Nature S Best Display And Camouflage

Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : OCLC:1245638967

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Nature's Best Display and Camouflage by Tom Jackson Pdf

Some animals have developed astounding plumage, skin and fur which perfectly meets their needs. From the pangolin, which is covered in 'plates of armour' to protect it from predators, to the leafy appearance of the weedy sea dragon, that allows it hide amongst the seaweed, the creatures featured in this book have developed appearances that are both unique and out-of-this-world. Find out more about these marvels of nature and learn how evolution has shaped each animal's appearance - whether it is trying to blend in with its surroundings, pretend to be a different species or draw attention to how deadly it is. Vivid, arresting photography paired with captivating animal encounters make this book a thrilling introduction to some of the basics of evolutionary theory.

Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0750287993

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Nature's Best: Display and Camouflage by Tom Jackson Pdf

Some animals have developed astounding plumage, skin and fur which perfectly meets their needs. From the pangolin, which is covered in 'plates of armour' to protect it from predators, to the leafy appearance of the weedy sea dragon, that allows it hide among the seaweed, the creatures featured in this book have developed appearances that are both unique and out-of-this-world. Find out more about these marvels of nature and learn how evolution has shaped each animal's appearance - whether it is trying to blend in with its surroundings, pretend to be a different species or draw attention to how deadly it is. Vivid, arresting photography paired with captivating animal encounters make this book a thrilling introduction to some of the basics of evolutionary theory.

Author : Budd Titlow
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780762797707

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Bird Brains by Budd Titlow Pdf

Through a hundred short vignettes accompanied by stunning avian portraits, Bird Brains takes a look at the antics, behaviors, and idiosyncrasies of wild birds from the viewpoint of a professional wildlife biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer. Titlow understands the often wild and wacky lives of birders--those who are always ready and willing to drop everything at a moment’s notice and "twitch off" to some exotic locations just to add another checkmark to their life lists. His engaging stories, complemented by vivid images, provide a fascinating compendium of wild bird lore perfectly suited to the 65-million-plus birders across the United States.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Camouflage (Military science)
ISBN : UCAL:$B74224

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Camouflage for Troops of the Line by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780962757

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World War II Tactical Camouflage Techniques by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

This book explains and illustrates the actual materials and techniques adopted (both successfully and unsuccessfully) by tactical units – i.e. the concealment of personnel, weapons, equipment, field positions, and movement by infantry riflemen and weapons crews, artillerymen, and vehicle crews. It covers all areas and seasons in the European and Mediterranean theaters of operations, for the US, British, German, and Soviet armies. It includes camouflage of the person, personal equipment, and weapons; natural materials and “expedient” techniques; issued camouflage materials such as nets, ponchos, etc; the principles of camouflaging equipment and vehicles, of positioning and terrain integration, the effects of light and shadow, and the use of decoy and dummy positions. Featuring meticulous full-color artwork and specially selected period photographs, this absorbing study casts new light on the camouflaging techniques developed by the major armies of World War II on a host of European battlefields.

Author : Alan Henderson,Deanna Henderson,Jessie Sinclair
Publisher : Museum Victoria
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780975837085

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Bugs Alive by Alan Henderson,Deanna Henderson,Jessie Sinclair Pdf

Looking after Australian invertebrates in captivity.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Motor vehicle driving
ISBN : IND:30000090000021

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Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Biology
ISBN : OSU:32435026011650

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Annual Biology Colloquium by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nathan Fasten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Biology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105011578064

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Contributions of Biological Science to Victory by Nathan Fasten Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105015316446

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Air Pictorial by Anonim Pdf

Author : William J. Jackson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625647900

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American Tricksters by William J. Jackson Pdf

