The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America
Author: John James Audubon
Publisher:
Published: 1851
Total Pages: 350
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An Entertaining Tale of Quadrupeds
Author: Nick Nicholas
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 586
ISBN-13: 9780231127608
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNicholas (U. of Melbourne, Australia) and Baloglou (State U. of New York, Oswego) have done an admirable job in creating a translation and commentary of this 15th-century Byzantine text that's accessible to specialist and non-specialist alike. The tales are of very human-like activities, banter, and scuffles between talking animals. In their lengthy (159- page) introduction to the side-by-side translation, Nicholas and Baloglou describe the political and cultural context of the work, emphasizing the political innuendo that might be gleaned from the tale's satirical tone. They describe the tales within the context of other texts, both Byzantine and foreign. Appendices provide the texts of some of these influences, as well as discussion of literary and historical issues raised in the animals' stories. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
The Quadrupeds of North America
Author: John James Audubon
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Published: 1852
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKQuadrupeds: What They Are and Where Found
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher: Blurb
Published: 2019-04-14
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780368605086
DOWNLOAD EBOOKI have been called upon to write illustrative sketches to a series of engravings, designed by an eminent artist. In performing my part of the work I have thrown the Mammalia into twenty-four groups--corresponding more or less to the picture designs--and have dwelt chiefly on the geographical distribution of the animals. The Cetaceae and Vespertilionidae are properly omitted. In the groups given there is no attempt made at any very scientific arrangement. The sketches are purely of a popular character, even the scientific nomenclature being avoided. It is hoped, however, that they may prove of service to the zoological tyro, and form as it were his first stepping-stone to a higher order of classification. In reality, notwithstanding the prodigious speculations of learned anatomists, no truly good arrangement of the Mammalia has yet been arrived at; the deficiency arising from the fact that, as yet, no true zoologist has had the opportunity of a sufficiently extended observation of the natural habits of animals. Mayne Reid
Primate Adaptation and Evolution
Author: John Fleagle
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 1998-09-21
Total Pages: 614
ISBN-13: 0080492134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJohn Fleagle has improved on his 1988 text by reconceptualizing chapters and by bringing new findings in functional and evolutionary approaches to bear on his synthesis of comparative primate data. The Second Edition provides a foundation upon which students can develop an understanding of our primate heritage. It features up-to-date information gained through academic training, laboratory experience and field research. This beautifully illustrated volume provides a comprehensive introductory text explaining the many aspects of primate biology and human evolution.Key Features* Provides up-to-date information about many aspects of primate biology and evolution* Contains a completely new chapter on primate communities* Presents totally revised chapters on primate origins, early anthropoids, and fossil platyrrhines* Includes an updated glossary, new illustrations, and a revised Classification of Order Primates* Succeeds as the best introductory text on primate evolution because it synthesizes and allows access to primary literature
Functional Vertebrate Morphology
Author: Milton Hildebrand
Publisher: Belknap Press
Published: 2013-10-01
Total Pages: 544
ISBN-13: 9780674184374
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHuman and Nonhuman Bone Identification
Author: Diane L. France
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2008-12-22
Total Pages: 753
ISBN-13: 1420062875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen a bone of unknown origin is found at a location, forensic implications arise immediately. Is this bone human, and if so, is it evidence of a murder? Human and Non-Human Bone Identification: A Color Atlas presents a comprehensive handbook of photographs and other information essential for law enforcement and forensic anthropologists when examin
Audubon's Mammals
Author: Wellfleet Press
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
Published: 2005-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780785820253
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing both the entire text and the complete series of paintings of John James Audubon's Quadrupeds, 155 full-color art plates in all, this massive volume is a fitting tribute to the great naturalist's last major work.
Quadrupedal Locomotion
Author: Pablo González de Santos
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-02-17
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 1846283078
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWalking machines have advantages over traditional vehicles, and have already accomplished tasks that wheeled or tracked robots cannot handle. Nevertheless, their use in industry and services is currently limited in scope. This book brings together methods and techniques that have been developed to deal with obstacles to wider acceptance of legged robots. Part I provides an historical overview. Part II concentrates on control techniques, as applied to Four-legged robots.
Original Strength
Author: Tim Anderson
Publisher: Xulon Press
Published: 2013-05
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781626974616
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Through movement, specific movements, we can regain our foundation of strength, our foundation of health. We can become the strong, powerful and graceful bodies that we were meant to be. We can enjoy this life with vitality. We don't have to be spectators, merely existing. We were made for adventure, for life! ..."--Back cover.
