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|  | Princeton Guide to the Birds of the West Indies by Herbert A. Raffaele
This is the first comprehensive field guide to the birds of the West Indies to appear in more than fifty years. It covers all 564 bird species known to occur in the region (including migrants and infrequently occurring forms). Each species is represented by a full description that includes identification field marks, local names, status, habitat, voice, nesting, range, and comments about the bird. A map showing the bird's distribution accompanies each species account. Plumages of all species are depicted in eighty-six beautifully rendered color plates. Twelve of these plates feature individual endemics from each of twelve islands. Another seven plates feature the island endemics of the largest islands: Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. Because the region is known for its extraordinary variety of avifauna and because no other accurate modern account of its birdlife exists, this book is a landmark publication that will be widely hailed by serious birders and amateur birdwatchers alike. The authors pay particular attention to endangered and threatened birds. For each island or island group, local experts have been invited to provide a survey of efforts made to date to conserve birds and their habitats. For many years there has been a need for an up-to- date field guide that could satisfy local residents, vacationing tourists, and armchair travelers. At last, that need has been met with this fully illustrated Guide to the Birds of the West Indies. AUTHOR: Herbert A. Raffaele
PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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The mysteries of the deep, the strange, the hideous, and the wonderful as revealed in Ray Troll`s primal fish art and Brad Matsen`s deep, deep thoughts. AUTHOR: Brad Matsen, Bradford Matsen
PUBLISHER: Ten Speed Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | African Predators by M. G. L. Mills, Martin Harvey
Description not available.Presents profiles of fourteen species of African carnivores, describing the origins and evolution of these predators, their social structures, hunting behaviors, and conservation status. AUTHOR: M. G. L. Mills, Martin Harvey
PUBLISHER: Smithsonian Institution Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Mark's Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers on CD-ROM by Eugene A. Avallone, Theodore Baumeister
The mechanical engineer's handbook of choice for over 70 years--includes the complete text of Mark's Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, Tenth Edition. AUTHOR: Eugene A. Avallone, Theodore Baumeister
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Practical Geologist by Dougal Dixon, Raymond I. Bernor
Via words and pictures, this book explores the Earth's formation and development, the substances that compose the planet, movements within the Earth, and much more. 200 four-color photos; line drawings throughout. Index. AUTHOR: Dougal Dixon, Raymond I. Bernor
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Ceramics by Steve Mattison
A radically new format, featuring die-cut pages that split the book into two separate halves, releases crafters from the tiresome task of switching back and forth between general technique sections and the instruction for a specific project. Dozens of projects are arranged in order of difficulty and each building on a separate technique. Full color. AUTHOR: Steve Mattison
PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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