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The Sound of the Sea

Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans

by Cynthia Barnett ...

**A Science Friday Best Science Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearA Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the YearA Tampa Bay Times Best Book of the YearA stunning history of seashells and the animals that make them that "will have you marveling at nature…Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**A Science Friday Best Science Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearA Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the YearA Tampa Bay Times Best Book of the YearA stunning history of seashells and the animals that make them that "will have you marveling at nature…Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the
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Clam Down

A Metamorphosis

by Anelise Chen ...

**PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a transformation fable from an acclaimed 5 Under 35 National Book Foundation honoree.“A marvel and a delight . . . This is a book that will stay with me forever.”—Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters* ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a transformation fable from an acclaimed 5 Under 35 National Book Foundation honoree.“A marvel and a delight . . . This is a book that will stay with me forever.”—Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters*
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Spirals in Time

The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells

by Helen Scales ...

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet.But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close.That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet.But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close.That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways
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The Sea

Stories, Trivia, Crafts, and Recipes Inspired by the World's Best Shorelines, Beaches, and Oceans

by Isobel Carlson ...

“The sea is as near as we come to another world.” —Anne StevensonThis book celebrates oceans, coasts and shorelines the world over. Bringing together incredible stories and legends of the sea, delicious recipes and activities inspired by the coast, and fascinating trivia on everything from marine exploration to the turning tides, it will captivate anyone who is enthralled by the wonder of the sea ... Read more

$12.99 USD

“The sea is as near as we come to another world.” —Anne StevensonThis book celebrates oceans, coasts and shorelines the world over. Bringing together incredible stories and legends of the sea, delicious recipes and activities inspired by the coast, and fascinating trivia on everything from marine exploration to the turning tides, it will captivate anyone who is enthralled by the wonder of the sea
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The Little Guide to Shorelines

by Alison Davies ...

Series series Little Guides
Dive into the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, discover more about life between the tides with The Little Guide to Shorelines.Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by associated ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Dive into the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, discover more about life between the tides with The Little Guide to Shorelines.Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by associated
... Read more
The Wonder of Seashells

Discover the Meaning & Magic of the Ocean’s Treasures

by Melissa Hobson ...

Series series Ocean Wonders
Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell
... Read more
Sea Survival

by Penguin Books Ltd ...

Series Book 4 - Air Ministry Survival Guide
THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an ... Read more

$4.99 USD

THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an
... Read more
Seashells of Cape Cod and the Islands

Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find on the Beaches of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

by Melissa Avstreih ...

A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 30 seashells that can be found on Cape Cod's 559.6 miles of coastline, including Cape ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 30 seashells that can be found on Cape Cod's 559.6 miles of coastline, including Cape
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Shells

by Susan E. Clark ...

Series series A Guide For the Curious
As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health.In Shells, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to this wonderful world. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating facts about shells and the creatures that leave ... Read more

$11.99 USD

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health.In Shells, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to this wonderful world. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating facts about shells and the creatures that leave
... Read more
The Beachcomber's Companion

An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures

by Anna Marlis Burgard ...

A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that "inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore" ( Providence Journal).The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that "inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore" ( Providence Journal).The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own
... Read more
Just Starfish Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Under Water Ocean Star Fish, Vol. 1

by Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... Read more

$2.99 USD

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
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Marine Life of the Maldives, 2nd Edition

Divers and Snorkellers Guide

by Neville Coleman ...

Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful world of extraordinary sea creatures. This truly magnificent spectacle is captured in 344 pages of vivid photographs with authoritative text by one of Australia’s leading Marine Naturalists.Although this book is based on scientific classification, its primary function is to encourage greater awareness among divers on a level that ... Read more

$16.15 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful world of extraordinary sea creatures. This truly magnificent spectacle is captured in 344 pages of vivid photographs with authoritative text by one of Australia’s leading Marine Naturalists.Although this book is based on scientific classification, its primary function is to encourage greater awareness among divers on a level that
... Read more
Elija su pez. Guía para el comprador de peces de agua marina

by Tristan Lougher ...

