Nature and the natural world: general interest Books
The University Press of Kentucky The Olmsted Parks of Louisville A Botanical Field
Book SynopsisOffers the first authoritative manual on the 380 species of trees, herbaceous plants, shrubs, and vines populating the nearly 1,900 acres that comprise Cherokee, Seneca, Iroquois, Shawnee, and Chickasaw Parks. Designed for easy reference, this handy field guide includes detailed photos and maps as well as ecological and historical information about each park.
£30.40
Rutgers University Press A Practical Guide to the Marine Animals of
Book SynopsisThis guide to the marine life from Nova Scotia to North Carolina is designed for the ""nonexpert"", but aims also to provide coverage to meet the needs of those conducting biotic surveys and advanced studies in the region, with information in illustrated tabular form.Trade ReviewPollock's tabular format provides a more natural approach to organism identification. This well-written guide is an excellent supplementary text for a field-oriented marine biology course, but also stands well on its own. -- Kenneth A. Thomas * Hillsborough Community College *Pollock's exceptionally broad coverage, from sponges to marine mammals and including larvae and parasites, and his unusual approach of using tabular keys with associated illustrations should have considerable appeal for students, professionals, and anyone else interested in the identification of marine creatures. -- John H. Dearborn * University of Maine *At last a guide to fish as well as invertebrates with profusely illustrated keys and the most recent terminology. It is not only practical but authoritative as well. -- Howard Evans * Cornell University *Table of ContentsCh. 1. Groups of Marine Invertebrates Ch. 2. Gelatinous Organisms Ch. 3. Miscellaneous Worm-Shaped Organisms Ch. 4. Ectoparasites and Commensals Ch. 5. Zooplankton Ch. 6. Eggs and Egg Masses Ch. 7. Phylum Porifera, Sponges Ch. 8. Phylum Cnidaria Ch. 9. Phylum Ctenophora, Comb Jellies Ch. 10. Phylum Platyhelminthes: Class Turbellaria, Flatworms Ch. 11. Phylum Nemertea (Rhynchocoela), Ribbon Worms Ch. 12. Phylum Ectoprocta or Bryozoa Ch. 13. Phylum Mollusca Ch. 14. Phylum Annelida Ch. 15. Phylum Arthropoda Ch. 16. Phylum Echinodermata Ch. 17. Phylum Chordata App. Recommendations for Anesthetization, Fixation, and Preservation of Specimens
£40.50
Rutgers University Press In Search of Swampland A Wetland Sourcebook and
Book SynopsisIntroducing readers to the ecology and beauty of valuable natural resources, this book provides a field guide to wetland plants, soils, and animals. Including detailed descriptions and illustrations of more than 300 plants and 200 animals, it focuses on the northeastern and north-central regions of the United States.Trade ReviewTiner, a noted wetlands ecologist, has an evident affection for swamps, marshes, and bogs. In this readable yet comprehensive book, he proves to be an enthusiastic guide to all aspects of the wetland environment. In the first section, he gives a narrative description of wetland formation, function, and value. In addition to in-depth explanations of wetland science, Tiner offers the reader a view of ancillary sciences such as hydrology and archaeology. He concludes here with a chapter on the status of wetlands, reviewing trends in their destruction and protection. In the second half of the book he presents an identification guide with descriptions and line drawings of wetland plants and animals. He also includes a chapter on hydric soils, the swampy and soggy ground underlying all wetlands. Recommended as a good introduction to wetland ecology for academic and larger public libraries. —Randy Dykhuis, Michigan Library Consortium, Lansing * Library Journal *Ralph Tiner transforms 'wastelands' into national treasures. His book provides an accessible introduction to wetland ecology and management for students, the public, and wetland scientists. -- Aram JK Calhoun * associate professor of wetland ecology, University of Maine *Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations an Tables Preface Acknowledgements Part I: Wetland Primer 1 Swampland, Marshland, Wetland 2 Water, the Lifeblood of Swampland 3 The Birth and Growth of Swampland 4 Swamp Earth 5 Swamp Plants 6 Swamp Things 7 Swampland at Work 8 Swampland Now and Then 9 Swampland--Wasteland or Watery Wealth Part II: Wetland Identification Guide 10 Recognizing Wetland Plants 11 Interpreting Hydric Soils 12 Identifying Wetland Wildlife 13 Finding Wetlands and Their Boundaries 14 Typing and Evaluating Wetlands Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C
£34.20
Rutgers University Press New Jerseys Environments Past Present and Future
