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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated, 1990 Previous owner's name and date in book front - on blank page - No other marks or writing - What happens when man so warps nature that following inherent animal instincts leads to extinction? Abbey answers in extravagant yet clear prose that evokes the precarious miracle of mammalian sea life. A female Southern Blue Whale, in heat for the first time, contacts an ailing male Northern Blue Whale (accompanied by four dolphins newly released from captivity) searching for his missing mate and child. They also encounter an ancient female Fin Whale who has survived by ignoring the urge to migrate and herd, at the cost of excruciating loneliness. The first of these creatures to die prematurely is the one dolphin taught to use weapons. Other strategies also fail against menaces that damage even the survivors: chemicals, rips in the ozone layer and radiation released into the atmosphere. Victory after victory culminates in a defeat that suggests the possibility of other victories and defeats beyond the end of this never-preachy allegory, which reads like a gripping and relentless adventure, not a sermon. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Simon and Schuster, 1975 Near-new condition. Price inside dustcover: $8.95. NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Very-nicely illustrated throughout. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Goddard, David; Williams, Adrian (science drawings). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Mayfield Pub Company, 1995 Very-good+, clean condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. 9 pages show light writing/underlining. Does NOT interfere with reading. NO tears inside book. Covers are clean (NO tears). 775 pages. . Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Random House Childrens Books, 1997 Near-new copy. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, clean pages. Illustrated. NO writing, marks or tears. Synopsis Packed with tips, hints, and illustrations, Nature Notebooks encourage children to get outside and appreciate the natural world. Each book contains simple instructions for observing wildlife and urges children to sketch and write about what they see. Annotation Presents tips on identifying animal tracks, with blank pages provided for keeping records. . Mass Market Paperback. Fine. more information

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The MacMillan Company, 1962 Illustrated with dozens of sparkingly original photographs. Book is in Fine Condition - Dustcover is in poor condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Poor. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.: Wasatch Pub, 1977 Near-fine condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages. Illustrated throughout. 176 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. . Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Menasha Ridge Press / Falcon Press , 1993 Near-fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers are bright and clean (NO tears). Tight spine, bright pages. 229 pages. Nicely illustrated throughout. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Dennis Coello's America By Mountain Bike Series. Your introduction to fifty-nine classic rides of Arizona. Includes detailed descriptions, maps, and more than forty black-and-white photos.. Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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HarperCollins, 2001 Price inside dustcover: $26.00 - Stated First Edition - "On January 14, 1993, a team of scientists descended into the crater of Galeras, a restless Andean volcano in southern Colombia, for a day of field research. As the group slowly moved across the rocky moonscape of the caldera near the heart of the volcano, Galeras erupted, its crater exploding in a barrage of burning rocks and glowing shrapnel. Nine men died instantly, their bodies torn apart by the blast." "Detailing the turbulent history of Columbia and the geology of its snow-peaked volcanoes, Victoria Bruce weaves together the stories of the heroes, victims, survivors, and bystanders, evoking what it means to live in the shadow of a volcano, a hair's-breadth away from unthinkable natural calamity, and shows how clashing cultures and scientific arrogance resulted in tragic and unnecessary loss of life.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Stein And Day Pub, 1980 A photo of this book is available. Very-good+, clean condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers are clean (NO tears) Very-nicely illustrated throughout. Tight spine, clean pages. 274 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. . Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.: Taylor Publishing, 2005 A photo of this book is available. Fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, clean pages. NO writing or tears. Illustrated. 227 pages. Synopsis In his thirty years with the National Park Service, Jim Burnett has seen it all: boat ramp mishaps that have sent cars into the water; skunks in the outhouse and bears at the dumpster; visitors looking for the bridge over the Grand Canyon. . Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Houghton Mifflin Company, 1909 Nice copy of this vintage, ex-libris book. - Inner pages are free from writing and tears - Tight spine. Many illustrations throughout the book. . Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Coward-McCann, 1957 Very-nice, clean copy of this 1957 animal book - Stated First American Edition - 318 pages - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Tight spine . First American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good +. Illus. by Hartmann, Georg T. