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Author : Tish Rabe
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780307976246
Two Christmas stories featuring the Cat in the Hat and his friends Sally and Nick.
Author : Douglas Fields
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780698194311
The startling new science behind sudden acts of violence and the nine triggers this groundbreaking researcher has uncovered We all have a rage circuit we can’t fully control once it is engaged as R. Douglas Fields, PhD, reveals in this essential book for our time. The daily headlines are filled with examples of otherwise rational people with no history of violence or mental illness suddenly snapping in a domestic dispute, an altercation with police, or road rage attack. We all wish to believe that we are in control of our actions, but the fact is, in certain circumstances we are not. The sad truth is that the right trigger in the right circumstance can unleash a fit of rage in almost anyone. But there is a twist: Essentially the same pathway in the brain that can result in a violent outburst can also enable us to act heroically and altruistically before our conscious brain knows what we are doing. Think of the stranger who dives into a frigid winter lake to save a drowning child. Dr. Fields is an internationally recognized neurobiologist and authority on the brain and the cellular mechanisms of memory. He has spent years trying to understand the biological basis of rage and anomalous violence, and he has concluded that our culture’s understanding of the problem is based on an erroneous assumption: that rage attacks are the product of morally or mentally defective individuals, rather than a capacity that we all possess. Fields shows that violent behavior is the result of the clash between our evolutionary hardwiring and triggers in our contemporary world. Our personal space is more crowded than ever, we get less sleep, and we just aren't as fit as our ancestors. We need to understand how the hardwiring works and how to recognize the nine triggers. With a totally new perspective, engaging narrative, and practical advice, Why We Snap uncovers the biological roots of the rage response and how we can protect ourselves—and others.
Author : David George Haskell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781101561065
A biologist reveals the secret world hidden in a single square meter of old-growth forest—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Pen/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Combining elegant writing with scientific expertise, The Forest Unseen "injects much-needed vibrancy into the stuffy world of nature writing" (Outside, "The Outdoor Books That Shaped the Last Decade") In this wholly original book, biologist David Haskell uses a one- square-meter patch of old-growth Tennessee forest as a window onto the entire natural world. Visiting it almost daily for one year to trace nature's path through the seasons, he brings the forest and its inhabitants to vivid life. Each of this book's short chapters begins with a simple observation: a salamander scuttling across the leaf litter; the first blossom of spring wildflowers. From these, Haskell spins a brilliant web of biology and ecology, explaining the science that binds together the tiniest microbes and the largest mammals and describing the ecosystems that have cycled for thousands- sometimes millions-of years. Each visit to the forest presents a nature story in miniature as Haskell elegantly teases out the intricate relationships that order the creatures and plants that call it home. Written with remarkable grace and empathy, The Forest Unseen is a grand tour of nature in all its profundity. Haskell is a perfect guide into the world that exists beneath our feet and beyond our backyards.
Author : Elizabeth Jenner
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241416235
Explore the beauty of winter in this new edition of What to Look For in Winter. Despite the bare branches and long, dark nights, winter in the UK is a season full of life. The clear winter skies are filled with birds and the early morning frost reveals the tracks of nocturnal creatures. T his book takes a closer look at hoar frost, woodland fungi, clear starry skies and morning mists as the secrets of winter begin to appear in the world around us. Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: What to Look For in Spring What to Look For in Summer What to Look For in Autumn
Author : Thomas M. Paikeday
Publisher : Crown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015046783208
Author : David A. Christie,James Ferguson-Lees
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408135501
'Covering every species of raptor on the planet, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in birds of prey.' - Birdwatch This guide covers all the world's 313 raptor species illustrated with adult, juvenile and selected immature plumages as well as main geographical races. There are illustrations of over 2000 perched and flying birds, some with typical prey and facing texts summarising length, wingspan, male-to-female proportion, shape and flight. The text is further enhanced with line drawings illustrating specific points about identification and behaviour.
Author : Ariana Franklin
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780143194354
1141 AD: King Stephen is warring with his cousin Empress Matilda over the throne of England. Every cathedral, every castle, every seat of power will swear fealty to one or the other – but not every stronghold is as strategic or as valuable as Kenniford Castle in Oxfordshire. Its mistress, 16 year old Maud of Kenniford swears fealty to Stephen, but Matilda’s forces have decreed that she marry the odious John of Tewing. Life in the Fenlands carries on as usual - that is until the mercenaries ride through the marsh. And a small red-haired girl named Em is snatched and carried off. After the soldiers have finished with her they leave her for dead. But fenland girls are not easy to kill. Although she has lost all memory of her past life including her name, Em survives and falls under the protection of Gwyl, a Breton archer. Together Gwyl and his new protege--now crop-headed and disguised as a boy--travel through the countryside giving archery exhibitions. But there is one man who hasn't forgotten the little red-haired girl. He has some unfinished business with her and he is determined to finish it. And one freezing winter in an Oxfordshire castle completely besieged, he might well get his chance...
