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Wildflowers of Appalachia

By Keith Bradley

The special wildflowers of the Appalachian Mountains draw plant lovers from around the world for annual pilgrimages.

This guide to 105 of the area’s most beautiful and widespread species covers the region of Appalachia: the mountains and adjacent areas of the southern and mid-Atlantic states from Pennsylvania to Georgia, especially North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

This will be an indispensable resource to visitors of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah National Park and Appalachia’s other special places.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-59-6

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Keith Bradley

Keith A. Bradley has been passionate about the native plants and wildflowers of the eastern United States for over 20 years.

He has worked as a botanist for his entire career focusing on the conservation of rare and endangered plant species and the restoration of their habitat, particularly in peninsular Florida. He currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina.

Alligator of the Southern United States

By George L. Heinrich & Timothy Walsh

American Alligator of the Southern United States (Including Information on the American Crocodile and Spectacled Caiman): A Guide to Its Natural History.

This informative natural history guide is an excellent resource for all outdoor and nature enthusiasts. It describes all three crocodilian species found in this region of the United States.

The guide also features color photos that make it ideal for field use. Fascinating facts on ecology, adaptations communication, and life as an alligator are highlighted.

Common and scientific names, length, distribution, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, and status are described.

Tips on field identification and living safely with these giant reptiles are also presented.

The 12 panels of this laminated and waterproof guide fold up into a handy pocket-size, making it sturdy enough to withstand repeated use in the field.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-07-7

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George L. Heinrich & Timothy Walsh

George L. Heinrich is a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles.

A graduate of Memphis State University, his research interests focus on anthropogenic threats to Florida’s non-marine turtles. His company, Heinrich Ecological Services, is based in St. Petersburg, Florida and conducts wildlife surveys and research, natural history programming, and nature-based tours.

George is an invited member of the IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, served twice as co-chair of the Gopher Tortoise Council, and is the founding president of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust.

He has worked for a number of years on the conservation of gopher tortoises and has studied the ecology and conservation needs of diamondback terrapins as part of a University of North Florida research team since 1995.

George has received a number of awards from state and regional NGOs for his conservation work, the most recent being the Golden LEEF Award for Outstanding Contribution to Florida Environmental Education from the League of Environmental Educators in Florida.

Timothy J. Walsh became actively involved in herpetology at the age of ten and has maintained an obsession ever since.

At age twelve, he was mentored by Dr. Jim Layne of Archbold Biological Station and was co-author of his first scientific publication at age 14. Tim went on to receive a degree in Zoo Animal Technology and has worked in the zoo, aquarium and museum field since 1992. He held the position of Senior Herpetologist with the Tennessee Aquarium and as Collection Manager with the Chelonian Research Institute and has been involved in a variety of research projects with such species as Carolina diamondback terrapins, spotted turtles and Suwannee cooters.

Tim has a Masters Degree in Museum Studies with research interests in conservation education, history of natural history, and reconnecting children and adults alike with nature. He is a member of the IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, an avid outdoorsman, accomplished photographer, and book collector.

Snakes of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia

By George Heinrich

Snakes of North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia: This fact-filled identification guide is an excellent resource for all outdoor and nature enthusiasts.

This guide describes all 44 species of snakes and features color photos of each—including 6 venomous snakes—making it ideal for field use. Common and scientific names, average adult length, habitat, diet, and behavior are described. Tips on field identification and safety instructions are also presented.

The 12 panels of this laminated and waterproof guide fold up into a handy pocket-size, making it sturdy enough to withstand repeated use in the field.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-05-3

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George Heinrich

George L. Heinrich is a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles.

Turtles of North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia

By George L. Heinrich & Timothy Walsh

Turtles of North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia: This fact-filled identification guide is an excellent resource for all outdoor and nature enthusiasts. It describes all 29 species of turtles found in this region of the eastern United States.

The guide also features color photos that make it ideal for field use. Common and scientific names, average adult length, habitat, diet, and behavior are described.

Tips on field identification are also presented.

The 12 panels of this laminated and waterproof guide fold up into a handy pocket-size, making it sturdy enough to withstand repeated use in the field.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-54-1

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George L. Heinrich & Timothy Walsh

George L. Heinrich is a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles.

Timothy J. Walsh became actively involved in herpetology at the age of ten and has maintained an obsession ever since.

Spiders of Georgia

By Valerie Bugh

Spiders are everywhere and Georgia is no exception. Very few species are dangerous and these eight-legged allies are one of the most reliable and cheapest forms of pest control, gobbling up insects that carry diseases, infest homes and damage crops.

Learn to recognize many kinds of spiders with this durable laminated twelve-panel guide that folds up conveniently to fit in a pocket or pack.

Perfect for the casual observer, gardener, homeowner or curious naturalist, it serves as both a general introduction and a useful reference. Colorful photographs illustrate 100 spider species, including several of both male and female, in side-by-side comparisons with descriptive text highlighting size, habitat, and web type.

Representative webs are also shown, together with information about silk, venom and hunting techniques.

A small section features other arachnids, such as the Scorpion, Harvestman and Ticks.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-59-9

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Valerie Bugh

Valerie Bugh is a naturalist specializing in the arthropods of the Austin area, with interests in taxonomy and photography.

She runs the Fauna Project at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, leads insect discovery walks, provides insect/spider identifications, and gives talks to local organizations. Website: www.austinbug.com

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