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Houghton Mifflin, 1992 Near-fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers are clean (NO tears). Tight spine, bright pages. 308 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Synopsis The Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica is the story of life's tenacity on the coldest of Earth's continents. It tells of the explorers who discovered Antarctica, of the whalers and sealers who despoiled it, and of the scientists who are deciphering its mysteries. In beautiful, lucid prose, David G. Campbell chronicles the desperately short summers on the Antarctic Peninsula. He presents a fascinating portrait of the evolution of life in Antarctica and also of the evolution of the continent itself. Annotation The Crystal Desert is not only one of the most eloquent books ever written about Antarctica, but one of the best portraits of a place ever published. It is a story of life's tenacity in the coldest and most alien of continents--a chronicle of events during the desperately short summer when the sun sets only briefly. Publishers Weekly Campbell's eloquent chronicle of three summers spent at a desolate research center in Antarctica details the region's geology, botany and animal life. (Jan.) Biography David G. Campbell is the author of the prizewinning Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica. He is a professor of biology at Grinnell College. . Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: McCall Pub Co, 1971 Very-nice, clean copy of this over-sized Rachel Carson book - Dustcover shows minor wear slight, closed, tear along top edge - Book is in Fine Condition - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Illustrated throughout with beautiful photos (by Charles Pratt) & drawings by Bob Hines. (50 photos - 25 in full color) NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Decorative blue and black boards.. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Pratt, Charles (photographs); Hines, Bob (drawings). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.A.: Pfeifer-Hamilton Pub, 1993 Like-new copy. Appears unread. SIGNED/AUTOGRAPHED dedication in book front, on title page: "To Sis Ewanda - Who Knew Dorothy! Bob Cary 1998". NO other writing or marks. Illustrated by the author. Tight spine, bright pages. 177 pages. . Signed by Author. Trade Paperback. Fine. Illus. by Cary, Bob . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Company, 2005 Near-New copy. Appears unread. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover; $25.00. NO writing, marks or tears. Tight spine, bright pages. 292 pages. Illustratd with photos. Synopsis A journalist's obsession brings her to a remote island off the California coast, home to the world's most mysterious and fearsome predators-and the strange band of surfer-scientists who follow them Susan Casey was in her living room when she first saw the great white sharks of the Farallon Islands, their dark fins swirling around a small motorboat in a documentary. These sharks were the alphas among alphas, some longer than twenty feet, and there were too many to count; even more incredible, this congregation was taking place just twenty-seven miles off the coast of San Francisco. In a matter of months, Casey was being hoisted out of the early-winter swells on a crane, up a cliff face to the barren surface of Southeast Farallon Island-dubbed by sailors in the 1850s the "devil's teeth." There she joined Scot Anderson and Peter Pyle, the two biologists who bunk down during shark season each fall in the island's one habitable building, a haunted, 135-year-old house spackled with lichen and gull guano. Two days later, she got her first glimpse of the famous, terrifying jaws up close and she was instantly hooked; her fascination soon yielded to obsession-and an invitation to return for a full season. But as Casey readied herself for the eight-week stint, she had no way of preparing for what she would find among the dangerous, forgotten islands that have banished every campaign for civilization in the past two hundred years. The Devil's Teeth is a vivid dispatch from an otherworldly outpost, a story of crossing the boundary between society and an untamed place where humans are neither wanted nor needed.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Henry Holt & Company, 2005 Brand-New / Unread copy. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover; $25.00. NO writing, marks or tears. Tight spine, bright pages. 292 pages. Illustratd with photos. Synopsis A journalist's obsession brings her to a remote island off the California coast, home to the world's most mysterious and fearsome predators-and the strange band of surfer-scientists who follow them Susan Casey was in her living room when she first saw the great white sharks of the Farallon Islands, their dark fins swirling around a small motorboat in a documentary. These sharks were the alphas among alphas, some longer than twenty feet, and there were too many to count; even more incredible, this congregation was taking place just twenty-seven miles off the coast of San Francisco. In a matter of months, Casey was being hoisted out of the early-winter swells on a crane, up a cliff face to the barren surface of Southeast Farallon Island-dubbed by sailors in the 1850s the "devil's teeth." There she joined Scot Anderson and Peter Pyle, the two biologists who bunk down during shark season each fall in the island's one habitable building, a haunted, 135-year-old house spackled with lichen and gull guano. Two days later, she got her first glimpse of the famous, terrifying jaws up close and she was instantly hooked; her fascination soon yielded to obsession-and an invitation to return for a full season. But as Casey readied herself for the eight-week stint, she had no way of preparing for what she would find among the dangerous, forgotten islands that have banished every campaign for civilization in the past two hundred years. The Devil's Teeth is a vivid dispatch from an otherworldly outpost, a story of crossing the boundary between society and an untamed place where humans are neither wanted nor needed.