Tricksters are known by their deeds. Obviously not all the examples in American Tricksters are full-blown mythological tricksters like Coyote, Raven, or the Two Brothers found in Native American stories, or superhuman figures like the larger-than-life Davy Crockett of nineteenth-century tales. Newer expressions of trickiness do share some qualities with the Trickster archetype seen in myths. Rock stars who break taboos and get away with it, heroes who overcome monstrous circumstances, crafty folk who find a way to survive and thrive when the odds are against them, men making spectacles of themselves by feeding their astounding appetites in public--all have some trickster qualities. Each person, every living creature who ever faced an obstacle and needed to get around it, has found the built-in trickster impulse. Impasses turn the trickster gene on, or stimulate the trick-performing imagination--that's life. To explore the ways and means of trickster maneuvers can alert us to pitfalls, help us appreciate tricks that are entertaining, and aid us in fending off ploys which drain our resources and ruin our lives. Knowing more about the Trickster archetype in our psyches helps us be more self-aware.

Author : Mike Featherstone,Roger Burrows
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848609143

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Cyberspace/Cyberbodies/Cyberpunk by Mike Featherstone,Roger Burrows Pdf

How can we interpret cyberspace? What is the place of the embodied human agent in the virtual world? This innovative collection examines the emerging arena of cyberspace and the challenges it presents for the social and cultural forms of the human body. It shows how changing relations between body and technology offer new arenas for cultural representations. At the same time, the contributors examine the realities of human embodiment and the limits of virtual worlds. Topics examined include: technological body modifications, replacements and prosthetics; bodies in cyberspace, virtual environments and cyborg culture; cultural representations of technological embodiment in visual and literary productions; and cyberpunk science fiction as a pre-figurative social and cultural theory.

Author : United States. Department of the Army
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780359123742

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FM 5-20 Camouflage 1968 by United States. Department of the Army Pdf

FM 5-20 Camouflage 1968-05-29"This manual provides a comprehensive reference and guide in all aspects of camouflage. It describes in detail the principles involved in concealing or disguising troops, vehicles, weapons, and field installations. The last chapter discusses the planning for and the operation of decoys and decoy installations. For technical information regarding the natural and artificial materials and equipment available for both concealment and visual deception, the reader is referred to TM 5-200."

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780744055870

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Natural History by DK Pdf

A monumental and beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history--its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms--this landmark of reference publishing has been extended and updated. In the 11 years since this book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, The Natural History Book now includes discoveries such as the olinguito (the "kitty bear" of the Andean cloud forest) and the painted mannakin of Peru. It takes advantage of the first living observations of the giant squid and the deep-sea anglerfish. And it has reorganized the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding. All this ensures that this, the only ebook to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, remains the benchmark of illustrated natural history references. Written by a worldwide team of natural history experts, The Natural History Book is the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for any nature lover. From granites to grapevines, from microbes to mammals, The Natural History Book is the ultimate celebration of the diversity of the natural world.

Author : David Harris
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781527564572

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Karen Barad’s Feminist Materialism by David Harris Pdf

This book discusses the prodigious output of one of the most influential proponents of social theory, Professor Karen Barad. Her work attracts a wide readership in feminist theory and politics, philosophy and science studies, and she pursues a particular interdisciplinary approach—“diffraction”—to pursue links and connections between these disciplines. Her new terminology, including terms like “intra-action”, has been widely explored and applied. She shows how these terms have been developed from her interest in quantum theory, especially the work of Niels Böhr. This book is an “immanent critique”, exploring the processes by which different academic concerns and schools have been connected and treated as examples of a very general account of how the whole universe works, which Barad terms “agential realism”. There is no intention here to reject or dismiss these arguments, to replace them with a rival account, or to adopt some detached “objective” stance, although any alternatives which occur during the process are acknowledged and briefly discussed. The main objective in this book is to consider the consistency of Barad’s arguments and how they have been used in actual discussions. Some of the supporting work, by other authors like Haraway, Kirby, Schrader and Ziarek, is also considered in six chapters covering the quantum world, animals and machines as nonhuman agents, social relations as intra-actions, diffraction as a method, and general philosophical underpinnings.