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Briefe und Tagebuchaufzeichnungen Willy Kükenthals von seiner Reise in den Malaiischen Archipel 1893–1894
by Sybille BauerIn diesem Buch finden Sie die von Willy Kükenthal, dem berühmten deutschen Zoologen und Forschungsreisenden, erhaltenen Briefe, die er während seiner Reise in den Malaiischen Archipel Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts an seine Frau geschrieben hat und ein auf Borneo geführtes wissenschaftliches Tagebuch. Giftmischende Malayen auf Halmahera, kopfjagende Alfuren in Borneo, Fiebersümpfe, Moskitoschwärme und Blutegel – über fast alles hat er seine Frau, wenn auch oft diplomatisch, in Kenntnis gesetzt. Die Methoden der Penisperforation jedoch vertraute er nur seinem Tagebuch. an. Die Dokumente seiner Reise geben einen Einblick in die Erfahrungen, die Willy Kükenthal während seiner Abenteuer in Südostasien gemacht hat. Sie sind ein eindrucksvolles Zeugnis der Forschung im 19. Jahrhundert. Die Briefe und das Tagebuch zeigen, unter welch extremen Bedingungen Zoologen aus Kükenthals Generation forschten, um Sammlungen für Museen zusammenzustellten.
Brigadier: Gentle Hero (True Horse Stories #5)
by David Parkins Judy AndreksonThe true story of a gentle hero who won hearts and affection for his commitment to "serve and protect." A big boy right from the start, Brig was a Belgian draft cross, or grade horse, with just the right temperament to earn his place on the Mounted Unit of the Toronto Police Department. Brigadier was a golden chestnut with four white socks, and his size alone was imposing. But that wasn't why Sergeant Graham Acott chose this horse above all the others with such certainty. The animal's large, intelligent, and gentle eyes were what struck him. This was a horse, and a partner, perfectly suited to the job for which he'd been bred.Brigadier never let Graham or anyone else down for a moment, and his years of service with the force were happy ones. When, on that last night, he turned into the path of an oncoming car and took the full force of its impact, he did what he was trained to do and he did it with the heart of a gentle hero.Thousands wept and were outraged by the senseless cruelty that ended Brig's life. For his selfless act, Brigadier received full honors, a police funeral, and tributes from around the world. But his days of willing service, the smiles he brought, and his gift of companionship are what he will always be remembered for.
Bright Eyes, Alaska Baby Seal: The True Story of an Alaska Baby Seal
by Chris Kiana SRCHRIS KIANA, SR., Inupiaq Eskimo Chris grew up at Fairbanks, Alaska. Upon graduation from Fairbanks High School, he tried college for a couple of years and joined the U.S. Navy, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. After military service, he went back to college and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He continued further education and received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and Master of Arts in Rural Development (MA-RD). During the past 25 years, Chris has written and produced videos, DVDs, and numerous writings. He is the world's foremost authority on the invention, operation, and authoring an instructional book of 100 tricks on the Alaska Eskimo Yo-Yo, 100 Alaska Yo-Yo Stratagems. He's also written a thriller, Alaska Crying Baby. Chris's other children's story is Wally the Lost Baby Walrus. Chris and his wife, Sarah, live in Anchorage and have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Bright Lights, Big Kitty!
by Paul Dubois Jacobs Jennifer Swender Stephanie LaberisWhiskers goes viral in this fourth zany novel in a chapter book series where the fur—and fun—flies at an animal spa and hotel.The Animal Inn is an all-inclusive pet resort/hotel/center/spa for animals from dogs to rabbits, cats to ducks, parrots to lizards. From doggie and kitty daycare, to grooming, and group play—you name it, and the Animal Inn has it. The Inn is run by the Tyler family along with their pets Leopold, the Macaw; Fuzzy and Furry, the gerbils; dogs Dash and Coco; felines Shadow and Whiskers; and a rollicking horde of animal visitors. When Whiskers becomes an unexpected internet star after a hilarious post becomes an online sensation, Whiskers and the Tylers are invited to NYC for a morning TV show interview. The Tylers rent an RV and take the whole family for the fur-tastic experience. Even though Whiskers is a bit full of himself with his newly found internet fame, he’s also super nervous! Will his fame translate to the TV screen—or is he destined to stay a meme forever?
Bright Stanley
by Matt BuckinghamFar below the waves, a little fish named Stanley lives with his school; the brightest fish of the deep, dark sea. One morning, Stanley wakes up late, and the reef is strangely quiet. Follow Stanley as he diligently searches for his friends and meets other ocean creatures, including the Big Shark, in this underwater adventure.
