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Migration Mysteries - Adventures, Disasters, And Epiphanies In A Life With Birds

by John H. Rappole

~~33,06€~~ 29,75€ 10% OFF

 Research scientist John H. Rappole’s lifelong journey has been in search of one thing—finding out why birds migrate. The developer and chief proponent of the "dispersal theory" of bird migration, Rappole takes readers on a tour of the decades-long discovery process that led him to propose a counter to the still-widely accepted "northern home," or weather-based theory of migration. Migration Mysteries: Adventures, Disasters, and Epiphanies in a Life with Birds starts with Rappole’s early field work and follows through all of the subsequent twists and turns of his career and life. In a delightfully approachable style, Rappole introduces the people, places, quandaries, and dangers he encountered during the years he spent in Mexico, Central America, and the United States studying the migration patterns of birds. His account also serves as a wake-up call for conservation as, Rappole observes, the habitats for migratory birds are disappearing year by year. Cast as the author’s "swan song" on the topic of bird migration, this lively account of Rappole’s life’s work will delight birders, researchers, and general readers alike. Offered as both a follow-up to his recent, more theoretical work, Bird Migration: A New Understanding, and as a kind of valedictory message to colleagues, friends, supporters, and interested onlookers, Migration Mysteries is more than just what the author describes as "a biography of an idea," it is also an entertaining and informative portrait of the life and work of one of America’s most influential wildlife biologists.
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Naturalist'S Austin - A Guide To The Plants And Animals Of Central Texas

by Jim Weber e Lynne M. Weber

~~19,81€~~ 17,83€ 10% OFF

 Naturalists Jim and Lynne Weber guide readers to the surprising natural diversity found in the urban wildscapes of the Texas capital city and beyond. With clarity and depth of knowledge, this book provides a tour that includes nearly 700 species of plants and animals native to the region.
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Big Years, Biggest States - Birding In Texas And Alaska

by Lynn E. Barber

39,75€ + 10% CARD

 At as states with both coastal and international boundaries, Texas and Alaska provide countless opportunities to see the most seasonally varied, far flying, and specifically adapted birds in the world. As Barber chronicles her travels throughout these landscapes, birders alike will appreciate her lively and informative prose and commitment.
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Secrets Of Snakes - The Science Beyond The Myths

by David A. Steen

33,13€ + 10% CARD

 Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths.
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Pandas To Penguins - Ethical Encounters With Animals At Risk

by Melissa Gaskill

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 Nature journalist Melissa Gaskill profiles twenty-five species and one endangered ecosystem. She provides basic information about each animal's behaviour and biology, descriptions of the threats they face, and maps, photographs, and first-person accounts of wildlife watching.
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When Good Gardens Go Bad - Earth-Friendly Solutions To Common Garden Problems

by Judy Barrett

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 Gardens do not take care of themselves. Poor soil, pests, disease, fungus, and inclement weather can ruin plants and a gardener's zeal. In When Good Gardens Go Bad, veteran author and pioneer organic gardener Judy Barrett offers safe, practical, and inexpensive advice for handling common garden problems and challenges.
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Dama Gazelles - Last Members Of A Critically Endangered Species

by Elizabeth Cary Mungall

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 Dama gazelles, the largest of the gazelles, were once a common sight in Northern Africa, with a habitat ranging from the Atlantic Ocean east almost to the Nile River. Today, these animals are critically endangered. Elizabeth Cary Mungall brings together experts from around the world and offers a comprehensive reference book on these animals.
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Circle Gardening - Growing Vegetables Outside The Box

by Kenneth E Spaeth

95,40€ + 10% CARD

 As more people become concerned with food safety as well as the environment, vegetable gardening offers an opportunity to grow produce at home. In Circle Gardening, Kenneth E. Spaeth Jr., a soil and ecosystem specialist, provides a fresh approach and thorough guide to vegetable gardening for all gardeners, experienced and beginner alike.
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Amphibians And Reptiles Of Texas - With Keys, Taxonomic Synopses, Bibliography, And Distribution Maps

by James R. Dixon

32,79€ + 10% CARD

 Previous editions published in 1987 and 2000.
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Naturalist'S Austin - A Guide To The Plants And Animals Of Central Texas

by Jim Weber e Lynne M. Weber

~~51,31€~~ 46,18€ 10% OFF

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 Naturalists Jim and Lynne Weber guide readers to the surprising natural diversity found in the urban wildscapes of the Texas capital city and beyond. With clarity and depth of knowledge, this book provides a tour that includes nearly 700 species of plants and animals native to the region.
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Bats Of Texas

by Christine L. Hice, David J. Schmidly e Loren K. Ammerman

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 Revision and enlargement of: Bats of Texas / David J. Schmidly. 1991.
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Amphibians And Reptiles Of The Us-Mexico Border States/Anfibios Y Reptiles De Los Estados De La Frontera Mexico-Estados Unidos

