The Little Book Of Shells
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The Little Book Of Shells
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Author : M. G. Harasewych
language : en
Publisher: Little Book of
Release Date : 2020-04-28
The Little Book Of Shells written by M. G. Harasewych and has been published by Little Book of this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-28 with Mollusks categories.
The Little Book of Shells introduces you to 75 exquisite examples from around the world.
The Little Book Of Shells
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Author : Forrest Everett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-07
The Little Book Of Shells written by Forrest Everett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with categories.
Discover the intricate world of shells in one compact book! The Little Book of Shells, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of earth's most fascinating mollusks with details about their shells, habitats, diets, and more. Gorgeous vintage illustrations by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators accompany each entry along with charts, maps, and other illuminating graphics.
The Book Of Shells
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Author : Jerry Harawewych
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-02-22
The Book Of Shells written by Jerry Harawewych and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-22 with categories.
The lifesize guide to identifying and classifying shells. Over 100,000 kinds of mollusk have been recorded and some estimates of yet to be discovered species exceed a million. They have colonized nearly every habitat on the planet, ranging from high mountains to the depths of ocean trenches, and from the poles to the tropics. They range in size from that of a grain of sand to a meter in length and many hundreds of kilograms in weight. The Book of Shells curates a lifesize collection of 600 of the most significant examples, presented by one of the world's preeminent scholars. Each shell is reproduced lifesize, and the book is arranged by shell family, and by size within each family, providing instant visual identification and comparison. Accompanying text for every example is divided into charted specifications, a general "biography," a summary of related species, and an extended caption that provides a detailed visual description. Magnified details reveal the diversity of pattern, while miniature line drawings reveal the variation in structure. The result is a collector's piece that is both a significant resource for enthusiasts and scholars, and the most visually stimulating guide to shells you could wish to find.
Dk Eyewitness Books Shell
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Author : Alex Arthur
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2000-05-31
Dk Eyewitness Books Shell written by Alex Arthur and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05-31 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
When we comb the beach for shells, we very rarely consider the creatures that once lived inside them. This dazzling collection of specially commissioned photographs opens our eyes to the variety, complexity, and beauty of shells and their inhabitants. This fascinating book reveals the variety of subjects that can be called "shells," and looks in detail at the unusual animals that live within them from limpets to sea urchins, and from crabs to terrapins. It examines the habitats where shells can be found, and shows us shell fossils from millions of years ago. Several of the specimens featured were photographed alive; others come from specialized museum collections and are seen here for the first time. All are reproduced with such clarity of detail that they give us new insight into the strange and wonderful world of shells. Shell is an exceptionally clear and informative visual guide. It presents an intimate view of these mysterious creatures, their past and present, and their everlasting appeal. Discover the amazing world of shelled animals their evolution, variety, and habitats
Spirals In Time
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Author : Helen Scales
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Spirals In Time written by Helen Scales and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Nature categories.
The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them. Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet. But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close. That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways over thousands of years. They became the first jewelry and oldest currencies; they've been used as potent symbols of sex and death, prestige and war, not to mention a nutritious (and tasty) source of food. Spirals in Time is an exuberant aquatic romp, revealing amazing tales of these undersea marvels. Helen Scales leads us on a journey into their realm, as she goes in search of everything from snails that 'fly' underwater on tiny wings to octopuses accused of stealing shells and giant mussels with golden beards that were supposedly the source of Jason's golden fleece, and learns how shells have been exchanged for human lives, tapped for mind-bending drugs and inspired advances in medical technology. Weaving through these stories are the remarkable animals that build them, creatures with fascinating tales to tell, a myriad of spiralling shells following just a few simple rules of mathematics and evolution. Shells are also bellwethers of our impact on the natural world. Some species have been overfished, others poisoned by polluted seas; perhaps most worryingly of all, molluscs are expected to fall victim to ocean acidification, a side-effect of climate change that may soon cause shells to simply melt away. But rather than dwelling on what we risk losing, Spirals in Time urges you to ponder how seashells can reconnect us with nature, and heal the rift between ourselves and the living world.
