Dark Spots In The Tall Grass

Author : Judi King
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9783757832964

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Dark Spots in the Tall Grass by Judi King Pdf

Ob tanzende Grenzbeamte, freundliche Giraffen oder verblüffte Nashörner, Judi King's Buch 'Dark Spots in the Tall Grass' bietet neben persönlichen Beobachtungen vielfältige Einblicke in die Geschichte von Lesotho und Südafrika. Eine unterhaltsame Reisebeschreibung, die das Unerwartete mit historischen Bezügen verbindet. A journey through Lesotho and South Africa experiencing the unexpected from eloquent animals to a vehicle going berserk. With a sense of curiosity and humour, the author blends historic facts and personal reflections. Her travelogue gives you background information while taking you on an entertaining journey.

Author : Mo Griffin
Publisher : Wheatmark, Inc.
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781604949537

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Night Riders in the Tallgrass by Mo Griffin Pdf

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781609621315

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The Ecology of a Tallgrass Treasure: Audubon's Spring Creek Prairie by Paul Johnsgard Pdf

This book describes the major plant and animal components of Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, an 850-acre National Audubon Society tallgrass prairie in Lancaster County, southeastern Nebraska. In addition to providing a species list of the area's plants (368 species), there are comprehensive annotated lists of its birds (240), mammals (43), reptiles (23), and amphibians (10). There are also variably complete annotated lists of the area's butterflies (76), sphinx moths (30), silk moths (7), dragonflies (24), damselflies (11), grasshoppers (9), katydids (11), mantids (2), and walkingsticks (2). Brief profiles of life histories and ecologies of 55 animal and 7 plant species are included, as well as information on nearly 100 public-access native grasslands in eastern Nebraska. The text comprises more than 68,000 words, 400 references, and a glossary of 125 biological/scientific terms as well as more than 40 line drawings by the author.

Author : Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780799369106

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Field Guide to South African Spiders by Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman Pdf

This is the first-ever field guide to provide information on a vast spectrum of spider species based on their morphology, behaviour and distribution. It’s the first book to introduce all 70 South African spider families including 370 major genera and more than 860 of the more common species. It includes illustrations of all of the families, genera and species as well as more than 2 000 colour photographs and 843 maps. - A thorough summary of morphology, biology and habitat requirements is provided - Species with medical importance are discussed - The morphological characters of all known spider families from South Africa are provided and illustrated with notes on their behavior as well as further reading material - Short morphological data with notes on behaviour and distribution of 370 major genera and 860 species is provided This field guide’s purpose is to enable observers to identify spiders in the field. One of the difficulties facing a spider-watcher is that a large number of spider species are small and extremely well camouflaged and are therefore not easily seen. For some genera you will need a magnifying glass or microscope to be able to identify the specimen to generic or species level. Many species can only be identified by a specialist who has access to a good microscope and the relevant literature. Most of the spiders were photographed alive in their natural settings and only some rare and smaller species were photographed using a camera mounted on a microscope. The illustrations and descriptions make it easy for an inexperienced spider-watcher to identify many of the common species encountered in and around the house. The spiders were divided according to the free-living species and those that build intricate webs to catch their prey. The free-living spiders were further divided according to those found on the vegetation and those living on the ground. Spiders are an abundant, diverse and highly successful group of animals. They are commonly found on farms, in gardens and also in houses. They are important predators in all terrestrial ecosystems and are regarded as the “best friends” of gardeners and farmers in sustainable agriculture because they have the important task of regulating the numbers of potentially harmful insects and mites. However, they are feared and maligned because of the venom they produce. We hope this field guide will help save the lives of a few spiders. It will be valuable for the man on the street, researchers, conservation agencies, students, gardeners, farmers, as well as spider-watchers and photographers.

Author : Roland Menge
Publisher : Roland Menge
Page : 1885 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Against the War by Roland Menge Pdf

AGAINST THE WAR is a historical novel examining the response of the Vietnam War generation to the Vietnam War and the effect of the war on American society. The novel follows the intertwined lives of four friends, rowing team mates, who graduate from college in 1967, at the height of the war. Two of the four friends become involved in the war, one as a combat pilot and one as a medic. The other two of the four friends, in seeking to avoid the war, become involved in the counter culture that arises from the anti-war movement. The novel also follows the lives of the four women who become the eventual companions of the four men.

Author : Doug Wechsler
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781435863637

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Leopard Frogs by Doug Wechsler Pdf

Also known as the meadow frog and the grass frog, the leopard frog sports distinctive spots. Like the big cat, a leopard frog lurks in the tall grass, waiting for prey. But as Doug Wechsler says, “You would hardly think this is a dangerous creature, unless you were a grasshopper.” Beautiful photos and helpful hints will draw students into the life cycle of this unique frog.

