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  • Peterson Reference Guide To Bird Behavior

    by John Kricher ...
    A "captivating, informative, and often amusing" look at what birds do and why they do it ( Booklist).Both casual and serious bird watchers can take their skills to the next level with this detailed consideration of bird behavior. This book makes it possible to move beyond identifying birds to understanding some of the underpinning and meaning of what birds do, how they do it, and why. Written in ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tropical Ecology

    by John Kricher ...
    This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the world's tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships among flora and fauna. It ... Read more

    $137.49 CAD

  • The Balance of Nature

    Ecology's Enduring Myth

    The idea of a balance of nature has been a dominant part of Western philosophy since before Aristotle, and it persists in the public imagination and even among some ecologists today. In this lively and thought-provoking book, John Kricher demonstrates that nature in fact is not in balance, nor has it ever been at any stage in Earth's history. He explains how and why this notion of a natural world ... Read more

    $39.59 CAD

  • Galápagos

    A Natural History Second Edition

    A richly illustrated nature tour of Galápagos—now expanded, thoroughly updated, and with more than 650 color photographsGalápagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands’ habitats, marine ... Read more

    $46.19 CAD

  • The New Neotropical Companion

    The acclaimed guide to the ecology and natural history of the American tropics—now fully updated and expandedThe New Neotropical Companion is the completely revised and expanded edition of a book that has helped thousands of people to understand the complex ecology and natural history of the most species-rich area on Earth, the American tropics. Featuring stunning color photos throughout, it is a ... Read more

    $43.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Behold the Mighty Dinosaur

    by John Kricher ...
    Narrated by John Kricher ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 21 min

    Dinosaurs-the word means "fearfully great reptile"-have been a source of fascination ever since their discovery in England early in the nineteenth century. Aside from birds, all dinosaurs have been extinct for 65 million years, yet, before then, they dominated Earth's terrestrial habitats for about 160 million years, far longer than primates, or humans, have been around. Dinosaurs present the ... Read more

    $28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Ecological Planet

    An Introduction to Earth's Major Ecosystems

    by John Kricher ...
    Narrated by John Kricher ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 18 min

    Renowned ornithologist John Kricher presents an absorbing analysis of the diverse ecosystems that exist on Planet Earth. He provides a factual study of the many fragile and threatened portions of our biosphere while giving a thorough description of the interaction between each system and the effect of man's presence in them. Professor Kricher explains the amazing vari- ety of flora and fauna that ... Read more

    $28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Biology of Birds

    by John Kricher ...
    Narrated by John Kricher ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 56 min

    An esteemed professor of biology at Wheaton College, John Kricher leads a fascinating discussion of the approximately 10,000 species of birds that share our world. In these engaging lectures, Kricher expands on such topics as bird anatomy, the mechanics of flight, migration, reproduction, and song. The professor's lively presentation demonstrates how understanding the traits, life cycle, and ... Read more

    $21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Alexander Wilson

    Enlightened Naturalist

    Series series Aperçus: Histories Texts Cultures
    When talking about the Enlightenment, ornithology is seldom the first topic of conversation. Still, Enlightenment and ornithology converge in one important respect, that of abundance. In our time, new-wave ornithologists have renewed their faith in eighteenth-century expectations for the discovery of a gigantic number of bird species. It is at this intersection between abundant modern science and ... Read more

    $55.99 CAD

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    Reflections on Mathematics, Loss, and Life

    by Michael Frame ...
    " With poignancy and audacity, Frame builds an unexpected bridge between mathematical beauty and human sorrow, illuminating both." —Francis Su, author of Mathematics for Human FlourishingWe all know the euphoria of intellectual epiphany—the thrill of sudden understanding. But coupled with that excitement is a sense of loss: a moment of epiphany can never be repeated. In Geometry of Grief *, ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sourdough Culture

    A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers

    by Eric Pallant ...
    "A culinary mystery story leavened with Pallant's passion, charm, and devotion to the ageless allure of the risen loaf." —Aaron Bobrow-Strain, author of White BreadSourdough Culture presents the history and rudimentary science of sourdough bread baking from its discovery more than six thousand years ago to its still-recent displacement by the innovation of dough-mixing machines and fast-acting ... Read more

    $28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Salad Freak

    Recipes to Feed a Healthy Obsession

    by Jess Damuck ...
    A USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller, Salad Freak features delicious and beautiful recipes from Martha Stewart’s personal salad chef and the self-proclaimed “Bob Ross of salads.”Foreword by Martha StewartOffering more than 100 inspired recipes, recipe developer and food stylist Jess Damuck shares her passion for making truly delicious salads. Salad Freak encourages readers to discover and ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus