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Book SynopsisIn the era of the Anthropocene, artists and scientists are facing a new paradigm in their attempts to represent nature. Seven chapters, which focus on art from 1780 to the present that engages with Nordic landscapes, argue that a number of artists in this period work in the intersection between art, science, and media technologies to examine the human impact on these landscapes and question the blurred boundaries between nature and the human. Canadian artists such as Lawren Harris and Geronimo Inutiq are considered alongside artists from Scandinavia and Iceland such as J.C. Dahl, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Toril Johannessen, and BjÃrk. Table of ContentsList of Color Plates List of FiguresList of ContributorsIntroduction: Artistic Visions of the Anthropocene North: ClimateChange and Nature in Art GRY HEDIN & ANN-SOFIE N. GREMAUDPART IInteraction between Art and Science 1 Anthropocene Beginnings: Entanglements of Art and Science in Danish Art and Archaeology 1780– 1840 GRY HEDIN2 A Montage of Notes from Svalbard: Mediating the Arctic throughArtistic Research EVA LA COURPART IIChanging Narratives of the Anthropocene and the North 3 Northern Landscape and the Anthropocene: A Long View MARK A. CHEETHAM4 "We All Have to Live By What We Know": Activating Memoryscapes in the North Baffin Inuit Drawing Collection to Understand Arctic Environmental Change NORMAN VORANOPART IIIMedia and Blurred Boundaries between Nature and the Human 5 Conversations between Body, Tree and Camera in the work of Eija-Liisa Ahtila KATARINA WADSTEIN MACLEOD6 Toril Johannessen’s In Search of Iceland Spar: Truth and Illusion in the Anthropocene SYNNØVE MARIE VIK7 From within the Porous Body: Modes of Engagement in Björk’s Biophilia Album ANN-SOFIE N. GREMAUDBibliography 156Index 169

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Book SynopsisMost people believe that we should help others in need. This book argues that we should also help starving, wounded and sick wild animals. It will be of interest to scholars of philosophy, as well as to a non-specialist audience, including policy-makers and members of environmental and animal charities.Trade Review'Animal Ethics in the Wild makes a powerful case for helping wild animals. It also provides the most comprehensive treatment to date of the incredibly important, and yet incredibly neglected, problem of wild animal suffering. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in combating speciesism.' Kyle Johannsen, Trent University'Catia Faria has for some years been a pioneer in the effort to make both moral philosophers and members of the wider public think seriously about the appalling suffering that many billions of animals endure in the wild every day. In this book, she states the case for beneficent human intervention and then meticulously analyses and rebuts a large variety of objections that have been or might be made to her proposal. This book is thus a carefully argued and timely discussion of a highly serious moral problem that remains tragically underappreciated.' Jeff McMahan, Sekyra and White's Professor of Moral Philosophy, University of Oxford'Catia Faria does several important things in Animal Ethics in the Wild. First, she provides a detailed yet accessible account of commonly deployed moral arguments for protecting animals from harm, and then shows why those arguments also apply to free-living or wild animals. Further, Faria encourages people - like me - to think more carefully about who our ethical values applies to, and then to rethink what our ethical commitment to wild animals requires of us. This book has the power to change readers' behaviour as its implications are at once radical and simultaneously self-evidently logical.' Siobhan O'Sullivan, UNSW Sydney'Catia Faria's book develops a powerful, thought-provoking and comprehensive defence of the controversial argument that there's an obligation to help suffering wild animals, whatever the cause of their suffering. Faria makes an important intervention into current ethical debates about animals, and her book is strongly recommended for scholars of animal and environmental ethics.' Clare Palmer, Texas A&M University'This book is devoted to an ethical issue that has the particularity of being largely neglected by moral philosophers, even though it concerns those individuals who are the most numerous and who suffer the most. Its author succeeds in completely reversing the usual burden of proof: those who, after reading the book, wish to continue denying our moral duty to reduce the suffering of animals living in the wild will have to find a mistake in Catia Faria's simple, effective, and rigorous demonstration to the contrary. No doubt a little shaken by this read, the rest of us will most likely see these ideas settle in slowly. As our immediate reaction wears off, our perplexity will likely give way to acquiescing to the author's very ambitious yet seemingly inescapable conclusions.' Valéry Giroux, Associate director of the Centre de Recherche en Éthique (CRE), University of Montreal'Brilliant and eloquent. Animal Ethics in the Wild is a strong and firmly grounded call to us all to consider the need for helping animals in nature. Catia Faria makes an extremely compelling case for the reasons we have to intervene in nature to reduce animal suffering, while she thoroughly dismantles the major anti-interventionists arguments. A definitive work. A major contribution to animal defence from a superbly lucid thinker.' Núria Almiron, Co-director of the UPF-Centre for Animal Ethics'Impeccably analytical and elegantly structured around Albert Hirschman's distinction between appeals to futility, jeopardy, and perversity, I know of no more thorough defense of intervening in nature to reduce animal suffering than Catia Faria's lucid book.' Paula Casal, ICREA Research Professor, Pompeu Fabra University'Faria has written a wonderfully clear, rigorous and compelling book in defence of intervening to alleviate wild animal suffering. This is the book that everyone interested in wild animal ethics must read. And it is also the book with which those seeking to defend the widespread intuition to 'leave nature alone' must grapple.' Alasdair Cochrane, University of Sheffield'From now on, the starting point of discussions of the suffering of wild animals, and of what we should do about that suffering, will be Catia Faria's superb account of these issues in Animal Ethics in the Wild.' Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation and Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University'In recent years, interest in wild animal suffering has increased significantly, but long before that Catia Faria was already a pioneer on this topic. Her long-awaited book, Animal Ethics in the Wild, is a groundbreaking contribution that makes a compelling case for why this is a very important, yet often overlooked, problem. The book explores in careful detail the normative underpinnings of our reasons for helping wild animals to prevent the natural harms they suffer. I hope this book will be widely read, as anyone interested in what we owe animals would benefit greatly from it.' Oscar Horta, Professor of Moral Philosophy, University of Santiago de CompostelaTable of Contents1. Moral considerability; 2. Speciesism; 3. Wild animal suffering; 4. Perversity and futility; 5. Jeopardy; 6. Relationality; 7. Priority; 8. Tractability.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A visual diary of Kim’s Sistine Chapel-like endeavor.” — Outside “A masterwork.” — Lulu Garcia-Navarro, NPR “A richly detailed book.” — Fast Company “This is a beautiful, inspiring and informative book about an astonishing and bold project.” — BBC Wildlife Magazine “It creates its own space and purpose that dazzles with the color and life of its paintings and intrigues with the story it tells.” — LA Review of Books “This book is highly recommended to fans of art, birds, or, especially, both.” — The Birder’s Library, Best Bird Books of 2018

