Landgrabbers

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Karel H. Voous

Owls of the Northern Hemisphere presents the unique collaboration of the distinguished Dutch ornithologist Karel Voous and avian artist Ad Cameron. For bird, and especially owl, lovers everywhere, it is the definitive source of information on the 47 known owl species occurring north of the tropics. And for readers who admire and collect fine bird prints, it offers 50 superb full-color plates portraying an individual of each species. The descriptions of species are self contained, each combines a general summary with a detailed account. They are based on the most current data available and cover faunal type; distribution; climatic zones; habitat; geographical variation; related species; fossil species; structure, vision, and hearing; behavioral characteristics (songs and calls, circadian rhythm, antagonistic behavior); ecological hierarchy, breeding habitat and breeding; food and feeding habits; movements and population dynamics; and relationship to man. Highlighted throughout are some of the more controversial aspects of owl taxonomy as well as questions remaining to be addressed and areas that have yet to be researched. -- Publisher's description.

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Mary Ann Esposito

"Working with yeast dough is a pleasure, not a mystery. Mary Ann's easy-to-follow techniques give you confidence and ensure success with every baking endeavor. Using just the foundation ingredients of water, yeast, and flour, you'll be surprised by the wide range of possibilities: Make delicious and eye-catching pizzas; snack on fragrant, crusty focaccia; enjoy savory and hearty pot pies ... and that is just the beginning." "What You Knead is the bread book that the home baker can call a friend. Mary Ann Esposito offers you a clear and diverse selection of recipes that are almost effortless. Along the way, step-by-step technique photographs demonstrate the basic building blocks for making dough. With more than 50 recipes and over 170 tantalizing color photographs, this is a must-have for anyone interested in the simple methods of working with yeast doughs."--Jacket.

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Mary Manz Simon

A collection of 288 devotional readings arranged by the months of the year, covering such topics as birthdays, vacations, and food.

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Daniel Green, Catherine Collins

This is a much-needed cookbook for people who are concerned about high cholesterol. The first part of the book looks at the prevalence of high cholesterol and discusses the causes and the symptoms. The second part of the book provides over 100 recipes, divided into meal types, that have been created to tempt the tastebuds while managing cholesterol levels, together with helpful advice and practical information.