Author: Jim Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938340727
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
An Expert's View of the Big Cat's Fight to Find Its Wild
The Path of the Puma
Author: Jim Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938340727
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
An Expert's View of the Big Cat's Fight to Find Its Wild
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938340727
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
An Expert's View of the Big Cat's Fight to Find Its Wild
Puma
Author: Ted L. Gragg
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9780979457210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9780979457210
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Desert Puma
Author: Kenneth A. Logan
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610910583
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Scientists and conservationists are beginning to understand the importance of top carnivores to the health and integrity of fully functioning ecosystems. As burgeoning human populations continue to impinge on natural landscapes, the need for understanding carnivore populations and how we affect them is becoming increasingly acute.Desert Puma represents one of the most detailed assessments ever produced of the biology and ecology of a top carnivore. The husband-and-wife team of Kenneth Logan and Linda Sweanor set forth extensive data gathered from their ten-year field study of pumas in the Chihuahua Desert of New Mexico, also drawing on other reliable scientific data gathered throughout the puma's geographic range. Chapters examine: the evolutionary and modern history of pumas, their taxonomy, and physical description a detailed description and history of the study area in the Chihuahua Desert field techniques that were used in the research puma population dynamics and life history strategies the implications of puma behavior and social organization the relationships of pumas and their preyThe authors provide important new information about both the biology of pumas and their evolutionary ecology -- not only what pumas do, but why they do it. Logan and Sweanor explain how an understanding of puma evolutionary ecology can, and must, inform long-term conservation strategies. They end the book with their ideas regarding strategies for puma management and conservation, along with a consideration of the future of pumas and humans. Desert Puma makes a significant and original contribution to the science not only of pumas in desert ecosystems but of the role of top predators in all environments. It is an essential contribution to the bookshelf of any wildlife biologist or conservationist involved in large-scale land management or wildlife management.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610910583
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Scientists and conservationists are beginning to understand the importance of top carnivores to the health and integrity of fully functioning ecosystems. As burgeoning human populations continue to impinge on natural landscapes, the need for understanding carnivore populations and how we affect them is becoming increasingly acute.Desert Puma represents one of the most detailed assessments ever produced of the biology and ecology of a top carnivore. The husband-and-wife team of Kenneth Logan and Linda Sweanor set forth extensive data gathered from their ten-year field study of pumas in the Chihuahua Desert of New Mexico, also drawing on other reliable scientific data gathered throughout the puma's geographic range. Chapters examine: the evolutionary and modern history of pumas, their taxonomy, and physical description a detailed description and history of the study area in the Chihuahua Desert field techniques that were used in the research puma population dynamics and life history strategies the implications of puma behavior and social organization the relationships of pumas and their preyThe authors provide important new information about both the biology of pumas and their evolutionary ecology -- not only what pumas do, but why they do it. Logan and Sweanor explain how an understanding of puma evolutionary ecology can, and must, inform long-term conservation strategies. They end the book with their ideas regarding strategies for puma management and conservation, along with a consideration of the future of pumas and humans. Desert Puma makes a significant and original contribution to the science not only of pumas in desert ecosystems but of the role of top predators in all environments. It is an essential contribution to the bookshelf of any wildlife biologist or conservationist involved in large-scale land management or wildlife management.
Sneaker Wars
Author: Barbara Smit
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061246581
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Sneaker Wars is the fascinating true story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, two of the biggest global brands of athletic footwear. Adi and Rudi Dassler started their shoe business in their mother's laundry room and achieved almost instantaneous success. But by the end of World War II a vicious feud had torn the Dasslers apart, dividing their company and their family and launching them down separate, often contentious paths. Out of the fires of their animosity, two rival sneaker brands were born, brands that would revolutionize the world of professional sports, sparking astonishing behind-the-scenes deals, fabulous ad campaigns, and multimillion-dollar contracts for pro athletes, from Joe Namath to Muhammad Ali to David Beckham.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061246581
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Sneaker Wars is the fascinating true story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, two of the biggest global brands of athletic footwear. Adi and Rudi Dassler started their shoe business in their mother's laundry room and achieved almost instantaneous success. But by the end of World War II a vicious feud had torn the Dasslers apart, dividing their company and their family and launching them down separate, often contentious paths. Out of the fires of their animosity, two rival sneaker brands were born, brands that would revolutionize the world of professional sports, sparking astonishing behind-the-scenes deals, fabulous ad campaigns, and multimillion-dollar contracts for pro athletes, from Joe Namath to Muhammad Ali to David Beckham.
The Puma Blues
Author: Stephen Murphy
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486798135
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Originally published in the 1980s as comic books, these interrelated stories visualize life at the turn of the 21st century, when a lone government agent investigates the truth behind environmental degradation. Hardcover edition with new ending and more bonus material. Suggested for mature readers.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486798135
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Originally published in the 1980s as comic books, these interrelated stories visualize life at the turn of the 21st century, when a lone government agent investigates the truth behind environmental degradation. Hardcover edition with new ending and more bonus material. Suggested for mature readers.
