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Mammals
From a modest beginning in the form of a little shrew-like, nocturnal, insect eating ancestor that lived 200 million years ago, mammals evolved into the huge variety of different kinds of animals we see today. Many species are still small, and follow the lifestyle of the ancestor, but others have adapted to become large grazers and browsers, like the antelopes, cattle, rhinos, and elephants, or the lions, hyaenas, and wolves that prey upon them. Yet others evolved to be specialist termite eaters able to dig into the hardest mounds, or tunnel creating burrowers, and a few took to the skies as gliders and the bats. Many live partly in the water, such as otters, beavers, and hippos, while whales and dugongs remain permanently in the seas, incapable of ever emerging onto land.In this Very Short Introduction T. S. Kemp explains how it is a tenfold increase in metabolic rate - endothermy or "warm-bloodedness" - that lies behind the high levels of activity, and the relatively huge brain associated with complex, adaptable behaviour that epitomizes mammals. He describes the remarkable fossil record, revealing how and when the mammals gained their characteristics, and the tortuous course of their subsequent evolution, during which many bizarre forms such as sabre-toothed cats, and 30-tonne, 6-m high browsers arose and disappeared. Describing the wonderful adaptations that mammals evolved to suit their varied modes of life, he also looks at those of the mainly arboreal primates that culminated ultimately in Homo sapiens.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Apes on the Edge
A moving story of survival and an eye-opening introduction to an extraordinary community of chimps and people. Fongoli chimpanzees are unique for many reasons. Their female hunters are the only apes that regularly hunt with tools, seeking out tiny bush babies with wooden spears. Unlike most other chimps, these apes fear neither water nor fire, using shallow pools to cool off in the Senegalese heat. Up to 90 percent of their home range burns annually—the result of human hunting or clearing for gold mining—and Fongoli chimpanzees have learned to predict the movement of such fires and to avoid them. The study of Fongoli chimps is also unique. While most primate research occurs in isolated reserves, Fongoli chimpanzees live alongside humans, and as primatologist and anthropologist Jill Pruetz reports, this shared habitat creates both challenges and opportunities. The issues faced by Fongoli chimpanzees—particularly food scarcity and environmental degradation—are also issues faced by their human neighbors. This connection is one reason Pruetz, who has studied Fongoli apes for over two decades, created the nonprofit Neighbor Ape in 2008 to provide for the welfare of the humans who share their landscape with apes. It is also why Pruetz decided to write this book, the first to offer readers a view of these chimps’ lives and to explain the specific conservation efforts needed to help them. Incorporating stories from Pruetz’s time in the field, including the compelling rescue of a young chimp from poachers, Apes on the Edge opens a fascinating window into primate research, conservation, and the inner workings of a very special population of our closest nonhuman relatives.
Santa Barbara
Afficianados of Spanish Style architecture recognize Santa Barbara as a mecca, the influence of which continues to be felt nationwide. This book is an invitation to revisit this Eden and explore not just the Spanish, but a variety of period revival styles found throughout the region. The doors of many of these hidden homes have never been opened to the public?till now.With new photographs of houses steeped in the period revival tradition, from 1838 to today, not since Rizzoli?s Santa Barbara Style (2001) has a book so eloquently captured the distinctive splendor of this seaside paradise.Known worldwide for the Santa Barbara style, the town epitomizes a type of building at once elegant and suffused with poetry. At its heart is the historic downtown, featuring white-washed Mediterranean-style stucco buildings with tile roofs and the iconic Santa Barbara Mission of 1786, whose austere beauty set the tone for all that followed. From its earliest days, the influence of this place has been felt and has since radiated across the sunbelt; it continues to be a model of emulation and inspiration. But it is the houses and the dream of living in Santa Barbara and its sister communities of Ojai, Carpinteria, Summerland, Goleta, and Montecito that casts the most profound spell.Featuring a wide range of these houses, estates, and gardens?from the landmarked Rancho Santa Clara del Norte (1838) to the traditionally styled Villa Corbeau (2006)?the book is a celebration of America?s Riviera.