Book SynopsisUsing a case study approach to uncover the causes and consequences of decisions regarding land use, this book documents the innovations and compromises created in response to growing environmental concerns in New Jersey. Topics considered range from solid waste and wildlife management to the effects of sprawl on natural disaster preparedness.Trade ReviewThe Garden State is second to none when it comes to clashes of humanity and nature, and this is a valuable collection of treatises on several of the most notable ones. -- Alexander Lane * Environment Writer for the New Jersey Star-Ledger *The Garden State is second to none when it comes to clashes of humanity and nature, and this is a valuable collection of treatises on several of the most notable ones. -- Alexander Lane * Environment Writer for the New Jersey Star-Ledger *Table of ContentsIntroduction : Nature's next exit? or Why New Jersey is as important as Yellowstone National Park / Neil M. Maher A natural history of the life and death of a great American city : Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1850-2000 / Bryant Simon Solid waste management in "The garbage state" : New Jersey's transformation from landfilling to incineration / Eileen McGurty Oysters, public trust, and the law in New Jersey / Bonnie J. McCay Citizen expertise and citizen action in the creation of the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act / Heather Fenyk and David H. Guston The free fishing controversy of Sussex County, New Jersey / Robert W. Reynolds Tracking New Jersey's changing landscape / Richard Lathrop and John Hasse Evaluating the effects of historical land cover change on summertime weather and climate in New Jersey / Paul S. Wichansky [and others] A century of natural disasters in a state of changing vulnerability : New Jersey, 1900-1999 / James K. Mitchell
£31.00
Rutgers University Press Salt Marshes A Natural and Unnatural History
Book SynopsisExploring the fascinating biodiversity of salt marshes, this work offers information about the variety of plants, fish, and animals, the importance of these habitats, consequences of human neglect and thoughtless development, and insight into how these wetlands recover.Trade ReviewJudith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler put salt marshes into a broad environmental context. With chapters on marshland species, pollution, and restoration, this book is both valuable and encompassing for anyone interested in the future of salt marshes. -- John M. Teal * Scientist Emeritus, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution *Judith Weis and Carol Butler have created a clear, wide-ranging, nontechnical explanation of salt marshes that will engage readers at every level of knowledge. Coastal residents, biology students, environmental planners, consultants, and naturalists should read this book. -- Erik Kiviat * executive director, Hudsonia Ltd *In an accessible and sophisticated manner, SALT MARSHES draws on extensive ôlocal knowledgeö and a thorough grasp of much broader scientific literature to show the impact of humans on marshes and estuaries. This book is an important contribution to popular writing on coastal systems. -- R. Scott Warren * Temple Professor of Botany Emeritus, Connecticut College *Weis and Butler discuss in detail the plants and animals that populate marshes, arranged by general complexity, beginning with small invertebrates and insects. Next is a historical overview, introducing the calamitous, long-held belief that marshes are little more than wastelands and a painful exploration of invasive species and their effects. Ongoing restoration projects are also profiled, and the volume concludes with thorough notes. This account should make an informative treat for any armchair conservationist. * Publishers Weekly *The authors provide a detailed account of the biodiversity of salt marshes and the tremendous benefits that they provide to the natural world. By enhancing understanding of the benefits of these areas, the damage caused to coastal marshes may be avoided in the future if we remain vigilant. * Wildlife Activist *As Weis and Butler indicate in this work, salt marshes have a natural history, but a long unnatural history due to their use and misuse by humans. This resource adds to the small collection of books that focus on salt marshes and their biology and economic value to humans. Recommended. * Choice *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments IntroductionPart I: Natural History Salt Marsh Basics Primary Producers-The Plants Animals of the Salt Marsh-ConsumersPart II: Human Alterations to Salt Marshes Physical Alterations Pollution Biological Alterations: Non-indigenous Species Marsh Restoration and Management for Environmental Improvement Death and Rebirth of an Urban Wetland-The Hackensack Meadowlands Appendix: Species Index References Index
£25.19
Rutgers University Press Why Do Bees Buzz Fascinating Answers to Questions
Book SynopsisWhy do bees buzz? How do they breathe? What is a 'waggle dance'? And just what happens if they run out of honey? This title reports on the mysterious 'colony collapse disorder' that has affected honey bee populations, as well as other topics, such as their complex, highly social lives, and how other species of bees are different from honey bees.Trade Review"Why Do Bees Buzz? not only has the potential to satisfy curiosity and entertain, but will also recruit enthusiastic new investigators to bee research. Even in a format intended for the general audience, Evans and Butler are able to convey the vigor of scientific research on bees in an intriguing manner." -- Susan Fahrbach * professor of Biology, Wake Forest University *"Why Do Bees Buzz? provides updated and well-presented material about many questions the general public may have regarding bees. Evans and Butler precisely discuss the function of bees and why pollination is a vital part of the ecosystem, something of which all people should be aware." -- Diana Sammataro * co-author of The BeekeeperÆs Handbook, Third Edition *"Drawing on a vast and burgeoning literature on bees, this ambitious book is packed with interesting facts, both old