Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species, published in 2014, was the first catalogue of its kind and covered all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012. This new volume will be a supplement to this important herpetological reference and will include new published data on snakes named and recognized since 2012. Key Features Supplements and updates Wallach et al. – Snakes of the World – the only work to cover all living snakes in the world. Includes updates for fossil snakes named since the publication of Wallach et al. Summarizes the systematic snake literature published since the appearance of Wallach et al. Genera and species are listed alphabetically for ease of reference. Related Titles Wallach, V., K. L. Williams, and J. Boundy. Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species (ISBN 978-1-138-03400-6) Aldridge, R. D. and D. M. Sever, eds. Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Snakes (ISBN 978-1-57808-701-3) Caldwell, M. W. The Origin of Snakes: Morphology and the Fossil Record (ISBN 978-1-4822-5134-0)
Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species—the first catalogue of its kind—covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in recognition of 705 genera and 4,085 species. Features: Alphabetical listings by genus and species Individual accounts for each genus and species Detailed data on type specimens and type localities All subspecies, synonyms, and proposed snake names Distribution of species by country, province, and elevation Distribution of fossils by country and geological periods Major taxonomic references for each genus and species Appendix with major references for each country Complete bibliography of all references cited in text and appendix Index of 12,500 primary snake names The data on type specimens includes museum and catalog number, length and sex, and collector and date. The listed type localities include restrictions and corrections. The bibliography provides complete citations of all references cited in the text and appendix, and taxonomic comments are given in the remarks sections. This standard reference supplies a scientific, academic, and professional treatment of snakes—appealing to conservationists and herpetologists as well as zoologists, naturalists, hobbyists, researchers, and teachers.
A compassionate, realistic guide to overcoming compulsive and addictive behavior: “The section on relapse is the best I have ever read.” —Patricia O’Gorman, coauthor of Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Many people think that what the addict needs is willpower, but nothing could be further from the truth: When a person has already lost control over a drug or activity, attempts to control its use almost never work. Because the source of addiction isn’t the drug or activity itself but a desire for a mood changer, successful recovery ultimately means changing the way we live, giving up the addictive lifestyle. Willpower’s Not Enough will show you how to change your lifestyle—and recover from your addiction. “A useful synthesis of much knowledge about addiction.” —Kirkus Reviews “I totally recommend this book.” —#1 New York Times–bestselling author John Bradshaw
Ranchers Dan and David Barnett, from Pinedale, Wyoming, make a startling discovery on a fishing trip to the Wind River Mountains. After meeting a friendly alien life form unlike anything envisioned, they learn his purpose on earth is to help mankind. They all work in secrecy to help accomplish the alien’s goals while encountering numerous obstacles along the way. About the Author Dean C. Boundy has worked 63 years as a successful exploration geologist after graduating from the University of Wyoming. He and his wife, Jacklin, live in Midland, Texas, but are snowbirds and spend their summer in Pinedale, Wyoming, where they own numerous ranches. He enjoys golf, bowling, and fishing, having made 10 consecutive annual trips to the Wind River Mountains and 20 consecutive trips to Kodiak, Alaska.
If money is the lifeblood of business, contracts are the arteries that help carry it around the commercial body. Anyone in business is liable to have to deal with business contracts, but few are trained to do so. Even those that are trained may have experience in limited areas or in the distant past. But the right contract can make a vital difference, not just to recording and enforcing, if need be, the contract terms, but also in ensuring the agreement deals with the real issues and approaches them in a practical way. Finding help in this area is not easy, as the market tends to offer little between serious academic tomes on the one hand and student summaries geared to exams on the other. Business Contracts Handbook fills that gap, covering both the basics of contract law in an accessible style and using a thoroughly practical approach to understanding and negotiating the key terms in a business contract. If you have little prior knowledge, Charles Boundy's many years of experience in drafting and providing guidance on business agreements of all kinds will enable you to acquire a working background quickly. If you have years of experience you will still benefit from a checklist, a reminder of what is important and why, and an easy reference to up-to-date language and drafting - there is always more to learn.
When running your own business, it can be easy to believe that contracts can wait. But getting the best (or avoiding the worst) from contracts is often a major factor in how well and how quickly a business succeeds. This book, from legal expert and entrepreneur Charles Boundy, provides business owners and managers with everything they need to stay on top of contracts and avoid getting bogged down in legalese. The book gives an easy-to-follow overview of: how to make or avoid making a contract; what to include and what to look for in contracts; how to have a contract achieve what you want at the price you have agreed; how to identify and manage major contract risks; how to approach the negotiation of key issues; how to draft and manage a contract to best effect; what to do (and not do) if things go wrong. A focused guide for the time-pressed, this is an indispensable tool for all businesses. Read it and stay successfully on top of the many contractual issues that businesses face every week.
