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"As populations fall and once-great migration multitudes wither away, the future of birds may seem grim. But surprisingly, from gnatcatchers and waterfowl to select groups of forest songbirds, some bird populations are soaring. Habitats and species that once neared extinction are now multiplying around the world because bird conservation is making things better. The Return of the Oystercatcher explores the recovery efforts that are not only preventing...

"Scott Simon's household does not make much distinction between humans and other animals-whether two legs or four, flesh-covered, fur-covered, feathered, or gilled-everyone is family. The beloved host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday and one of the hosts of NPR's Up First has welcomed animals into his life since his youth. He first connected with Penny, the family dog who pushed him to crawl and stand. Today, Simon lives with haiku-writing French...

"When the long-awaited day dawns and the aliens finally arrive on Earth, they might eat us and destroy the planet -- or, just maybe, they might share the secrets of the Universe with us. When that time comes, will we be able to cross the communication barrier to beg for our lives? If the aliens do hold out those precious jewels of knowledge, will we even be able to grasp them? It's long been assumed, in both science fiction and real scientific efforts...

"A sweeping personal retelling of African myths illustrated throughout with Rosales's...artwork"--Back cover. In Chronicles of Ori, her debut book, Harmonia Rosales retells the African myths she has long treasured, crafting an enthralling epic that spans the birth of the universe to the modern world of colonialism and resistance. She writes of the powerful, temperamental deities called the Orishas; of the founding of Yorubaland by the shrewd leader...

"A unique biography of a place, encompassing architecture, history, politics, popular culture, and race in a fascinating exploration of our Capitol's secret past, one rife with political intrigue, assassination attempts, thwarted bombings, and gunmen on the run. Never mind ghostly cat prints, mysteriously bloodstained steps, and charming 'fairy doors' that have delighted visitors for hundreds of years. Spanning three centuries of American history,...

"GEORGE the flybot is back - and he's revved up and ready for a real-life treasure hunt! This time, he's off to the French countryside in search of an owl statue that's worth a fortune. If GEORGE finds the owl, he can make a difference in the lives of children like Petey, his first human friend. But when GEORGE crosses flight paths with a pack of robotic pigeons on the same mission, he finds himself in a high-stakes race to the finish line!"--Back...

"Strikingly original and abundantly illustrated, The Art of Biodiversity surveys the golden age of natural history art, exploring the alliance between scientists and artists that first revealed the astonishing diversity of life on Earth. Between 1700 and 1900, an art movement unveiled nature's great secret: the global diversity of life-forms. Centuries before the word 'biodiversity' existed, naturalists began to glimpse the reality that lay behind...

"From the moment John Brown arrived as a servant to Queen Victoria's household, he became known across the land as her loyal companion, her fierce protector, and her right-hand man: their friendship immortalized in print and later onscreen. But what if there was more to their relationship than we know? And what has history been hiding from us? Rumors have swirled around this relationship for years as historians have attempted to bring the truth to...

Whether you live in a country farmhouse or an urban apartment, you will find inspiration for every room in your home. Come cozy up with your creativity and Liz's welcoming voice so you can love the feeling of being at home. In this beautiful book of house and garden photography and DIY inspiration, popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan shares a hundred tips and tricks, budget-friendly hints, and project how-tos to make every room in your house feel like...

A guide to the simple pleasures of cottage living--antique hunting, gardening, and enjoying the seasons--from a beloved British design and fashion influencer.