and new." -- Gene E. Robinson * Swanlund Chair of Entomology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign *"Why do Bees Buzz? takes readers on a riveting journey through the life and times of these marvelous insects, while highlighting their economic and ecological importance. A thorough, engaging, and informative read." -- Mark L. Winston * FRSC, Academic Director and Fellow, Centre for Dialogue, Simon Fraser University *"This book is an interesting and authoritative read for the beekeeper-experiences or not. Why Do Bees Buzz serves the bee people of the world well. It's alluring style calls the uninitiated readers to keeping bees of their own. It is hard to put down." * Illinois State Beekeepers Association Bulletin *"This is a wonderfully engaging book that covers everything from the anatomy and physiology of bees to studies on their social structure. It is wide enough in scope and interest to make it a welcome addition to any library." * National Science Teachers Association Bulletin *"Intended for general audiences, the book draws heavily on scientific literature, giving readers a feel for the ongoing nature of scientific research; this is a real strength. Recommended." * Choice *"Why Do Bees Buzz? is a wonderfully engaging book that covers everything from the anatomy and physiology of bees to studies on their social structure. Much of its appeal lies in its scope." * Science Teacher *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments One. Bee Basics Two. Bee Bodies Three. Bee Behavior Four. Bee Love Five. Bees in the Hive Six. Bees at Work Seven. Honey Eight. Bees on the Move Nine. Bee Stings and Other Defenses Ten. Dangers to Bees Eleven. Beekeeping Appendices References Index
£20.69
Rutgers University Press Do Fish Sleep Fascinating Answers to Questions
Book SynopsisDo Fish Sleep? is organized in an easy-to-read and accessible question-and-answer format, filled with more than 55 photographs and over 100 interesting facts from fish biology basics to the importance of preserving and restoring fish diversity and healthy populations.Trade Review"Judith Weis's clearly written book will interest a wide range of readers, from educators to naturally curious young people." -- Howard Reisman * Professor Emeritus of Biology, Long Island University *"Fish, fish, and more fish—from minnows to sharks, mountain streams to ocean bottoms, and teeth to tail fins, if it's a fish question, it's answered here." -- John Waldman * author of Heartbeats in the Muck *"Do Fish Sleep? is a fascinating book covering just about every aspect of fish life for readers of every age. It's a book that the layperson or ichthyologist can read and comprehend in almost one sitting." * The East Hampton Star *"This book is a rich source of diverse information, covering all one might want to know about fish, beginning with fish biology and extending to fisheries management. The book is well written and provides an excellent introduction to a vast amount of information on the largest group of vertebrates. Recommended." * Choice *"Weis provides accurate, well-written, and succinct answers to each question. Overall, Do Fish Sleep? is a delightful read and makes the diversity and complexity of fish biology accessible to readers in a broad range of age groups and educational backgrounds." * Quarterly Review of Biology *"This book is for the person who wants to know if fish sleep or have other questions about fish or types of fish. The book answered both basic questions and complicated questions. This is not only for research, but also for people with a general interest." -- Elizabeth Willoughby * AAUP Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries *Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments One. Fish Basics Two. Where Fishes Live Three. Fish Bodies Four. Fish Lives Five. Fish Reproduction Six. Dangers and Defenses Seven. Watching Fishes Eight. Recreational Fishing Nine. Commercial Fishing Ten. Fish and Human Health Eleven. Research and Conservation Appendix: Public Aquaria in the United States References Index
£21.59
Rutgers University Press The Highlands Critical Resources Treasured
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Highlands is a valuable resource for those interested in the geology, hydrology, plant and animal life, and land use of this fourstate area. Environmental historians will be interested in the ways the collection brings together quantifiable scientific data with human histories. The collection clearly lays out how natural resources and ecosystem functions are invaluable to local and regional populations and offers readers a persuasive argument for responsible land use. After reading a selection or all of these chapters, readers will have a clear conception of the composition of the nature of the Highlands." * Environmental History *"The Highlands exemplifies why protection of New Jersey's Highlands is so important for the future of the state. It is an essential read on the multiple resources of the region." -- Julia Somers * Executive Director, New Jersey Highlands Coalition *"The Highlands is a thorough, comprehensive and significant study of a beloved region. It describes treasured landscapes, critical water resources and centuries of land use and convinces the reader that its future is our responsibility." -- Eileen Swan * Executive Director NJ Highlands Council *"The Highlands is an encyclopedic study of a cultural landscape. It is a