Zombie Tits And Astronaut Fish And Other Weird Animals

Author : Rebecca Crew,Becky Crew
Publisher : University of New South Wales Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Animals
ISBN : 174223321X

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Zombie Tits and Astronaut Fish and Other Weird Animals by Rebecca Crew,Becky Crew Pdf

Did you know that the peacock mantis shrimp has the most powerful punch on Earth? That vampire spiders are attracted to your smelly socks? That the lesser water boatman is the loudest animal in the world and its instrument is its own penis? Or that concave-eared frogs have a secret language that only males can hear? From the mother-eating black-lace weaver spiders to Texas horned lizards that can shoot jets of poisonous blood from their eyes, this book from fearless science blogger Becky Crew will introduce you to a menagerie of the worlds weirdest animals.

Author : Becky Crew
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440563355

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Zombie Birds, Astronaut Fish, and Other Weird Animals by Becky Crew Pdf

Take a walk on the weird side! Astronaut fish swimming in zero gravity? Fluffy little birds hungry for brains? Transformer butterflies morphing in midair? It's either a bad trip or one crazy safari. Becky Crew takes you on the latter by mixing serious scientific facts with lighthearted anthropomorphic stories. Each animal profile starts with a short, humorous day-in-the-life-of bit that leads into the real science of these really strange creatures. Becky keeps things fresh by mixing in her wit with the interesting facts. From naked mole rat reproduction to the Wolverine-style defenses of Cameroon's hairy frogs, Zombie Birds, Astronaut Fish, and Other Weird Animals packs enough information for one heck of a nature walk.

Author : Caleb Compton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1528944658

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A Book of Rather Strange Animals by Caleb Compton Pdf

Author : David Hackett Fischer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 019974369X

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Albion's Seed by David Hackett Fischer Pdf

This fascinating book is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time. In this sense, nearly all Americans are "Albion's Seed," no matter what their ethnicity may be. The concluding section of this remarkable book explores the ways that regional cultures have continued to dominate national politics from 1789 to 1988, and still help to shape attitudes toward education, government, gender, and violence, on which differences between American regions are greater than between European nations.

Author : Stephen Garnett,John Woinarski,David Lindenmayer,Peter Latch
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486307425

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Recovering Australian Threatened Species by Stephen Garnett,John Woinarski,David Lindenmayer,Peter Latch Pdf

Australia’s nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But much has been lost, and the ongoing existence of many species now hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our biodiversity, many Australians, and government and non-government agencies, have devoted themselves to the challenge of conserving and recovering plant and animal species that now need our help to survive. This dedication has been rewarded with some outstanding and inspiring successes: of extinctions averted, of populations increasing, of communities actively involved in recovery efforts. Recovering Australian Threatened Species showcases successful conservation stories and identifies approaches and implementation methods that have been most effective in recovering threatened species. These diverse accounts – dealing with threatened plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals – show that the conservation of threatened species is achievable: that it can be done and should be done. They collectively serve to inform, guide and inspire other conservation efforts. This is a book of hope and inspiration. It shows that with dedication, knowledge and support, we can retain and restore our marvellous natural heritage, and gift to our descendants a world that is as diverse, healthy and beautiful as that which we have inherited.

Author : Christie Wilcox,Bethany Brookshire,Jason G. Goldman
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780300197556

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Science Blogging by Christie Wilcox,Bethany Brookshire,Jason G. Goldman Pdf

Here is the essential how-to guide for communicating scientific research and discoveries online, ideal for journalists, researchers, and public information officers looking to reach a wide lay audience. Drawing on the cumulative experience of twenty-seven of the greatest minds in scientific communication, this invaluable handbook targets the specific questions and concerns of the scientific community, offering help in a wide range of digital areas, including blogging, creating podcasts, tweeting, and more. With step-by-step guidance and one-stop expertise, this is the book every scientist, science writer, and practitioner needs to approach the Wild West of the Web with knowledge and confidence.

Author : Jane McCredie,Natasha Michell
Publisher : NewSouth
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781742241654

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The Best Australian Science Writing 2013 by Jane McCredie,Natasha Michell Pdf

Could the dodo make a comeback? What does science tell us about the sex in Fifty Shades of Grey? Is giving up meat really the greenest option? Can you use tweets to spot a psychopath? Do birds make art? What do the Cold War and climate science have in common? And can a psychologist interpret your farts? The Best Australian Science Writing 2013 brings together great writing about life and the universe, including contributions from poets and psychologists, comedians and climate commentators, neuroscientists and novelists, star-gazers and science journalists. With a foreword by superstar comedian, musician and self-confessed science-nerd, Tim Minchin, this provocative collection is chock-full of intrigue, curiosity and controversy. Read this. Your brain will love you for it.

