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Deep things out of darkness : a history of natural history / by Anderson, John G. T.,1957-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-318) and index.Introduction : Adam's task, Job's challenge -- From hunter-gatherers to kings of kings -- A wonderful man : Aristotle and Greek natural history -- The spoils of an empire -- An emperor and his descendants -- New worlds -- Ray, Linnaeus, and the ordering of the world -- Journeys near and far -- Before the Origin -- Forms most beautiful : Darwin -- The geography of nature : Humboldt -- Hearts of light : Wallace and Bates -- Spoils of other empires -- Breadfruit and icebergs -- Naturalists in New England : Thoreau, Agassiz, and Gray -- From Muir and Alexander to Leopold and Carson -- The slow death (and resurrection) of natural history.
Subjects: History.; Natural history; Naturalists; Natural history.; Naturalists.;
© c2013., University of California Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A natural history of love / by Ackerman, Diane.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [338]-344) and index.
Subjects: Love; Man-woman relationships;
© c1994., Random House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Skin : a natural history / by Jablonski, Nina G.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Skin.;
© 2008., University of California Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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North America's natural wonders : by Prost, G. L.,author.;
Preface -- Author -- Chapter 1: Central Appalachians: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to Terra Alta, West Virginia ; Chapter 2: Central Appalachians: Blackwater Falls, West Virginia, to Shenandoah National Park, West Virginia ; Chapter 3: Colorado Rocky Mountain High: Denver, Colorado, to Grand Junction, Colorado ; Chapter 4: Colorado Rocky Mountains: Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Aspen, Colorado ; Chapter 5: Gulf Coast to Rio Grande Rift: Austin, Texas, to Las Cruces, New Mexico ; Chapter 6: La Popa Basin and Sierra Madre Oriental: Monterrey-Saltillo-Linares Loop, Nuevo Leon and Coahuila, Mexico ; Final Word ; Index."Presented as classic excursions to some of the best-known natural wonders on the continent, this book focuses primarily on Central and Eastern North America, including the Appalachians, the Colorado Rockies, Austin-Big Bend Country, and the Sierra Madre. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at quintessential features such as the Shenandoah Valley, Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend National Park, and La Popa Basin of Nuevo León and Coahuila, Mexico, as well as many others. It also features discussions of lesser known but equally interesting geologic formations and important information on accessing these sites"-- Publisher's description.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Natural history;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6119561 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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North America's natural wonders : by Prost, G. L.,author.;
Preface -- Author -- Chapter 1: Canadian Rockies Transect: Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, to the Rocky Mountain Trench at Golden, British Columbia ; Chapter 2: Continental Margin Transect: Marin Headlands to Devils Postpile, California ; Chapter 3: Basin-and-Range and Colorado Plateau: Owens Valley, California, to Grand Junction, Colorado ; Chapter 4: Basin-and-Range: Reno, Nevada to Salt Lake City, Utah ; Chapter 5: Snake River Volcanics to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Hotspot: Twin Falls, Idaho to Cody Wyoming ; Index."Presented as classic excursions to some of the best-known natural wonders on the continent, this book focuses primarily on Western North America, including the Canadian Rockies, the Southwest, Great Basin, and Tetons-Yellowstone Country. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at quintessential features such as the glaciers and mountains of Banff National Park, the Grand Canyon, the numerous parks in Utah, and the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, as well as many others. It also features discussions of lesser known but equally interesting geologic formations and important information on accessing these sites"-- Publisher's description.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Natural history;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6119563 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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Viruses : a natural history / by Roossinck, Marilyn J.,author.authttps://isni.org/isni/0000000117667854;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-281) and index.Viruses examines all the aspects of viruses that are essential for understanding them--their diversity, behaviors, life cycles, and much more. Written in a nontechnical and easy-to-follow style, the book covers what viruses are and where they come from; how they transmit and evolve; the battle between viruses and hosts, including immunity and vaccination; viruses that are good for us; the critical role viruses play in the balance of earth's ecosystems; what makes a virus--including COVID-19 and influenza become pandemic in plants or animals; and the cutting-edge research that is discovering thousands of new viruses. Each chapter concludes with stunningly illustrated profiles that highlight key viruses.
Subjects: Viruses.;
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Trees : their natural history / by Thomas, Peter,1957-;
An overview -- Leaves: the food producers -- Trunk and branches: more than a connecting drainpipe -- Roots: the hidden tree -- Towards the next generation: flowers, fruits and seeds -- The growing tree -- The shape of trees -- The next generation: new trees from old -- Age, health, damage and death: living in a hostile world -- Trees and us.Includes bibliographical references and index.Trees are familiar components of many landscapes and have been vital in determining the ecology of our planet as well as the development of human cultures and communities. Yet how much do we really understand about how they work? This updated and revised edition provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of tree biology and ecology and presents the state-of-the-art discoveries in this area. The wonders and mysteries of trees are explored throughout the book and questions such as why leaves turn spectacular colours in the autumn, how water reaches the top of the tallest trees, or why the study of genetics has caused so many name changes in trees are all brilliantly answered. Written with a non-technical approach, this book will be a valuable source of reference for students and those with a less formal interest in this fascinating group of plants.
Subjects: Trees.;
© 2014., Cambridge University Press,
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Viruses : A natural history / by Roossinck, Marilyn J.,author.;
A comprehensive and richly illustrated introduction to the world of viruses As parasites that are often hundreds of times smaller than bacteria, viruses exist in and on everything, everywhere. Rapidly evolving, they are highly opportunistic and relentlessly efficient. While some viruses are obviously agents of disease, as the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded the world only too well, others can be beneficial, helping to protect their hosts from other microbes, or allowing hosts to function in otherwise impossible ways. In Viruses, virus expert and author Marilyn Roossinck presents a comprehensive and richly illustrated introduction to viruses that reveals their true nature. Using lively text, clear graphics, and beautiful imagery, Viruses examines all the aspects of viruses that are essential for understanding them--their diversity, behaviors, life cycles, and much more. Written in a nontechnical and easy-to-follow style, the book covers what viruses are and where they come from; how they transmit and evolve; the battle between viruses and hosts, including immunity and vaccination; viruses that are good for us; the critical role viruses play in the balance of earth's ecosystems; what makes a virus--including COVID-19 and influenza--become pandemic in plants or animals; and the cutting-edge research that is discovering thousands of new viruses. Each chapter concludes with stunningly illustrated profiles that highlight key viruses. In a world where understanding viruses is more important than ever, Viruses offers a rich and inviting introduction to organisms that, for all the harm they can do, are also essential for the health of animals, plants, and the world we share.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Viruses.;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=7143416 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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American bison : a natural history / by Lott, Dale F.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-221)and index.
Subjects: American bison.;
© [2003], c2002., University of California Press,
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Of things ignored and unloved : a naturalist walks northern Michigan / by Fidler, Richard.;
This book will awaken the reader to events and things tuned out and forgotten in the noisy, rushing environment of our lives.
Subjects: Natural history; Plants;
© 2017., Mission Point Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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