comprehensive resource and a valuable reference for those interested in the Highlands region." * Ecology *"The Highlands makes a compelling case for land-use planning and resource management strategies that could help ensure a sustainable future for the region, strategies that could in turn be applied to other landscapes threatened by urbanization across the country." * Northeastern Naturalist *"This book should be useful to anyone interested in this 'backyard' region so close to the Philadelphia-New York-Hartford metroplex. Recommended." * Choice *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations and TablesPrefaceIntroduction Richard G. Lathrop Jr.Part I Geological Setting1 Bedrock Geology of the Highlands Alexander E. Gates and David W. Valentino2 Glaciation and Landscape History Scott D. Stanford3 Major Soils of the Highlands John C. F. Tedrow and Richard K. ShawPart II Water and Watersheds4 Groundwater and Surface Water Hydrology Otto S. Zapecza, Donald E. Rice, and Vincent T. dePaul5 Water Supply Resources Daniel J. Van AbsPart III Biodiversity6 Forest History of the Highlands Emily W. B. (Russell) Southgate7 Forest Ecology William S. F. Schuster8 Wetlands of the Highlands Region Joan G. Ehrenfeld9 An Overview of the Vascular Plants of the Highlands and the Threats to Plant Biodiversity Gerry Moore and Steven Glenn10 Wildlife of the Highlands Elizabeth A. JohnsonPart IV People and the Land11 Ironworking in the Highlands Theodore W. Kury and Peter O. Wacker12 Agriculture and Urban Development Patterns in the Highlands Richard G. Lathrop Jr.13 Open Space and Recreation in the Highlands Daniel Chazin14 Land-Use Planning and Policy in the Highlands Robert Pirani, Thomas A. Gilbert, and Corey Piasecki15 Future Vision of the Highlands Richard G. Lathrop Jr., Mary L. Tyrrell, and Myrna HallGlossaryNotes on ContributorsIndex
£41.40
MW - Rutgers University Press Walking on the Wild Side LongDistance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
Book SynopsisThe 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail runs along the Appalachian mountain range from Georgia to Maine. Every year about 2,000 individuals attempt to “thru-hike” the entire trail. Sociologist Kristi M. Fondren traces the stories of forty-six men and women who, for their own personal reasons, set out to conquer America's most well known, and arguably most social, long-distance hiking trail.Trade Review“Well-written, accessible, and succinct, Kristi Fondren’s Walking on the Wild Side tells the interesting story of the Appalachian Trail. Upon finishing a chapter, the reader is anxious to move onto the next one.” -- Alan Graefe * professor of recreation, park, and tourism management at Penn State University *"Fondren takes readers on the most memorable of journeys. She portrays hikers braving both environmental and social elements, and, with remarkable sensitivity, she reveals that they are not so different than the rest of us. The Appalachian Trail is a microcosm of American society, and a fascinating one at that." -- John P. Bartkowski * University of Texas at San Antonio *"If you dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail this book should be on your bedside table." * Hike Bike Travel *"Though the book's aims are primarily scholarly, its brevity and approachable colloquial style make it accessible for students and lay readers." * Library Journal *"Succinct, clear, and captivating … an excellent contribution to the reading lists of hiking enthusiasts, leisure and recreation managers, and sport studies scholars interested in nature and the environment." * Sport in American History *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments 1 From Georgia to Maine: The GA-ME Is Afoot 2 Hiker Trash: Constructing a Long-Distance Hiker Identity 3 April’s Fools: A Situated Subcultural Identity 4 In Search of Ithaka: Long-Distance Hiking as Spiritual Quest 5 The Appalachian Trail, an ATopia? Social Differentiation and Hierarchies among the Tribe 6 Hike Your Own Hike: What the Hiking Subculture Tells Us about American Society Appendix Research Methodology References Index
£105.40
University of Virginia Press The Best Read Naturalist Nature Writins of Ralph
Book SynopsisRalph Waldo Emerson is one of the most important figures in American nature writing, yet until now readers have had no book devoted to this central theme in his work. The Best Read Naturalist fills this lacuna, placing several of Emerson's lesser-known pieces of nature writing in conversation with his canonical essays.Trade Review“This book restores the ‘green’ Emerson to a deservedly prominent place in the narrative of American nature writing. Bringing the ecocritical community into contact with these theoretically rich, nature-focused texts is a vital contribution to contemporary environmental scholarship.” —David M. Roblinson, Oregon State University, author of Emerson and the Conduct of Life: Pragmatism and Ethical Purpose in the Later Work and Natural Life: Thoreau’s Worldly Transcendentalism"[I]t is abundantly clear that Branch and Mohs have created a wonderfully handy collection, one whose selection of pieces and editorial framing is very worthy of further investigation by those new to Emerson as well as by seasoned scholars." — ALH Online Review, XIX.1
£23.70
University of Virginia Press Virginias Wild Side
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Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. Edge of the Jungle
