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The Sound of the Sea

Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans

by Cynthia Barnett ...

**A Science Friday Best Science Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearA Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the YearA Tampa Bay Times Best Book of the YearA stunning history of seashells and the animals that make them that "will have you marveling at nature…Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

**A Science Friday Best Science Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearA Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the YearA Tampa Bay Times Best Book of the YearA stunning history of seashells and the animals that make them that "will have you marveling at nature…Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the
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Clam Down

A Metamorphosis

by Anelise Chen ...

**PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a transformation fable from an acclaimed 5 Under 35 National Book Foundation honoree.“A marvel and a delight . . . This is a book that will stay with me forever.”—Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters* ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a transformation fable from an acclaimed 5 Under 35 National Book Foundation honoree.“A marvel and a delight . . . This is a book that will stay with me forever.”—Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters*
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Spirals in Time

The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells

by Helen Scales ...

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet.But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close.That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet.But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close.That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways
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The Sea

Stories, Trivia, Crafts, and Recipes Inspired by the World's Best Shorelines, Beaches, and Oceans

by Isobel Carlson ...

“The sea is as near as we come to another world.” —Anne StevensonThis book celebrates oceans, coasts and shorelines the world over. Bringing together incredible stories and legends of the sea, delicious recipes and activities inspired by the coast, and fascinating trivia on everything from marine exploration to the turning tides, it will captivate anyone who is enthralled by the wonder of the sea ... Read more

$12.99 USD

“The sea is as near as we come to another world.” —Anne StevensonThis book celebrates oceans, coasts and shorelines the world over. Bringing together incredible stories and legends of the sea, delicious recipes and activities inspired by the coast, and fascinating trivia on everything from marine exploration to the turning tides, it will captivate anyone who is enthralled by the wonder of the sea
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The Little Guide to Shorelines

by Alison Davies ...

Series series Little Guides
Dive into the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, discover more about life between the tides with The Little Guide to Shorelines.Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by associated ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Dive into the fascinating world of coastal wildlife with this holiday pocket guide. Featuring 40 beautifully illustrated pebbles, shells, crabs, small sea creatures and more, discover more about life between the tides with The Little Guide to Shorelines.Each entry has been delicately illustrated by printmaker Tom Frost to capture its individual characteristics, and is accompanied by associated
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Sea Survival

by Penguin Books Ltd ...

Series Book 4 - Air Ministry Survival Guide
THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an ... Read more

$4.99 USD

THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an
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The Wonder of Seashells

Discover the Meaning & Magic of the Ocean’s Treasures

by Melissa Hobson ...

Series series Ocean Wonders
Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell
... Read more
The Art Of Shell Cameo Cutting

by J. B. Marsh ...

An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting. Contents include: Drawing designs - Tools - Shell cutting - Carving - Various processes - Marketing etc. Originally published in 1890. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially ... Read more

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An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting. Contents include: Drawing designs - Tools - Shell cutting - Carving - Various processes - Marketing etc. Originally published in 1890. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially
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The Shell Seeker

Encounters with Thirty Seashells

by Juli Berwald ...

Explore the ocean’s beauty in this illustrated book that reveals fascinating information about thirty different shells.Seashells are marvels; beachcombing adults and children alike are transfixed by their natural beauty and striking architecture. The Shell Seeker is your ticket to discovering all the incredible details of these stunning homes for mollusks and other marine life. Renowned science ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Explore the ocean’s beauty in this illustrated book that reveals fascinating information about thirty different shells.Seashells are marvels; beachcombing adults and children alike are transfixed by their natural beauty and striking architecture. The Shell Seeker is your ticket to discovering all the incredible details of these stunning homes for mollusks and other marine life. Renowned science
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Il suono del mare. Le conchiglie e il futuro degli oceani

by Cynthia Barnett ...

Dagli albori dell’umanità, le conchiglie sono state ammirate, ricercate, raccolte: sono state monete prima che esistesse il denaro, gioielli prima che lo fossero le pietre preziose, opere d’arte prima che lo diventassero i dipinti. Cynthia Barnett le ha studiate, ne ha inseguito le vicende attraverso i continenti e le epoche, e in questo libro ripercorre, tra cultura e scienza, la lunga storia d ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Dagli albori dell’umanità, le conchiglie sono state ammirate, ricercate, raccolte: sono state monete prima che esistesse il denaro, gioielli prima che lo fossero le pietre preziose, opere d’arte prima che lo diventassero i dipinti. Cynthia Barnett le ha studiate, ne ha inseguito le vicende attraverso i continenti e le epoche, e in questo libro ripercorre, tra cultura e scienza, la lunga storia d
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British Seashells

A Guide for Collectors and Beachcombers

by Paul Chambers ...

