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Book SynopsisA multidisciplinary work that ranges widely through a diverse and often under-appreciated land, drawing on the fields of environmental history, cultural and physical geography, and natural resource management to tell a comprehensive and compelling story.

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Book SynopsisAn accessible introduction to large rivers, including coverage of the geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and environments of large river systems This indispensible book takes a structured and global approach to the subject of large rivers, covering geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, and anthropogenic environment. It offers a thorough foundation for readers who are new to the field and presents enlightening discussions about issues of management at the worldwide scale. The book also examines possible future adaptations that may come about due to climate change. The book has benefitted from contributions by Professor W.J. Junk on the ecology of floodplains and Professor Olav Slaymaker on the large arctic rivers. Introducing Large Rivers is presented in three parts. Part 1 provides an introduction to the world's large rivers and their basins. It covers source, transfer, and storage of their water and sediment; Pleistocene inheritance; the ecology of channels and floodplains; deltas; anTable of ContentsPreface xiii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Large Rivers 1 1.2 A Book on Large Rivers 3 References 6 2 Geological Framework of Large Rivers 7 2.1 Introduction 7 2.2 The Geological Framework: Elevated Land and a Large Catchment 8 2.3 Smaller Tectonic Movements 9 2.4 The Subsurface Alluvial Fill of Large Rivers 10 2.5 Geological History of Large Rivers 12 2.6 Conclusion 14 Questions 14 References 14 3 Water and Sediment in Large Rivers 17 3.1 Introduction 17 3.2 Discharge of large Rivers 17 3.3 Global Pattern of Precipitation 18 3.4 Large River Discharge: Annual Pattern and Long-Term Variability 21 3.5 Sediment in Large Rivers 26 3.6 Conclusion 32 Questions 32 References 33 4 Morphology of Large Rivers 35 4.1 Introduction 35 4.2 Large Rivers from Source to Sink 35 4.3 The Amazon River 38 4.3.1 The Setting 39 4.3.2 Hydrology 39 4.3.3 Sediment Load 39 4.3.4 Morphology 42 4.4 The Ganga River 44 4.4.1 The Setting 44 4.4.2 Hydrology 46 4.4.3 Sediment Load 46 4.4.4 Morphology 47 4.5 Morphology of Large Rivers: Commonality and Variations 48 4.6 Conclusion 52 Questions 52 References 52 5 Large Rivers and their Floodplains: Structures, Functions, Evolutionary Traits and Management with Special Reference to the Brazilian Rivers 55Wolfgang J. Junk, Florian Wittmann, Jochen Schöngart, Maria Teresa F. Piedade and Catia Nunes da Cunha 5.1 Introduction 55 5.2 Origin and Age of Rivers and Floodplains 57 5.3 Scientific Concepts and their Implications for Rivers and Floodplains 59 5.4 Water Chemistry and Hydrology of Major Brazilian Rivers and their Floodplains 60 5.5 Ecological Characterisation of Floodplains and their Macrohabitats 62 5.6 Ecological Responses of Organisms to Flood-Pulsing Conditions 64 5.6.1 Trees 65 5.6.2 Herbaceous Plants 66 5.6.3 Invertebrates 66 5.6.4 Fish 67 5.6.5 Other Vertebrates 68 5.7 Biodiversity 68 5.7.1 Higher Vegetation 69 5.7.2 Animal Biodiversity 71 5.8 The Role of Rivers and their Floodplains for Speciation and Species Distribution of Trees 71 5.9 Biogeochemical Cycles in Floodplains 73 5.9.1 Biomass and Net Primary Production 73 5.9.1.1 Algae 73 5.9.1.2 Herbaceous Plants 74 5.9.1.3 Trees of the Flooded Forest 75 5.9.2 Decomposition 76 5.9.3 The Nitrogen Cycle 77 5.9.4 Nutrient Transfer Between the Terrestrial and Aquatic Phases 78 5.9.5 Food Webs 79 5.10 Management of Amazonian River Floodplains 80 5.10.1 Amazonian River Floodplains 80 5.10.2 Savanna Floodplains 82 5.11 Policies in Brazilian Wetlands 82 5.12 Discussion and Conclusion 84 Acknowledgements 89 References 89 6 Large River Deltas 103 6.1 Introduction 103 6.2 Large River Deltas: The Distribution 104 6.3 Formation of Deltas 104 6.4 Delta Morphology and Sediment 110 6.5 The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta: An Example of a Major Deltaic Accumulation 112 6.5.1 The Background 112 6.5.2 Morphology of the Delta 113 6.5.3 Late Glacial and Holocene Evolution of the Delta 114 6.6 Conclusion 115 Questions 115 References 116 7 Geological History of Large River Systems 119 7.1 The Age of Large Rivers 119 7.2 Rivers in the Quaternary 121 7.2.1 The Time Period 121 7.2.2 The Nature of Geomorphic Changes 123 7.2.3 The Pleistocene and Large Rivers 124 7.2.3.1 The Glacial Stage 124 7.2.3.2 The Transition 125 7.2.3.3 The Interglacial Stage 127 7.3 Changes During the Holocene 127 7.4 Evolution and Development of the Mississippi River 128 7.5 The Ganga-Brahmaputra System 133 7.6 Evolution of the Current Amazon 137 7.7 Evolutionary Adjustment of Large Rivers 141 Questions 142 References 142 8 Anthropogenic Alterations of Large Rivers and Drainage Basins 147 8.1 Introduction 147 8.2 Early History of Anthropogenic Alterations 148 8.3 The Mississippi River: Modifications before Big Dams 149 8.4 The Arrival of Large Dams 151 8.5 Evaluating the Impact of Anthropogenic Changes 156 8.5.1 Land Use and Land Cover Changes 157 8.5.2 Channel Impoundments 159 8.6 Effect of Impoundments on Alluvial Rivers 161 8.7 Effect of Impoundments on Rivers in Rock 163 8.8 Large-scale Transfer of River Water 166 8.9 Conclusion 167 Questions 168 References 169 9 Management of Large Rivers 173 9.1 Introduction 173 9.2 Biophysical Management 177 9.3 Social and Political Management 178 9.3.1 Values and Objectives in River Management 179 9.3.2 International Basin Arrangements 180 9.4 The Importance of the Channel, Floodplain, and Drainage Basin 180 9.5 Integrated Water Resources Management 182 9.6 Techniques for Managing Large River Basins 183 9.7 Administering the Nile 184 9.8 Conclusion 188 Questions 189 References 190 10 The Mekong: A Case Study on Morphology and Management 193 10.1 Introduction 193 10.2 Physical Characteristics of the Mekong Basin 194 10.2.1 Geology and Landforms 194 10.2.2 Hydrology 196 10.2.3 Land Use 197 10.3 The Mekong: Source to Sea 199 10.3.1 The Upper Mekong in China 199 10.3.2 The Lower Mekong South of China 199 10.4 Erosion, Sediment Storage and Sediment Transfer in the Mekong 202 10.5 Management of the Mekong and its Basin 204 10.5.1 Impoundments on the Mekong 204 10.5.2 Anthropogenic Modification of Erosion and Sedimentation on Slopes 206 10.5.3 Degradation of the Aquatic Life 207 10.6 Conclusion 208 Questions 208 References 209 11 Large Arctic Rivers 211Olav Slaymaker 11.1 Introduction 211 11.1.1 The Five Largest Arctic River Basins 213 11.1.2 Climate Change in the Five Large Arctic Basins 213 11.1.3 River Basin Zones 214 11.2 Physiography and Quaternary Legacy 216 11.2.1 Physiographic Regions 216 11.2.1.1 Active Mountain Belts and Major Mountain Belts with Accreted Terranes (Zone 1) 216 11.2.1.2 Interior Plains, Lowlands, and Plateaux (Zone 2) 217 11.2.1.3 Arctic Lowlands (Zone 3) 218 11.2.2 Ice Sheets and Their Influence on Drainage Rearrangement 218 11.2.3 Intense Mass Movement on Glacially Over-steepened Slopes 218 11.3 Hydroclimate and Biomes 220 11.3.1 Climate Regions 220 11.3.2 Biomes 220 11.3.3 Wetlands 224 11.4 Permafrost 224 11.4.1 Permafrost Distribution 224 11.4.2 Permafrost and Surficial Materials 226 11.4.3 Contemporary Warming 226 11.5 Anthropogenic Effects 228 11.5.1 Development and Population 228 11.5.2 Agriculture and Extractive Industry 228 11.5.3 Urbanisation: The Case of Siberia 228 11.6 Discharge of Large Arctic Rivers 229 11.6.1 Problems in Discharge Measurement 229 11.6.2 Water Fluxes 229 11.6.3 Water Budget 231 11.6.4 Nival River Regime 232 11.6.5 Lakes and Glaciers 234 11.6.6 River Ice: Freeze and Break Up 236 11.6.7 Scale Effects 237 11.6.8 Effects of River Regulation 238 11.6.9 Historical Changes 238 11.7 Sediment Fluxes 239 11.7.1 Complications in Determining Sediment Fluxes Both Within Arctic Basins and to the Arctic Ocean 239 11.7.2 Flux of Suspended Sediment and Dissolved Solids 240 11.7.3 Historical Changes in Water and Sediment Discharge in the Siberian Rivers 240 11.7.4 Suspended Sediment Sources and Sinks in the Mackenzie Basin 242 11.7.4.1 Sediment Yield in the Mackenzie Basin 242 11.7.4.2 West Bank Tributary Sources 243 11.7.4.3 Bed and Bank Sources 245 11.8 Nutrients and Contaminants 249 11.8.1 Supply of Nutrients 249 11.8.2 Transport of Contaminants 250 11.9 Mackenzie, Yukon and Lena Deltas 253 11.9.1 Mackenzie Delta 253 11.9.2 Lena Delta 253 11.9.3 Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta 256 11.10 Significance of Large Arctic Rivers 256 Acknowledgment 258 Questions 259 References 259 12 Climate Change and Large Rivers 265 12.1 Introduction 265 12.2 Global Warming: Basic Concept 266 12.3 A Summary of Future Changes in Climate 270 12.4 Impact of Climate Change on Large Rivers 271 12.5 Climate Change and a Typical Large River of the Future 273 12.6 Conclusion 277 Questions 277 References 278 Index 281

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Book SynopsisA compelling history of seashells and the animals that make them, revealing what they have to tell us about nature, our changing oceans and ourselvesTrade Review"Will have you marveling at nature… Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the sea, about global history and about environmental crises and preservation." -- 24 Books to Read this Summer - The New York Times Book Review"Cynthia Barnett presents us with a glittering Wunderkammer for our age, a staggeringly varied history — scientific, cultural, philosophical and economic — of one of the most beloved and enduring natural objects on Earth: the seashell... “The Sound of the Sea” is a glorious history of shells and of those who have loved shells. It is a history of fascination and of shame." -- Katherine Norbury - The Washington Post"“Seashells were money before coin, jewellery before gems, art before canvas,” says science writer Cynthia Barnett in her arresting meditation on shells and ocean history." -- Andrew Robinson reviews five of the week's best science picks - Nature

