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  Cougars on the Cliff - One Man's...

  Maurice Hornocker, David Johnson

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  Maurice Hornocker is recognized worldwide as the first scientist to unravel the secrets of America's most enigmatic predator—the mountain lion. A story of redemption, this book is a memoir about the never-before-told adventures, challenges, and controversies surrounding Hornocker's groundbreaking study of cougars in the remote reaches of the Idaho Primitive Area. 
   
   
   
  North America's biggest cat was once killed for bounty dollars, slaughtered with impunity and driven toward extinction. But today's cat of intrigue, despite our lingering fears and misconceptions, has returned to much of its native range in the western United States and gained respect as a predator integral and necessary to wild ecosystems. This turnaround was triggered by one man: Maurice Hornocker. Cougars on the Cliff recounts the early years of his research when he tracked lions following a dog's nose and footprints in the snow—before telemetry was available. Hornocker was first to learn that mountain lions living in stable populations limit their own numbers through territoriality and a concept he called "mutual avoidance." This insight flew in the face of long-held beliefs that cougars were prolific and wanton killers that needed to be controlled as vermin. Thanks to Hornocker's work, today cougars can be found throughout the West and have even started to reclaim their place in New England.

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  100 Amazing Facts about Japan -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover Japan like never before with "100 Amazing Facts About Japan"! This fascinating book invites you to explore the hidden depths and glittering curiosities of a country rich in history, culture, and innovation. 🇯🇵 
  Have you ever wondered:How did samurai live and what were their codes of honor?What are the secrets behind the longevity and health of the Japanese population?How did Mount Fuji become such a powerful symbol in Japan?What mysterious traditions surround Japanese festivals?How has Japanese cuisine evolved to become a global culinary art?How are futuristic technologies shaping everyday life in Japan? 
  Here’s why "100 Amazing Facts About Japan" is the perfect gift for your children:Fascinating Educational Journey: Explore fascinating facts that open doors to a deeper understanding of Japan's culture, history, and modern life.Stimulate Curiosity: Each page awakens curiosity and encourages young minds to learn more about the world around them.Develop Cultural Empathy: Discover traditions and customs that help cultivate an appreciation for diversity and human history.Reading Skill Enhancement: Designed to captivate, this book encourages reading and vocabulary improvement in young readers.Timeless Learning Gift: Offer a gift that keeps on giving, enriching knowledge and imagination with each read.Family Interaction: Create memorable moments of reading and learning together, strengthening bonds and sharing discoveries. 
  This is not just a book, it’s an enriching learning experience that opens eyes. It’s an invitation to explore, wonder, and understand a country that continues to fascinate the world.

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  Bigfoot in Maine

  Michelle Y. Souliere

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  “A well-researched history of curious Sasquatch encounters . . . Souliere makes an enthusiastic and engaging argument for the existence of Bigfoot.” —Kirkus Reviews   The dark woods of Maine have been the setting for many eerie and unexplained events, none more captivating than sightings of a giant hominid known as Bigfoot. But what makes this corner of New England such a perfect place for this cryptid to live? Learn about the ecology and geography that support the legend and meet the people forever changed by close encounters with it. From previously unpublished eyewitness accounts to modern-day media portrayals, author and illustrator Michelle Souliere presents this detailed history of the phenomenon and folklore that has lurked in shadows for generations.  “Detailed, intriguing . . . As one reads the testimonials in Bigfoot in Maine, which date from the 1960s to the present, even a non-believer will start to question their assumptions.” —Mainer “The case Bigfoot in Maine makes is compelling, extensively researched, and delicately handled.” —Livermore Falls Advertiser “Includes first-person accounts from those who say they have seen the cryptid in Maine.” —The Portland Press Herald

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  The Year of Living Danishly -...

  Helen Russell

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  * NOW WITH A NEW CHAPTER *
  
  'A hugely enjoyable romp through the pleasures and pitfalls of setting up home in a foreign land.'- Guardian
  Given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: Denmark, land of
  
  long dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries, was the happiest place on earth.
  
  Keen to know their secrets, Helen gave herself a year to uncover the formula for Danish happiness.
  
  From childcare, education, food and interior design to SAD and taxes, The Year of Living Danishly records a funny,
  
  poignant journey, showing us what the Danes get right, what they get wrong, and how we might all live a little more Danishly
  
  ourselves.
  
  In this new edition, six years on Helen reveals how her life and family have changed, and explores how Denmark, too – or
  
  her understanding of it – has shifted. It's a messy and flawed place, she concludes – but can still be a model for a better
  
  way of living.

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  Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt

  R. Talbot Kelly

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  A short travelogue of Egypt, this book was written as part of an early 20th century series of travelogues on exotic destinations. (Summary by Sibella Denton).

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  A History Lover's Guide to Dallas

  Georgette Driscoll

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  From the 19th century to today, a guide through the historic Dallas, Texas, and its culture, parks, and sports.   Don't let the drawl fool you—Dallas boasts a dynamic history full of explosive growth. The cityscape itself seems eager to measure up to the outsized personalities that forged the town's identity. A sixty-seven-and-a-half-foot-tall giraffe statue greets visitors to the Dallas Zoo, while guests exiting the Joule Hotel encounter the gaze of a thirty-foot eyeball. A colossal Pegasus glows above it all from its perch on top of the Magnolia Petroleum building. Subtler storylines also thread their way through the forest of glass and steel, from the jazz of Deep Ellum alleyways to the peaceful paths of the Katy Trail. Author Georgette Driscoll looks beyond the inscriptions for the events that shaped Dallas into the city it is today.

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