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Ancient Life of the Great Lakes Basin

Precambrian to Pleistocene

By: J. Alan Holman

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Ancient Life of the Great Lakes Basin

Precambrian to Pleistocene

By: J. Alan Holman

A review of the ancient life of the Great Lakes Basin from the Precambrian through the Ice Age

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University of Michigan Press

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0472065343

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9780472065349

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michigan

A Quaternary and Recent Faunal Adventure

By: J. Alan Holman

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michigan

A Quaternary and Recent Faunal Adventure

By: J. Alan Holman

Holman uniquely bridges the gap between neo- and paleoherpetology and shows that Michigan's modern herpetofaunas reflect Pleistocene (ice age) and Holocene (warm period after the ice age) events, as the entire modern population was forced to re-invade the state after the last withdrawal of ice. In Part 1, Holman discusses Michigan as an amphibian and reptile habitat, including a geological, climatic, and vegetational history. Part 2 presents recent species accounts, covering all fifty-four species of amphibians and reptiles, along with their general distribution, Michigan distribution (with range maps), geographic variation, habitat and habits, reproduction and growth, diet, predation and defense, interaction with humans, behavioral characteristics, population health, and general remarks. In Part 3, Holman examines the Michigan herpetofauna in Quaternary and recent historical times and the species accounts include Pleistocene, Holocene, and archaeological records.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814337139

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9780814337134

Fossil Frogs and Toads of North America

By: J. Alan Holman

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Fossil Frogs and Toads of North America

By: J. Alan Holman

The heart of this book consists of detailed systematic accounts of the known fossil frogs and toads (anurans) of North America and their localities. Extinct fossil frogs and toads are fully discussed and illustrated, and in some cases are re-diagnosed and re-described. For fossil taxa still living, the book gives the modern characteristics, ecological attributes, and modern ranges, and includes illustrations of diagnostic skeletal elements. The volume begins with an overview of the anurans and anuran studies, a general account of the skeleton and bones, and a discussion of the early evolution of the Anura, along with the formal classification of anuran taxonomic groups found in the North American fossil record. The third part of the book presents an epoch-by-epoch discussion of Mesozoic, Tertiary, and Pleistocene anurans, the classification and phylogeny of the anurans, and a comprehensive list of references.

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Indiana University Press

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0253000564

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9780253000569

Fossil Snakes of North America

Origin, Evolution, Distribution, Paleoecology

By: J. Alan Holman

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Fossil Snakes of North America

Origin, Evolution, Distribution, Paleoecology

By: J. Alan Holman

This volume includes detailed accounts of the morphology and distribution of the fossil snakes of North America and also remarks on their evolutionary, zoogeographic, and paleoecological patterns. The heart of the book consists of detailed systematic accounts of the known fossil snakes of North America and their localities. Extinct fossil taxa are discussed and illustrated, and many are re-described on the basis of new information. The book provides illustrations of diagnostic vertebrae and criteria for the identification of presently living fossil snake taxa as well as descriptions of the modern characteristics and ranges of these species." "Color photographs in the 16-page insert present a catalog of representative living snake species." --Book Jacket.

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Indiana University Press

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0253337216

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9780253337214

Fossil Salamanders of North America

By: J. Alan Holman

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Fossil Salamanders of North America

By: J. Alan Holman

The book concludes with a discussion of the study of fossil salamanders as it relates to the development of a realistic phylogeny and classification of the group.

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Indiana University Press

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0253347327

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The Michigan Roadside Naturalist

By: J. Alan Holman,Margaret B. Holman

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The Michigan Roadside Naturalist

