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Graphis. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. 1888001801 . Oversize ex-library book - still in quite good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact. Jacket and hardcover have some rubbing and wear to edges/corners. Light peeling to bottom edge of laminate. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; "From the elegance of studio portraits to the timeless beauty of a black-and-white portfolio of Africa, from the adrenaline of the kill to the charm of infant animals, James Balog takes us on a vivid journey through the animal world. In this stunning anthology, we see nearly one hundred photographs, ranging from well-known, charismatic species like elephants, lions, and wolves to obscure, nearly extinct animals like rare reptiles and birds. No matter what the setting, Balog's work reveals to us the abundance of beauty, personality, and emotional power in the other animals who share the earth with Homo sapiens. " (1600) Photo…
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ANIMAL
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ANIMALS OF AFRICA
by Allen, Thomas B.; Goodall, Dr. Jane
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Beaux Arts Editions. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 0789399938 . Earlier Edition, Beaux Arts Editions 1997, same book. ISBN: 088363368X. 4to (12.5" tall). HC/DJ - near fine. Very large hardcover in excellent condition, clean and unmarked other than one very small tear to spine bottom. Jacket has light scuffing, light scratches, a little edge crinkling but no tears. Spectacular photos throughout. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 252 pages; Animals of Africa captures the unique beauty of the African natural world in 200 full-color photographs by four top wildlife photographers: Jim Brandenburg, Mitsuaki Iwago, Frans Lanting, and Michael Nichols. Against the backdrop of an exquisite landscape that ranges from desert scrub land to the savanna, the mountains, and rainforests, their extraordinary images feature the hunters, grazers, waterbirds, and strange menagerie of Madagascars isolated forgotten Eden. This exciting volume features up-close…
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ART AND SCIENCE OF WHITETAIL HUNTING How to Interpret the Facts & Find the Deer
by Horner, Kent
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Stackpole Books. Good+. 1986. First Edition. Softcover. 081172008X . Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover, usual library stamps. Light wear to edges/corners, interior pages clean & tight, couple of earmarks. B/w photos. 190 pages. Learn how the whitetail acts and reacts, and make the knowledge work for you.... [osl] ; 8vo .
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THE ATLAS OF BREEDING BIRDS OF ALBERTA
by Glen P. Semenchuk (editor)
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Federation of Alberta Naturalists. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969613407 . HC/DJ - near fine/VG. Heavy, oversize book. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, small amount of light spotting outer edge of pages. Pages clean and unmarked other than one earmark seen and small checkmark on endpage corner, a little bumping at corners. Outer corner of a small section of pages is somewhat creased. Jacket has light scuffing, light edge creasing/wrinkling and a few tiny corner tears. " After five years of extensive field research by over 1000 volunteers, the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta has emerged in beautiful, large, hard cover format. Ideal for the experienced "birder" and the casual backyard bird watcher. The heart of the Atlas is comprised of province wide distribution maps that clearly show where each species breeds, throughout the different Alberta natural regions. A historic volume, the Atlas contains unprecedented baseline information…
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BEEKEEPING Teach Yourself Books
by Schofield, A.N.; Vernon, F.G.
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Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. Very Good+. 1977. Softcover. 034020382X . Very nice, clean, tight condition. Pages unmarked, b/w illustrations. Small peeled area inside front cover. Cover has very light edgewear & a little scuffing. Written for both the newcomer & those with limited experience with bees, this book provides a comprehensive account of all the aspects of beekeeping, from examination of available hives to the art of handling bees & the production of honey. (*shipping will be reduced after checkout on this lighter item) [osl-122] ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 220 pages .
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BIG CATS, A PORTRAIT OF THE ANIMAL WORLD
by Cleave, Andrew
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New York: Todtri. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 1880908271 . Hardcover is as new. Dustjacket has light edgewear/crinkling, light age tanning around edges and light scuffing. A lively account, in words and spectacular photos of the most remarkable and fascinating of land predators, the world's hunting cats. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .
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BOLT FROM THE BLUE Wild Peregrines on the Hunt
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Hancock House Publishing. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 0888394349 . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and intact, light edgewear to cover, slight soiling outer edge of pages. "The peregrine falcon, fastest creature on earth, stoops out of the blue to take its wary prey by surprise. Yet, this high drama is rarely witnessed by people. This book offers the unique accounts of a passionate expert who has seen more than 2,000 hunts by wild peregrines.....; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages; A perceptive and personal narrative aimed at a wide readership, this book portrays the fabled falcon in a variety of landscapes, migrating over the prairies, caring for its young at the nest or wintering on the coast where it meets its nemesis, the mighty bald eagle...." [osl-260] .
