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Get the Summary of Sy Montgomery's The Hummingbirds' Gift in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Hummingbirds' Gift" chronicles the intensive care and rehabilitation of two orphaned Allen's hummingbird chicks in Brenda Sherburn La Belle's home in Marin County. Brenda, a seasoned wildlife rehabilitator, provides round-the-clock care, feeding the chicks a specialized diet every twenty minutes from dawn until dusk....
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A Fresh Twist on Vintage Flower Meanings & Arrangements
"This book is enchanting to the eyes, inspiring for the mind, and refreshing for the soul." -Maggie Hyde, Petal Back Farm
#1 New Release in Flower Arranging, Plant & Animal Photography, Photograpy Equipment & Techniques, Nature Literary Criticism, Victorian Literary Criticism, and Botany of Flowers
This floriography guide is a gorgeous and inspired combination of vintage Victorian flower meanings,...
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Este libro está diseñado para estudiantes que quieran aprender y apreciar temas biológicos básicos mientras estudian las menores unidades de la biología: moléculas y células. La biología celular y molecular es una disciplina dinámica. Hay miles de oportunidades en los campos médicos, farmacéuticos, agricultores, e industriales. Además de prepararte para una diversidad de trayectorias profesionales, entender la biología molecular y celular...
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In Wonders of Life: Exploring the Most Extraordinary Force in the Universe, the definitive companion to the Discovery Science Channel series, Professor Brian Cox takes us on an incredible journey to discover the most complex, diverse, and unique force in the universe: life itself.
Through his voyage of discovery, international bestselling author Brian Cox explains how the astonishing inventiveness of nature came about and uncovers the milestones...
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"Slobodchikoff's ground-breaking research" (Jonathan Balcombe) shows us that animals have much to teach us about language
Groundbreaking research has been done teaching animals human language, but what about the other way around? Studies have shown that lizards, squid, monkeys, and birds are talking to each other, communicating information about food, predators, squabbles, and petty jealousies. These animal languages are unique and highly adaptive....
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Almost 200 million human beings, mostly civilians, have died in wars over the last century, and there is no end of slaughter in sight.
The Most Dangerous Animal asks what it is about human nature that makes it possible for human beings to regularly slaughter their own kind. It tells the story of why all human beings have the potential to be hideously cruel and destructive to one another. Why are we our own worst enemy? The book shows us that war...
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In the tradition of The Botany of Desire and Wicked Plants, a witty and engaging history of the first botanists interwoven with stories of today's extraordinary plants found in the garden and the lab.
In Paradise Under Glass, Ruth Kassinger recounted with grace and humor her journey from brown thumb to green, sharing lessons she learned from building a home conservatory in the wake of a devastating personal crisis.
In A Garden of Marvels, she extends...
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La historia arranca el día en que, tras una pelea brutal entre sus padres, deciden separarse y la madre se va a casa del abuelo, descendiente de una tribu india. El libro es el viaje real de la autora, May, llegando al corazón de una colmena para encontrarse a sí misma y la idea de familia, trabajo, esfuerzo y la colectividad que le negaron sus padres, siempre peleándose. Ella terminará aprendiendo la generosidad y la resistencia de una fuente...
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"Unraveling the Cosmos: A Journey into the Depths of Physics" invites readers on an exhilarating expedition through the wonders of the universe. In this cosmic exploration, the author navigates the complexities of physics, from the enigmatic realms of quantum mechanics to the celestial landscapes of astrophysics.Embark on a voyage that transcends the boundaries of space and time, unveiling the fundamental principles that govern our reality. This book...
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Against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, Carol Bradley's Last Chain on Billie charts the history of elephants in America, the inspiring story of the Elephant Sanctuary and the spellbinding tale of a resilient elephant who defied the system even as she struggled to conquer her past, who never lost sight of the life she was meant to have.
Left in the wild, Billie the elephant would have spent her days surrounded by family, free...
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Understanding Your Fearful, Reactive, or Aggressive dog, and Strategies and Techniques to Make Change Are your dog walks a nightmare?Lunging, barking, pulling you over, and putting on a blood-curdling display of aggression? You love your dog - a perfect peach at home - so why on earth is she doing this? Using entirely force-free proven methods, developed through extensive study and working with thousands of dog-owners - and a very readable, jargon-free...
13) Simply Darwin
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Simply Darwin tells the story of Charles Robert Darwin (1809—1882) and his theory of evolution through natural selection. On one level, the book portrays a dedicated scientist who, through careful observation and brilliant insight, became convinced that.
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Ever since men first hunted for honeycomb in rocks and daubed pictures of it on cave walls, the honeybee has been seen as one of the wonders of nature: social, industrious, beautiful, terrifying. No other creature has inspired in humans an identification so passionate, persistent, or fantastical.
The Hive recounts the astonishing tale of all the weird and wonderful things that humans believed about bees and their "society" over the ages. It ranges...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Body Parts in German?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic German pronunciation.Delight in learning German with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: German Names for Body Parts.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Body Part.English Translations.English...
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"An unforgettable nonfiction thriller, expertly reported….A tremendously revealing and twisted ride, where life and death are now mere cold cash commodities."
-Michael Largo, author of Final Exits
Award-winning investigative journalist and contributing Wired editor Scott Carney leads readers on a breathtaking journey through the macabre underworld of the global body bazaar, where organs, bones, and even live people are bought and sold on The Red...
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"Eels [is] more than a fish book. It is an impassioned defense of nature itself. . . . [Prosek] passes on the truth that the often disdained eel, like all migratory fish, is vital and mysterious and worthy of our full effort to bring it back." - New York Times Book Review
"A wonderful account of far-flung travels in pursuit of the secrets of the earth's most mysterious fish. . . . Fascinating and beautifully rendered." - Peter Matthiessen
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Embark on a riveting expedition into the heart of humanity with "The Genetic Tapestry: Decoding Human DNA." This groundbreaking exploration transcends the complexities of genetics, unraveling the secrets encrypted within our very essence. From the elegant structure of DNA to the profound implications of genome editing, this book is your guide to the captivating world of genomics.Dive into the narrative threads of inheritance, evolution, and ethical...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Body Parts in Marathi?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Marathi pronunciation.Delight in learning Marathi with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Marathi Names for Body Parts.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Body Part.English Translations.English...
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"Don't be fooled by this book's simplicity: therein lies its power and magic! Choosing Easy World is transformational. It is an invitation to a new paradigm for living."
-Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author and featured teacher in The Secret
Contrary to what we've believed, life does not have to be hard. And it was never intended to be! Choosing Easy World explores the concept that we can access a place where everything works out...
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