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The Koala

The Koala

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reilly, Pauline / Rolland, Will, PUBLISHER: Kangaroo Press, It is important for children to understand the cycle of life, while learning that with such understanding comes responsibility. A responsibility to the environment. The "Picture Roo Book Series" does just that. In each title, Pauline Reilly, aided by the illustrations of Will Rolland, explains the life cycle of an animal native to the Australian region. Written in a style simple enough for younger children, but containing a wealth of facts, these books will aid in shaping a positive view of wildlife and the world. For children who wish to learn about exotic animals, and who want to gain a better understanding of the natural world they live in, the "Picture Roo Book Series" will open doors to understanding.

Off the Beaten Tracks: Stories by Russian Hitchhikers

Off the Beaten Tracks: Stories by Russian Hitchhikers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bogatyreva, Irina / Savelyev, Igor / Mazepina, Tatiana, PUBLISHER: Glas New Russian Writing, "Today an unusually gifted generation is entering Russian literature.... Literature has not seen such an influx of energy in a long time."--Olga Slavnikova, director of the Debut Prize By and about Russian hitchhikers, these stories take the reader along the endless roads of central Russia, the Urals, the Altai, Siberia, and beyond. In energetic and vivid prose they depict all sorts of curious Russian types: exotic adventures in far-flung places, the complex psychological relationships that develop on the road, and these hitchhikers' inexplicable passion for tramping. "In via veritas" is their motto. The authors are all winners of the Debut Prize, and will present the book at BEA in in New York, NY.

Cowboy Tough

Cowboy Tough

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kennedy, Joanne, PUBLISHER: Sourcebooks Casablanca, "She's hardly a cowgirl..." Cat Crendall left a successful advertising job in New York to teach art workshops in the wild west. The Boyd Ranch is hardly her dream destination, but if the outing's a success, the company will send her to more exotic locations. "But once a cowboy..." Mack Boyd was in the middle of the best bronc-riding season of his life when his mother asked for help with an artists' retreat at the ranch. Mack might be able to ride a wild stallion to a standstill but he can't say no to his family. Cat and Mack are complete opposites...but when the ranch is threatened financially, can they set aside their differences and work together?

Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book  Ch.Mackay. ALBUM

Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book Ch.Mackay. ALBUM

Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book Volume in 4° di 72 pagine con 23 meravigliose incisioni su acciaio rappresentanti vedute,paesaggi,interni e personaggi femminili Le incisioni sono protette da veline e accompagnate da racconti e poesie di vari autori. Alcune illustrazioni presentano macchie di ruggine che,in genere, non toccano la parte incisa Il volume è rilegato in tutta tela rosa. Le copertine sono lievemente usurate Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book With Poetical Illustrations in verse By Charles Mackay - London - Fisher, Son and Co. 10.5" by pp. 23 plates An anthology of poetry from numerous authors,The poems cover a variety of topics, including folk stories, exotic places, and certain emotions.Also with 23 illustrated plates,

Cadogan Guide Morocco

Cadogan Guide Morocco

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogerson, Barnaby, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, In the fully updated and revised edition of his highly acclaimed guide, Morrocan expert Barnaby Rogerson takes travelers by the hand and leads them through the bustling kasbahs and ancient ruins of this diverse land. Barnaby's sound advice ensures they will taste the finest Morrocan cuisine in handpicked restaurants and delight in the experience of bartering in the souks. His narrative seamlessly interweaves the compelling history of this mesmerizing country with practical details on traveling around and detailed description of both the major and minor sites. Cadogan takes visitors on an exotic journey over the high mountain ranges of the Rif, across the desert plains of Jel and the Rekkam, through the palm-shaded valleys of the Dades, and into the the heart of vibrant capital Marrakech, ensuring that they will enjoy every step of the way.