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Book SynopsisFenolio's rich and vibrant images shed new light on the world's fascinating creatures of darkness.Trade ReviewA well illustrated introduction to [deep sea] creatures! The Birdbooker Report In this intriguing text, Dante Fenolio takes readers on a remarkable tour of some of the most unique and extreme environments on Earth. From the abyssal depths of the deep ocean to the subterranean worlds of caves, this impressive collection of photographic essays provides a celebration of biodiversity in realms that exist in perpetual darkness. Underground Movement ... mesmerizing... Publishers Weekly ... amazing and full of detail... a must read MonsterFish Keepers.com If Edgar Allan Poe had been a nature photographer, he might have written a story with the following title: Life in the Dark... Fenolio's photography will capture anyone's attention. The writing is also excellent, with a conservation thread that runs throughout the book. -- Whit Gibbons Tuscaloosa News Life in the Dark is a coffee-table-book-sized hardcover that immediately entrances and sucks you in like an addictive thriller. The design features glossy black pages that help give a sense of the dark depths of the oceans of our planet. The pictures and photography are spectacular, with incredible detail and color. The book is also packed with information on different fish and watery wildlife from below, showing just how complicated and fascinating nature can get in an ecosystem of darkness with a pressure level that would squash an ordinary person as flat as a pancake. Manhattan Book Review With more than 200 first-class photographs accompanied by informative texts this author portrays the large diversity of these organisms living in lightless settings as well as pictures of these environments... Fenolio is a rare combination of someone with a doctorate in biology but who happens to be one of the best wildlife photographers around. Environmental Biology of Fishes ... I devoured this book; I read it like a novel while I marveled at the images. Marveled at the magnificent diversity of life on earth. Marveled at the beauty of evolution. If you're a naturalist, if you consider yourself in biodiversity's fan club, even if you just like a good photograph: buy this book. You will not be disappointed. It will open your eyes to a part of the planet that you likely have never seen or even pondered. Nature - Cool Green Science Fenolio's book showcases these rarely seen creatures in all their glory. From bioluminescent sea-life to creatures with refined senses to help them survive sans sunlight, Life in the Dark highlights these unbelievable creatures like never before. The Weather Channel Dante Fenolio's Life in the Dark: Illuminating Biodiversity in the Shadowy Haunts of Planet Earth reads like an unlikely cross between a deeply informative - yet easily digested - textbook and a slick coffee table book of obscure wildlife photography... Through crystal-clear visions of creatures clad in both flamboyant neon skins and prehistoric-looking camouflage getups, biodiversity takes center stage in dramatic fashion. The San Antonio Current ... to say that the photography of such a difficult and diverse subject is utterly stunning is to give poor credit... Think of Life in the Dark as a picture-rich, inspiring and personal journey by a naturalist through the world's more unusual forms of nature, accompanied by readable text and comment designed to draw you into learning more... If you have the slightest interest in nature, let alone caves, this book will captivate you. Descent Life In The Dark: Illuminating Biodiversity in the Shadowy Haunts of Planet Earth takes readers on a spectacular photographic tour of the places that our eyes alone could never show us: the unfathomable pitch black darkness of the deep ocean and caves and rivers far below the earth's surface... If there's one lesson [it] teaches, it's that the complexity and diversity of life is far greater than most of us could possibly imagine. Eastern Surf Highly recommended. Choice I can't imagine anyone not liking Life in the Dark. There is something for everyone here. The sheer number of beautiful and unique images is enough to make most ASIH members swoon. But there is a lot more here to draw inspiration from too. Buy this book! American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists Fenolio has done the impossible- he has produced a scientific coffee table book. This large format volume contains more than 200 stunning color photographs and an excellent text that includes references for those who want to know more. Although written to be accessible by the general public, the references and glossary make this a book that will appeal to a very wide rang of readers interested in natural history. SPNHC Connection ... full of fabulous pictures of weird and wonderful creatures... [ Life in the Dark is] loaded with information and carrys a strong conservation message. Conservation BiologyTable of ContentsNote to the ReaderAcknowledgments1. An Introduction to Life in the Dark2. The Deep SeaZooplanktonInvertebratesVertebratesThe Sea FloorNear-Shore Deepwater Wildlife3. Dark Freshwater Habitats4. Fossorial WildlifeFossorial BiodiversityTermite Mound Wildlife5. Subterranean LifeCavefishesOther VertebratesInvertebrates6. The Parasites Within7. ConservationAppendix Amphibian Skin Secretions and Potential Use by HumansGlossaryLiterature CitedIn AppreciationIndex

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Book SynopsisWith what effects, Rice asks, did humankind exploit and then alter the landscape and the quality of the river's waters? Equal parts environmental, Native American, and colonial history, Nature and History in the Potomac Country is a useful and innovative study of the Potomac River, its valley, and its people.Trade ReviewA well-executed regional history that serves as a powerful example of the necessity of environmental history focused on the intimate details of both natural and cultural landscapes. Virginia Magazine of History and Biography James Rice successfully combines all three endeavors in an impressive study of the interplay of Indians, Europeans, and the environment in the Potomac Valley... Scholars of Indian history, environmental history, early American history, and anyone who wants to take a fresh look at this area of the country will appreciate this fine book. Maryland Historical Magazine This refreshing book should serve as a model for future studies of colonial America examining particular places and the peoples who lived there. Journal of American History This well-written important new book-persuasively argued and firmly rooted in the evidence-deserves a wide readership among students of early America, and it might just help to push the field in a welcome new direction. Journal of Interdisciplinary History Rice's contribution provides a successful model for future studies of the region's colonial history and should prove indispensable for anyone interested in the social, economic, and environmental history of the southern colonies. -- Mikko Saikku Journal of Southern History Innovative and vividly written, this important book provides a fine example of a new, more comprehensive approach to the study of the colonial experience... Rice's contribution provides a successful model for future studies of the region's colonial history and should prove indispensable for anyone interested in the social, economic, and environmental histories of the southern colonies. Journal of Southern History Rice's account is an absorbing history, elegantly told. Choice A valuable contribution to environmental history. Agricultural HistoryTable of ContentsPrefaceA Note on Language and UsageIntroduction1. Ahone's Waters2. Foragers into Farmers3. "Kings" of the Potomac4. The Nature of Colonization5. Peltries and "Papists"6. "You Come Too Near"7. Microbes, Magistrates, and Migrations8. "Away with All These Distractions"9. "Frightened Away by Some Threatening Discourses"10. "I Can Not Live in This Beautiful Land"11. The Trouble with Boundaries12. The Backcountry Transformed13. "The Finest Country I Ever Was In"CodaNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative guide to quantitative methods that will help wildlife scientists improve analysis and decision-making.Over the past fifty years, wildlife science has become increasingly quantitative. But to wildlife scientists, many of whom have not been formally trained as biometricians, computer modelers, or mathematicians, the wide array of available techniques for analyzing wildlife populations and habitats can be overwhelming. This practical book aims to help students and professionals alike understand how to use quantitative methods to inform their work in the field. Covering the most widely used contemporary approaches to the analysis of wildlife populations and habitats, Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science is divided into five broad areas: general statistical methods demographic estimation dynamic process modeling analysis of spatially based data on animals and resources numerical methodsAddressing a vaTrade ReviewThis is primarily a book for students and working wildlife management professionals; however that is not to say that it is, or should be, outside the realm of consideration by those with a sincere interest in how wildlife researchers collect and interpret data. As so many aspects of contemporary wildlife conservation revolve around what the number are, how they were collected, and how they are interpreted, most anyone with a serious interest in wildlife conservation would do well to at least understand how the metaphorical sausage is made – even if they're not making it themselves. To that end, this is most certainly the book from which to best acquire such an understanding.—Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read NaturalistTable of ContentsList of ContributorsForeword, by R. J. GutiérrezPrefaceAcknowledgments1 IntroductionLeonard A. Brennan, Andrew N. Tri, and Bruce G. MarcotPART I GENERAL STATISTICAL METHODS2 Regression: Linear and Nonlinear, Parametricband NonparametricDavid B. Wester3 Multivariate Models and AnalysesErica F. Stuber, Christopher C. Chizinski, Jeffrey J. Lusk, and Joseph J. Fontaine4 Comparing Ecological ModelsMevin B. Hooten and Evan G. CoochPART II ESTIMATION OF ABUNDANCE AND DEMOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS5 Estimation of Population Parameters Using Marked AnimalsGary C. White6 Distance SamplingStephen T. Buckland, David L. Miller, and Eric Rexstad7 Occupancy Modeling ApplicationsChris Sutherland and Daniel W. LindenPART III DYNAMIC MODELING OF PROCESSES8 Analysis of Population Monitoring DataJamie S. Sanderlin, Michael L. Morrison, and William M. Block9 Systems Analysis and SimulationStephen J. Demaso and Joseph P. Sands10 Applications of Individual-Based ModelsJulie A. Heinrichs and Bruce G. Marcot11 Detecting and Analyzing Density DependenceZachary S. Ladin and Christopher K. WilliamsPART IV ANALYSIS OF SPATIALLY BASED DATA ON ANIMALS AND RESOURCES12 Resource Selection AnalysisJulianna M. A. Jenkins, Damon B. Lesmeister, and Raymond J. Davis13 Spatial Statistics in Wildlife ResearchAndrew N. TriPART V NUMERICAL METHODS14 Bayesian Analysis of Molecular Genetics DataDamon L. Williford and Randy W. Deyoung15 Machine Learning, Random Forests, and Boosted Regression TreesJane Elith16 Causal Modeling and the Role of Expert KnowledgeBruce G. Marcot17 Summary and Synthesis: Looking to the FutureAndrew N. Tri, Bruce G. Marcot, and Leonard A. BrennanIndex

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Book SynopsisWildlife management specialists and landscape ecologists offer a new perspective on the important intersection of these fields in the twenty-first century. It's been clear for decades that landscape-level patterns and processes, along with the tenets and tools of landscape ecology, are vitally important in understanding wildlife-habitat relationships and sustaining wildlife populations. Today, significant shifts in the spatial scale of extractive, agricultural, ranching, and urban land uses are upon us, making it more important than ever before to connect wildlife management and landscape ecology. Landscape ecologists must understand the constraints that wildlife managers face and be able to use that knowledge to translate their work into more practical applications. Wildlife managers, for their part, can benefit greatly from becoming comfortable with the vocabulary, conceptual processes, and perspectives of landscape ecologists. In Wildlife Management and Landscapes, the foremost Trade ReviewThe authors' efforts to provide many clear, concrete examples of how to put theory in practice is particularly noteworthy.—Ninon Meyer, Basic and Applied EcologyTable of ContentsList of ContributorsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I. Understanding Habitat on LandscapesChapter 1. The Landscape Perspective in Wildlife and Habitat ManagementChad J. Parent and Fidel HernándezChapter 2. Wildlife Management and the Roots of Landscape EcologyJames A. Martin and John M. YeiserChapter 3. Wildlife–Landscape Relationships: A Foundation for Managing Habitats on LandscapesMichael L. Morrison and William M. BlockPart II. Establishing a Landscape Foundation for Wildlife ManagersChapter 4. Essential Concepts in Landscape Ecology for Wildlife and Natural Resource ManagersHumberto L. Perotto-BaldiviesoChapter 5. Using Landscape Ecology to Inform Effective ManagementJoseph A. VeechChapter 6. Translating Landcover Data Sets into Habitat FeaturesDavid D. Diamond and Lee F. ElliottChapter 7. Influence of Habitat Loss and Fragmentation on Wildlife PopulationsAmanda E. Martin, Joseph R. Bennett, and Lenore FahrigChapter 8. Data Collection and Quantitative Considerations for Studying Pattern–Process Relationships on LandscapesJacqueline L. Frair and Guillaume Bastille-RousseauChapter 9. Part II Synthesis: Establishing a Landscape Foundation for Wildlife ManagersDavid M. WilliamsPart III. Establishing a Wildlife Management Foundation for Landscape EcologistsChapter 10. Managing Wildlife at Landscape ScalesJohn W. Connelly and Courtney J. ConwayChapter 11. Improving Communication between Landscape Ecologists and Managers: Challenges and OpportunitiesKerri T. Vierling, Joseph D. Holbrook, Jocelyn L. Aycrigg, Teresa C. Cohn, and Leona K. SvancaraChapter 12. Developing Useful Spatially Explicit Habitat Models and Decision-Support Tools for Wildlife ManagementNeal D. Niemuth, Michael E. Estey, and Ronald D. PritchertChapter 13. Managing Landscapes and the Importance of Conservation Incentive ProgramsMark J. Witecha and Todd R. BogenschutzChapter 14. Part III Synthesis: Establishing a Wildlife Management Foundation for Landscape EcologistsDavid M. WilliamsPart IV. Translating Landscape Ecology to ManagementChapter 15. Age, Size, Configuration, and Context: Keys to Habitat Management at All ScalesJeffrey K. KellerChapter 16. A Joint Venture ApproachGregory J. Soulliere and Mohammed A. Al-SaffarChapter 17. Translating Landscape Ecology to Management: A Landscape Conservation Cooperatives ApproachCynthia A. Jacobson, Amanda L. Sesser, Elsa M. Haubold, Kevin M. Johnson, Kimberly A. Lisgo, Betsy E. Neely, Fiona K. A. Schmiegelow, Stephen C. Torbit, and Greg WathenChapter 18. Mapping Priority Areas for Species ConservationCasey A. Lott, Jeffery L. Larkin, Darin J. McNeil, Cameron J. Fiss, and Bridgett E. CostanzoChapter 19. Nongovernmental Organizations: Their Role in and Approach to Landscape ConservationJodi A. Hilty, Karl A. Didier, and Jon P. BeckmannChapter 20. Part IV Synthesis: Translating Landscape Ecology to ManagementDavid M. WilliamsIndex

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Book SynopsisPractical guidance for wildlife professionals working to improve study design, data analysis, and the application of results to habitat and population management. Winner of the Wildlife Society Publications Book Award by The Wildlife SocietyDespite major advances in sampling techniques and analytical methods, many animal ecologists conduct research that is primarily relevant to a specific time and place. They also tend to focus more on the statistical analyses and nuances of modeling than actual study design. Arguing that studies of animal ecology should always begin with a focus on the behaviors and characteristics of individual organisms, including how they form into distinct biological populations, Applications for Advancing Animal Ecology takes a fresh and critical look at the field. Building from its companion volume, Foundations for Advancing Animal Ecology, this practical book presents readers with the principal methods used to observe animal behavior. Teaching them to assess Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: The Experimental Approach in Animal EcologyChapter 2: Measurement of Animal Habitats and Populations Parameters for Habitat ClassificationChapter 3: Measurement of Animal Habitat: When and Where to Measure and How to AnalyzeChapter 4: Measuring BehaviorChapter 5: Modeling Species-Environment RelationshipsChapter 6: Where We Go from Here: New Imperatives and the Road Forward

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction. The Politics and Poetics of the Weather WorldChapter 1. Weather Is EverythingChapter 2. Ways of KnowingChapter 3. Land and WaterChapter 4. Shifting GroundsChapter 5. Broken BodiesChapter 6. The Taste of Things and Comic ReliefChapter 7. The Art of Creative FuturesEpilogue. Ethnographic PoeticsAcknowledgmentsBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisWith implications for the human role in global environmental change, this timely study explores how pre-Columbian Amerindians and contemporary rural Amazonians have affected their environment and how that environment sometimes resists human manipulation.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1. Amazonia in the Anthropocene 2. People 3. Soils 4. Plants 5. Forests 6. From the Anthropocene to the Ecozoic? Appendix: Useful Botanical Species Surveyed in Borba, Amazonas, Brazil Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisNow back in printthe third volume in the acclaimed Brazos Trilogy by John Graves, who is widely acknowledged as Texas's most beloved writer.Table of Contents Foreword by Bill Wittliff Preface Coping Notes of an Uncertain Bluecollar Man More Than Most People Probably Want to Know About Fences Building Fever Meat Vin du Pays Trash as Treasure Kindred Spirits Creatures Nineteen Cows A Few Words in Favor of Goats Of Bees and Men Blue and Some Other Dogs Some Chickens I Have Known Ponderings, People, and Other Oddments Noticing Weather Between East and West Coronado’s Stepchildren Tobacco Without Smoke I: Dippers Tobacco Without Smoke II: Chewers One’s Own Sole Ground A Loser

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Book SynopsisFrom prehistoric times to the present, the Ocean has been used as a highway for trade, a source of food and resources, and a space for recreation and military conquest, as well as an inspiration for religion, culture, and the arts. The Ocean Reader charts humans'' relationship to the Ocean, which has often been seen as a changeless space without a history. It collects familiar, forgotten, and previously unpublished texts from all corners of the world. Spanning antiquity to the present, the volume''s selections cover myriad topics including the slave trade, explorers from China and the Middle East, shipwrecks and castaways, Caribbean and Somali pirates, battles and U-boats, narratives of the Ocean''s origins, and the devastating effects of climate change. Containing gems of maritime writing ranging from myth, memoir, poetry, and scientific research to journalism, song lyrics, and scholarly writing, The Ocean Reader is the essential guide for all those wanting to understandTrade Review“Eric Paul Roorda’s selections for The Ocean Reader constitute an essential introduction to the wealth of writing—factual, fictional, and meditative; historical, experiential, and environmental—generated by people around the world throughout the course of recorded history. This volume is an essential companion for anyone interested in the story of our collective engagement with the world Ocean that touches us all.” -- Lincoln Paine, author of * The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World *“It's easy to pay lip service to the Ocean's vastness and its essential importance in human history. And yet, as Eric Paul Roorda notes, we still hold on to the conceit that only life on land really matters. This fabulous anthology—as deep as the Ocean itself—is a stunning compendium of materials that, for the landlubbers among us, opens up remarkably new understandings.” -- Orin Starn, Professor of Cultural Anthropology and History, Duke University"The very breadth of the selections and some of the breeziness of some of the writing keeps things on an even keel. Extra credit for including a geek’s delight that combines the absurd with a hint of the ominous: The story of how rubber duckies flung overboard in a storm proceeded to become pioneering conquerors of the Northwest Passage. The once-mythical trade route that swallowed up entire expeditions will soon become reality (and a potential trade war prize) thanks to global warming." -- T. E. Lyons * LEO Weekly *"Comprising 71 percent of the planet, the oceans are undoubtedly multifaceted, as this rich collection demonstrates, further exploring how humans have interacted and changed this vast watery realm over time. Recommended. All readership levels." -- JB. Richardson III * Choice *"A rich and valuable addition to anthologies of maritime writings.… A wonderful supplement for a global or maritime history course or an interdisciplinary course that explores the Ocean on its own terms." -- Dr. Patricia B. Bixel * World History Connected *"The short extracts from a wide range of larger works in The Ocean Reader at times have the rapid-fire feeing of an overstuffed lecture—but it is the best kind of lecture, the sort that has its audience madly scribbling down bibliographical details to follow up on later.… It would make an excellent backbone text for an introductory classroom or a stimulating reference for researchers looking to expand their view of the Ocean." -- Steve Mentz * Journal of Historical Geography *"A timely addition to a growing body of literature that seeks to historicize the world's oceans occupying an expanding 70 per cent of the Earth's surface.… Especially for individuals tasked with the difficult assignment of putting together a course on the oceans, possibly even through the ever-increasing virtual format, Roorda's reader offers an outstanding starting point." -- Rainer F. Buschmann * Journal of Pacific History *"A unique addition to the burgeoning field of ocean history. . . . as a pedagogical resource, The Ocean Reader is potentially invaluable. For those who teach surveys of ocean history there is nothing quite comparable for use in the classroom." -- Jack Bouchard * H-Sci-Med-Tech, H-Net Reviews *Table of ContentsA Note on The Ocean Reader xv Acknowledgments xvii Introduction 1 I. Creation 5 II. Ancient Seas 41 III. Unknown Waters 73 IV. Saltwater Hunt 121 V. Watery Highways 151 VI. Battlefields 203 VII. Piracy 261 VIII. Shipwrecks and Castaways 297 IX. Inspiration 337 X. Recreation 377 XI. Laboratory 433 XII. The Endangered Ocean 463 Suggestions for Further Reading 499 Acknowledgment of Copyrights and Sources 505 Index 515

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Book SynopsisFrom prehistoric times to the present, the Ocean has been used as a highway for trade, a source of food and resources, and a space for recreation and military conquest, as well as an inspiration for religion, culture, and the arts. The Ocean Reader charts humans'' relationship to the Ocean, which has often been seen as a changeless space without a history. It collects familiar, forgotten, and previously unpublished texts from all corners of the world. Spanning antiquity to the present, the volume''s selections cover myriad topics including the slave trade, explorers from China and the Middle East, shipwrecks and castaways, Caribbean and Somali pirates, battles and U-boats, narratives of the Ocean''s origins, and the devastating effects of climate change. Containing gems of maritime writing ranging from myth, memoir, poetry, and scientific research to journalism, song lyrics, and scholarly writing, The Ocean Reader is the essential guide for all those wanting to understandTrade Review“Eric Paul Roorda’s selections for The Ocean Reader constitute an essential introduction to the wealth of writing—factual, fictional, and meditative; historical, experiential, and environmental—generated by people around the world throughout the course of recorded history. This volume is an essential companion for anyone interested in the story of our collective engagement with the world Ocean that touches us all.” -- Lincoln Paine, author of * The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World *“It's easy to pay lip service to the Ocean's vastness and its essential importance in human history. And yet, as Eric Paul Roorda notes, we still hold on to the conceit that only life on land really matters. This fabulous anthology—as deep as the Ocean itself—is a stunning compendium of materials that, for the landlubbers among us, opens up remarkably new understandings.” -- Orin Starn, Professor of Cultural Anthropology and History, Duke University"The very breadth of the selections and some of the breeziness of some of the writing keeps things on an even keel. Extra credit for including a geek’s delight that combines the absurd with a hint of the ominous: The story of how rubber duckies flung overboard in a storm proceeded to become pioneering conquerors of the Northwest Passage. The once-mythical trade route that swallowed up entire expeditions will soon become reality (and a potential trade war prize) thanks to global warming." -- T. E. Lyons * LEO Weekly *"Comprising 71 percent of the planet, the oceans are undoubtedly multifaceted, as this rich collection demonstrates, further exploring how humans have interacted and changed this vast watery realm over time. Recommended. All readership levels." -- JB. Richardson III * Choice *"A rich and valuable addition to anthologies of maritime writings.… A wonderful supplement for a global or maritime history course or an interdisciplinary course that explores the Ocean on its own terms." -- Dr. Patricia B. Bixel * World History Connected *"The short extracts from a wide range of larger works in The Ocean Reader at times have the rapid-fire feeing of an overstuffed lecture—but it is the best kind of lecture, the sort that has its audience madly scribbling down bibliographical details to follow up on later.… It would make an excellent backbone text for an introductory classroom or a stimulating reference for researchers looking to expand their view of the Ocean." -- Steve Mentz * Journal of Historical Geography *"A timely addition to a growing body of literature that seeks to historicize the world's oceans occupying an expanding 70 per cent of the Earth's surface.… Especially for individuals tasked with the difficult assignment of putting together a course on the oceans, possibly even through the ever-increasing virtual format, Roorda's reader offers an outstanding starting point." -- Rainer F. Buschmann * Journal of Pacific History *"A unique addition to the burgeoning field of ocean history. . . . as a pedagogical resource, The Ocean Reader is potentially invaluable. For those who teach surveys of ocean history there is nothing quite comparable for use in the classroom." -- Jack Bouchard * H-Sci-Med-Tech, H-Net Reviews *Table of ContentsA Note on The Ocean Reader xv Acknowledgments xvii Introduction 1 I. Creation 5 II. Ancient Seas 41 III. Unknown Waters 73 IV. Saltwater Hunt 121 V. Watery Highways 151 VI. Battlefields 203 VII. Piracy 261 VIII. Shipwrecks and Castaways 297 IX. Inspiration 337 X. Recreation 377 XI. Laboratory 433 XII. The Endangered Ocean 463 Suggestions for Further Reading 499 Acknowledgment of Copyrights and Sources 505 Index 515

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Book SynopsisTravelling from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean to South America and the eastern United States, the authors of Vanishing Sands track the devastating environmental, social, and economic impact of legal and illegal sand mining over the past twenty years.Trade Review"The authors combine their enthralling case studies with actionable suggestions: governments should buy coastal lands 'to create management units,' for instance. Beachgoers, policymakers, and builders alike will something to consider in this shocking study." * Publishers Weekly *"An informative, detailed, extensively documented scholarly examination of sand mining and its associated issues that will appeal to geologists, environmentalists, and those concerned about climate change." -- Sue O'Brien * Library Journal *"Dozens of references in each chapter and a detailed index make this an important addition to academic collections that support work in geology, socioeconomics, politics, ecology, and environmental justice. Highly recommended. All readers." -- A. S. Ricker * Choice *"Coastal dwellers and tourists alike will find this exposition to be of relevance in the protection of their properties and recreational sites. In a word, this book has wide appeal to diverse populations that have interest in coastal environments where there are beach and dune sands that need protection form robbers of their coastal sand heritage. As far as this book is concerned, perhaps the most that can be said is to buy it, read it, and learn how to protect this valuable coastal resource." -- Charles W. Finkl * Journal of Coastal Research *"The authors present this issue in a direct way, holding my interest with their personal accounts of sand mining activities they have experienced. The target audience is not only environmentalists but anyone who appreciates and values sandy beaches and dunes around the world." -- Jacqueline Stagner * International Journal of Environmental Studies *"Vanishing Sands is a rich collection of the diverse intersection between sand mining and its detrimental effects on society and the environment. It provides numerous impulses for further research on various academic fields’ relationship with sand extraction, such as epidemiology, environmental history, archeology, and law, to name a few. Thus, Vanishing Sands is a critical read for anyone who engages in the interdisciplinary and transnational research of our planet’s coasts and cares about the protection of our beaches." -- Henrik Jaron Schneider * E3W Review of Books *Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xv 1. Who’s Mining the Shore? 1 2. Sand: Earth’s Most Remarkable Mineral Resource 21 3. Singapore Sand Bandits: Sitting on Asia’s Sandpile 43 4. The Sands of Crime: Mafia, Sand Robbers, and Law Benders 56 5. Sand Rivers to the Beach: Choked Flow 77 6. Barbuda and Other Islands: Lessons from the Caribbean 97 7. A Summoner’s Thirteen Tales: South America’s Coastal Sand Mining 118 8. A Different Kind of Sand Mining: Legal but Destructive 143 9. Africa Sands: Desert Abundance—Coastal Dearth 167 10. Beach Mining: Truths and Solutions 185 Appendix A. Sand Mining Violent Events 195 Appendix B. Sand Rights: Bringing Back Reason 197 References 201 Contributors 233 Index 235