Book SynopsisEdge of the Jungle collects twelve amusing and heartfelt essays by naturalist Beebe on the destructive and comical activities of army ants and their leaf-cutting vegetarian cousins, the flight of enormous bats, tarantulas and the hawks that hunt them, and many other fascinating forms of tropical life.Trade ReviewMr. Beebe is a scientist, but he was certainly cut out for an epic poet. Where else is there such another combination of science and poetry, of observation and fancy, of fact and reveling, rioting, bejungled imagination? * Atlantic's Bookshelf *[Beebe's] writing is lucid; he exhibits an impeccable taste in verbal imagery; and he can, when he chooses, carry off a lyric flight without faltering or appearance of affectation. Apart from all other qualities, Edge of the Jungle is notable for its purely literary excellence. * The Nation *
£15.26
Cooper Square Press Beyond Cape Horn
Book SynopsisAuthor and explorer Neider writes about his third trip to Antarctica, telling of the beauty of the desolate land, its history, and the current ecological debates surrounding it.Trade ReviewNeider's journal-style book alternates between dramatic passages about the strange environment and its denizens, and penetrating-sometimes scythelike-discussions of the almost equally strange lives of the men who live and work there. * Los Angeles Times *A superb travel narrative. * Publishers Weekly *An extraordinary full book, stocked with facts, images, and feeling. * Kirkus *The book is an excellent introduction to the fascinating life and landscape of earth's least-known continent. * San Francisco Chronicle *[Beyond Cape Horn] does for the general reader what statistical and scientific expeditions have done for scientists to bring about a greater understanding of the complex area. * Denver Post *A vivid and memorable account which is enhanced by extensive interviews with Antartic explorers such as Sir Charles Wright, Laurence Gould, and Sir Vivian Fuchs (the first man to cross Antartica's landmass), Beyond Cape Horn is an exceptional blend of personal memoir and scientific treatise which is particularly recommended for those who appreciate travel, exploration, and the magnificence of untamed nature. * Wisconsin Bookwatch *
£12.59
John Wiley & Sons The Art of Seeing Things
Book SynopsisTopics covered in these essays include religion, philosophy, conservation, and farming. The essays seek to emphasize the process of the literary naturalist, specifically the connection the author makes between perceiving nature and how perception permeates all aspects of life experiences.Trade Review"So far as seeing things is an art, it is the art of keeping your eyes and ears open. The art of nature is all in the direction of concealment." - John BurroughsTable of Contents- "The Exhilarations of the Road"; - "A Walk in the Fields"; - "Reading the Book of Nature"; - "Emerson and the Pine Tree"; - "The Faith of a Naturalist"; - "Phases of Farm Life"; - "A Hunt for the Nightingale"; - "The Ways of the Sportsman"; - "Thoreau's Wildness"; - "An Outlook upon Life"
£19.90
University of Arizona Press Grand Canyon Place Names
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£5.95
University of Arizona Press Wind in the Rock
£21.56
University of Arizona Press Regreening the National Parks
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£21.56
University of Arizona Press Sabino Canyon
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£18.66
University of Arizona Press Divided Waters
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University of Arizona Press Reopening the American West
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University of Arizona Press Glen Canyon Dammed
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£21.21
University of Arizona Press Tequila A Natural and Cultural History
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University of Arizona Press The Nature of Cities
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University of Arizona Press The Last Cheaters Waltz
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University of Arizona Press Stories and Stone
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University of Arizona Press THE HANFORD REACH
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University of Arizona Press Playing with Fish and Other Lessons from the
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University of Arizona Press Kartchner Caverns
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University of Arizona Press Stones Witness
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University of Arizona Press Struggle Over Utahs San Rafael Swell Wilderness
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University of Arizona Press Natural Environments of Arizona From Desert to
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University of Arizona Press When the Rains Come
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University of Arizona Press The Desert Islands of Mexicos Sea of Cortez
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University of Arizona Press No Species Is an Island
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University of Arizona Press Frog Mountain Blues
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University of Arizona Press Natural Landmarks of Arizona
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University of Arizona Press The Desert Smells Like Rain