The Green Dwarf: A Tale of the Perfect Tense

The Green Dwarf: A Tale of the Perfect Tense

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bronte, Charlotte / Purves, Libby, PUBLISHER: Hesperus Press, Witty and engrossing, this early work displays the precocious intelligence, lively imagination, and flair for storytelling that Charlotte Bronte brought to perfection in her later fiction. Lady Emily Charlesworth is in love with Leslie, a struggling artist. Lord Percy, a fierce, arrogant aristocrat, will do anything to lay his hands on Leslie's chosen bride. As war breaks out between Verdopolis--Bronte's imaginary political state--and Senegal, the lovers do battle for control of Emily's heart. With its exotic melange of political intrigue, amorous subterfuge, and Gothic scenery, "The Green Dwarf" reveals the dynamic and experimental nature of Bronte's "long apprenticeship in writing." Charlotte Bronte is best remembered for her perennially popular novel "Jane Eyre."

James McNair's Salads

James McNair's Salads

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McNair, James / Hildreth, Jim, PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books (CA), Fans of James McNair's bestselling" Cold Pasta, " take heed: this latest volume offers a brand new array of exciting recipes for delicious, hearty salads. Once again, the emphasis is on salads that can serve as either main dishes or single courses and, as always, McNair's selections boast a decidedly international flair. The recipes include such exotic combinations as Poached Lobster and Spicy Cabbage in Thai-Style Vinaigrette, Warm Quail and Sausage Salad; Grilled Pancetta-Wrapped Figs and Arugula in Lavender Dressing and Louisiana Fried Oyster, Corn, and Chicory Salad. As with all the books in this popular single-subject series, each recipe is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and a gorgeous, full-page color photograph of the author's stylish presentations.

Dama Cinese Chinese Halma GR024

Dama Cinese Chinese Halma GR024

A partire dal , anno della scoperta della tomba di Tutankhamon, si scatenò una vera e propria corsa all’oggetto orientale. Benché si tratti propriamente di un’invenzione americana del XIX° secolo chiamata Halma (“salto” in greco), questo gioco ha acquisito un fascino esotico di contro alla popolarità sempre più diffusa del Mah-Jong, venendo presentato come dama cinese. Il presente articolo è stato trattato con il procedimento della "French finiture" (finitura francese antichizzata con tarlatura). Ottima la qualità delle biglie in vetro dai colori vivaci. Dimensioni: cm x 3,5. Halma Chinese A craze for all things oriental followed the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in . Though actually a 19 C. American invention named Halma (Greek for jump), the game acquired an exotic allure to rival the wide popularity of Mah-Jongg when marketed as Chinese Checkers.

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Italy Guide

Italy Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Doug / Morris, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Open Road Publishing, Discover the secrets of the Coliseum and the Forum; gaze up at the magnificent Sistine Chapel and the apocalyptic Last Judgment statue; drink in the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica and the various piazzas and fountains throughout the city, and wander back into today's world of sidewalk cafes, gelato shops, and terrific restaurants. New to this edition are sections on Umbria, and expanded coverage of Tuscany and Italy's gorgeous lake country. Sports and recreation are fully covered, from the exotic skiing resort of Teminillo to the wild beaches along Italy's Riviera, or hike in the densely wooded Apuan Alps in Tuscany. Morris explores the voluminous world of Italian food and wine, and shares some of his favorite recipes and expert wine tips Coverage of hotels, inns, B&Bs, and restaurants is extensive and opinionated, steering you to quality and value at all times, for all price ranges.

Only Superhuman

Only Superhuman

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bennett, Christopher L., PUBLISHER: Tor Books, AD: A generation ago, Earth and the cislunar colonies banned genetic and cybernetic modifications. But out in the Asteroid Belt, anything goes. Dozens of flourishing space habitats are spawning exotic new societies and strange new varieties of humans. It's a volatile situation that threatens the peace and stability of the entire solar system. Emerald Blair is a Troubleshooter. Inspired by the classic superhero comics of the twentieth century, she's joined with other mods to try to police the unruly Asteroid Belt. But her loyalties are tested when she finds herself torn between rival factions of superhumans with very different agendas. Emerald wants to put her special abilities to good use, but what do you do when you can't tell the heroes from the villains? "Only Superhuman "is a rollicking hard-SF adventure set in a complex and fascinating future.

