This single volume describes the animals that are most injurious and costly to humans, examining the important roles of these pests throughout history and the implications of the never-ending wars we wage against the natural world. From mosquitoes to nematodes to mice, there are a multitude of organisms and animals that pose major health risks, cause economic burdens, and even threaten famine conditions for human civilization. Addressing these problems is often extremely costly and only partially effective. Pests: A Guide to the World's Most Maligned, Yet Misunderstood Creatures presents an overview of the animals that have the greatest impact on our lives, from the creatures that eat our crops through the ones that invade our homes and those that transmit diseases. Each entry provides a brief history of our interactions with the specific pest, methods of management or eradication for the pest being discussed, and an extensive Further Reading list that includes resources on both the biology of the pest and methods of control. The author explains the complexity of the worldwide pest problem and demonstrates how some of these issues are a result of human over-population and shortsightedness, inviting readers to consider our place in nature and how other animals have adapted to and benefited from the growing human population.
What links all of these subjects? Frostbitten fingers Giant avalanches Terrifying subzero temperatures Simple-they're all Extreme! Death Zone! is packed full of incredible information about mountaineering, from avalanche rescues and how to dig a snow hole to, most amazing of all, the story of how one man survived against all odds after falling into an icy crevasse Extreme is an action-packed series that brings together incredible tales and secret facts about the most radical things you really want to know---such as how to avoid a shark, survive a snowstorm, or spot the world's most poisonous snake! Discover the fascinating stories behind how things work and why they happen. Book jacket.
What links all of these subjects? Identifying a robber from a single hair Collecting evidence from a crime scene Underground escape tunnels Simple-they're all Extreme! Fingerprint Wizards is packed full of fascinating details about how forensic scientists help to track down criminals---using fingerprints, traces of blood, and even footprints in the mud. Extreme is an action-packed series that brings together incredible tales and secret facts about the most radical things you really want to know---such as how to avoid a shark, survive a snowstorm, or spot the world's most poisonous snake! Discover the fascinating stories behind how things work and why they happen. Book jacket.
From Surfing to the Secret Life of Rats, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. The action-packed pages are designed to motivate struggling andreluctant readers, and a reading age of 7 makes the contentsuper-accessible. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spicing up topic libraries.
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Death Zone takes you to the extreme world of mountaineering. Find out about frostbite, avalanches and the effects of sub-zero temperatures. Read about avalanche rescues, how to dig a snow hole and the amazing story of how one man survived against the odds after falling into an icy crevasse. From Surfing to the Secret Life of Rats, the Extreme series will excite and inspire 8 to 11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. The action-packed pages are designed to motivate struggling and reluctant readers, and a reading age of 7 makes the content super-accessible. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching and for spicing up topic libraries.
“Readers won’t want to leave the heartwarming stories of Honeymoon Harbor, and its characters’ second chances at life and love.” —Publishers Weekly Quinn Mannion never believed in destiny until she came to Honeymoon Harbor. The eldest of five siblings, Quinn has always found success—head altar boy, valedictorian of Honeymoon High, big-city lawyer. Until he gave it all up. Walking away from his lucrative career and returning to Honeymoon Harbor to reopen the old family pub wasn’t as tough as he thought. Not nearly as tough as meeting the woman who was meant to be his forever. But loving a married woman is a line Quinn won’t cross. Despite Amanda Barrow’s attempts to be friendly yet reserved, she knows Quinn has noticed a shadow hanging over her. And walls that don’t invite intimacy. And the unexplained bruises. As much as she tries not to fall so quickly, Quinn’s steady nature and loving concern have Amanda burying memories of her disastrous marriage and feeling hopeful for the future. But she’ll have to let go of the chaos and pain of the past—and accept a staggering family secret—before she and Quinn can get their happy-ever-after. Honeymoon Harbor Book 1: Herons Landing Book 2: Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane Book 3: Summer on Mirror Lake Book 4: Second Chance Spring Book 5: Forever in Honeymoon Harbor
Harlequin® Heartwarming brings you four new wholesome reads for one great price, available now! Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. This Harlequin® Heartwarming box set includes: IF NOT FOR A BEE Seasons of Alaska by Carol Ross Aidan is only passing through her Alaska wilderness town, and wasn't planning to bond with her two older boys. Or become so attracted to the widowed journalist. His globe-trotting days may be over if he's able to show Janie that they can share the adventure of a lifetime—together. ONCE UPON A MARRIAGE The Historic Arapahoe by Tara Taylor Quinn Marie Bustamante does not trust or love easily. Growing up with a philandering father and an overprotective mother, she comes by her reservations honestly. So after only a few weeksthree months, how can she be falling for her best friend's bodyguard? This isn't like her at all. But Elliott Tanner is strong, gorgeous and…trustworthy. Honest. At least he seems to be. Of course, some things about him remain a mystery. Protecting the privacy of his clients is Elliott's job. That doesn't mean he's hiding anything from her. Does it? WHEN THE RIGHT ONE COMES ALONG The K-9 Trilogy by Kate James Cal vows to help Kayla, a child orphaned by the disaster. But he needs Jessica's help. Will their shared concern for Kayla and for his canine partner, Scout, allow them to put aside their personal torments and discover the difference love can make? HEART'S REFUGE Lucky Numbers by Cheryl Harper Will Barnes isn't a gangly math nerd anymore. He's a financial advisor and a father, and when Sarah shows up in his office, he threatens to kick her out. And yet, Will agrees to help. But if Sarah falls for this kind, strong man, she'll have to stay in Holly Heights, a town where everyone knows her…and hates her. Look for four new tender stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
Love Inspired brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AMISH HOMECOMING Amish Hearts by Jo Ann Brown Desperate for help in raising her niece, Leah Beiler goes back to her Amish roots in Paradise Springs, Pennsylvania—and the boy-next-door who she's never forgotten. Could this be their second chance at forever? HER SMALL-TOWN COWBOY Oaks Crossing by Mia Ross When teacher Lily St. George teams up with cowboy Mike Kinley to give horse-riding lessons to the local children, her small-town life goes from simple to extraordinary as she falls for the handsome single dad and his daughter. ALASKAN SANCTUARY by Teri Wilson Eager to make her wolf sanctuary a success, Piper Quinn fights every obstacle—even Ethan Hale, the journalist who deems the animals dangerous. Sparks fly, but soon their battle will be to win each other's hearts.
Nutrition and Functional Foods for Healthy Aging aims to equip anyone studying geriatric nutrition or working with aging adults with the latest scientific reviews of critical topics. The major objective of this book is to review, in detail, the health problems of the aged and how normal food, lifestyle, or nutritional and dietary supplements can help treat them. Nutrient requirements for optimum health and function of aging physiological systems are often quite distinct from those required for young people. The special nutrition problems of the aged are intensively researched and tested, especially as the elderly become a larger percentage of the population. Many chronic diseases and cancers are found with higher frequency in the aged, and it is also widely known that many elderly people use foods and nutrients well above the recommended daily allowance, which can be detrimental to optimal health. Explains the evidence supporting nutritional interventions relevant to age-related diseases Reviews the macro- and micro-nutrient requirements of aging adults and their variables Describes how alcohol, drugs, and caffeine can impact deficiencies, also exploring functional food and dietary supplements that can be used for prevention and treatment
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