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BUGS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
by Acorn, John & Sheldon, Ian
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Lone Pine. New. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 1551053209 . Softcover is new, with no markings. Colour illustrations. 160 pages. A fun-filled field guide into the creepy-crawly world of the bugs of Northern California. Learn about 125 of the coolest bugs you might encounter in the great outdoors. John Acorn, an avid "bugster" and host of the popular television series The Nature Nut, supplies lively text that evokes each species' character. Respected artist and naturalist Ian Sheldon has created brilliant illustrations that bring each bug to life. (400-osl) . ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .
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British Columbia Game Fish
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Western Fish & Game Magazine Ltd.. Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket. 1970. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover/dustjacket - near fine/good. Hardcover is clean and unmarked other than small marked out price on endpage, very light age tanning to interior. Cover has a little bumping at corners and slight tanning to edges. Jacket has light scuffing , some rubbing at edges and several small edge tears, couple small chips at bottom and light age tanning. Foreward by Roderick Haig-Brown. 13 chapters, each devoted to an important B. C. Game fish. Seven writers are represented: Dave Stewart, Peter Broomhall, Lee Straight, Howard Paish, Dave Hurn and Harry Lomax. Colour & b/w illustrations. [770]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 107 pages .
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CANADIAN FEATHERS A Loon-atics Guide to Anting, Mimicry and Dump-nesting
by Bumstead, Pat E.
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Simply Wild Publications, Inc.. Very Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 0968927807 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition, clean and tight pages. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Cover has light scuffing and a small amount of soiling outer edge of pages. A smorgasbord of little-known facts and interesting tidbits on the birds of Canada. Includes details on characteristics , behaviour, diet, reproduction and family status of 426 bird species found in Canada. [855]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages .
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THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF BEE-KEEPING
by MacE, Herbert
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Van Nostrand. Very Good. 1976. First Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. Nice condition. Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover & usual type markings. Interior pages are clean & tight. Light edgewear to cover. Laminate has some white spots in it. B/w illus. A classic for all bee-keepers. Whether you are contemplating setting up one or two hives in your back garden, or looking forward to the time when you can expand your bee-keeping activities into the sphere of big business, you will find sound advice and a wealth of knowledge in this book. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall .
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THE COWBOY AND HIS ELEPHANT The Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by MacPherson, Malcolm
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Thomas Dunne Books. New. 2002. Softcover. 0312304064 . New book, small remainder mark on top edge of pages. An orphaned baby elephant was transported to America to be sold in the late 1980's. Bob Norris, the Malboro Man, whose face appeared on billboards around the world fell in love with and adopted the young elephant, and an incredible bond between the most unlikely of friends was forged. (290noto) ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall .
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DOLPHINS, THE MYTH & THE MAMMAL
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Houghton Mifflin. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1961. 2nd Impression. Hardcover. 0395073383 . Signed & inscribed by author on 2nd page "For _____, for ___ later, from Antony Alpers, March 1963". Hardcover book is very good, with fair to poor condition dustjacket. Hardcover is clean with light wear to edges, a little moreso to spine ends and corners, corner bumping. Pages clean and intact, light age tanning. B/w photos. Jacket has numerous tears and chips to edges, light staining to rear, not price clipped. "If dogs are man's best friends, perhaps it is only because he sees less of dolphins. In the great age of Greece, literature and legend sang the praises of these extraordinary creatures of the sea, whose sense of fun, friendliness and gentle grace have always endeared them to man...." ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author .
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Drawing Big Game, An Artist's Reference to the North's Great Animals
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PA: Fox Chapel Publishing Company. Good. 2000. First Edition; Third Printing. Softcover. 1565231406 . Oversize softcover in good used condition, ex-library book with usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact. Some pages are lightly wrinkled from use and there are some small corner creases. Cover has some scuffing, moderate edgewear and numerous creases, light corner curling, one small tear across spine. Profusely illustrated in colour and b/w. 104 pages. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 104 pages; Celebrating the largest animals of Alaskas wild frontier, this artistic guide contains both photographs and field sketches of these magnificent animals in their natural habitats throughout the year. Featuring natural history for each species, this book offers a rare look at such animals as the Alaska moose, the American bison, the black bear, and the musk ox. (700,713) .
