Kris Brandt Riske

Birds are the most consistently inventive builders, and their nests set the bar for functional design in nature. "Avian Architecture" describes how birds design, engineer, and build their nests, deconstructing all types of nests found around the world using architectural blueprints and detailed descriptions of the construction processes and engineering techniques birds use. This spectacularly illustrated book features 300 full-color images and more than 35 case studies that profile key species worldwide. Each chapter covers a different type of nest, from tunnel nests and mound nests to floating nests, hanging nests, woven nests, and even multiple-nest avian cities. Other kinds of avian construction--such as bowers and harvest wells--are also featured. "Avian Architecture" includes intricate step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and insightful commentary by a leading expert. Illustrates how birds around the world design, engineer, and build their nests Features architectural blueprints, step-by-step sequences, visual spreads on nest-building materials and methods, and expert commentary Includes 300 full-color images Covers more than 100 bird species worldwide

Sun Sign Book 2010

Llewellyn

Bruce Scofield

Charlie Rainbow Wolf

Sally Cragin

Penny Kelly

Amy Herring

Michelle Perrin

Christeen Skinner

Mireille Blacke

Lisa Allen, MH

With lunar timing tips on planting and harvesting, selling your home, working business deals, traveling, getting married, and more, this almanac is your guide to leading a prosperous life.

Plan Your Life by the Cycles of the Moon

Llewellyn's 2019 Moon Sign Book

Dallas Jennifer Cobb

Robin Ivy Payton

Uses astrological calculations about the Moon for advice on the best gardening dates, the stock market, herbal remedies, and other important events for the coming year.

Llewellyn's 2018 Moon Sign Book

Maggie Anderson

Susan Pesznecker

Calantirniel

Harmony Usher

Pam Ciampi

April Elliott Kent

Laurel Reufner

Dorothy J. Kovach

Misty Kuceris

Sharon Leah

Janice Sharkey

Carole Schwalm

Fern Feto Spring

A popular companion guide for over a century, Llewellyn's 2011 Moon Sign Book is jam-packed with lunar essentials. Plan vacations and get a jump on the year ahead with weekly weather predictions by renowned astrometerologist Kris Brandt Riske, as well as New and Full Moon forecasts by Sally Cragin. Llewellyn's 2011 Moon Sign Book is filled with ways to enrich your life and boost your health with lunar energy and increase your green consciousness. Grow a bountiful garden using a planting guide for over one hundred plants, and consult a handy weekly planner for the best times to fertilize, cultivate, and harvest. With the monthly lunar aspectarian, you'll always know the best times to launch new projects and schedule important events. You'll also find inspiring and practical articles on how you can make use of the Moon's influence. Foster a close-knit neighborhood by creating a community garden, help your city or town by joining the local food movement, grow closer to your spouse or partner by taking in the energy of eclipses, and much more. A lunar gardening guide to help you cultivate healthy trees, herbs, and flowers Moon phase tables and a monthly aspectarian with favorable and unfavorable days to help you plan activities A complete weather forecast for 2011, with predictions for each zone

Conscious Living by the Cycles of the Moon

Llewellyn's 2011 Moon Sign Book

Kris Brandt Riske

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