Bright Wampum
by Dorothy LyonsThe Big Sur region along the California coast was still untamed country when Meredith Moore and her family arrived one stormy night. Merry had always ridden and trained horses, and when--next morning--she discovered to her joyous excitement a band of Appaloosa horses running wild in the mountain meadows, she determined to gentle one of them. The beauty of the rugged coastal country, the warm friendships Merry made with their widely scattered neighbors, the fascination of learning about the Indians who had lived there in the distant past, stock riding and rodeo competitions--all these made Merry's adventure-filled first year in California a memorable one. And always in the background was the mystery surrounding the real owner of the Appaloosas--and Merry's secret yearning that one day Bright Wampum might be her own. Dorothy Lyons, a horsewoman of many years' experience, knows the Big Sur region intimately and has written a swiftly moving and compelling story that young readers will welcome eagerly.
Brightheart the Knight's Pony (Magic Pony Carousel #2)
by Poppy Shire Ron BergThe Magic Pony Carousel has come to the town fair! Amy wants to ride the beautiful dark bay pony named Brightheart. As soon as she settles into the saddle, the magic carousel whisks them off on an adventure. She and Brightheart travel back to the days of knights and princesses. Will she be able to learn to fight like a knight in time to help a young prince?
Brighty of the Grand Canyon (Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library)
by Marguerite HenryA determined little burro earns the loyalty and affection of everyone he encounters in this classic story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry.Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice. Brighty&’s adventures have delighted generations of readers, and he has become the symbol of a joyous way of life. Some people say that you can even see his spirit roving the canyon on moonlit nights—forever wild, forever free.
Brilliant Bathroom Reader (Mensa®): 5,000 Facts from the Smartest Brand in the World
by American MensaAmerican Mensa presents: The Brilliant Bathroom Reader—The ultimate book of 5,000 facts curated by the world's smartest brand. Perfect to expand any curious mind! Whether gearing up for a big trivia night or simply wanting to give your brain something interesting to think about, this big book of 5,000 facts from the smartest brand in the world fits the bill. These facts will make you think. They&’ll make you wonder. You may even want to research more about some of these topics. Most of all, you&’ll have a ton of fun learning about everything from Thomas Edison&’s attempts at mind reading to Dr. Lucy King&’s beehive fences that scare elephants from destroying farms. We cover as many topics as possible, including facts that got our attention while weeding out the stuff that made us yawn or go, &“Yeah, yeah, I&’ve heard that one a million times.&” Topics include: Flora, Fauna, and FungaScience and TechnologyWorld CultureHistory US PresidentsNational ParksArt, Fashion, and LiteratureArchitectureHealthComicsMusic and EntertainmentSports and LeisureBizarre but TrueThe Brilliant Bathroom Reader is the perfect gift for learning new and exciting facts whenever you have a spare moment or two.
Brilliant Beekeeping: Flash
by Adrian Waring Claire WaringThe books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Brilliant Beekeeping is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to that will teach you the basics of beekeeping, equipment needed and key tips in just 96 pages. Suitable for those who just want to know a bit more before they commit, this is an ideal starting point for nature-loving homeowner or the tentative beekeeper.
Brilliant Beekeeping: Flash
by Adrian Waring Claire WaringThe books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Brilliant Beekeeping is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to that will teach you the basics of beekeeping, equipment needed and key tips in just 96 pages. Suitable for those who just want to know a bit more before they commit, this is an ideal starting point for nature-loving homeowner or the tentative beekeeper.
Bring Back the Buffalo!: A Sustainable Future For America's Great Plains
by Ernest Callenbach Hans CallenbachIn Bring Back the Buffalo!, Ernest Callenbach argues that the return of the bison is the key to a sustainable future for the Great Plains. Vast stretches of the region have seen a steady decline in population and are ill-suited for traditional agriculture or cattle ranching. Yet those same areas provide ideal habitat for bison. Callenbach explores the past history, present situation, and future potential of bison in North America as he examines what can and should be done to re-establish bison as a significant presence in the American landscape. He looks forward with high hopes to a time when vast herds of buffalo provide permanent sustenance to the rural inhabitants of the Great Plains and again play a central role in the balance of nature.
Bring on the Birds
by Susan StockdaleBrightly colored, richly textured illustrations and an energetic rhyming text introduce young readers to birds and their unique qualities. Birds come in all sorts of interesting shapes, sizes, and colors—and many of them can do amazing things as well. From the Blue-footed Booby to the Red-billed Oxpecker, the breadth of bird life depicted in this stunning book will captivate young ornithologists. Susan Stockdale's bold colors and crisp, clean lines capture the reader's attention and introduce us to a remarkable world filled with distinctive creatures. An afterword identifies each animal and tells a little bit about it and where it lives.
