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  Patrons of Paleontology - How...

  Jane P. Davidson

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  In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, North American and European governments generously funded the discoveries of such famous paleontologists and geologists as Henry de la Beche, William Buckland, Richard Owen, Thomas Hawkins, Edward Drinker Cope, O. C. Marsh, and Charles W. Gilmore. In Patrons of Paleontology, Jane Davidson explores the motivation behind this rush to fund exploration, arguing that eagerness to discover strategic resources like coal deposits was further fueled by patrons who had a genuine passion for paleontology and the fascinating creatures that were being unearthed. These early decades of government support shaped the way the discipline grew, creating practices and enabling discoveries that continue to affect paleontology today.

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  Royal Robbins - The American...

  David Smart

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  Acclaimed writer David Smart illuminates the fascinating life of Royal Robbins—in all its soulful ambition, rivalry, and romance. Royal Robbins chronicles his early years growing up as a latchkey kid in Southern California, the push and pull between being an aspiring banker or one of the original Camp 4 dirtbags, and his later decades as a father, husband, kayaker, and the trailblazing founder of the outdoor apparel company that bears his name. This intimate, colorful tour of climbing history covering Yosemite, the Tetons, the Gunks, the Alps, the United Kingdom, and more from the 1960s onward features star characters such as Liz Robbins—Robbins's wife and a pioneering adventurer in her own right—Yvon Chouinard, John Harlin, Steve Roper, Warren Harding, Tom Frost, and Doug Tompkins. 
   
   
   
  An important addition to our knowledge of the Golden Age of rock climbing in Yosemite and the development of the clean climbing ethos, Royal Robbins sheds new light on an elemental figure of outdoor culture.

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  Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads...

  Irvin Muchnick

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  “Football’s massive popularity is undeniable, as are the many reasons players and fans are drawn to the game. But what is also undeniable is the game’s brutality and the troubling aspects of football culture at all levels. To whatever extent the reader shares Irv Muchnick’s perspective and conclusions, the evidence and arguments he presents deserve thoughtful attention.” — Bob Costas, Emmy Award–winning sportscaster 
  		 
  “Muchnick’s jeremiad digs deeper than ever into the greed and hypocrisy of high school and college football, and the trail of broken bodies left in their wake. His information on the perils of conditioning is essential reading and might save your kid’s life.” — Robert Lipsyte, author of The Contender and SportsWorld
  		 
  Football’s concussion crisis is well known, with our Hall of Fame heroes behaving erratically and dying young. But did you know that kid players across the continent die every year before a single ball is snapped — just from extreme conditioning drills directed by all-powerful coaches? And then, when the unimaginable happens, the football world simply buries the evidence, pays off victims’ families, and moves on …
  		 
  Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads presents the shocking stories of young men struck down by exertional heatstroke and other, often unacknowledged, causes. Taking the conversation about football and public health to a new level with investigations of the sport’s underreported worst tragedies and cover-ups it makes the case that no matter how much we enjoy America’s most popular sport at elite levels it belongs out of our public schools and off our public fields.

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  Beastly Britain - An Animal History

  Karen R. Jones

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  The remarkable history of Britain and its animals, told through ten iconic species Have you ever wondered why we count sheep to get to sleep? Or where the phrase "red herring" comes from? Across British history, animals have been written about in poetry, painted in oils, and even recorded in law. Loved or feared, familiar or endangered, animals are everywhere to be seen. In this enchanting study, Karen R. Jones takes a journey through the history of ten animals to show the extraordinary story of "beastly" Britain. Jones looks at animals including foxes and hedgehogs, newts and beetles, ghostly hounds, and even the Loch Ness Monster. She reveals the place of animals in British cultural identity and sheds new light on the most iconic moments of British history, from the Black Death to World War II. The story of these isles may be told by human voices, but it is fully brought to life by listening to the squawks, bellows, and howls that make Britain what it is.

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  The Top 100 List of Lies on...

  Daniel Hall, Mic Adam, Shari Berg

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  The Only Guide that tells the ugly truth behind how many of Social Media's "Top" influencers built their thrones. With social media creators reaching nearly half of humanity, many metrics are misleading and superficial. They hide the true value and impact of online content and tempt people to cheat or overestimate their success. It's time to put the HUMAN back into HUMANity. Our mission is to help you see socials with eyes wide open and how to spot the fakery. You're just being muted and left to feel less than you really are by those cheating on socials. Your ideas may be the change we need to see in the world! In order to get your message out, you must first see the world of socials with blinders off. Our book will help you filter out the fake noise.

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  HowExpert Guide to Sugar Gliders...

  HowExpert, Krystiana Imbrogno

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  Sugar gliders are complex and interesting exotic animals that many people choose to adopt as pets. If you are curious about learning the ins and outs of sugar glider care and how to go about adopting them, then HowExpert Guide to Sugar Gliders is going to be the perfect place to start. This book contains everything from finding where to adopt a sugar glider to what supplies you will need, what their diet consists of, and so much more. Overall, this guide will give you a variety of information as well as 101+ tips on how to effectively put this information to use on your journey to adopting and raising your new pet sugar glider. There are so many online resources available to you. In this guide, all the necessary information you could possibly need is compacted into one complete resource on its own! 
  What exactly is gone over in HowExpert Guide to Sugar Gliders? 
  - Adding a Sugar Glider to your Family. 
  - Sugar Glider Essential Supplies. 
  - Sugar Glider diet, nutrition, temperament, and grooming. 
  - Veterinary Care and Common Health Conditions. 
  - How do I bond with my sugar glider? 
  - Will my Sugar Glider become lonely by itself? 
  - Sugar Glider noises guide. 
  - Frequently asked questions 
  - And so much more within each chapter and section! 
  About the Author 
  Krystiana Imbrogno was raised in an animal-loving family. Growing up, and now, into her early adulthood, she has had a variety of different pets and animals of a variety of species, sugar gliders being one of them. Sugar Gliders and their complexities stood out to Krystiana, and she has since begun considering a career in exotic veterinary medicine. Currently, Krystiana has recently graduated high school and has yet to start her journey into veterinary medicine. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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