http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Electric bikes and electric scooters http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 A Carbon Dioxide (CO2) sink is a carbon dioxide reservoir that is increasing in size, and is the opposite of a carbon dioxide "source". The main natural sinks are: The process by which carbon dioxide sinks (natural and artificial) remove CO2 from the atmosphere is known as carbon sequestration. Public awareness of the significance of CO2 sinks has grown since passage of the Kyoto Protocol, which allows their use as a form of carbon offset. Because growing vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide, the Kyoto Protocol allows countries that have large areas of forest (or other vegetation) to deduct a certain amount from their emissions, thus making it easier for them to achieve the desired net emission levels. Some countries want to be able to trade in emission rights in carbon emission markets, to make it possible for one country to buy the benefit of carbon dioxide sinks in another country. If overall limits on greenhouse gas emission are put into place, such a "cap-and-trade" market mechanism will tend to find cost-effective ways to reduce emissions. There is as yet no carbon audit regime for all such markets globally, and none is specified in the Kyoto Protocol. Each nation is on its own to verify actual carbon emission reductions (CER), and to account for carbon sequestration using some less formal method. In the Clean Development Mechanism, only afforestation and reforestation are eligible to produce CERs in the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (2008–2012). Forest conservation activities or activities avoiding deforestation, which would result in emission reduction through the conservation of existing carbon stocks, are not eligible at this time. Carbon stored in soils oxidizes rapidly; this, in addition to high rainfall levels, is the reason why tropical jungles have very thin organic soils. The forest eco-system may eventually become carbon neutral. Forest fires release absorbed carbon back into the atmosphere, as does deforestation due to rapidly increased oxidation of soil organic matter. The dead trees, plants, and moss in peat bogs undergo slow anaerobic decomposition below the surface of the bog. This process is slow enough that in many cases the bog grows rapidly and fixes more carbon from the atmosphere than is released. Over time, the peat grows deeper. Peat bogs inter approximately one-quarter of the carbon stored in land plants and soils. Under some conditions, forests and peat bogs may become sources of CO2, such as when a forest is flooded by the construction of a hydroelectric dam. Unless the forests and peat are harvested before flooding, the rotting vegetation is a source of CO2 and methane comparable in magnitude to the amount of carbon released by a fossil-fuel powered plant of equivalent power. Regenerative agriculture, if practiced on the planet’s 3.5 billion tillable acres, could sequester up to 40% of current CO2 emissions. Agricultural carbon sequestration has the potential to substantially mitigate global warming impacts. When using biologically based regenerative practices, this dramatic benefit can be accomplished with no decrease in yields or farmer profits. Organically managed soils can convert carbon dioxide from a greenhouse gas into a food-producing asset. In 2006, U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion were estimated at nearly 6.5 billion tons. If a 2,000 lb/ac/year sequestration rate was achieved on all 434,000,000and#160;acres (1,760,000and#160;km²) of cropland in the United States, nearly 1.6 billion tons of carbon dioxide would be sequestered per year, mitigating close to one quarter of the country's total fossil fuel emissions. This is the emission-cutting equivalent of taking one car off the road for every two acres under 21st Century regenerative agricultural management (based on a vehicle average of 15,000 miles per year at 23 mpg; U.S. EPA Oceans are natural CO2 sinks, and represent the largest active carbon sink on Earth. This role as a sink for CO2 is driven by two processes, the solubility pump and the biological pump. The former is primarily a function of differential CO2 solubility in seawater and the thermohaline circulation, while the latter is the sum of a series of biological processes that transport carbon (in organic and inorganic forms) from the surface euphotic zone to the ocean's interior. A small fraction of the organic carbon transported by the biological pump to the seafloor is buried in anoxic conditions under sediments and ultimately forms fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas. At the present time, approximately one third of anthropogenic emissions are estimated to be entering the ocean. The solubility pump is the primary mechanism driving this, with the biological pump playing a negligible role. This stems from the limitation of the biological pump by ambient light and nutrients required by the phytoplankton that ultimately drive it. Total inorganic carbon is not believed to limit primary production in the oceans, so its increasing availability in the ocean does not directly affect production (the situation on land is different, since enhanced atmospheric levels of CO2 essentially "fertilize" land plant growth). However, ocean acidification by invading anthropogenic CO2 may affect the biological pump by negatively impacting calcifying organisms such as coccolithophores, foraminiferans and pteropods. Climate change may also affect the biological pump in the future by warming and stratifying the surface ocean, thus reducing the supply of limiting nutrients to surface waters. Carbon as plant organic matter is sequestered in soils: Soils contain more carbon than is contained in vegetation and the atmosphere combined. Grasslands contribute to soil organic matter, mostly in the form of their extensive fibrous root mats. Much of this organic matter can remain unoxidized for long periods of time, depending on rainfall conditions, the length of the winter season, and the frequency of naturally occurring lightning-induced grass-fires necessary to recycle inorganic compounds from existing plant material. While these fires release carbon dioxide, they improve the quality of the grass-lands overall, in turn increasing the amount of carbon retained in the retained humic material. They also deposit carbon directly to the soil in the form of char that does not significantly degrade back to carbon dioxide. The overall effect of carbon sequestration is beneficial for soil since it adds more and more organic carbon to it and leads to improved soil properties. Forests are carbon stores, and they are carbon dioxide sinks when they are increasing in density or area. In Canada's boreal forests as much as 80% of the total carbon is stored in the soils as dead organic matter. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with the United Nation's International Panel on Climate Change. The Panel concluded that "a sustainable forest management strategy aimed at maintaining or increasing forest carbon stocks, while producing an annual sustained yield of timbre fibre or energy from the forest, will generate the largest sustained mitigation benefit" Life expectancy of forests varies throughout the world, influenced by tree species, site conditions and natural disturbance patterns. In some forests carbon may be stored for centuries, while in other forests carbon is released with frequent stand replacing fires. Forests that are harvested prior to stand replacing events allow for the retention of carbon in manufactured forest products such as lumber. Only a portion of the carbon removed from logged forests ends up as durable goods and buildings - the remainder ends up as sawmill by-products such as pulp, paper and pallets. For instance, of the 1,692 teragrams of carbon harvested from forests in Oregon and Washington (U.S) from 1900 to 1992, only 23% is in long-term storage in forest products. In addition to mitigating climate change, conserving forests to store carbon also helps provide valuable "ecosystem services" like clean water, soil conservation, wildlife habitat, and quality of life. The global cooling effect of carbon sequestration by forests is partially counterbalanced in that reforestation can decrease the reflection of sunlight (albedo). Mid-to-high latitude forests have a much lower albedo during snow seasons than flat ground, thus contributing to warming. One way to increase the carbon sequestration efficiency of the oceans is to add micrometre-sized iron particles in the form of either hematite (iron oxide) or melanterite (iron sulfate) to certain regions of the ocean. This has the effect of stimulating growth of plankton. Iron is an important nutrient for phytoplankton, usually made available via upwelling along the continental shelves, inflows from rivers and streams, as well as deposition of dust suspended in the atmosphere. Natural sources of ocean iron have been declining in recent decades, contributing to an overall decline in ocean productivity (NASA, 2003). Yet in the presence of iron nutrients plankton populations quickly grow, or 'bloom', expanding the base of biomass productivity throughout the region and removing significant quantities of CO2 from the atmosphere via photosynthesis. A test in 2002 in the Southern Ocean around Antarctica suggests that between 10,000 and 100,000 carbon atoms are sunk for each iron atom added to the water. More recent work in Germany (2005) suggests that any biomass carbon in the oceans, whether exported to depth or recycled in the euphotic zone, represents long-term storage of carbon. This means that application of iron nutrients in select parts of the oceans, at appropriate scales, could have the combined effect of restoring ocean productivity while at the same time mitigating the effects of human caused emissions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Because the effect of periodic small scale phytoplankton blooms on ocean ecosystems is unclear, more studies would be helpful. Phytoplankton have a complex effect on cloud formation via the release of substances such as dimethyl sulfide (DMS) that are converted to sulfate aerosols in the atmosphere, providing cloud condensation nuclei, or CCN. But the effect of small scale plankton blooms on overall DMS production is unknown. Other nutrients