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'A wonderful read' -- Lorraine KellyIn this book for dog lovers everywhere, Jonathan Wittenberg says his dogs have taught him, more than anything else, how to appreciate the wonderful world in which we live -- and how to develop better relationships with his friends and...
Editeur :
Hodder & Stoughton
Parution :
2017-10-19
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There is currently no basic text in wildlife law suitable for the wide range of courses in wildlife conservation and animal welfare at both bachelors and masters level, or for the large number of people who work in conservation and animal welfare; The Laws Protecting...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2017-09-26
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Penguins – our loveable, cute, flightless friends who are constantly dressed for a formal occasion – have always fascinated us. As we shuffle through life one day at a time, it's easy to take things far too seriously, but when we see penguins taking a walk in our shoes...
Editeur :
Cornerstone Digital
Parution :
2017-09-21
ePub
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Along with the fine art of queuing and proper tea, talking about the weather is the essence of Britishness. We’re all a little bit obsessed by it. Will it snow this Christmas? Was this year really the warmest on record? And where on earth did ‘raining cats and dogs’...
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Bbc Digital
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2017-09-21
ePub
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"Dog lovers and neuroscientists should both read this important book." -- Dr. Temple Grandin What is it like to be a dog? A bat? Or a dolphin? To find out, neuroscientist and bestselling author Gregory Berns and his team did something nobody had ever attempted: they...
Editeur :
Basic Books
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2017-09-05
ePub
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This book addresses one of the most fundamental questions of the 21st century: why deaths continue to occur in natural disasters despite the tremendous advancements in disaster management science and weather forecasting systems, increased sophistication of human-built...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2017-09-04
Collection :
SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science
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Enter the secret world of the butterfly with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Butterflies offers a modern reference to identifying these glorious insects.Featuring 40 of the most distinctive butterflies from around the...
Editeur :
Quadrille
Parution :
2017-08-24
ePub
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'A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance' -- Helen Macdonald'A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective' -- Chris Packham'[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book' -- Daily Mail BOOK OF THE WEEKThis is the story of a professional...
Editeur :
Virgin Digital
Parution :
2017-08-24
ePub
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Discover the intriguing world of the leaf with this handy pocket guide. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Little Guide to Leaves offers a fresh perspective on identifying the trees and plants around you.It features 40 of the most spectacular leaves from around the...
Editeur :
Quadrille
Parution :
2017-08-24
ePub
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This book explains why the concept of sustainable development needs to be consigned to history. Using examples from around the world, Richard Pagett illustrates how so-called sustainable development has simply been a cul-de-sac, condemning millions to continuing extreme...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-08-04
Collection :
Palgrave Studies in Environmental Policy and Regulation
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This book focuses on the increasingly popular phenomenon of veganism, a way of living that attempts to exclude all animal products on ethical grounds. Using data from biographical interviews with vegans, the author untangles the complex topic of veganism to understand...
Editeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2017-07-20
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'Delightful . . . an original look at the literature inspired by Britain's birdlife' the Guardian, Best Nature Books of 2017'[The] pages light up with feathered magic' Evening StandardWhen Alex Preston was 15, he stopped being a birdwatcher. Adolescence and the scorn of...
Editeur :
Corsair
Parution :
2017-07-13
ePub
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** BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week **Shark Drunk is, in part, the tale of two men in a very small boat on the trail of a very big fish. It is also a story of obsession, enchantment and adventure. A love song to the sea, in all its mystery, hardship, wonder and life-giving...
Editeur :
Vintage Digital
Parution :
2017-07-13
ePub
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This book scrutinizes the entire disaster trajectory history in the Republic of Korea: evolution, cross-over, and interconnection among natural, technological, and social disasters. Also examined is the government’s dynamic reaction for effective disaster responses in...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2017-07-10
Collection :
Disaster Risk Reduction
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As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week'A delightful and entertaining memoir' Woman and HomeWhen Jacqueline moves to south-west France with her husband, she embraces rural village life and buys two pigs to rear for slaughter. But as she gets to know the animals...
Editeur :
Penguin
Parution :
2017-07-06
ePub
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It is accepted wisdom today that human beings have irrevocably damaged the natural world. Yet what if this narrative obscures a more hopeful truth?In Inheritors of the Earth, renowned ecologist and environmentalist Chris D. Thomas overturns the accepted story,...
Editeur :
Penguin
Parution :
2017-07-06
ePub
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What resources underpin the development of a territory?What does territorial management of resources mean?What specific characteristics and opportunities does territorial organization offer for agricultural production, regulation of sectors, and services? How are...
Editeur :
QUAE
Parution :
2017-07-03
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In the Middle Ages, mules were used to transport goods across Britain. Strong, sturdy and able to carry a good 160lbs of weight, they made ideal walking companions – as long as you didn’t ask them to do anything they didn’t want to do!So when Hugh Thomson decides he...
Editeur :
Preface Digital
Parution :
2017-06-22
ePub
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On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling who sang (an improved version of!) the theme from his Piano Concerto Number 17 in G to him. Knowing a kindred spirit when he met one, Mozart wrote "That was wonderful" in his journal and took...
Editeur :
Corsair
Parution :
2017-06-15
ePub
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"More than over land or oil, it is over water that the bitterest conflicts of the near future may be fought." The thoughts on the unconditionality of water for future life survival are carefully exploited in this book, that gives a clear picture on national and...
Editeur :
Editions L'Harmattan
Parution :
2017-06-15
Collection :
Harmattan Cameroun
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