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Gardiner, Maine, U.S.A.: The Harpswell Press , 1985 Near-new condition - ONLY writing/mark inside book is a nice gift inscription in book front - 273 pages - Tight spine - Bright pages - Nicely illustrated by George Schaab.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. Illus. by Schaab, George (drawings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Globe Pequot Pr, 1991 Very-nice copy! No writing or tears - Tight spine - Illustrated throughout - 326 pages - Corrigan was first introduced to the exciting and rewarding activity of whale-watching in 1982, and since then it has become her passion. In this field and travel guide which can also serve as a reference tool, she thoroughly and concisely introduces the reader to 16 species of whales that one might encounter. The bulk of the text is a highly informative directory dividing North America into seven areas listing over 200 tour operators and 250 excursions, each providing pertinent information as well as what kind of whales can be seen and when. Comments from marine biologists, naturalists, and tour operators further enrich these listings. This superb guide also provides a wealth of information in the supporting text, appendixes, and extensive bibliography. The format is clear and the text well organized. It is highly recommended and will prove valuable to both veteran and first-time whale watchers.. Trade Paperback. Near-Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Perennial, 2002 Very-good+, clean condition. NO remainde rmarks or clippings. Tight spine, clean pages. 367 pages. Illustrated. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Pages show slight tanning. Covers are clean (NO tears). From the Publisher On May 24, 1869, a one-armed Civil War veteran named John Wesley Powell and a ragtag band of nine mountain men embarked on the last great quest in the American West. No one had ever explored the fabled Grand Canyon; to adventurers of that era it was a region almost as mysterious as Atlantis and as perilous. The ten men set out from Green River Station, Wyoming Territory, downt he mighty Colorado in four wooden rowboats. Ninety-nine days later, just six half-starved wretches came ashore near Callville, Arizona. Drawing on rarely-examined diaries and journals, Down the Great Unknown is the first book to tell the full, dramatic story of the Powell expedition. Lewis and Clark opened the West in 1803, as memorably recreated in Stephen Ambrose's bestseller Undaunted Courage; six decades later Powell and his scruffy band aimed to resolve the West's last mystery. A brilliant narrative, a thrilling journey, a cast of memorable heroe —all these mark Down the Great Unknown as the true story of the last epic adventure on American soil.. Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Key Porter Books, 1990 Near-new condition - Appears unread. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $26.95. Tight spine - Bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears. 250 pages.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Dell Publishing, 1978 A photo of this book is available. Very-good+, clean copy of this 1978 hardback (Dura-Clad)NO remainder marks or clippings. Previous owner's signature in book front on blank page (Charles Durall). NO other writing, marks or tears inside book. Tight spine, clean pages. Pages show light tanning. 204 pages. Illustrated by John Schoenherr. Gold boards with artwork of a boy and badger on front). - A shy, lonely six-year-old wanders into the Canadian prairie and spends a summer under the protection of a badger. Hard Cover. Very Good +/No Jacket. Illus. by Schoenherr, John . 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Chelsea, Vermont: Chelsea Green Pub Co, 1985 Very-nice, clean condition. Beautiful wood engravings throughout (by Michael McCurdy). Stated Fourth Printing. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $13.50. Tight spine - Bright pages. Dustcover shows only slight wear and 1 small, closed tear at top of front. Book is in Fine Condition with clean and bright, forest-green boards (gilt lettering). NO writing, marks or tears inside book. - From the Publisher Twenty years ago Chelsea Green published the first trade edition of The Man Who Planted Trees, a timeless eco-fable about what one person can do to restore the earth. The hero of the story, Elzeard Bouffier, spent his life planting one hundred acorns a day in a desolate, barren section of Provence in the south of France. The result was a total transformation of the landscape-from one devoid of life, with miserable, contentious inhabitants, to one filled with the scent of flowers, the songs of birds, and fresh, flowing water. Since our first publication, the book has sold over a quarter of a million copies and inspired countless numbers of people around the world to take action and plant trees. On National Arbor Day, April 29, 2005, Chelsea Green is releasing a special twentieth anniversary edition with a new foreword by Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the African Green Belt Movement. About the Author: Jean Giono, the only son of a cobbler and a laundress, was one of France's greatest writers. His prodigious literary output includes stories, essays, poetry, plays, filmscripts, translations and over thirty novels, many of which have been translated into English. Giono, a pacifist, was twice imprisoned in France during World War II. He remained tied to Provence and Manosque, the little city where he was born in 1895 and, in 1970, died. Synopsis This is the twentieth anniversary edition of French writer/pacifist Giono's (1895-1970) classic tale of a shepherd who planted acorns daily for 30 years. It includes the original wood engravings by Michael McCurdy.