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In the past 25 years, science has made great advancements in the field of Veterinary Medicine. Of these advancements, many benefit our feline community. Where once a cat was considered old at 6 years, with a life expectancy of 8 to 10 years, they are now able to live longer and healthier lives, many cats into their late teens. On Older Cats presents a view of the aging cat in a most unique way. Rather than being too technical, the information is given...
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We are living in a time of massive change. Our planets life-giving world of nature is suffering unsustainable duress and is headed towards collapse. At the same time, humankind is forging ahead with ever more potent and destructive industrial practices, practices that are causing the over-exploitation of both renewable and non-renewable resources, which in turn are resulting in even more worldwide environmental degradation. As the power of industry...
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LEXICON AND ATLAS OF THE MODERN WORLD COINCIDING WITH THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD From Solon of the sixth century BCE to Alexander the Great of the fourth century BCE, the Ancient Greek World covered about six percent of our Modern World, but in this small inhabited territory many of the greatest deeds of history were accomplished in places whose names remained the same to this day or changed with the subsequent civilizations. In order to retrieve from...
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The rock you are drawn to is the rock for you. It will protect and help with focus during meditation. Don't ever doubt the power of our earth. Every natural thing you see is created by a supreme being. Allow the loveliness to awaken your spirit. The brain cells of Mother Earth (rocks) will help you to enter and walk the beauty way. Phantom crystals are not mentioned in the general contents of this wee book, but I love working with them. The colors...
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The book titled Call of the Wild Wolf gives a concept of some of the problems and policies of our wonderful national parks.The book titled Lost and Found Mines, West of the Pecos and in Big Bend gives an insight of most of the mines in the area, and the hidden treasures therein.
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Sylvester Starr is the charming story of a starfish found by three young children while they are out in their boat lobstering. Katie wants to keep Sylvester for her very own as a pet, but Sylvester has other priorities concerning his life as a starfish. Follow along with the three children as they experience joy, disappointment, and finally, contentment as they learn one of lifes lessons.
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Deborah and Olivia Love horses. They are like horse whisperers. Horses love Olivia. It is so interesting to see such big animals come up to such a small child and sniff her and nuzzle her and be gentle. Olivia attracts animals and people to her. This will be a continuing series of different days with Olivia in Maine.
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The 100th Wish is based upon a true story told by Caroline and her grandmother. What is a wish? How many ways are there to make a wish? Does wishing all the ways you can think of make wishes come true or is there more to it? In her 7 year longing for a puppy Caroline learns all the ways to make a wish, who to ask to assist her, how to take responsibility and deal with disappointment and frustration. Her experiences and the outcome of her story has...
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From the white pine of Maine's' northeastern forests, westward to the yellow hibiscus of Hawaii's Polynesian islands, our state's official botanical symbols are as uniquely diverse as the terrain and character of the 50 states themselves. In this reference book over 200 state botanical symbols are presented with informative text that highlights their adoptive legislation, botanical and social history. Color photo montages add visual interest to the...
10) A Husky Howls
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A Husky Howls is a true story do a musher and the lives of his five currumpaw huskies and adventures. Also he touches on the Chukchi and their sled dogs; "The Great Race of Mercy" this book will bring back to the modern world which should not be lost.
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"Little Chicken Tales" is the story of a small flock of Bantams whose loves and conflicts and social order parallel the family and society of the human race. They fight for the right to mate and reproduce themselves. They brood, protect and teach their young chicks, and when danger and death come, they sound the alarm, and are grief stricken. But they learn from their experiences, and they find ways to cope with the predators who threaten them. They...
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Nonis Secret Garden is a story of love between a grandmother and her grandchildren and their connection to nature. They encounter animals in their secret place that is surrounded by trees, flowers and wildlife. Not only a story of joy and excitement, it is a reminder of how precious times can be if we open our hearts to the gifts God has bestowed around us. Remember: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever...
13) A Toulouse Story
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The Toulouse Story explains the life of an egg from the clutch to becoming a gosling, to growing into a young adult goose. This is a child's easy reader book with a glossary of terms used in the story and beautiful, natural photographs.
14) Clark the Shark
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"Clark The Shark" deals with bullying, which is a worldwide problem and can lead to negative consequences. In hopes that young children, kindergarten and pre-school will learn, before they enter an advanced school environment, to accept other children as individuals and learn from "Clark The Shark" to treat others the way they would like to be treated. The effort to "prevent", rather than "treat", should be the focus by developing cultural competency...
16) Rosie's Story
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About Rosie Rosie was a real soul who lived on Rosemoore Lake from 2007 2012. She came from Michigan to our lake along with her friend and partner Moorey. Delivered in postal carriers and released into our lake, both swans brought a majestic and special sense of pride and love to the people who lived on or around the lake who helped to feed and support them. There were many others that would come from the outside of the neighborhood to take pictures...
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The first of a series of books about the interaction of children and animals, the book is about two girls taking responsibility for their actions. The girls, on their way home from school, go through the park on their bicycles. They see an old lady with a beautiful golden retriever on a leash. They ask the lady to let the dog off the leash so they can play with it. The dog is let loose and sees a squirrel shortly after the leash is off. Of course,...
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Maury Haraway tracks the course of nature across the seasons of the year and the landscape of North America. Trained as an expert in comparative psychology and animal behavior, and an avid birder for decades, Haraway chronicles the behavior and the adventures of the wild birds and mammals that share our environment, offers unique commentaries on natural history and philosophy, and recalls seasonal experiences of a youth spent in what now seems a much...
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Mathilda Mongoose decided that it was time for her sons to go out into the world and make their own fortunes. After all, Mathilda was now a widow. Her husband, Maurice Mongoose, had only recently met with a most unfortunate accident. It had seemed so easy to get the young chickens from inside the cage. What Maurice did not know is that it was a trap set to catch him. Poor Maurice! That had been the end of him. Now, Mathilda was having a difficult...
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