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Blending lyrical storytelling with a strong foundation in natural history, this book features stunning, scientifically accurate illustrations of various wildlife, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects. Informative sidebars and backmatter enhance the reader's understanding, making it both an artistic and educational experience.

Wild Design reveals the wonders of the natural world as never seen before, through the stunning, extraordinary, and functional forms created by animals, plants, and other organisms all around us.

You might walk right by a vernal pool and not notice it. Often mistaken for mere puddles in the woods, vernal pools are the source of life for many interesting creatures. These secret pools form every year when low places on the forest floor fill up with rain and melted snow. They soon become home to hatching wood frogs, spotted salamanders, and fairy shrimp. Even in late summer and fall, creatures such as turtles and snakes rely on these places for shelter and food.

A look at estuaries, their importance, and the organisms that live there.--

Every once in a while, God shows up in the middle of our ordinary lives. Yes, even in settings that we don't consider sacred like the grocery store, kitchen or on the ride to work God may reveal refreshing revelations that will encourage, empower and even educate us. Do you recognize it? Do you see it? Have you gotten the revelation? This book is designed to help us to see a God that cares about us enough to be involved with our everyday lives. As the author shares "God moments", called "Ridley revelations" in the midst of real life, we're challenged as individuals to look beyond the four walls of a church service but to see God in all of our human interactions as well. Whether you are a housewife, a minister, a parent, a Bible scholar, or a student, you will be able to relate to this book. A Little R and R invites you to rest, relate, laugh and reflect as God reveals extraordinary encouragement in the middle of ordinary experiences. Great for small group and book club discussions, personal or group Bible study this little book will have big impact as we see a God who shows up in unexpected places.