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En 150 questions et autant de réponses, Caroline Lepage nous entraîne dans les profondeurs aquatiques à la découverte de ses habitants aussi nombreux qu'interlopes ! Avec humour, Caroline Lepage répond à toutes ces questions qui vont vous révéler les plus grands secrets des océans et de ses habitants !

Caroline Lepage est passionnée par le monde animal. Auteur de nombreux livres sur le sujet, elle a décidé de s'intéresser aux pratiques sexuelles de plus de 100 espèces animales ! Hérisson, lézard, baleine, panda, limace, kangourou... son livre passe la faune au crible du sexe ! Quels sont les animaux les plus actifs ou à l'inverse les rois de l'abstinence ? Le bonobo est-il vraiment à la hauteur de sa réputation ? Et la girafe est-elle gênée par sa grande taille ? La hyène sait-elle séduire ? Du poulpe et du flamant-rose, quel est le plus fidèle ?

This gripping true story follows a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure—perfect for fans of Cheryl Strayed.​ During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of...

The path to becoming a successful beekeeper begins with a deep understanding of the bees themselves. Taking an approach that is both holistic and practical, Tara Chapman, founder and operator of Austin's beloved Two Hives Honey, begins with a primer on honey bee biology and nutrition as well as beehive architecture. (Did you ever wonder why honey combs are composed of tiny hexagons?) A little scientific knowledge goes a long way.

On an August night in 1893, the deadliest hurricane in South Carolina history struck the Lowcountry, killing thousands—almost all African American. But the devastating storm is only the beginning of this story. The hurricane's long effects intermingled with ongoing processes of economic downturn, racial oppression, resistance, and environmental change. In the Lowcountry, the political, economic, and social conditions of Jim Crow were inextricable from its environmental dimensions.

At 35, Leslie Buck made an impulsive decision to put her personal life on hold to pursue her passion. Leaving behind a full life of friends, love, and professional security, she became the first American woman to learn pruning from one of the most storied landscaping companies in Kyoto. Cutting Back recounts Buck's bold journey and the revelations she has along the way.