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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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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

£6.99

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
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

£12.72

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
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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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

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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
Pocket Nature Series: Beachcombing

Cultivate Mindful Moments by the Shore

by Sadie Small ...

Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness.In a take-anywhere package, this darling pocket guide is the perfect companion for your next beachcombing adventure. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures—including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack—as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the ... Read more

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Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness.In a take-anywhere package, this darling pocket guide is the perfect companion for your next beachcombing adventure. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures—including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack—as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the
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La pêche à pied

Histoire et techniques

by Gérard Deschamps ...

La pêche à pied fait, depuis toujours, partie de la culture maritime mais l’histoire de ses pratiques et l’évolution de ses diverses techniques ont été peu vulgarisées. Ce livre vient combler cette lacune. L’auteur nous livre ici comment les hommes ont, à travers les siècles, exercé cette activité de subsistance autrefois, de loisir aujourd’hui. Ce voyage à travers le temps montre le génie créatif ... Read more

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La pêche à pied fait, depuis toujours, partie de la culture maritime mais l’histoire de ses pratiques et l’évolution de ses diverses techniques ont été peu vulgarisées. Ce livre vient combler cette lacune. L’auteur nous livre ici comment les hommes ont, à travers les siècles, exercé cette activité de subsistance autrefois, de loisir aujourd’hui. Ce voyage à travers le temps montre le génie créatif
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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
... Read more
Seashells of New England

A Beachcomber's Guide

by David Scheirer, Sandy Allison ...

Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format ... Read more

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Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format
... Read more
Arctic Survival

by Penguin Books Ltd ...

Series Book 1 - 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

£3.99

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
Shells of the World

A Natural History

by M. G. Harasewych ...

Series series A Guide to Every Family
A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world’s mollusksMollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered, ... Read more

£20.19

A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world’s mollusksMollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered,
... 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

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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
Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Seashells

by Pauline Fiene-Severns, Mike Severns, Ruth Dyerly ...

Series series Handy Pocket Guides
Learn about the many kids of tropical seashells with this useful and portable reference book.This handy pocket guide introduces 170 mollusk species found in Southeast Asia. These fascinating shelled animals vary greatly in shape and size, with equally diverse behaviors. As a quick reference to those families of mollusks most frequently encountered, together with the informative text and delightful ... Read more

£3.99

Learn about the many kids of tropical seashells with this useful and portable reference book.This handy pocket guide introduces 170 mollusk species found in Southeast Asia. These fascinating shelled animals vary greatly in shape and size, with equally diverse behaviors. As a quick reference to those families of mollusks most frequently encountered, together with the informative text and delightful
... Read more
The Changing Planet

The Planetary System, #2

by Horen Kuecuekyan ...

Series Book 2 - The Planetary System
The planet is not static. It never has been.But now, we are watching it change, live.The Changing Planet is Book Two in The Planetary System Series, a clear and rigorous exploration of Earth as a dynamic, interconnected system undergoing measurable transformation.Where Book One explained the physics of the climate system, this volume moves into a new era, an era of direct observation. Satellites, ... Read more

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The planet is not static. It never has been.But now, we are watching it change, live.The Changing Planet is Book Two in The Planetary System Series, a clear and rigorous exploration of Earth as a dynamic, interconnected system undergoing measurable transformation.Where Book One explained the physics of the climate system, this volume moves into a new era, an era of direct observation. Satellites,
... Read more
Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna Marina della Riviera del Conero e dintorni

by Andrea Capici ...

Contributo alla conoscenza dei molluschi marini ed in particolare delle loro conchiglie, trovate nel litorale marchigiano e mare prospiciente, compreso tra Senigallia (Ancona) e Numana (Ancona). Il libro, frutto di ricerche effettuate in oltre mezzo secolo, include una parte descrittiva iniziale contenente brevi cenni sul phylum dei molluschi, l'areale di studio, i metodi di ricerca ed i risultati ... Read more

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Contributo alla conoscenza dei molluschi marini ed in particolare delle loro conchiglie, trovate nel litorale marchigiano e mare prospiciente, compreso tra Senigallia (Ancona) e Numana (Ancona). Il libro, frutto di ricerche effettuate in oltre mezzo secolo, include una parte descrittiva iniziale contenente brevi cenni sul phylum dei molluschi, l'areale di studio, i metodi di ricerca ed i risultati
... Read more
Seashell Beauty and the Concept of Nature at Play

by Richard Raskin ...

The poet Pablo Neruda kept a box of seashells on his desk for inspiration and was in awe of their beauty.But does that beauty serve a survival function for the mollusk that produced it? Does it help to attract a mate, to capture prey, to ward off predators? If not, does that very beauty defy the principle that 'Nature does nothing in vain'? In addressing these basic questions, Raskin discusses a ... Read more

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The poet Pablo Neruda kept a box of seashells on his desk for inspiration and was in awe of their beauty.But does that beauty serve a survival function for the mollusk that produced it? Does it help to attract a mate, to capture prey, to ward off predators? If not, does that very beauty defy the principle that 'Nature does nothing in vain'? In addressing these basic questions, Raskin discusses a
... Read more
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

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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
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
... Read more
California Seashore & Wildlife

by Todd Telander ...

Series series Falcon Pocket Guides
Falcon Pocket Guides are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature. ... Read more

£10.06

Falcon Pocket Guides are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.
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Just Starfish Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Under Water Ocean Star Fish, Vol. 1

by Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... Read more

£2.19

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
... Read more
Shell Day

A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Molluscan Lives

by Helen Scales ...

Series series Earth Day
An hourly guide that follows twenty-four mollusks to reveal the fascinating lives behind their shells.From morning to night and from the Arctic to the equator, snails, clams, and other shell-making mollusks have busy days. In this short book, acclaimed author and marine biologist Helen Scales shows readers exactly how these animals spend their time. Each chapter of Shell Day features a single ... Read more

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An hourly guide that follows twenty-four mollusks to reveal the fascinating lives behind their shells.From morning to night and from the Arctic to the equator, snails, clams, and other shell-making mollusks have busy days. In this short book, acclaimed author and marine biologist Helen Scales shows readers exactly how these animals spend their time. Each chapter of Shell Day features a single
... Read more
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
... Read more
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
... Read more
Just Seashell Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Ocean Seashells, Vol. 1

by Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... Read more

£2.19

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
... Read more

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