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Over a half century, Malibu went from an untamed ranch in the middle of nowhere to a paradise seeded with movie stars. Behind its transformation is the love story of Frederick and May Rindge. He was a Harvard-trained confidant of presidents; she grew up on a hardscrabble Midwestern farm; yet their unlikely bond would shape history.

How to Farm Conch is the most complete, practical guide ever written on sustainable conch aquaculture. Designed for beginners, coastal farmers, entrepreneurs, and conservationists, this book covers everything from broodstock selection and hatchery operations to grow-out systems, harvesting, processing, and profitable marketing. Whether you’re starting small or building a commercial operation, this guide provides step-by-step instructions, real-world strategies, and eco-friendly methods to legally farm queen conch while protecting wild populations.

From the author of the beloved The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, an imaginative celebration of T. Rex from hatching to adulthood Tyrannosaurus rex is a prehistoric celebrity. Exceeding 40 feet in length and weighing over 9 tons, the largest individuals of this dinosaurian species were intimidating...

Watermelon Snow weaves memoir, microbiology, and artistic antics together with descriptions of a sublime Arctic landscape. At the top of the warming world, Quarmby struggles with burnout and grief while an aerial artist twirls high in the ship's rigging, bearded seals sing mournfully, polar bears prowl, and glaciers crumble into the sea.