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The Praying Mantis

Mindstir Media Publishing — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:18:23 +0000

Of all the insects in the world, perhaps none more captivates and intrigue's the human eye as much as the "praying" mantis. Viewed as deities and messengers of the afterlife, the mantis is by far the most iconic of all animals deemed to be holy. But don't be fooled, the mantis is no prophet. Despite their god fearing stance, they are by no means peaceful but are rather formidable predators! Within the pages of this book, you will see how mantids are mistakenly regarded as "holy" by so many as you delve into the life histories of these amazing, yet exotic creatures!

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The Ladybug Story by Liliana Mitchell

admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:55:09 +0000

A colorful strawberry patch with an old river bridge is the setting for this colorful and memorable children’s book, “The Ladybug Story.” A beautiful young ladybug named Jenny becomes best friends with the handsome but restless Bartholomew, who is convinced that he will find adventure and happiness somewhere in the mysterious neighboring strawberry patch. Because Jenny is loyal and cares for Bartholomew, she reluctantly agrees to leave the security of her home and follows him into a new world. Trouble quickly ensues in their new surroundings as Jenny falls prey to the dreaded Sonja, a mesmerizing large, black spider who prowls the neighboring patches looking for anyone who is out at nightfall. All ends well and Bartholomew and Jenny learn a couple of lessons that are important for all children to know. Never make decisions in life because someone else wants you to, especially if you know it to be wrong. And, of course, the most important lesson... There is no place like home.

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Marine Geomorphology by N. Christian Smoot

admin — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 03:50:21 +0000

The basis for this book is from a 30-year oceanographer/physical scientist career, logging over 600,000 miles at sea on over 60 cruises employing the evolving technology to gather deep ocean data in physical, geophysical, and bathymetric sciences. My position as an in-house contact for many of the outside principle investigators who came in on ONR contracts kept me in touch with evolving thoughts about ocean science. 70 something of my papers were published with them. I have given talks/poster sessions worldwide to a variety of venues, all of which involved marine geomorphology. In my career I have reviewed proposals for both the NSF and the ONR. I have been told by various scientists that, along with one other physical scientist, that we knew more about the ocean floors than anyone else...

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The Season of the Cicadas

admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:36:38 +0000

When we think of summer, we think of dry hot weather, all things green, and the serenades of insects. Among those serenading, none are more vibrant or boisterous than that of the 17 year cicada and their analogous annual cousins.

The sudden appearance of millions of red eyed wonders is one of the most fascinating phenomena in the entire natural world! No creatures are more remarkable nor have as much impact during the season of the cicada!

In this book the reader will learn about the life histories of these incredible bugs, their relationships with animals and the environment, and perhaps come to appreciate both them and nature itself.

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Maggie’s Double Bluff Discoveries

Mindstir Media Publishing — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 22:26:02 +0000

JOIN PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER MAGGIE AS SHE DISCOVERS the wonderful marine world on Whidbey Island's Double Bluff. Led by her knowledgeable Uncle Drover, Maggie learns about some odd looking shells, gets entangled with a strange critter, meets amazing creatures, and learns a bit about herself during her adventure.

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