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Book Synopsis A Tortoise in the Road by : Warren Driggs
Download or read book A Tortoise in the Road written by Warren Driggs and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: June 2, 2002, is an ordinary day for a handful of strangers driving through the desert when a tortoise crosses the road, resulting in a horrific automobile collision that will connect the lives of these strangers forever.Flash forward a few years, and Blake Morgan, a reporter who covered the collision, is assigned to provide an update on the survivors for a human interest story in his newspaper. He discovers that things have gotten worse for the survivors: one has terminal cancer, another ALS, and a young woman who had been rendered quadriplegic has fallen into a deep depression. All of them have lost their will to live and seek a permanent end to their suffering. Staggering medical costs, anxious heirs, government, and religion all tug at their choices. And should it even be their exclusive choice to make?A Tortoise in the Road is a bold and thought-provoking work that artfully explores the emotional, legal, and moral controversy that surrounds assisted suicide today.
Book Synopsis The Way of the Tortoise by : Matt Little
Download or read book The Way of the Tortoise written by Matt Little and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking inspiration from the fable of the Hare and the Tortoise, internationally renowned trainer Matt Little reveals the essential strategies for sustainable success.
Book Synopsis Turtle Crossing by : Rick Chrustowski
Download or read book Turtle Crossing written by Rick Chrustowski and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the life cicle of a female painted turtle.
Book Synopsis Life in the Slow Lane by : Conrad J. Storad
Download or read book Life in the Slow Lane written by Conrad J. Storad and published by Bobolink Media. This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young tortoise talks to her grandfather about taking life slowly, compared to jackrabbits and humans.
Download or read book The Windward Road written by Archie Carr and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Windward Road, published in 1956, made history. When Archie Carr began to rove the Caribbean to write about sea turtles, he saw that their numbers were dwindling. Out of this appeal to save them grew the first ventures in international sea turtle conservation and the establishment of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation. In addition to sea turtle biology, Carr recorded his general impressions, producing a natural history sprinkled with colorful stories.
Book Synopsis North American Box Turtles by : C. Kenneth Dodd
Download or read book North American Box Turtles written by C. Kenneth Dodd and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once a familiar backyard visitor in many parts of the United States and Mexico, the box turtle is losing the battle against extinction. In North American Box Turtles, C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., has written the first book-length natural history of the twelve species and subspecies of this endangered animal. This volume includes comprehensive information on the species’ evolution, behavior, courtship and reproduction, habitat use, diet, population structure, systematics, and disease. Special features include color photos of all species, subspecies, and their habitats; a simple identification guide to both living and fossil species; and a summary of information on fossil Terrapene and Native uses of box turtles. End-of-chapter sections highlight future research directions, including the need for long-term monitoring and observation of box turtles within their natural habitat and conservation applications. A glossary and a bibliography of literature on box turtles accompany the text. All royalties from the sales of this volume will go to the Chelonian Research Foundation, a nonprofit foundation for the conservation of turtles.
Book Synopsis Way of the Turtle: The Secret Methods that Turned Ordinary People into Legendary Traders by : Curtis Faith
Download or read book Way of the Turtle: The Secret Methods that Turned Ordinary People into Legendary Traders written by Curtis Faith and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “We're going to raise traders just like they raise turtles in Singapore.” So trading guru Richard Dennis reportedly said to his long-time friend William Eckhardt nearly 25 years ago. What started as a bet about whether great traders were born or made became a legendary trading experiment that, until now, has never been told in its entirety. Way of the Turtle reveals, for the first time, the reasons for the success of the secretive trading system used by the group known as the “Turtles.” Top-earningTurtle Curtis Faith lays bare the entire experiment, explaining how it was possible for Dennis and Eckhardt to recruit 23 ordinary people from all walks of life and train them to be extraordinary traders in just two weeks. Only nineteen years old at the time-the youngest Turtle by far-Faith traded the largest account, making more than $30 million in just over four years. He takes you behind the scenes of the Turtle selection process and behind closed doors where the Turtles learned the lucrative trading strategies that enabled them to earn an average return of over 80 percent per year and profits of more than $100 million. You'll discover How the Turtles made money-the principles that guided their trading and the step-by-step methods they followed Why, even though they used the same approach, some Turtles were more successful than others How to look beyond the rules as the Turtles implemented them to find core strategies that work for any tradable market How to apply the Turtle Way to your own trades-and in your own life Ways to diversify your trading and limit your exposure to risk Offering his unique perspective on the experience, Faith explains why the Turtle Way works in modern markets, and shares hard-earned wisdom on taking risks, choosing your own path, and learning from your mistakes.
