Scott Simon ...

From the beloved host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday, moving tales of the marvelous animals who have crossed his path.Scott Simon’s household does not make much distinction between humans and other animals. Whether two-legged or four-, flesh-covered, fur-covered, feathered, or gilled—everyone is family. Today, Simon lives with the haiku-writing and absolument charmant French poodle Daisy and ... Read more

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From the beloved host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday, moving tales of the marvelous animals who have crossed his path.Scott Simon’s household does not make much distinction between humans and other animals. Whether two-legged or four-, flesh-covered, fur-covered, feathered, or gilled—everyone is family. Today, Simon lives with the haiku-writing and absolument charmant French poodle Daisy and
... Read more
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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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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The Wolverine Way

by Douglas H. Chadwick ...

Glutton, demon of destruction, symbol of slaughter, mightiest of wilderness villains The wolverine comes marked with a reputation based on myth and fancy. Yet this enigmatic animal is more complex than the legends that surround it. With a shrinking wilderness and global warming, the future of the wolverine is uncertain. The Wolverine Way reveals the natural history of this species and the forces ... Read more

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Glutton, demon of destruction, symbol of slaughter, mightiest of wilderness villains The wolverine comes marked with a reputation based on myth and fancy. Yet this enigmatic animal is more complex than the legends that surround it. With a shrinking wilderness and global warming, the future of the wolverine is uncertain. The Wolverine Way reveals the natural history of this species and the forces
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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
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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

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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.
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history of Ireland in 100 words

by Sharon Arbuthnot ...

This book tells a history of Ireland through the examination of 100 key words from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of the Irish Language, the most comprehensive dictionary of Irish in existence. The book is aimed at a popular audience and is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the Irish language for the period spanning the seventh to the seventeenth century, but it assumes no ... Read more

$22.99 USD

This book tells a history of Ireland through the examination of 100 key words from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of the Irish Language, the most comprehensive dictionary of Irish in existence. The book is aimed at a popular audience and is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the Irish language for the period spanning the seventh to the seventeenth century, but it assumes no
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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
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American Sheep

A Cultural History

by Brett Bannor ...

Why did Thomas Jefferson write that he would be happy if all dogs went extinct? What economic opportunity did attorney John Lord Hayes envision for the newly emancipated during Reconstruction? What American workers were mocked by Theodore Roosevelt as “morose, melancholy men”? What problems with revenue collection did Congressman James Beauchamp Clark mention when proposing an income tax? Why did ... Read more

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Why did Thomas Jefferson write that he would be happy if all dogs went extinct? What economic opportunity did attorney John Lord Hayes envision for the newly emancipated during Reconstruction? What American workers were mocked by Theodore Roosevelt as “morose, melancholy men”? What problems with revenue collection did Congressman James Beauchamp Clark mention when proposing an income tax? Why did
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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

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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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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
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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

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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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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

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"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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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

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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
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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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

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"[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
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