Bringing Back the Beaver: The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways
by Derek GowA bold new voice in nature writing, from the front lines of Britain's rewilding movement Bringing Back the Beaver is farmer-turned-ecologist Derek Gow’s inspirational and often riotously funny firsthand account of how the movement to rewild the British landscape with beavers has become the single most dramatic and subversive nature conservation act of the modern era. Since the early 1990s – in the face of outright opposition from government, landowning elites and even some conservation professionals – Gow has imported, quarantined and assisted the reestablishment of beavers in waterways across England and Scotland. In addition to detailing the ups and downs of rewilding beavers, Bringing Back the Beaver makes a passionate case as to why the return of one of nature’s great problem solvers will be critical as part of a sustainable fix for flooding and future drought, whilst ensuring the creation of essential lifescapes that enable the broadest possible spectrum of Britain’s wildlife to thrive.
Bringing Back the Beaver: The Story of One Mans Quest to Rewild Britains Waterways
by Derek Gow&“Derek Gow might be the most colorful character in all of Beaverdom.&”—Ben Goldfarb, author of Eager"Gow&’s triumph has been the reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver."—The New YorkerBringing Back the Beaver is farmer-turned-ecologist Derek Gow&’s inspirational and often riotously funny firsthand account of how the movement to rewild the British landscape with beavers has become the single most dramatic and subversive nature conservation act of the modern era. Since the early 1990s—in the face of outright opposition from government, landowning elites, and even some conservation professionals—Gow has imported, quarantined, and assisted the reestablishment of beavers in waterways across England and Scotland.In addition to detailing the ups and downs of rewilding beavers, Bringing Back the Beaver makes a passionate case as to why the return of one of nature&’s great problem solvers will be critical as part of a sustainable fix for flooding and future drought, whilst ensuring the creation of essential lifescapes that enable the broadest possible spectrum of Britain&’s wildlife to thrive.&“Bringing Back the Beaver is a hilarious, eccentric and magnificent account of a struggle . . . to reintroduce a species crucial to the health of our ecosystems.&”—George Monbiot&“A treasure.&”—Booklist
Bringing Bayesian Models to Life (Chapman & Hall/CRC Applied Environmental Statistics)
by Mevin B. Hooten Trevor J. HefleyBringing Bayesian Models to Life empowers the reader to extend, enhance, and implement statistical models for ecological and environmental data analysis. We open the black box and show the reader how to connect modern statistical models to computer algorithms. These algorithms allow the user to fit models that answer their scientific questions without needing to rely on automated Bayesian software. We show how to handcraft statistical models that are useful in ecological and environmental science including: linear and generalized linear models, spatial and time series models, occupancy and capture-recapture models, animal movement models, spatio-temporal models, and integrated population-models. Features: R code implementing algorithms to fit Bayesian models using real and simulated data examples. A comprehensive review of statistical models commonly used in ecological and environmental science. Overview of Bayesian computational methods such as importance sampling, MCMC, and HMC. Derivations of the necessary components to construct statistical algorithms from scratch. Bringing Bayesian Models to Life contains a comprehensive treatment of models and associated algorithms for fitting the models to data. We provide detailed and annotated R code in each chapter and apply it to fit each model we present to either real or simulated data for instructional purposes. Our code shows how to create every result and figure in the book so that readers can use and modify it for their own analyses. We provide all code and data in an organized set of directories available at the authors' websites.
Bringing Down the Moon
by Jonathan EmmettMole is so taken with the beauty of the moon that he tries to get it from the sky. But eventually he learns to appreciate the moon where it is.
Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, Updated and Expanded
by Douglas W. Tallamy Rick Darke“If you cut down the goldenrod, the wild black cherry, the milkweed and other natives, you eliminate the larvae, and starve the birds. This simple revelation about the food web—and it is an intricate web, not a chain—is the driving force in Bringing Nature Home.” —The New York Times As development and subsequent habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. But there is an important and simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity. There is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife—native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife is in crisis and may be headed toward extinction.Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and the new paperback edition—with an expanded resource section and updated photos—will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.