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EAGLE'S PLUME The Struggle to Preserve the Life & Haunts of America's Bald Eagle
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University of Nebraska Press. Very Good+. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 080326142X . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Only light wear overall - light soiling outer edge of pages, interior clean and tight, b/w illus. ; 8vo; From Publishers Weekly: Since 1970, action by government, organizations and individuals has brought the bald eagle from the brink of extinction to a measure of recovery; it is now listed as threatened instead of endangered. Environmental writer Beans here spins a captivating story of the eagle's significance in American culture and its current status in the American wilderness. In Florida, a retired Canadian banker spent more than 20 winters banding eaglets; in a New Jersey swamp, a biologist built an artificial nest to attract nesting birds; in the West, undercover agents of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service pursued a widespread traffic in eagle parts and feathers. Beans charts the…
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FLYING COLOURS, DESIGN on the WING (Colors)
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Edmonton: Lone Pine Publishing. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 1551050102 . Cover has moderate edge and corner wear, light creases, rubbing at front flaps and a few very small edge tears. Pages clean and unmarked. Colour photos. 80 pages. "Each magnificent photograph in Flying Colours is an exaggerated close-up of a flying insect, but Robert Chelmick's personal vision has transcended any "bugness" and elevated the images to inspired artistic statements. " (400os) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; .
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FROM THE WILD Portfolios of North America's Finest Wildlife Artists
by Hume, Christopher (editor)
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Creative Publishing International. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0942802578 . Canadian Edition, ISBN: 092189306X. Hardcover is clean, tight and unmarked, slight age tanning to page edges. Jacket has light edgewear, a few tiny corner tears & scuffing, age tanning to inside edges.192 pages. Stunning b/w & colour illustrations throughout. Twelve of the finest artists in the genre present their best works, over 100 colour plates & 60 b/w. Includes Robert Bateman, Claudio D'Angelo, Owen Gromme, Bob Kuhn, Fenwick Landsdowne, Glen Loates, George McLean, Stanley Meltzoff, Lanford Monroe, Ron Parker, Roger Tory Peterson & John Schoenherr. [1625-oversize]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 192 pages; (*Note: due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required) .
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Falcon Fever, A Falconer in the Twenty-first Century
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 0618805753 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact, light soiling to outer edge of pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 336 pages; A boy, a medieval emperor, and an obsession that wouldn't quit. What is so compelling about falconry? To find an answer, Tim Gallagher mines his lifelong obsession with falcons in this engaging volume, interweaving memoir, history, and travelogue. An entire subculture exists outside the mainstream of American society consisting of obsessed individuals (Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And film writer Tony Huston among them) who still use the ancient training techniques and language of falconry. Gallagher finds that his personal story connects on many levels with that of Frederick II, the thirteenth-century Holy Roman Emperor, legendary falconer, and notorious freethinker, who brought the…
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A GATHERING OF WONDERS Behind the Scenes At the American Museum of Natural History
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Griffin. New. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0312280394 . New book, small remainder mark to one outer edge, slight shelfwear to cover. "Since it was founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has stood as one of the world's greatest repositories of scientific information and investigation. This delightful book takes us behind the exhibits and shows us some of the great researchers and fabulous objects from the Museum's past and present......; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Includes: * the famous Oviraptor eggs unearthed in the Gobi desert. * the stunning new Hall of Biodiversity, whose trees hold 411,000 model leaves* the 563-carat Star of India sapphire and the 632-carat Patricia emerald* Katharine Burden's hunt for the Komodo dragon : "Woman Huntress Revolts Against Playing Safe---Kills Huge 'Malay Dragon' " etc......Museum-goers will find their enjoyment enhanced by the wonderful anecdotes and insights, and armchair travelers will find the…
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HOPE, HUMAN AND WILD True Stories of Living Lightly on the Earth
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Little, Brown & Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0316560642 . Very nice condition, cover art different than shown. Hardcover is clean and unmarked other than very small remainder mark bottom edge and slight soiling outer edge of pages. Jacket has very light edgewear and light scuffing. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "McKibben, an accomplished and popular ecological author, here joins other nature writers expressing a cautious optimism about the possibility of saving the global environment from further devastation. Close to home, McKibben writes of the wildlife returning to upstate New York and New England. In Curitika, Brazil, he finds an urban planner who has designed a city that works on a human scale, caring for the less fortunate while providing the means for commerce to flourish. And in Kerala, India, he tells of a state that has made enormous progress with a per capita income 1/17th the American average. McKibben concludes by calling…
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