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Book SynopsisIn River Life and the Upspring of Nature Naveeda Khan examines the relationship between nature and culture through the study of the everyday existence of chauras, the people who live on the chars (sandbars) within the Jamuna River in Bangladesh. Nature is a primary force at play within this existence as chauras live itinerantly and in flux with the ever-changing river flows; where land is here today and gone tomorrow, the quality of life itself is intertwined with this mutability. Given this centrality of nature to chaura life, Khan contends that we must think of nature not simply as the physical landscape and the plants and animals that live within it but as that which exists within the social and at the level of cognition, the unconscious, intuition, memory, embodiment, and symbolization. By showing how the alluvial flood plains configure chaura life, Khan shows how nature can both give rise to and inhabit social, political, and spiritual forms of life.Trade Review"An empirically rich study of changing land and those seeking to carve out an existence upon it. [River Life and the Upspring of Nature] can serve as a model for other authors seeking to look at the interrelation between our environment and ourselves, and the existential questions that a changing world poses to us." -- Andrew Alan Johnson * Ethnos *Table of ContentsList of Maps ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction. River Life and Death 1 1. Moving Lands in the Skein of Property and Kin Relations 28 2. History and Morality between Floods and Erosion 59 3. Elections on Sandbars and the Remembered Village 94 4. Decay of the River and of Memory 131 5. Death of Children and the Eruption of Myths 160 Epilogue. The Chars in Recent Years 191 Notes 197 References 215 Index 229

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Book SynopsisIn River Life and the Upspring of Nature Naveeda Khan examines the relationship between nature and culture through the study of the everyday existence of chauras, the people who live on the chars (sandbars) within the Jamuna River in Bangladesh. Nature is a primary force at play within this existence as chauras live itinerantly and in flux with the ever-changing river flows; where land is here today and gone tomorrow, the quality of life itself is intertwined with this mutability. Given this centrality of nature to chaura life, Khan contends that we must think of nature not simply as the physical landscape and the plants and animals that live within it but as that which exists within the social and at the level of cognition, the unconscious, intuition, memory, embodiment, and symbolization. By showing how the alluvial flood plains configure chaura life, Khan shows how nature can both give rise to and inhabit social, political, and spiritual forms of life.Trade Review"An empirically rich study of changing land and those seeking to carve out an existence upon it. [River Life and the Upspring of Nature] can serve as a model for other authors seeking to look at the interrelation between our environment and ourselves, and the existential questions that a changing world poses to us." -- Andrew Alan Johnson * Ethnos *"The book is well written, impressive in its scope, and detailed in its application. . . . a valuable addition to the growing literature on rethinking rivers, lands, and peoples in South Asia, especially those people who are living on river islands that had remained beyond the periphery of mainstream academic vision. It aids understanding of why people live tenuous lives on uncertain grounds, and how their lives are shaped by the river and how they shape the river’s flow." -- Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt * Asian Studies Review *Table of ContentsList of Maps ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction. River Life and Death 1 1. Moving Lands in the Skein of Property and Kin Relations 28 2. History and Morality between Floods and Erosion 59 3. Elections on Sandbars and the Remembered Village 94 4. Decay of the River and of Memory 131 5. Death of Children and the Eruption of Myths 160 Epilogue. The Chars in Recent Years 191 Notes 197 References 215 Index 229

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Book SynopsisSustainability, Citizen Participation, and City Governance examines sustainable development challenges in law, planning, and policy, and offers municipal actors strategies for overcoming them.Table of ContentsIntroduction Hoi L. Kong and Tanya Monforte Part I. Social Movements & Innovation 1. Folco “Beyond Smart/Sustainable Cities: Toward a Citizen-Centric Rebel Cities Transition” 2. Manaugh & Dreszer “Mobilisons-Nous: ‘Violent Infrastructure’ and Pedestrian Space in Montreal” 3. Shearmur “Boroughs, Small Municipalities and Sustainability: What is Municipal Innovation and Can it Make a Difference?” Part II. The Role of Law & Overcoming Collective Action Problems 1. Curran “Sustainable Development and Property Rights: Citizen Participation in Dismantling Urban Environmental Regulation in British Columbia, Canada” 2. Kong “Sustainable Urban Design: The Case of Montreal” 3. Flynn “The Implications of Stakeholder Group Involvement in Urban Sustainable Development” 4. Luka “Complimenting Citizen Engagement with Innovative Forms of Professional Coproduction: a Case for Transdisciplinary Charrettes” Afterword: Thinking Through Transdisciplinarity in Urban Sustainability Tanya Monforte

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Book SynopsisThe inaction of nation states and international bodies has posed significant risks to the environment. By contrast, cities are sites of action and innovation. In Sustainability, Citizen Participation, and City Governance, contributors researching in the areas of law, urban planning, geography, and philosophy identify approaches for tackling many of the most challenging environmental problems facing cities today. Sustainability, Citizen Participation, and City Governance facilitates two strands of dialogue about climate change. First, it integrates legal perspectives into policy debates about urban sustainability and governance, from which law has typically stood apart. Second, it brings case studies from Quebec into a rare conversation with examples drawn from elsewhere in Canada. The collection proposes humane and inclusive processes for arriving at effective policy outcomes. Some chapters examine governance mechanisms that reconcile clashes of incommensTable of ContentsIntroduction Hoi L. Kong and Tanya Monforte Part I. Social Movements & Innovation 1. Folco “Beyond Smart/Sustainable Cities: Toward a Citizen-Centric Rebel Cities Transition” 2. Manaugh & Dreszer “Mobilisons-Nous: ‘Violent Infrastructure’ and Pedestrian Space in Montreal” 3. Shearmur “Boroughs, Small Municipalities and Sustainability: What is Municipal Innovation and Can it Make a Difference?” Part II. The Role of Law & Overcoming Collective Action Problems 1. Curran “Sustainable Development and Property Rights: Citizen Participation in Dismantling Urban Environmental Regulation in British Columbia, Canada” 2. Kong “Sustainable Urban Design: The Case of Montreal” 3. Flynn “The Implications of Stakeholder Group Involvement in Urban Sustainable Development” 4. Luka “Complimenting Citizen Engagement with Innovative Forms of Professional Coproduction: a Case for Transdisciplinary Charrettes” Afterword: Thinking Through Transdisciplinarity in Urban Sustainability Tanya Monforte

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Book SynopsisThe idea of the Arctic Ocean as a mediterranean sea is a shock to those of us—and that includes most of us—who cannot shake ourselves free of the Mercatorean vision. Yet this theme is repeated by many of the eminent ocntributors to this volume: as Michael Marsden states, "IT is difficult to impress upon the public and industry at large that the most essential quality of the Arctic is not cold, or gold, or polar bears, but a central position in the world community." This book, then, is about the North as a frontier, and about Canada's relations with the world beyond that frontier. It is about the Arctic community of which Canada is one of the major members, along with the Soviet Union, the United States, Denmark, Iceland, and Norway. It is also an exercise in perspective. Canadians have long been aware of the significance of their Atlantic and Pacific frontiers and of the implications of their Southern frontier. This volume points out that Canada is not a three-sided count

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Book Synopsis2020 Nebraska Book Award The Great Plains is a well-known and well-studied hybrid zone for many animals, most notably birds. In Great Plains BirdsLarkinPowell exploresthe history, geography, and geology of the plains and the birds thatinhabitit.From the sandhill crane to ducks and small shorebirds, he explains migration patterns and showshow human settlementshaveaffectedthe movements of birds. Powelluses historical maps and imagesto show how wetlands have disappeared, how grasslands have been uprooted, how rivers have been modified by dams, and how the distribution of forestshas changed, all the while illustrating whygrassland birds are the most threatened group of birds in North America. Powell also discussesconservation attempts and how sporting organizations have raised money to create wetland and grassland habitats for both game and nongame species.Great Plains Birds tells the story of the birds of the plains, discussing where Trade Review"This informative book will be both a practical resource and enjoyable reading for nature lovers."—Publishers Weekly"As a lifelong Nebraskan, biologist, and birder for over twenty years, I enjoyed how this book connected the history of the Great Plains at a millennium timescale with current bird migration patterns across the nation, stories handed down over the last several generations, and delightful bird behaviors into a fascinating narrative. After reading this book, I have a renewed sense of pride in and understanding of the Great Plains and the birds that call this place home."—Kristal Stoner, Nebraska History“I started reading the UNL professor’s charming and edifying exposition on the birds that surround us on the plains at the tail end of last year and couldn’t put it down. So many fascinating bird facts tucked inside. . . . So many well-told tales. . . . The professor’s book is part of an eight-book Discover the Great Plains series published by the University of Nebraska Press. May they all be as entertaining.”—Cindy Lange-Kubick, Lincoln Journal Star “From modern-day prairie birds (and where to see them), to geography, history, and conservation, this book is an excellent introduction for anyone wanting to learn more about the vast heart of America, the Great Plains. Wonders abound, if only we look.”—Joel Sartore, Photo Ark founder and National Geographic photographer and fellow “Powell’s personal love for the Great Plains and its birds is contagious. This book plays a critically important role in raising awareness, building appreciation, and calling for conservation action for North America’s most threatened birds.”—Martha Kauffman, managing director of the World Wildlife Fund, Northern Great Plains Programs “My high expectations were met when I read Powell’s book Great Plains Birds, but they were exceeded when I found myself laughing and living vicariously through his personal narrative. This book is honest and important and presents a clear-eyed view of bird conservation today in our heartland.”—Michael Forsberg, photographer and author of Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild “With this book, you are accompanied by your personal storytelling guide while discovering this underappreciated region of North America. Wisdom on geology, natural history emphasizing birds, wildlife management, and history is offered in an engaging narrative.”—Gary C. White, professor emeritus of fish, wildlife, and conservation biology at Colorado State University “This book entices and prepares readers to make their own personal connection to the heart of North America through its most inspiring occupants, Great Plains birds.”—Sarah Sortum, rancher and ecotourism provider Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Birds: Symbols of the Great Plains 2. The Place: Homes, Habitats, and Aerial Highways 3. The Problems: Humans and Birds on the Plains 4. The Hope: Conservation Strategies 5. The Experience: Visiting the Birds of the Great Plains Suggested Resources Index

