Unlikely Friendships

Unlikely Friendships

Author: Jennifer S. Holland

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2011-06-15

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0761165312

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It is exactly like Isaiah 11:6: “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid . . . ” Written by National Geographic magazine writer Jennifer Holland, Unlikely Friendships documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways. A cat and a bird. A mare and a fawn. An elephant and a sheep. A snake and a hamster. The well-documented stories of Koko the gorilla and All Ball the kitten; and the hippo Owen and the tortoise Mzee. And almost inexplicable stories of predators befriending prey—an Indian leopard slips into a village every night to sleep with a calf. A lionness mothers a baby oryx. Ms. Holland narrates the details and arc of each story, and also offers insights into why—how the young leopard, probably motherless, sought maternal comfort with the calf, and how a baby oryx inspired the same mothering instinct in the lionness. Or, in the story of Kizzy, a nervous retired Greyhound, and Murphy, a red tabby, how cats and dogs actually understand each other’s body language. With Murphy’s friendship and support, Kizzy recovered from life as a racing dog and became a confident, loyal family pet. These are the most amazing friendships between species, collected from around the world and documented in a selection of full-color candid photographs.


The Way of the Rabbit

The Way of the Rabbit

Author: Mark Hawthorne

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2021-07-31

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1789047943

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'This very informative and in-depth book about rabbits has some excellent and entertaining chapters on the rabbit in art, literature, myth, and popular culture, which I particularly enjoyed.' Libby Joy | The Beatrix Potter Society An Affectionate History of Nature's Most Surprising Species. Independent and resourceful, rabbits represent balance, rebirth, speed, fertility, resurrection, abundance, creativity, magic, and harmony. Yet they are much more than symbols, they are unique individuals with complex inner lives. In The Way of the Rabbit, Mark Hawthorne immerses himself in their world, exploring their habitats and evolution, their role in legend and literature, their place in popular culture, their fascinating biology, and, of course, their significance as household companions. It’s an entertaining journey through myth and history that celebrates the rabbit’s spirit, courage, friendships, and playfulness.


Kawaii Kitties 2022

Kawaii Kitties 2022

Author: Editors of Rock Point

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1631067710

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Invite in another wonderful year of kawaii kitties with this 16-month wall calendar featuring 13 full-color illustrations of lovable kawaii cats in adorable scenes as they have too much fun throughout the year. With a handy page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2021, followed by individual pages for the months of 2022, this 12" × 12" wall calendar features original kawaii kitten art from popular Instagram artist Bichi Mao (@bichi.mao). Enjoy all the cattitude these quirky kittens give off as they swarm your year. These cute feline friends do all sorts of adorable things and will help make 2022 an uplifting year. Aside from being their inspiring selves doing daily activities, these kitties get dolled up for their holiday best for Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Kawaii Kitties 2022 is the perfect gift for the artistic friend, lover of super-cute everything, Japanese culture aficionado, or crazy cat lady in your life!


Fairy Houses

Fairy Houses

Author: Sally J. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1591866723

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Add an exquisite flourish of design to your beloved green space or garden by adding tiny fairy homes inter-woven with nature. Fairy Houses gives you the instruction and inspiration you need to start! Have you ever seen a real fairy house? Not the ceramic ones at cavernous home improvement stores, but a real fairy house made from natural elements? Well, now you can build your own miniature magical abode - the perfect addition to your garden. Step-by-step instructions for constructing exquisite fairy houses are revealed in Fairy Houses, explained by master fairy house architect Sally Smith. Smith has been creating one-of-a-kind DIY fairy houses out of natural artifacts for years, now she passes her miniature construction knowledge to you. Imagine, a fairy garden with homes that have butterfly wings as stained-glass windows, twigs for window frames, birch bark for walls, dried mushrooms for shingles; it's all possible with a little instruction and inspiration from Fairy Houses. Begin by flipping through an inspiration gallery, find which elements appeal to you, and how they fit together. From there, you’ll learn about building materials (found and natural), on-site fairy house construction, and how to light a fairy house.


