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Published in 1647, this was the first book identifying New England animal and plant life, medicinal recipes of the Native Americans, and other natural lore. It concludes with a chronology of events in New England from 1492 to 1672. A Massachusetts Historical Society Book.Author:...

Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to...

Fifty-four myths from around the world, many from Native America are collected and retold in this edition originally published in 1902.Author: Florence HolbrookISBN-10: 1557094659ISBN-13: 9781557094650Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1997Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.12h x 6.10w x 0.55d

The life force is not composed of electrons, protons and neutrons. Therefore, it does not consist of any of the elements that exist within our universe. It does not consist of matter, energy or motion. So, what is it? Where did it come form?...

An anthology of writings and artwork by noted wood engraver Clare Leighton. Clare Leighton was one of the most prolific and highly regarded wood engravers of her time, leaving behind a body of work that reflected her rural life in Britain and North America....

A conceptual model of the Great Basin carbonate and alluvial aquifer system was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey for a regional assessment of groundwater availability as part of a national water census.Author: U. S. Department of the InteriorISBN-10: 1499550634ISBN-13: 9781499550634Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF WILDWOOD DEAN, records a dream born out of desperation, on a cold winter weekend in 1986, a dream that carried me back to my beloved Red River-my lifelong dream. Recorded within the pages of the Wildwood Dean saga, is...

The matsutake mushroom continues to be a highly sought delicacy, especially in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisine. Matsutake Worlds explores this mushroom through the lens of multi-species encounters centered around the matsutake's notorious elusiveness. The mushroom's success, the contributors of this volume argue, cannot...

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, "The Lord is king " 1 Chronicles 16:31 God's creation is magnificent. Creation gives us insight into the very nature of God through the amazingly intricate details...

What does it mean to BE an OMie? An OMie embraces the practice of yoga and the power of nature to better their mind, body, and soul. They understand the importance of spreading loving kindness and caring for their self, their commUNITY, and Mother...

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, "The Lord is king " 1 Chronicles 16:31 God's creation is magnificent. Creation gives us insight into the very nature of God through the amazingly intricate details...

Much of the public water supply in the Lahaina District, west Maui, Hawai'i, is pumped from a freshwater lens in volcanic rocks.Author: U. S. Department of the InteriorISBN-10: 1499644124ISBN-13: 9781499644128Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/23/2014Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.22d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.Author: William Emerson RitterISBN-10: 1497967511ISBN-13: 9781497967519Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

Since 1992, Devils Lake in northeastern North Dakota has risen nearly 30 feet, destroying hundreds of homes, inundating thousands of acres of productive farmland, and costing more than $1 billion for road raises, levee construc-tion, and other flood mitigation measures. In 2011, the lake...

This book is the first documentation of ancient Thamizh (Tamil, as it's known) Vallhuvam-viz, astronomy; calendars followed in other parts of the world; brief historical notes on Asia, wherever necessary; anthropology from creation of nature from the core; evolution of basic particles; and evolution...

The Complete Herbalist: The People Their Own Physicians By The Use Of Nature's Remedies is a comprehensive guide to natural remedies and herbal medicine. Written by O. Phelps Brown, this book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the healing properties of plants and...

Crazy Horse was the 'mystic Lakota warrior' who inspired his braves by his daring leadership, but he was not brutal or cruel. He was always in command of himself, a practiced trait that was essential to his code of honor and spirituality. To find...

The Origin of Species is the landmark book that, for better or worse, puts science and religion at odds. Very few people have read this book and come away not believing in evolution. The detail of research is even by today's standards stunning; and...

National Park Ranger, a.k.a., "Bleeding Green & Grey" tells the stories that cover well beyond just the numerous and sometimes daily heroic deeds that other present park ranger books more than adequately validate. However, these new true-life tales not only embrace such topics as...

Current management of the Klamath River includes prescribed minimum discharges intended partly to increase survival of juvenile coho salmon during their seaward migration in the spring. To determine if fish survival was related to river discharge, we estimated apparent survival and migration rates of...

Take On Alaska! A PhotoPhOnics (TM)(c) Reader, is filled with vibrant photographs of Alaska that motivate children to read and encourage their love of nature. The color-coded phonics, rhyming language, beautiful photo-clues and basic sight word vocabulary support a fun and successful reading experience...

A Complete Manual For The Cultivation Of The Strawberry: With A Description Of The Best Varieties. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in...

This report is provided to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) and Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS), by the Gulf of Maine Cod Project (GMCP) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). It presents...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Sandie Lee Books presents another amazing children's picture book.In this book you will find 15 amazing animal facts Also: make sure you pay attention when you're reading because you will be tested with 5 tricky questions at the end of the book This book...

