Land Animals

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn how the arctic squirrel survives the winter and about the warning signs and habits of porcupines, along with other stories about land animals.

David R. Montgomery and Anne Bikle take us far beyond the well-worn adage to deliver a new truth: the roots of good health start on farms. What Your Food Ate marshals evidence from recent and forgotten science to illustrate how the health of the soil ripples through to that of crops, livestock, and ultimately us. Navigating discoveries and epiphanies about the world beneath our feet, they reveal why regenerative farming practices hold the key to healing sick soil and untapped potential for improving human health.

He’d made mistakes...more than a few and probably didn’t deserve the second chance he’d been given. But he was going to do everything he could to prove himself worthy of it. Ray didn’t have a single doubt that a number of individuals were wondering where he’d disappeared to. With luck it would stay that way...but if it didn’t he probably wouldn’t be around to worry about it. Not even a week ago he’d arrived on the island with a windfall of money to his name but no where to go. Being given another chance was the last thing he expected when he arrived...or that it came from ...

Aeris was born a monster—a patchwork of serpent’s skin, black scales, and brittle feathers. His gold-coin eyes, slashed like knife wounds, cut a ragged rift straight through his soul. He longs to peel away his hideous flesh, to carve himself into something real. Something human. But human skin is not given. It is taken. At a price. Generations ago, the realms fell to the Burn—the only way to purge a land so twisted by man that its harvests nourished the body while poisoning the flesh. Now, as the wilderness creeps through the ashes, what remains for nature’s tinkerers? Pathway—the...

Why do maple and oak trees drop their leaves in the fall? What other animals share the forest with chipmunks, deer, and snakes? Hike through this book, and find out what makes temperate deciduous forests one of Earth’s treasures.

Introducing "Exotic Pets," an enthralling eBook that will take you on a deep dive into the captivating world of invertebrate exotic pets! This comprehensive guide, with its 44 meticulously researched and intriguing chapters, will arm you with the crucial knowledge and tips you need to become an effective and responsible caretaker of these fascinating creatures. Get ready to explore and uncover the many secrets of these lesser-known pets, as you learn the ins and outs of their care and management! Giant tarantulas, mysterious tailless whip scorpions, nature's warriors – the praying ...

Step into the revitalizing world of self-reliance and natural living with "Living off the Land," the definitive guide to transforming your homestead dream into a flourishing reality, one goat at a time. This enchanting volume isn't just a book; it's a comprehensive roadmap to forging a deep connection with nature through the art of dairy goat keeping. Embark on a lyrical journey with Chapter 1, where the soothing bleats of dairy goats beckon you to explore their world. Discover why these gentle creatures are more than just livestock; they're the key to unlocking the pastoral lifestyle ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “...Terrific thriller” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An amazing enjoyable read, you won’t be disappointed” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Like the good old disaster movies of Irwin Allen... funny... action packed... highly recommend it” NIGHTMARES CAN'T BE CAGED... Ghosts, wraiths, phantoms… science has just proved they are real animals from another dimension. So what better way to exploit the discovery…? Las Vegas’ new glittering jewel is a zoo with a difference. Come face-to-face with specters; watch phantoms soar through their enclosures; or dare to walk through the banshee ...

Do you know the new rules for profit in today's land and livestock game? Using successful grass farmers as examples, Allan explains how leasing land can add up to profits with lower risk than ownership, and can be a means for young people to get into grassland agriculture today. For more insight and analysis into land-based financial issues such as protecting yourself from falling real estate prices without selling your ranch, order Land, Livestock, & Life: A Grazier's Guide to Finance.

It’s 1889, barely twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a young Black family is tired of working on land they don’t get to own. So when Will and his father hear about an upcoming land rush, they set out on a journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to the place where land is free—if they can get to it fast enough. But the journey isn’t easy—the terrain is rough, the bandits are brutal, and every interaction carries a heavy undercurrent of danger.