such as nitrates, phosphates, and silica as well as iron may cause ocean fertilization. There has been some speculation that using pulses of fertilization (around 20 days in length) may be more effective at getting carbon to ocean floor than sustained fertilization. There is some controversy over seeding the oceans with iron however, due to the potential for increased toxic phytoplankton growth (e.g. "red tide"), declining water quality due to overgrowth, and increasing anoxia in areas harming other sea-life such as zooplankton, fish, coral, etc. Since the 1850s, a large proportion of the world's grasslands have been tilled and converted to croplands, allowing the rapid oxidation of large quantities of soil organic carbon. However, in the United States in 2004 (the most recent year for which EPA statistics are available), agricultural soils including pasture land sequestered 0.8% (46 teragrams. Methods that significantly enhance carbon sequestration in soil include no-till farming, residue mulching, cover cropping, and crop rotation, all of which are more widely used in organic farming than in conventional farming. Conversion to pastureland, particularly with good management of grazing, can sequester even more carbon in the soil. Terra preta, an anthropogenic, high-carbon soil, is also being investigated as a sequestration mechanism. By pyrolysing biomass, about half of its carbon can be reduced to charcoal, which can persist in the soil for centuries, and makes a useful soil amendment, especially in tropical soils (biochar or agrichar). Controlled burns on far north Australian savannas can result in an overall carbon sink. One working example is the West Arnhem Fire Management Agreement, started to bring "strategic fire management across 28,000 km² of Western Arnhem Land". Deliberately starting controlled burns early in the dry season results in a mosaic of burnt and unburnt country which reduces the area of burning compared with stronger, late dry season fires. In the early dry season there are higher moisture levels, cooler temperatures, and lighter wind than later in the dry season; fires tend to go out overnight. Early controlled burns also results in a smaller proportion of the grass and tree biomass being burnt. For carbon to be sequestered artificially (i.e. not using the natural processes of the carbon cycle) it must first be captured, or it must be significantly delayed or prevented from being re-released into the atmosphere (by combustion, decay, etc.) from an existing carbon-rich material, by being incorporated into an enduring usage (such as in construction). Thereafter it can be passively stored or remain productively utilized over time in a variety of ways. For example, upon harvesting, wood (as a carbon-rich material) can be immediately burned or otherwise serve as a fuel, returning its carbon to the atmosphere, or it can be incorporated into construction or a range of other durable products, thus sequestering its carbon over years or even centuries. One ton of dry wood is equivalent to 1.8 tons of Carbon dioxide. Indeed, a very carefully-designed and durable, energy-efficient and energy-capturing building has the potential to sequester (in its carbon-rich construction materials), as much as or more carbon than was released by the acquisition and incorporation of all its materials and than will be released by building-function "energy-imports" during the structure's (potentially multi-century) existence. Such a structure might be termed "carbon neutral" or even "carbon negative". Building construction and operation (electricity usage, heating, etc) are estimated to contribute nearly half of the annual human-caused carbon additions to the atmosphere. Natural-gas purification plants often already have to remove carbon dioxide, either to avoid dry ice clogging gas tankers or to prevent carbon-dioxide concentrations exceeding the 3% maximum permitted on the natural-gas distribution grid. Beyond this, one of the most likely early applications of carbon capture is the capture of carbon dioxide from flue gases at power stations (in the case of coal, this is known as "clean coal"). A typical new 1000-MW coal-fired power station produces around 6 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. Adding carbon capture to existing plants can add significantly to the costs of energy production; scrubbing costs aside, a 1000-MW coal plant will require the storage of about 50 million barrels of carbon dioxide a year. However, scrubbing is relatively affordable when added to new plants based on coal gasification technology, where it is estimated to raise energy costs for households in the United States using only coal-fired electricity sources from 10 cents per kWh to 12 cents. Currently, capture of carbon dioxide is performed on a large scale by absorption of carbon dioxide onto various amine-based solvents. Other techniques are currently being investigated, such as pressure swing adsorption, temperature swing adsorption, gas separation membranes, and cryogenics. Recent pilot studies include flue capture and conversion to baking soda and use of algae for conversion to fuel or feed. In coal-fired power stations, the main alternatives to retrofitting amine-based absorbers to existing power stations are two new technologies: coal gasification combined-cycle and Oxy-fuel combustion. Gasification first produces a "syngas" primarily of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which is burned, with carbon dioxide filtered from the flue gas. Oxy-fuel combustion burns the coal in oxygen instead of air, producing only carbon dioxide and water vapour, which are relatively easily separated. Some of the combustion products must be returned to the combustion chamber, either before or after separation, otherwise the temperatures would be too high for the turbine. Another long-term option is carbon capture directly from the air using hydroxides. The air would literally be scrubbed of its CO2 content. This idea offers an alternative to non-carbon-based fuels for the transportation sector. Examples of carbon sequestration at coal plants include converting carbon from smokestacks into baking soda, Another proposed form of carbon sequestration in the ocean is direct injection. In this method, carbon dioxide is pumped directly into the water at depth, and expected to form "lakes" of liquid CO2 at the bottom. Experiments carried out in moderate to deep waters (350 - 3600 m) indicate that the liquid CO2 reacts to form solid CO2 clathrate hydrates, which gradually dissolve in the surrounding waters. This method, too, has potentially dangerous environmental consequences. The carbon dioxide does react with the water to form carbonic acid, H2CO3; however, most (as much as 99%) remains as dissolved molecular CO2. The equilibrium would no doubt be quite different under the high pressure conditions in the deep ocean. In addition, if deep-sea bacterial methanogens that reduce carbon dioxide were to encounter the carbon dioxide sinks, levels of methane gas may increase, leading to the generation of an even worse greenhouse gas. The resulting environmental effects on benthic life forms of the bathypelagic, abyssopelagic and hadopelagic zones are unknown. Even though life appears to be rather sparse in the deep ocean basins, energy and chemical effects in these deep basins could have far-reaching implications. Much more work is needed here to define the extent of the potential problems. Carbon storage in or under oceans may not be compatible with the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter. An additional method of long-term ocean-based sequestration is to gather crop residue such as corn stalks or excess hay into large weighted bales of biomass and deposit it in the alluvial fan areas of the deep ocean basin. Dropping these residues in alluvial fans would cause the residues to be quickly buried in silt on the sea floor, sequestering the biomass for very long time spans. Alluvial fans exist in all of the world's oceans and seas where river deltas fall off the edge of the continental shelf such as the Mississippi alluvial fan in the gulf of Mexico and the Nile alluvial fan in the Mediterranean Sea. A downside, however, would be an increase in aerobic bacteria growth due to the introduction of biomass, leading to more competition for oxygen resources in the deep sea, similar to the Oxygen Minimum Zone. The method of geo-sequestration or geological storage involves injecting carbon dioxide directly into underground geological formations. Declining oil fields, saline aquifers, and unminable coal seams have been suggested as storage sites. Caverns and old mines that are commonly used to store natural gas are not considered, because of a lack of storage safety. CO2 has been injected into declining oil fields for more than 30 years, to increase oil recovery. This option is attractive because the storage costs are offset by the sale of additional oil that is recovered. Further benefits are the existing infrastructure and the geophysical and geological information about the oil field that is available from the oil exploration. All oil fields have a geological barrier preventing upward migration of oil. It is supposed that these geological barriers will also be sufficient as long-term barrier to contain the injected CO2. Identified possible problems are the many 'leak' opportunities provided by old oil wells, the need for very high pressures (about 80 times air pressure) and low temperatures (below about 20 degrees Celsius) to keep the CO2 liquified (only practical very deep underneath the sea) and the conversion of CO2 into acids which can damage the geological barrier. Other disadvantages of old oil fields are their geographic distribution and their limited capacity. Unminable coal seams can be used to store CO2, because CO2 absorbs to the coal surface, ensuring safe long-term storage. In the process it releases methane that was previously adsorbed to the coal surface and that may be recovered. Again the sale of the methane can be used to offset the cost of the CO2 storage, although release or burning of methane would of course at least partially offset the obtained sequestration result. Saline aquifers contain highly mineralized brines and have so far been considered of no benefit to humans except in a few cases where they have been used for the storage of chemical waste. Their advantages include a large potential