Superlative

Superlative
Author: MATTHEW D. LAPLANTE
Publisher: BenBella Books
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1948836211

2019 Foreword Indie Silver Award Winner for Science Welcome to the biggest, fastest, deadliest science book you'll ever read. The world's largest land mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is showing us how to solve a century-old engineering mystery. The oldest tree is giving us insights into climate change. The loudest whale is offering clues about the impact of solar storms. For a long time, scientists ignored superlative life forms as outliers. Increasingly, though, researchers are coming to see great value in studying plants and animals that exist on the outermost edges of the bell curve. As it turns out, there's a lot of value in paying close attention to the "oddballs" nature has to offer. Go for a swim with a ghost shark, the slowest-evolving creature known to humankind, which is teaching us new ways to think about immunity. Get to know the axolotl, which has the longest-known genome and may hold the secret to cellular regeneration. Learn about Monorhaphis chuni, the oldest discovered animal, which is providing insights into the connection between our terrestrial and aquatic worlds. Superlative is the story of extreme evolution, and what we can learn from it about ourselves, our planet, and the cosmos. It's a tale of crazy-fast cheetahs and super-strong beetles, of microbacteria and enormous plants, of whip-smart dolphins and killer snakes. This book will inspire you to change the way you think about the world and your relationship to everything in it.

DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest

DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2022-07-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0744069335

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest will lead you straight to the best attractions this beautiful region has to offer. This newly updated guide covers all the major cities, from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, to Vancouver, British Columbia, and provides all the insider tips you need, whether you want to kayak on Lake Ozette in Olympic National Park or go shopping in downtown Seattle's Columbia Center. Explore the culture, history, architecture, beaches, and scenic walks area-by-area. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city maps include a street finder index for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pacific Northwest truly shows you what others only tell you. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.

The Best of Oregon

The Best of Oregon
Author: Ken Metzler
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Total Pages: 214
Release: 1986
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780881920284

Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest

Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Arthur R. Kruckeberg
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2001-10-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 0295981016

This classic work now includes new chapters on grasses and additional trees, shrubs, and perennials.�This book contains so much well-organized, well-written material that it should become a standard guidebook for anyone who gardens with Northwest natives.��Sunset

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Author: Paul Bonine
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2017-12-27
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604698365

A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.

DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest

DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest
Author: DK. Eyewitness
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9780744069341

Marrying vibrant cities with impeccable wilderness, the Pacific Northwest is as rich as it is diverse. Straddling the USA and Canada, the Pacific Northwest is a region of epic proportions, dotted with deep gorges, lofty mountains and rolling vineyards. It's also a cultural colossus - think Seattle's musical legacy, Vancouver's rich Indigenous heritage and Portland's ever-evolving art scene.Whether you want to drive along epic coastal highways, hike the pristine paths of Yoho National Park, or tuck into succulent street food in Portland, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Our updated guide brings the Pacific Northwest to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.Inside DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest you will find:- A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of the Pacific Northwest's must-sees and hidden gems- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money- Color-coded chapters to every part of the Pacific Northwest, from Seattle to Vancouver, Oregon to Washington- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region easily and confidently- Covers: Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Vancouver and British ColumbiaTouring the USA or Canada? Try our DK Eyewitness USA and DK Eyewitness Canada.About DK Eyewitness:At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

A History of the Pacific Northwest

A History of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Joseph Schafer
Publisher: New York : Macmillan Company
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1918
Genre: Northwest, Pacific
ISBN:

When Luka's grandmother makes a traditional Hawaiian quilt for her, she and Luka disagree over the colors it should include.

National Parks in the Pacific Northwest

National Parks in the Pacific Northwest
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2006
Genre: Travel
ISBN: