Our Ancient Lakes: A Natural History 0262047853, 9780262047852

The unexpected diversity, beauty, and strangeness of life in ancient lakes--some millions of years old--and the remarkab

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Our Ancient Lakes: A Natural History
0262047853, 9780262047852

This fascinating, richly illustrated book explores basic Precolumbian beliefs about the soul among ancient Mesoamerican

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A country uncommonly rich in plants, animals, and natural habitats, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shelters a signifi

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A richly illustrated exploration of the world’s seaweeds and algae The Lives of Seaweeds presents an inside look at the

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