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Book SynopsisA delightful photographic journey into a year in the life of a team of sled dogs, based on Braverman’s wildly popular Twitter feed.When Blair Braverman started posting pictures of her dog team on Twitter, she had no idea the response she would get. Being a musher, after all, isn’t just about racing—raising dogs from puppyhood to retirement (and beyond) is a full-time job. She and her husband, musher Quince Mountain, wanted to share stories about life with their dog team. And not just the big stuff, like expeditions and wild animal encounters, but also the everyday things: the challenge of storing a thousand pounds of raw meat, scouting new trails with the dogs, the decisions that go into putting a team together, how she trains puppies to be brave. These were goofy stories, scary stories, heartfelt stories, stories that clearly connected with people and kept going viral.Inspired by those connections, Dogs on the

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Book SynopsisA brilliant and hilarious collection of photographs, featuring 50 pairs of gorgeous men and candid canines When the world has you down, there's no better way to instant happiness than handsome men paired with cute puppies. In this new book from the creators of the popular blog Des Hommes et des Chatons, you'll find an original collection of 100 clever photo match-ups, with a heartthrob human on one page and a pooch in a similar pose or with a similar expression on the next.Taking a walk.Playing catch.Basking in sunshine.Toweling off after a bath.Can't decide between man or man's best friend? Well, with Men & Dogs, you don't have to choose.

