Equilibrium thermodynamics in petrology: An introduction

Science & Math

Powell, Roger

Earth Sciences

Joanna Cotler Books

Harper&Row

Since 1066 when William the Conqueror took the throne, English and Scottish kings have sired at least 150 children out of wedlock. Many were acknowledged at court and founded dynasties of their own; several of today's dukedoms are descended from them. Others were only acknowledged grudgingly or not at all. In the 20th century this trend for Royals to father illegitimate children continued, but the parentage, while highly probable, has not been officially recognized. This book is a genuinely fresh approach to British kings and queens, examining their lives and times through the unfamiliar perspective of their illegitimate children. Interviewees include many of their descendants. But beyond personal narratives it also sheds light on the perennially fascinating topic of sexual habits; the links between politics, power, and patronage; the class system, scandal, and celebrity; and the different expectations we have of men and women.

Royal Bastards: Illegitimate Children of the British Royal Family

Biographies & Memoirs

Beauclerk-Dewar, Peter

Historical

Tempus

Fisher: Life History, Ecology, and Behavior

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Univ. of Minnesota Press

"Like the wolverine, the fisher is perceived as a mysterious, almost mythological animal, which lives a secretive existence in the forests of North America. Surpris-ingly, a considerable amount of research has been completed on this member of the mustelid family; however, few books deal with the fisher in a comprehensive manner. Powell has successfully written a book which appeals to the general public as well as the scientific community. . . . an excellent introductory reference." -Paul A. Gray, Canadian Field. The Fisher is the first in-depth study of all that is known about this fascinating mammal. Incorporating new research findings from the past decade in this second edition, Roger A. Powell skillfully examines contemporary knowledge of fisher biology, ecology, and behavior and places it in an evolutionary perspective that gives insight into how and why fishers evolved as they did. Included is detailed information on: -the anatomy, reproduction, and development of the fisher; -population dynamics and the history of continent-wide population declines and recovery; -habitat requirements; -food and hunting behavior; -the fascinating predator-prey relationship between fishers and porcupines; -spacing patterns and social organization; -energetics, conservation, and more... This classic reference, now revised and updated, is a valuable resource for biologists and wildlife managers who work with fishers, martens, and other members of the weasel family, as well as anyone interested in this North American mammal. Roger A. Powell is an associate professor in the Department of Zoology and Forestry at North Carolina State University. He received his B.A. from Carleton College and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. In addition to serving as coeditor of books on mammal morphology and ecology and the ecology of martens and fishers, he is the author of numerous professional and popular articles on members of the weasel family and other mammals.

Biological Sciences

Since 1066 when William the Conqueror (alias William the Bastard) took the throne, English and Scottish kings have sired at least 150 children out of wedlock. Many were acknowledged at court and founded dynasties of their own - several of today's dukedoms are descended from them. Others were only acknowledged grudgingly or not at all. In the 20th century this trend for Royals to father illegitimate children continued, but the parentage, while highly probable, has not been officially recognised. This book is a new, genuinely fresh approach to British "Kings and Queens", examining their lives and times through the unfamiliar perspective of their illegitimate children. Interviewees include many of their descendants. But beyond personal narratives it also sheds light on the perennially fascinating topic of sexual habits; the links between politics, power and patronage; the class system, scandal and celebrity; and the different expectations we have of men and women.

Right Royal Bastards: The Fruits of Passion

History

Europe

Burkes Peerage & Gentry Llc

The current Prince of Wales, our future King, has married his mistress and she will become, barring an accident, our next Queen Consort. This is a unique situation and one that is unlikely to be repeated. Of course, only seventy years ago, his great uncle was in a not dissimilar predicament which cost him his throne. Royal Sex shows how a certain number of key aristocratic families appear to have cornered the market in providing our monarchs with mistresses over successive centuries. The present Duchess of Cornwall is a prime example, her greatgrandmother, Alice Keppel was a mistress of Edward VII. The reason? To capture and exploit royal power and patronage by placing a mistress or favourite at the centre of power.

Royal Sex: The Scandalous Love Lives of the British Royal Family

Amberley Publishing

Royal Sex

MJF_Books

The scandalous love lives of the British Royal Family. The current Prince of Wales, our future King, has married his mistress and she will become, barring an accident, our next Queen Consort. This is a unique situation and one that is unlikely to be repeated. Of course, only 70 years ago, his great uncle was in a not dissimilar predicament which cost him his throne. Royal Sex show how a certain number of key aristocratic families appear to have cornered the market in providing our monarchs with mistresses over successive centuries. The present Duchess of Cornwall is a prime example, her great-grandmother, Alice Keppel was a mistress of Edward VII, as the Duchess was of Prince Charles. The reason? To capture and exploit royal power and royal patronage to place a royal mistress or favourite at the centre of power.

Royal Sex: Mistresses & Lovers of the British Royal Family

From the massive moose to the miniscule mole, 68 species of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan mammals are described in vivid detail by mammalogist Roger Powell of Ely, Minnesota. Roger is a Professor Emeritus of North Carolina State University with a broad range of expertise from Black Bears to fishers to weasels. All native (and introduced species) are covered from lynx to Least Chipmunk, from wolf to Woodland Jumping Mouse and from Snowshoe Hare to Short-tailed Shrew. Every page will provide an aha” moment and an exclamation of I didn’t know that!” You thought you knew our northern mammals... until you read this book!

Mammals of the North Woods (Naturalist Series)

Parenting & Relationships

Family Activities

Kollath-Stensaas Publishing

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