Sandie Lee Books presents another amazing children's picture book.In this book you will find 15 amazing animal facts Also: make sure you pay attention when you're reading because you will be tested with 5 tricky questions at the end of the book This book...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BUSH CRAFTMASTER THESE 9 SKILLSETS AND THRIVE!If you're a beginner who wants to start learning bushcraft, then this is thebook for you!In my years of bushcraft, I've concluded that there are9 skillsets that you need to be proficient at in order...

With 100 activities to inspire and excite when you're out and about, there's everything from simple and silly things to distract kids for ten minutes to crafts and experiments that will keep them entertained all afternoon. "I'm bored" must be the most frightening words...

This all inclusive book explains the history behind our nation's selection of its flowers and trees. The stories are rich with political intrigues, legends, deception, botanical history, war and conquest, and humor, which makes each state's adoption a unique tale. For over a century,...

""An Essay On The Nature And Immutability Of Truth: In Opposition To Sophistry And Skepticism"" is a philosophical work written by James Beattie in 1807. The book explores the concept of truth and its role in human understanding and knowledge. Beattie argues that truth...

This all inclusive book explains the history behind our nation's selection of its flowers and trees. The stories are rich with political intrigues, legends, deception, botanical history, war and conquest, and humor, which makes each state's adoption a unique tale. For over a century,...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have...

This memoir chronicles the author's eight summers, from age six to age thirteen at Camp Winona, a well-established boys' summer camp in southwestern Maine. Descriptions of the majestic, albeit rustic, surroundings-pine forest, lake, mountain ranges, lodges, cabins, tents-invite readers into a world of natural...

From the day we are born, life is teaching us lessons. Whether it is how we navigate our physical environment or our socio-cultural surround, we are constantly trying to make sense of our reality by listening to these life lessons. Yet while many of...

This is a collection of minimalist and acrostic poems, as well as photography, inspired by several concepts including contrast, the cosmos, time, nature, and more. All were written by the same author at various points throughout her life, some from as young as her...

Coming of age in the rugged and unforgiving Southwest may not suit the faint-of-heart, but it is the perfect landscape for a compelling and humorous memoir of a lad who endured a mid-1900s cowboy upbringing in rural Arizona and New Mexico. Growing Up Cowboy...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

After searching for sixty years for a long-lost gold mine known as the Adams Diggings, Ralph Reynolds tells all he's learned. This is a rousing tale of Apache cunning and Yankee gullibility. And it's a story of lost lives, emptied souls, and misguided senses...

This book introduces children to the beauty of the forest and five of the engaging animals that live there. It contains simple, repetitive words to help with early reading as well as word and animal recognition. It began as an illustrated letter written to...

Fifty-five islands, nineteen countries, seventeen thousand miles ... and one amazing adventure. A fascinating story of four sailors who discovered the magic of the South Pacific ... and the islands time forgot After recovery from a serious illness, Graham Morse vowed to achieve his...

DISCOVER:: FUN on the lake. This body of water is a true gem. Now you can work your way through the majestic shores that make this lake so special. Fun for all ages. Share the gift of Lake Fun with someone you love today....

A soft rain fell overnight, showering the backyard garden. Everything was fresh and clean, sparkling in the morning sunshine.Mother Nature was planning a fun party. She even spread out a checkered cloth on the grass as she waited for her guests to arrive.Everyone was...

Think you know - or want to know - all about gardening? Ever wonder how much you might learn just by asking a simple question like: "How do you feel about Magnolias?" Myriads, says fifth-generation (Harvard MLA-degreed) landscape designer Cheryl Jacques - about life,...

The late Anna Botsford Comstock was the founder and first head of the Department of Nature Study at Cornell University and the first woman to be appointed to the Cornell faculty. Written originally for elementary school teachers, this book is as valid and helpful...

The GrandFather Tree' invites the reader into a simple walk in the woods, revealing surprising and delightful insights into the relationships between family and nature. By comparing the characteristics of the mighty Cottonwood tree to the child's Grandfather, lessons from nature become very tangible....

From the heartland of Duck Dynasty comes a fresh look at a very old part of America. In this personal collection of stories West Monroe native Ron Coody brings readers timeless tales from the wilderness guaranteed to bring at least one chuckle and tear...

".....Shadows signify light shining somewhere nearby" -Chinese proverb Quite often, we're all too blinded by the darkness within us rather than the light around us. When the obvious negatives hinder our thoughts, we seldom recognize the beauty of things and their meanings. 'Confronting Shadows'...

This publication is part of a series compiled from a classic children's encyclopedia and contains a wealth of information for the young reader. This instalment contains articles on the many varieties of creature that grace our land, seas, and skies and is highly recommended...