Hodiny a hodinky
Unikátní publikace z hlediska sběratelů starožitností, oceňovaná především v cizině pro representativní výběr fotografovaných objektů. Podává nástin vývoje hodin a hodinářství od přesýpacích hodin přes kapesní hodinky až po složité orloje, a to jak z hlediska technického, tak i, a to především, uměleckého zpracování jednotlivých vybraných kusů.
Sbíráme čirůvky a další chutné houby do naší kuchyně
Kniha pojednává tentokrát o čirůvkách. Tak jako v případě knihy o holubinkách obsahuje i tato receptář nejchutnějších jídel připravených z čirůvek. A není to jen všeobecně známá čirůvka májovka - v publikaci je odborně popsáno 65 druhů čirůvek včetně nejedlých a jedovatých druhů a jejich charakteristických znaků, aby byla vyloučena záměna při jejich sběru.
Reading the World
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries—a period that marked the emergence of a global modernity—educated landowners, or “gentlemen,” dominated the development of British natural history, utilizing networks of trade and empire to inventory nature and understand events across the world. Specimens, ranging from a Welsh bittern to the plants of Botany Bay, were collected, recorded, and classified, while books were produced in London and copies distributed and used across Britain, Continental Europe, the Pacific, Asia, and the Americas. Natural history connected a diverse range of individuals, from European landowners to Polynesian priests, incorporating, distributing, synthesizing, and appropriating information collected on a global scale._x000D__x000D_In Reading the World, Edwin D. Rose positions books, natural history specimens, and people in a close cycle of literary production and consumption. His book reveals new aspects of scientific practice and the specific roles of individuals employed to collect, synthesize, and distribute knowledge—reevaluating Joseph Banks’s and Daniel Solander’s investigations during James Cook’s Endeavour voyage to the Pacific. Uncovering the range of skills involved in knowledge production, Rose expands our understanding of natural history as a cyclical process, from the initial collection and identification of specimens to the formal publication of descriptions to the eventual printing of sources.
The Little Wild Library: Dandelion
In The Little Wild Library: Dandelion, discover what makes this little burst of sunshine and fluff so special, with a host of recipes and makes to try throughout the year. All the recipes and makes are beginner friendly, making it easier and more fulfilling to engage with the natural world and form a connection to the plants and flowers that decorate our lives.Take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the plant in its natural habitat waving its fluffy dandelion "clock" merrily on a spring breeze, or brightening a dull afternoon with its burst of vibrant color, and learn:? How to identify the dandelion from the comprehensive botanical information included? How to safely collect and use the dandelion plants and flowers? How to make a whole host of delicious, useful or just plain fun projects using the Dandelion.Through the book, explore how the dandelion got its name, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this fantastic plant.The perfect beginner''s guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild Library: Dandelion will reveal the secrets of this magical weed and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them.
The Little Wild Library: Clover
In The Little Wild Library: Clover, discover what makes this industrious and nutritious plant so special, with a host of recipes and makes to try throughout the year.? Learn how to make the most of what this magnificent plant has to offer, all while gaining a better understanding of the ecosystem of which clover forms such a vital part.? All the recipes and makes are beginner friendly, making it easier and more fulfilling to engage with the natural world and form a connection to the plants and flowers that decorate our lives.? Learn how to identify the clover from the comprehensive botanical information included, and take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the plant in its natural habitat.Through the book, explore how clover got its name, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this fantastic plant.The perfect beginner''s guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild Library: Clover will reveal the secrets of this magical weed and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them.
