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Wild Bird! —My Bird    by Doris Teresa Wight
Price: $5.99 USD. 8130 words. Language: English. Agented by Bird-in-Hand Publishing on May 15, 2013. Fiction » Poetry » Themes & motifs.

Over 130 poems, paired with amazing photos, that explore the behavior and nature of wild birds - OUR birds.  The lyrics range from playful to thought-provoking and provide a unique and intimate look at the birds that surround us.  The photographer, through close observation and attention to detail, perfectly captures the beauty and character of the birds.
Meltdown in Tibet    by Michael Buckley
Price: Free! 5010 words. Language: English. Published on April 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Environmental politics.

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Tibet’s rivers supply freshwater to over a third of the planet’s population. China’s reckless damming and diversion of these same rivers jeopardizes the eco-systems of a dozen nations downstream. Extensive Chinese mining in Tibet has the potential to pollute the rivers at their source. This short work is a personal take on looming eco-disaster in Tibet and beyond. Includes over 20 photos + 2 maps.
Red Sand Green Heart    by John Read
Price: $6.99 USD. 109080 words. Language: English. Published by Page Publishing  on March 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Ecology and Environment.

Red Sand Green Heart explains how the unique wildlife and vegetation of the Australian outback have been shaped by the harsh climate of this vast, infertile land. Through vivid, personal stories John shares his experiences as an ecologist making new discoveries, challenging conventional approaches to pastoralism, mining, tourism and environmental management.
Gift Horse: When Death Teaches Perspective    by Patty Ann
Price: $3.99 USD. 18710 words. Language: English. Published on November 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Amateur naturalist.

Living with another being for 30 years bonds a unique relationship. Abba, the family horse, was the perennial lifeline that tied significant family events together. Yet after 3 decades, it was the single event of Abba's death that gifted perspectives beyond words. Walk with Abba's owner as she shares heartfelt yearnings and spiritual comprehensions learned in his final hours.
Our True Nature    by Audrey Peterman
Price: $3.99 USD. 47710 words. Language: English. Published by Fideli Publishing on October 29, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » Trip Journals.

“Audrey opens up the country to us in a whole new way. She weaves the beauty, history and culture she has found in our national parks into a spellbinding story that makes me want to get out there even more.” — Rue Mapp, founder, Outdoor Afro, California
Common Useful and Edible Plants & Fungi of Vermont    by BigPicture SB
Price: Free! 7140 words. Language: English. Published on September 20, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Amateur naturalist.

(3.00 from 1 review)
Common Useful and Edible Plants & Fungi of Vermont is a guide for finding, harvesting, and using plants and fungi for food, medicine, or utility in Vermont. Included are only the most common plants in the state so that it is easy to use.
The Fastest Diamond Finds in Arkansas    by Glenn W. Worthington
Price: $0.99 USD. 3160 words. Language: English. Published on August 14, 2012. Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests.

Some visitors to SW Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park find a valuable gem after just a short while on the search field. This ebook relates numerous, true stories of lucky visitors who discover a diamond quickly at this famous state park. Many color photos are incorporated to help tell these fascinating stories.
Vanille de Tahiti [Illustré]    by Jean-Louis Saquet
Price: $4.99 USD. 7240 words. Language: French. Published by Rhetorical Ratatouille  on August 14, 2012. Nonfiction » History » Expeditions & Discoveries.

Orchidée aux origines génétiques mystérieuses, la vanille tahitienne est le résultat d’un heureux mariage réalisé il y a un siècle et demi dans les Établissements français de l’Océanie. Découvrez la merveilleuse histoire de ce fruit aux arômes enivrants qui a su inspirer de nombreuses passions commerciales, cosmétiques, culinaires et bien d'autres !
Mosquito Facts & Information    by James Andrew Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 13690 words. Language: English. Published on May 30, 2012. Nonfiction » Science and Nature » Amateur naturalist.

The articles within this book detail facts and information about many different types of mosquitoes. There are also facts and information about the size of the different types of mosquitoes, the habitat in which they live, an indication of how long they live and information on the problems and illnesses mosquitoes are the cause of.
Beekeeping for Poets    by Alexander S. Templeton
Price: $6.99 USD. 39470 words. Language: English. Published on April 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Green living.

Essays on Breakaway Beekeeping in the Postmodern Era, with Appreciative Regard for the Hives and Methods of Abbé Émile Warré