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Squirrel
Squirrels are a common sight, seemingly everywhere in wild and urban nature. Their chattering antics in city parks delight us while their raids on our backyard gardens and bird feedersnever failto exasperate. But squirrels are more than amusing backyard entertainers, and few of usknow much about them or fullyappreciate their role in keeping the environment healthy. As stress on the natural world intensifies,should we be paying more attention to the plight of squirrels? In Squirrel, Nancy Castaldo shines new light on thisfamiliar backyard mammal, exploring their staggering diversity(they're found on all continents but Antarctica) and the many surprising ways they shape our world, our communities, and our cultures. Each chapter explores anaspect ofsquirrels and their close and sometimes fraught association with humans: their importance to myriad ecosystems through sophisticated food-caching strategies; their introduction tonineteenth-century urban parks as adorable ambassadors for nature; their complicated global status as both invasive and endangered; their role as celebrated cultural icons and social media memes; andultimately, why we must preventpopulation declines and protecttheir well-beingwhile we can. Like other wildlife species, squirrels areincreasinglystressed by climate change, and their speculative fate may foreshadow our own. Thebook includes a detailed bibliography, an exhaustive list ofsquirrel species and their status, and tips for coexisting peaceably with squirrels in ouryards and neighborhoods. Chapters are introduced by exquisitely drawnhistorical illustrations.
The Oak and The Larch
‘A towering achievement’ MERVE EMRE NYT Best New Books of 2026 A majestic cultural and environmental history that reveals how forests have made – and resisted – Russia’s many empires. From the Baltic to the Pacific, from the Arctic to the Steppes of Central Asia, Russia’s forests account for nearly one-fifth of the world’s wooded lands. The Oak and the Larch is the first-ever English-language exploration of this vast expanse – a dazzling environmental history of Russia that offers an urgent new understanding of the nature of Russian power, and of Russia’s ideas of itself. Inspired by the majestic oak, which towers over the country’s western heartland, and the hardy Siberian larch, an emblem of survival in the east, award winning scholar Sophie Pinkham’s magisterial account spans centuries, revealing how forests have nourished ancient Siberian Indigenous societies, defended medieval Slavic settlements from Mongol invasion and served as both an essential natural resource and a potent cultural symbol for Russia in all its incarnations, from the days of the tsars to the Soviets to Putin’s Federation. By examining the country from the forest’s perspective, Pinkham pushes far beyond the contemporary political environment in Russia. She draws on literature, history and art to connect the expanse of the Russian wilderness and the nature of Russian culture, with indelible portraits of the diverse figures who have inhabited and celebrated these forests: the legendary Indigenous guide Dersu Uzala, giants of literature like Tolstoy and Chekhov, political thinkers like Kropotkin and even Stalin. She confronts the forest’s role in Russia’s long history of imperial conquest, and in resistance to this conquest. Gorgeously written and surprising at every turn, The Oak and the Larch offers a vision of Russia rarely seen in the West, as a land defined by its wilderness, shaped by its encounters with the frontier, and – much like our own – ultimately beholden to nature’s whim.
Hide, Stone, and Bone
A skirmish wargame of prehistoric survival.Hide, Stone, and Bone is a wargame of hunting and combat in which players lead tribes of early human ancestors as they attempt to survive in the face of the perils of the Ice Age. From season to season, tribes seek to grow and prosper, engaging in various ‘Big Days’ that represent important events such as mammoth hunts, attacks by cave bears, and clashes with rival tribes. In between these encounters, tribes must gather food, craft tools and weapons, and consult their shamans to prepare themselves for the next threat, be it from enemies, animals, nature, or something stranger…While the skirmishes and hunts of Big Days are resolved using a d10-based alternating activation system, Hide, Stone, and Bone also features a detailed campaign system that forms a core part of the gameplay experience. Ultimately, survival is all – defeating other tribes is not the sole focus and it is possible for tribes to thrive even if the fortunes of war are against them. With options for solo, cooperative, and competitive play, Hide, Stone, and Bone gives players all the tools they need to meet the challenges of the Ice Age and lead their tribes into a prosperous future.
