Susan E. Brazer

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Uprooted: A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again

Even nonhorticultural patrons will find this a gently enthralling read, and will finish with a renewed sense of wonder at the natural world and gratitude to Dickey for having written about it once more.
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The Secret Language of Animals: A Guide to Remarkable Behavior

Benyus's approachable writing can easily be understood and navigated, and her topic will be compelling to a wide range of library patrons.
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Encyclopedia of Conifers: A Comprehensive Guide to Cultivars and Species

Such a detailed work comprised of such beautiful photographs would normally be prohibitively expensive, yet the cost is well within the affordable realm for most libraries. Both home gardeners who value the scientifically accurate and detailed as well as horticultural professionals would truly benefit from this up-to-date and comprehensive labor of love, which will be worth acquiring. Those who teach botanical courses within higher education could also find this extremely useful.
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Walden Warming: Climate Change Comes to Thoreau's Woods

Primack's book brings the issue of climate change down to earth in a focused approach without hard science; recommended to students of environmental studies as well as to general readers active in the study of the subject.
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Narwhals: Arctic Whales in a Melting World

Although lacking in the more formal documentation of a scientific work (there is a bibliography but no further reading recommendations or notes), this will nonetheless be a good title for academic as well as public libraries. The clarity and strong narrative will well serve both students and enthusiasts of biological studies, ecological concepts, marine life, conservation, and similar topics.
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The Secret World of Red Wolves: The Fight To Save North America's Other Wolf

In her narrative of slow but crucial progress, Beeland does an excellent job of covering the worries, hopes, setbacks, and triumphs of the determined researchers and their ultimate story of success. Recommended.
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Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator

Full of scientific names and other technical terminology, this work might be a stretch for those without a biology background or seeking a fun popular science read. But for future marine biologists and those with a serious interest in the topic, this title will prove to be a wonderful introduction not only to the life-and-death struggle of Xiphias gladius but also to the deeper, more complex scientific world of the ocean.
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Weird Life: The Search for Life That Is Very, Very Different from Our Own

This title would be an excellent supplement to a physical science course and will be perfect for curious readers with humanities or social science backgrounds. It is far superior to the average "quirky science" works.
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Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals

Focusing on important issues such as eating, danger, love, protection, and initial interactions, Slobodchikoff puts the world of animal communication into a realm that readers can readily understand, appreciate, and marvel at. Highly recommended for general readers interested in the complexities of language across species.
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