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Nature and Science April 2018 The titles featured here are available during the library renovations! Click on the book cover to place a hold in the online library catalog. Staff will contact you when your item is ready for pick-up.
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Broad band : the untold story of the women who made the Internet
by Claire Lisa Evans
The YACHT lead singer and VICE reporter celebrates the lesser-known contributions of women to the history of technology, sharing brief profiles of such boundary-breaking innovators as Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Elizabeth "Jake" Feinler and Stacy Horn.
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Return of the sea otter : the story of the animal that evaded extinction on the Pacific Coast
by Todd McLeish
COMING SOON! A science journalist's journey along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters--the appealing species unique to this coastline that was hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries.
These adorable, furry marine mammals--often seen floating on their backs holding hands--reveal the health of the coastal ecosystem along the Pacific Ocean. Once hunted for their prized fur during the 1700s and 1800s, these animals nearly went extinct. Only now, nearly a century after hunting ceased, are populations showing stable growth in some places. Sea otters are a keystone species in coastal areas, feeding on sea urchins, clams, crab, and other crustaceans. When they are present, kelp beds are thick and healthy, providing homes for an array of sea life. When otters disappear, sea urchins take over, and the kelp disappears along with all of the creatures that live in the beds. Now, thanks to their protected status, sea otters are making a comeback in California, Washington, and Alaska.
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How to window box : small-space plants to grow indoors or out
by Chantal Aida Gordon
The founders of The Horticult, a gardening and lifestyle site, shows both renters and homeowners how to create a window box—the most accessible garden for any skill level, space or quality of light—through 16 indoor and outdoor projects ranging from succulents to vegetables.
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The wisdom of wolves : lessons from the Sawtooth pack
by Jim Dutcher
The authors of The Hidden Life of Wolves, who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack, reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior, providing a thought-provoking meditation on the values shared between the human and the animal world.
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Medical Symptoms : A Visual Guide
by Dina Kaufman
A resource with head-to-toe visual diagnostics helps readers identify suspected conditions or injuries based on symptoms and then a cross-reference takes them to easy-to-follow descriptions of the condition at the back of the book.
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