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Explore the beauty and history of turquoise, one of the most celebrated and treasured gemstones of ancient and modern times.Revered around the world, turquoise is a mineral with two histories: that of its formation and that of the people who have mined, traded, and treasured it. Turquoise is an icon of ancient civilizations and especially of the desert regions where it most famously appears. Uncover the history and the secrets of this coveted gemstone in Turquoise. Written by Dan R. Lynch with Bob Lynch, the authors of several books about rocks and minerals, this is the definitive guide to the sky-blue stone.Begin by learning the natural history of turquoise, from how it forms to where it’s found. Dan and Bob present tips for finding and identifying turquoise, and they introduce turquoise look-alikes. Next, go in-depth on the human history of turquoise. You’ll learn all about buying and caring for turquoise, and you can glimpse our future with this gemstone of the American Southwest. Whether you’re a rockhound or someone who simply appreciates nature’s wonders, grab this book and get to know the storied mineral whose very name is a symbol of color.Book FeaturesSummary of the fascinating natural historyExpert advice on how to find and identify turquoiseFull-color photographs and mapsSuggestions on what to do with turquoise

Delve into the lives of owls with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.They are silent and beautiful. They symbolize knowledge and mystery. Owls are among the most popular and beloved animals in the world. Yet most are nocturnal, so an owl sighting is a remarkable event, one worthy of remembering and sharing with others. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that owls are intriguing birds. He spent more than 20 years traveling across the country to observe and photograph the various species, from the Great Horned Owl to the extremely uncommon Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl. He documented every aspect of the owl’s life: major events such as courtship and mating, as well as everyday activities like hunting and sleeping.The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing raptors in Owls. Stan’s extraordinary photographs depict the birds of prey in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text is drawn from detailed research and personal observations. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read.“They are strikingly beautiful creatures and incredible hunters,” says Stan. “Owls are among my favorite birds to study and to photograph.”Unmatched by any other book on the market, Owls is a must-have for bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

Play Cards and Learn About Bears!Anyone who enjoys wildlife and nature will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s famous Bears photography book, this gorgeous deck features full-color photographs of North America’s three bear species: black bears, grizzly bears (brown bears), and polar bears. Play card games while learning about bears. The deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.

Enjoy the Bounties of Summer and Autumn All Year Long!Whether you forage, garden, or buy fresh produce, you want to utilize your delicious harvest. Learn the skills of canning and preserving, and savor those tantalizing flavors any time you choose. Author Michele N. Harmeling has been foraging, canning, pickling, and preserving for most of her life. Now, she’s sharing her expertise with you in a handy, convenient Adventure Skills Guide.The easy-to-follow booklet introduces the basics of canning and preserving.Find out what equipment is needed, with directions on how to assemble and use the various gear.Then discover the differences between hot-water-bath canning and pressure canning. Harmeling provides eight recipes for each method to help you safely practice and perfect each technique.Canning & Preserving goes on to cover essential food warnings and safety precautions. Plus, you’ll find a FAQ section, information about storing and using your preserves, and charts for cooking temperatures and altitude adjustments.There are few things more satisfying than preparing, canning, and preserving your favorite popular foods. If you are just starting out, you’ll appreciate the simple methods presented here. If you have experience with food preservation, this is an ideal quick-reference source. So keep this photo-illustrated guide handy. Its pocket-size design makes it easy to store, and its convenient format makes it fun and simple to use.

Bring time-honored ingredients to your table with this cookbook focused on ancient grains, featuring 50 recipes paired with full-color photography.Nutty, hearty, and wonderfully versatile, ancient grains bring depth, texture, and flavor to everyday cooking. From farro and einkorn to kamut and other time-honored staples, these grains have nourished various cultures for centuries—and they shine in both classic and contemporary recipes. Whether baked into breads, tossed into salads, or simmered into comforting soups and stews, ancient grains add substance and warmth to every meal.Ancient Grains is a cookbook by Julia Rutland that features 50 delicious recipes—from appetizers and breakfasts to main dishes, soups, and even desserts. Designed for home cooks who want to incorporate ancient grains into their meals, this collection highlights approachable techniques and commonly available ingredients, making it easy to cook with confidence and creativity for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.The author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certain that every dish is a crowd-pleaser. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to be straightforward and reliable, ensuring success for both novice and experienced cooks. An introduction to cooking ancient grains, a helpful grain yields and cooking chart, and a glossary of grains provide practical guidance for using these ingredients with ease. Full-color photography and French flaps give the cookbook a touch of elegance, while its lay-flat binding allows for ease of use in the kitchen.We love ancient grains because they connect us to culinary traditions passed down through generations, while fitting seamlessly into modern kitchens. Add Ancient Grains to your cookbook collection and discover nourishing, flavorful recipes that can be shared with family and friends.Inside you’ll find:50 recipes—tested and tasted by the author, a professional food stylistAppetizers, breads, entrees, soups, desserts, and moreFull-color photography from a professional food photographerBONUS: How to cook ancient grains, a grain yields and cooking chart, and a glossary of grains

Get this collection of more than 450 Depression Era recipes, with nostalgic photos, illustrations and comments.Learn about the Depression Era, how Grandma cooked, and enjoy simple, basic cooking!A collection of over 450 recipes from the Depression Era“Back-to-the-Basics” recipes use ingredients common to most kitchensIncludes household hints, weights and measures, a spice guide and even some period poetryBrief descriptions of positive aspects of life during the ’30s are noted throughout the cookbookWritten in a light style; nicely illustrated

Wild rice, one of the most versatile, nutritious and flavorful grains, has been an important food source for people and wildlife for hundreds of years. The warm, nutty taste and rich texture of wild rice makes any dish a special one. This varied collection of recipes by Beatrice Ojakangas includes basic "how to" instructions, soups, salads, side and main dishes, breads and even desserts. With more than 80 tempting recipes, this is an essential addition to any cookbook collection.