Author : Stephen King,Joe Hill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476710822

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In the Tall Grass by Stephen King,Joe Hill Pdf

Now a major motion picture streaming on Netflix! Mile 81 meets “N.” in this novella collaboration between Stephen King and Joe Hill. As USA TODAY said of Stephen King’s Mile 81: “Park and scream. Could there be any better place to set a horror story than an abandoned rest stop?” In the Tall Grass begins with a sister and brother who pull off to the side of the road after hearing a young boy crying for help from beyond the tall grass. Within minutes they are disoriented, in deeper than seems possible, and they’ve lost one another. The boy’s cries are more and more desperate. What follows is a terrifying, entertaining, and masterfully told tale, as only Stephen King and Joe Hill can deliver.

Author : M. Randhawa
Publisher : Partridge Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781482869576

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The Disastrous Climatic Change by M. Randhawa Pdf

"A miraculous opportunity arrives for the wild life to pay back all the horrid belongings to the mankind". When it becomes the case of extreme neccessity for the people of Bridge Field to attain all the facts about the vacinity,they decide few plans to tackle the unaccountable situation appearing to get worsen. As a part to play in whatever they have decided, they are having a building process of fences going on around that of the town. After finishing up with the fences, the sheriff is now placing guards on duty for the nights to watch out for anything which appears hazardous. On the other side, even the people who are not going to be on duty are all awake. It seems like that the tiredness of the whole day while working on the fences which they have got is also not going to stand as a barrier.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015047365781

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NASA Technical Translation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sylvan T. Runkel,Dean M. Roosa
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781587298448

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Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie by Sylvan T. Runkel,Dean M. Roosa Pdf

This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1989, Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the huge grasslands that once stretched from Manitoba to Texas. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new photographs, this reliable field companion will introduce tallgrass prairie wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. Each species account is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to dyes to hairbrushes. Runkel and Roosa say that prairies can be among the most peaceful places on earth; certainly they are among the most beleaguered. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of the prairie landscape.

Author : Sandra Dallas
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429917179

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Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas Pdf

An essential American novel from Sandra Dallas, an unparalleled writer of our history, and our deepest emotions... During World War II, a family finds life turned upside down when the government opens a Japanese internment camp in their small Colorado town. After a young girl is murdered, all eyes (and suspicions) turn to the newcomers, the interlopers, the strangers. This is Tallgrass as Rennie Stroud has never seen it before. She has just turned thirteen and, until this time, life has pretty much been what her father told her it should be: predictable and fair. But now the winds of change are coming and, with them, a shift in her perspective. And Rennie will discover secrets that can destroy even the most sacred things. Part thriller, part historical novel, Tallgrass is a riveting exploration of the darkest--and best--parts of the human heart.

Author : Shirley Shirley
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781587292200

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Restoring the Tallgrass Prairie by Shirley Shirley Pdf

Iowa is the only state that lies entirely within the natural region of the tallgrass prairie. Early documents indicate that 95 percent of the state—close to 30 million acres—was covered by prairie vegetation at the time of Euro-American settlement. By 1930 the prairie sod had been almost totally converted to cropland; only about 30,000 acres of the original “great green sea” remained. Now, in this gracefully illustrated manual, Shirley Shirley has created a step-by-step guide to reconstructing the natural landscape of Iowa and the Upper Midwest. Chapters on planning, obtaining and selecting plants and seeds, starting seeds indoors, preparing the site, planting, and maintenance set the stage for comprehensive species accounts. Shirley gives firsthand information on soil, moisture, sun, and pH requirements; location, size, and structure; blooming time and color; and propagation, germination, and harvesting for more than a hundred wildflowers and grasses. Shirley's sketches—all drawn from native plants and from seedlings that she grew herself—will be valuable for even the most experienced gardener. While other books typically feature only the flowering plant, her careful drawings show the three stages of the seedlings, the flower, and the seedhead with seeds as well as the entire plant. This practical and attractive volume will help anyone dedicated to reconstructing the lost “emerald growth” of the historic tallgrass prairie.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : MINN:31951P01170091T

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The Combat Edge by Anonim Pdf

Author : Norman Arlott,Ber van Perlo
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691193922

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The Complete Birds of the World by Norman Arlott,Ber van Perlo Pdf

"This is a book like no other--the only truly comprehensive, one-volume illustrated guide to all of the world's birds, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List. Featuring more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates, this accessible and authoritative encyclopedic reference presents incredibly detailed, accurate, and beautiful paintings of more than 10,700 species by some of the world's best bird artists, led by the legendary Norman Arlott and Ber van Perlo. In addition, The Complete Birds of the World provides detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pages--including facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution. The result is a visual and verbal feast that captures the astonishing variety of bird life around the planet--and that will be cherished by any birder." -- Amazon.

Author : Belinda Yuen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319924441

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Ageing and the Built Environment in Singapore by Belinda Yuen Pdf

This book contains a collection of studies that have been conducted among older residents in Singapore. Different methods, from surveys to crowd sourcing, have been used to investigate the older adults’ lived experiences and social participation in the residential environment. The findings reveal that older residents interact with the built environment in ways that reflect their changing capabilities and lifestyles. Since the built environment – where we live and go – can have an important impact on our daily lives, especially among older people, understanding these experiences and perceived needs is important to help older individuals age within their community.