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 In the first bilingual work on the reptiles and amphibians of the US-Mexico border, top herpetologists come together to describe the herpetofauna of the states of this region, which includes more than 600 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, turtles, sea turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and sea snakes.
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Easy Edibles - How To Grow And Enjoy Fresh Food

by Judy Barrett

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 Veteran gardener and author Judy Barrett's book dispels the idea that growing plants we can eat is harder than growing plants we can't eat, and introduces readers to the idea of placing plants that can produce in an ordinary landscape a harvest of herbs, vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
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Building An Ark For Texas - The Evolution Of A Natural History Museum

by Walt Davis

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 Recounted through the eyes of a major participant, this book tells the story of the Dallas Museum of Natural History from its beginning in 1922 as a collection of specimens celebrating the plants and animals of Texas to its metamorphosis in 2012 as the gleaming Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
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Nature Watch Big Bend - A Seasonal Guide

by Jim Weber e Lynne M. Weber

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 In this information-packed, month-to-month guide to the wildlife, plants, and natural events that define the seasonal cycles in Big Bend National Park, naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber offer a richly illustrated guide to the natural rhythms of this beautiful and remote region in far West Texas.
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Texas Cacti - A Field Guide

by Brian Loflin e Shirley Loflin

19,91€ + 10% CARD

 An illustrated field guide to more than one hundred of the cacti most often found in Texas and the surrounding region. It opens with an illustrated introduction to cactus habitat and anatomy. It is suitable for botanists, amateur naturalists, and cactus enthusiasts.
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Frogs And Toads Of Big Bend National Park

by Gage H. Dayton, Linnea Dayton e Raymond Skiles

10,75€ + 10% CARD

 Taking a look at the eleven amphibian species that call Texas' Big Bend National Park home, this work is designed to help visitors of all ages and levels of experience understand how amphibians use the park's environment and where each species is likely to be found.
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Birding The Southwestern National Parks

by Roland H. Wauer

14,06€ + 10% CARD

 Here, parks interpreter Roland H. Wauer introduces birdwatching in the national parks of the American Southwest. From California to Texas, from popular destinations such as Arizona's Grand Canyon to the undiscovered shores of Amistad National Recreation Area, Wauer visits 14 sites and gives his advice on what birds to expect and how to find them.
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Insects Of The Texas Lost Pines

by Scott B. Fleenor e Stephen Welton Taber

20,70€ + 10% CARD

 In an isolated pine forest on the eastern edge of Central Texas, there lies an island of diversified life known as the Lost Pines. Here Stephen Welton Taber and Scott B. Fleenor discovered some rare and never-before-described species of invertebrates, over 280 of which are included in this work.
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Amphibians And Reptiles Of Theusâ€“Mexico Border States/Anfibios Y Reptiles De Los Estados De La Frontera Mexicoâ€“Estados Unidos

by Julio A. Lemos-Espinal

97,34€ + 10% CARD

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 In the first bilingual work on the reptiles and amphibians of the US-Mexico border, top herpetologists come together to describe the herpetofauna of the states of this region, which includes more than 600 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, turtles, sea turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and sea snakes.
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Birding Hot Spots Of Santa Fe, Taos, And Northern New Mexico

by Barbara Hussey e Judith Liddell

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 In their second guide to birding in New Mexico, Judy Liddell and Barbara Hussey share their experiences and intimate knowledge of the best places to find birds in and around Santa Fe and other areas in northern New Mexico. The authors describe 32 sites organized by geographic regions.
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Naturalist'S Guide To The Texas Hill Country

by Mark Gustafson

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 In this guide, biologist Mark Gustafson introduces residents and visitors to the history, geology, water resources, plants, and animals found in the nineteen counties occupying the eastern part of the Edwards Plateau, the heart of the Hill Country. He profiles three hundred of the most common and unique species from all of the major groups of plants and animals.
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Yes, You Can Grow Roses

by Judy Barrett

19,86€ + 10% CARD

 <DIV>We hear roses are hard to grow. . . . We hear they require constant care and treatment. . . . Depending on where we live, we hear they can’t stand the heat . . . the cold . . . the humidity . . . the arid air. The list of reasons not to grow roses is long, yet we persevere.—from the first chapter Most gardeners have tried, with more or less success, to grow roses. For a plant that has been in cultivation all over the world for millennia, roses have an oddly persistent reputation for being finicky and disease-prone, difficult to establish, and in need of constant tending. And then you see a sprawling shrub, loaded with yellow blossoms, spilling carelessly over a church dumpster or a climbing mass of red roses clambering over a chain link fence. You wonder why growing a rose bush in your backyard should be so intimidating. Now, veteran gardener and author Judy Barrett tackles the persistent rumors and illusions that inhibit many of us from trying our hand at cultivating roses. She answers the most common questions (how to water, prune, train, and choose the best locations, among others) and then points readers in the direction of the many good choices to be had among both antique and old roses (the Bourbons and China roses, for example) and some newer varieties (hybrid teas, miniatures, and others). She also gives advice about cold-hardy roses and offers tips for ensuring success with heat- and drought-tolerant Earth-Kind® roses. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs throughout, Yes, You Can Grow Roses will convince you that these beautiful plants are not nearly as fussy, frail, and persnickety as you thought. By following Barrett’s advice, you’ll enjoy season after season of durable, aromatic beauty in your garden. </div>
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Wildlife Of The Concho Valley

by Terry C. Maxwell

26,49€ + 10% CARD

 Provides the first comprehensive summary of the animal life in this under covered region of the state, which also happens to be his home territory. Uniquely qualified after a lifetime of study and field work, Maxwell places the region in its biogeographic context and then charts the history of vertebrate investigation there from the seventeenth century to the present.
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