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I See a Voice: Deafness, Language and the Senses--A

I See a Voice: Deafness, Language and the Senses--A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ree, Jonathan, PUBLISHER: Metropolitan Books, A groundbreaking study of deafness, by a philosopher who combines the scientific erudition of Oliver Sacks with the historical flair of Simon Schama. There is nothing more personal than the human voice, traditionally considered the expression of the innermost self. But what of those who have no voice of their own and cannot hear the voices of others? In this tour de force of historical narrative, Jonathan Ree tells the astonishing story of the deaf, from the sixteenth century to the present. Ree explores the great debates about deafness between those who believed the deaf should be made to speak and those who advocated non-oral communication. He traces the botched attempts to make language visible, through such exotic methods as picture writing, manual spellings, and vocal photography. And he charts the tortuous progress and final recognition of sign systems as natural languages in their own right.

The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo

The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: George, Jean Craighead, PUBLISHER: HarperTrophy, Vanished? Liza Poole lives with her mother in one of the last balanced ecosystems in North America -- the Gumbo Limbo Hammock deep within the lush kingdom of the Florida Everglades. Some may think it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live in her small yellow tent amidst tropical birds and exotic plants. And at the center of this natural paradise lies Dajun, the majestic alligator who protects Gumbo Limbo's environment. Then, one day, a state official arrives with frightening orders. Dajun is scaring people nearby -- he must be killed Liza takes action to save the invaluable 'gator, but suddenly, he is nowhere to be found. Now, she must find Dajun before it's too late, and her search will lead her into the heart of an exciting eco mystery

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Roboz: A Painter's Paradox

Roboz: A Painter's Paradox

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, John Russell, PUBLISHER: David Messum, Zsuszi Roboz the person is a unique mixture of British and exotic; Zsuzsi Roboz the artist is a unique mixture of Classical and Romantic. Though she was born and raised in Hungary, a dramatic series of events brought her to Britain in her teens, and all her subsequent life has been spent there. Her art is in once sense intensely Romantic, concerned with the mysterious and magical life of the imagination. But it is all founded on a finely disciplined grasp of classic draughtsmanship, acquired from the best sources: she was one of Annigoni's favourite pupils. This book tells her story, its agonies and ecstasies, and traces the roots of her passionate art. Along the way she has known and portrayed many extraordinary men and women, especially those - the musicians, the dancers, the actors, the painters, the girls of the Windmill - who have been one way and another connected with the arts. Her portrait drawings range from Spanish gypsies and Croatian peasants to aristocratic grandees and the great beaut

Trickster in the Land of Dreams

Trickster in the Land of Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Papanikolas, Zeese, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, Zeese Papanikolas forges seemingly disparate events and movements in western history--including some of its strangest and most exotic strains--into a coherent whole by examining them against the laughter and wisdom of Shoshonean trickster tales. Seen against these tales, the West becomes both a canvas for the projection of utopian dreams and the site of their shattered remains. Papanikolas undertakes a dramatic retelling of Shoshoni creation stories and examines, along with other topics, the mythologies embedded in the "Dream Mine" of Mormon folklore, the heroic images of cowboys and Wobblies, the MX missile, the dark side of Oz, and the Las Vegas of tourists, dam builders, and gamblers. Among those whose visions are played out against the mirage-haunted background of the West are Cabeza de Vaca, Winston Churchill, Big Bill Haywood, and Native American wise man, Antelope Jake. It is a testament to the power of Papanikolas's conception that he can weave the themes and topics of each chapter into a book that is both eloquent and intellectually stimulating.

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The Havana Habit

The Havana Habit

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perez Firmat, Gustavo, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, Cuba, an island 750 miles long, with a population of about 11 million, lies less than 100 miles off the U.S. coast. Yet the island's influences on America's cultural imagination are extensive and deeply ingrained. In the engaging and wide-ranging "Havana Habit, " writer and scholar Gustavo Perez Firmat probes the importance of Havana, and of greater Cuba, in the cultural history of the United States. Through books, advertisements, travel guides, films, and music, he demonstrates the influence of the island on almost two centuries of American life. From John Quincy Adams's comparison of Cuba to an apple ready to drop into America's lap, to the latest episodes in the lives of the "comic "comandantes" and exotic exiles," and to such notable Cuban exports as the rumba and the mambo, cigars and mojitos, the Cuba that emerges from these pages is a locale that Cubans and Americans have jointly imagined and inhabited. "The Havana Habit" deftly illustrates what makes Cuba, as Perez Firmat writes, "so near and yet so foreign."