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Trade Review"Book of the year."--Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Blackwell's Bookshop" (5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM) "Magnificent, bravura, beautiful and astoundingly interesting."--Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Sunday Times" (5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM) "Spell-binding, brilliantly executed, extraordinary."--Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Guardian" (5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM) "A rich mixture of science, mythology, and literature, whose plethora of entertaining digressions left me impressed."--Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "A sublime rumination on existence. In twenty-seven exquisitely crafted cameos, Caspar Henderson reveals the hidden wonders of life in all its exuberant strangeness, at the same time illuminating our own place in the world. Simply stunning."--Callum Roberts, author of Ocean of Life "A wonderful book! With the precision of a scientist, the elegance of an artist, and the minatory power of an Old Testament prophet, Caspar Henderson exhorts us to pay attention to the other species on our endangered planet and learn from them before it is too late."--Richard Holloway "An utterly extraordinary book: a glorious and genre-bending grimoire; a spell-book of species that entranced me from its first page. Wonderful in the richest senses of the word, as well as witty, moving, urgent, and beautiful."--Robert Macfarlane, author of The Wild Places and The Old Ways "Caspar Henderson is a zoological Borges, taking us on a fascinating and exhilarating journey through the labyrinth of natural history. This book is a brilliant and original meditation on what the animal world can teach us about who we are and who we want to be. It weaves an unforgettable spell."--Roman Krznaric, author of The Wonderbox "If you're interested, as I am, in weird details about weird animals, this is the book for you. Caspar Henderson takes us on an eye-opening tour of real animals that no sane human could ever have invented."--Frans de Waal, author of The Age of Empathy "Wondrous, capacious and strange."--Simon Critchley, author of The Book of Dead Philosophers "The Book of Barely Imagined Beings is one that Pliny would have envied, Darwin applauded, and Borges relished. It celebrates the playful imagination of the universe, capable of dreaming up the zebrafish and the yeti crab; it also celebrates our delight in reading in claws and feathers lessons about our own miraculous self. In these days of doom and gloom, I can think of nothing more rejoicing than Caspar Henderson's magical book."--Alberto Manguel, author of The Library at Night "With illumination-style flourishes, hand-drawn illustrations, and in-margin notes, from a purely aesthetic and bibliophilic point of view, The Book of Barely Imagined Beings is as magical as its name suggests. . . . Both aesthetically pleasing and scientifically intriguing, it would make an inspiring addition to any natural history collection."--Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Evolve Magazine, Natural History Museum" (8/1/2013 12:00:00 AM) "When it comes to nature, the truth is often stranger and more wondrous than fiction, especially in Caspar Henderson's Book of Barely Imagined Beings. The book illustrates the weird and wild histories of unusual--but real--species, including human beings, offering the reader elaborate illustrations, annotations, and much lore. And lurking in the margins is Henderson's suggestion that just as a medieval bestiary's mythical monsters reveal the values of a bygone era, the creatures that fascinate us today reveal much about us."--Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Nature Conservancy" (6/1/2013 12:00:00 AM) "This readable volume will appeal to the serious reader with broad interests in science, mythology, folklore, and speculation on questions of the human condition." --Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Library Journal" (5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM) "Tangentially inspired by Jorge Luis Borges's Book of Imaginary Beings, and assembled like a cabinet of curiosities, journalist Caspar Henderson's first book highlights what nonhuman species reveal about being human. The disarmingly human face of the Axolotl salamander introduces a reflection on evolution, which wanders into the history