Биология
Различные книги в жанре Биология
Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation
Esteemed hunter and hunt seat equitation judge, trainer and clinician Geoff Teall provides the nuts and bolts of perfect riding position and demystifies the jumping course by breaking it down into pieces that are easily practiced at home.<p>“Geoff Teall is a member of a very lucky generation, one that was guided into their professional training careers by legendary teachers such as Gordon Wright, Wayne Carroll and George Morris. In this book, he presents his interpretations of their classical, traditional teachings in a vividly articulate, organized way. This isn’t just a book about how to ride, it’s a book about how to enjoy, appreciate and maximize your every experience with your horse…Reading and understanding Teall’s logical, simple approach to the physical, technical, and—above all—mental aspects of riding will help you look at your riding in a whole new way.” —<b><i>The Chronicle of the Horse</b></i>
Yosemite
This history of Yosemite follows it as the seat of controversy affecting the evolution of national parks, from its path-breaking establishment in 1864 as a grant to California, 1890 expansion into a national park, boundary reductions and loss of the Hetch Hetchy Valley, evolution of wildlife science, management practices threatening Yosemite Valley, and erosion of wilderness to the present day.
The Lion and the Elephant
Originally from Sweden, Charles John Andersson was a well-traveled man and a naturalist. Most of his work centered around the flora, fauna, and landscapes of Africa. In «The Lion and the Elephant,» he shares some of his knowledge with us about the physiology, mating habits, and social behaviors of these majestic animals, including their relationships with the local natives and the effects of the presence of man in their domains.