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"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the importance of seeds to all living things, the threats they face and why we have to preserve and conserve seeds for the future. Illustrated with photographs throughout. Learning about the importance of seeds and how to save and conserve them for the future is imperative to sustaining healthy life on the planet. Introduces young readers to STEM concepts,...
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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...
6) 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.
8) Educating and Strengthening Fearful and Traumatized Dogs: - Dog Training Practice Book - How to Reco
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Many dogs, especially those from animal shelters, have not had good experiences in their previous lives and are traumatized or fearful. This often manifests itself in different behaviors in different situations. For example, a dog expresses its fear through aggression on the lead if another dog comes too close, if it encounters cyclists or joggers or a person who wants to stroke the fearful dog. Other dogs are afraid of stairs, being left alone or...
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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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"A wonderful book that shares rare knowledge in a clear and focused way. I love it." - Tristan Gooley
Bird Tracks: A Guide to British Species explores and enhances the ability to identify a diversity of birds using just their tracks and trails. John Rhyder and David Wege approach this subject from the perspective of both the tracker and the birdwatcher. They have examined and described 139 species, each richly illustrated with a mixture of photographs...
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Although life can be defined in many different ways, most approaches agree that it involves a number of common characteristics, such as the ability to grow and develop, to reproduce, to respond to stimuli in the environment, to maintain a metabolism itself and to evolve over time.Furthermore, life is of inestimable value to humans and other creatures who share the planet with us. It offers a wealth of experiences and emotions, from joy and love to...
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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!
13) 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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Qui n'a jamais souhaité pouvoir observer les oiseaux du Québec directement dans sa cour ? Que vous habitiez en milieu rural, en banlieue ou en ville, ce livre refoule de précieux conseils afin de tout mettre en place pour accueillir une multitude d'espèces ailées chez vous, toute l'année. Au fil des pages, vous en apprendrez plus sur les différents types de végétaux à inclure dans votre jardin par souci de le rendre plus attrayant pour nos...
15) Compline
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Compline is known as Complin, Night Prayer, or the Prayers at the End of the Day. It is the time of day when all is quiet and one reflects upon the soul, the pathways we have taken, the spirituality that surrounds us. It is a time for remembering and contemplation of all that is living and holy.
16) Working Trot
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James MacLiesh shocks his conventional parents when he chooses to work with horses instead of going to college - can he make it happen? Bucking his parents - and tradition - seventeen-year-old James MacLiesh decides he wants to be a horse trainer. When he arrives at his cousins' farm, James enters a world completely different from that of his privileged, boarding-school upbringing. Not quite prepared for the rambling, ramshackle old house, he knows...
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This book describes how camouflage works, how to achieve best effectiveness, with application for hunting as well as any other activities where stealth is needed. The methods described in this book will give the reconnaissance operator the ability to blend and make camo to his operational environment and help with the large and small patterns that will make him a very hard target. These methods and techniques will apply to hunters and special forces...
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La colección de libros "Sistemas de acuaponía, peces" está pensado para divulgar las ciencias de la producción de alimentos sinérgicos como es la acuaponía. Este sistema de producción de alimentos es de acceso para todo el público y elimina muchos de los problemas actuales relacionados al control del contexto de un sistema acuapónico. En este sexto tomo se abordan temas específicos de mejoramiento y gestión de la unidad de producción acuapónica....
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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...
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John Muir: Nature Writings" is an immersive collection that transports readers into the heart of the wilderness through the eloquent prose of the legendary naturalist John Muir. This anthology includes Muir's seminal works, including "The Story of My Boyhood and Youth," a nostalgic exploration of his early life, and "My First Summer in the Sierra," a captivating account of his adventures amid the majestic peaks.
In "The Mountains of California,"...
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