Rychlý zahradní rádce s kalendářem prací
Jedinečný plánovač pro zahrádkáře Rychlý zahradní rádce s kalendářem prací nabízí tipy a rady pro práce na zahradě a jejich načasování podle fenologického kalendáře. Příručka poskytuje rychlý přehled všech prací, které je třeba během roku na zahradě udělat, přičemž zahradničení následuje rytmus přírody. Velkou výhodou knihy je uživatelsky přívětivé uspořádání, díky kterému odpovědi na otázky týkající se zahradničení a rostlin nemusíte dlouho hledat, protože vše rychle najdete podle abecedně řazených klíčových slov, anebo podle fenologického kalendáře, ve kterém je rok rozdělen do deseti fází závislých na vývoji v přírodě. Kniha je vhodná pro začátečníky a každého, kdo chce získat rychlý přehled o nejdůležitějších zahradnických úkonech v pravý čas. Informace jsou srozumitelné a vysvětlené názorně – krok za krokem. Odborníci v knize odpovídají na často kladené otázky a prozrazují osvědčené tipy a triky ze své každodenní praxe. Servisní část průvodce obsahuje slovníček odborných výrazů, tabulky s doporučenými odrůdami a kalendáře s dobou setí, výsadby, květu a sklizně. Perfektní roční plánovač pro péči o okrasnou a jedlou zahradu.
Your Cozy Life
This handwritten and hand-drawn book of charming tutorials for natural housekeeping and home repair, organic gardening and food preservation, herbal first aid, and mending clothes is both fun and accessible. It''s full of simple skills that anyone can and should learn. From creating healthy tinctures and salves to preserving excess food to fixing a leaky faucet, this book is great if you''re looking to live more simply, create a comfortable nest, and truly do it yourself. Combining the power of Raleigh Briggs''s bestselling Make Your Place and Make It Last to form a complete guide to everything you need to consume less and live more in line with your values.
The Little Wild Library: Nettle
In The Little Wild Library: Nettle, discover how to make the most of this tenacious plant, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Bursting to life in spring and popping up everywhere, the nettle is one of the most common plants, though sometimes cruelly called weeds!Once you?ve found your favourite patch of nettles, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure...? Learn how to identifyand how to safely forage for nettles.? Discover easy recipes that make use of fresh and sweet nettle tips that appear in spring.? All the recipes and makes are beginner friendly! Learn how to identify the nettle amidst its hedgerow friends from the comprehensive botanical information included, and take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the urtica dioica waving merrily on a spring breeze, or brightening a dull fall afternoon. Through the book, learn all about the nettle including how it got its name, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this fantastic plant.The perfect beginner''s guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild Library: Nettle will reveal the secrets of this magical weed and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them.
Pine Marten
Offering new insights into how they grow, learn and live, this book delves deep into the secretive behaviour of one of our rarest and most elusive mammals. It covers Pine Marten social interactions, courtship, mating, nesting and kit rearing, feeding and diet, as well as relationships with other wildlife. It also examines the considerable advantages of having these animals around and why it is in our interest to help them.Pine Martens are slowly starting to increase their numbers and expand their range in Britain and Ireland as conservation efforts help them recover. There are now more sightings, while interest in what these animals do and why is greater than ever. This book uniquely uses photography to show (not tell) the reader all aspects of Pine Marten behaviour ? uncovering these mammals'' private life and shining light into the darkness of the night. The candid images allow the reader to experience this magnificent animal close up as never before. Aimed at amateur naturalists and experts alike, this groundbreaking book provides fascinating observations and a wealth of information.
Manga krok za krokem: Šónen
Ponořte se do světa mangy šónen s novým dílem série Manga krok za krokem. V této cvičebnici se pomocí políček k procvičování od základů naučíte, jak ztvárnit typické postavy šónen mladíků, jejich výrazné obličeje, silné emoce, rozmanité účesy a outfity. Světle předtištěné vzory umožní překonat počáteční nejistotu i úplným začátečníkům, pro pokročilé je zde zase spousta místa pro vlastní představy a nápady. Díky množství tipů a rad se hravě naučíte sami nakreslit různé typy hrdinů i scén.
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Manga krok za krokem: Šódžó
Nový díl série Manga krok za krokem představuje oblíbený žánr – šódžo mangu, charakteristickou výraznými dívčími postavami. Díky množství políček k procvičování si vše můžete rovnou sami vyzkoušet a ostýchavější z vás mohou své obavy překonat díky světle předtištěným vzorům, které vám usnadní začátky v kreslení. Na své si ovšem přijdou i zkušenější kreslíři, kteří zde najdou dostatek prostoru pro vlastní fantazii a nápady, ať už se jedná o vytváření výrazných tváří šódžo, jejich hravých účesů, rozmanitých outfitů či krátkých příběhů.