To his ever-faithful patients Dr. Milton Conger is a compassionate healer who places their health and well being above all else. But behind the facade of stethoscope and white physician's coat, lurks a man playing evil games, like insurance fraud.
Using an Instant Pot to prepare your meals saves you time and allows you to create even complicated dishes in minutes. The Instant Pot steams the food, so it retains more nutrients and prepares dishes much faster than other cooking methods.This Instant Pot Cookbook will show you how easy it is to use an Instant Pot. It sautés, braises, fries, simmers and cooks, all at the touch of a button. It really couldn't be easier. This Cookbook will take you through the steps.You'll love preparing roasts, seafood, homemade soups, side dishes and scrumptious desserts in no time. It's great when you come home tired from work or when you have unexpected guests. Impress them with a gourmet meal before they have a chance to finish a cup of coffee.The Instant Pot Cookbook is filled with wonderful everyday and special occasion recipes. But, then, with the Instant Pot, you can make every day a special occasion.
Why do people around the world love chicken so much? Just about every country has a chicken specialty of its own. That's because chicken can be turned into any type of dish with the right spices and sauces. It can be used for appetizers, soups, sandwiches, salads, and main meals. There is almost no limit what you can do with a tasty, versatile chicken. If you have chicken, you can prepare any type of meal. This Chicken Cookbook will show you how.On its own, chicken has a mild flavor. That is why it adapts itself so easily to the right ingredients. Chicken can be sophisticated. Serve your guests some Chicken Cordon Bleu or Chicken Kiev, and they will swoon. For some fun, prepare chicken wings or nachos for your next party. Find all the recipes you need in this Chicken Cookbook.The Popular Chicken Cookbook also has lots of chicken recipes for the entire family, from a whole roasted chicken for Sunday dinner to a soul-warming chicken soup. Chicken is low in fat and the perfect addition to a healthy diet. Enjoy the variety of chicken recipes in the Chicken Cookbook.
Trying to find the time in your busy day to make yourself and your family a delicious meal can be a daunting task. Because of this, most people suffer through prepacked frozen and boxed meals that contain far too many unpleasant ingredients, or they choose the take out route, which can take a huge bite out of their budget. So, what are you supposed to do when you want to make home cooked meals but don't have the time? Use a crockpot of course! And this cookbook will show you how.Inside the pages of "Crockpot Meals for a Busy Life: The Complete Cookbook for Easy and Delicious Home Cooked Meals" you'll learn how to recreate 25 of the best crockpot meals that are perfect for that busy lifestyle. Not only are the extremely easy, but these recipes taste amazing.Included in This Book......-Breakfast Crockpot Recipes-Dinner Crockpot Recipes-Crockpot Soup Recipes-Dessert Crockpot Recipes-Beverage Crockpot Recipes-And much more!Every recipe has been tested on multiple occasions to ensure its accuracy so you can have confidence that, even with little to no previous crockpot experience, you can successfully recreate the recipes. Furthermore, each recipe includes its serving size, how long it will take to prep and cook, the complete ingredient list, and easy-to-follow directions.There really is no reason why you shouldn't be utilizing all the benefits that crockpots provide. Learning how to make meals in a crockpot will save you time and money. So, stop making excuses and jump on the crockpot-loving train now. You won't be sorry.So, what are you waiting for? Start reading "Crockpot Meals for a Busy Life: The Complete Cookbook for Easy and Delicious Home Cooked Meals" today!
The way the meat tastes when it comes off the grill is what keeps most people coming back for more. When it comes to outdoor grilling, the trick is in the herbs and spices. A good dry rub can make a meal turn from ordinary to extraordinary, especially if the flavours have had time to blend with the meat overnight. If you are thinking of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey, then why not use one of the special turkey rubs mentioned in the entries below? How about a glazed ham for Christmas? The sweet and delicious ham dry rub mix will satisfy your taste buds and have everyone reaching for seconds. From ribs to chicken, these recipes have something for every occasion and taste.