Author :IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group Publisher :IUCN ISBN 13 :2880329868 Total Pages :210 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (83 download)
Book Synopsis The Conservation Biology of Tortoises by : IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Download or read book The Conservation Biology of Tortoises written by IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1989 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Texas Tortoise by : Francis L. Rose
Download or read book The Texas Tortoise written by Francis L. Rose and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remnants of an ancient lineage, tortoises date back to the Eocene. Among the five species remaining in North America, Texas tortoises are the smallest in size and inhabit some of the harshest arid environments known. They are also the most neglected by wildlife personnel. In The Texas Tortoise, biologists Francis L. Rose and Frank W. Judd draw on decades of research to offer the first comprehensive account of this fascinating but threatened species. The authors begin by explaining the relationship of the Texas tortoise to other species, fossil as well as extant. They delineate the Texas tortoise’s environment and describe what it eats, how the animal grows and reproduces, and how it behaves. Throughout, Rose and Judd write eloquently about the threats to the species’ survival, reflecting deep concern about its future protection. The authors also discuss Texas tortoises’ significance in supporting other species in their environment—southern Texas and northeastern Mexico—where their survival is threatened by habitat reduction and increasing road traffic. “If you see a tortoise on the roadway,” Rose and Judd admonish the reader, “move it to safety, and drive away as quickly as legally allowed.” It is in fact illegal to collect or possess a Texas tortoise. But for those who do, this book advises how to care for the animal. Tortoises have enjoyed a splendid and diverse history. That they did so well for so long is perplexing, the authors note, as the animals are slow and do not actively defend themselves against predators. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists Texas tortoises as “threatened,” and Rose and Judd call on the federal government to do the same. Biologists, conservationists, and turtle enthusiasts alike will find this guide to Texas and other tortoises invaluable.
Book Synopsis The Turtle With an Afro by : Carlotta Penn
Download or read book The Turtle With an Afro written by Carlotta Penn and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this charming picture book, Turtle must overcome stage fright before she can follow her dream of sharing her voice with the world. Turtle has put her own twist on a familiar song and practiced passionately for the school talent show. But on the day of the show, she faces a problem every reader will understand: the fear of messing up her big performance suddenly becomes overwhelming. In the second book in the Turtle With An Afro series, Turtle isn't sure she has what it takes to dazzle the audience. After careful reflection, she gets ready to take the stage with her family cheering her on. The playful illustrations burst with energy on every page, and the lively, rhyming text will have children hanging on to every word. Fans of the first book in the series will be delighted to see Turtle rocking her signature Afro throughout the book, along with numerous other chic hairstyles. Starring the first modern animal character whose experience and likeness represent Black culture, this uniquely inspiring story will be an impactful addition to every bookshelf. Turtle's journey will help readers broaden their own self-confidence, inspiring them to take on new challenges and to lift up their voice and sing.
Book Synopsis The Humane Gardener by : Nancy Lawson
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Book Synopsis The Tortoise and the Hare by : Aesop
Download or read book The Tortoise and the Hare written by Aesop and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boastful hare meets his match in this attractive retelling of Aesop's famed tale.
Download or read book A Sheltered Life written by Paul Chambers and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sheltered Life offers a fascinating look at one of the world's strangest and most wondrous animals--whose significance in modern science and culture cannot be underestimated. In an engaging blend of cultural and natural history, the book ranges from the earliest mention of the tortoises many millennia ago, to the wholesale plunder of their populations starting in the sixteenth century, to modern attempts to protect the tortoise and track down members of what were once believed to be extinct populations.
Book Synopsis Dreaming in Turtle by : Peter Laufer
Download or read book Dreaming in Turtle written by Peter Laufer and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating exploration into the world of turtles across the globe; Laufer charts the lore, love, and peril to a beloved species. Dreaming in Turtle is a compelling story of a stalwart animal prized from prehistory through to today—an animal threatened by human greed, pragmatism, and rationalization. It stars turtles and shady and heroic human characters both, in settings ranging from luxury redoubts to degraded habitats, during a time when the confluence of easy global trade, limited supply, and inexhaustible demand has accelerated the stress on species. The growth of the middle class in high-population regions like China, where the turtle is particularly valued, feeds this perfect storm into which the turtle finds itself lashed. This is a tale not just of endangered turtles but also one of overall human failings, frailties, and vulnerabilities—all punctuated by optimistic hope for change fueled by dedicated turtle champions.
Book Synopsis The Source Book by : William Francis Rocheleau
Download or read book The Source Book written by William Francis Rocheleau and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tortoises and Turtles by : Graham Meadows
Download or read book Tortoises and Turtles written by Graham Meadows and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonfiction text features such as tables of contents, headings, glossaries, labels, and highlighted vocabulary enable students to easily locate information. With a sophisticated design and high-interest content, this series will appeal to readers of all ages.
Book Synopsis Tortoises, Terrapins & Turtles of Africa by : Bill Branch
Download or read book Tortoises, Terrapins & Turtles of Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa has a rich diversity of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. This authoritative field guide is richly illustrated with colour photographs that make for easy identification of the 46 African species; it provides accessible, up-to-date information and distribution maps, and examines how these creatures have adapted to their environments. The book offers an overview of their origins, anatomy and biology, their conservation status and the threats to their survival posed by the destruction of their habitats by man.
