The Amazing Ways We Are Connected with Our Universe
Entertaining, colorful, and deceptively full of facts, This Phenomenal Life tells the story of the wondrous ways that humans are always completely at one with our surrounding world. From the vast galaxies above to the miniature microbes within, humans are organically connected to the complex cycles and mysterious processes of our universe. Every ......
Whether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this fully updated and revised color edition of Touring Hot Springs New Mexico guides you to the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region. Historian and veteran outdoors author Matt Bischoff reveals his favorite "hot spots," from primitive ......
A Fully Illustrated Guide To Wilderness Living And Survival
A fully illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival. Includes step-by-step detailed instructions for how to make your own clothing, shelter, and equipment; how to make and use hunting tools, utensils, wild game traps, tents, deer-horn jewelry, and much more.
At the end of the time of the dinosaurs, Transylvania was an island in what was to become southeastern Europe, formed by the forces of plate tectonics. The island's limited resources affected the size and life histories of the animals, resulting in a local dwarfism. For example, sauropods found on the island measured only six meters long, while ......
Ever wonder how many kinds of turtles there are? Or if they have teeth? Why so many turtles have yellow stripes on their neck? If it is wise to feed turtles in your neighborhood pond or lake?
Venomous creatures such as snakes and spiders are the stuff of human nightmares. Yet toxins are a regular part of the animal world, an essential tool for hunting and defense. A surprising variety of insects, reptiles, and amphibians use venom in their daily lives, either to subdue their prey or to prevent falling victim to another predator. ......
Carl H. and Evelyn M. Ernst have completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present the most comprehensive review of these animals in years. The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume 2 of this ......
Breaking through the quagmire of confusion and obfuscation that often surrounds talk of God, La Croix distinguishes and prioritises the essential questions and relevant side issues that must be confronted if clarity is ever to be achieved in this area. Useful for professionals and laypersons alike, this work features his essays.
Whitetail Deer presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this medium-size animal. Where do they live? How do they communicate? This book contains all the information you need to become familiar with these fascinating animals. Accompanied by numerous full-color photos of whitetail deer in their natural habitat, this ......