of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, before landing on the question of what the Axolotl's ability to regenerate limbs can reveal about stem cells. It's an oddly anthropomorphic argument to abandon anthropomorphism, but as exotic salamanders and transparent octopi give way to miniscule water bears, whiskered owlets, and the honey badger, Henderson's contagious awe of life effortlessly advances his argument. The captivating habits of these beings are given significant scientific backbone, before digressing into a free-flowing discourse." --Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Publishers Weekly" "Present knowledge, together with environmental trouble, make it a natural time to update the bestiary in writing, and to tour nature's brilliance in light of honest science. That's exactly what the English author Caspar Henderson has done with his The Book of Barely Imagined Beings: A 21st Century Bestiary."--Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "New Yorker" (5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM) "As humanity begins to grapple with the likelihood of extraterrestrial life, we're also reaching a fuller understanding of just how alien organisms can be right here on Earth. It is against this backdrop that Caspar Henderson offers The Book of Barely Imagined Beings, an illustrated, alphabetical compendium of some of the weirdest, wildest forms of life on Earth. . . . Henderson approaches his material with a deep respect for evolutionary science and a sophisticated understanding of the ways humans have tried to make sense of the natural world and our place in it." --Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Bookforum" (7/15/2013 12:00:00 AM) "A beautiful work that celebrates Earth's extraordinary species, with the look and feel of a Victorian treatise." --Richard Fortey, author of Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms "Nature" (7/15/2013 12:00:00 AM)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A sumptuous coffee table book, stunningly beautiful in its many full-page reproductions. . . . Here is a book that will put readers in a celebratory mood and, with the rustling of each page, stir a sense of wonder."-- "Enterprise-Record" "Beginning in the seventeenth century with the Flemish baroque period and continuing to the present, this book is a treasure trove of beautiful artwork and beautiful birds. . . . Full-color reproductions (many full page), mostly of paintings, lead readers through a history of art and artwork and of how the Western world has viewed birds since the 1600s. The artists are grouped mostly by time period but also by theme, as exploration and the scientific age changed the nature of illustration and spurred public interest in the environment and bird watching. Most of the artists are British or American, with a handful of Continental Europeans and artists working in the colonial realms of the time. Several women artists are included, from Lady Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim (1763-1807) to Elizabeth Butterworth (1949-). . . . Recommended."-- "Choice" "Exquisite. . . . Ornithological gems such as Joseph Wolf's gorgeous Crimson-bellied Tragopan, Roger Tory Peterson's flock of flamingos in the Andes, and James Fenwick Lansdowne's rainbow-plumed Chinese pheasant reveal not only the sophistication of avian art, but the extravagant global variety of avian species."--Laurence A. Marschall "Natural History" "People have been trying to depict birds for 40,000 years, but Lederer suggests that their efforts really took flight some four-hundred years ago, in the work of Flemish artists such as Frans Snyders (Concert of Birds) and Carel Fabritius (The Goldfinch)."-- "Apollo" "Art history and the history of science intertwine in this beautiful tribute to the scientific illustration of birds."-- "American Scientist" (12/11/2019 12:00:00 AM) "[There is] a growing subgenre of books about birds and art. This a rather catchall category of how-to's, art/gift books, and scholarly titles such as the recently published The Art of the Bird. . . . But, it is an important one, since birding could not exist without art. It allows us to identify birds, appreciate finer details of their beauty and anatomical construction that we might otherwise overlook, respect their specific and adaptive habitats, and communicate their beauty and value to others."-- "10,000 Birds" "The Art of the Bird makes any bird painting aficionado yearn for more."-- "Wall Street Journal"

