Биология, биофизика, биохимия
6036 кн.
Drought. Wildfire. Extreme flooding. How does climate change affect the daily work of scientists? Ecological restoration is often premised on the idea of returning a region to an earlier, healthier state. Yet the effects of climate change undercut that premise and challenge the ways scientists can work, destabilizing the idea of “normalcy” and revealing the politics that shape what scientists can do. How can the practice of ecological restoration shift to anticipate an...
| Автор | Shana Lee Hirsch |
The first book to look at the very best tailwater fisheries across the U.S. and Canada, from Terry & Wendy Gunn – fly-fishing icons, and owners and operators of Lees Ferry Anglers, on the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam. Each chapter is written by an expert outfitter or guide for their featured tailwater chapter, including contributions from such seminal figures in the sport as Pat Dorsey, Craig Mathews, Mike Lawson, Tim Linehan, and others. Detailed GIS maps accompany each tailwater,...
| Автор | Terry Gunn |
The best fly fishing is found in places of astonishing beauty! On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation creating the National Park Service, a new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for protecting existing national parks and monuments and those yet to be established. By doing so, he not only preserved America’s most remarkable natural wonders, but he also created protections for some of the most idyllic fly-fishing locations in North America. 25...
| Автор | Terry Gunn |
From the owner and operator of the Davidson River Outfitters, this where-to guide highlights the best fly-fishing destinations in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas each chapter contributed by the author, an expert outfitter, or guide for the featured water. These destinations, covering multiple species from brookies and browns to smallmouth, largemouth and redfish to saltwater stripers,...
| Автор | Kevin Howell |
Carp are tantalizingly close, no matter where you are. They will challenge you technically, test your patience, and make you question your fly fishing bona fides more than any other freshwater fish. And they get really big; they’ll put you into your backing fast. As Trout Unlimited’s Chris Hunt says in his foreword, “Enjoy the journey that comes with fly fishing for carp. And leave your 4-weight home.” Sporting nicknames like the golden bonefish, carp are finally getting the attention they...
| Автор | Kirk Deeter |
"My Life in Fishing is a poignant reminder of what true legends are made of." – Andy Mill, Olympian, five-time Gold Cup Champion, and author of A Passion for Tarpon Stu Apte is one of the most recognized and storied figures in saltwater fishing – in all of fishing – and a larger-than-life legend in the sport. He has held, or still holds, over six dozen IGFA world records for various species, gear, line, and tippet. In My Life in Fishing, as only the most accomplished captain and guide...
| Автор | Stu Apte |
When world-class fly fishing is the centerpiece, but not the whole vacation! From historic Grayling, Manchester, and Rangeley; to modern Asheville, Park City, and Silverthorne; to well-known Basalt, Jackson, and West Yellowstone; the Unites States is home to some of the best launch points in the world offering not only exceptional trout fishing, but plenty to do off the water as well. Whether you start by floating the Big Hole or the Delaware; wading the Davidson or the Frying Pan; exploring...
| Автор | Bob Mallard |
From the author of the groundbreaking Muskie on the Fly, this where-to destination guide highlights the best pike fisheries fly fishing from the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe – the best pike fly-fishing destinations across the globe! And with particular emphasis on finding big pike, not hammer handles! Each chapter is written by the author, includes comments from local guides, as well as detailed GIS maps highlighting each body of water and access roads. Also includes suggestions for gear,...
| Автор | Robert S. Tomes |
In today's society most of us are move at a rapid pace and have taken on more responsibilities than ever before. In turn, this has caused a surge in stress levels. If you are among the millions who deal with the consequences of chronic stress including: exhaustion, chronic fatigue, weight gain and depression, Dr. Lena Edwards can help.<br><br>Dr. Edwards is a highly respected internist who is also Board Certified and Fellowship Trained in Functional and Regenerative Medicine....
| Автор | Dr. Lena Ph.D. Edwards |
Human beings are complex. For all our contemporary knowledge and ability, however wonderful and widely available, people around the world face a crisis of human identity that calls into question the meaning of existence and the basis of moral behaviour. Responding to these challenges, Joe Kapolyo recognizes both the authority of the Bible, which teaches that people are created in the image of God but also corrupted by rebellion and sin, and the relevance of distinctly African perspectives on...
| Автор | Joe M. Kapolyo |
Drained by a half-dozen major watersheds, cut by a network of deep ravines and fronting on a Great Lake, Toronto is dominated by water. Like most cities, though, Toronto has mismanaged its water, from the decades-long transformation of the city’s creeks into sewersheds to the alteration of Toronto’s waterfront. Recently, the trend of fettering Toronto’s water and putting it underground has been countered by persistent citizen-led efforts to recall and restore the...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
What Future: The Year's Best Writing on What's Next for People, Technology, and the Planet , edited by Meehan Crist and Rose Eveleth, is a best of the year anthology featuring new writing by and about the scientists, writers, journalists, and philosophers who are proposing the options that lay not just ahead, but beyond us. Focused on in-depth long-form journalism and essays, What Future tackles issues critical to our future: climate change and human migration, feminism and gender...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
The future is here and, frankly, it sucks. Without doubt, our culture is at a crossroads. Political strife and economic crises are byproducts of a larger looming challenge, one in which we will have to ask ourselves what constitutes a meaningful life. We must do the hard work of imagining a different kind of reality for ourselves. It's work that anticipates the worst but sees hope on the other side of catastrophe, or at least possibility; that presumes disaster and says, now what? A...