Author : John Conway,C. M. Kosemen,Darren Naish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Animals, Fossil
ISBN : 1291177124

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All Yesterdays by John Conway,C. M. Kosemen,Darren Naish Pdf

All Yesterdays is a book about the way we see dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Lavishly illustrated with over sixty original artworks, All Yesterdays aims to challenge our notions of how prehistoric animals looked and behaved. As a criticalexploration of palaeontological art, All Yesterdays asks questions about what is probable, what is possible, and what iscommonly ignored.Written by palaeozoologist Darren Naish, and palaeontological artists John Conway and C.M. Kosemen, All Yesterdays isscientifically rigorous and artistically imaginative in its approach to fossils of the past - and those of the future.

Author : Barbara Creed
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136750755

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The Monstrous-Feminine by Barbara Creed Pdf

In almost all critical writings on the horror film, woman is conceptualised only as victim. In The Monstrous-Feminine Barbara Creed challenges this patriarchal view by arguing that the prototype of all definitions of the monstrous is the female reproductive body.With close reference to a number of classic horror films including the Alien trilogy, T

Author : Amber Dusick
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781460309865

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Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures by Amber Dusick Pdf

"The drawings aren't very good, Mama." —Crappy Boy, age 5 Of course you love being a parent. But sometimes, it just sucks. I know. I'm Amber Dusick and I started my blog Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures because I needed a place to vent about the funny (and frustrating) day-to-day things that happened to me as a parent. Turns out, poop is hilarious! At least when you're not the one wiping it up. This book won't make your frustrating moments any less crappy. But these stories about my Crappy Baby, Crappy Boy and my husband, Crappy Papa, will hopefully make you laugh. Because you're not alone. And sometimes the crappiest moments make the best memories. Parenting is wonderful! And also, well, you know.

Author : Bec Crew,Rebecca Crew
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1922388130

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Creatura by Bec Crew,Rebecca Crew Pdf

Becky Crew is a Sydney-based science communicator with a love for weird and wonderful animals. From strange behaviours and special adaptations to newly discovered species and the researchers who find them, her topics celebrate how alien yet relatable so many of the creatures that live amongst us can be. This collection of stories focuses on Australia and the local region, which is home to some perfectly charming oddballs.

Author : Winston Groom
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307947406

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Forrest Gump by Winston Groom Pdf

The modern classic that inspired the beloved movie starring Tom Hanks. Six foot six, 242 pounds, and possessed of a scant IQ of 70, Forrest Gump is the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this classic comic tale. His early life may seem inauspicious, but when the University of Alabama’s football team drafts Forrest and makes him a star, it sets him on an unbelievable path that will transform him from Vietnam hero to world-class Ping-Pong player, from wrestler to entrepreneur. With a voice all his own, Forrest is telling all in a madcap romp through three decades of American history.

Author : Mark Hallett,Mathew J. Wedel
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421420288

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The Sauropod Dinosaurs by Mark Hallett,Mathew J. Wedel Pdf

Anyone with a passion for dinosaurs or prehistoric life will cherish this once-in-a-generation masterpiece.The book includes the following features: Over 200 full-color illustrations More than 100 color photographs from museums, field sites, and collections around the world Thoughtfully placed drawings and charts Clearly written text reviewed by major sauropod researchers Descriptions of the latest sauropod concepts and discoveries A field guide to major groups of sauropods Detailed skeletal reconstructions and anatomical restorations A comprehensive glossary

Author : Rob Moore
Publisher : John Murray One
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781473640290

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Life Leverage by Rob Moore Pdf

You are just one small step away from the life you know you deserve. It's time to leverage your life. Life Leverage means taking control of your life, easily balancing your work and free time, making the most money with the minimum time input & wastage, and living a happier and more successful life. Using Rob Moore's remarkable Life Leverage model, you'll quickly banish & outsource all your confusion, frustration and stress & live your ideal, globally mobile life, doing more of what you love on your own terms. Learn how to: - Live a life of clarity & purpose, merging your passion & profession - Make money & make a difference, banishing work unhappiness - Use the fast-start wealth strategies of the new tech-rich - Maximise the time you have; don't waste a moment by outsourcing everything - Leverage all the things in your life that don't make you feel alive 'This book shows you how to get more done, faster and easier than you ever thought possible. A great book that will change your life'. Brian Tracy, bestselling author of Eat That Frog

Author : Michael Gross
Publisher : Broadway
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780767932653

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Unreal Estate by Michael Gross Pdf

A history of lucrative real estate in Los Angeles shares the lesser-known contributions of a range of figures from Douglas Fairbanks and Marilyn Monroe to Howard Hughes and Ronald Reagan. By the best-selling author of Rogues' Gallery.