Dk Eyewitness Books Shell
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Author : Alex Arthur
language : en
Publisher: DK Children
Release Date : 2013-07
Dk Eyewitness Books Shell written by Alex Arthur and has been published by DK Children this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.
The Little Book Of Books
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Author : Quarto Generic
language : en
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
Release Date : 2019-09-03
The Little Book Of Books written by Quarto Generic and has been published by White Lion Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Making books by hand has never been cooler, with this inspiring guide to 30 top bookmakers working today, plus 21 tutorials for essential techniques to make your own books. Crafters, artists, writers, and book lovers can't resist a beautifully handbound book. Packed with wonderfully eclectic examples, this book explores the intriguing creative possibilities of bookmaking as a modern art form, including a wide range of bindings, materials, and embellishments. Featured techniques include everything from Coptic to concertina binding, as well as experimental page treatments such as sumi-e ink marbling and wheat paste. In addition to page after page of inspiration from leading contemporary binderies, Little Book of Bookmaking includes a practical section of 21 easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials.
Seashells By The Seashore
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Author : Marianne Berkes
language : en
Publisher: Dawn Publications (CA)
Release Date : 2014-03
Seashells By The Seashore written by Marianne Berkes and has been published by Dawn Publications (CA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A child and her companions collect a number of seashells from one to twelve.
A World In A Shell
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Author : Thom van Dooren
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2023-10-17
A World In A Shell written by Thom van Dooren and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-17 with Nature categories.
Following the trails of Hawai‘i’s snails to explore the simultaneously biological and cultural significance of extinction. In this time of extinctions, the humble snail rarely gets a mention. And yet snails are disappearing faster than any other species. In A World in a Shell, Thom van Dooren offers a collection of snail stories from Hawai‘i—once home to more than 750 species of land snails, almost two-thirds of which are now gone. Following snail trails through forests, laboratories, museums, and even a military training facility, and meeting with scientists and Native Hawaiians, van Dooren explores ongoing processes of ecological and cultural loss as they are woven through with possibilities for hope, care, mourning, and resilience. Van Dooren recounts the fascinating history of snail decline in the Hawaiian Islands: from deforestation for agriculture, timber, and more, through the nineteenth century shell collecting mania of missionary settlers, and on to the contemporary impacts of introduced predators. Along the way he asks how both snail loss and conservation efforts have been tangled up with larger processes of colonization, militarization, and globalization. These snail stories provide a potent window into ongoing global process of environmental and cultural change, including the largely unnoticed disappearance of countless snails, insects, and other less charismatic species. Ultimately, van Dooren seeks to cultivate a sense of wonder and appreciation for our damaged planet, revealing the world of possibilities and relationships that lies coiled within a snail’s shell.
Luckiest Girl Alive
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Author : Jessica Knoll
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-05-12
Luckiest Girl Alive written by Jessica Knoll and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-12 with Fiction categories.
*NOW A NETFLIX FILM STARRING MILA KUNIS* Fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train will thrill at this “perfect page-turner” (People)—that Reese Witherspoon describes as “one of those reads you just can’t put down!” This “dark, twisty” (Entertainment Weekly), instant New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling novel follows an unforgettable young woman striving to create the perfect life—until a violent incident from her past threatens to unravel everything and expose her most shocking secret. HER PERFECT LIFE IS A PERFECT LIE As a teenager at the prestigious Bradley School, Ani FaNelli endured a shocking, public humiliation that left her desperate to reinvent herself. Now, with a glamorous job, expensive wardrobe, and handsome blue blood fiancé, she’s this close to living the perfect life she’s worked so hard to achieve. But Ani has a secret. There’s something else buried in her past that still haunts her, something private and painful that threatens to bubble to the surface and destroy everything. With a singular voice and twists you won’t see coming, Luckiest Girl Alive explores the unbearable pressure that so many women feel to “have it all” and introduces a heroine whose sharp edges and cutthroat ambition have been protecting a scandalous truth, and a heart that's bigger than it first appears. The question remains: will breaking her silence destroy all that she has worked for—or, will it at long last, set Ani free?