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Describes the anatomies of venomous snakes, along with their diversity and distribution. This title looks at the various types of snake venom and the ways that each type attacks the body. From bamboo pitvipers to deep-diving seasnakes, and from adders and asps to terciopelos and the massasaugas, it examines these enthralling creatures.

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Experience firsthand the inspiring, heartwarming, and heart-wrenching bonds between wounded veterans and their service and companion animals.

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In this richly illustrated account, James Hamilton explores the scientific and cultural history of the volcano. The book moves from Greek and Roman myth to the earliest-known wall painting of an erupting volcano in 6200 BC, to the distinctive colours of Andy Warhol, to Michael Sandle's exploding mountains of the 1980s.

(Spiral bound, Spiral-Bound)

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In the spirit of marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson's sea trilogy, the story evokes the wonder, the sorrow, and the conflicts associated with this member of the suborder Mysticetes.

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Offers an examination of nature television - and what it reveals about human society. This book traces the history of the wildlife genre from its origins in precinematic, colonial visual culture to its contemporary status as flagship programming on global television and explores evolving beliefs about, and attitudes toward, animal subjects.

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Waterfall: Nature and Culture Brian J. Hudson portrays these natural wonders in an entirely new light.

(Hardback)

This is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to identify the ducks, geese, and swans of North America, Europe, and Asia. With 72 stunning color plates (that include more than 920 drawings), over 650 superb photos, and in-depth descriptions, this book brings together the most current information on 84 species of Eurasian and North American waterf

(Spiral bound)

This straightforward guide presents essential information for identifying clouds, understanding the weather, and staying safe in adverse conditions.

(Paperback)

This user-friendly guide helps readers untangle the mystery of spider webs and demystify the many purposes of silk, featuring over 40 species of spiders and their webs.

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This book tells the story of the two magnificent whale species found along the Western Australian coastline - the humpback and the right whale. Both whales were caught close to the coast and were overfished to near extinction - and are now coming back to the delight of locals and tourists alike.

(Spiral bound)

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Investigates the majesty, the mystique, and the mystery of cats, uncovering surprising insights into the feline mind and the feline world, illustrated by anecdotes of cats they have known. This book poses questions such as: What ethical obligations do we have to cats And, are cats more rational than humans

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Do humans take dogs for walks, or are the dogs taking us for a ride This book searches for answers with the eyes of an analyst and the mind of a philosopher. It is intended for thoughtful dog-lovers who want to sniff out the deeper issues raised by dogs and their relationships with humans.

Winner of a 2000 BC Book Award and a BC Bestseller

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The often unrecognised hurt of losing a pet is given a name, disenfranchised grief. Just what you need when your pet companion has died and it seems that no one understands. This book explains the grief in a common sense, practical and sensitive way.

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"The ideas behind Stevens's stories such as the inherent equality and nobility of all species are affecting and thought-provoking." Publishers...

Colourful, information packed and user-friendly, this guide introduces the 50 best wildlife viewing spots on Vancouver Island, from the busy Victoria waterfront to Nanaimo's Buttertubs Marsh to 'Gator Gardens' in Alert Bay.

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Full of examples that extend beyond the training pen, "Whole Heart, Whole Horse" offers good sense and information that can make people more astute, capable, and sensitive horse trainers. 12 b&w photos.

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Many horse trainers, even those who claim to follow the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses that fail to obey a human's request are doing do as much out of perversity as ignorance. This book offers good sense and information that can make you a capable, and sensitive horseman or horsewoman - and human being.

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What color will a chameleon turn if it lies on a chessboard Why are flounders flat How do sea urchins make love How did wolves become big and bad Why do animals migrate across Africa Which animal has the longest tongue Do fish spit and Why are polar bears white This title deals with these questions.