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University of Arizona Press Picturing Sabino
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University of Minnesota Press Deep Woods Wild Waters
Book SynopsisThe author of Old Turtle and a longtime wilderness guide charts a journey through the wilds of nature and the twists and turns of daily lifeTrade Review"Inviting as a dip in a cool northern lake on a sizzling summer day, Deep Woods, Wild Waters is a true gift. Douglas Wood’s memoir conveys the haunting beauty of the Northwoods with a naturalist’s eye. He recounts his life as a guide, musician, and writer—boy, father, and grandfather—and beckons readers to step away from modern, fast-paced lives to slow down, breathe, and discover the cosmos in a grain of sand."—Mary Casanova, author of Ice-Out"I felt I was traveling right alongside Douglas Wood while reading his evocative life stories. The depth of his emotional honesty is powerful and gives us a peek into why he creates such fine work. This book is a treasure."—Jim Brandenburg, photographer and author"In Deep Woods, Wild Waters, Douglas Wood has written more than a beautiful memoir. With the eyes of an artist, the soul of a poet, and the easygoing humor of a backwoods guide, he takes us on a journey through our shared landscape of mind and spirit, pointing out some of the major landmarks and encouraging us to go out and explore."—David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson"Deep Woods, Wild Waters is the most authentic and rich of Douglas Wood’s writings yet. It is as fluid as the water he paddles, as grand as the endless skyline he sees before him, and as poetic as the sound of the breeze in the pines and the symphony of the birds of a morning. Doug finds himself in this book. His images and stories urge you to find yourself in the only place it can truly be done—in nature. With Deep Woods, Wild Waters, Doug has, thus, risen to the pantheon of the great nature writers."—Don Shelby, explorer and veteran journalist "Douglas Wood has become much more than an outdoor writer, he has become an icon of the North Woods, and through his travels, paddles, books, and lectures he has moved thousands of people. He continues that tradition in this book. Like Sigurd Olson, he takes the reader along, he contemplates and shares, and in the end the knowledge belongs to the reader, and the desire to paddle, explore, and be outside is the true gift—the inspiration—of his writing."—Mike Link, author and former Director of the Audubon Center of the North Woods"While most of us are left speechless by gilded ripples on a moonswept lake, the mesmerizing call of the loon, or the crimson glow of embers, Douglas Wood has the words and weaves them well. He puts in poetic prose what we’ve all wanted to articulate during those magical moments of epiphany in the natural world. Doug refers to his as a ‘lucky life.’ We all share in that great fortune through this fine book. Many of us will resonate with Doug’s life reflections. Like him, my family heeded the siren call of the wilderness following an urban childhood graced by elders who engaged us with the natural world. And while that has meant a career of non-stop adventuring for me, Doug’s treks have been punctuated by reflective pauses that have now borne three dozen personally insightful books. This collection of his ‘landmarks’ covers a seasoned swath of childhood memories, northwoods tales, parenting anecdotes, and philosophical musings he’s gained around countless campfires."—Paul Schurke, polar explorer, author, and environmental educator"Douglas Wood's memoir is a classic. It's a book readers will want to return to again and again. There is a lovely flow and order to it all, but a reader can start at the beginning, the middle, or the end—the essays are that good. In fact, ‘The Stars of Sandfly’ alone is worth the purchase of the book."—Larry Dolphin, former Director of the J.C. Hormel Nature Center"This is a book meant to be read aloud – to be shared and enjoyed, like a campfire tale."—Great Lakes Echo"Many people are touched deeply while discovering the forest, streams, lakes, wildlife and plants that inhabit our North Woods. Very few, though, can take you there through words. Douglas Wood, musician and author, is one of the few."—Lake Superior Magazine"In Deep Woods, Wild Waters, Wood gathers a lifetime of aphorisms and lays them carefully like kindling to make sure that every anecdote sparks into epiphany."—Sierra Club"Our state can certainly be proud to be home to this master musician and storyteller."—Union-TimesTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments IntroductionThe Little LakeEcho Island to Lost BayThe Secret ForestStreams of ConsciousnessThe Gospel of RocksTime WastedBack to the GardenInto a Smaller WorldThe Great Day That DawnsBackcastThe Tao of the CanoeTurtle StoriesA Poem of FlowersBy the FireThe Last Sleep-OutThe PromontoryThe Art of the Tale: The Cold Demise of Coffee Cup CharlieDistant ThunderHaunts of the ManitouThe Wild WindMarshes of DoubtSwinging the CoffeeThe QuestFinding the FawnGumptionThe Stick ThrowersThe ClubHunting for Something EtherealWhere Red Squirrels LiveChanging SkiesBase CampThe Landscape of TimeHello to LifeDownstreamThe Stars of SandflyThe Education of a GrandfatherAll One TripAfterword
£17.09
University of Minnesota Press Ecologism Towards Ecological Citizenship Concepts