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Book SynopsisIn Wildlife of Nebraska: A Natural History, Paul A. Johnsgard surveys the variety and biology of more than six hundred Nebraska species. Narrative accounts describe the ecology and biology of the state's birds, its mammals, and its reptiles and amphibians, summarizing the abundance, distributions, and habitats of this wildlife. To provide an introduction to the state's major ecosystems, climate, and topography, Johnsgard examines major public-access natural areas, including national monuments, wildlife refuges and grasslands, state parks and wildlife management areas, and nature preserves. Including more than thirty-five line drawings by the author along with physiographic, ecological, and historical maps, Wildlife of Nebraska is an essential guide to the wildlife of the Cornhusker State. Trade Review“Celebrates the gifts of a half century spent roaming Nebraska’s back roads, trails, and sometimes-forgotten places.”—Nebraska Magazine“Many scientists and historians have written about the natural history of the Great Plains, but few so compellingly as Paul Johnsgard.”—Annals of Iowa“A classic of nature writing that combines the keen observance of the scientist with the sensitivity of the naturalist.”—Outdoor Press“Nature writing at its best.”—Nancy Plain, Roundup MagazineTable of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Abbreviations and Symbols Chapter 1. Introduction to Nebraska and Its Biological Environment The Geography and Biogeography of Nebraska Nebraska as a Biological Transition and Genetic Suture Zone Dispersal Corridors and Historic Biogeographic Changes Global Warming and Changing Climates Chapter 2. Mammals Dawn of the Age of Mammals, 150–65 Million Years Ago Nebraska’s Mammals, 58–24 Million Years Ago Nebraska’s Mammals, 23–22 Million Years Ago Nebraska’s Mammals, 12–10 Million Years Ago Selected Species Profiles Family Didelphidae (Opossums) Virginia Opossum. Didelphis virginiana Family Leporidae (Hares and Rabbits) White-tailed Jackrabbit. Lepus townsendii Black-tailed Jackrabbit. Lepus californicus Eastern Cottontail. Sylvilagus floridanus Desert Cottontail. Sylvilagus audubonii Family Soricidae (Shrews) Cinereus (Masked) Shrew. Sorex cinereus Family Vespertilionidae (Vesper Bats) Townsend’s Big-eared Bat. Corynorhinus townsendii Big Brown Bat. Eptesicus fuscus Silver-haired Bat. Lasionycteris noctivagans Eastern Red Bat. Lasiurus borealis Hoary Bat. Lasiurus cinereus Little Brown Myotis. Myotis lucifugus Family Felidae (Cats) Canada Lynx. Lynx canadensis Bobcat. Lynx rufus Cougar (Puma, Mountain Lion). Puma concolor Family Canidae (Dogs) Coyote. Canis latrans Gray Fox. Urocyon cinereoargenteus Red Fox. Vulpes vulpes Swift Fox. Vulpes velox Family Mustelidae (Weasels) American Badger. Taxidea taxus American Mink. Neovison vison Northern River Otter. Lontra canadensis Long-tailed Weasel. Mustela frenata Black-footed Ferret. Mustela nigripes Family Mephitidae (Skunks) Striped Skunk. Mephitis Eastern Spotted Skunk. Spilogale putorius Family Procyonidae (Raccoons) Northern Raccoon. Procyon lotor Family Cervidae (Deer) Elk. Cervus canadensis White-tailed Deer. Odocoileus virginianus Mule Deer. Odocoileus hemionus Family Antilocapridae (Pronghorns) Pronghorn. Antilocapra americana Family Bovidae (Bison, Sheep, and Goats) American Bison. Bison bison Bighorn (Mountain) Sheep. Ovis canadensis Family Sciuridae (Squirrels, Marmots, and Prairie Dogs) Black-tailed Prairie Dog. Cynomys ludovicianus Southern Flying Squirrel. Glaucomys volans Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. Ictidomys tridecemlineatus Least Chipmunk. Tamias minimus Family Castoridae (Beavers) Beaver. Castor canadensis Family Heteromyidae (Pocket Mice and Kangaroo Rats) Ord’s Kangaroo Rat. Dipodomys ordii Olive-backed Pocket Mouse. Perognathus fasciatus Plains Pocket Mouse. Perognathus flavescens Family Dipodidae (Jumping Mice) Meadow Jumping Mouse. Zapus hudsonicus Family Cricetidae (New World Mice) Prairie Vole. Microtus ochrogaster Meadow Vole. Microtus pennsylvanicus Bushy-tailed Woodrat. Neotoma cinerea Eastern Woodrat. Neotoma floridana Muskrat. Ondatra zibethicus Northern Grasshopper Mouse. Onychomys leucogaster White-footed Deer Mouse. Peromyscus leucopus American Deer Mouse. Peromyscus maniculatus Western Harvest Mouse. Reithrodontomys megalotis Plains Harvest Mouse. Reithrodontomys montanus Family Erethizontidae (Porcupines) Porcupine. Erethizon dorsatum Chapter 3. Birds The Recent History of Nebraska’s Birds Declining and Extripated Species Introduced and Invading Species Overall Population Trends The Geography of Nebraska’s Bird Fauna Selected Species Profiles Class Aves (Birds) Family Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans) Snow Goose. Anser caerulescens Ross’s Goose. Anser rossii Cackling Goose. Branta hutchinsii Canada Goose. Branta canadensis Trumpeter Swan. Cygnus buccinator Wood Duck. Aix sponsa Blue-winged Teal. Spatula (Anas) discors Cinnamon Teal. Spatula cyanoptera Northern Shoveler. Spatula clypeata Gadwall. Mareca strepera American Wigeon. Mareca americana Mallard. Anas platyrhynchos Northern Pintail. Anas acuta Green-winged Teal. Anas crecca Canvasback. Aythya valisineria Redhead. Aythya americana Ring-necked Duck. Aythya collaris Lesser Scaup. Aythya affinis Bufflehead. Bucephala albeola Common Goldeneye. Bucephala clangula Common Merganser. Mergus merganser Ruddy Duck. Oxyura jamaicensis Family Odontophoridae (New World Quails) Northern Bobwhite. Colinus virginianus Family Phasianidae (Pheasants, Grouse, and Turkeys) Ring-necked Pheasant. Phasianus colchicus Sharp-tailed Grouse. Tympanuchus phasianellus Greater Prairie-Chicken. Tympanuchus cupido Wild Turkey. Meleagris gallopavo Family Podicipedidae (Grebes) Eared Grebe. Podiceps nigricollis Clark’s Grebe. Aechmophorus clarkii Western Grebe. Aechmophorus occidentalis Family Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) Eurasian Collared-Dove. Streptopelia decaocto Mourning Dove. Zenaida macroura Family Cuculidae (Cuckoos) Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Coccyzus americanus Family Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) Common Nighthawk. Chordeiles minor Common Poorwill. Phalaenoptilus nuttallii Family Apodidae (Swifts) White-throated Swift. Aeronautes saxatalis Family Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Archilochus colubris Family Rallidae (Rails and Coots) Common Gallinule. Gallinula galeata American Coot. Fulica americana Family Gruidae (Cranes) Sandhill Crane. Antigone canadensis Whooping Crane. Grus americana Family Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) Black-necked Stilt. Himantopus mexicanus American Avocet. Recurvirostra americana Family Charadriidae (Plovers) Killdeer. Charadrius vociferus Piping Plover. Charadrius melodus Mountain Plover. Charadrius montanus Snowy Plover. Charadrius nivosus Family Scolopacidae (Sandpipers, Snipes, and Phalaropes) Upland Sandpiper. Bartramia longicauda Long-billed Curlew. Numenius americanus Baird’s Sandpiper. Calidris bairdii Least Sandpiper. Calidris minutilla Long-billed Dowitcher. Limnodromus scolopaceus Spotted Sandpiper. Actitis macularia Lesser Yellowlegs. Tringa flavipes Greater Yellowlegs. Tringa melanoleuca Buff-breasted Sandpiper. Tryngites subruficollis Wilson’s Phalarope. Phalaropus tricolor Red-necked Phalarope. Phalaropus lobatus Family Laridae (Gulls and Terns) Least Tern. Sterna albifrons Black Tern. Chlidonias niger Forster’s Tern. Sterna forsteri Family Gaviidae (Loons) Common Loon. Gavia immer Family Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants) Double-crested Cormorant. Phalacrocorax auritus Family Pelecanidae (Pelicans) American White Pelican. Pelecanus erythroryhnchos Family Ardeidae (Herons and Egrets) American Bittern. Botaurus lentiginosus Great Blue Heron. Ardea herodias Snowy Egret. Egretta thula Family Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills) White-faced Ibis. Plegadis chihi Family Cathartidae (New World Vultures) Turkey Vulture. Cathartes aura Family Pandionidae (Ospreys) Osprey. Pandion haliaetus Family Accipitridae (Hawks and Eagles) Golden Eagle. Aquila chrysaetos Bald Eagle. Haliaeetus leucocephalus Northern Harrier. Circus hudsonicus Sharp-shinned Hawk. Accipiter striatus Cooper’s Hawk. Accipiter cooperii Northern Goshawk. Accipiter gentilis Swainson’s Hawk. Buteo swainsoni Red-tailed Hawk. Buteo jamaicensis Ferruginous Hawk. Buteo regalis Rough-legged Hawk. Buteo lagopus Family Strigidae (Typical Owls) Eastern Screech-Owl. Megascops asio Great Horned Owl. Bubo virginianus Burrowing Owl. Athene cunicularia Long-eared Owl. Asio otus Short-eared Owl. Asio flammeus Northern Saw-whet Owl. Aegolius acadicus Family Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) Belted Kingfisher. Megaceryle alcyon Family Picidae (Woodpeckers) Lewis’s Woodpecker. Melanerpes lewis Red-headed Woodpecker. Melanerpes erythrocephalus Downy Woodpecker. Dryobates pubescens Hairy Woodpecker. Dryobates villosus Northern Flicker. Colaptes auratus Family Falconidae (Falcons) American Kestrel. Falco sparverius Merlin. Falco columbarius Peregrine Falcon. Falco peregrinus Prairie Falcon. Falco mexicanus Order Passeriformes (Passerine Birds) Family Tyrannidae (New World Flycatchers) Western Wood-Pewee. Contopus sordidulus Eastern Wood-Pewee. Contopus virens Willow Flycatcher. Empidonax traillii Least Flycatcher. Empidonax minimus Cordilleran Flycatcher. Empidonax occidentalis Say’s Phoebe. Sayornis saya Western Kingbird. Tyrannus verticalis Eastern Kingbird. Tyrannus tyrannus Family Laniidae (Shrikes) Loggerhead Shrike. Lanius ludovicianus Family Vireonidae (Vireos) Warbling Vireo. Vireo gilvus Family Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies) Pinyon Jay. Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus Black-billed Magpie. Pica hudsonia American Crow. Corvus brachyrhynchos Family Alaudidae (Larks) Horned Lark. Eremophila alpestris Family Hirundinidae (Swallows) Bank Swallow. Riparia riparia Tree Swallow. Tachycineta bicolor Violet-green Swallow. Tachycineta thalassina Northern Rough-winged Swallow. Stelgidopteryx serripennis Barn Swallow. Hirundo rustica Cliff Swallow. Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Family Paridae (Chickadees and Titmice) Black-capped Chickadee. Poecile atricapillus Family Sittidae (Nuthatches) Red-breasted Nuthatch. Sitta canadensis White-breasted Nuthatch. Sitta carolinensis Pygmy Nuthatch. Sitta pygmaea Family Certhiidae (Treecreepers) Brown Creeper. Certhia americana Family Troglodytidae (Wrens) Rock Wren. Salpinctes obsoletus House Wren. Troglodytes aedon Family Polioptilidae (Gnatcatchers) Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Polioptila caerulea Family Regulidae (Kinglets) Golden-crowned Kinglet. Regulus satrapa Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Regulus calendula Family Turdidae (Thrushes) Eastern Bluebird. Sialia sialis Mountain Bluebird. Sialia currucoides Townsend’s Solitaire. Myadestes townsendi Veery. Catharus fuscescens Swainson’s Thrush. Catharus ustulatus Hermit Thrush. Catharus guttatus American Robin. Turdus migratorius Family Mimidae (Thrashers, Catbirds, and Mockingbirds) Gray Catbird. Dumetella carolinensis Brown Thrasher. Toxostoma rufum Sage Thrasher. Oreoscoptes montanus Family Bombycillidae (Waxwings) Bohemian Waxwing. Bombycilla garrulus Cedar Waxwing. Bombycilla cedrorum Family Motacillidae (Pipits) American Pipit. Anthus rubescens Sprague’s Pipit. Anthus spragueii Family Fringillidae (Finches) Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch. Leucosticte tephrocotis House Finch. Haemorhous mexicanus Red Crossbill. Loxia curvirostra Pine Siskin. Spinis pinus American Goldfinch. Spinis tristis Evening Grosbeak. Coccothraustes vespertinus Family Calcariidae (Longspurs and Snow Buntings) Chestnut-collared Longspur. Calcarius ornatus McCown’s Longspur. Rhynchophanes mccownii Family Passerellidae (New World Sparrows and Towhees) Grasshopper Sparrow. Ammodramus savannarum Lark Sparrow. Chondestes grammacus Lark Bunting. Calamospiza melanocorys Chipping Sparrow. Spizella passerina Brewer’s Sparrow. Spizella breweri American Tree Sparrow. Spizelloides arborea Dark-eyed Junco. Junco hyemalis White-crowned Sparrow. Zonotrichia leucophrys White-throated Sparrow. Zonotrichia albicollis Vesper Sparrow. Pooecetes gramineus Henslow’s Sparrow. Centronyx henslowii Song Sparrow. Melospiza melodia Swamp Sparrow. Melospiza georgiana Spotted Towhee. Pipilo maculatus Eastern Towhee. Pipilo erythropthalmus Family Icteriidae (Yellow-breasted Chat) Yellow-breasted Chat. Icteria virens Family Icteridae (Blackbirds, Orioles, and Meadowlarks) Yellow-headed Blackbird. Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus Bobolink. Dolichonyx oryzivorus Eastern Meadowlark. Sturnella magna Western Meadowlark. Sturnella neglecta Baltimore Oriole. Icterus galbula Bullock’s Oriole. Icterus bullockii Red-winged Blackbird. Agelaius phoeniceus Brown-headed Cowbird. Molothrus ater Brewer’s Blackbird. Euphagus cyanocephalus Common Grackle. Quiscalus quiscula Family Parulidae (New World Warblers) Orange-crowned Warbler. Oreothlypis celata Common Yellowthroat. Geothlypis trichas American Redstart. Setophaga ruticilla Yellow Warbler. Setophaga petechia Yellow-rumped Warbler. Setophaga coronata Wilson’s Warbler. Cardillina pusilla Family Cardinalidae (Cardinals, Tanagers, and Grosbeaks) Scarlet Tanager. Piranga olivacea Western Tanager. Piranga ludoviciana Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Pheucticus ludovicianus Black-headed Grosbeak. Pheucticus melanocephalus Lazuli Bunting. Passerina amoena Indigo Bunting. Passerina cyanea Dickcissel. Spiza americana Chapter 4. Reptiles and Amphibians An Introduction to Nebraska’s Reptiles and Amphibians Selected Species Profiles Amphibians (Salamanders, Toads, and Frogs) Order Caudata (Salamanders) Family Ambystomatidae (Mole Salamanders) Barred Tiger Salamander. Ambystoma malvortium Order Anura (Frogs and Toads) Family Pelabatidae (Spadefoots) Plains Spadefoot. Spea bombifrons Family Bufonidae (Toads) Woodhouse’s Toad. Anaxyrus (Bufo) woodhousei Family Ranidae (Typical Frogs) American Bullfrog. Lithobates (Rana) catesbiana Plains Leopard Frog. Lithobates (Rana) blairi Northern Leopard Frog. Lithobates (Rana) pipiens Family Hylidae (Chorus Frogs) Cope’s Gray Treefrog. Hyla chrysocelis Boreal Chorus Frog. Pseudacris maculata Reptiles (Turtles, Lizards, and Snakes) Order Chelonia (Turtles) Family Chelydridae (Snapping Turtles) Eastern Snapping Turtle. Chelydra serpentina Family Embydidae (Pond and Box Turtles) Western Painted Turtle. Chrysemys picta Ornate Box Turtle. Terrapene ornata Family Trionychidae (Softshell Turtles) Midland Smooth Softshell Turtle. Apalone mutica Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle. Apalone spinifera Order Lacertilia (Lizards) Family Scincidae (Skinks) Many-lined Skink. Eumeces (Plestiodon) multivirgatus Northern Prairie Skink. Plestiodon septentrionalis Family Phrynosomatidae (Spiny, Earless, Tree, and Horned Lizards) Greater (Mountain) Short-horned Lizard. Phrynosoma hernandesi Prairie Lizard. Sceloporus (undulatus) consobrinus Common Sagebrush Lizard. Sceloporus graciosus Order Serpentes (Snakes) Family Colubridae (Harmless Egg-laying Snakes) Gophersnake (Bullsnake). Pituophis catenifer Family Natricidae (Live-bearing Snakes) Wandering (Western Terrestrial) Gartersnake. Thamnophis elegans Plains Gartersnake. Thamnophis radix Common Gartersnake. Thamnophis sirtalis Family Dipsadidae (Rear-fanged Snakes) Plains (Western) Hog-nosed Snake. Heterodon nasicus Eastern Hog-nosed Snake. Heterodon platyrhinos Family Viperidae (Pitvipers) Prairie (Western) Rattlesnake. Crotalus viridis Massasauga Rattlesnake. Sistrurus catenatus Chapter 5. Species Checklist and Status/Habitat Codes Data Sources and Abundance, Habitat, and Conservation Categories Mammals Birds Reptiles and Amphibians Amphibians Lizards Snakes Chapter 6. Some Natural Treasures of Nebraska References

