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  Dance of the Dung Beetles -...

  Marcus Byrne, Helen Lunn

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  The sweeping scientific and social history of the humble dung beetleIn this sweeping history of more than 3,000 years, beginning with Ancient Egypt, scientist Marcus Byrne and writer Helen Lunn capture the diversity of dung beetles and their unique behavior patterns. Dung beetles' fortunes have followed the shifts from a world dominated by a religion that symbolically incorporated them into some of its key concepts of rebirth, to a world in which science has largely separated itself from religion and alchemy. With over 6,000 species found throughout the world, these unassuming but remarkable creatures are fundamental to some of humanity's most cherished beliefs and have been ever present in religion, art, literature, science and the environment. They are at the center of current gene research, play an important role in keeping our planet healthy, and some nocturnal dung beetles have been found to navigate by the starry skies. Outlining the development of science from the point of view of the humble dung beetle is what makes this charming story of immense interest to general readers and entomologists alike.

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  Innocent Victims - Rescuing the...

  Catherine Buckle

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  In December 2002, Meryl Harrison moved a large audience to tears at the BBC Animal Awards Ceremony, having been flown over from her native Zimbabwe to receive their Special Award. There she told her tale of the rescue of countless animals caught up in five years of the Zimbabwean land invasions, as farmers and families were forced from their homes to make way for Mugabe's 'war veterans'. Many had to leave their animals behind, and it was Meryl's mission on behalf of the under-funded ZNSPCA to go into these destroyed farmsteads to rescue countless domestic animals and wounded livestock.
  Nandi, pictured on the book-jacket of this heart-warming account of her animal rescues, is just one of the many ordinary pet dogs she managed to save.
  The bravery of Meryl and her small team, as they overcame huge obstacles to find and return these traumatised pets to their loving owners, has earned her world-renown. But she didn't do it for any human praise – she did it for the animals, the innocent victims of human folly.

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  Aren't the Emperor's New Clothes...

  Philip M. Fishman

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  A satirical expose' comparing Trump to the Emperor in the tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Pointing out that his words and deeds echo those of previous and current dictators, and make him—in the author's opinion—a threat to our Constitution and Republic.

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  From Swamp to Wetland - The...

  Chris Wilhelm

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  This book chronicles the creation of Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Prior to the park's creation, the Everglades was seen as a reviled and useless swamp, unfit for typical recreational or development projects.Park advocates drew on new ideas concerning the value of biota and ecology, the importance of wilderness, and the need to protect habitats, marine ecosystems, and plant life to redefine the Everglades. Using these ideas, the Everglades began to be recognized as an ecologically valuable and fragile wetland—and thus a region in need of protective status.While these new ideas foreshadowed the later emergence of modern environmentalism, tourism and the economic desires of Florida's business and political elites also impacted the park's future. These groups saw the Everglades' unique biology and ecology as a foundation on which to build a tourism empire.Yet, even after the park's creation, conservative landowners successfully fought to limit the park and saw it as a threat to their own economic freedoms. The battle to save the swamp's biodiversity continues, and Everglades Park stands at the center of ongoing restoration efforts.

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  The Age of Loneliness - Essays

  Laura Marris

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  In this debut essay collection, Laura Marris reframes environmental degradation by setting aside the conventional,catastrophic framework of the Anthropocene in favor of that of the Eremocene, the age of loneliness,marked by the dramatic thinning of wildlife populations and by isolation between and among species. Sheasks: how do we add to archives of ecological memory? How can we notice and document what's missing inthe landscapes closest to us?Filled with equal parts alienation and wonder, each essay immerses readers in a different strange landscape ofthe Eremocene. Among them are the Buffalo airport with its snowy owls and the purgatories of commuter flights,layovers, and long-distance relationships; a life-size model city built solely for self-driving cars; the coasts ofNew England and the ever-evolving relationship between humans and horseshoe crabs; and the Connecticutwoods Marris revisits for the first time after her father’s death, where she participates in the annual ChristmasBird Count and encounters presence and absence in turn.Vivid, keenly observed, and driven by a lively and lyrical voice, The Age of Loneliness is a moving examination ofthe dangers of loneliness, the surprising histories of ecological loss, and the ways that community sciencewhichrelies on the embodied evidence of “ground truth”can help us recognize, and maybe even recover, what we’velearned to live without

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  Home Guide Edit Bundle 3 in 1...

  Eduard Peck, Wylie Marsh, Alivia...

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  Home Guide Edit Bundle, 3 in 1 Bundle: Guide to Home Repair, Home Security Solutions, and Inspire Your HomeThere are a lot of things that either need to be repaired, or put together when you’re a homeowner. From remodeling jobs to putting together furniture, there are many things to learn and consider before starting any work. If you’re thinking of making your home as eco-friendly and as "green" as possible, there are many changes you need to make for your home too. And another top concern of course is making your home as secure and safe as possible. In this audiobook, you will learn tips on how to tackle repairs and remodeling of your home so you can save money. You will learn the most common tools and materials you need so you can prepare them. It will also teach you how to make your home as eco-friendly as possible. You will also discover ways for making your home more secure. You will discover how to recognize the weak spots in your home which could be vulnerable to attacks and how you can improve them. This 3 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. Guide to Home Repair: Get the Best Self-Help Guide on How to DIY Remodeling and Other Repairs For Your Home2. Home Security Solutions: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Home, Learn the Different Ways and Methods of Improving and Tightening the Security of Your Home3. Inspire Your Home: The Essential Guide on How to Turn Your Home Into an Eco-Friendly Home, Discover the Best Ways and Methods to Make Your Home Clean and GreenIf you want to learn more, download your copy of Home Guide Edit 3 in 1 Bundle today!

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