storage volume and relatively common occurrence reducing the distance over which CO2 has to be transported. The major disadvantage of saline aquifers is that relatively little is known about them compared to oil fields. To keep the cost of storage acceptable the geophysical exploration may be limited, resulting in larger uncertainty about the structure of a given aquifer. Unlike storage in oil fields or coal beds, no side product will offset the storage cost. Leakage of CO2 back into the atmosphere may be a problem in saline-aquifer storage. However, current research shows that several trapping mechanisms immobilize the CO2 underground, reducing the risk of leakage. A major research project examining the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide is currently being performed at an oil field at Weyburn in south-eastern Saskatchewan. In the North Sea, Norway's Statoil natural-gas platform Sleipner strips carbon dioxide out of the natural gas with amine solvents and disposes of this carbon dioxide by geological sequestration. Sleipner reduces emissions of carbon dioxide by approximately one million tonnes a year. The cost of geological sequestration is minor relative to the overall running costs. As of April 2005, BP is considering a trial of large-scale sequestration of carbon dioxide stripped from power plant emissions in the Miller oilfield as its reserves are depleted. In October 2007, the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin received a 10-year, $38 million subcontract to conduct the first intensively monitored, long-term project in the United States studying the feasibility of injecting a large volume of CO2 for underground storage. The project is a research program of the Southeast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership (SECARB), funded by the National Energy Technology Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The SECARB partnership will demonstrate CO2 injection rate and storage capacity in the Tuscaloosa-Woodbine geologic system that stretches from Texas to Florida. Beginning in fall 2007, the project will inject CO2 at the rate of one million tons per year, for up to 1.5 years, into brine up to 10,000and#160;feet (3,000and#160;m) below the land surface near the Cranfield oil field about 15and#160;miles (24and#160;km) east of Natchez, Mississippi. Experimental equipment will measure the ability of the subsurface to accept and retain CO2. Mineral sequestration aims to trap carbon in the form of solid carbonate salts. This process occurs slowly in nature and is responsible for the deposition and accumulation of limestone (calcium carbonate) over geologic time. Carbonic acid in groundwater slowly reacts with complex silicates to dissolve calcium, magnesium, alkalis and silica and leave a residue of clay minerals. The dissolved calcium and magnesium react with bicarbonate to precipitate calcium and magnesium carbonates, a process that organisms use to make shells. When the organisms die, their shells are deposited as sediment and eventually turn into limestone. Limestones have accumulated over billions of years of geologic time and contain much of Earth's carbon. Ongoing research aims to speed up similar reactions involving alkali carbonates. One proposed reaction is that of the rock dunite, or its hydrated equivalent serpentinite with carbon dioxide to form the carbonate mineral magnesite, plus silica and iron oxide (magnetite). Serpentinite sequestration is favored because of the non-toxic and predictable nature of magnesium carbonate. However, the ideal reaction (reaction 1) takes place only with extremely magnesium-rich olivine or serpentine minerals. The presence of iron in the olivine or serpentine will reduce the efficiency of the circuit and reactions 2 and 3 must take place, producing a slag of silica and magnetite. Reaction 1 Mg-Olivine + Water + Carbon dioxide → Serpentine + Magnesite + Silica Reaction 2 Fe-Olivine + Water + Carbonic acid → Serpentine + Magnetite + Magnesite + Silica Reaction 3 Serpentine + carbon dioxide → Magnesite + silica + water Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks is a metal-organic framework carbon dioxide sink which could be used to keep industrial emissions of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94387.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Illuminate your favorite artwork with the advanced Slimline Cold Cathode Black Dimming Picture Light. 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Directed by Michael Apted (7 UP series, GORILLAS IN THE MIST), the film explores the scientific ethos without getting tangled in the technical details of the scientists' important work. Concentrating on how the scientists come up with their exotic ideas, the film uncovers fascinating contrasts in their biographies and their thinking. Do older scientists have the same capacity as younger scientists to brainstorm new ideas? Are there differences between male and female scientists? Is science a religion or just a tool? Similar to Erroll Morris's documentary FAST, CHEAP, AND OUT OF CONTROL, Apted's film juxtaposes the scientists' comments in intriguing combinations. The film was conceived as a companion piece to Apted's INSPIRATIONS, which focuses on seven artists and musicians. With both films, Apted captures important insights on the nature of human imagination. 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All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94374.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Use The Simple Art of Napkin Folding to duplicate those beautiful napkin folds you've admired at elegant restaurants and memorable events.?It's easy with Linda Hetzer's detailed step-by-step directions and illustrations.? Using cloth or paper napkins, create standing triangular-shaped folds (the Tavern) for dinner parties.? A few accordion pleats transforms a piece of cloth into the Poinsettia. Need festive ideas for a children's birthday party?? Make Sailboats or Paper Airplanes.?Graduate to more intricate designs that combine napkins with silverware, flowers, and wineglasses. Special features include A stain removal guide for heirloom linens and synthetic fabrics Easy-to-follow instructions for making napkin rings Graphs for embroidering initials on napkins Instructions for stenciling your own napkins Filled with inspired ideas, The Simple Art of Napkin Folding turns any square of fabric into a work of art. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94373.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Product Features Update your home decor with a fresh set of linens Set includes tablecloth and two napkins Tablecloth measures 60 inches x 90 inches Napkin measures 19 inches square 100-percent cotton Machine wash cold Story Behind the Art These table cloths and napkins have been printed by a small printing unit outside Delhi, India. Mansur, who started the printing unit, is a 3rd generation printer. He operates his unit with the help of his 2 sons and3 other printers. Mansur has adapted extremely well to the changing times and has one room for block prints and one room for screen prints. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94372.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Adorn your dining room with these vibrant, handcrafted Eastern table settings Two exquisite, satiny green place mats are artistically interwoven with shimmering Chinese characters that convey 'high position in life' Completing the ensemble are two cloth napkins and two elegant and durable pairs of chopsticks Each pair of chopsticks is joined with a reusable golden wrapping and swathed in a lustrous green sheath to enhance your table setting A silky green ribbon binds them to a crisp, white napkin delicately embroidered with the emerald character Shou , which represents long life From the skilled hands of Asian artisans these stunning table settings will add allure to your daily meals and enchant your dinner guests Place mats measure approximately 16 inches wide x 11 inches long Set includes: Two place mats Two sets of chopsticks Two napkins Two chopstick sheaths Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94371.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Metro kitchen linens come in blue, gold, red, willow green, java, terracotta, and almond color options Add contemporary elegance to your tabletop with these stylish napkins Tone on tone satin geometric pattern enhances your kitchen decor Set includes 12 napkins Napkins measure 20 inches square 100-percent polyester Machine washable Imported Click here to view the coordinating tablecloth http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94370.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Add elegance and texture to your dining room decor with these stylish napkins Kitchen linens boast a quilted basketweave pattern Enhance your kitchen and dining experience with these linens Coordinate with basketweave tablecloths Machine wash cold 52-percent cotton/48-percent polyester Napkins are available in your choice of white, almond, terracotta, java, willow green, blue, red, and gold color options Priced and sold as a set of 12 Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94369.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Handcrafted chest of drawers, with its unique marriage of aesthetics and functionality, will lend any room a sense of Eastern mystique Side table is built by master carpenters in China's southern Guangdong Province Furniture features a solid wooden frame and sheathing of delectable black leather Hand-applique technique is adorns the exterior with detailed characters in vivacious green, gold and red tones Upper half holds a series of smaller drawers with brass hoop pulls, perfect for storing silverware, napkins and other dining room necessities or great for elegant storage of office supplies Bottom half features large double doors that swing open to reveal additional storage space for table cloths and placemats, dishes and glasses, or stationery and supplies Sheet of protective glass protects the paintings on the top On the front, the Mandarin characters are a poem that incants the power of various traditional medicines Decorative, round brass hinges and semicircular brass pulls provide gleaming details Pagoda-style raised sides Traditional Oriental motifs, cabinet is sure to become a treasured family heirloom Measures approximately 39 inches high x 32 inches wide x 12 inches long Experience the world from the comfort of home when you shop with AsiaEXP, bringing you a wide range of handmade creations from a variety of world cultures. By shopping with us you not only receive a unique and authentic handicraft, but also help to sustain local artisans and longstanding creative traditions of East Asia. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce slight variations from piece to piece in color, form and sizing, adding to the unique quality of individual items. All measurements are approximate. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94368.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Four BONUS napkins with each set Updates any dining room setting with beautiful Western design Tablecloth made from high quality viscose and cotton blend Available in rust or light brown color options Choose from rectangular (60 x 102 inches) or square (60 x 60 inches) size options Dry cleaning recommended Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94367.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Add elegance and texture to your dining room decor with this stylish tablecloth Kitchen linens boast a quilted basketweave pattern Enhance your kitchen and dining experience with these linens Coordinate with basketweave napkins Machine wash cold 52-percent cotton/48-percent polyester Tablecloth is available in your choice of white, almond, terracotta, java, willow green, blue, red and gold color options Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94366.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Monticello kitchen linens come in willow green, java, almond, terracotta, gold, red and blue color options Add elegance and texture to your tabletop with these stylish napkins Tone on tone striped pattern enhances your kitchen decor Set includes 12 napkins Napkins measure 20 inches square 100-percent polyester Machine washable Imported Click here to view the coordinating tablecloth http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94365.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Coordinate the look of your dining room with this elegant napkin set Set includes 12 napkins Home accessory is liquid resistant to protect against spills Available in straw, sage, navy, merlot, khaki, stone blue, pearl and white color options Boasts a geometric pattern of interlocking rectangles 100-percent polyester microfiber fabric Machine washable Model number 2937N Imported Coordinate this napkin set with the matching Tablecloth . http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94364.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Add elegance and texture to your tabletop with stylish napkins Table linens crafted from 100-percent polyester Kitchen decor available java, willow green, gold, terracotta, almond, red and blue color options Textured blocked herringbone pattern Machine wash in cold water Click here to view Matching Tablecloth Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94363.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94362.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Dazzle your guests and brighten your home with the poetic charm of these radiant handmade Asian place settings Set includes two place mats, two napkins and two pairs of chopsticks Two golden, silky place mats feature a shimmering overlay of Chinese script framed by warm beige trim Characters relay an ancient poem from the Tang Dynasty extolling the delights of spring flowers and birdsong Completing the set are two pairs of sleek chopsticks and two cloth napkins, the chopsticks held together with a removable golden wrap and enveloped in a beige sheath to enhance your table Each pair of chopsticks along with its napkin is beautifully bound with a silky bow Napkins are emblazoned with the golden-yellow character Shou , representing long life Infuse your decor with beauty and meaning while delighting your visitors with these lovely Eastern place settings Place mats measure approximately 16 inches wide x 11 inches long Set includes: Two place mats Two sets of chopsticks Two napkins Two chopstick sheaths Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94361.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 A guide to bringing elegance and style to any at-home celebration, including family recipes, party tips, and insights from the author, features sixty easy, one-stroke designs for everything from glass and china to tablecloths. napkins, and creative accessories. Original. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94360.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Hudson kitchen linens come in almond, java, willow green, blue, plum, terracotta, and gold color options Add elegant texture to your tabletop with these stylish napkins Heavily textured napkins with durable weave will enhance your kitchen decor Set includes 12 napkins 52-percent cotton/48-percent polyester Napkins measure 20 inches square Machine washable Imported Click here to view the coordinating tablecloth http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94359.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 This gorgeous table linen set has all you need for a large table setting Tablecloth and linen napkins are made of solid damask cotton polyester blend Set includes a banquet size tablecloth and eight napkins Great for large tables, catering, and parties Made of 57-percent polyester and 43-percent cotton Beautiful white Damask Sizing options available while supplies last Tablecloth comes in 60 inches x 120 inches, 90-inch round or 120-inch round measurements Napkins measure 17 inches x 17 inches Machine washable http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94358.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Just in time for fall and the holidays, this Harvest Time Tablecloth and Six Napkin Set offers great style and easy care table linens. Set includes one tablecloth and six napkins 55 percent cotton, 45 percent polyester Machine wash, tumble dry Available in warm, autumn-toned theme Made in China Imported http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94357.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Handcrafted chest of drawers, with its unique marriage of aesthetics and functionality, will lend any room a sense of Eastern mystique Side table is built by master carpenters in China's southern Guangdong Province Furniture features a solid wooden frame and sheathing of delectable red leather Hand-applique technique is adorns the exterior with detailed characters in vivacious green, gold and red tones Upper half holds a series of smaller drawers with brass hoop pulls, perfect for storing silverware, napkins and other dining room necessities or great for elegant storage of office supplies Bottom half features large double doors that swing open to reveal additional storage space for table cloths and placemats, dishes and glasses, or stationery and supplies Sheet of protective glass protects the paintings on the top On the front, the Mandarin characters are a poem that incants the power of various traditional medicines Decorative, round brass hinges and semicircular brass pulls provide gleaming details Pagoda-style raised sides Traditional Oriental motifs, cabinet is sure to become a treasured family heirloom Measures approximately 39 inches high x 32 inches wide x 12 inches long Experience the world from the comfort of home when you shop with AsiaEXP, bringing you a wide range of handmade creations from a variety of world cultures. By shopping with us you not only receive a unique and authentic handicraft, but also help to sustain local artisans and longstanding creative traditions of East Asia. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce slight variations from piece to piece in color, form and sizing, adding to the unique quality of individual items. All measurements are approximate. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94356.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 A whole new way to look at your world: New England, Florida, California, and the Pacific Northwest are the first four subjects in a series of comprehensive field guides to the flora, fauna, landscape, and climate of specific geographic regions of North America. Up-to-date, concise, accurate species accounts; sensible, user-friendly organization; and extraordinary color photographs and illustrations throughout -- all are features of these compact, portable, encyclopedic guides. Each easy-to-carry volume contains: -- on nearly every page, beautiful and precise color photographs (about 1,500 in all), as well as scores of maps, diagrams, and other illustrations throughout the book -- an identification field guide to approximately 1,000 local animals and plants, including wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, reptiles, amphibians, birds, butterflies, and mammals -- a clear and thorough explanation of the region's natural history, featuring guides to geology, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky -- detailed descriptions (seasonal access, travel directions, trail information, and telephone numbers) of 50 of the best natural sites in the area -- parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries -- with notes on dozens of others -- essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, and the effects of human habitation For every resident and every visitor, this series is an indispensable tool for enjoyment and understanding of our natural surroundings. And coming in 1999: the Mid-Atlantic, the Southeast, the Southwest, and the Rocky Mountains. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94355.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 A land of incredible natural resources, the South American continent is rich in plant and animal species. Among birds alone, over 3,100 species are either resident or migrant. Birds are some of South America`s treasures and also one of its most endangered resources. Hence the need for a descriptive record of South American birds that will serve both professional and amateur bird students and encourage conservation of these magnificent species. Although South American birds elicit much popular and scientific interest, they have never been completely or satisfactorily described and cataloged in a single, published source. The Birds of South America, projected to be a four-volume work, thus fills a critical void. Starting from a museum approach, the authors have examined specimens of each subspecies, comparing them visually and trying to discern the patterns in their plumage variation, both intra- and inter-specifically. They take a new look at bird systematics, reassessing relationships in light of new information. Perhaps most important, they combine this review and analysis with extensive field observations to give an accurate, incisive portrait of the birds in nature. At a time when rapid development is devastating millions of acres of tropical habitat in South America, this record of an endangered resource becomes crucial. If the birds and other plants and animals of South America are to be saved, they must first be known and appreciated. The Birds of South America is a major step in that direction. Volume II includes the Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers, Antbirds, Gnatcatchers, and Tapaculos; Tyrant Flycatchers; and Manakins and Cotingas. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94354.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94353.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Published to coincide with the centennial of Philippine independence (declared on June 12, 1898), this lavishly illustrated, full-color book celebrates the extraordinary diversity of life found in the Philippine rain forest. This forest is home to one of the greatest concentrations of unique species of terrestrial vertebrates of any place on earth -- more than 510 unique species are found here. Unfortunately, nearly half of the mammals and birds are endangered; acre for acre, the Philippines may have the world`s most seriously threatened flora and fauna. Vanishing Treasures of the Philippine Rain Forest relates how this profusion of life came to exist in the islands, and explains why the imminent destruction of this forest threatens not only its unique plants and animals but also the economic and social well-being of the Philippine nation. Profusely illustrated with full-color photographs, maps, and drawings, this book identifies crucial steps the Filipino people must take to protect both their magnificent natural heritage and their country`s future. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94352.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Stunning watercolor illustrations provide a close-up look at the native plants and animals that make the tallgrass prairie their home through the various seasons of the year, from herds of bison and horned larks to yellow stargrass and endangered species such as the greater prairie chicken. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94351.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 A whole new way to look at your world: New England, Florida, California, and the Pacific Northwest are the first four subjects in a series of comprehensive field guides to the flora, fauna, landscape, and climate of specific geographic regions of North America. Up-to-date, concise, accurate species accounts; sensible, user-friendly organization; and extraordinary color photographs and illustrations throughout -- all are features of these compact, portable, encyclopedic guides. Each easy-to-carry volume contains: -- on nearly every page, beautiful and precise color photographs (about 1,500 in all), as well as scores of maps, diagrams, and other illustrations throughout the book -- an identification field guide to approximately 1,000 local animals and plants, including wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, reptiles, amphibians, birds, butterflies, and mammals -- a clear and thorough explanation of the region's natural history, featuring guides to geology, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky -- detailed descriptions (seasonal access, travel directions, trail information, and telephone numbers) of 50 of the best natural sites in the area -- parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries -- with notes on dozens of others -- essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, and the effects of human habitation For every resident and every visitor, this series is an indispensable tool for enjoyment and understanding of our natural surroundings. And coming in 1999: the Mid-Atlantic, the Southeast, the Southwest, and the Rocky Mountains. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94350.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Columbus thought a school of manatees swimming by his ship were mermaids, an understandable mistake when considering these magnificent denizens of coastal Florida. Dining only on plants from the sea, these marine mammals have been known to reach five yards in length and weigh up to a ton and a half. The burgeoning human population of Florida rapidly encroaches on the manatee`s habitats, not to mention the death toll from traffic accidents when passing speedboats strike the defenselessly slow-moving animals. Marine experts and caregivers for manatees offer candid interviews about the gradual disappearance of these noble oceanic beasts, and footage of a daring rescue of a pair of the creatures stuck in a poisonous spider-ridden storm drain features a happy ending, with the manatees treated at Sea World prior to their release. Superb undersea cinematography of the manatees cavorting with their families enhances this wondrous documentary about an unremittingly lovable sea creature. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94349.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Full-color photography and clearly written text introduce characteristics of different kinds of forests found around the world, the plants and animals that populate them, and how they are endangered. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94348.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Entries on more than 200 extinct, endangered, vulnerable, and threatened animals and plants describe the individual species, its habitat and current distribution, and efforts to protect and preserve it. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94347.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94346.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Eric Hansen writes entertainingly and often hilariously about the sinister world of orchid raising--a $9 billion business worldwide. Specifically, he explores the black market in rare and endangered plants that are smuggled out of ecologically precarious areas and sold to enthusiasts at inflated prices. Hansen's book, full of fascinating stories and little-known facts, is an expose, a history, and an ecological thriller that vividly illuminates a strange, obsessed world. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94345.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 With a captivating text and breathtaking illustrations, Can We Save Them? introduces readers to twelve species of endangered animals and plants in North America and suggests way to restore each one`s natural environment. Full color. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94344.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Hawai'i is home to some of the rarest plants in the world, many of them now threatened by extinction. Despite a benign and nurturing climate, native species are declining almost everywhere in the Islands. Human-introduced pests, the spread of competing alien plants, wildfires, urban and agricultural development, and other disturbances of modern life are eliminating native species at an alarming pace. In fact, 38 percent of all plants on the U.S. endangered species list are native Hawaiian plants. A Native Hawaiian Garden is an effort to help stem the tide. Until recent years, few people attempted to raise native plants in their gardens, in schoolyards and parks, or around public buildings. But this situation is changing as essential information about raising native plants becomes more readily available. A Native Hawaiian Garden offers the most in-depth treatment yet on cultivating and propagating native Hawaiian plants. Following an overview of Hawaiian natural history and conservation, the book treats 63 species (many for the first time), giving detailed information on all stages of gardening: from preparing seeds for germination to the care and tending of the young plants in the landscape. Habitats where the plants are most likely to thrive are also described, as well its the uses that native Hawaiians made of the plants. Over 90 color photographs enhance the book. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94343.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 This intriguing book introduces children to the fascinating lives and challenges of endangered species from the unique perspective of an 11-year-old author. The book helps readers learn about endangered species as the first step toward saving them. Realistic color illustrations enhance the engaging text. Full color. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94342.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Describes the physical characteristics, eating habits, behavior, and migration patterns of humpback whales, large marine mammals that are now an endangered species. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94341.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Discusses the history of shark attacks on humans, the reasons why sharks attack, the importance of sharks to the world's oceans, and the need to save endangered species. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94340.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94339.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Just add talent. This book gives today`s digital animators all the lessons they never had-classical animation techniques used by the most original animators of our time. Animation from Pencils to Pixels is the most comprehensive book on the principles, processes, and profession of animation ever written. Within the covers of this one book is just about everything required to conceive, produce, direct, animate, assemble, publish, and distribute an animated film. The tips and techniques in this book are timeless and applicable whether you want to make a 2D or 3D film, or a Web-based animation or a game. The book includes a DVD collection of the author`s new film tribute, Endangered Species, which showcases the classic moments of animation`s history. The DVD also includes an extensive collection of animated clips that illustrate the instructional text, as well as a definitive archive collection of the author`s most significant, award-winning work. The appendix of the book includes a complete course structure, which educators and independent students may follow. * The DVD contains a complete animated film made by the author by applying the techniques in this book! *Learn tips and secrets from an award-winning animation veteran. * The most comprehensive glossary of animation-related terms and concepts possible can be found between the covers of this book. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94338.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 When a group of students enter a forest with plans of gathering information about an endangered species, they have no idea they are setting themselves up to be eaten. A notorious Sasquatch already responsible for countless deaths stalks the woods, and they may be next on his list of prey. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94337.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 No Information Available Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94336.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 When Terri Raines was twenty-seven years old, she took a vacation that changed her life. Leaving behind her wildlife rescue work in Oregon, Terri traveled to Australia, and there, at a small wildlife park, she met and fell in love with a tall, blond force of nature named Steve Irwin. They were married in less than a year, and Terri eagerly joined in Steve's conservation work. The footage filmed on their crocodile-trapping honeymoon became the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter, and together, Steve and Terri began to change the world. In Steve and Me, Terri recounts the unforgettable adventures they shared -- wrangling venomous snakes, saving deadly crocodiles from poachers, swimming among humpback whales. A uniquely gifted naturalist, Steve was first and foremost a wildlife warrior dedicated to rescuing endangered animals -- especially his beloved crocs -- and educating everyone he could reach about the importance of conservation. In the hit TV shows that continue to be broadcast worldwide, Steve's enthusiasm lives on, bringing little-known and often-feared species to light as he reveals and revels in the wonders of our planet. With grace, wit, and candor, Terri Irwin portrays her husband as he really was -- a devoted family man, a fervently dedicated environmentalist, a modest bloke who spoke to millions on behalf of those who could not speak for themselves. Steve and Me is a nonstop adventure, a real-life love story, and a fitting tribute to a man adored by all those whose lives he touched, written by the woman who knew and loved him best of all. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94335.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 In a book with far-reaching scope, Dick Russell talks about the gray whale, or devil-fish, made famous by the whaling captain Charles Scammon. Charting his own track of the grays from Baja to the coast of Siberia, Russell discusses their reemergence from the endangered species list, their fragile habitat, and their behavioral cycles. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94334.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94333.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94332.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Discusses through short essays and poems, ten endangered species that live in waterways, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of efforts to protect it. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94331.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Describes the efforts by people all around the world to conserve and protect alligators and crocodiles, and how the American alligator was successfully removed from the endangered species list. Simultaneous. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94330.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 In this fascinating book, children will learn about the different species of sea turtles; their bodies, life cycles, migration, behavior, and diets; why they are endangered; how people are helping them, and more. Simultaneous. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94329.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Track Listing: Speak Easy Jennifer`s Poem Rain Colors Blues For An Endangered Species Family Of The Spirits Easy Living Free Nelson Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94328.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Disc 0: No track list available Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94327.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94326.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 - Raise your own butterflies! - Create a butterfly habitat o 15 projects and activities - Close-ups of 40 favorite North American butterflies Everyone enjoys seeing butterflies flitting about on a warm summer day, but few people realize that many species are endangered. Without help, nine out of ten caterpillars won't survive long enough to become butterflies. The grandfather of butterfly farming, Rick Mikula, wants to improve these odds. In The Family Butterfly Book, Rick shares his vast knowledge, contagious enthusiasm, and deep respect for these fascinating creatures. Though many of us know that caterpillars turn into butterflies, Rick explains the transformation from start to finish - egg to caterpillar to chrysallis to butterfly - and reveals where each stage can be found in the wilds of our own backyards. With stunning color photographs and detailed illustrations, Rick explains how to attract, safely catch and handle, and raise and support butterflies. He also discusses how to make irresistible habitats for butterflies and emphasizes the importance of basking sites, water sources, and shelter. Did you ever want to hand-feed a butterfly? Have a live-butterfly tree? Feature butterflies in special celebrations? Rick explains all that and more. Featues many do-it-yourelf projects that can be completed for under $10 and 2% of net profitswill be donated to the a butterfly survival fund. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94325.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Animal lovers face a constant battle to preserve the endangered species that populate the world, and CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD highlights their efforts. The animals featured here include polar bears, sharks, grizzlies, dolphins, and many others, with heartwarming tales of how activists have worked to keep them alive. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94324.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Track Listing: Intro Endangered Species Pt. 2 Just Need The Air Outros Let`s Get It On I Like That Girl Throwed In Da Game Endangered Species Pt. 1 Ain`t Having It You Don`t Know Coming Home H-Town Stomp Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94323.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Track Listing: Better Off Dead I`m Only Out For One Thang - (with Flavor Flav) Get Off My D*** And Tell Yo B*** To Come Here Drive-By, The Rollin` Wit The Lench Mob Who`s The Mack? It`s A Man`s World - (featuring Yo-Yo) Bomb, The Endangered Species - (remix, from Tales From The Darkside, featuring Chuck D) Jackin` For Beats Get Off My D*** And Tell Yo B*** To Come Here - (remix) Nigga Ya Love To Hate, The Product, The Dead Homiez J.D.`s Gaffilin - (Part 2) I Gotta Say What Up!!! AmeriKKKa`s Most Wanted What They Hittin` Foe? You Can`t Fade Me / J.D.`s Gaffilin` Once Upon A Time In The Projects Turn Off The Radio Endangered Species (Tales From The Darkside) - (featuring Chuck D) Gangsta`s Fairytale, A Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94322.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 `The series has served as the definitive reference compendium on endangered and threatened species in Florida and is widely recognized as among the most authoritative such works in the nation.` -Robert Brantly, executive director, Florida Game and Fresh Water Commission Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94321.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Track Listing: Endangered Species Ice Age I Robot Flesh Wound Plan Of Action I Don`t Need Your Love Living Dead Countdown Ambition Fear Of Girls Lie Down And Die Down On The Farm Sensitive Boys 8x5 Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94320.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 The natural and social history of this fascinating and much-sought-after plant is traced here, from its discovery among the Maya Indians through its introduction to and cultivation in numerous other countries and its current state as an endangered plant species in the wild. Reprint. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94319.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Profiles the major projects and people around the globe who are helping to protect various species of bears, which have become endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and the black market trade in body parts for medicinal purposes. Simultaneous. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94318.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94317.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 In these three novellas, Richard Bausch returns to one of his perennial subjects: the difficulty of sustaining a relationship. As always, however, Bausch's characters find satisfaction and a degree of hope in the midst of their troubles. The novellas here are REQUISITE KINDNESS, about a man whose past comes to haunt him as he sits with his dying mother; SPIRITS, in which three unlikely characters endure a hot summer day and a series of unwelcome realizations; and RAREand ENDANGERED SPECIES, about a wholly unexpected suicide, and the attempts of the people it touches to figure it out or, failing that, come to terms with it. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94316.