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|  | Salt by Mark Kurlansky, Scott Brick
Mark Kurlansky, who wrote COD, now turns his attention to salt, looking at its history and the odd associations it has had for people: it has been seen variously as divine, aphrodisiac, good for preserving food, useful for reviving zombies, and of course indispensable in the cuisines of many nations. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. AUTHOR: Mark Kurlansky, Scott Brick
PUBLISHER: New Millennium Entertainment
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Howliday Inn by James Howe, Lynn Munsinger, Victor Garber
Two pooches named Harold and Chester are less than ecstatic when their owners go on vacation and board them and the family's rabbit, Bunnicula, at the Chateau Bow-Wow. Once there, Chester notices that the other animals are acting a little strange, and when one of them disappears, he decides to investigate. AUTHOR: James Howe, Lynn Munsinger, Victor Garber
PUBLISHER: Random House Audio Publishing Group
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Among Grizzlies by Jewel Palovak, Timothy Treadwell
The author, completely inexperienced in the wilderness, set out in the mid 1980s to study the grizzly bear. He presents his findings in this book, which describes his subjects' daily lives and his remarkable interactions with them. He also recounts his own recovery from alcohol and drug addiction by means of his interest in the grizzlies. AUTHOR: Jewel Palovak, Timothy Treadwell
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Exploring the Deep, Dark Sea by Gail Gibbons
Description not available.Filled with intriguing facts and colorful illustrations, a book by an award-winning author examines the history and science of diving, the different ocean zones, and the future of undersea research. Reprint. AUTHOR: Gail Gibbons
PUBLISHER: Little Brown Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Understanding the Genome by Scientific American Editors
Description not available.Presenting a series of authoritative essays on the subject, this fascinating study of the human genome describes the human genome project and its implications for the study of human evolution; its use in preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medicine; its scientific and technological possibilities; and the possible ethical issues involved. Original. AUTHOR: Scientific American Editors
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Roadside Geology of Oregon by David Alt, Donald W. Hyndman
The year 1997 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Roadside Geology Series. With nearly one million Roadside Geology books sold, Mountain Press strives to preserve the original intent of the series -- to provide scientific information in an engaging and accessible way for everyone interested in how the earth works. Professional geologists write and edit the Roadside Geology books for people who are not geologists but would like to learn something about the rocks and landforms around them. Each book begins with an introductory chapter that briefly reviews the rocks and landscapes of its state. The remaining chapters provide a detailed discussion of state regions and end with a series of road guides. All Roadside Geology books are in a paperback, six-by-nine format and include maps, photographs, and illustrations. AUTHOR: David Alt, Donald W. Hyndman
PUBLISHER: Mountain Press Publishing Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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