Catalog Search Results
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in...
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"We all try to influence others in our daily lives. We are all marketers, whether you are a manager motivating your team, an employee making a big presentation, an activist staging a protest, or a teacher trying to encourage your students. In For the Culture, Marcus Collins argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing behavior. To effectively engage with communities we first need to think hard about what we will...
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"From morning to night and from the Antarctic to the equator, birds have busy days. In this short book, ornithologist Mark E. Hauber shows readers exactly how birds spend their time. Each of the book's twenty-four brief chapters covers a single bird and a single hour. At 1:00 in the night, we meet a nearly-blind kiwi, hunting with smell for earthworm prey. Later that morning, at 11:00, we float alongside a common pochard, a duck that can sleep with...
4) Nursery earth: the wondrous lives of baby animals and the extraordinary ways they shape our world
Author
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An astonishing safari of infant animals, from baby kangaroos to flamingos to squid, and the essential role they play in Earth's ecosystems"--
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover The domestic cat-your cat-has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past...
6) Cats
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Everything you need to take care of your feline friend Cats are the purrfect pets: they're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature-- and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes...
Author
Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"Calm the Chaos is a clearly organized, methodical approach to parenting. Dayna has created a road map to help parents find peace and meet their kids where they are at when conventional parenting tools have failed. There are five steps to calming the chaos--Getting to Safety, Restoring Trust and Energy, Finding Calm in the Moment, Getting Ahead of the Moment, and Defining Family Success. Each step employs a framework that is easy to remember, even...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This Level 2 reader features dozens of animals and their fascinating abilities, such as leafcutter ants that can lift 50 times their weight, the mutable rain frog that can change the texture of its skin, and the unusual pom-pom crab that carries sea anemones to strike at foes. Young readers get up close to these creatures with engaging text and colorful photos. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read...
10) On gaslighting
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A philosopher examines the complicated phenomenon of gaslighting.
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The 2005 Luc Jacquet documentary March of the Penguins won an Oscar for its depiction of emperor penguins' fifty-kilometer trek over sea ice to their breeding grounds. While such a trek may be common for emperors breeding in colonies around the Antarctic perimeter, it is not the case for the largest colonies in the Ross Sea. To understand emperor penguins here, we must follow them on four critical journeys, each with its own challenges and hazards....
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling author of Linchpin and Tribes comes a new challenge to leaders of all stripes The workplace has undergone a massive shift. Remote work and economic instability have depressed innovation and left us disconnected and disengaged. Paychecks no longer buy loyalty, happiness, and effort. Quiet quitting runs rampant, and people show up without truly showing up. Alarmed managers are doubling down on keystroke surveillance, productivity...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Thomas Seeley has spent his career unraveling the mysteries of honey bee behavior. His goal has been to understand how the 30,000 or so bees in a colony work together as a unit to accomplish such things as finding and occupying a snug nest cavity, furnishing it with beeswax combs, filling these combs with brood and food, and keeping themselves well nourished, comfortably warm, and safe from intruders. In this book, Seeley's goal is to illuminate...
Author
Publisher
Dutton, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates--in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored...
15) Big brown bats
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Big Brown Bats hunt at night, using sound to find their prey in the dark! Learn all about these amazing mammals and the unusual ways they survive.
16) American beavers
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
American Beavers are more than North America’s largest rodent. They engineer ecosystems and fight climate change. Discover the features and behaviors that make beavers so amazing! Find out if these tree-clever chompers can survive the spread of human towns and cities.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A behavioral ecologist's riveting account of his decades-long obsession with octopuses: his discoveries, adventures, and new scientific understanding of their behaviors. Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none is as captivating as the octopus. In Many Things Under a Rock, marine biologist David Scheel investigates four major mysteries about these elusive beings. How can we study an animal with perfect camouflage and secretive habitats? How does...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"People generally try to avoid skunks - for a good reason! A skunk can spray a super-smelly substance at people and animals from up to 10 feet away. These mischief makers can create a very smelly situation for anyone who crosses their path. This book introduces readers to fun facts about skunks, from their diverse diet to their smelly defenses. Readers have the opportunity to think critically about skunks and their impact on their environment. Bright...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Raccoons are common sights in many residential areas. The rings around their eyes and their sneaky behavior have led to the nickname "masked bandit." They've adapted well to living around people, and these animals can cause a lot of mischief as they rifle through our trash for food! This book introduces readers to interesting facts about raccoons, from their behavior to their diet. Readers are invited to think critically about the impact that raccoons...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Squirrels are common animals that kids see every day. However, these small rodents can cause a lot of trouble! Squirrels love to chew things, which can cause damage to trees, gardens, and houses. This book introduces readers to fun facts about squirrels, from their diet to their behavior. It also allows readers the chance to think critically about the impact that squirrels have on their environment. Bright photographs of silly squirrels will delight...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try submitting a purchase suggestion. Submit Request