You’re the main character. Your only goal: SURVIVE!It’s supposed to be a fun camping trip with your family. But when your sister and you get caught in a terrible thunderstorm, your relaxing vacation becomes an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you have what it takes to save your sister and yourself from unknown dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out!Test your survival skills with outcomes affected by your decisions.Discover dozens of possible endings to your adventure.Learn tips for staying safe in the Great Outdoors.Enjoy a wild story that puts you in control.

It's out there. Go find it! The Arizona Journey Guide is your resource to discovering the best of Arizona. Informative and entertaining, this guide will lead you to the most amazing sites and scenery that the Grand Canyon State can offer: ancient ruins, secret canyons, hidden waterfalls, mysterious petroglyphs and exotic places. The authors' rating system for significance in archaeology, geology and paleontology ensures that you find the places that are right for you and your interests.

After the 1992-1993 season, the Minnesota North Stars were moved to Dallas; 26 years of hockey were erased. Now that legacy is restored. Through vintage photos, team stats and the storytelling of Lou Nanne, this book captures the team's rich history.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Wildflowers in the Midwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and gardening will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Wildflower Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable wildflower species in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Each card depicts full-colorphotographs of such wildflowers as the Ox-eye Daisy, Purple Coneflower, Wood Lily, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable wildflower speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildflowers. GetWildflowers of the Midwest Playing Cardsfor yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

A field guide to rocks and minerals of Washington and Oregon, featuring photos and details needed for identifying and collecting.

Play your favorite card games while learning to identify rocks and minerals. Based on the top-selling Rocks & Minerals field guides by Dan R. Lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features full-color photographs of 54 different specimens-like agates, quartz, and gold. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors will love having these cards for playing their favorite games or to use as rocks & minerals flash cards.

Play cards and learn about agates!There's nothing like a Lake Superior Agate in all its banded glory. Based on the Agates of Lake Superior book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features 13 amazing photographs of agates-including the Floater Agate, Fortification Agate, Eye Agate, and more-which make up the suits. All featured agates are applicable for Lake Superior. Rock hounds are sure to love these beautiful playing cards, and the deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.

This gorgeous deck features real photos of 52 of the most common and appreciated bird species of the Southeastern US, including the Painted Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, Summer Tanager and more! Anyone who appreciates birds will love having these playing cards for their favorite games and for quick I.D.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the States Bordering the Gulf of Mexico!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Gulf states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and eastern Texas. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the Bald Eagle, Painted Bunting, Red-headed Woodpecker, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable bird speciesStylized photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. Get Birds of the Gulf Coast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Florida Panther, Southern Flying Squirrel, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the States That Border the Gulf of Mexico!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Black Bear, Jaguarundi, Red Fox, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Gulf Coast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah, as well as southern California and western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Feral Horse, Ocelot, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Trees in the Southeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Tree Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable tree species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such trees as the Carolina Hemlock, Eastern Cottonwood, Wild Apple, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable tree speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about trees. Get Trees of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

This gorgeous deck of cards features real photos of 52 of the most common and interesting trees of the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Trees are all around us in this region of grasslands, marshes and shorelines, and you can enjoy learning their names while playing your favorite card games.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Trees in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Tree Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable tree species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, as well as Southern California and Western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such trees as the American Holly, Ponderosa Pine, Quaking Aspen, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable tree speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about trees. Get Trees of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Wildflowers in the Southeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and gardening will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Jaret C. Daniels and the popular Wildflower Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable wildflower species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such wildflowers as the Columbine, Painted Trillium, Purple Passionflower, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable wildflower speciesBeautiful photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildflowers. Get Wildflowers of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Get to the Bottom of Animal ButtsButts are funny—especially to kids. Award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela takes advantage of this giggle-worthy topic, using it as an educational bridge to introduce children to facts about animals. Readers are shown an animal’s behind and asked to guess, “Whose butt?” Then it’s time to turn the page and discover the answer! Regardless of your age, you’re sure to laugh while you learn, so get to the bottom of animal butts with this wonderful picture book.Features:Full-color photos of real animalsEngaging text to interest young readersFun facts about the natural world

Identifying birds of prey is easier than ever! This field guide features Southern birds of prey only - all of the hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures and owls found in the South. Organized for efficient use, the book offers fact-filled information that's accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders. Stunning photos, naturalist information, interesting gee-whiz facts and a Quick-Compare section help to make watching raptors more enjoyable, informative and productive.

True Tales of Encounters with BearsBear Encounters is a collection of stories about the run-ins everyday people have with bears. From the one about the black bear at the cabin that was chased away by the fifteen-pound family dog, to the bear that harmlessly wandered through a Boy Scout camp, these brief and often funny encounters capture the true nature of bears. More than 90 stories have been collected from fans of the North American Bear Center. They include a variety of tales, from routine encounters in backyards, on porches and driveways to sometimes funny and challenging experiences. The stories are grouped into sections around common myths and include anecdotes about how bear encounters have changed people’s views for the better. Read these stories, and you’ll never see bears the same way again.

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the Northeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Northeastern states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont, as well as Washington, DC. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting, Bald Eagle, and more-so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features54 of the most notable bird speciesStylized photograph on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. GetBirds of the Northeast Playing Cardsfor yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Your Quick Guide to Birds of the Northeast At the cabin, in the garden, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring only Northeast birds, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.

Your Quick Guide to Birds of the Southeast At the cabin, in the garden, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring only Southeast birds, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.