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Book SynopsisBack from the Collapse covers the evolution, Euro-American-driven collapse, and large-scale restoration of Great Plains wildlife through efforts by the nonprofit organization American Prairie to assemble a protected area of 3.2 million acres on the plains of northeast Montana.Trade Review"This book would be an excellent addition to courses in ecology, conservation, and natural resource management, and will also interest naturalists and professional land managers working and living in the region."—A. L. Mayer, Choice"In Back from the Collapse: American Prairie and the Restoration of Great Plains Wildlife, Freese convinces us that the reintroduction of wildlife in the Great Plains is necessary and good by giving us the history of our planet earth and the Great Plains, by describing a thriving ecosystem that was destroyed by hunting, ranching and farming, and by recounting American Prairie's restoration successes."—Natalia Nebel, NewCity Lit“Grasslands are crucial to Earth’s biological diversity. North America once had a bounteous share. No one is better qualified to tell the story of such prairie ecosystems—the disruption of their dynamics, the collapse of their wildlife populations, and the vital possibility of saving and restoring them—than Curt Freese. This is an important, fascinating book.”—David Quammen, author of The Tangled Tree and Breathless“Curt Freese brings our nation’s ecologically rich but too-long-overlooked grasslands into sharp focus. He delivers a well-researched and approachably written account of the collapse of Great Plains wildlife populations and a challenge to readers—to envision the role that large protected areas can play in biodiversity conservation, especially in the face of climate change.”—Alison Piper Fox, chief executive officer of American PrairieTable of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Maps List of Tables Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: History Chapter 1: How It Started Chapter 2: From Sea, Ice, and Forest Emerges a Prairie Chapter 3: From the End of One Faunal Collapse to the Dawn of Another Chapter 4: From Euro-American Settlement to Today Part 2: Wildlife Collapses and Recoveries Chapter 5: American Beaver and River Otter Chapter 6: Ungulates Chapter 7: Carnivores Chapter 8: Rocky Mountain Locust Chapter 9: Black-tailed Prairie Dog and Black-footed Ferret Chapter 10: Pallid Sturgeon and Other Fish Stories Chapter 11: Grassland Birds Part 3: Conclusion Chapter 12: Where We’ve Been and Where We Need to Go Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn The Carpathians, Patrice M. Dabrowski narrates how three highland ranges of the mountain system found in present-day Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine were discovered for a broader regional public. This is a story of how the Tatras, Eastern Carpathians, and Bieszczady Mountains went from being terra incognita to becoming the popular tourist destinations they are today. It is a story of the encounter of Polish and Ukrainian lowlanders with the wild, sublime highlands and with the indigenous highlandersGórale, Hutsuls, Boikos, and Lemkosand how these peoples were incorporated into a national narrative as the territories were transformed into a native/national landscape.The set of microhistories in this book occur from about 1860 to 1980, a time in which nations and states concerned themselves with the frontier at the edge. Discoverers not only became enthralled with what were perceived as their own highlands but also availed themselves of the mountainTrade ReviewThe Carpathians is, in many ways, a pioneering effort, one that will hopefully put the Carpathians back on historians' mental maps and pave the way for further studies. * History:Reviews of New Books *Dabrowski is admirably open-minded and even-handed in explaining the perspectives of different actors and the visions of the highlands that they articulated. While engaging in ongoing, nuanced exploration of the relationship between the local and the national, she is attentive to those, such as the Jewish residents of the region, who could never quite speak on behalf of either local society or the nation but nonetheless played significant roles in the mutual constitution of both * H-net Poland *Patrice M. Dabrowski has written an excellent book on a topic that has been long neglected. With the publication of The Carpathians, this major mountain range is finally beginning to catch up with the Alps and the Pyrenees as another kind of borderland that offers scholars a unique perspective on the development of modern national identities and everyday life. * Slavic Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Tatra Mountains of Galicia 1. Where Freedom Awaits 2. On the Mountain Pass 3. Transforming the Tatras 4. Turn-of-the-Century Innovations Part II: The Eastern Carpathians of Galicia and the Second Polish Republic 5. The Hutsul Region and the Hand of Civilization 6. The Advent of the Railway 7. A New Alpine Club 8. A Poland of Regions Part III: The Bieszczady Mountains of the Polish People's Republic 9. A Novel Wilderness 10. Tourism for the Masses 11. Battling for the Soul of the Bieszczady 12. Power, Ecology, and the Public Sphere Conclusion

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Book SynopsisPhiladelphia Trees is a pocket-sized resource for identifying the native trees, commonly encountered exotics, and popular ornamentals of the Philadelphia metropolitan area and adjacent counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Each of the 118 tree-identification entries features a description of a tree species or several related species; a list of places to see specimens; individual photos of leaves, bark, fruits, and seeds; striking portrait photos; and winter-silhouette drawings. The guide also contains a section on more than fifty of the best parks, botanical gardens, and preserves for viewing trees in and around Philadelphia. Included in this section are ten maps identifying specific trees in such places as Fairmount Park, one of the world’s largest urban parks, and the Morris Arboretum, the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A third section, “Great Trees of Philadelphia,” highlights fifty special, historic, and record-breaking trees. Using this field guide, nature lovers will be able to identify and locate the fantastic trees that this unique region, sometimes called “the cradle of American horticulture,” has to offer.

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Book SynopsisNatural Designs chronicles the life and work of the earliest and most influential Spanish historian of the New World, Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo (1478–1557). Through a combination of biography and visual and textual analysis, Elizabeth Gansen explores how Oviedo, in his writings, brought the European Renaissance to bear on his understanding of New World nature. Oviedo learned much from the humanists with whom he came into contact in the courtly circles of Spain and Italy, including Giovanni Battista Ramusio and Pietro Bembo, and witnessed Christopher Columbus regaling Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand with news from his inaugural voyage to the Indies. Fascinated by the Caribbean flora and fauna Oviedo encountered on his arrival to the Caribbean in 1514, he made them the protagonists of his writings on the Indies. From his consumption of the prickly pear cactus, which led him to believe his death was imminent, to the behavior of the iguana, which defied his efforts to determine if the lizard was fish or flesh, his works reveal the challenges at the heart of Spain’s encounter with the biological wonders of the Americas. Natural Designs foregrounds Oviedo’s role as a writer, illustrator, and editor of New World nature. As much as Oviedo is credited as a pioneer in the literary genre of American natural history, his contributions to early modern conceptions of the flora and fauna of the Indies are still not widely understood and appreciated. Gansen situates us in the early sixteenth century to reappraise the works of the Spanish historian who first shaped these realities.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive work on Minnesota’s natural history and ecology—updated, expanded, and copiously illustrated to account for profound changes to the state’s natural landscape over the past twenty-five years The story of Minnesota’s natural landscape, reaching back to the time of the glaciers, covers at least 12,000 years. Yet even against that vast expanse, recent decades have significantly transformed the natural world that is Minnesota’s greatest resource. In the twenty-five years since the first publication of Minnesota’s Natural Heritage, the definitive volume on the state’s natural history and ecology, human activity and climate change have profoundly altered the major ecosystems that give our state its rich and varied character. The second edition of Minnesota’s Natural Heritage introduces readers to these ecosystems—the lakes and rivers, forests and prairies, farmlands and wetlands—and explains how they have come to be, how they function, and how they have changed so rapidly and dramatically in recent years. Full-color illustrations document the state’s striking natural beauty in all its vigor and fragility, while maps, drawings, diagrams, and graphs amplify points of historical, ecological, and geological interest. The most complete treatment of Minnesota’s natural environment, compiled and accessibly written by scientists whose collective knowledge spans the book’s expansive content, Minnesota’s Natural Heritage is the one indispensable companion for both visitors and inhabitants, as enlightening to page through as it is valuable to study.Trade Review"Anyone with a deep affection for Minnesota’s natural resources, highly seasonal and variable climate, diverse ecosystems, and beautiful landscapes should read the second edition of Minnesota’s Natural Heritage. This book chronicles the evolution of our state’s natural systems and the challenges of sustainably managing them in the context of climate change. It should be part of every home reference library."—Mark Seeley, author of Minnesota Weather Almanac"This second edition of Minnesota's Natural Heritage is just as engaging as the first and is supported with beautiful photos, illustrations, and graphs. But now readers learn of new and serious threats facing Minnesota’s prairies, forests, and waters. Will we restore and protect this natural legacy for future generations? For anyone who cares about nature, this book is a must read."—Peggy Ladner, former director, The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota"Dr. Tester was my favorite professor at the University of Minnesota. I bought his book’s first edition immediately when it came out, and I have waited with anticipation for the update. It does not disappoint. His immense knowledge of ecology and of Minnesota are in full display and in a voice that everyone can understand. Outstanding!"—Tom Landwehr, executive director, Campaign to Save the Boundary Waters"John R. Tester and colleagues’ new edition inspires Minnesotans—and others who appreciate this great state—with information about our precious natural resources, including ways to protect and restore them from long-standing environmental problems and new challenges such as climate change. The book explores each of the biomes in Minnesota, listing the species and ecology one can find there and the ways we can work to restore its glory."—Jessica Hellmann, director, Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota"Well organized and infused with amazing photographs of the landscape and wildlife that makes this area so special."—Rochester Post-Bulletin "With lovely photos, illustrations, and tables of information, this is a great book for the cabin owner or traveling summer cabin user to enjoy whether checking a specific topic or settling down with a long read."—Ely Echo"The book takes definitive looks at our landscape, climate and weather, forests, prairie, wet-lands, lakes, streams and rivers. It concludes with important comment on the future of this marvelous state, and how we should care for it."—Star Tribune Table of ContentsContentsPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First EditionAcknowledgments1. The LandscapeGeologic HistoryChanging Landscapes Since GlaciationThe Present Landscape2. Climate and WeatherSolar RadiationTemperaturePrecipitationCloudsWindObserved Climate Change3. Principles of EcologyEnvironmentEcosystem Structure and FunctionPopulations and Communities4. Deciduous ForestDeciduous Forest EcologyAnimals and Community InteractionsForest Management and Conservation in Minnesota5. Northern Coniferous ForestNorthern Coniferous Forest EcologyAnimals and Community InteractionsPresent Status of the Northern Coniferous Forest6. Tallgrass PrairiePrairie Forest BorderTallgrass Prairie EcologyAnimals and Community InteractionsPresent Status of the Tallgrass Prairie7. WetlandsPrairie WetlandsAnimals and Community Interactions in Prairie WetlandsPeatlandsAnimals and Community Interactions in PeatlandsOther Wetlands Occurring in MinnesotaPresent Status of Wetlands8. LakesFormation and DistributionPhysical and Chemical CharacteristicsLake CommunitiesEcosystem FunctionAnimals and Community InteractionsMinnesota’s LakesPresent Status of Minnesota’s Lakes9. Streams and RiversOrigins of Streams and RiversPhysical and Chemical CharacteristicsStream CommunitiesEcosystem FunctionRiver Continuum ConceptAnimals and Community InteractionsMinnesota’s Streams and RiversPresent Status of Minnesota’s Streams and Rivers10. The FutureStemming Habitat LossFeeding a Growing Human Population SustainablyAdapting to a Changing ClimateReversing the Spread of Invasive SpeciesReducing Damaging Chemicals in the EnvironmentRecovering Threatened Species PopulationsPlanning Statewide Conservation ActionRestoring EcosystemsA Perspective to Live WithAppendixesA. Counties and Major Rivers in MinnesotaB. Trees and Shrubs Found in MinnesotaC. Common Herbs Found in MinnesotaD. Mammals Found in MinnesotaE. Birds Breeding in MinnesotaF. Amphibians and Reptiles Found in MinnesotaG. Fishes Found in MinnesotaH. Metric Equivalents of English Weights and MeasuresLiterature CitedPermissionsIndex

