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The Secret Life of Clams

The Mysteries and Magic of Our Favorite Shellfish

by Anthony D. Fredericks ...

Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants.It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs (“happy as a clam!”). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by ... Read more

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Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants.It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs (“happy as a clam!”). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by
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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

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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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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

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**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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Beautiful Shells of New Zealand

Enriched edition. An Illustrated Work for Amateur Collectors of New Zealand Marine Shells, with Directions for Collecting and Cleaning them

by Edward George Britton Moss, Wren Sharp ...

In "Beautiful Shells of New Zealand," Edward George Britton Moss embarks on an intricate exploration of the diverse and exquisite shell species found along the New Zealand coastline. Moss employs a meticulous literary style that blends scientific observation with poetic description, allowing readers to appreciate not only the biology but also the ethereal beauty of these natural wonders. Richly ... Read more

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In "Beautiful Shells of New Zealand," Edward George Britton Moss embarks on an intricate exploration of the diverse and exquisite shell species found along the New Zealand coastline. Moss employs a meticulous literary style that blends scientific observation with poetic description, allowing readers to appreciate not only the biology but also the ethereal beauty of these natural wonders. Richly
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The Giant Triton

List the Giant Triton in Appendix 2 of CITES

by JOHN PATERSON ...

Miyake-Jima 1957It's 1957 and Japanese scientists travel to the island of Miyake-Jima to study a strange disease affecting a coral reef. The island’s people have noticed a strange increase in the number of the large, venomous crown-of-thorns starfish. Over the following years they kill large numbers of the starfish attempting to protect the living coral upon which the starfish is feeding. The ... Read more

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Miyake-Jima 1957It's 1957 and Japanese scientists travel to the island of Miyake-Jima to study a strange disease affecting a coral reef. The island’s people have noticed a strange increase in the number of the large, venomous crown-of-thorns starfish. Over the following years they kill large numbers of the starfish attempting to protect the living coral upon which the starfish is feeding. The
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Shells

by S. Peter Dance ...

Series series DK Handbooks
The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashell from around the worldAuthoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-colour photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex ... Read more

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The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashell from around the worldAuthoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-colour photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex
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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

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**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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The Little Book of Shells

Gems of Nature

by M. G. Harasewych, Fabio Moretzsohn ...

Series series The Little Book of
Dip into the intriguing world of shells with this beautifully illustrated guide to 75 weird and wonderful examples.When we pick up a shell on the beach, we notice its beautiful shape or attractive colours, but how often do we consider what it tells us about the creature that made it, and the evolutionary journey that led to its particular characteristics?This book introduces you to the <str... ... Read more

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Dip into the intriguing world of shells with this beautifully illustrated guide to 75 weird and wonderful examples.When we pick up a shell on the beach, we notice its beautiful shape or attractive colours, but how often do we consider what it tells us about the creature that made it, and the evolutionary journey that led to its particular characteristics?This book introduces you to the <str...
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Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken

by Wilhelm Kobelt ...

In "Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken" präsentiert Wilhelm Kobelt eine umfassende und detaillierte Untersuchung der Molluskenarten, die in der Region Nassau vorkommen. Der Autor legt besonderen Wert auf die systematische Beschreibung, die Morphologie und die ökologischen Anforderungen dieser Organismen. Der literarische Stil ist präzise und sachlich, mit einem Fokus auf wissenschaftliche ... Read more

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In "Fauna der Nassauischen Mollusken" präsentiert Wilhelm Kobelt eine umfassende und detaillierte Untersuchung der Molluskenarten, die in der Region Nassau vorkommen. Der Autor legt besonderen Wert auf die systematische Beschreibung, die Morphologie und die ökologischen Anforderungen dieser Organismen. Der literarische Stil ist präzise und sachlich, mit einem Fokus auf wissenschaftliche
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Fossilien und Mineralien sammeln

Der vollständige Leitfaden für Liebhaber und Sammler

by Coins and More ...

Ein vollstaendiger, praxisnaher Leitfaden zum Sammeln von Fossilien und Mineralien, geschrieben fuer Einsteiger und fuer Sammler, die ihr Wissen vertiefen wollen. Lernen Sie, Mineralien und Fossilien anhand von Farbe, Struktur und geologischem Kontext zu erkennen, Echtheit und Erhaltungszustand zu bewerten, Kataloge und Sammlerwerkzeuge zu nutzen und zu verstehen, wie der Marktwert entsteht. Ein ... Read more

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Ein vollstaendiger, praxisnaher Leitfaden zum Sammeln von Fossilien und Mineralien, geschrieben fuer Einsteiger und fuer Sammler, die ihr Wissen vertiefen wollen. Lernen Sie, Mineralien und Fossilien anhand von Farbe, Struktur und geologischem Kontext zu erkennen, Echtheit und Erhaltungszustand zu bewerten, Kataloge und Sammlerwerkzeuge zu nutzen und zu verstehen, wie der Marktwert entsteht. Ein
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Coquillages et escargots de Guyane

Seashells and snails from French Guiana

by David Massemin, Dominique Lamy, Jean-Pierre Pointier, Olivier Gargominy ...

