The Concho Valley, named from the abundant mussel shells found in its principal river by seventeenth-century Spanish explorers, occupies a transitional position between the Chihuahuan Desert to the we
Ostracods are small aquatic crustaceans that secret valves or shells, many of which are preserved in Quaternary era sediments. Because of their relative abundance and sensitivity to ecological variabl
Describes the types of homes that animals use and the benefits they provide, discussing such dwellings as nests, caves, webs, tree hollows, termite mounds, and shells.
The physics of atomic inner shells has undergone significant advances in recent years. Fast computers and new experimental tools, notably syn- chrotron-radiation sources and heavy-ion accelerators, ha
A scrapbook journal explains the nesting cycle of loggerhead sea turtles and how volunteers help them, and describes the natural life along the southeastern coast, including local shore birds, shells,
On the roots of continuum mechanics in differential geometry -- a review.- Cosserat media.- Cosserat-type shells.- Cosserat-type rods.- Micromorphic media.- Electromagnetism and generalized continua.-
The one field guide to bring to identify the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, sea shells, and sky of New England.
As late as the 1960s, tacos were virtually unknown outside Mexico and the American Southwest. Within fifty years the United States had shipped taco shells everywhere from Alaska to Australia, Morocco
Make your own mermaid with Mudpuppy's Mermaids Flip and Draw book. Drawings by Jenn Playford will get you started. Add shells, beads, tiaras...anything waterproof!- 15 wirebound sheets cut into three
Beetles squeak and beetles glow.Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water.With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other oddities—what’s notto like about beetles?The beetle
The ultimate reference book on the ethnic jewelery of Asian peoples. This volume provides a vivid and varied insight into body adornment around Asia: ivory, beads, leather, shells, enamel work, precio
Prehistoric houses on the Northwest Coast were built from wood, often within piles of discarded shells, leaving little archaeological evidence from which to confirm their presence. Is It a House? uses
Jenn Playford illustrated a demure mermaid on a pink scallop shell, plus other shells, anemones, corals, fish, and a jellyfish for Mudpuppy's Mermaid locked diary.- Color-coordinated mauve padlock wit
The seasons whirl past in a vibrant flurry of blossoms, clovers, shells, sunflowers, pinecones, gourds, holly, snowflakes and evergreens to use all year 'round! Enough "signs of the seasons" to satisf
Domestic handicraft was an extraordinarily popular leisure activity in Victorian Britain, especially amongst middle-class women. Craftswomen pasted shells onto boxes, stitched fish scales onto silk, s
Crafting with shells provides the opportunity to create truly unique pieces of art.? When combined, shapes ranging from angels to animals emerge to embellish boxes, cards, frames, mirrors, unique pins
Modeling and Control in Vibrational and Structural Dynamics: A Differential Geometric Approach describes the control behavior of mechanical objects, such as wave equations, plates, and shells. It show
Abandoned junk to some, the rusty old steel shells of vehicles are treasures to others, holding memories of a bygone era, or the promise of a pristinely restored, radically customized automobi
Electronic structure and physical properties of strongly correlated materials containing elements with partially filled 3d, 4d, 4f and 5f electronic shells is analyzed by Dynamical Mean-Field Theory (
Nonlinear Deformable-body Dynamics mainly consists in a mathematical treatise of approximate theories for thin deformable bodies, including cables, beams, rods, webs, membranes, plates, and shells. Th
“One of the strangest and most enchanting works of fiction ever written.”—Alison LurieMiss M., a pretty young woman with a passion for shells, fossils, flints, butterflies, and stuffed animals, remain
(Criterion). Words and music to 26 Hawaiian gems, including: Here Is Happiness * Mapuana * No Huhu * Pearly Shells * Puamana (Sea Breeze) * There's No Place like Hawaii * Vini Vini * Waikiki * and mor
Illustrated by a Welsh International Sportswoman, this is the first in a trilogy of "Troll" books. It is suitable for little boys with pockets full of shells, pebbles and elastic bands.
Presents photographs of hundreds of seashells from around the world, with the accompanying commentary explaining how shells come to be, grow, and function.
A scrapbook journal explains the nesting cycle of loggerhead sea turtles and how volunteers help them, and describes the natural life along the southeastern coast, including local shore birds, shells,
Elisa Kleven's beloved little blue crocodile, Ernst, stars in this story about two brothers. While sensible Sol collects things like feathers and shells, Ernst has a more whimsical approach: He wants
Recommendations for purchasing the ultimate all-around shotgunThe best shot to use for quail, grouse, woodcock, partridge, doves, pheasants, and rabbits Instruction on handloading to tailor shells to
A scrapbook journal explains the nesting cycle of loggerhead sea turtles and how volunteers help them, and describes the natural life along the southeastern coast, including local shore birds, shells,
A bevy of shimmering mermaids dance and swim among coral, starfish, and shells. A dusting of glitter on each design brings this collection to shining life! 10 stickers.
In nature, biological organisms produce mineralized tissues such as bone, teeth, diatoms, and shells. Biomineralization is the sophisticated process of production of these inorganic minerals by living
Ron Morgan is well known as an innovative floral designer. Here, he demonstrates the beauty and versatility of clear glass vessels in home decorating. Whether filling glassware with flowers, shells,
Drawing on the natural folk art tendencies of children, who love to collect buttons, bottle caps, shells, and Popsicle sticks to create beautiful, imperfect art, this activity guide teaches kids abou
Written and illustrated by a painter with the Hudson River School, this book analyzes the geometric forms present in the natural structure of crystals, flowers, shells, insects, and humans, and consid
Reproduced from rare 19th- and early-20th-century prints, these 323 exquisite color illustrations depict sailors, ships, rowboats, lighthouses, swimmers, fish, shells, and other nautical motifs.
The beautiful spiral shells of these long-extinct marine invertebrates are among the most sought after and recognizable of fossils, yet little has been published about ammonites outside of geological