By: J. Alan Holman,Margaret B. Holman

Did you know . . . ? Michigan is seventeenth in oil production in the United States. The Great Lakes are said to be the only glacially produced structures that can be seen from the moon. Michigan was once part of a coral reef. The wood frog is one of the commonest true frogs of moist woodland floors in Michigan today and is able to freeze solid during the winter without harmful effects. These and many more amazing facts await the curious traveler in The Michigan Roadside Naturalist, J. Alan and Margaret B. Holman's captivating guide to the natural treasures of Michigan. A perfect accompaniment to the classic Michigan Trees and The Forests of Michigan, this user-friendly guide offers a Who's Who of the geology, biology, and archaeology of the Great Lakes State, as well as highway adventures along the state's major routes. The book begins with an educational yet accessible tour of important points in Michigan's natural and archaeological history, followed by seven road trips based on commonly traveled state routes, moving from south to north in the Lower Peninsula and east to west in the Upper Peninsula. Readers can proceed directly to the road trips or familiarize themselves with the state's treasure trove of fascinating features before embarking. Either way, an informative and fun odyssey awaits the passionate naturalist, amateur or otherwise. J. Alan Holman is Curator Emeritus of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Michigan State University Museum and Emeritus Professor of Geology and Zoology at Michigan State University. Margaret B. Holman is Research Associate at Michigan State University Museum and Department of Anthropology, Michigan State University.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472024590

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9780472024599

Crossing Boarders

Part 1

By: J Alan Dietterich

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Crossing Boarders

Part 1

By: J Alan Dietterich

6 young kids ravel to Philadelphia to have a fun day of street boarding. Until they become witnesses to a mob hit and start running for there lives from gun wielding gangsters hell bent on tying up loose ends. Their only hope is to escape the city, but how?

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LifeRich Publishing

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1489739939

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Standard Alphabet for Reducing Unwritten Languages and Foreign Graphic Systems to a Uniform Orthography in European Letters (2nd rev.ed. London, 1863)

By: Richard Lepsius

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Standard Alphabet for Reducing Unwritten Languages and Foreign Graphic Systems to a Uniform Orthography in European Letters (2nd rev.ed. London, 1863)

By: Richard Lepsius

This new edition of Carl Richard Lepsius’s Standard Alphabet reproduces the text of the second, enlarged, edition of 1863. The extensive Introduction by J. Alan Kemp places it in its historical setting and provides comments on the phonetic basis for the Alphabet and the notation.

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John Benjamins Publishing

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9027280967

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Boot Camp For The Prayer Warrior

By: J. Alan Sager

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Boot Camp For The Prayer Warrior

By: J. Alan Sager

Boot Camp for the Prayer Warrior provides basic training for the man or woman of God who wishes to prepare for spiritual battle in prayer. The book evaluates a true conversion experience, provides coaching for engaging in spiritual warfare, and discusses the elements of conquest. This also includes valuable resources, including a simple plan of salvation to lead someone to Christ, the Prayer Warrior’s Creed (Five Cs and Ps), and a list of must-know Bible verses. Boot Camp for the Prayer Warrior lays the foundation for success in fighting the Christian’s unseen enemy.

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Covenant Books, Inc.

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1638142890

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9781638142898

Affirming God's Image

Addressing the Transgender Question with Science and Scripture

By: J. Alan Branch

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Affirming God's Image

Addressing the Transgender Question with Science and Scripture

By: J. Alan Branch

What is a knowledgeable, faithfully biblical response to transgenderism?In Affirming God's Image, J. Alan Branch takes a fair, respectful, and factual tone in addressing this complex issue through a biblical lens. You'll learn: - Scientific research around the transgender experience - An Overview of the history of transgenderism - Important terminology surrounding gender issues - Why people pursue gender reassignment surgery, and what happens after - How to navigate conversations around this topicThe book ends with two practical chapters for families and churches, giving you guiding principles for how to address this issue in a loving, Christ--honoring way.The first step to responding well to any situation is understanding it. Affirming God's Image equips you with the biblical, scientific, and practical knowledge you need for a wise response.

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Lexham Press

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1683592778

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Code Name Ice Skater

By: J. Alan

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Code Name Ice Skater

By: J. Alan

What starts as a surface mapping expedition to Antarctica changes into a voyage of historical and scientific discovery. However, their excitement quickly disappears, changing into an effort to simply maintain their integrity, professional reputations, and the truth. The team races against time to save their data and proof of their discovery while the government, in the name of national security, tries to silence them and place a lid on their discovery.

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Covenant Books, Inc.