Comprar un pez para un acuario marino tropical puede ser un quebradero de cabeza. Este libro proporciona información básica sobre una gran variedad de peces. Incluye indicaciones sobre el tamaño, la alimentación, el lugar de procedencia, las diferencias morfológicas entre macho y hembra, el tipo de acuario que necesita cada especie, la convivencia con otros peces, la compatibilidad con especies de ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Comprar un pez para un acuario marino tropical puede ser un quebradero de cabeza. Este libro proporciona información básica sobre una gran variedad de peces. Incluye indicaciones sobre el tamaño, la alimentación, el lugar de procedencia, las diferencias morfológicas entre macho y hembra, el tipo de acuario que necesita cada especie, la convivencia con otros peces, la compatibilidad con especies de
... Read more
Die Eloquenz der Sardine

Unglaubliche Geschichten aus der Welt der Flüsse und Meere

by Bill François ...

Translated by Frank Sievers ...

«Die einzigen Tiere, denen ich auf gar keinen Fall begegnen wollte, waren Fische.» Eine Sardine, strahlend und zerbrechlich, befreite Bill François einst als Kind von seiner Angst vor den Fischen und dem offenen Meer. «Sie bat mich, sie zu begleiten, und hob an, mir ihre Geschichte zu erzählen.» Seither ist er nie wieder vollständig auf festen Boden zurückgekehrt. Seither lauscht er den ... Read more

$12.89 USD

«Die einzigen Tiere, denen ich auf gar keinen Fall begegnen wollte, waren Fische.» Eine Sardine, strahlend und zerbrechlich, befreite Bill François einst als Kind von seiner Angst vor den Fischen und dem offenen Meer. «Sie bat mich, sie zu begleiten, und hob an, mir ihre Geschichte zu erzählen.» Seither ist er nie wieder vollständig auf festen Boden zurückgekehrt. Seither lauscht er den
... Read more
Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna Marina della Riviera del Conero e dintorni

by Andrea Capici ...

Contributo alla conoscenza dei molluschi marini ed in particolare delle loro conchiglie, trovate nel litorale marchigiano e mare prospiciente, compreso tra Senigallia (Ancona) e Numana (Ancona). Il libro, frutto di ricerche effettuate in oltre mezzo secolo, include una parte descrittiva iniziale contenente brevi cenni sul phylum dei molluschi, l'areale di studio, i metodi di ricerca ed i risultati ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Contributo alla conoscenza dei molluschi marini ed in particolare delle loro conchiglie, trovate nel litorale marchigiano e mare prospiciente, compreso tra Senigallia (Ancona) e Numana (Ancona). Il libro, frutto di ricerche effettuate in oltre mezzo secolo, include una parte descrittiva iniziale contenente brevi cenni sul phylum dei molluschi, l'areale di studio, i metodi di ricerca ed i risultati
... Read more
La mer et les poissons

by J.-B. Antoine Rimbaud ...

En considérant l’immensité de la mer et la fécondité prodigieuse, excessive, des animaux qui peuplent ce domaine, on s’imagine facilement qu’il y a là le siège d’une vie non moins étendue que le réceptacle où elle se déroule. C’est une erreur.À l’inverse des continents, dont la flore et la faune étalent leur splendeur à peu près partout, les mers renferment leur production dans une zone ... Read more

$9.99 USD

En considérant l’immensité de la mer et la fécondité prodigieuse, excessive, des animaux qui peuplent ce domaine, on s’imagine facilement qu’il y a là le siège d’une vie non moins étendue que le réceptacle où elle se déroule. C’est une erreur.À l’inverse des continents, dont la flore et la faune étalent leur splendeur à peu près partout, les mers renferment leur production dans une zone
... Read more
Beautiful Shells of New Zealand

Enriched edition. An Illustrated Work for Amateur Collectors of New Zealand Marine Shells, with Directions for Collecting and Cleaning them

by Edward George Britton Moss, Wren Sharp ...

In "Beautiful Shells of New Zealand," Edward George Britton Moss embarks on an intricate exploration of the diverse and exquisite shell species found along the New Zealand coastline. Moss employs a meticulous literary style that blends scientific observation with poetic description, allowing readers to appreciate not only the biology but also the ethereal beauty of these natural wonders. Richly ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Beautiful Shells of New Zealand," Edward George Britton Moss embarks on an intricate exploration of the diverse and exquisite shell species found along the New Zealand coastline. Moss employs a meticulous literary style that blends scientific observation with poetic description, allowing readers to appreciate not only the biology but also the ethereal beauty of these natural wonders. Richly
... Read more
Florida's Seashells

A Beachcomber's Guide

by Blair Witherington ...