Bringing Up Beauty
by Sylvia McnicollWinner of the 1996 Ontario Silver Birch Award. When Elizabeth's family agrees to foster a black Lab puppy until it is ready to be trained as a guide dog, Elizabeth is determined not to grow too attached to it. At first the dog, named "Beauty" by Elizabeth's mom, causes so much trouble -- accidents on neighbor's rugs, a messed up art project, a bathtub flood -- it's easy to remain detached. But when problems in Elizabeth's social life begin to overwhelm her, and her parents are too caught up in their careers to notice, Beauty becomes the only friend she can rely on. Elizabeth must learn to cope when the day comes to send Beauty for guide dog training.
Brink of Extinction: Can We Stop Nature's Decline? (Informed!)
by Eric BraunAn intergovernmental science agency recently concluded that one million species, plants, and animals are at risk of extinction because of nature's dangerous decline. What is the cause of this decline? And what are humans doing to protect themselves and other species? Readers will discover the facts behind this issue, the interconnectedness of species on Earth, and the immediate action needed to address the rapid loss of biodiversity.
Brisket Helps Miryam with Online Learning (Helper Hounds)
by Caryn RivadeneiraMiryam's body doesn't fight off germs like it should. While doctors figure out how to make her better, Miryam needs to stay home for online classes. The trouble is: Miryam struggles to focus on her teacher and schoolwork when learning online. She likes in-person learning at school much better! Plus, she misses her friends! When Miryam's dad hears about the Helper Hounds, everything changes. Brisket the Helper Hound knows all about learning to focus and about staying in touch with friends, even from a distance.
Britain’s Day-flying Moths
by David Newland Robert Still Andy Swash Mark ParsonsThis concise photographic field guide will help you identify any of the 100 or so day-flying moths found in Britain and Ireland. Combining stunning photographs, authoritative text, and an easy-to-use design, this book makes a perfect traveling companion--one that will increase your enjoyment of these colorful and intriguing creatures. Like butterflies, some moths fly regularly in sunshine, whereas others that usually fly only at night are readily disturbed from their resting places during the day. This guide describes all of these species, with at least one photograph of each in its natural, resting pose. The text includes a brief description of each moth, with details of its life history, where and when to look for it, its status, the food plants of its caterpillars, and its special features. Introductory sections cover many topics, including how to distinguish moths from butterflies; classification; life cycle and behavior; ecological importance; the impact of habitat and climate change; recording and monitoring; and conservation.Individual accounts for some 100 species Stunning photographs of every moth, as you see them Attractive, easy-to-use, and accessible design
British Poultry Standards
by J. Ian Allonby Philippe B. WilsonA fully updated and expanded new edition of the official reference to all the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain The seventh edition of British Poultry Standards contains complete specifications together with judging points for all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry, as compiled by the specialist Breed Clubs and published under the guidance of the Poultry Club of Great Britain. Intended as a manual to aid in the instruction and identification of breeds for the novice through to the veterinarian, this new edition has been thoroughly revised and edited, with numerous changes to breed pictures and profiles, providing a well-defined update for contemporary breeding, judging and exhibiting. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club of Great Britain, this book details the authorised standards of excellence for each breed, covering categories such as feather markings, breed classification, and defects and deformities. The must-have reference for keepers, breeders, judges and exhibitors of pure bred poultry Features over 500 colour photographs, including 150 new images Includes 10 new breeds as well as all standardised breeds, and features photographs of many different varieties Provides complete specifications and judging points of all standardised breeds and varieties of poultry Recognised by the Poultry Club of Great Britain British Poultry Standards, 7th Edition is an essential resource for all poultry judges, breeders, exhibitors and keepers, as well as agricultural and veterinary college libraries and conservationists.
British Sheep Breeds
by Susannah ParkinThis revised edition of British Sheep Breeds explains how this hardy species has evolved, survived and developed over the past 250 years and provides a history of the species, their importance in British farming through the centuries, evolution of the various breeds, their origins and domestication. The breeds are categorised into groups depending on their role within the stratification system; primitive, mountain, hill, upland and lowland breeds. A description of the breed, evolution and wool type accompanies each illustration. Included is the normal behavior of sheep, biological data and how sheep contribute to the conservation of the landscape as well as conserving their species.
British Training for American Retrievers
by Vic BarlowThere has long been a disconnect between the retriever training methods in the United Kingdom and in North America.British Retriever Trials are primarily a test of the dog's skill as a game finder, while American Field Trials are a test of the handling techniques of the owner.The Brits teach their dogs to find every bird, while American handlers are training for an event in which tracking cripples plays no part.The British manner, for many American and Canadian hunters, makes more sense to them on a day-to-day basis because its aim is to produce a finished gun dog who is steady, quiet, and reliable in the field.