Not Your Grandmas Crochet
This is not your grandma's crochet.
From scrunchies and vests, cosy jumpers and bags to colourful granny-square summer dresses, Not Your Grandma's Crochet is a fun, easy and accessible guide to creating your own colourful crochet wardrobe with a retro twist.
Unwind and chill out whilst building your crochet skills and making clothes for every mood and occasion. From cosy winter knits and comfy clothes to all out summer holiday vibes and everything you need to get festival ready, these are crochet clothes you actually want to wear.
If you're a beginner and looking to build confidence, we've got you covered with crochet skill builders and 20 crochet patterns in a range of difficulty levels, all created by Realm Designs, a one-woman, sustainable crochet design studio.
In this book, you'll find:
• Fun, versatile and on-trend designs: from scrunchies and cosy knits to cute bags and granny-square vests and dresses.
• Designs for all occasions: organised by mood, event and season from cosy Winter knits to summer holiday and festival-friendly fashion.
• Beginner friendly: Includes 20 crochet patterns with varying difficulty levels, ideal for beginners looking to build confidence.
• Helps you learn to crochet: each chapter includes skill builders, helping you build confidence in crochet!
Bolt Action: Armies of Imperial Japan: Third Edition
A detailed guide to the Japanese forces in Bolt Action: Third Edition, containing updated special rules, unit entries, and force selection guides. Following the assault on Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defence of the islands of the Pacific to the occupation of territory in China and Burma. With this new and revised supplement for Bolt Action: Third Edition, players have all the information they need to build a force of the Emperor’s fanatically loyal troops and campaign through some of the most brutal battles of the war.
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House Coloring Book
The official tie-in coloring book of the viral 4th book in the Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore!
Welcome to the Strawberry Patch Pancake House…
THIS COZY COLORING BOOK FEATURES:
37 hand-drawn romance and spring seasonal aesthetic designs
Cozy, escapist coloring pages for stress release and relaxation
Individually printed pages to prevent bleed-through
Hours of entertainment
The Pumpkin Spice Café coloring book is also available with cozy fall scenes
The Pumpkin Spice Café was the winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024 and is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. It was also featured on Good Morning America!
The Complete Guide to Strength and Conditioning Training
The essential guide to strength and conditioning training for anyone delivering targeted exercise programmesThis comprehensive manual offers practical tips for planning, delivering and reviewing a range of strength and conditioning exercise programmes for all ages and abilities. Learn what exercises and testing methods are required to develop your client’s performance in areas such as strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, movement competency and more. It includes the latest advice on:- The fundamentals of strength and conditioning- Client consultations- Training methods and sample programmes- Testing the components of fitness- Nutrition for strength and conditioning- Strategies for fatigue, recovery and motivation. With access to video demonstrations of progressive exercises, this is the ultimate reference book for strength and conditioning practitioners as well as for current and prospective coaches from all sporting backgrounds (from grass roots level to elite). It’s also ideal reading for anyone studying sports and health-related exercise courses in schools, colleges and universities.
Common Life
Spring 2020 and a fragile yet determined Mandarin duckling emerges into the world. From the nest to Middledown Pond, each step is fraught with danger, as rustles in the underbrush and ripples on the water pose potential threats. Above, a young squirrel tests her instincts, leaping confidently from branch to branch. Below, swans shepherd their cygnets, scanning the shoreline for danger. A wild-eyed dog races across the pond’s edge, scattering waterfowl like leaves in a storm. Summer arrives and the pandemic empties cities and floods the commons. Wildlife, accustomed to human absence, now faces new chaos. Birds of prey adjust their hunts as unfamiliar feet flatten the ground. The woods become both refuge and trap. Autumn calls for mating, and the deer rut begins with hooves pounding and antlers clashing. However, the ritual is disrupted by crowds and phones, causing a proud stag to falter and his harem to scatter, breaking the old order. Winter descends, and the squirrel slows, forming an alliance with crows to adapt to human presence. Foxes evolve rapidly, thriving in urban sprawl, rewriting territory and the rules of success. With the old ways broken, how will the common recover?