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. Illus. by McCurdy, Michael (wood engravings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Contemporary Books, 1988 NO remainder marks or price clippings - Very-good, clean copy - Price inside dustcover: $18.95 - NO writing or marks inside book - Illustrated by Joe Hindley - Tight spine - Bright pages - 405 pages - 2 pages have tiny closed tears along outer edge (in white space) - NO other tears - A popular account of the animals of the Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago), and their keepers.. Hard Cover. Very Good +/Very Good +. Illus. by Hindley, Joe . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Fireside, 1990 Near-new conditiojn - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Photo illustrations and maps throughout - 160 pages - . Trade Paperback. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Harmony Books, 2000 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Price inside dustcover: $25.95. Tight spine, bright pages. 372 pages. Illustrated. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Synopsis In his latest collection of essays, bestselling scientist Stephen Jay Gould once again offers his unmistakable perspective on natural history and the people who have tried to make sense of it. Gould is planning to bring down the curtain on his nearly thirty-year stint as a monthly essayist for Natural History magazine, the longest-running series of scientific essays in history. This, then, is the next-to-last essay collection from one of the most acclaimed and widely read scientists of our time. In this work of twenty-three essays, selected by Booklist as one of the top ten science and technology books of 2000, Gould covers topics as diverse as episodes in the birth of paleontology to lessons from Britain's four greatest Victorian naturalists. The Lying Stones of Marrakech presents the richness and fascination of the various lives that have fueled the enterprise of science and opened our eyes to a world of unexpected wonders. KLIATT In this wide-ranging, delightful, and often amusing selection, Stephen Jay Gould presents the next to last collection of essays culled from his monthly columns in Natural History magazine. These essays were to total 300 in all before Gould ended the series in January 2000. Written in the late '90s, these pieces, mostly about 20 pages each in length, are examples of the best in the genre of the personal essay. The reader gains scientific information, certainly, but more importantly, achieves an insight into the workings of a brilliant mind. Gould is a teacher with a message. While these essays were written separately over several years, they have a thread. Over and over, Gould gently admonishes his reader that "Extremes must usually be regarded as untenable, even dangerous places on complex and subtle continua." Repeatedly, he warns against the human tendency to oversimplify, to "favor simple kinds of explanation that flow in one direction..." but which rarely explain our intricate environment. These essays can, of course, be read separately, but the reader of the entire collection will be rewarded with a glimpse of the worldview of an eminent scholar. KLIATT Codes: A Recommended for advanced students, and adults. 2000, Random House, Three Rivers Press, 372p. illus. index. Biography With his controversial opinions and larger-than-life personality, Stephen Jay Gould did for evolutionary biology what Carl Sagan did for astronomy. The Harvard paleontologist's ideas lit a spark within the scientific community, but his bestselling works also managed to engage the wider public. Through his readable and provocative works, Gould garnered acclaim as an author who could write intelligently -- and intelligibly -- about some of his field’s most arcane issues and questions.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: W H Freeman & Co, 1999 Near-new copy of this over-sized book. Appears unread. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine - Bright pages. Illustrated throughout. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 266 pages. - From The Critics Booknews These scientific outtakes from magazine, 1869-1953, compiled by Gratzer (U. of London) should not be bedside reading, for they will surely keep one entertained into the wee hours. Stephen Jay Gould (paleontology, Harvard U.) applauds the smorgasbord of iconoclastic ruminations by neglected geniuses on scholarly minutiae, animal anecdotes, and why the number "137" crops up in many formulae<- ->along with more classic scientific thought, and greats such as Francis Galton out in left field curing gout with strawberries. Like C. K. Chesterton's comment on ditchwater viewed microscopically: "... It teems with quiet fun." Reminiscent of Harvard's annual Ig Nobel Prizes for science accomplishments that "cannot or should not be reproduced." Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.. Trade Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1988 Dustcover shows minor wear & 1 small, closed tear - Book is in Fine Condition - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Stated First Edition - Price inside dustcover: $17.95 - Illustrated with photos - 179 pages - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - At a time when extensive fieldwork was unheard-of, a good deal of knowledge about the great apes came from amateurswealthy women who kept them as pets or trainer-exhibitors of traveling menageries. Robert Yerkes, the father of primatology in America, corresponded with these private owners, sharing information about behavior and care. Hahn, herself a primate fancier, calls attention to the affinity between women and apes with engaging stories about nine remarkable women. There is Gertrude Linz, a dog breeder who collected gorillas; when they became unmanageable as adults, she sent Buddy to Ringling Brothers Circus and Massa to the Philadelphia Zoo where he lived to age 55. After Maria Hoyt sold Toto to Ringling Brothers, she followed the circus around the country and eventually settled in Sarasota. A Dutchwoman, Barbara Harrisson, had on-the-job training as foster mother to orphaned orangutans in Sarawak where she made careful notes on their development and returned them to the jungle. In Arizona, Jo Fritz and her husband breed ``retired'' chimpanzeesanimals that would have been destroyed; the new chimps are loaned for medical research, chiefly for blood studies. Hahn, author of On the Side of the Apes, gives us a delightful portrait of women and their very special animal friends.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Helena, Montana, U.S.A.: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 1982 Very-good+, clean copy - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Tight spine - Bright pages - Illustrated throughout with photos and maps - 212 pages - NO remainder marks or price clippings - "Your introduction to Utah's backcountry - from th erugged northern ranges to the spectacular canyon country.". Trade Paperback. Very Good +. Illus. by Pettis, Margaret; Hall, Vern (maps). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Parnassus, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Parnassus Imprints, 1982 Very-nice clean copy - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Tight spine - Bright pages - Illustrated - 246 pages - . Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.: University of Washington Press, 1972 Price inside dustcover: $7.95 - In her first book, ISLAND IN THE SOUND, Hazel Heckman brought to life Anderson Island in Puget Sound, its people, its history, and its sadly vanishing way of life. Now, in ISLAND YEAR, she brings the same clarity of vision, warmth, and insight to the natural life og her island, recording the cycle of the seasons as an appreciative and articulate observer.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Olin, Laurie. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Longmeadow Press , 1991 Very-nice, clean condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover; $18.95. Tight spine - Bright pages. 292 pages. Illustrated throughout. Map endpapers. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. This is the book that commanded America's attention--and spearheaded the fight to save the cradle of the American environmental movement. Filled with moving, personal essays by concerned celebrities and thinkers, edited by Don Henley and Dave Marsh, it is a call to arms for anyone who cares about the environment and the future of the earth.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Longmeadow Press , 1991 This is the book that commanded America's attention--and spearheaded the fight to save the cradle of the American environmental movement. Filled with moving, personal essays by concerned celebrities and thinkers, edited by Don Henley and Dave Marsh, it is a call to arms for anyone who cares about the environment and the future of the earth.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Broadway Books, 1999 Stated First Edition - Price inside dustcover: $26.00 - Like many of us, Mark Hertsgaard has long worried about the declining health of our environment. But in 1991, he decided to act on his own concern and investigate the escalating crisis for himself. Traveling on his own dime, he embarked on an odyssey lasting most of the decade and spanning nineteen countries. Now, in Earth Odyssey he reports on our environmental predicament through the eyes of the people who live it. Earth Odyssey is a vivid, passionate narrative about one man's journey around the world in search of the answer to the essential question of our time: Is the future of the human species at risk? Combining first-rate reportage with irresistible storytelling, Mark Hertsgaard has written an essential—and ultimately hopeful—book about the uncertain fate of humankind.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Mineola, New York, U.S.A.: Dover Pubns, 1987 Very-good+ copy of this over-sized book. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, clean pages. Covers are clean (NO tears). Illustrated throughout including ready-to-use templates for making reproductions of 16 antique carvings. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Step-by-step instruction makes it easy for woodcarvers to fashion lifelike replicas of seven whistling (tundra) swans, five Canada geese and four brant (small geese popular as gamebirds in the 1800s). Double-page templates can be used directly or mounted and preserved for repeated use. Directions include helpful hints on cutting and shaping the body as well as on sanding, pinting and finishing decoys. Profile patterns can also be used to create or painted plaques or as outlines for needlework and other projects.. Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Atheneum, 1986 A photo of this book is available. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. Nicely illustrated. 135 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Powder-blue boards with metallic-green lettering (clean and bright). Annotation Describes the geography of the tundra and the animals, plants, birds, and people who have adapted to life on these arctic plains. School Library Journal Gr 5 Up In this well-organized and clearly written overview, Hiscock's enthusiasm for his subject enlivens the facts he presents, communicating the essential bleakness and beauty of the Arctic tundra. He uses as a framework the cycle of the seasons, from winter to winter, detailing the lives of plants, birds, animals, and insects. Man's impact on the tundra is increasing, often as a result of oil and mineral discoveries. Nearly all of the tundra wildlife has been affected in some way. Here is information on endangered species, on hibernation, on the mysterious life cycle of the lemming. Readers will share with the author a trip through the barren lands of Canada, which gives the narrative a more personal touch. The chapter on ``People'' describes the specific areas of the tundra as home for different groups (for instance, the reindeer herders of Lapland). The bibliography includes both adult and children's titles, and the map, glossary, and index will aid students in report writing. Soft black-and-white paintings complement the text. Nonfiction at its finestclear, accurate, with quick access to individual facts through an index and chapter headings, yet interesting throughout. Ruth S. Vose, San Francisco Public Library . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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The Thoreau Society , 1998 Very-good+, clean copy. NO remainder marks or clippings. (ISSN: 1068-5459). Illustrated throughout. Tight spine, bright pages. NO writing or tears inside book. 179 pages plus ads in back of book. Includes these authors: Jason Taylor; Eric Wilson; Richard S. Randolph; Frans G. Bengtsson; Patrick Labriola; Linda Keslar; Gordon V. Boudreau; Joel Myerson; Victor Carl Friesen. Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Holt, Rinehart And Winston, 1977 Very-nice, clean copy. NO remainder marks or dustcover clippings. Price inside dustcover: $14.95. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Dustcover is clean (NO tears). Dark-green boards with gilt lettering (clean and bright). NO writing, marks or tears inside book 186 pages. Beautiful color illustrations throughout. NO tears inside book. Tight spine, clean pages. Synopsis A naturalist's delight, and a record-breaking gift book, back in print! In 1906, Edith Holden recorded in words and images the flora and fauna of the British countryside through the changing seasons. For 70 years, her enchanting journal lay undiscovered--until 1977, when it was first published with great success (as any bookseller will recall). Now, it is back in print, ours to treasure once again. All the charm and beauty of the original remains intact in this facsimile, with Holden's carefully handwritten entries: favorite poems, personal thoughts, observations of the wildlife she saw in her native Warwickshire; and remarks on her travels throughout England and Scotland. On every page, her exquisitely rendered paintings--executed with a naturalist's eye for detail and an artist's sensitivity and skill--capture birds perched on branches, their mouths open in song; a tiny shrew mouse, sniffing the air; delicate butterflies and slithering snakes; fluttering leaves; and an array of flowers, from pink foxgloves and trailing roses to yellow water lilies. And, each spellbinding picture reflects her deep love of nature. Surely a beloved classic for a new generation of book buyers. Biography Edith Holden was born in 1871, one of seven children of a Midlands paint manufacturer. The family lived in the small village of Olton in Warwickshire, and it was there that she wrote and illustrated this book. After attending art school, she worked as an illustrator, and her drawings were published in several books. Tragically, she drowned in 1920, in the Thames at Kew, while gathering buds from chestnut trees. From the Publisher A naturalist's delight, and a record-breaking gift book, back in print! In 1906, Edith Holden recorded in words and images the flora and fauna of the British countryside through the changing seasons. For 70 years, her enchanting journal lay undiscovered--until 1977, when it was first published with great success (as any bookseller will recall). Now, it is back in print, ours to treasure once again. All the charm and beauty of the original remains intact in this facsimile, with Holden's carefully handwritten entries: favorite poems, personal thoughts, observations of the wildlife she saw in her native Warwickshire; and remarks on her travels throughout England and Scotland. On every page, her exquisitely rendered paintings--executed with a naturalist's eye for detail and an artist's sensitivity and skill--capture birds perched on branches, their mouths open in song; a tiny shrew mouse, sniffing the air; delicate butterflies and slithering snakes; fluttering leaves; and an array of flowers, from pink foxgloves and trailing roses to yellow water lilies. And, each spellbinding picture reflects her deep love of nature. Surely a beloved classic for a new generation of book buyers. . Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Ellensburg, Washington : Reecer Creek Publishing, 1997 Near-fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers are bright and clean (NO tears). 129 pages. Illustrated. Tight spine, bright pages. NO tears inside book. ONLY writing/mark inside book is "Br. 739" written in book front, on blank page.. Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. Illus. by Reece, Parks (Paintings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Woodstock, Vermont: Countryman Press, 1985 Near-new condition - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Price inside dustcover: $14.95 - ONLY writing/mark inside book is previous owner's signature in book front - on blank page (IN PENCIL) - Illustrated - 163 pages - NO tears - Tight spine - Bright pages - The passage of the seasons in a year provides the outward frame to this New England journal, depicting life on a hill farm in Vermont. The time is now, the narrator our contemporary. With warmth and intelligence she recounts events in her life, shares the indivdualyet universalflavor of her corner of the world. It is filled with the plenty of gardens, frost and wind, wildflowers, hay, bird migrations, decay and renewal, seedtime and harvest, the inevitable cycles of life. Throughout, the abiding presence of the earth and nature provides the impetus for the song, which becomes, in any season, a song of thanksgiving. Nothing showy or glamorous here, merely the quiet yet insistent, homely and humble conveying of farm life and folk wisdom.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Englewood, Colorado, U.S.A.: Westcliffe Pub, 1994 Like-new copy. Appears unread. NO writing, marks or tears. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. Illustrated throughout (mapd & photos). 270 pages. Booknews New edition of an excellent guide. Includes topographic maps, elevation profiles, fine color photos, and highly informed, detailed text. . Trade Paperback. Fine. Illus. by Fielder, John. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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The Macmillan Co., 1941 A photo of this book is available. Stated Second Printing. Very-good+, clean condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Olive-green boards (clean - shows light wear). 240 pages. Photo endpapers. Tight spine, clean pages. Pages show light tanning. Illustrated throughout. . Hard Cover. Very Good +/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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St Martin's Press, 1994 Very-nice, clean copy. Stated First Edition. Dustcover shows 3 small, closed tears. Tight spine - Bright pages. NO remainder marks or price clippings. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 288 pages. In a small and—to the untrained eye—unimpressive pond, microscopic life abounds, breeding myriad mysteries. Indeed, the mysteries ripple well beyond the pond's edge, where budding scientists stoop over their specimens, and one question in particular intrigues John Janovy: What makes these otherwise normal young people want to study parasites? The parasites that Janovy peers at in Dunwoody Pond, living their intricate lives on or in beetles, damselflies, frogs, toads, fish, and tiny crustaceans, are no less interesting and involved than the lives of the young scientists he observes in their pursuit of these microorganisms. An exploration of a small farm pond in Nebraska, the creatures that inhabit it, and the people who study them, this engaging book captures the spirit of scientific inquiry at its source. Janovy, a celebrated scientist, naturalist, and teacher, introduces us to five of his most gifted students at critical junctures in their scientific careers. As we watch these young people at work and learn about the fascinating microscopic universe that preoccupies them, we also learn firsthand about the curiosity, wonder, and excitement that animate scientific practice. As closely observed and warmly written as all of John Janovy's works, Dunwoody Pond is, above all, a highly original and insightful meditation on the nature of science itself.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Mayflower Books, Inc., 1978 Near-new copy of this over-sized hardback. Stated First American Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $14.95. 200 pages. Very-nicely illustrated throughout. Tight spine, bright pages. . First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Nelson Doubleday, Inc., 1926 Thirty-one, beautiful COLOR illustrations (nature/wildlife) Photographic offset lithography - 181 Pages - Near-Fine condition - NO writing - NO tears - Tight spine - From the book: when you go to the theatre you want to know, before the curtain rises, where the different scenes of the play are laid, and who the chief actors are. The theatre program gives you this information. You may lose some of your enjoyment in the play if you do not know some of these things beforehand. In the same way, if you are going to enjoy the year-long spectacle of Nature to the utmost, you want to know who the bird, animal, insect, flower, and tree actors are, and a little about the parts they play in the continuous performance whose separate "acts" are the months, and whose "scenes" are laid in the woods and fields, It will make your pleasure in the outdoors pageant far greater if you know, before you start out upon your ramble through the country or the city park, just about what you may expect to see..... you therefore need a "program of nature" to tell you at what time of the year, and in what place, you are likely to find the different birds, butterflies, animals, and plants. That is why this book has been repared. It was designed as a supplementary volume to the newly revised "Nature Library" .. Hard Cover. Near-Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by R.E Todhunter . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Doubleday & Company, 1947 Very-good copy of this 1947 hardback. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine - Bright pages. Nicely illustrated with wood engravings by Nora S. Unwin. 279 pages. This book originally belonged to the University of Illinois, Women's Club. Their, small sticker is on the bottom of the spine. A card envelope is pasted in the back of the book. NO other library markings of any kind. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Unwin, Nora S.(Wood Engravings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S.A.: Waterbrook Press, 2005 Near-new copy. Appears unread. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears. 374 pages. Synopsis Joining her husband in the fight to create a home out of a rugged stretch of sagebrush, rattlesnakes, and sand in eastern Oregon, Jane Kirkpatrick uneasily relinquishes the security of a professional career; the convenience of electricity, running water, and a phone line; and, perhaps most daunting, the pleasures of sporting a professional manicure. But the pull of the land is irresistible, and they dream of gathering their first harvest from a yet-to-be-planted vineyard. Rather than the simple life they had envisioned, Jane and Jerry find themselves confronting flood and fire, government bureaucracies, and runaway calves, among other disheartening setbacks. Jane frequently questions the sanity of pioneering in this remote area, known as Starvation Point, and she fights against panic with each trip down the seven-mile, boulder-strewn, rut-carved "driveway" she calls "the reptile road," which threatens to spill them into the ravine with every lurch of the truck. But as she learns to navigate her new life, this novice rancher discovers that disappointment, isolation, and danger can't compete with the generosity of their rural community, the strength of family bonds, and the faithfulness of the God who planted in their hearts the dream of carving a refuge out of an inhospitable land. Biography Jane Kirkpatrick is the best-selling author of two nonfiction books and nine novels, including A Name of Her Own and the acclaimed Kinship and Courage series. Jane is a winner of the coveted Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage Center and National Cowboy Hall of Fame. A licensed clinical social worker as well as an inspirational retreat leader and speaker, she lives with her husband still on those 160 acres in eastern Oregon. . Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Hudson Street Press, 2005 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Illustrated. NO writing, marks or tears. 278 pages. Tight spine, bright pages. Synopsis What drives a man to travel to sixty countries and spend a fortune to count birds? And what if that man is your father? Richard Koeppel's obsession began at age twelve, in Queens, New York, when he first spotted a Brown Thrasher, and jotted the sighting in a notebook. Several decades, one failed marriage, and two sons later, he set out to see every bird on earth, becoming a member of a subculture of competitive bird watchers worldwide all pursuing the same goal. Over twenty-five years, he collected over seven thousand species, becoming one of about ten people ever to do so. To See Every Bird on Earth explores the thrill of this chase, a crusade at the expense of all else—for the sake of making a check in a notebook. A riveting glimpse into a fascinating subculture, the book traces the love, loss, and reconnection between a father and son, and explains why birds are so critical to the human search for our place in the world. BACKCOVER: "Marvelous. I loved just about everything about this book." Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman "A lovingly told story . . . helps you understand what moves humans to seek escape in seemingly strange other worlds." Stefan Fatsis, author of Word Freak "Everyone has his or her addiction, and birdwatching is the drug of choice for the father of author Dan Koeppel, who writes affectionately but honestly about his father's obsession." Audubon Magazine (editor's choice) "As a glimpse into human behavior and family relationships, To See Every Bird on Earth is a rarity: a book about birding that nonbirders will findjust as rewarding." Chicago Tribune . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1959 Very-good+, clean copy of this 1959 book. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Apparent First Edition. Illustrated with 63 drawings by the author. 171 pages. Tight spine - NO writing, marks or tears inside book.. Hard Cover. Very Good +/Very Good +. Illus. by Kohn, Harold E. (drawings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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William B. Eerdmans, 1963 A photo of this book is available. Very-nice, clean copy of this 1963 hardback. Apparent First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $3.95. Nicely illustrated by the author. 190 pages. Tight spine, clean pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. . Hard Cover. Near-Fine/Very Good +. Illus. by Kohn, Harold E. (drawings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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