The Puma Years
Author: Laura Coleman
Publisher: Little A
ISBN: 9781542022187
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In this rapturous memoir, writer and activist Laura Coleman shares the story of her liberating journey in the Amazon jungle, where she fell in love with a magnificent cat who changed her life. Laura was in her early twenties and directionless when she quit her job to backpack in Bolivia. Fate landed her at a wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Amazon jungle where she was assigned to a beautiful and complex puma named Wayra. Wide-eyed, inexperienced, and comically terrified, Laura made the scrappy, make-do camp her home. And in Wayra, she made a friend for life. They weren't alone, not with over a hundred quirky animals to care for, each lost and hurt in their own way: a pair of suicidal, bra-stealing monkeys, a frustrated parrot desperate to fly, and a pig with a wicked sense of humor. The humans, too, were cause for laughter and tears. There were animal whisperers, committed staff, wildly devoted volunteers, handsome heartbreakers, and a machete-wielding prom queen who carried Laura through. Most of all, there was the jungle--lyrical and alive--and there was Wayra, who would ultimately teach Laura so much about love, healing, and the person she was capable of becoming. Set against a turbulent and poignant backdrop of deforestation, the illegal pet trade, and forest fires, The Puma Years explores what happens when two desperate creatures in need of rescue find one another.
Publisher: Little A
ISBN: 9781542022187
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In this rapturous memoir, writer and activist Laura Coleman shares the story of her liberating journey in the Amazon jungle, where she fell in love with a magnificent cat who changed her life. Laura was in her early twenties and directionless when she quit her job to backpack in Bolivia. Fate landed her at a wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Amazon jungle where she was assigned to a beautiful and complex puma named Wayra. Wide-eyed, inexperienced, and comically terrified, Laura made the scrappy, make-do camp her home. And in Wayra, she made a friend for life. They weren't alone, not with over a hundred quirky animals to care for, each lost and hurt in their own way: a pair of suicidal, bra-stealing monkeys, a frustrated parrot desperate to fly, and a pig with a wicked sense of humor. The humans, too, were cause for laughter and tears. There were animal whisperers, committed staff, wildly devoted volunteers, handsome heartbreakers, and a machete-wielding prom queen who carried Laura through. Most of all, there was the jungle--lyrical and alive--and there was Wayra, who would ultimately teach Laura so much about love, healing, and the person she was capable of becoming. Set against a turbulent and poignant backdrop of deforestation, the illegal pet trade, and forest fires, The Puma Years explores what happens when two desperate creatures in need of rescue find one another.
Puma Dreams
Author: Tony Johnston
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 1534429794
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
“A lovely, beautifully illustrated story of a child's dream fulfilled.” —Kirkus Reviews “Beautifully illustrated with a strong conservation message.” —School Library Journal “A lyrical panoramic beauty of a book.” —BookPage From award-winning duo Tony Johnston and Jim LaMarche comes a stunning, lyrical picture book about a girl’s desire to see an elusive California puma in the wild that includes interesting facts about this beautiful and threatened animal. A girl visiting her grandmother longs for a glimpse of the solitary and rarely seen puma. Her grandmother tells her that if she’s patient, one day her wish will come true. But patience is hard, the girl thinks. So, the girl and her grandmother stand watch each day, and then finally, without warning, she sees the beautiful animal from afar. Knowing she may never see a puma again, she now knows it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect these increasingly threatened animals.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 1534429794
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
“A lovely, beautifully illustrated story of a child's dream fulfilled.” —Kirkus Reviews “Beautifully illustrated with a strong conservation message.” —School Library Journal “A lyrical panoramic beauty of a book.” —BookPage From award-winning duo Tony Johnston and Jim LaMarche comes a stunning, lyrical picture book about a girl’s desire to see an elusive California puma in the wild that includes interesting facts about this beautiful and threatened animal. A girl visiting her grandmother longs for a glimpse of the solitary and rarely seen puma. Her grandmother tells her that if she’s patient, one day her wish will come true. But patience is hard, the girl thinks. So, the girl and her grandmother stand watch each day, and then finally, without warning, she sees the beautiful animal from afar. Knowing she may never see a puma again, she now knows it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect these increasingly threatened animals.
The Puma Story
Author: Rolf-Herbert Peters
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corporation
ISBN: 9780462099828
Category : Footwear industry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Through unprecedented access to Puma archives and personalities, the author tells the extraordinary story of Puma's rise in the worlds of sport and fashion.
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corporation
ISBN: 9780462099828
Category : Footwear industry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Through unprecedented access to Puma archives and personalities, the author tells the extraordinary story of Puma's rise in the worlds of sport and fashion.
Puma's Lair
Author: John W Nalley Jr
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Jake's life was radically changed after his parents' death. Supposedly good neighbors turned out to be ruthless, cruel men who forced Jake out of his home. What seemed to be tragic turned out to be an adventure for Jake as he discovered new territory, new friends, and even gold in an unusual place. Puma's Lair is a novel which will surely cause the reader to exclaim, "Who would have thought it?"
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
Jake's life was radically changed after his parents' death. Supposedly good neighbors turned out to be ruthless, cruel men who forced Jake out of his home. What seemed to be tragic turned out to be an adventure for Jake as he discovered new territory, new friends, and even gold in an unusual place. Puma's Lair is a novel which will surely cause the reader to exclaim, "Who would have thought it?"
Incas: The puma's shadow
Author: A.B. Daniel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743432746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This first book of the internationally bestselling trilogy captures the life and love of the lost Inca civilization in all its savagery, and spirituality. Anamaya, daughter of an Incan princess, is conferred with the mysteries of the Inca Gods by the dying King. From now on, she will be the guardian of the Incan Empire. Yet, with no clear successor to the throne, the death of the King brings uncertainty to the Empire.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743432746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
This first book of the internationally bestselling trilogy captures the life and love of the lost Inca civilization in all its savagery, and spirituality. Anamaya, daughter of an Incan princess, is conferred with the mysteries of the Inca Gods by the dying King. From now on, she will be the guardian of the Incan Empire. Yet, with no clear successor to the throne, the death of the King brings uncertainty to the Empire.