Series series Collection Parthénope
Pour ce guide coquillages et escargots de Guyane, pour partie bilingue, la constitution d'un collège de quatre auteurs a permis de dresser un inventaire inédit de la malacofaune d'une vaste région jusqu'alors inexplorée.L'ouvrage s'ouvre sur une présentation générale des milieux naturels rencontrés, baignés par les eaux douces ou salées. Il revient également sur l'histoire des prospections ... Read more

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Pour ce guide coquillages et escargots de Guyane, pour partie bilingue, la constitution d'un collège de quatre auteurs a permis de dresser un inventaire inédit de la malacofaune d'une vaste région jusqu'alors inexplorée.L'ouvrage s'ouvre sur une présentation générale des milieux naturels rencontrés, baignés par les eaux douces ou salées. Il revient également sur l'histoire des prospections
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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

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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
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Seashells of Southern Florida

Living Marine Mollusks of the Florida Keys and Adjacent Regions: Bivalves

by Paula M. Mikkelsen, Rüdiger Bieler ...

Located where the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea converge, the Florida Keys are distinctive for their rich and varied marine fauna. The Keys are home to nearly sixty taxonomic families of bivalves such as clams and mussels--roughly half the world's bivalve family diversity. The first in a series of three volumes on the molluscan fauna of the Keys and adjacent regions, Seashells ... Read more

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Located where the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea converge, the Florida Keys are distinctive for their rich and varied marine fauna. The Keys are home to nearly sixty taxonomic families of bivalves such as clams and mussels--roughly half the world's bivalve family diversity. The first in a series of three volumes on the molluscan fauna of the Keys and adjacent regions, Seashells
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The Beachcomber's Companion

An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures

by Anna Marlis Burgard ...

A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that "inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore" ( Providence Journal).The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own ... Read more

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A field guide to shells, sand dollars, sea glass, and more that "inspires a new appreciation for the wonders of the shore" ( Providence Journal).The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy to identify your own
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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

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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
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

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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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By the Sea

Your coastline companion, from beautiful beaches and marine miscellany, to stunning seashells, seaweed, and sealife

by Susan Kelly ...

Series series Hidden Nature series
A beach-goer’s pocket companion for lazy days on the shore, or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes. Noticing and collecting shells is an irresistible and accessible activity for pretty much everyone who goes to the beach, young or old, specialist, or first-timer.Learn more about exploring the seashore and the treasures to be found, from seashells and pebbles ... Read more

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A beach-goer’s pocket companion for lazy days on the shore, or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes. Noticing and collecting shells is an irresistible and accessible activity for pretty much everyone who goes to the beach, young or old, specialist, or first-timer.Learn more about exploring the seashore and the treasures to be found, from seashells and pebbles
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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

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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
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Glaucus; Or, The Wonders of the Shore

by Charles Kingsley ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the ... Read more

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the
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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

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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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Die Eloquenz der Sardine

Unglaubliche Geschichten aus der Welt der Flüsse und Meere

by Bill François ...

Translated by Frank Sievers ...

«Die einzigen Tiere, denen ich auf gar keinen Fall begegnen wollte, waren Fische.» Eine Sardine, strahlend und zerbrechlich, befreite Bill François einst als Kind von seiner Angst vor den Fischen und dem offenen Meer. «Sie bat mich, sie zu begleiten, und hob an, mir ihre Geschichte zu erzählen.» Seither ist er nie wieder vollständig auf festen Boden zurückgekehrt. Seither lauscht er den ... Read more

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«Die einzigen Tiere, denen ich auf gar keinen Fall begegnen wollte, waren Fische.» Eine Sardine, strahlend und zerbrechlich, befreite Bill François einst als Kind von seiner Angst vor den Fischen und dem offenen Meer. «Sie bat mich, sie zu begleiten, und hob an, mir ihre Geschichte zu erzählen.» Seither ist er nie wieder vollständig auf festen Boden zurückgekehrt. Seither lauscht er den
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A Natural History of Shells

by Geerat Vermeij ...

Series series Princeton Science Library
From “one of the master naturalists of our time” (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of lifeGeerat Vermeij wrote this “celebration of shells” to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but ... Read more

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From “one of the master naturalists of our time” (American Scientist), a fascinating exploration of what seashells reveal about biology, evolution, and the history of lifeGeerat Vermeij wrote this “celebration of shells” to share his enthusiasm for these supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but
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Marine Life of the Maldives, 3rd Edition

Divers and Snorkellers Guide

by Neville Coleman ...

A comprehensive marine life identification guide on the Maldives with over 1000 photographs. An easy to use visual reference for reef walkers, snorkelers, and scuba divers. This book covers a wide range of the most commonly seen invertebrates and illustrates the extraordinary diversity and color of the Maldives natural environment.Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful ... Read more

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A comprehensive marine life identification guide on the Maldives with over 1000 photographs. An easy to use visual reference for reef walkers, snorkelers, and scuba divers. This book covers a wide range of the most commonly seen invertebrates and illustrates the extraordinary diversity and color of the Maldives natural environment.Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful
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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

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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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