Tracks
Tracks: A Journey Into Metroland tells the story of Metroland and the development of suburbia that grew alongside the Metropolitan Railway. Originally the brainchild of eminent Victorians, the Metropolitan grew to become the queen of underground lines, eventually expanding to a point some fifty miles outside London. Author Kevin J. Last describes how the concept of Metroland was an aspiration for several levels of society, promising a better lifestyle well away from the deprivations of wartime. The idea that the working man could live comfortably outside the smoke in individually designed houses would mean that he could also thrive at work, largely due to the regular service offered by the new railway. This was quite exceptional in that, while nominally an underground line, most of the Met''s route was above ground and, in length, went far beyond other similar lines, far out into the Buckinghamshire countryside. Not marked on any map, Metroland is as much a concept of the mind as a real place.
Horse Evaluation
Horse judging is one of the most popular activities in 4-H, FFA, and other youth-development organizations. Judging teaches youth how to both critically analyze animals based on a specific set of criteria and justify their decisions through oral reasoning. This book includes information on examining a wide variety of breeds—from quarter horses and Arabians to Saddlebreds, Drafts, and Miniatures—and covers a range of disciplines. Both halter and performance classes are explored, and the rules and regulations used to govern contests at the national level are provided. Example sets of reasons are supplied for most classes, as are lists of potential terms for inclusion in oral reasons. Horse Evaluation: A Multibreed Text for Competitive Youth Equine Judges offers valuable resources, including images, line drawings, and videos, for adults coaching youth-judging teams and their students.
The Miseducation of the Student-Athlete, with a New Preface by the Authors
The student-athlete's life: practice, gym, weight room, film review, repeat. Simply put, sports come first. Academics is a distant second. In this timely new edition of the award-winning The Miseducation of the Student-Athlete, authors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Collin D. Williams, Jr. provide essential context for understanding college sports in an era transformed by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. While student-athletes can now profit from their personal brands—with some earning more than $4 million annually—the fundamental challenge remains: balancing athletics with meaningful education. The book's original groundbreaking analysis of how to fix college sports is now preceded by a new preface that examines the post-2021 revolution in collegiate athletics. The authors explore how NIL rights have affected the student-athlete experience while reinforcing their central argument that education must remain paramount. Their Student-Athlete Manifesto and Meaningful Degree Model remain more relevant than ever as institutions navigate these unprecedented changes. Drawing on their extensive experience in sports leadership and education, Shropshire and Williams offer crucial insights for athletic departments, policy makers, and athletes themselves as they work to ensure that the "student" in student-athlete isn't lost amid new financial opportunities. This updated edition serves both as an introduction for new readers and a vital update for those familiar with the original work.
Adventure Skiing
Adventure Skiing is a book that places adventure at the centre of the skiing experience. It's your gateway to a new world of skiing—one where the thrill of exploration, freedom, and wild terrain take centre stage. In an era where traditional ski resorts are becoming crowded and expensive, this book offers a refreshing alternative. Whether you're frustrated by crowded pistes or seeking to escape the impact of climate change on the ski industry, Adventure Skiing shows you how to reclaim the true spirit of the sport. This isn’t another guidebook or technical manual—there are plenty of those already. Instead, it’s an invitation to explore the vast possibilities of off-piste skiing, where you can escape to uncrowded slopes of fresh, "wild snow." It empowers you to rely on your own skills, fitness, and judgement to discover the exhilaration of ski touring and adventure skiing—whether on a one-day trek through the Scottish Highlands or an epic multi-day journey through the Alps. What you’ll gain from Adventure Skiing:Inspiration and Confidence: Real-life adventure stories that will inspire you to venture beyond the resort and explore new terrain. Clarity on the Skiing Adventure Path: Step-by-step guidance on progressing your adventure skiing skills, so you can gradually take on more challenging objectives—without feeling overwhelmed. Practical Insights: Personal accounts that detail what to expect, helping you make informed decisions and prepare for a variety of skiing adventures, from remote snow-camping to hut-to-hut tours. A New Perspective on Adventure: Learn how skiing can offer different kinds of adventures based on your goals, risk tolerance, and fitness level—no matter where you are or how much time you have. If you're ready to take your skiing to the next level and experience the true adventure of wild, untouched snow, this book is your guide to making it happen. It’s about more than just skiing—it’s about pushing your limits, finding your own path, and embracing the journey.
