The narwhal, or narwhale ( Monodon monoceros), is a medium-sized toothed whale that possesses a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth. It lives year-round in the Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia. It is one of two living species of whale in the Monodontidae family, along with the beluga whale. The narwhal males are distinguished by a long, straight, helical tusk, which is an elongated upper left canine. The narwhal was one of many species described by Carl Linnaeus in his publicatio..
For the first monograph in English of the Portuguese artist, Alexander Farto - aka Vhils - it is an emblematic title indeed. The artist''s aim, in carving portraits of anonymous persons on the degraded walls of our modern cities, is not only to g..
Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869. Excerpt: ... SUPERSTITIONS. 325 unable to pass. I had not the opportunity of inquiring personally into the matter, and ..
"Not long after I moved with my family to a small town in New Hampshire, I happened upon a path that vanished into a wood on the edge of town."So begins Bill Bryson''s hilarious book A Walk in the Woods. Following his return ..
Or stories! Readers will return to the best mates in this little book again and again.From dogs to cats, and from horses to dolphins and whales, it''s all here in this timeless treasury.Contains the stories:. The Silver Swan. It''s a Do..
She has doubts about herself, her basketball ability and her willingness to compete for a tough coach in Geno Auriemma. Is she going to sulk and walk away from the game? Or can the three friends and their magic locker power convince her to guide the Univer..
The Best of the Best series brings together - for the first time - the most influential voices in education in a format that is concise, insightful and accessible for teachers. Keeping up with the latest and best ideas in education can be a challenge - as ..
After hearing their stories—of prison, extreme hardship, and exile—she resolved to learn more about the courageous women of Buddhism: who they are, what motivates them to seek enlightenment, and what stands in their way. Going behind the walls ..
As the year 2001 unfolded, the United States stood at the apex of global power, possessing unrivalled military capabilities, a vibrant economy, and--most of all--great self-confidence about its security. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 shattered America's pr..
