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How Birds Evolve: What Science Reveals about Their Origin, Lives, and Diversity: A Book Review by a Non-Science Person

10,000 Birds

Doug Futuyma believes in science and in the scientific basis of evolution. How Birds Evolve: What Science Reveals about Their Origin, Lives, and Diversity by Douglas J. The book is smartly organized into 12 chapters. How Birds Evolve: What Science Reveals about Their Origin, Lives, and Diversity by Douglas J.

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent focuses on this last question, but you might find yourself fascinated by the first two, which come early in the book but linger on in the imagination as author Danielle J. Well, I guess that makes sense when you think about it, smells are made up of organic compounds.)

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Meritorious Service Award goes to Phillip Nelson

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He stepped down in September 2022 as dean of Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) College of Veterinary Medicine after 15 years.

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The Science Behind Successful Sales

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In over two decades that I’ve worked in this industry, I’ve never encountered an organization that said to me, “You know what? Everyone wants to see that hockey stick curve of escalating sales performance that will take their organization to unprecedented levels of success. This year we’d be fine with flat or declining sales.”

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Journeys With Emperors: Tracking the World’s Most Extreme Penguin–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Kooyman was there to work at McMurdo Station (a large American research station that we hear about throughout the book) as technical assistant on a science mission involving fish. They are excellent science writers, patiently explaining the physiological processes involved in deep diving in penguins, seals, and human.

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What’s Up with the ABA?  Part II (Some Suggestions)

10,000 Birds

To attract new members and retain existing ones, the ABA must have a compelling vision that builds on its strength as the only national organization that represents birders. When I started birding, I viewed the ABA as an organization for bird-identification experts and hard-core listers, not as a place to start.

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5 Reasons Sellers are Leaving Your Organization

Sales and Marketing Management

According to a 2016 study by Radford, “[ sales] employee turnover is once again at five-year highs across most of the technology and life sciences sectors. Based on our research, we have outlined the top five reasons why your sellers may choose to leave your organization. Offered a better compensation package.

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