The Money-Saving Gardener Containers
The money-saving gardener, Anya Lautenbach, shows you how to create beautiful displays in pots all year round for less, no matter your space.
With arrangements for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, there are projects for you to create in your own garden for colour and interest every month of the year – from spring bulbs to brighten your day to charming paperwhites that make a meaningful and beautiful gift in the darker months.
Throughout the book, Anya shares her money-saving advice on choosing pots and creative ways to repurpose everyday items, as well as tips and tricks to conserve expensive resources such as compost and water, and plenty of guidance on propagating plants for free.
Find joy in the small things all year round with The Money-Saving Gardener Containers.
Krížovky Cestujeme po svete - Veľké písmená
Spestrite si chvíle oddychu a zabavte sa so švédskymi krížovkami. V ich tajničkách sa ukrýva množstvo zaujímavých a užitočných informácií o turistických destináciách na celom svete.
Krížovky Cestujeme po Slovensku - Veľké písmená
Spestrite si chvíle oddychu a zabavte sa so švédskymi krížovkami. V ich tajničkách sa ukrýva množstvo zaujímavých a užitočných informácií o turistických destináciách na Slovensku.
Detektivní omalovánky
Všichni detektivové a luštitelé pozor! Tyto vzrušující omalovánky jsou zábavný způsob, jak si otestovat své dedukční schopnosti. Použijte důvtip a pastelky k vyřešení 35 záhadných vražd. Každé otočení stránky nabízí nový kriminální příběh spolu s obrázkem obsahujícím pravé, ale i falešné stopy. Ať už jde o smrt na terase, mrtvolu v sušičce nebo ohnivou seanci, bude jen na vás, abyste každou z těchto a dalších záhad rozluštili. Přečtěte si všechny podrobnosti o případu, vybarvěte místo činu, vyhněte se nástrahám a usvědčte zločince.
Cvičení pro pozdní začátečníky
S přibývajícím věkem přirozeně ubývá svalové hmoty, zhoršuje se pohyblivost a koordinace. Cíleným tréninkem však můžete tento proces efektivně zbrzdit, protože na zlepšení kondice není nikdy pozdě! Instruktorka a trenérka Gabi Fastnerová představuje 50 nejlepších tréninkových sestav, pomocí kterých můžete budovat sílu, zlepšovat výdrž, rovnováhu i schopnost orientace. Zároveň uvolníte svalové napětí, čímž zlepšíte pohyblivost a předejdete bolestem v zádech a kloubech.
Podrobný popis cviků a sestavy opatřené obrázky výrazně usnadní váš vstup do světa cvičení. Budete se tak i jako pozdní začátečník cítit v lepší kondici, zdravější a mladší než kdy předtím! Kniha je součástí bestsellerové série „50 tréninkových sestav“, z níž už v nakladatelství Grada vyšly tituly Cvičení s vlastní vahou bez nářadí (2024), Cvičení na zlepšení pohyblivosti (2025) a Pilates (2025).
Kawaii: Ako kresliť rozkošné veci z celého sveta
Vstúpte do sveta rozkošnosti! PRESKÚMAJTE novú rozmanitú výzvu. DODAJTE svojim kresbičkám zo sveta roztomilosť. ZOBERTE fixku alebo pero a pustite sa do toho! Aj veci z rôznych kultúr sveta môžu byť rozkošné!
New Classic Cars
The book deals with the automotive revolution from the 1970s to the 2000s. This was a transitional period where innovation met timeless design. This book celebrates the vehicles which defined the modern era, from the elegant Maserati Ghibli and the futuristic DeLorean DMC12 to the revitalisation of Bugatti and the early Tesla models. With stunning images and detailed insights, New Classic Cars. The Next Generation pays tribute to the legacy of era-defining cars: they are the link between past and future and have become the new classic cars generation.
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