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1645598012

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Mystery Mammals of the Ice Age: Great Lakes Region

By: J. Alan Holman,Dirk Gringhuis

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Mystery Mammals of the Ice Age: Great Lakes Region

By: J. Alan Holman,Dirk Gringhuis

Describes the characteristics and habits of prehistoric mammals inhabiting the Great Lakes region during the Ice Age and some of their present-day descendants.

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Hillsdale Educational Pubs

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0910726744

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Atmospheric Electricity

By: J. Alan Chalmers

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Atmospheric Electricity

By: J. Alan Chalmers

Atmospheric Electricity brings together numerous studies on various aspects of atmospheric electricity. This book is composed of 13 chapters that cover the main problems in the field, including the maintenance of the negative charge on the earth and the origin of the charges in thunderstorms. After a brief overview of the historical developments of atmospheric electricity, this book goes on dealing with the general principles, results, methods, and the MKS system of the field. The succeeding chapters are devoted to some aspects of electricity in the atmosphere, such as the occurrence and detection of ions, the air-Earth conduction current, and point-discharge and precipitation currents. These topics are followed by discussions on the maintenance of the Earth's charge; the correlation of Earth's charge with thunderstorm activity and current; and mechanism of charge transfer in nonstormy rain and snow. The concluding chapters consider the phenomena of thunder cloud and the lightning discharge. These chapters also examine various theories in understanding the separation of Earth's charge. This book will be of value to physicists, atmospheric scientists, and researchers in the allied fields.

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Elsevier

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1483225437

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9781483225432

German Loanwords in English

An Historical Dictionary

By: J. Alan Pfeffer,Garland Cannon

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German Loanwords in English

An Historical Dictionary

By: J. Alan Pfeffer,Garland Cannon

German Loanwords in English: An Historical Dictionary is the largest and most up-to-date collection of English words and multi-word lexical units borrowed from the German, consisting of over 5500 items. Each entry gives the first recorded date of the German loan in English, the semantic area, variant forms, etymology, the first recorded date of the German etymon, a definition of the English word, a listing of the derivative forms, and often, grammatical comment. The sources for each entry are given along with a notation of the approximate degree of assimilation in English. All the included terms are separately listed by semantic field and chronologically, grouped within fifty-year periods, according to their first recorded usage in English. Almost a quarter of the book is devoted to nontechnical, discursive essays that provide considerable information not found in the dictionary entries.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521148375

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9780521148375

Pleistocene Amphibians and Reptiles in Britain and Europe

By: J. Alan Holman

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Pleistocene Amphibians and Reptiles in Britain and Europe

By: J. Alan Holman

The Pleistocene epoch or Ice Age, an extended period of advancing and retreating ice sheets, is characterized by striking climatic oscillations and sea level fluctuations. This age saw the rise and spread of humans and a great extinction of large mammals by the end of the epoch; in fact, the world today is essentially the product of dramatic changes that took place in the Pleistocene. This book, a companion to the author's Pleistocene Amphibians and Reptiles in North America, discusses the Pleistocene amphibians and reptiles in Britain and the European continent eastward through present-day Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Yugoslavian republics, and Greece. The book begins with a general discussion of the Pleistocene in Britain and Europe with an emphasis on regional terms used to define Pleistocene chronological events. Next, a look at the pre-Pleistocene herpetofauna of the study area sets the stage for a discussion of Pleistocene herpetofauna. A significant section of the book consists of a "bestiary," a series of annotated taxonomic accounts of Pleistocene herpetological taxa from the region. Following this is the interpretive section, beginning with a discussion of herpetological species as paleoenvironmental indicators and continuing with an analysis of herpetological population adjustments to Pleistocene events in Britain and Europe, and then with a discussion of extinction patterns in the region. Finally, the author compares Pleistocene herpetological events in Europe with those in North America. This volume and its companion together provide an up-to-date and comprehensive review of Pleistocene herpetofaunas across a significant portion of the Northern Hemisphere.

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Oxford University Press

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0195354664

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9780195354669

Wesley's Prayers and Praises

By: J. Alan Kay

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Wesley's Prayers and Praises

By: J. Alan Kay

A selection of little-known hymns by Charles Wesley, to which have been added a few by his brother, the whole being arranged for use mainly in private devotion.

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