Subpar Parks
Subpar Parks

Author: Amber Share

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0593185552

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**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.

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.

A New Garden Ethic
A New Garden Ethic

Author: Benjamin Vogt

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1771422459

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In a time of climate change and mass extinction, how we garden matters more than ever: “An outstanding and deeply passionate book.” —Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals Plenty of books tell home gardeners and professional landscape designers how to garden sustainably, what plants to use, and what resources to explore. Yet few examine why our urban wildlife gardens matter so much—not just for ourselves, but for the larger human and animal communities. Our landscapes push aside wildlife and in turn diminish our genetically programmed love for wildness. How can we get ourselves back into balance through gardens, to speak life's language and learn from other species? Benjamin Vogt addresses why we need a new garden ethic, and why we urgently need wildness in our daily lives—lives sequestered in buildings surrounded by monocultures of lawn and concrete that significantly harm our physical and mental health. He examines the psychological issues around climate change and mass extinction as a way to understand how we are short-circuiting our response to global crises, especially by not growing native plants in our gardens. Simply put, environmentalism is not political; it's social justice for all species marginalized today and for those facing extinction tomorrow. By thinking deeply and honestly about our built landscapes, we can create a compassionate activism that connects us more profoundly to nature and to one another.

The Green Brain
The Green Brain

Author: Frank Herbert

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 2002-09-16

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1466814748

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In an overpopulated world seeking living room in the jungles, the International Ecological Organization was systematically exterminating the voracious insects which made these areas uninhabitable. Using deadly foamal bombs and newly developed vibration weapons, men like Joao Martinho and his co-workers fought to clear the green hell of the Mato Grosso. But somehow those areas which had been completely cleared were becoming reinfested, despite the impenetrable vibration barriers. And tales came out of the jungles . . . of insects mutated to incredible sizes . . . of creatures who seemed to be men, but whose eyes gleamed with the chitinous sheen of insects. . . . A fascinating examination of the fragile balance between consciousness, man and insect from one of the best-loved science fiction creators of all time. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Greek and Roman Calendars
Greek and Roman Calendars

Author: Robert Hannah

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-11-20

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1849667519

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The smooth functioning of an ordered society depends on the possession of a means of regularising its activities over time. That means is a calendar, and its regularity is a function of how well it models the more or less regular movements of the celestial bodies - of the moon, the sun or the stars. Greek and Roman Calendars examines the ancient calendar as just such a time-piece, whose elements are readily described in astronomical and mathematical terms. The story of these calendars is one of a continuous struggle to maintain a correspondence with the regularity of the seasons and the sun, despite the fact that the calendars were usually based on the irregular moon. But on another, more human level, Greek and Roman Calendars steps beyond the merely mathematical and studies the calendar as a social instrument, which people used to organise their activities. It sets the calendars of the Greeks and Romans on a stage occupied by real people, who developed and lived with these time-pieces for a variety of purposes - agricultural, religious, political and economic.This is also a story of intersecting cultures, of Greeks with Greeks, of Greeks with Persians and Egyptians, and of Greeks with Romans, in which various calendaric traditions clashed or compromised.

Family Tree #11
Family Tree #11

Author: Jeff Lemire

Publisher: Image Comics

Published: 2021-02-17

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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"FOREST," Part Three In the present, the Hayes and their new ally make their getaway. In the future, Josh makes a perilous choice to protect his family as Loretta learns more about the Arborists and their felling plan.

The Gentle + Classical Preschool
The Gentle + Classical Preschool

Author: Erin Cox

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-04-20

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781987438444

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This 26 Unit preschool curriculum, designed for your 2-4 year old child, helps you develop a rhythm and creates a gentle opportunity to include learning opportunities without creating additional work for Mom. This program was created to help you seize fruitful opportunities in these young years without making learning a chore for mom or child. The Gentle + Classical Preschool includes memory statements for each unit that covers the subjects of: Science (animals and plants), Social Studies (our family, community and American history), Character Traits or Catechism (Patience, Attention, Obedience, and more), Scripture (Christian Bible), Health + Safety (also including chores and self-care), Math (including shapes, colors, counting to 30, skip-counting, etc), Gross + Fine Motor Skill Activities, Language Arts (including many nursery rhymes). Plus a letter to focus on each unit. As the Parent/Teacher, you receive guided instruction for each unit, tips and tricks, help with scheduling, information about beginning reading skills, narration... and so much more. Join the other 10,000+ families who have received this program!

Accidental Weatherman
Accidental Weatherman

Author: Sam Mac

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2021-04-28

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0733645984

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The Accidental Weatherman is the story of what happens when a hilarious Adelaide boy who knows nothing about meteorology scores the coveted weatherman gig on the highest rating breakfast TV show in Australia. As the Sunrise weatherman, Sam Mac has bungee jumped, swum with sharks, got his cat on the cover of Pussweek magazine, taken his mum to the Logies when he was nominated for gold, stripped naked for The Real Full Monty and even recorded a song with The Wiggles. But, ultimately, his job is about people - from primary schoolers to pensioners, Sam's gift is how he connects with them all. He uses heart and humour in his role on Sunrise to introduce viewers to the true characters of Australia. He prides himself on bringing awareness to causes such as mental health and animal rescue, and on championing underdogs who might need a hand up or a shout out. His genuine nature and open-book approach to social media has won him hundreds of thousands of fans along the way - although even he would admit that many of them only like him for his cat Coco (who is rapidly catching up to him in Instagram followers). After presenting more than 25 000 minutes of live TV in over 800 different Australian towns, Sam really has seen the absolute best of Australia, and it's brought out the best in him.

2019 Kid's Calendar
2019 Kid's Calendar

Author: C. Jameson

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-22

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781726008785

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2019 KID'S CALENDAR: GENTLE GIRAFFES SMALL BOOK EDITION is a colorful "first" calendar for young children. It features a variety of adorable images of cute giraffes perfect for the child who loves animals. Children will love cutting and gluing more than 200 icons included to mark special days throughout the year! Or, they may use stickers, crayons, colored pens or pencils to add important dates, notes, and special events on each month's calendar grid. Why not put this calendar in an area where parent and child can reinforce calendar features and skills taught in preschool and kindergarten? This calendar makes a great birthday, St. Nicholas, or Christmas gift.