A state-of-the-art migratory atlas of North American birds—the first resource of its kindMore than 70 percent of North American bird species are migratory, traveling annually between separate breeding and nonbreeding areas. While we know the overall ranges of species, we have lacked an understanding of where specific populations move to across seasons and regions—but these limitations are rapidly disappearing. Thanks to the contributions of thousands of bird bander...

A mysterious outbreak has ravaged the country turning most of the rainbow nation into mindless, flesh-eating zombies. After two years hiding in their Pretoria home, 16 year-old Kon, along with his brother and father make the decision to journey across the country to Robben Island, rumoured to be a safe haven.Along the way they befriend other survivors, and face an unrecognizable new world filled with new dangers: Raiders, religious zealots and lots and lots of zombies.Journ...

Finding the perfect cup of coffee in Seattle is easy. Finding a guy, not so much—unless that guy finds you…in the most unexpected way.Snap. Click. Snap. Molly steers clear of anything that doesn’t have her behind the lens of her trusty camera. That is her passion, her love and her life. Being an award-winning photographer who creates countless book covers for authors all over the world has its perks—half-naked men, for starters. Always looking but never touching—mixing bus...

What could be worse than being stuck at home, bored to death?The president has declared a country-wide lockdown, and everyone has to stay at home in order to combat the spread of the highly-contagious Falcevirus. Sixteen-year old Lucas is enjoying not going to school, but is slowly going stir crazy on a diet of video games and household chores. Things start taking a turn for the strange when he gets a frantic call from his friend Nkata, with news that his infected brother Walter ha...

In this sweeping narrative of exploration and expansion, Paul Herrmann examines the forces that have driven humanity across oceans, mountains, and continents in the relentless pursuit of territory, knowledge, and dominance. Spanning millennia, Conquest by Man chronicles mankind's journey from primitive wanderers to seafaring navigators, empire builders, and colonizers, weaving together history, archaeology, anthropology, and myth. Herrmann delves into early human migrations out of Africa, ...

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE THAT TEACHES YOU HOW TO USE LINUX AND MANAGE IT LIKE A PRO?Are you having trouble going through the Linux distributions available and deciding which one is better for your needs? Do you want to take a systematic look at how far you have come with your learning? IF YES, THEN KEEP READING!Without question, Linux is the most efficient operating system. Yes, you may believe that Windows and macOS are ef...

In "Nonstop. Driven by the Sea", you will learn everything about Boris Herrmann – the exceptional talent in regatta sailing. From the background of his career to his dedication to fighting climate change and his experiences in previous regattas to his biggest coup: to be part of the Vendée Globe, the toughest regatta on the seven seas. Of course non-stop.- Everything about one of the fastest sailors in the world - how he became what he is today- With guest contributions by sa...

Reading this entertaining travel memoir, you'll discover how one man's journey, prompted by a personal loss, has changed his life forever and inspired countless others.A grandfather of seven, Chris Herrmann left his home and family in Australia and embarked on an unlikely and at times hilarious 365-day solo backpacking adventure around the world. Chris set out to live every day as an unknown adventure. He wasn't trying to escape from life or to find himself. Instead he wanted to be...

In this collection, Duane L. Herrmann invites readers to follow him across the rolling plains and dark roads of Kansas, encountering creatures wild, tame, or something in between. One of the beasts in the book, the “incognitum,” is long extinct. Most are more familiar – rabbits, birds, and even mosquitoes – but seen from new perspectives. The most frightening creatures in these poems, though, are human.Herrmann wrote some of the poems after his mother’s death, as a way to process t...

Despite the widely differing perspectives held by those who work in higher education, there is one goal upon which all educators and educational leaders agree: students should leave college stronger than they came. Now more than ever, today's students come to college with unique intellectual, emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. They need more than appropriate curricula, programs, facilities, and resources. Educating college students well requires a concern for and commitment t...

Renowned cookbook author Susan Herrmann Loomis has traveled extensively to collect recipes that incorporate every kind of nut—from almonds to Brazil nuts, and everything in between. In these delectable recipes, you'll see nuts as much more than a tempting snack. Loomis shows how they complement, and can be the centerpiece of, every single meal of the day.Included in this imaginative collection are more than 100 easy-to-make recipes for small plates, salads, main courses, side dishe...

Why is the Earth called the "blue planet�? What causes a tsunami? What is renewable energy? Rainforests and deserts, plants and animals, wind and weather, astronomers and explorers - this fascinating book of facts provides boys and girls aged 8 and above with a comprehensive insight into the living environment that is our Earth. Impressive photography and detailed illustrations demonstrate the full diversity of our planet, from its origins through to the different climate zones, landscapes...