Author : John Rickards
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781405916301
They have the body of a slaughtered woman. They have a half-naked man standing over her. They have no idea how to make him talk. And so they call in ex-FBI interrogator Alex Rourke to the traumatized Maine town of Winter's End. But as Rourke probes the mind of the enigmatic 'Nicholas', he is forced to re-examine his own past .... Strange things have been happening in Winter's End. The question is why. And if the man in custody does hold the answers to crimes both present and past, then Alex will have to get to them - and quickly. Because it soon becomes clear that what Nicholas has been waiting for from the beginning - is Alex Rourke.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465473479
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this wild and scenic state. Tour the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, ride the Alaska Marine Highway or brave the cold to catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing Northern Lights: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within color-coded chapters. Discover the best of Alaska with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska: - Over 25 color maps help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Alaska, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and area plans show in detail the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Independence Mine State Historical Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and more - Color photographs of Alaska's natural wonders - glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and rivers, forest trails, mountains, Arctic tundra - plus harbor towns, villages and the state's largest city, Anchorage - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Anchorage, the Kenai peninsula, Prince William Sound, Southeast Alaska, Western Interior Alaska, Eastern Interior Alaska, Southwest Alaska, Arctic and Western Alaska - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the history of Alaska, land and ecology, people and society, and festivals and events that take place throughout the year - Experience Alaska with features on the Native cultures and peoples of Alaska, volcanoes and earthquakes, Alaska's glaciers, landscape and wildlife, Russian culture, dog sledding, and more - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus transport, visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Alaska. DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The Independent Planning to explore more of America? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide USA. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Author : Reshma S. Ruia
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Voyages and travels
ISBN : 0143032100
Iyer Experiences And Depicts These Lonely Places With The Same Wit, Vitality And Insight That Distinguish His First Two Books And The Result Is A Memorable Gallery Of Countries Poignantly Isolated In Spirit And Time' San Francisco Examiner What Does The Elegant Nostalgia Of Argentina Have In Common With The Raffish Nonchalance Of Australia? And What Do Both These Countries Have In Common With North Korea? They Are All `Lonely Places' Cut Off From The Rest Of The World By Geography, Ideology Or Sheer Weirdness. And They Have All Attracted The Attention Of Pico Iyer. Whether He Is Documenting The Cruising Rites Of Icelandic Teenagers, Being Interrogated By Tipsy Cuban Police Or Summarizing The Plot Of Bhutan'S First Feature Film (`A $6500 Spectacular About A Star-Crossed Couple: She Dies, He Throws Himself On The Funeral Pyre, And Both Live Happily Ever After As An Ox And A Cow'), Iyer Is Always Uncannily Observant And Acerbically Funny.
Author : Maria Walther
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506380056
In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two-page read-aloud experiences for 101 picture books that tune you into what to notice, say, and wonder in order to bolster students’ literacy exponentially. A first-grade teacher for decades, Maria is a master of “strategic savoring.” Her lesson design efficiently sparks instructional conversations around each book’s cover illustration, enriching vocabulary words, literary language, and the ideas and themes vital to young learners. Teachers, schools, and districts looking to energize your core reading and writing program, search no further: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud delivers a formula for literacy development and a springboard to joy in equal parts.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : PSU:000026356556
Author : Michael E. Haskew
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-23
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440217869
Collecting the Good War "This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."—Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hailed as "The Greatest Generation," the men and women who fought in World War II carried an unimaginable burden. Their date with destiny, both horrendous and heroic, shaped the world we know today. This newly expanded second edition of Warman's World War II Collectibles serves as a living tribute to these brave souls, as well as a guide to the remarkable and historical items that survived titanic battles. Brimming with expert collecting advice, detailed information and spectacular color images, this book is designed to provide perspective and guidance to the extraordinary world of World War II collectibles. This one-of-a-kind package features: • 1,100 full-color photos of collectibles from Allied and Axis forces • Coverage of uniforms, headgear, accouterments, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, daggers, swords, and personal items • 3,000 listings with updated current-market prices • Helpful collecting advice, price and availability ratings, and reproduction alerts
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1588 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Indexes
ISBN : UCD:31175033803068
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112089607870