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Book SynopsisA richly illustrated exploration of the astonishing diversity in sexual characteristics and behaviors of plants from the fig-tree to the sacred lotus.Why do some plants flower while others do not? What happens during pollination? How can the Haleakalā silversword reproduce all alone? In Sexus Botanicus, artist and writer Joanne Anton sheds light on the fertilization process of plants and relates their origins and their spectacular diversity. While sexuality has long been a source of interest for us humans, we sometimes forget to consider its primordial role in evolution. Without sexuality and the genetic union it enables, life would not assume the biodiversity it displays. Sexus Botanicus introduces us to a wide range of extraordinary specimens, some very ancient and still with us, and some their descendants by millions of years: time-traveling plants (from the wedding of a mushroom and an alga 450 million years ago to the amorous mosses that help maint

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Hall has consistently managed to capture patterns, textures and colors . . . as if they were created on an easel. David Hall is an inspirational master who clearly hasn't yet gotten all of the recognition that he deserves." -- Peter Symes * X-ray Magazine *"This book is a work of art from every possible angle - from the exquisite photographs, to the book's design, to its flawless printing and production process. . . . Hall has everything right in this book. There is nothing extraneous, and nothing missing. This is a complete and moving immersion in the breathtaking underwater world of the Pacific Northwest." -- National Outdoor Book Award Foundation, winner for Design and Artistic Merit"Dispelling the myth that cold, murky waters equal boring waters, Hall has captured the staggering beauty and variety of marine life found in the Pacific Northwest. Although the animals themselves are truly amazing, it is Hall's creative eye and masterful photographic technique that really sets this book apart." -- Jemima Greaves * Outdoor Photography Magazine *"Hall's images - which, at times, appear to be photographs of life on another planet - reflect not just the amazing diversity of sea life in local waters, but also the spectacular carnival of colors hidden just below the surface." -- Brangien Davis * Seattle Magazine *"He depicts our underwater world in a way that will amaze scuba divers and art lovers alike." -- Tracey Sherlock * Vancouver Sun *"The level of consistency and standard of imagery is quite exceptional and it captures the wild spirit of this corner of the planet page after page. . . . It is difficult to imagine that there will ever be a better collection of photographs to come out of this area." -- Peter Rowlands * Underwater Photography *"This book offers a fascinating view of the cold-water ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest and artistically illuminates the intriguing underwater world. Hall's images celebrate and explore the amazing diversity found in this valuable and vulnerable ecosystem." -- Jenny Montgomery * Photo Life *"Using state-of-the-art equipment, innovative techniques and electronic strobes, David Hall shows up an underwater world surprising to those who think color and diversity belong to the tropics." -- Marilyn Dahl * ShelfAwareness *"You will never look at the slate-gray waters of Puget Sound with the same eyes after perusing these photos." -- Mary Ann Gwinn * Seattle Times *"An exuberant celebration of northwest coast marine life said to be the most diverse and spectacular of any coldwater ecosystem on the planet." * Diver *"David Hall’s superb images come from one of the most unlikely underwater venues, the Pacific Northwest, where the waters are frigid and often clouded with phytoplankton. . . . Yet these photographs are filled with subtle coloration, and so uniquely composed that you are often left wondering how he did it." -- Laurence A. Marschall * Natural History *"Oh, what photos! . . . Hall showcases the arrays of magnificent nudibranches, intricately patterned chitons and colorful sea stars. At the other end of the spectrum, he reveals the remarkable camouflage of octopi and other creatures." -- Barbara Lloyd McMichael * The Bellingham Herald *"A visual delight." -- Janice Williams * Tri-City News *"A visual feast of Pacific Northwest sea life served with a science lesson on the side. Hall captures personality and emotion where you least expect it." -- Brian Colella * Seattle Met *"An incredible photographic showcase of marine life of the Pacific Northwest, Beneath Cold Seas offers spectacular imagery of the undersea world in our region. Numerous amazing images are accompanied by interesting text that explains the images and the challenges of high-end photography in the frigid waters of the Pacific Northwest." -- Peter G. Williams * Out There Monthly *"Cayman Islands, pffft. Hall’s stunning photographs of life beneath the waters of the Pacific Northwest show that cold waters are every bit as luridly colorful as their more temperate counterparts." -- Steve Casmiro * Adventure Journal *"One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time." -- Ask_Kelly's Blog * OhRanger.com *"Rarely photographed underwater creatures can appear alien-their cloudlike, luminous bodies more heavenly than earthly. The cold, dark waters of the Pacific Northwest teem with these otherworldly animals. Renowned photograph David Hall's book documents this delicate ecosystem." -- Della Watson * Sierra Magazine *"The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile." -- Abby Luby * Westchester Guardian *"What's most striking about the book is the color and vibrance that photographer David Hall was able to capture. It's a bit mind-blowing to imagine that hooded nudibranches and grasping octopi found in the book live in the inky depths abutting our very own rocky shores." -- Mirissa Neff * San Francisco Bay Guardian *"Hall's writing is as eloquent as his full-color photos, with touching vignettes about his curiosity for and experiences shooting crabs, jellyfish, nudibranchs and octopi, and why he goes to such physical extremes to get these cold-water critters on camera." * Undercurrent *"From brilliant anemones to illuminated squid to rococo sea slugs, Hall has documented an Aladdin's Cave worth of visual wonders." * Bensozia *"With Beneath Cold Seas, David Hall highlights his work in the frigid waters of the Pacific Northwest, home of the diverse and visually spectacular marine life of this cold-water ecosystem. From tiny, candy-striped shrimp to giant Pacific octopus, rockfish schooling among kelp to orchid sea stars, Hall’s stunning photographs reveal both the symbiotic and predatory relationships that can be found in these waters." * e-Morfes *Table of ContentsForeword / Christopher Newbert Preface / David Hall Introduction / Sarika Cullis-Suzuki Photographs and Vignettes Crabs Hooded Nudibranchs and Jellyfish Sockeye Salmon Steller Sea Lions Wolf-eels and Harbor Seals The Warbonnet and the Octopus Notes on the Photographs About the Photography

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Book SynopsisThe how-to handbook that exactly explains and illustrates the step-by-step processes for drawing complete, succesful landscapes and seascapes and teaches the fundamentals of good composition as well as the separate picture elements. This guide combines the simplest kind of scenery sketching with the most complex renderings to give every artist, beginner or professional, essential scenery drawing techniques.More than 900 diagrams, pictorial explanations, and pictures

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Book SynopsisSince the 18th century, scientists and artists together have embarked on a succession of perilous expeditions to document the natural world. Expeditions and Endeavours presents a stunning selection of some of the images that were created as a result of these great voyages of natural history discovery.