Starlings
Has there ever been a more hated bird than the European starling? Let loose in New York City’s Central Park by a misguided aristocrat, the starlings were supposed to help curb insect outbreaks and add to the tuneful choir of other songbirds. Rather than staying put, the dark and speckled starlings marched across the continent like a conquering army. In less than sixty years, they were in every state in the contiguous United States and their numbers topped two hundred million. Cities came under siege; crops buckled beneath their weight. Public sentiment quickly soured. A bitter, baffling, and sometimes comical war on starlings ensued. Weapons included dynamite, guns, bounties, fake owls, real owls, rubber snakes, balloons, itching powder, and greased building ledges. Still, artists and scientists marveled at their undulating aerial formations, which seemed equal parts poetry and mathematics. Keen listeners recognized the starling as one of the world’s great vocal mimics, imitating everything from fellow birds and cell phones to barking dogs, car alarms, and TV commercials. And then there were their undeniable skills of adaptation and survival. What if there was more to these stubborn villains than once thought? Mike Stark’s Starlings is a first-of-its-kind history of starlings in America, an oddball, love-hate story at the intersection of human folly, ornithology, and one bird’s tenacious will to endure.
Fife 40 Heritage & History Walks
'A beggar's mantle fringed wi' gold,' is how King James VI of Scotland is said to have described the ancient Kingdom of Fife. The ragged shoreline being the frayed cloak from which the begging hand of Fife is held out in hope that the North Sea will provide sustenance. Indeed, the historic peninsula, as well as being home to one of the world's oldest universities, the former seat of Scotland's monarchy and the birthplace of golf, has nearly 200 kilometres of rugged coastline dotted with historic ports and quaint fishing villages for walkers to enjoy. Inland, however, there are also plenty of treasures to discover including gentle strolls in wooded nature reserves and country parks, as well as more strenuous hikes in the Lomond and Ochil Hills. The 40 walks make the most of the glorious countryside highlighting the History and Heritage of the iconic Kingdom of Fife.
Yorkshire Wolds and the East Yorkshire Coast
The gentle rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds and the beaches and headlands of the East Yorkshire Coast are somewhat overshadowed by better-known Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors. Well- established national parks which attract large numbers of walkers. In contrast, this region offers a tranquil tapestry of history, geology and natural beauty. The walks in this guide explore the peaceful unchanging valleys and quiet villages as well as the bustling market towns and seaside resorts of the Wolds and the east coast, taking in some of the are? ancient history, lost settlements, fine architecture and other hidden gems along the way.
Edinburgh Buses and Trams Since the 1990s
The story of bus and tram services in the Edinburgh area in the period following the deregulation of bus services has been rich and varied. Many transport providers, new and old, are featured here, some of which are long-term survivors, while some have disappeared or become part of other operators. The development of Edinburgh’s trams after years of delays and overspent budgets and how travel in the Edinburgh and Lothians continues to evolve are explored in detail.Through a fine selection of photographs, Richard Walter documents how areas have changed and how the city has experienced everything from bus wars to a better level of integrated transport.
Wonderful Walks from Dog-Friendly Campsites on a Budget
This unique book is the third in the series of ?Wonderful Walks from Dog-friendly Campsites?. Like the previous two books it combines the joys of camping with the delights of walking with your dog. Here can be found information on a variety of good value campsites throughout the UK, all of which welcome dogs, with some providing special facilities for your pet.All the campsites are located very close to footpaths and walking trails. In addition to identifying the distinctive characteristic of the area, there are detailed instructions and maps for two walks of varying lengths from each campsite. This provides the opportunity to explore the area in the immediate vicinity of the campsite and appreciate the diverse environments to be found in Britain. In this book all the campsites are reasonably priced, and were chosen with value for money in mind.So, if you like camping and you love taking your dog but do not know where to go, this book will help you find the answer for either a weekend jaunt, to explore a region or even to plan a tour of the UK.
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