This new bird guide collects Eastman's writings focusing on the birds we see around us in our yards, parks, and neighborhoods every day, and includes stunning new color photos.

Ecological approach to natural history provides complete descriptions of 80 common wetland plants.

A remarkable new account of Australia's colonial beginningsThis fascinating book sets aside the cliches of Australian history and asks us to look again.What really happened when exiled criminals made a home in an occupied and defended country? How were they changed by this new world? What can the first years of settlement tell us about Australia today?The First Fleet left Britain at the height of the enclosure movement, when traditional rights to communal land were ...

In 1823, cockney sailor and chancer James Porter was convicted of stealing a stack of beaver furs and transported halfway around the world to Van Diemen's Land. After several escape attempts from the notorious penal colony, Porter, who told authorities he was a 'beer-machine maker', was sent to Sarah Island, known in Van Diemen's Land as hell on earth. Many had tried to escape Sarah Island; few had succeeded. But when Governor George Arthur announced that the place would be closed and its ...

Know right from the start that if you want to earn passive income, this does not just happen over night. It might mean essentially that you no longer have to put that much sweat and time into work but certainly that does not refer to the beginning of the journey when quite the opposite is true. You have to prepare yourself if you want to switch from the traditional way of making money to the passive one. But don't worry, if you are reading this book, it means you have already started to pr...

Being financially free is not about luck, an obsession with money, or sacrificing all the fun in life. Being financially free is, more than anything, about being conscious of your actions and knowledgeable about how the monetary system works so that you can always make the right financial decisions. By enhancing your understanding of how your actions, thoughts, and emotions create a network that affects your financial status, Money Maker: Seven Step Plan to Financial Freedom guides you tow...

As much as this could surprise you, the basis for getting things done, the first step that can make a difference between a doer and a don't-er is the TO-DO LIST, or, more precisely, the way one creates such a list. That is because a to-do list is not just a piece of paper on which you jot down some things you need to do – it’s an extremely useful instrument, a lot more complex than that. It is an indispensable tool for your success. This book will teach you how to create this sort of tool:...

This Is Your Brain invites you to an act of self-knowledge. The book is actually a ticket to the greatest show that begs for your attention: the one that is on 24/7 all your life, the one happening right now, as you’re reading this, the one that makes you human and alive – your brain show. We invite you to ponder on the latest discoveries about enhancing and optimizing mental performance and better employ your mind into your service in a natural, easy way. We shift from physical, emotional...

Strategy is probably the most significant thing all history’s winners, today’s leaderships and successful people have in common. When it comes to saving, whether it’s time, money or even lives, nothing beats a good strategy. The best way to improve the quality of your life and business is to learn to develop good strategies. If you are ready to make that step, this book will be of great help throughout the process. It offers a realistic guide to taking an inspirational outlook and making i...

The Art of Goal Setting offers all the information you need to improve your performance in every arena of life and in turn the quality of your life overall. The key is setting meaningful and inspiring goals, and then working more smartly than ever before to make them possible. In the modern world too many people have given up on their dreams and only use their imagination to sabotage themselves, allowing fear and doubt to rule their existence. The Art of Goal Setting is a book for those of...

In 'Makers of the Human Story - 5 Classic Civilization Pioneer Biographies,' readers are presented with an exquisite tapestry of narratives showcasing the evolution of human civilizations. This anthology intricately weaves themes of resilience, leadership, and cultural transformation, exploring the pivotal roles individuals have played in shaping societies. Through a mosaic of narrative styles—ranging from detailed historical analysis to rich poetic expressions—the collection invites reade...

Richly illustrated fact and folklore exploring details of common plant and animal communities east of the rockies.