Bøker av Diane Morgan

Bred for loyalty, strength and endurance, the easy--going and sociable Siberian Husky is a very pure and ancient breed, dating back 4,000 years or more. First bred by the Chukchis, a semi--nomadic people of northeastern Siberia, to hunt reindeer and pull sleds, the Siberian is an active breed that loves the outdoors.

This is a comprehensive book about the Florida Manatee covering all the need-to-knows about the loveable sea cow. Covering evolutionary history, place in the world, anatomy, physiology, lifestyle, mythology, and interaction with humans, Manatees: A Comprehensive Guide to Floridäs Best-Known Marine Mammal will give readers a detailed knowledge of one of Floridäs staple marine creatures. Diane Morgan, known author on many types of mammals such as dogs, horses, and cats, has a vast knowledge of and love for manatees, giving her an earned authority on disseminating a much-needed updated guide to manatees.Most books on manatees are targeted towards marine biologists or children or are so old and outdated that some important facts, like conservation, are not covered as accurately as they need to be for today¿s standards. This book will fill a large gap in the discussion on manatees for adult audiences who are interested in the creatures and want to learn more about them. Perfect for Floridians who travel to natural springs, rivers, and ocean areas, Manatees is the book on manatees that anyone can pick up and read when interested in learning a fact or figure, or the history of how manatees were mistaken for mermaids by sailors.

The ruby is the world's most precious and rare stone. For the ancient Hindus, the ruby was Rajnapura: the Gem of Gems, at whose heart surges an eternal, unquenchable flame. She discusses the great stones and great heists of the ruby world-and the famous fakes, too-the great Black Prince and renowned Timur.

From the stones of Aaron's breastplate to the foundational rocks of the New Jerusalem, from the creation tales of South America to the blood stones of Burma, gems have taken their place in the mythology and magic of the human race. This book chronicles the background of gems. Each chapter herein covers a particular gemstone.

A travel guide to the outskirts of Aberdeen that explores the lands which encircle the city, spreading seamlessly round its heart like a great fan. It guides the reader from faded landmarks to vanished villages through an evocative trail of the past.

An engaging, clear-sighted book that covers all aspects of this rich, peaceful, and insightful tradition.

An introductory guide to the important elements of the world's largest religion, including the Quran, the Pillars of Faith, and the life of Muhammad, as well as Islamic history, customs and rituals, and contributions to world culture.

Morgan discusses the origin of the emerald, its peculiar structure, and its strange allure.

the Mahayana tradition, with particular attention to Pure Land Buddhism, the Buddhism of most Japanese- and Chinese-Americans; and Vajrayana, or Tibetan Buddhism, currently the fastest growing school of Buddhism in America.

This book offers a highly original and incisive reading of some of the lesser known and less lucid aspects of Kantian thought. Morgan's perspective of Kant is as a radical thinker rather than a concrete rationist.