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Book SynopsisHow Japanese coastal residents and transnational conservationists collaborated to foster relationships between humans and sea life Drawing the Sea Near opens a new window to our understanding of transnational conservation by investigating projects in Okinawa shaped by a “conservation-near” approach—which draws on the senses, the body, and memory to collapse the distance between people and their surroundings and to foster collaboration and equity between coastal residents and transnational conservation organizations. This approach contrasts with the traditional Western “conservation-far” model premised on the separation of humans from the environment.Based on twenty months of participant observation and interviews, this richly detailed, engagingly written ethnography focuses on Okinawa’s coral reefs to explore an unusually inclusive, experiential, and socially just approach to conservation. In doing so, C. Anne Claus challenges orthodox assumptions about nature, wilderness, and the future of environmentalism within transnational organizations. She provides a compelling look at how transnational conservation organizations—in this case a field office of the World Wide Fund for Nature in Okinawa—negotiate institutional expectations for conservation with localized approaches to caring for ocean life. In pursuing how particular projects off the coast of Japan unfolded, Drawing the Sea Near illuminates the real challenges and possibilities of work within the multifaceted transnational structures of global conservation organizations. Uniquely, it focuses on the conservationists themselves: why and how has their approach to project work changed, and how have they themselves been transformed in the process?Trade Review"This is a fascinating, original, and important ethnography of how conservation can decolonize itself and the multiple benefits of doing so. In thought-provoking and clear prose, C. Anne Claus has provided a sympathetic and challenging account that will be warmly welcomed by anyone working with, on, or for conservation. It is especially interesting for anyone who wants to better understand how large conservation organizations like the WWF function—and change."—Dan Brockington, author of Fortress Conservation and Nature Unbound "Claus’ book offers a most captivating and original ethnographic study that brings together several important topics that have hitherto not been put into dialogue, like the way different boarders - ecological, linguistic, social, sensorial- are linked and function as agents in the reconfiguration of human lives."—Contemporary Japan "Through rich ethnographic engagement with conservationists, and local practices that could be glimpsed through the beautiful interludes, this book is an invaluable contribution to scholarly efforts to decolonise conservation that, ultimately, draws the sea near to the readers themselves."—Ethos: Journal of Anthropology "An important contribution of anthropological ethnography to the studies of conservation and environmentalism. Concise yet enriching discussions of Japanese and Okinawan center–peripheral relations also make this ethnography an excellent case study and teaching resource for contemporary Japanese society and environmental politics."—American Anthropologist"The book’s clear prose offers an account of a case study that will certainly be engaging for many environmental scholars across disciplines. We are fortunate Claus made the ethnography personal - storifying it ensures that broader audiences are not deprived of the clear writing and important takeaways of Drawing the Sea Near."—Electronic Green Journal"In her new book, C. Anne Claus introduces some of the activities of marine conservation NGOs on the islands of Ishigaki and Okinawa. The result is an original, ethnographically rich, and convincingly interdisciplinary monograph of interest not only to environmental anthropologists and Okinawan studies scholars, but also to scholars working in development studies, political ecology, and nature conservation more broadly. "—Japan Review"The beauty of the volume lies in it moving beyond simply presenting egregious failures of transnational conversation, as such critiques are already well-documented in the literature, to presenting methodical, well-researched, and rich ethnographic detail that highlights the history of conversation and the need for equity and social justice. The author does so with descriptions and detail that easily conjure up the colours and flavours of the sea and local peoples. "—Anthropological ReviewTable of ContentsContentsAbbreviationsIntroduction: Drawing Near1. The Airport Problem: Transnational Politics at Japan’s EdgeA Song of Scientific Pluralism2. Satoumi: Localism, Environmentalism, and the Development of an Oceanic SocionatureShiraho’s Nearshore Sea (ino)3. Conservation in Collaboration: Transforming Practices at World Wide Fund for Nature’s Field StationSeeing the Sea4. Gustatory Engagements: The Taste of Okinawa’s SeaGods and Ghosts of the Sea5. Transnational Conservation: Compositions, Circumventions, and ConflictsSea Stories6. Touching and Smelling: Challenging Scientific Authority in Coral EncountersAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisExploring one of the greatest potential contributors to climate change—thawing permafrost—and the anxiety of extinction on an increasingly hostile planet Climate scientists point to permafrost as a “ticking time bomb” for the planet, and from the Arctic, apocalyptic narratives proliferate on the devastating effects permafrost thaw poses to human survival. In Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood, Charlotte Wrigley considers how permafrost—and its disappearance—redefines extinction to be a lack of continuity, both material and social, and something that affects not only life on earth but nonlife, too.Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood approaches the topic of thawing permafrost and the wild new economies and mitigation strategies forming in the far north through a study of the Sakha Republic, Russia’s largest region, and its capital city Yakutsk, which is the coldest city in the world and built on permafrost. Wrigley examines people who are creating commerce out of thawing permafrost, including scientists wishing to recreate the prehistoric “Mammoth steppe” ecosystem by eventually rewilding resurrected woolly mammoths, Indigenous people who forage the tundra for exposed mammoth bodies to sell their tusks, and government officials hoping to keep their city standing as the ground collapses under it. Warming begets thawing begets economic activity— and as a result, permafrost becomes discontinuous, both as land and as a social category, in ways that have implications for the entire planet. Discontinuity, Wrigley shows, eventually evolves into extinction.Offering a new way of defining extinction through the concept of “discontinuity,” Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood presents a meditative and story-focused engagement with permafrost as more than just frozen ground.Trade Review "A myth-busting, pioneering ride through climactic upheaval in the Russian Arctic, where extinction is not an end but a becoming. Charlotte Wrigley’s tales of life and matter, death and survival co-mingle, surprise, disrupt, and provoke. Masterful riffs about time across scales reimagine worlds beyond the hubris of scientific technofixes and other false promises of redemption."—Jennifer E. Telesca, author of Red Gold: The Managed Extinction of the Giant Bluefin Tuna "Charlotte Wrigley challenges what we know—or think we know—about permafrost, the finality of extinction, and the role humans play in the Anthropocene. An engaging and thought-provoking read."—Jonathan C. Slaght, author of Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl "Grounded in the permafrost landscapes of northern Siberia, Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood traverses issues fundamental to our time: the meanings of extinction, the experiences of earth-shaking change, the seductions of engineering both genetic and geological. Told through the many lives—and possible death—of permafrost, Charlotte Wrigley’s theoretically rich narrative pushes us to imagine better worlds."—Bathsheba Demuth, author of Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait "Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood rewards its readers with its sensory experience and its philosophical meditations, arming them with new questions with which to challenge their own slow-churning surroundings."—Science Magazine "Wrigley’s sustained and disparate application of the notion of discontinuity to a wide array of environmental questions makes for a sophisticated, thought-provoking, and often brilliant exploration that enriches scholars’ understandings of how non-living entities can intrude into human endeavors in unexpected ways."—Andy Bruno, The Russian Review

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Book SynopsisExploring one of the greatest potential contributors to climate change—thawing permafrost—and the anxiety of extinction on an increasingly hostile planet Climate scientists point to permafrost as a “ticking time bomb” for the planet, and from the Arctic, apocalyptic narratives proliferate on the devastating effects permafrost thaw poses to human survival. In Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood, Charlotte Wrigley considers how permafrost—and its disappearance—redefines extinction to be a lack of continuity, both material and social, and something that affects not only life on earth but nonlife, too.Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood approaches the topic of thawing permafrost and the wild new economies and mitigation strategies forming in the far north through a study of the Sakha Republic, Russia’s largest region, and its capital city Yakutsk, which is the coldest city in the world and built on permafrost. Wrigley examines people who are creating commerce out of thawing permafrost, including scientists wishing to recreate the prehistoric “Mammoth steppe” ecosystem by eventually rewilding resurrected woolly mammoths, Indigenous people who forage the tundra for exposed mammoth bodies to sell their tusks, and government officials hoping to keep their city standing as the ground collapses under it. Warming begets thawing begets economic activity— and as a result, permafrost becomes discontinuous, both as land and as a social category, in ways that have implications for the entire planet. Discontinuity, Wrigley shows, eventually evolves into extinction.Offering a new way of defining extinction through the concept of “discontinuity,” Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood presents a meditative and story-focused engagement with permafrost as more than just frozen ground.Trade Review "A myth-busting, pioneering ride through climactic upheaval in the Russian Arctic, where extinction is not an end but a becoming. Charlotte Wrigley’s tales of life and matter, death and survival co-mingle, surprise, disrupt, and provoke. Masterful riffs about time across scales reimagine worlds beyond the hubris of scientific technofixes and other false promises of redemption."—Jennifer E. Telesca, author of Red Gold: The Managed Extinction of the Giant Bluefin Tuna "Charlotte Wrigley challenges what we know—or think we know—about permafrost, the finality of extinction, and the role humans play in the Anthropocene. An engaging and thought-provoking read."—Jonathan C. Slaght, author of Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl "Grounded in the permafrost landscapes of northern Siberia, Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood traverses issues fundamental to our time: the meanings of extinction, the experiences of earth-shaking change, the seductions of engineering both genetic and geological. Told through the many lives—and possible death—of permafrost, Charlotte Wrigley’s theoretically rich narrative pushes us to imagine better worlds."—Bathsheba Demuth, author of Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait "Earth, Ice, Bone, Blood rewards its readers with its sensory experience and its philosophical meditations, arming them with new questions with which to challenge their own slow-churning surroundings."—Science Magazine "Wrigley’s sustained and disparate application of the notion of discontinuity to a wide array of environmental questions makes for a sophisticated, thought-provoking, and often brilliant exploration that enriches scholars’ understandings of how non-living entities can intrude into human endeavors in unexpected ways."—Andy Bruno, The Russian Review

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Book SynopsisLife on Earth is facing a mass extinction event of our own making. Human activity is changing the biology and the meaning of extinction. What Is Extinction? examines several key moments that have come to define the terms of extinction over the past two centuries, exploring instances of animal and human finitude and the cultural forms used to document and interpret these events. Offering a critical theory for the critically endangered, Joshua Schuster proposes that different discourses of limits and lastness appear in specific extinction events over time as a response to changing attitudes toward species frailty. Understanding these extinction events also involves examining what happens when the conceptual and cultural forms used to account for species finitude are pressed to their limits as well. Schuster provides close readings of several case studies of extinction that bring together environmental humanities and multispecies methods with media-specific analyses at the terminus of life. What Is Extinction? delves into the development of last animal photography, the anthropological and psychoanalytic fascination with human origins and ends, the invention of new literary genres of last fictions, the rise of new extreme biopolitics in the Third Reich that attempted to change the meaning of extinction, and the current pursuit of de-extinction technologies. Schuster offers timely interpretations of how definitions and visions of extinction have changed in the past and continue to change in the present.Table of ContentsIntroduction | 1 Part I 1 Photographing the Last Animal | 43 2 Indigeneity and Anthropology in Last Worlds | 69 Part II 3 Literary Extinctions and the Existentiality of Reading | 109 4 Concepts of Extinction in the Holocaust | 134 Part III 5 Critical Theory for the Critically Endangered | 167 6 What Is De-Extinction? | 198 Conclusion | 231 Acknowledgments | 247 Notes | 251 Index | 279

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Book SynopsisJabbour Douaihy’s Autumn Equinox is a diary of a young man recently resettled in his Lebanese village after going to college in the United States. It continues from the end of May through the September equinox of 1986, narrating his efforts to remake himself through adjustments to his reading, writing, and eating habits, his dress, his posture, his family relationships, his love life. . . . The diary begins with a view of an Israeli bombing in South Lebanon and ends with a description of refugee families fleeing to the mountain villages. Otherwise, except for allusions to what is going on in the capital, the Lebanese Civil War is far from the story, although its violence has never been far from this village. America, personified by a Lara who does not answer his letters, is a faraway land of nostalgia. The village is here, at the center of the young man’s narration, peopled by comic characters who seem to insist on their own unchanging selfhoods and to resist his attempts to be different. The Civil War and the Occupation, the author seems to be saying, are not the only sources of turmoil. Violence and revenge have been part of the people’s consciousness, and people might indeed need to redefine themselves while at the same time adjusting to the environment.