Using original Victorian prints, by collectable artist George Sowerby, marine biologist and author Paul Chambers has produced the first comprehensive guide to shells for over a century. The original prints are intricately detailed (much better than photographs which lack the exact detail of these drawings) and are a selling point in themselves but will be complemented by informative but accessible ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Using original Victorian prints, by collectable artist George Sowerby, marine biologist and author Paul Chambers has produced the first comprehensive guide to shells for over a century. The original prints are intricately detailed (much better than photographs which lack the exact detail of these drawings) and are a selling point in themselves but will be complemented by informative but accessible
... Read more
Guide de la vie marine des rivages du Québec et des Maritimes

by Geneviève Simard, Jim Cornall ...

Les biologistes Geneviève Simard et Jim Cornall ont préparé le Guide de la vie marine des rivages du Québec et des Maritimes. Grâce à ce guide d’identification facile à consulter par tous les membres de votre famille et magnifiquement illustré en couleur, vous pourrez identifier plus de 80 des espèces d’algues et d’animaux que l’on trouve le plus souvent lors d’une promenade sur la plage ou lors d ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Les biologistes Geneviève Simard et Jim Cornall ont préparé le Guide de la vie marine des rivages du Québec et des Maritimes. Grâce à ce guide d’identification facile à consulter par tous les membres de votre famille et magnifiquement illustré en couleur, vous pourrez identifier plus de 80 des espèces d’algues et d’animaux que l’on trouve le plus souvent lors d’une promenade sur la plage ou lors d
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Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean

by Alan J. Kohn ...

Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce—injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed ... Read more

$102.99 USD

Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce—injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed
... Read more
I molluschi e i zoofiti

by Louis Guillaume Figuier ...

Series series Liber Liber
Le meraviglie che allo attonito sguardo dell’osservatore presentano gli animali inferiori, erano ignote agli antichi. I naturalisti una volta badavano solo agli animali grossi, stimando i piccoli indegni della loro attenzione, considerandoli come quasi od al tutto sprovveduti di sensitività e poco atti a suscitare e soddisfare la curiosità dello studioso della natura.Le cose sono ben mutate ora: i ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Le meraviglie che allo attonito sguardo dell’osservatore presentano gli animali inferiori, erano ignote agli antichi. I naturalisti una volta badavano solo agli animali grossi, stimando i piccoli indegni della loro attenzione, considerandoli come quasi od al tutto sprovveduti di sensitività e poco atti a suscitare e soddisfare la curiosità dello studioso della natura.Le cose sono ben mutate ora: i
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A Cultural History of Rain

How Rain Shaped Our Stories, Beliefs, and Rituals

by Anjali Deshpande ...

Series Book 100 - The Curious Rain Library
Rain is more than weather—it is a mirror held up to human civilisation. From the life-giving monsoons of ancient India to the sacred showers of West African creation myths, from the rhythmic drumming on tin roofs that inspired jazz to the cinematic downpours that signal heartbreak or renewal, every culture has woven rain into its deepest expressions. In this rich, surprising journey, Anjali ... Read more

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Rain is more than weather—it is a mirror held up to human civilisation. From the life-giving monsoons of ancient India to the sacred showers of West African creation myths, from the rhythmic drumming on tin roofs that inspired jazz to the cinematic downpours that signal heartbreak or renewal, every culture has woven rain into its deepest expressions. In this rich, surprising journey, Anjali
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Seashells of Delmarva

Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find on the Beaches of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia

by Melissa Avstreih ...

Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify nearly 40 seashells that can be found on the Delmarva Peninsula, as well as other beaches of Maryland and Virginia. This handy resource also offers information about the animals that once lived in the shells, including where they lived, what they ate, and even how they may ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify nearly 40 seashells that can be found on the Delmarva Peninsula, as well as other beaches of Maryland and Virginia. This handy resource also offers information about the animals that once lived in the shells, including where they lived, what they ate, and even how they may
... Read more
A Conchological Manual

Exploring the Diverse World of Shell-Bearing Creatures

by G. B. Sowerby ...

In 'A Conchological Manual,' G. B. Sowerby presents an exhaustive exploration of molluscan biology and taxonomy, enriched with meticulous illustrations that capture the intricate details of shell morphology. This seminal work serves not only as a comprehensive guide for collectors and enthusiasts but also positions itself within the broader context of Victorian science, reflecting the era'Äôs ... Read more

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In 'A Conchological Manual,' G. B. Sowerby presents an exhaustive exploration of molluscan biology and taxonomy, enriched with meticulous illustrations that capture the intricate details of shell morphology. This seminal work serves not only as a comprehensive guide for collectors and enthusiasts but also positions itself within the broader context of Victorian science, reflecting the era'Äôs
... Read more
Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys

Scuba Dive Snorkel Surf

by Peter McDougall,, Ian Popple, Otto Wagner ...