On the Farm

On the Farm

Author: Aliza Eliazarov

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 198485741X

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A collection of moving and soulful portraits of beloved farm animals, alongside surprising facts, entertaining anecdotes, and captivating histories of these heritage breeds on American farms. “The beauty and breadth of heritage animal breeds is on full display in this delightful and gorgeous book.”—Isabella Rossellini, actress and author of My Chickens and I Animal lovers, homesteaders, eco-conscious consumers, and fans of beautiful photography alike will cherish the charm of On the Farm’s stunning portraits and stories. With over 150 photographs, renowned animal photographer Aliza Eliazarov invites us to take a closer look at the animal breeds taking center stage in the regenerative farming movement. Along with fun facts about the domesticated animals who have shaped and changed our world—goats, sheep, cows, horses, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and farm dogs—On the Farm features sometimes quirky, sometimes harrowing personal tales of amazing animals. Meet Bilbo, the donkey in love with truck tires; Kurt, the diminutive Angora goat with a miraculous birth story;and Princess Peppermint, an anxious pig with a taste for cocktails. The focus on rare and heritage breeds will enlighten and inform you about the astonishing variety of livestock and poultry, as well as the impact that the loss of this biodiversity is having on global food security. Equal parts fine art and field guide, shot entirely on location at small farms and homesteads, On the Farm delivers us to the pastoral with an enjoyable meditation on the animals that civilization has grown alongside.


Extraordinary Chickens

Extraordinary Chickens

Author: Stephen Green-Armytage

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2003-04-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780810990654

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Stephen Green-Armytage's fabulous hit book--a look at the bizarre and beautiful world of exotic ornamental chickens first released in Fall 2000--is back in a delightful new edition that can be kept in one's pocket. 157 full-color photos.


A Garden in Your Belly

A Garden in Your Belly

Author: Masha D'yans

Publisher: Millbrook Press TM

Published: 2022-08-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 172846644X

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! “A Garden in Your Belly's colorful world helped me wake up...This book is as powerful as it is beautiful!” —Eric Carle, author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Your belly is full of tiny creatures—and they love to eat! Along the river of your gut, tiny creatures move, eat, and grow. Learn more about the garden of microscopic flora growing inside the body and come on a journey that explains an important biological concept: the microbiome, the health of which affects everything in our bodies. Did you know that some foods are better for your microbiome (and you!) than others? Striking, original watercolor illustrations keep things from getting too gross. Informational back matter goes further into the science of the microbiome and reveals amazing facts about the gut.


The Bob's Burgers Burger Book

The Bob's Burgers Burger Book

Author: Loren Bouchard

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1368074286

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The hand-written, pun-packed “Burger of the Day” special on the Belcher’s restaurant chalkboard is one of the show's best sight gags and a fan favorite. Now, Bob’s Burgers fans can grill up 75 of the best burgers Bob Belcher ever created with this hilarious cookbook. This fantastic collection of recipes lists which season and episode each burger comes from, and it also includes original artwork exclusive to the cookbook, plus all-new character commentary from the entire Belcher family as well as beloved characters including Teddy, Jimmy Pesto Jr., and Aunt Gayle. Along with some general cooking tips on how to turn out the best burgers and fries, a selection of the recipes included are: The "Bleu is the Warmest Cheeseburger" The "Bruschetta-Bout-It Burger" The "Texas Chainsaw Massa-Curd Burger" The "We’re Here, We’re Gruyère, Get Used to It Burger" The "I Know Why the Cajun Burger Sings Burger" The “Final Kraut-Down Burger” All recipes originated from Cole Bowden’s wildly popular "The Bob’s Burger Experiment" blog and were further developed together with Bouchard and the rest of the Bob’s Burgers writing team. Ravenous Bob’s Burgers fans can now create the ultimate Bob’s Burgers experience at home—why not make the burger, then put on the episode where it appears!


The Kid's Awesome Activity Book

The Kid's Awesome Activity Book

Author: Mike Lowery

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 0761187189

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Pure interactive fun between two covers! A book that begs to be doodled in with 96 wacky prompts, games, and crafts, and adorable creatures to boot, The Kid’s Awesome Activity Book is packed with activities that take delightful twists and turns, inviting kids to design, draw, and dream—and encouraging creativity on and off the page. Enter an ancient cave to decode a mummy’s message. Find your way through a beehive maze. Write a song for a cat rock band. Design a personalized spaceship—and so much more. Plus, plenty of goodies to return to again and again for hands-on play: paper dolls, finger puppets, bonus stickers, and a giant pullout poster designed to kindle curious minds and active imaginations. A great boredom-buster for travel or rainy days, and a fun birthday or holiday gift. From the author and illustrator of the Doodle Adventures® series and based on the Kid’s Awesome Activity Calendar, the book showcases Lowery’s inimitable quirky style and humor that clicks with all ages—get the whole family in on the fun!