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Our whole nation benefits from the preservation of natural habitats and their diversity of animal and plant species--yet small groups of private landowners often bear most of the costs of setting land aside for conservation purposes. This imbalance has generated many conflicts since the passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973 and remains one of the most controversial issues to be resolved as the ESA makes its way through Congress for reauthorization. To provide policymakers, landowners, and other stakeholders in the ESA debates with impartial baseline information, this book offers multidisciplinary perspectives on the role that private property plays in protecting endangered species in the United States. The opening chapter traces the evolution of the ESA and sets forth the parameters of the debate over regulation of private property. Four subsequent chapters explore the judicial and economic implications of ESA and suggest how issues of scale and diversity affect the implementation of the ESA on private property. The volume concludes with eight principles to help frame the ongoing ESA reauthorization debate, developed by the University of Wyoming's Institute for Environment and Natural Resources Policy Board, the sponsor of the research presented in this book. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94315.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Track Listing: Endangered Species - (RAEQ remix, with Marcelino Galan) Mystery Of Life - (Zeb remix, with Andrea Monteiro) Spirits Within, The - (Boozoo Bajou remix, with Apani B) Global Village, The - (Tarantala BIte remix, with Polo) Mi Swing es Tropical - (Zeb remix, with Quantic/Tempo) Peace Pipe - (DJ Enredo remix) Cleopatra In New York - (Karuan 07 remix, with Carol C.) Funky In The Middle - (Haaksman and Haaksman remix, with Jay Rodriguez) Give The Drummer Some - (Fort Knox Five remix, with The Real Live Show/Nappy G) Back From Africa - (Derek Sessions remix) Gibraltar - (Sabo and Zeb remix) Crazy Stranger - (Thievery Corporation remix, with Harel Shachol) Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94314.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Surveys earth's ecosystems and looks at endangered species. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94313.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Writing a special Hugs To-Do List to let endangered species know that someone cares about them, Jules the kitten sets off on an around-the-world adventure to meet with these special animals in their own habitats in order to give them the loving reassurance they need. 75,000 first printing. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94312.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 A passionate recounting of the natural history of the rise and fall of salmon in England, New England, and the Pacific Northwest-with recommendations for bringing the salmon back. The salmon that symbolize the Pacific Northwest`s natural splendor are now threatened with extinction across much of their ancestral range. In studying the natural and human forces that shape the rivers and mountains of that region, geologist David Montgomery has learned to see the evolution and near-extinction of the salmon as a story of changing landscapes. Montgomery shows how a succession of historical experiences -first in the United Kingdom, then in New England, and now in the Pacific Northwest -repeat a disheartening story in which overfishing and sweeping changes to rivers and seas render the world inhospitable to salmon. In King of Fish , Montgomery traces the human impacts on salmon over the last thousand years and examines the implications both for salmon recovery efforts and for the more general problem of human impacts on the natural world. What does it say for the long-term prospects of the world`s many endangered species if one of the most prosperous regions of the richest country on earth cannot accommodate its icon species? All too aware of the possible bleak outcome for the salmon, King of Fish concludes with provocative recommendations for reinventing the ways in which we make environmental decisions about land, water, and fish. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94311.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Since becoming president, George W. Bush has walked away from the Kyoto Protocol, pushed for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, undermined protections for endangered species and wilderness, and retreated from his campaign pledge to regulate carbon dioxide. But the presidentand#8217;s agenda reaches deeper than these well-known policies. In Bush Versus the Environment , Robert Devine shows how the White House is quietly undermining the entire system of environmental safeguards that has developed over the past thirty years. The administration`s tactics include: -Encouraging lawsuits against the federal government that challenge existing environmental laws, and then feebly defending the cases in court. -Ignoring science that doesnand#8217;t support the president`s goals, and pressuring government scientists to produce the results the administration wants. -Using fuzzy math to overestimate the costs and underestimate the benefits of regulations that protect human health and the environment, which can lead to the elimination of much-needed rules. These are just a few of the administrationand#8217;s strategies, which are being pursued beneath the radar of a public that overwhelmingly supports environmental protections. Bush Versus the Environment is a compelling and important look at one of the most important issues facing America today, one that will have consequences that last long after Bush has left office. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94310.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94309.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 After a hard working career in the General Practice of Medicine, as well as a very active physical life, and a very happy marriage to a beautiful and talented woman, author William H. Whitmore MD finds that after more than thirty-five years he was forced to retire. Full Time Doctors was written after Doctor Whitmore was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a complication of arthritis, and the serious medical problems that develop with the diagnosis of prostate cancer. For several years and even now he cannot walk or stand, for as much as an hour, without ever increasing back pain but was able to sit before his computer with little or no pain and write the memories, experiences, beliefs, and wisdom from years of practice. Readers of every age will enjoy this excellent book that shares the ins and outs of the General Practice of Medicine. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94308.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to civilize us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and muffled the deep, life-giving messages of our own souls. Without Wild Woman, we become over-domesticated, fearful, uncreative, trapped. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., Jungian analyst and cantadora storyteller, shows how woman's vitality can be restored through what she calls psychic archeological digs into the bins of the female unconscious. In Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Estes uses multicultural myths, fairy tales, folk tales, and stories chosen from over twenty years of research that help women reconnect with the healthy, instinctual, visionary attributes of the Wild Woman archetype. Dr. Estes collects the bones of many stories, looking for the archetypal motifs that set a woman's inner life into motion. La Loba teaches about the transformative function of the psyche. In Bluebeard, we learn what to do with wounds that will not heal; in Skeleton Woman, we glimpse the mystical power of relationship and how dead feelings can be revived; Vasalisa the Wise brings our lost womanly instincts to the surface again; The Handless Maiden recovers the Wild Woman initiation rites; and The Little Match Girl warns against the insidious dangers of a life spent in fantasy. In these and other stories, we focus on the many qualities of Wild Woman. We retrieve, examine, love, and understand her, and hold her against our deep psyches as one whois both magic and medicine. In Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Estes has created a new lexicon for describing the female psyche. Fertile and lifegiving, it is a psychology of women in the truest sense, a knowing of the soul. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94307.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 This book is part of the Nature Discovery Library, a series designed to involve children`s minds in learning about the natural world and environmental problems. The authors seek to hook children on science and help them grow up with an environmental ethic. Written by science educators and based on current research, they are reviewed prior to publication by notable scientists. These interactive books enhance learning retention for children in grades 3 to 6, adaptable to other grade levels. All softbound, 8 1/2 x 11, books are printed on recycled paper. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94306.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the lives of the great apes, monkeys and other primates. Superb color photographs of gorillas, orangutans, macaques, baboons, lemurs and numerous other primate species offer a unique eyewitness view of some of the world`s most intelligent animals. See a great silverback gorilla, the monkey with the biggest nose, how gibbons swing through the trees, multicolored marmosets and a day in the life of a gorilla family. Learn about the knuckle walk, how a tail becomes a hand, why gorillas build nests, which South American monkeys have the loudest call and how orangutans got their name. Discover why mountain gorillas are endangered, how chimpanzees communicate, why ring-tailed lemurs wave their tails in the air, which monkeys can run like cheetahs and why pottos fall out of trees, and much, much more! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94305.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 [T]here are no shocking revelations, but the film wasn`t intended as an expos?. It`s more like one of those mournful looks at an endangered species. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94304.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to civilize us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and muffled the deep, life-giving messages of our own souls. Without Wild Woman, we become over-domesticated, fearful, uncreative, trapped. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., Jungian analyst and cantadora storyteller, shows how woman's vitality can be restored through what she calls psychic archeological digs into the bins of the female unconscious. In Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Estes uses multicultural myths, fairy tales, folk tales, and stories chosen from over twenty years of research that help women reconnect with the healthy, instinctual, visionary attributes of the Wild Woman archetype. Dr. Estes collects the bones of many stories, looking for the archetypal motifs that set a woman's inner life into motion. La Loba teaches about the transformative function of the psyche. In Bluebeard, we learn what to do with wounds that will not heal; in Skeleton Woman, we glimpse the mystical power of relationship and how dead feelings can be revived; Vasalisa the Wise brings our lost womanly instincts to the surface again; The Handless Maiden recovers the Wild Woman initiation rites; and The Little Match Girl warns against the insidious dangers of a life spent in fantasy. In these and other stories, we focus on the many qualities of Wild Woman. We retrieve, examine, love, and understand her, and hold her against our deep psyches as one whois both magic and medicine. In Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Estes has created a new lexicon for describing the female psyche. Fertile and lifegiving, it is a psychology of women in the truest sense, a knowing of the soul. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94303.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 A young girl visits a modern zoo/conservation park and is happy to see how well the animals are treated. The girl learns how most modern zoos make efforts to provide animals with the most natural habitats as possible, and also about how zoos work to save endangered species by providing safe places for these animals to live and breed, in the hope of eventually releasing them into the wild. The colorful illustrations provide labels to identify all the creatures that live in this fictional zoo, which is based on several real zoos. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94302.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Ten-year-old Lu Yi, who lives with his family on their farm in China, is excited when he finds an orphaned baby giant panda (also known as a daxiong mao) in the woods near his house. At first Lu Yi tries to care for the panda by himself, but he eventually realizes that the cub would be better off at a panda rescue center. When Lu Yi brings the panda to the rescue center, he learns about the plight of the giant pandas, an endangered species, and what is being done to protect them. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94301.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A new chapter on the environment focuses on politics and economics as well as on endangered species and the effects of industrialization. Additional authentic recipes add general interest while new maps offer further, easy-to-find facts in About the Geography, About the Culture and About the Economy sections. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94300.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 An addition to the Saving Endangered Species series examines the characteristics and habitat of the mountain gorilla, explaining why the animal is facing extinction and what efforts are being made to keep that from happening. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94299.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Enzo and Ana, two animal apprentice trainers, just received two young tigers belonging to an endangered species from their grandfather. In order to take care of them, they need to earn money while saving their family training agency from bankruptcy. As an apprentice trainer you will have to help trainers who have problems with their star animals all over the world. You will thus face some crazy situations and help them find solutions to perform! But be careful some of the people you will met could use bad training methods with their animals or wish your training agency close. Become an Experienced Trainer and Tour the World (France, England, Russia, India, New York, San Francisco) to help trainers with their star animals: a dog, cat, bear, elephant, lion, and monkey. Develop a True and Strong Relation with the 2 Tigers You Are in Charge of: Feed them, clean them, heal them, play with them and cuddle them. Discover the Thrilling Adventures of Ana and Enzo and build step by step your own animal reserve that will be able to help endangered animals all around the world. Perform in Dazzling Shows: Prevent all the elements that could distract the animals you're directing. Upgrade Ana and Enzo's Skills in training and with the money you win, buy foods, brushes or toys to take good care of your tigers. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94298.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 By presenting a history of global warming, air pollution, endangered species, and other environmentally related topics, a title in a new series helps readers understand how these topics are linked to our economy, health, and government policy. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94297.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Describing 395 species and including illustrations, maps, and charts, Birds of Mississippi will delight the avid birder and deeply inform the casual bird watcher. Compiled by two long-time employees of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the book outlines the history of the state`s ornithology, explains where to find birds and how to identify them, and details their distribution and diversity. At a time when many species are declining or are threatened by loss of habitat, Birds of Mississippi takes special care to provide ample descriptions of endangered birds. Migratory land and shore birds, upland game birds, waterfowl, and predatory birds merit special attention here in order to educate outdoor enthusiasts and the general public about the grave consequences of delaying conservation. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94296.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Entries on more than 200 extinct, endangered, vulnerable, and threatened animals and plants describe the individual species, its habitat and current distribution, and efforts to protect and preserve it. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94295.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to civilize us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure, and muffled the deep, life-giving messages of our own souls. Without Wild Woman, we become over-domesticated, fearful, uncreative, trapped. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., Jungian analyst and cantadora storyteller, shows how woman's vitality can be restored through what she calls psychic archeological digs into the bins of the female unconscious. In Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Estes uses multicultural myths, fairy tales, folk tales, and stories chosen from over twenty years of research that help women reconnect with the healthy, instinctual, visionary attributes of the Wild Woman archetype. Dr. Estes collects the bones of many stories, looking for the archetypal motifs that set a woman's inner life into motion. La Loba teaches about the transformative function of the psyche. In Bluebeard, we learn what to do with wounds that will not heal; in Skeleton Woman, we glimpse the mystical power of relationship and how dead feelings can be revived; Vasalisa the Wise brings our lost womanly instincts to the surface again; The Handless Maiden recovers the Wild Woman initiation rites; and The Little Match Girl warns against the insidious dangers of a life spent in fantasy. In these and other stories, we focus on the many qualities of Wild Woman. We retrieve, examine, love, and understand her, and hold her against our deep psyches as one whois both magic and medicine. In Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Estes has created a new lexicon for describing the female psyche. Fertile and lifegiving, it is a psychology of women in the truest sense, a knowing of the soul. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94294.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 There are 30 species of pitta - brightly-coloured but little known birds. Most are found in South-East Asia but two are found in Africa. With their habitat under threat, many species are endangered. This scientifically based text studies each species and examines the conservation issues. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94293.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 An addition to the Saving Endangered Species series examines the characteristics and habitat of North America`s Bighorn Sheep, explaining why the animal is facing extinction and what efforts are being made to keep that from happening. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94292.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Extensively illustrated with more than 750 full-color and black-and-white illustrations, range maps, and identification keys, a comprehensive guide to the trees of Pennsylvania provides detailed descriptions of 195 species, both native and naturalized, discussing each species characteristics, flowering and fruiting time, autumn leaf color, record-breaking specimens, and more, along with lists of rare, threatened, and endangered trees and a history of Pennsylvania`s forests. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94291.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Description not available. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94290.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Track Listing: P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up) Mothership Connection (Star Child) Agony Of DeFeet Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker) Flash Light Dr. Funkenstein Up For The Down Stroke Chocolate City Bop Gun (Endangered Species) Testify (`74 Version) Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94289.html http://www.myebike.biz/blog/ Thu, 17 Jul 08 21:32:35 -0500 Disc 0: No track list available Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. http://www.myebike.biz/blog/readid/94288.html