Find the Best Beach in the Keys to Dive#1 New Release in Florida Keys Travel Books and Scuba Travel GuidesThe newest addition to the Reef Smart series, Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys is the #1 guide to finding the best beach in the Keys to dive—from North Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas.An essential guide to exploring the Florida Keys. Whether you’re looking to spice up your curren... ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Find the Best Beach in the Keys to Dive#1 New Release in Florida Keys Travel Books and Scuba Travel GuidesThe newest addition to the Reef Smart series, Reef Smart Guides Florida Keys is the #1 guide to finding the best beach in the Keys to dive—from North Key Largo to the Dry Tortugas.An essential guide to exploring the Florida Keys. Whether you’re looking to spice up your curren...
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Coleccionar fósiles y minerales

La guía completa para aficionados y coleccionistas

by Coins and More ...

Una guia completa y practica para coleccionar fosiles y minerales, pensada para quienes empiezan y para coleccionistas que quieren mejorar. Aprenderas a reconocer minerales y fosiles por color, estructura y contexto geologico, evaluar autenticidad y estado de conservacion, usar catalogos y herramientas del coleccionista y entender como se forma el valor de mercado. Un recorrido claro que abarca ... Read more

$13.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Una guia completa y practica para coleccionar fosiles y minerales, pensada para quienes empiezan y para coleccionistas que quieren mejorar. Aprenderas a reconocer minerales y fosiles por color, estructura y contexto geologico, evaluar autenticidad y estado de conservacion, usar catalogos y herramientas del coleccionista y entender como se forma el valor de mercado. Un recorrido claro que abarca
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Summer Mortality of Pacific Oyster Crassostrea Gigas

The Morest Project

by Jean-François Samain, Helen McCombie ...

Mass oyster mortalities have been known for many years throughout the world, but no strictly pathological explication has been found. This book describes how environmental influences, reproduction, stress, genetics, pathogens and temperature contribute to oyster summer mortality in France. An interaction model is derived from the results and recommendations are made for forecasting and managing ... Read more

$43.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mass oyster mortalities have been known for many years throughout the world, but no strictly pathological explication has been found. This book describes how environmental influences, reproduction, stress, genetics, pathogens and temperature contribute to oyster summer mortality in France. An interaction model is derived from the results and recommendations are made for forecasting and managing
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Impacto inminente: El aumento del nivel del mar y sus consecuencias

Medio Ambiente-Cambio Climático, #23

by Juan Carlos Gómez Méndez ...

Series Book 23 - Medio Ambiente-Cambio Climático
Según la ONU en este 2024 menciona su preocupación sobre el ascenso del nivel del mar se erige como una de las consecuencias más evidentes y preocupantes del cambio climático antropogénico. La investigación llevada a cabo ha revelado una fuerte correlación entre el aumento del nivel del mar, la concentración de CO2 en la atmósfera y el cambio en la temperatura media global. Los resultados de la ... Read more

$12.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Según la ONU en este 2024 menciona su preocupación sobre el ascenso del nivel del mar se erige como una de las consecuencias más evidentes y preocupantes del cambio climático antropogénico. La investigación llevada a cabo ha revelado una fuerte correlación entre el aumento del nivel del mar, la concentración de CO2 en la atmósfera y el cambio en la temperatura media global. Los resultados de la
... Read more
Texas Seashells

A Field Guide

by John W. Tunnell Jr., Noe C Barrera, Fabio Moretzsohn ...

Series series Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Series, Sponsored by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Walking along the beach and picking up seashells is a favorite pastime enjoyed by millions of people every year. This field guide covers three hundred of the better-known or more common seashells found on Texas coastlines, and anyone interested in identifying and collecting shells along Texas bays and Gulf coast beaches will find Texas Seashells an essential companion. With more than 600 detailed ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Walking along the beach and picking up seashells is a favorite pastime enjoyed by millions of people every year. This field guide covers three hundred of the better-known or more common seashells found on Texas coastlines, and anyone interested in identifying and collecting shells along Texas bays and Gulf coast beaches will find Texas Seashells an essential companion. With more than 600 detailed
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WHAT CAN I FIND AT THE BEACH?

by Grazia Walker ...

The book is for the beach walker who wonders about where sand comes from, how shells are formed, and what happened to them along the way. He would be able to find the life story of some broken shell: how did they died? Did they spend time buried in the mud? ... Read more

$3.99 USD

The book is for the beach walker who wonders about where sand comes from, how shells are formed, and what happened to them along the way. He would be able to find the life story of some broken shell: how did they died? Did they spend time buried in the mud?
... Read more
Seashells

A Compendium of Five Thousand of the World's Species

by Paul Callomon, Gary Rosenberg ...

A sumptuously illustrated guide to marine mollusks from around the worldThe mollusks are the largest group of animals on the planet after the insects. Throughout history, their shells have inspired scientists, artists, and collectors with their amazing shapes, colors, and patterns. Seashells is a marvelous single-volume reference to some five thousand species, presenting shells found from sandy ... Read more

$35.99 USD

A sumptuously illustrated guide to marine mollusks from around the worldThe mollusks are the largest group of animals on the planet after the insects. Throughout history, their shells have inspired scientists, artists, and collectors with their amazing shapes, colors, and patterns. Seashells is a marvelous single-volume reference to some five thousand species, presenting shells found from sandy
... Read more

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