| Автор | Группа авторов |
From green-lifestyle mavens who endorse products on social media to natural health activists sponsored by organic food companies, the marketplace for advice about how to live life naturally is better stocked than ever. Where did the curious idea of buying one�s way to sustainability come from?In no small part, as Andrew Case shows, the answer lies in the story of entrepreneur and reformer J. I. Rodale, his son Robert Rodale, and their company, the Rodale Press. These pioneers of...
| Автор | Andrew N. Case |
Updated with the latest information on all recognized feline breeds, this valuable reference source includes a survey of feline history and evolution, a detailed description of the attributes that make a purebred cat, a summary of feline genetics, and an in-depth discussion of conformation, color, and coat. The breed profiles follow, with each profile accompanied by color photos and a bar graph-style at-a-glance summary of the breed's characteristics.<BR><BR>Approximately 45...
| Автор | J. Anne Helgren |
Kids and dogs are naturally attracted to each other, and this brand-new title introduces boys and girls to the responsibilities and the joys of puppy care, training, and companionship. Topics covered include– <BR> <BR> <LI> Purchasing puppy supplies <LI> Housetraining and socializing your puppy <LI> Understanding your puppy's behavior and body language <LI> Keeping your puppy out of trouble <LI> The basics of puppy training <LI> Fun and games...
| Автор | Colleen Pelar |
2018 winner of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) award for best book on training and sportsDiscover the best training methods for your German Shepherd! Books in B.E.S. Training Your Dog series offer breed-specific advice on virtually every aspect of canine training, including housetraining, obedience to basic verbal commands and hand signals, and walking on a leash. Also covered are humane methods of breaking a dog's bad habits. The German Shepherd is intelligent and a quick...
| Автор | Brandy Eggeman |
Updated with the latest information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, this lavishly illustrated volume has an all-new design and features a treasure trove of information for dog lovers, owners, breeders, and prospective buyers. It begins with a detailed discussion of breed evolution, focusing on the physical and behavioral traits that distinguish one canine breed from another. The book's main section profiles more than 175 breeds, including 27 new breeds, arranged in...
| Автор | D. Caroline Coile Ph.D. |
–Differs from nearly all other dinosaur fiction in that the reader is brought into the past rather than dinosaurs being brought to our time. –Unlike most other dinosaur fiction, Hell Creek portrays the Cretaceous Period with great realism, so the reader feels that he/she is actually there. –The book was written by two novelists who are also scientists, and the science (painstakingly reviewed by three paleontologists)is dead-on accurate and current. –This book is of interest to...
| Автор | Майкл Грациано |
If you think that Yorkies are delicate, retiring, and shy…think again. The Yorkie possesses a big dog personality and a big dog attitude inside that cute little doggie body. Dog fanciers who love the diminutive Yorkie quickly learn why this spirited pooch has been a favorite, funny, and feisty pet since the nineteenth century. This <i>Pet Owner's Manual</i> on the Yorkshire terrier will teach you everything you need to know about how to make life with your lovable little...
| Автор | Sharon Lynn Vanderlip |
Thriving – LifeStyles with Love!<br>A collection of short stories for inspiration.<br><br>"Wonderful little Pepper-Uppers."<br>Each saga is shaped as a photo-essay and most need only a few minutes to read.<br><br>A different way to get a glimpse into the every-day life in Thailand – a travelogue.<br><br>These are a few of the people that have left particularly large impressions. Knowing them has provided inspiration, energy and...
| Автор | Sheba Suphannahong |
This ebook is for the modern traveler – the bold, the brave, and those that want to use technology for new insights.<br><br>Our quirky Frontier Town (Nakhon Phanom) is the perfect place to use as a base for adventure, research, exploration, chill-out and more:<br>* The most spectacular river-caves in the world are across the Mekong in Laos<br>* Ancient stone walls (equal to those in Angkor Wat) can be found meandering the Mekong<br>* Relics of the Buddha...
| Автор | Sheba Suphannahong |
An exhaustive resource for penguin-o-philes, amateur and academic alike, Penguin-Pedia unites careful analysis of the behavior, habitat, reproduction, feeding habits, and population levels of all seventeen penguin species with the author s personal observations and reflections. Each chapter draws on a wealth of scientific data and reports, as well as providing detailed measurements and weights of penguins from various colonies and nests. An extensive bibliography will direct students of the...
| Автор | David Inc. Salomon |
One of the most important political transitions to occur in South Asia in recent decades was the ouster of Nepal�s monarchy in 2006 and the institution of a democratic secular republic in 2008. Based on extensive ethnographic research between 2003 and 2015,�Making New Nepal�provides a snapshot of an activist generation�s political coming-of-age during a decade of civil war and ongoing democratic street protests.Amanda Snellinger illustrates this...
| Автор | Amanda Therese Snellinger |