The four heroes of Erdas are fugitives on the run in this new chapter of the New York Times best-selling series!

Sail away to Dreamland and dream of being a cowboy, enter a fairy circle, leap with dolphins, or sail around a castle moat. Whether you're in the company of pirate ducks or watching bouncy kangaroos, Away to Dreamland offers rhyming poetry that is sure to delight young readers alike with fun as they journey on magical adventures. My little pooch named Bonkers has fur all fluffy white and likes to curl up snuggly upon my bed at night.

Are you dreaming of a life more connected to the earth and its creatures? "Homestead Livestock 101" is your essential guide to turning that dream into a reality. With a focus on cultivating a sustainable lifestyle through the rearing of animals, this comprehensive eBook is your first step toward self-sufficiency and a deeper understanding of the land you steward. Through 19 detailed chapters, this essential tome will take you by the hand and lead you from the foundational considerations of starting your livestock journey to the intricate management and optimization of your burgeoning ...

A little fox called Ember used to reside in a peaceful, neglected area of the planet once upon a time. Unlike most foxes, his fur was a rich, silvery gray that shimmered slightly beneath the moon rather than the typical blazing orange.

In a country where dogs wear designer raincoats, attend therapy sessions, and sometimes enjoy better healthcare than humans, one outsider embarks on a state-by-state journey through America’s canine obsession. From Alabama’s truck-riding hounds to Washington D.C.’s politically connected pups, this satirical travelogue explores a nation where dogs aren’t just pets—they’re privileged citizens with Instagram accounts, artisanal diets, and bedrooms in houses they didn’t help pay for.

Following on from the events in A Zoo in My Luggage, The Whispering Land sees Gerald Durrell and his wife Jacquie travel to Argentina to collect animals for their newly established zoo. With rare insight and unique charm, Durrell pulls the listener into the tropical landscape of Patagonia, where he witnesses magical moments with penguins, seals and ocelots, and encounters a hilarious cast of characters, including a swearing parrot and a belching guanaco.

This is the strange story of a very special bear and his insane neighbors. It tells how Edward Teddy Bear came to build tree-houses for Mr. Sanders, who disappeared after an unfortunate accident. Experiencing the loss of his boss and landlord, Edward has a mental break-down, and takes on a new name - 'Winnie T. Pooh'. Don't ask what the 'T' stands for, don't ask what 'pooh-sticks' are for, and don't bother visiting the '100 Aker Wood' unless you have honey. Actually the trees were thinned thanks to developers who consider trees to be an insurance hazard; and so the once enormous Pooh Land ...

What is the Origin of the Universe? And the fight is on. In the red corner, Science. In the blue corner, Religion. For hundreds of years, the scuffling continues, and there's no clear winner. Now, there is, and it's neither! Think. The Origin of the Universe can only have ONE explanation. To reach that, we have to show coherent completeness between Science and God. Your faith in Science and God hangs in the balance. You can't have confidence in the Big Bang and Creation if you think there are conflicting stories. Meet the mediator and winner, Theology. Origin of the Universe makes sense out...

When Verduaga Greeneyes, king of the wildcats, becomes tyrant ruler over the creatures of Mossflower, the woodlanders begin a life of serfdom and cruelty. But then, one winter afternoon, a young mouse called Martin chances by the woods—bringing with him an indomitable spirit of adventure and will for freedom.

Dié bundel met klassieke verhale vir kleintjies is nou ook as luisterboek beskikbaar!'n Bundel van vyf-en-twintig stories vir kleintjies van so vier tot sewe jaar. Dit bevat klassieke feëverhale soos Wolf en die drie ottepotte, Jan en die boontjierank, Die skoenmaker en die kabouters, Drie rammetjies-rof, Doringrosie, Die lelike eendjie, Gouelokkies, Aspoesterjie, e.a. Daar is ook heerlike inheemse verhale soos O likkie, o lalie, Sipho en die ryprooi Amathungulu, Doederomandro, Die ploempserige, plompserige ding, e.a.