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"How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying is a book for anyone who likes to go on nature walks and would like to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to come across-no matter what region they're in. Author Ellen Zachos shares her considerable expertise, acquired over decades of foraging in every part of North America. She offers clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, in addition to any potential lookalikes, as well as critical...
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From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all cats are obligate carnivores; they survive only by preying upon other animals, and they have become one of evolution's most successful predatory lineages of mammals. Wild Cats of the World explores...
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This comprehensive and beloved guide reveals the most ubiquitous and remarkable species of North American birds, clearly organized by family and paired with identification tips, behavior, vocal descriptions, and more. The new edition features a "Backyard Basics" section from the world's most prolific birdwatcher, Noah Strycker, with tips on attracting and feeding your favorite birds and creating bird-friendly landscapes. Also included are updated...
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"This guide is an invaluable reference for all anglers looking to identify their catch. It contains detailed descriptions, accurate illustrations, and best of all, tips about the best rigs to catch each species. The first are laid out in an alphabetical format that groups the particular species together, such as the bass, cichlids, perch and so on. Whatever fish you're chasing you'll find all the information you need to catch it and identify it in...
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With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There?s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don?t grow in Arizona. Learn about 135 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree?s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars...
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Wildflowers of the Mountain West is a useful field guide that makes flower identification easy for the general outdoor enthusiast. Covering New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada and Oregon, this book is perfect for the enthusiasts who has little botanical knowledge but would like to know more about the wildflowers they are seeing. Organized by flower color for easy reference, plant records include the common and scientific names, a description...
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Meticulously researched and illustrated with thousands of photographs taken in the field, Insects is a landmark reference for any naturalist or entomologist. The illustrated picture keys allow quick identification of insect orders, families and individual insects. Comprehensive chapter introductions discuss the form and biology of each order--back cover.
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