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MP - University Of Minnesota Press Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota
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University of Minnesota Press Sharing The Wonder Of Birds With Kids
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MP - University Of Minnesota Press The War Against The Beavers Learning to Be Wild
Book SynopsisA beguiling picture of the ups and downs of backwoods living - now in paperback!Trade Review"This is a fascinating story about the difference between the destructive forces of nature and the destructive forces of humans. It begins with a charming naivete and ends with a clear-eyed wisdom." -Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature"[Verena Conley's] Minnesota Walden is resplendent but also beset by natural and man-made plagues that continually threaten her serenity. The book's wisdom is that it reveals how she finally triumphs over her complex environment by recognizing that for the most part she doesn't have to."-Ross McElwee, director of Sherman's March and Bright Leaves"A great book to read aloud - especially in a car escaping a city." -David Black, award-winning screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and producerTable of ContentsContents AcknowledgementsPrologue: A Cabin in the WildernessPart I. Babes in the Woods Heading for the Wilderness Home Alone at the Cabin Summer Pleasures Forest Paths The Art of Ricing Winter Pleasures Of Mice and Men Round-robin with the Weasels Icy Roads Cabin Opener Tree-Planting Ceremony Bruno the Bear Blueberry Hill Raspberry Picking Devastation Part II. The War Against the BeaversThe War Begins Jim Rondeau Strange Bedfellows Tree Nailing Nature Attacks The First Trapper A New Beaver Dam The Logging Letter A Tour with the "Forest Coordinator"Amos, the Eco-Trapper Edna, the Woodswoman More Beaver Stories The First Victim A Silent Spring A New Plague Urbanization The Beavers Return Joe Ahearn Big Timber Wolves More Chaos "Nature's Ways" Back to Blueberry Hill Epilogue
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University of Minnesota Press Canoe Country Wildlife A Field Guide to the
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University of Minnesota Press Paddle Whispers
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Douglas Wood has caught Sigurd Olson's fire."-Les Blacklock, Wildlife artist and author"Paddle Whispers is a remarkable book, beautifully describing the inner journey to joy and meaning in nature, and in oneself. I heartily recommend this inspirational guide to a deeper experience of the natural world."-Joseph Cornell, Author of Sharing Nature With Children
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University of Minnesota Press Our Neck of the Woods
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword, Kathleen Weflen Introduction, Daniel J. Philippon Making Camp Trapper’s Cabin, Sigurd F. Olson In trappers’ cabins, the wilderness always sings. My First Trip Up North, John S. Sonnen To camp on Mantrap Lake, the “men” in the family must first conquer the “machine.” Deer Camp, Phil Aarrestad A deer camp enriches life and inspires growth. The Path Between, Holly Atkinson raveling the path from girlhood to womanhood between cabins. Sugar Bush Journal, Anne M. Dunn For Ojibwe families, maple sugar camp was a place of intense work and spiritual renewal. Mother’s Day in Rattlesnake Country, Susan Maas Weekend camping trips connect a family to their home state. Paying Attention Drawing Life from Nature, Vera Ming Wong Drawing becomes a way of seeing deeply, a meditation with open eyes. Lessons from a Young Explorer, Steve Dibb A young girl shows her father how to discover the treasures of the natural world. Birding with Ben, Mary Kroll A road trip for the birds brings together a mother and her son. Birding in the Fast-Food Lane, D. Scott Shultz Watching for hawks in the Twin Cities. Heart of the Hunt, Terri Sutton A vegetarian tries to figure out what hunting means to the hunter. Why I’m a Bowhunter, Tom Conroy Why do thousands of people take bows and arrows and set out for deer each autumn? The Apple Tree Stand, Marsha L. Kessler A bowhunter with a fear of heights inherits an eye-level tree stand. A Perfect Start, Dan Brown A first deer hunt becomes a boy’s rite of passage. Encountering Wildness The Road to Wild Places, Don J. Dinndorf Sometimes the roads don’t change, and the magic of wild places abides. The Bog, John Henricksson This tiny geological wonder is a wilderness by default. The Wagon Wheel, Joel M. Vance In the sprawl of the Wagon Wheel, woodcock shooting is at its best. The Strike Tree, Peter M. Leschak A tree delivers fire to its fellows. Adventure Underground, Cary Griffith Cave exploring is wet, cold, muddy—and enlightening. I Flew with Eagles, John K. Grobel High over Lake Pepin, the author encounters unexpected company. The Lurker, Tony Capecchi A St. Croix fisherman lands a monstrous sturgeon. Getting Wet Heron Lake Legacy, Lacey Rose Horkey A girl inherits her great-grandfather’s legacy of waterfowl hunting. Around the Next Bend, Tim Holschlag A river guide never fails to find something new on the Mississippi. Fishless Waters, Jan Zita Grover Learning to see in Minnehaha Creek. The River, Sheila Deyo The Mississippi weaves its way through one family’s history. Going with the Flow, Jim Dale Huot-Vickery &nb