Do you love food prepared in a good old cast iron skillet? You probably think you need a lot of experience, to enjoy preparing authentic skillet recipes. But you don't!So, what's the benefit of cooking in cast iron and other skillets? They get hot and they STAY hot. Aluminum pans can allow the heat level to fluctuate, which won't happen in a good heavy skillet. This means that skillets are tailor-made for foods that require high heat. Meats that you want to sear but not scorch cook wonderfully in skillets.Your skillet seems like a simple cooking implement, and it also makes some of the most delicious meals quickly and easily. You probably don't have a lot of time to prepare meals, especially on weekdays, since everyone's work and activity schedules are hectic.Making skillet meals for your family is a labor of love, but you don't have to overwork yourself to make them happen. You may discover that you can cook meals in as much time as you'd need for unhealthy, expensive take-out foods, too.Would you like to learn more about skillet recipes you can whip up any night of the week?This recipe book offers so many skillet meals, you won't know which to try first. You can feed a few people or a large group with one-skillet meals, and you will LOVE skillet desserts! Turn the page! Let's start!
Have you ever tasted a scrumptious chocolate pie and thought to yourself "I would never have been able to make this?" Well, I am here to tell you that those complicated looking cakes and pies you see in the stores or at parties are not as problematic as you might think. The 30 recipes in this cookbook were chosen for their excellent taste, their aesthetic value, but mostly because they are simple to make. Most of these pies are blank canvasses, just waiting for you to put your personal finishing touches. Dig up your piping bags and chocolate shavers, your candy decorations and icing sticks. It's time to create some chocolate masterpieces!
Have you ever considered making your own dogs food? There are plenty of reasons why you should and this cookbook is the perfect way to begin. Full of easy to make recipes that are not only nutritious but are full of flavors your dog will love. You never have to questions any of the ingredients in these recipes as they are all safe and healthy for your pup. From vegetarian recipes like our Slow Cooker Veggie meal or meat packed dishes like out Pup Chili, there is something in here that every dog will love. You will also love cooking for your dog and showing them that they are an important part of your family- everyone deserved a home cooked meal!
Milkshakes have been around for close to 100 years, with the first milkshake being made in a Walgreens in 1922. Back then, the standard sweet drink was the malted milk, but when "Pop" Coulson added two scoops of ice cream to the concoction, history was made! Since then, young and old have enjoyed milkshakes in every type of weather and in many movies and books. There is even a milkshake dance where the participants swing their bodies in the same motion as a milkshake machine. This delicious dessert is served at any time of the day, even breakfast with some protein and fruit. Any way you decide to enjoy your milkshake, rest assured that you are in good company. These cold, sweet treats come in many flavours, but these 30 simple recipes concentrate on one of the most popular in the world; chocolate.
Do you absolutely love smoothies? Do you wish you could make them at home rather than spending dollar after dollar on those perfectly crafted smoothies that you can get in restaurants, cafes and other neighborhood stores? Well, you are in luck! Smoothies are actually surprisingly easy once you know the tips and tricks on how to make your perfect drink. This recipe book is filled with amazing smoothie recipes that are healthy, taste incredible and can all be made in under 5 minutes. That's right- you can have a homemade, nutritious smoothie in less than 5 minutes! Don't think that you will be stuck making the same smoothie over and over again, there are plenty of recipes to choose from in here so you will never get bored. If you are a smoothie lover, you need to have this recipe book right away. So no more reading, go get out that blender because you could have made and drank a whole smoothie by now!!
Do you struggle to find nutritious lunch options? Do you often struggle with portion sizes well you are at work or while the kids are out at school? If the questions above sound like you, then creating a Bento Box for lunch options might just be perfect for you. What is a Bento Box you may ask? A Bento Box is traditionally a Japanese home - packed meal often with fish, meat, chicken, or rice with some form of vegetable generally packed in a box. These days, however, bento boxes can be found just about anywhere in the world and are also widely found in restaurants. But why go out to buy a Bento when you can easily prepare it in your own home. Using this Bento Box Cookbook, you will be able to create delicious and nutritious Bento Boxes that both your kids and adults alike will enjoy. So why wait? Grab your copy today and let's get cooking!
Summer is here again and what goes better with summer than ice cream? People all over the world enjoy ice cream in different ways. Recipes vary from the very simple to the very complex. They can also be very plain flavors to over-the-top combinations. Enjoy traveling the world this summer with ice cream. Try preparing recipes from all over the world and enjoy this frozen treat in ways that you have never thought of. We have included recipes and information from many different regions of the world. Have fun exploring the different flavors and textures with your family. This book will have you well on your way to learning new and interesting facts about other countries while enjoying tastes from places you want to get to know better. So, start reading and get ready for some delicious flavors and fun experiences.
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