Wild Spirits

Wild Spirits

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jordan, Rosa, PUBLISHER: Dundurn Group, Eleven-year-old Danny Ryan and 19-year-old Wendy Marshall think their friendship is only about looking after two baby raccoons that Danny has rescued. But when a bank holdup upsets Wendy so much that she can hardly stand to be around people, she leaves her job as a teller, retreats to a farm, and surrounds herself with injured and orphaned wildlife. Danny, neglected at home and considered weird in a town where other boys are into hunting, finds peace on the farm, too, plus excitement, as he and Wendy adopt ever more exotic animals such as llamas, bobcats, a serval, an ocelot, and a blind lynx. Over time the two friends develop a bond that goes beyond care of the animals to caring for each other. As it turns out, Wendy rescues not just wildlife but Danny, as well. What's more, the bank robbers are still at large and still a threat, and Danny, now 14, must act to save Wendy's life.

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Insight Guides Bangkok

Insight Guides Bangkok

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Clare, PUBLISHER: Insight Guides, A travel series unlike any other, Insight Guides go beyond the sights and into reality. Their incomparable photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture they cover: their traditions, their arts, their history, their lives. The stunning photography is married to compelling text, written by local writers; the people most qualified to convey their culture's "secrets". Yes, Insight Guides will tell you which attractions to visit, but they'll also tell you a whole lot more. From the most popular resort cities to the world's most remote and exotic villages, Insight Guides will give you the insider's perspective you need to truly experience any destination you visit. Insight Guides serve many purposes. They are ideal for planning a trip. And, they're wonderful souvenirs to treasure for years after. Even the armchair traveler can be swept away by their magnificent content and experience the world from the comfort of home. Many international and domestic and domestic destinations also offer companion FlexiMaps, an innovative laminated folding map specially designed for the discriminating traveler.

Touch the Horizon

Touch the Horizon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johansen, Iris, PUBLISHER: Bantam, #1" New York Times" bestselling author Iris Johansen combines romance and adventure in this exotic tale of finding the love of your life--in the last place you'd ever look. She was stranded in a deadly sandstorm when he rode to her rescue like a desert prince on his black stallion. On a lark Billie Callahan had come to the Middle East to play a minor film role in a desert epic. Suddenly she found herself starring in a real-life romantic adventure. Cowboy, hero, friend of sheikhs and princes, David Bradford spoke like a poet in the drawl of his native Texas. What was this mysterious, eccentric, and irresistibly seductive man doing in Sedikhan, and what did he want with an ordinary woman like Billie? Her curiosity piqued, Billie followed David to the lavish pleasure fortress he called home, with its armed guards and adoring staff. He warned her that the pleasure he offered her would last forever. What he didn't know was that Billie only believed in now.

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Naples, Capri, & the Coast

Naples, Capri, & the Coast

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Insight Guides, PUBLISHER: Langenscheidt Publishers, A travel series unlike any other, Insight Guides go beyond the sights and into reality. Their incomparable photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture they cover: their traditions, their arts, their history, their lives. The stunning photography is married to compelling text, written by local writers; the people most qualified to convey their culture's "secrets". Yes, Insight Guides will tell you which attractions to visit, but they'll also tell you a whole lot more. From the most popular resort cities to the world's most remote and exotic villages, Insight Guides will give you the insider's perspective you need to truly experience any destination you visit. Insight Guides serve many purposes. They are ideal for planning a trip. And, they're wonderful souvenirs to treasure for years after. Even the armchair traveler can be swept away by their magnificent content and experience the world from the comfort of home. Many international and domestic and domestic destinations also offer companion FlexiMaps, an innovative laminated folding map specially designed for the discriminating traveler.