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Book SynopsisThis stunning 1000-piece puzzle features an awe-inspiring breaking wave from Instagram sensation Clark Little.Dive deep with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle that captures the breathtaking beauty of a breaking wave. With a finished size of 20 x 27 inches, you can immerse yourself in hours of puzzling and watch the wave rise and form under your hands.Critically acclaimed photographer Clark Little creates deceptively peaceful pictures of waves by placing himself under the deadly lip as it is about to crash down. “Clark’s view” is a rare and dangerous perspective of waves from the inside out. Thanks to his uncanny ability to get the perfect shot—and live to share it—Little has garnered a devout audience, been the subject of award-winning documentaries, and become one of the world’s most recognizable wave photographers.

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Book SynopsisBarbara C. Matilsky is curator of art at the Whatcom Museum, Bellingham, Washington. She is the author of numerous books, including Vanishing Ice: Alpine and Polar Landscapes in Art, 17752012 and Fragile Ecologies: Contemporary Artists' Interpretations and Solutions.

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Book SynopsisDo the mountains seem like heaven on earth? Do you find peace in the grandeur of God''s majestic creation? Devotions from the Mountains takes you back to your favorite cabin in the woods, daily reminding you of the peace and strength that is found in God--the Creator of heaven and earth.Devotions from the Mountains: Includes 90 daily devotions with Scripture verses, prayers, and breathtaking imagery of God''s mountain handiwork sculpted and brought to life by His hand Is a great size for gift baskets and fitting for anyone looking for inspirational content about the great outdoors to start their day Ideal gift for people who love the mountains and enjoy nature Lift your eyes to the mountains. Be refreshed and inspired at our amazing God, who is more majestic than the mountains and yet cares for every detail of your life.

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Book SynopsisExplore the underwater world of photography through this informative guide written in simple language, covering the technical, mechanical, and compositional factors that contribute to producing quality images. View 120 beautiful color photographs and 18 instructional images illustrating the successful use of the techniques described. Precise instructions are given for handling and maintaining an underwater camera, as well as how to choose from the many different types of equipment available. Learn about the historical pioneers in the fields of underwater exploration, photography, and oceanography. Included are descriptions of specific diving techniques that can result in improved photographic opportunities. Gain knowledge of animal behavior and ecology with an emphasis on safety and protection of the marine environment. This book is a must have for any scuba enthusiast, aspiring underwater photographer, or ocean lover.

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Book SynopsisThroughout history, especially from the 18th century to the beginning of World War II, artists have produced a remarkable wealth of graphic representations of fruit. This volume includes paintings by American artists, including the Peale family, Grant Wood, and Thomas Hart Benton, engravings and lithographs by major printmaking companies like Currier and Ives, botanical illustrations, and excerpts from vintage nursery catalogs. Find hundreds of illustrations, chosen to arouse physical and aesthetic appetites. These include still lifes, photographs, and amusing antique postcards, as well as expert botanical and historical information. Fruit you know and some you may not are illustrated here in unique works of art or artifacts. They include standards like apples, cherries, and grapes, tropicals such as bananas, mangoes and avocados, biblical fruits, including pomegranates, dates, and olives, and rare delicacies like medlars, persimmons, prickly cactus pears, and pawpaws. Fruit has never looked this good.

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Book SynopsisSeaduction is a stunning collection of photographs that captures the abstract side of sea life, which explodes with color, texture, and visual excitement. Photographed by world-renowned underwater photographer Beverly Factor, the images are so otherworldly that they capture one's attention immediately. Nature's complexity is front and center in these incredible images of various underwater creatures that invite multiple viewings and interpretation. Called the Georgia O'Keefe of the underwater realm, Beverly's seductive images portray the ocean's magical world in intimate close-ups, featuring outrageous color combinations, mysterious patterns, textures, and sensual movements. As Jean-Michel Cousteau says of Seaduction: Dive in and enjoy the beauty of the sea, nature's work of art.

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Book SynopsisThis is a sumptuous catalog of regional landscape paintings and the talented, living artists who create them, including Robert J. Barber, Denise Dumont, Michael Godfrey, Hai-Ou Hou, Abigail McBride, and Sam Robinson. It is packed with over 400 eye-catching color reproductions of work by some of today''s finest plein air artists, including spectacular beach scenes, pastorals, cityscapes, and harbor scenes. This informative volume also includes a concise history of landscape painting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, showing examples of great art of the past by some outstanding Mid-Atlantic painters, including the Pennsylvania Impressionists, the New Jersey Manasquan Art Colony, the Egelis, and much more. This volume fills an empty niche in the rich history of American art. It is an ideal book for anyone, who loves plein air landscape painting, and a wonderful introduction to traditional art of the region. It will appeal to art historians, dealers, and collectors alike.

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