Florida's Seashells, the bestselling guide for beachcombers, is now updated and expanded in a new edition. This new volume has more shells identified and explained, with 287 species represented by over 400 full-color images and 175 range maps.This book showcases the diversity of Florida's seashells and presents them in the way they come to us on beaches. Knowing the names, stories, and varied ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Florida's Seashells, the bestselling guide for beachcombers, is now updated and expanded in a new edition. This new volume has more shells identified and explained, with 287 species represented by over 400 full-color images and 175 range maps.This book showcases the diversity of Florida's seashells and presents them in the way they come to us on beaches. Knowing the names, stories, and varied
... Read more
Pocket Nature Series: Beachcombing

Cultivate Mindful Moments by the Shore

by Sadie Small ...

Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness.In a take-anywhere package, this darling pocket guide is the perfect companion for your next beachcombing adventure. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures—including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack—as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness.In a take-anywhere package, this darling pocket guide is the perfect companion for your next beachcombing adventure. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures—including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack—as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the
... Read more
Shells

by DK ...

Series series DK Handbooks
The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashells from around the world.Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-color photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashells from around the world.Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-color photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex
... Read more
Seashells of New England

A Beachcomber's Guide

by David Scheirer, Sandy Allison ...

Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format
... Read more
La pêche à pied

Histoire et techniques

by Gérard Deschamps ...

La pêche à pied fait, depuis toujours, partie de la culture maritime mais l’histoire de ses pratiques et l’évolution de ses diverses techniques ont été peu vulgarisées. Ce livre vient combler cette lacune. L’auteur nous livre ici comment les hommes ont, à travers les siècles, exercé cette activité de subsistance autrefois, de loisir aujourd’hui. Ce voyage à travers le temps montre le génie créatif ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

La pêche à pied fait, depuis toujours, partie de la culture maritime mais l’histoire de ses pratiques et l’évolution de ses diverses techniques ont été peu vulgarisées. Ce livre vient combler cette lacune. L’auteur nous livre ici comment les hommes ont, à travers les siècles, exercé cette activité de subsistance autrefois, de loisir aujourd’hui. Ce voyage à travers le temps montre le génie créatif
... Read more
Fossilien und Mineralien sammeln

Der vollständige Leitfaden für Liebhaber und Sammler

by Coins and More ...

Ein vollstaendiger, praxisnaher Leitfaden zum Sammeln von Fossilien und Mineralien, geschrieben fuer Einsteiger und fuer Sammler, die ihr Wissen vertiefen wollen. Lernen Sie, Mineralien und Fossilien anhand von Farbe, Struktur und geologischem Kontext zu erkennen, Echtheit und Erhaltungszustand zu bewerten, Kataloge und Sammlerwerkzeuge zu nutzen und zu verstehen, wie der Marktwert entsteht. Ein ... Read more

$13.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ein vollstaendiger, praxisnaher Leitfaden zum Sammeln von Fossilien und Mineralien, geschrieben fuer Einsteiger und fuer Sammler, die ihr Wissen vertiefen wollen. Lernen Sie, Mineralien und Fossilien anhand von Farbe, Struktur und geologischem Kontext zu erkennen, Echtheit und Erhaltungszustand zu bewerten, Kataloge und Sammlerwerkzeuge zu nutzen und zu verstehen, wie der Marktwert entsteht. Ein
... Read more
The Safe House

A Novel

by Christophe Boltanski ...

Translated by Laura Marris ...

In Paris’s exclusive Saint-Germain neighborhood is a mansion. In that mansion lives a family. Deep in that mansion. The Bolts are that family, and they have secrets. The Safe House tells their story.When the Nazis came, Étienne Boltanski divorced his wife and walked out the front door, never to be seen again during the war. So far as the outside world knew, the Jewish doctor had fled. The truth ... Read more

$12.99 USD

In Paris’s exclusive Saint-Germain neighborhood is a mansion. In that mansion lives a family. Deep in that mansion. The Bolts are that family, and they have secrets. The Safe House tells their story.When the Nazis came, Étienne Boltanski divorced his wife and walked out the front door, never to be seen again during the war. So far as the outside world knew, the Jewish doctor had fled. The truth
... Read more

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