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An Orange from Portugal: Christmas Stories from the

An Orange from Portugal: Christmas Stories from the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simpson, Anne / Simpson, Anne, PUBLISHER: Goose Lane Editions, Imagine biting into a juicy orange: It's sweet, thirst-quenching, and delicious. Now imagine a poor young boy in Halifax receiving an orange from Portugal when such a gift was an exotic possibility, something about which he talked and dreamed for many days before Christmas. "An Orange from Portugal is full of such magic. Stockings without holes, the hushed beauty of a winter morning, two very different takes on what the animals really do in the barn on Christmas Eve--these are among the 30-odd tales ANNE SIMPSON has selected for the third in Goose Lane's beloved series of Christmas anthologies. Easterners have always gone "down the road," but their memories of Christmas never fade. From letters memoirs, and poems, "An Orange from Portugal spans more than a century of seasonal writing. Here are stories both salty and sweet by the likes of Charles G.D. Roberts, Alistair MacLeod, Lisa Moore, Wayne Johnstone, and Joan Clark. Like that perfect orange nestled in a stocking toe, this book is a rare treat.

Management of Invasive Weeds

Management of Invasive Weeds

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Inderjit, PUBLISHER: Springer, Biological invasions are one of the major threats to our native biodiversity. The magnitude of biodiversity losses, land degradation and productivity losses of managed and natural ecosystems due to invasive species is enormous. The ecological and environmental aspects of non-native invasive plants are of great importance to (i) understand ecological principles involved in the management of invasives, (ii) design management strategies, (iii) find effective management solutions for some of the worst invaders, and (iv) frame policies and regulations. The objectives of this book are to discuss (i) ecological approaches needed to design effective management strategies, (ii) recent progress in management methods and tools, (iii) success and failure of management efforts for some of the worst invaders, and (iv) restoration and conservation of invaded land. In an effort to achieve these objectives, contributing authors have strived to provide up-to-date information on the management of non-native invasives. Chapters included in the book are peer-reviewed by international experts working in the area. Readers will get a unique perspective on ecological aspects of the management of invasives. The book will be useful to graduate students, researchers, managers and policy makers involved in the management of exotic invasives.

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Tappetino rinfrescante

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Disponibile tappetino rinfrescante a soli 25 euro cadauno !!!! Fino ad esaurimento scorte Ferplast pet cool mat large tappeto refrigerante 40 x 50 è perfetto per assicurare un po' di refrigerio durante la calura estiva, Pet Cool Mat è un tappetino raffreddante per cani: infatti, contiene al suo interno un particolare gel che, attivato dal peso del vostro animale, emana un piacevole effetto fresco. Assolutamente sicuro, è pieghevole e molto pratico, ideale per poter essere portato sempre con voi grazie alle sue misure ridotte. All'occorrenza, può essere appoggiato anche sul pavimento di casa o all'interno del trasportino del vostro cane. Pet Cool Mat è fantastico: non necessita di alimentazione elettrica, nè occorre metterlo in frigo o in acqua gelata per farlo funzionare, ma si ricarica da solo dopo un breve periodo di non utlizzo. Una volta carico, è in grado, per 3-4 ore di uso costante, di mantenere la temperatura fino a 10° inferiore a quella dell'ambiente esterno. Per info chiamare al Oppure passate a trovarci in negozio Exotic Market - negozio di animali esotici e da compagnia Asti - Corso Alfieri n 411

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The Gardener's Atlas: The Origins, Discovery and Cultivation

The Gardener's Atlas: The Origins, Discovery and Cultivation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bennett, Jackie / Grimshaw, John Michael / Ward, Bobby J., PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, The flowering plants in your garden, and their variety of color and form, are the result of hundreds of years of tradition, science, skill and intrepid exploration. They may be native plants carefully selected to provide larger blooms or a greater color range, exotic species with origins in far-distant lands, or cultivars which have been painstakingly bred to conform to an ideal of shape and form. The Gardener's Atlas explores the histories of many of the world's most popular cultivated plants and reveals how and where they grew in the wild. It relates extraordinary and uplifting tales of their discovery in some of the remotest regions on earth -- tales of determination and perseverance, of barter and exchange, and of international friendship struck up between enthusiastic horticulturists from the s onward. There are insights into how plants that are now simply decorative were once used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes, for food or ritual, and into how they earned their common or Latin names. This is a book which cannot fail to enrich your gardening experience.

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