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University of Minnesota Press Turn Here Sweet Corn Organic Farming Works
Book SynopsisIn telling her story of working the land, Atina Diffley reminds us that we live in relationships—with the earth, plants and animals, families and communities. A memoir of making these essential relationships work in the face of challenges from weather to corporate politics, this is a firsthand history of getting in at the “ground level” of organic farming.Trade ReviewTurn Here Sweet Corn is an unexpected page-turner. Atina Diffley’s compelling account of her life as a Minnesota organic farmer is deeply moving not only from a personal standpoint but also from the political. Diffley reveals the evident difficulties of small-scale organic farming but is inspirational about its value to people and the planet.—Marion Nestle, author of What to EatThis book is wonderful on so many levels: the swift moving and dramatic story of Atina and Martin Diffley, the farmers of Gardens of Eagan, as they confront wild weather, development pressure, and pipelines. The transformation of Tina into Atina, from confused teenager to strong, passionate, and committed leader in organic agriculture. A powerful argument for organic farming and a must read for anyone thinking of farming—a vivid and realistic picture of the beauties, satisfactions, and stresses of farming as a way of life. And finally, a vision of hope for the future: blending intuitive faith in our oneness with Nature, the most advanced biological science, and the power of community.—Elizabeth Henderson, author of Sharing The Harvest: A Citizen's Guide to Community Supported AgricultureWhat strikes me most about this amazing memoir is that for those of us who aren’t farmers but who are versant in such issues as organics, soil building, diversity, GMOs, certification and more—it is utterly different to hear how the farmer herself grapples with them in her daily life. Unlike reading about the same issues in an article, it’s immediate, powerful, tender, heartbreaking and above all, encouraging.—Deborah Madison,author of Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America’s Farmers’ Markets"An education on organic farming and its importance, as well as a heartfelt love letter to the land." —Kirkus Reviews"Like her own farm, this book offers an abundant crop: practical-minded readers will appreciate the how-to’s of soil building and crop rotation as well as information on the rigors of meeting FDA organic standards. Those seeking inspiration will enjoy the story of a single mother’s dogged effort to follow her bliss. All readers will enjoy the organic ethic beautifully demonstrated in the author’s close observation of and deep deference to nature. . . . a satisfying, instructive book." —Library Journal"In addition to being a charming memoir of love and living off the land, Diffley's debut is a timely tale of modern farming, the growing organic movement, and the problems that arise when urban development runs up against fertile fields. Equal parts anecdote and practical organic farming guide, this book is a powerful testament to the Diffleys' passion for their work and a terrific guide to the trials and tribulations of sticking to the land, sticking to the Man, and going organic." —Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsContentsCold, Hard WaterMy Name Is TinaIt’s Not HereThe Other Has My HeartForward through FirePast in the PresentSpring’s Fault, 1985Songbirds NestingAncient NeedRock and BirdHealth Is True WealthDrought of ’88Endangered SpeciesNomadsAs-If-It-Never-ExistedWhat to Hold on ToSubsoil Is the Mineral BaseEurekaIf Soil Is VirginMaison DiffleySpring Covenant, 1994Fertile GroundThe DifferenceThe Real World of Fresh ProduceLiving in the Relative PresentLooking to the FutureKale versus KochDefinitely Not FungibleSoil versus OilOrganic IntegrityHail Thaws into LifeNormal ProcessPostscriptGratitude
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University of Minnesota Press Trash Animals How We Live with Natures Filthy
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsForewordRandy MalamudAcknowledgmentsIntroductionKelsi Nagy and Phillip David Johnson III. The Symbolic Trash Animal1. See Gull: Cultural Blind Spots and the Disappearance of the Ring-billed Gull in TorontoGavan P. L. Watson2. Hunger Makes the WolfCharles Bergman3. Beauty and the BeastCatherine Puckett4. Managing Apocalypse: A Cultural History of the Mormon CricketChristina RobertsonII. The Native Trash Animal5. One Nation under Coyote, DivisibleLisa Couturier6. Prairie Dog and PrejudiceKelsi Nagy7. Nothing Says Trash like Packrats: Nature Boy Meets Bushy TailMichael P. BranchIII. The Invasive Trash Animal8. Canadas: From Conservation Success to Flying CarpBernard Quetchenbach9. The Bard’s Bird; or, The Slings and Arrows of Avicultural Hegemony: A Tragicomedy in Five ActsCharles Mitchell10. Fly-Fishing for Carp As a Deeper AestheticsPhillip David Johnson IIIV. The Urban Trash Animal11. Metamorphosis in DetroitCarolyn Kraus12. Kach’i: Garbage Birds in a Hybrid LandscapeJames E. Bishop13. Flying RatsAndrew D. BlechmanV. Moving beyond Trash14. Kill the Cat That Kills the Bird?Bruce Barcott15. An Unlimited Take of Ugly: The Bullhead CatfishKyhl Lyndgaard16. A Six-legged Guru: Fear and Loathing in NatureJeffrey A. Lockwood17. The Parables of the Rats and MiceKathleen Dean MoorePublication HistoryContributorsIndex
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