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California is globally renowned for its biological diversity, including its wealth of unique, or endemic, species. Many reasons have been cited to explain this abundance: the complex geology and topography of its landscape, the special powers of its Mediterranean-type climate, and the historic and modern barriers to the wider dispersal of its flora and fauna. "Plant and Animal Endemism in California" compiles and synthesizes a wealth of data on this singular subject, providing new and updated lists of native species, comparing patterns and causes of both plant and animal endemism, and interrogating the classic explanations proposed for the state's special significance in light of new molecular evidence. Susan Harrison also offers a summary of the innovative tools that have been developed and used in California to conserve and protect this stunning and imperiled diversity.

When Susans' marriage to her much younger husbands ends, she embarks on new territory with online dating.Adventurous by nature, she sets out to explore the exciting, sometimes hazardous offerings online, much to the alarm of her family and friends. Her journey, often on her much- loved Harley Davidson - takes her from the breathtaking countryside of the Western Cape, its quaint villages and rugged coastline, to Europe, riding through the snow capped Alps and yachting in the Mediterranean Sea.Her candid account of her online dating encounters - some passionate and promising, some sadly disappointing and others still hilariously funny - is told by a successful independent mature woman, longing to meet her ideal partner. She believes he is out there somewhere, someone with a zest for life, who she can connect with, share her ambitions with, socialize with and have fun with. With the practical wisdom of an older woman, Susan is not blinded by her feelings, nor the declarations of "love" expressed by some of the men she meets, regarding these with a healthy dose of scepticism. Although not always easy for her, she manages to accept failed encounters with philosophical aplomb and many of these result in long- term friendships and playing scammers at their own game.

The Vikings were a fierce race of great warriors and sailors whose invasion of Britain brought much fear. But who were the Vikings? Why did they invade Britain? And what can we learn from them? This book looks at Viking culture, settlements, religion, myths, and legends as well as investigating the everyday life of the Viking people who changed the face of Britain.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

This series gives readers their first chance to explore British history and learn about some of the most important kings, queens and battles that shaped Britain. Using accessible language and an informative design, this series makes discovering the past fun and easy.

This series gives readers their first chance to explore British history and learn about some of the most important kings, queens and battles that shaped Britain. Using accessible language and an informative design, this series makes discovering the past fun and easy.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.