Биология, биофизика, биохимия

A killer. A manhunt. The triumph of justice and of the wolf.The greatest event in Yellowstone history.Greater Yellowstone was the last great truly intact ecosystem in the temperate zones of the earth—until, in the 1920s, U.S. government agents exterminated its top predator, the gray wolf. With traps and rifles, even torching pups in their dens, the killing campaign was entirely successful. The howl of the “evil” wolf was heard no more. The “good”...

THE FORM WITHIN is the fascinating story of two hundred years of pioneering brain research, told from the unique perspective of the only brain scientist who has been, and still remains, an active participant in that story throughout the past seventy years: Karl H. Pribram.In THE FORM WITHIN, Dr. Pribram takes us on a compelling journey from the dawn of our collective “recorded perceptions” in cave paintings to our greatest achievements as a species. He explains the important...

This text is designed to enable cat owners to understand their feline friend better as well as to protect it from hazards and illness, monitor its health, deal with emergencies, and cope with ageing. The book includes complementary medicine for cats and advice on feeding.

· A must-have project book for dedicated and intermediate quilters to quilt outside of their comfort zone and build confidence · Learn to transfer traditional blocks to modern quilts · Includes 14 step-by-step projects to combine fabrics from different lines and genres to encourage mixing and matching · Provides 4 sidebar features for every pattern to boost confidence: Leap of Faith suggestions, Confidence Booster tips, alternative digital colorations, and Fearless Takeaways lists · Written...

Cows, sheep, and goats, oh my! Know Your Hobby Animals is an essential guide to discovering loads of interesting facts about 172 popular breeds of chickens, pigs, goats, cows, and sheep. A complete compilation of the most popular farm animals within the Know Your… series, you’ll learn all about each breed’s unique characteristics, history, breeding, personality, and more. Fun and fascinating, this engaging and collective guide will turn both the young and old into farm animal enthusiasts!

What does it take to succeed in sports? The formula for being a champion can be distilled into several skill sets that are essential for playing at a competitive level, with some of the most important being strength, speed and stamina. This full colour illustrated training guide takes an in-depth look at your muscles at work during various sporting activities, making it crystal clear how to tailor your training to your specific needs. Whether you play football, baseball, tennis, basketball,...

A unique guide, reference work and graphic education tool suitable for any woman interested in understanding how her body functions during exercise and in formulating a personal exercise program. Over 90 exercises that will help you sculpt your entire body, ranging from free-weights and fixed weights to routines employing machines and aerobics. All exercises accompanied by detailed anatomical illustrations that show exactly which muscles are being used and how. Comprehensive separate...

The Arctic, long described as the world’s last frontier, is quickly becoming our first frontier—the front line in a world of more diffuse power, sharper geopolitical competition, and deepening interdependencies between people and nature. A space of often-bitter cold, the Arctic is the fastest-warming place on earth. It is humanity’s canary in the coal mine—an early warning sign of the world’s climate crisis. The Arctic “regime” has pioneered many innovative...

Save money and make yourself more self-sufficient by using alternative energy, choosing sustainable materials, and cutting down on waste. This practical guide has all the answers for converting your building to be eco-friendly. Creating an Eco-Friendly Home & Workplace offers accessible information on everything from using better lighting and improving air quality to creating better insulation and installing solar panels. With chapters covering light, power, heat, shelter, air, waste, and...

The Bestselling Classic Updated for Surfers, Sailors, Oceanographers, Climate Activists, and Those Who Love the Sea First published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. The original author, Willard Bascom, was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information, based on theory and statistics, but also anecdotal observation and personal experience. It brought to the general public...

How the famous and not-so-famous like-minded citizens all gave their time, expertise, and money to build a park legacy of incomparable benefit The Palisades park and historic site system in New York and New Jersey is a significant anchor-point for the spread of national and state parks across the nation. The challenge to protect these treasures began with a brutal blast of dynamite in the late nineteenth century and continues to this day. Palisades: The People’s Park presents the story of...

"Animal Internet is a most important book. This excellent work could be a strong catalyst for people to rewild, to reconnect and become re-enchanted with all sorts of mysterious and fascinating animals, both local and distant. By shrinking the world it will bring humans and other animals together in a multitude of ways that only a few years ago were unimaginable."—Marc Bekoff, University of Colorado, author of Rewilding Our Hearts: Building Pathways of Compassion and Coexistence ...

The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each of KCB's critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guides covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest dog!

This guide is suitable for all levels of photographers. 100 Ways to Take Better Nature and Wildlife Photographs features 100 practical and inspiring tips on every aspect of the genre. Guy Edwardes' breath-taking pictures accompany his eas-to-follow advice on a wide range of subjects from capturing the actions of large mammals to snapping wild birds and flowers in the garden. With tips on everything from technique to composition, coping with extreme field conditions to Photoshop software...

Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent’s best countries for game viewing — making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer. This is the only guidebook that effectively assists readers in choosing the best destinations for the kind of wildlife experience...

HÜHNERHALTUNG IM EIGENEN GARTEN LEICHT GEMACHT Schritt für Schritt zum selbstversorger Selbstversorgung und artgerechte Tierhaltung sind wieder in aller Munde. Immer mehr Familien wünschen sich frische Eier von glücklichen Hühnern, die für viele Kinder wiederum schnell zu geliebten Haustieren werden. KATY SHEA MORMINO, international bekannt als The Chicken Chick, ist eine absolute Expertin auf dem Gebiet der privaten Hühnerhaltung. Ihr preisgekrönter Blog ist mittlerweile der Dreh- und...

This workbook is loaded with exercises, how-to sections and checklists, all designed to serve as a supplemental support for students to apply the principles and concepts learned from the textbook it accompanies. With instructions and explanations written in a conversational style, it will help the student understand why the assignments are being used, why the skills they are developing are relevant and how the exercises relate to the textbook content.

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