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Book SynopsisExamines the lure of mountains in German literature, philosophy, film, music, and culture from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. Mountains have always stirred the human imagination, playing a crucial role in the cultural evolution of peoples around the globe and becoming infused with meaning in the process. Beyond their geographical-geological significance,mountains affect the topography of the mind, whether as objects of peril or attraction, of spiritual enlightenment or existential fulfillment, of philosophical contemplation or aesthetic inspiration. This volume challenges the oversimplified assumption that human interaction with mountains is a distinctly modern development, one that began with the empowerment of the individual in the wake of Enlightenment rationalism and Romantic subjectivity. These essays by European and North American scholars examine the lure of mountains in German literature, philosophy, film, music, and culture from the Middle Ages to the present, with a focus on the interaction between humans and the alpineenvironment. The contributors consider mountains not as mere symbolic tropes or literary metaphors, but as constituting a tangible reality that informs the experiences and ideas of writers, naturalists, philosophers, filmmakers,and composers. Overall, this volume seeks to provide multiple answers to questions regarding the cultural significance of mountains as well as the physical practice of climbing them. Contributors: Peter Arnds, Olaf Berwald, Albrecht Classen, Roger Cook, Scott Denham, Sean Franzel, Christof Hamann, Harald Höbusch, Dan Hooley, Peter Höyng, Sean Ireton, Oliver Lubrich, Anthony Ozturk, Caroline Schaumann, Heather I. Sullivan, Johannes Türk, Sabine Wilke, Wilfried Wilms. SEAN IRETON is Associate Professor of German at the University of Missouri. CAROLINE SCHAUMANN is Professor of German Studies at Emory University.Trade Review[E]xcellent coverage of the part played by mountaineering and its representations in the recuperation of German self-esteem post-1918, and into the evolution of the Bergfilm after 1945. . . . What makes mountain space so interesting from the point of view of the imagination - one of many insights available here -- are the ways in which time can be figured in it . . . . [A] collection whose historical depth and breadth of reference make it a resource for scholars of the spatial imagination. * FORUM FOR MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES *[A]n invaluable and intellectually lively contribution to a growing international scholarship on the cultural significance of mountains. * ECOZON *[T]urns what could have been a tired exercise in Toposforschung into an absorbing and insightful investigation of geology, history, and culture. . . . Overall, reading this book is in many respects just like climbing a mountain: . . . because, in the end, one can look back and contemplate a magnificent view. * JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN STUDIES *[Gives] extensive, insightful treatment to shifting discursive, cultural, and political valences of mountains in the German imagination. . . . [T]he range of the collection is quite broad. Nonetheless, the . . . essays on poetry, film, literature, and music address a set of related questions. . . . [T]o be praised not only for being the first to treat the cultural meaning of mountains so extensively, but also for tracing their meanings in such variety and depth. . . . Recommended. * CHOICE *In summary? To be sure--to stay with the metaphor - no first ascent, but an impressive high mountain tour that as it goes on opens vistas on not-yet-climbed routes. * GERMAN STUDIES REVIEW *An excellent example of a variety of approaches in interdisciplinary environmental humanities, the volume presents an informative and critical addition to the study of nature representation in German culture . . . . * WOMEN IN GERMAN NEWSLETTER *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Meaning of Mountains: Geology, History, Culture - Sean Ireton and Caroline Schaumann Prelude: Classical Mountain Landscapes and the Language of Ascent - Dan Hooley Terra Incognita? Mountains in Medieval and Early Modern German Literature - Albrecht Classen From Meadows to Mountaintops: Albrecht von Haller's"Die Alpen" - Caroline Schaumann Geo-Poetics: The Alpine Sublime in Art and Literature, 1779-1860 - Anthony Ozturk Time and Narrative in the Mountain Sublime around 1800 - Sean Franzel Faust's Mountains: An Ecocritical Reading of Goethe's Tragedy and Science - Heather I. Sullivan Spectacular Scenery and Slippery Descents: Narrating the Mountains of Tropical Polynesia - Sabine Wilke Fascinating Voids: Alexander von Humboldt and the Myth of Chimborazo - Oliver Lubrich From Eros to Thanatos: Hiking and Spelunking in Ludwig Tieck's Der Runenberg - Peter Arnds Geology, Mountaineering, and Self-Formation in Adalbert Stifter's Der Nachsommer - Sean Ireton "An Apparition from Another World" -- The Mountains of the Moon and Kilimanjaro from the Perspective of Nineteenth-Century Germany - Christof Hamman Leaving the Summit Behind: Tracking Biographical and Philosophical Pathways in Richard Strauss's Eine Alpensinfonie - Peter Höyng Elevation and Insight: Thomas Mann's Der Zauberberg - Johannes Turk "The Essence of the Alpine World Is Struggle": Strategies of Gesundung in Arnold Fanck's Early Mountain Films - Wilfried Wilms PhD "Mountain of Destiny": The Filmic Legacy of Nanga Parbat - Harald Hoebusch Spatial Orientation and Embodied Transcendence in Werner Herzog's Mountain Climbing Films - Roger F. Cook W. G. Sebald's Magic Mountains - Scott Denham Conflicting Ascents: Inscriptions, Cartographies, andDisappearance in Christoph Ransmayr's Der fliegende Berg - Olaf Berwald Works Cited Notes on the Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisExamines the lure of mountains in German literature, philosophy, film, music, and culture from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. Mountains have always stirred the human imagination, playing a crucial role in the cultural evolution of peoples around the globe and becoming infused with meaning in the process. Beyond their geographical-geological significance,mountains affect the topography of the mind, whether as objects of peril or attraction, of spiritual enlightenment or existential fulfillment, of philosophical contemplation or aesthetic inspiration. This volume challenges the oversimplified assumption that human interaction with mountains is a distinctly modern development, one that began with the empowerment of the individual in the wake of Enlightenment rationalism and Romantic subjectivity. These essays by European and North American scholars examine the lure of mountains in German literature, philosophy, film, music, and culture from the Middle Ages to the present, with a focus on the interaction between humans and the alpineenvironment. The contributors consider mountains not as mere symbolic tropes or literary metaphors, but as constituting a tangible reality that informs the experiences and ideas of writers, naturalists, philosophers, filmmakers,and composers. Overall, this volume seeks to provide multiple answers to questions regarding the cultural significance of mountains as well as the physical practice of climbing them. Contributors: Peter Arnds, Olaf Berwald, Albrecht Classen, Roger Cook, Scott Denham, Sean Franzel, Christof Hamann, Harald Höbusch, Dan Hooley, Peter Höyng, Sean Ireton, Oliver Lubrich, Anthony Ozturk, Caroline Schaumann, Heather I. Sullivan, Johannes Türk, Sabine Wilke, Wilfried Wilms. Sean Ireton is Associate Professor of German at the University of Missouri. Caroline Schaumann is Associate Professor of German Studies at Emory University.Trade Review[E]xcellent coverage of the part played by mountaineering and its representations in the recuperation of German self-esteem post-1918, and into the evolution of the Bergfilm after 1945. . . . What makes mountain space so interesting from the point of view of the imagination -- one of many insights available here -- are the ways in which time can be figured in it . . . . [A] collection whose historical depth and breadth of reference make it a resource for scholars of the spatial imagination. * FORUM FOR MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES *[A]n invaluable and intellectually lively contribution to a growing international scholarship on the cultural significance of mountains. * ECOZON *[T]urns what could have been a tired exercise in Toposforschung into an absorbing and insightful investigation of geology, history, and culture. . . . Overall, reading this book is in many respects just like climbing a mountain: . . . because, in the end, one can look back and contemplate a magnificent view. * JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN STUDIES *[Gives] extensive, insightful treatment to shifting discursive, cultural, and political valences of mountains in the German imagination. . . . [T]he range of the collection is quite broad. Nonetheless, the . . . essays on poetry, film, literature, and music address a set of related questions. . . . [T]o be praised not only for being the first to treat the cultural meaning of mountains so extensively, but also for tracing their meanings in such variety and depth. . . . Recommended. * CHOICE *[A]n impressive high mountain tour that as it goes on opens vistas on not-yet-climbed routes. * GERMAN STUDIES REVIEW *An excellent example of a variety of approaches in interdisciplinary environmental humanities, the volume presents an informative and critical addition to the study of nature representation in German culture . . . . * WOMEN IN GERMAN NEWSLETTER *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Meaning of Mountains: Geology, History, Culture - Caroline Schaumann and Sean Ireton Prelude: Classical Mountain Landscapes and the Language of Ascent - Dan Hooley Terra Incognita? Mountains in Medieval and Early Modern German Literature - Albrecht Classen From Meadows to Mountaintops: Albrecht von Haller's"Die Alpen" - Caroline Schaumann Geo-Poetics: The Alpine Sublime in Art and Literature, 1779-1860 - Anthony Ozturk Time and Narrative in the Mountain Sublime around 1800 - Sean Franzel Faust's Mountains: An Ecocritical Reading of Goethe's Tragedy and Science - Heather I. Sullivan Spectacular Scenery and Slippery Descents: Narrating the Mountains of Tropical Polynesia - Sabine Wilke Fascinating Voids: Alexander von Humboldt and the Myth of Chimborazo - Oliver Lubrich From Eros to Thanatos: Hiking and Spelunking in Ludwig Tieck's Der Runenberg - Peter Arnds Geology, Mountaineering, and Self-Formation in Adalbert Stifter's Der Nachsommer - Sean Ireton "An Apparition from Another World" -- The Mountains of the Moon and Kilimanjaro from the Perspective of Nineteenth-Century Germany - Christof Hamman Leaving the Summit Behind: Tracking Biographical and Philosophical Pathways in Richard Strauss's Eine Alpensinfonie - Peter Höyng Elevation and Insight: Thomas Mann's Der Zauberberg - Johannes Turk "The Essence of the Alpine World Is Struggle": Strategies of Gesundung in Arnold Fanck's Early Mountain Films - Wilfried Wilms PhD "Mountain of Destiny": The Filmic Legacy of Nanga Parbat - Harald Hoebusch Spatial Orientation and Embodied Transcendence in Werner Herzog's Mountain Climbing Films - Roger F. Cook W. G. Sebald's Magic Mountains - Scott Denham Conflicting Ascents: Inscriptions, Cartographies, andDisappearance in Christoph Ransmayr's Der fliegende Berg - Olaf Berwald Works Cited Notes on the Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisOrganized as a series of monthly journal entries, Morning Comes to Elk Mountain is Lantz’s response to ten years of exploring the rough and unexpected beauty of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A combination of memoir, natural history, Native American history, and geology, this book is enriched by 20 color photos and a map to appeal to the seasoned visitor as well as the newcomer to the refuge.The national wildlife refuge that’s the focus of the book was among the first established by President Theodore Roosevelt. He helped save the Wichitas from miners and land speculators, and instead the harsh yet scenic area became the nation’s first bison refuge, established to keep this American icon from slipping into extinction.Today the refuge hosts more than a million visitors a year, most of them coming to hike the trails, climb the rocks, photograph bison and prairie dogs, or simply commune with a beautiful, wild area that remains a spiritual landscape for the Kiowa and Comanche Indians who call it home.

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Book SynopsisThese days, earthly coexistence often feels bad. As environmental crises amass, they cast a shadow over an imagined future and the promises of betteror at least predictabledays to come. In times of climate chaos, mass extinction, and rampant environmental injustice, it is easy to despair. But, here and there, a glimmer of joy or optimism shines forth and reminds us that it is possibleeven necessaryto love and to hope amid the ruins. The contributors to this volume grapple with a plurality of interrelated ecological feelings: care, concern, contempt, empathy, fear, grief, hope, joy, numbness, optimism, possessiveness, regret, and saudades. Informed by a rhetorical perspective, the essays collected here reveal what sets our ecological feelings into motion. Crucially, they also uncover some of the rhetorical practices through which we might collectively feel our way into a more harmonious earthly coexistence.

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Book SynopsisTwo generations have passed since the publication of Wilma Dykeman’s landmark environmental history, The French Broad. In Through the Mountains: The French Broad River and Time, John Ross updates that seminal book with groundbreaking new research. More than the story of a single river, Through the Mountains covers the entire watershed from its headwaters in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains to its mouth in Knoxville, Tennessee.The French Broad watershed has faced new perils and seen new discoveries since 1955, when The French Broad was published. Geologists have learned that the Great Smoky Mountains are not among the world’s oldest as previously thought; climatologists and archaeologists have traced the dramatic effects of global warming and cooling on the flora, fauna, and human habitation in the watershed; and historians have deepened our understanding of enslaved peoples once thought not to be a part of the watershed’s history. Even further, this book documents how the French Broad and its tributaries were abused by industrialists, and how citizens fought to mitigate the pollution.Through the Mountains also takes readers to notable historic places: the hidden mound just inside the gate of Biltmore where Native Americans celebrated the solstices; the once-secret radio telescope site above Rosman where NASA eavesdropped on Russian satellites; and the tiny hamlet of Gatlinburg where Phi Beta Phi opened its school for mountain women in 1912.Wilma Dykeman once asked what the river had meant to the people who lived along it. In the close of Through the Mountains, Ross reframes that question: For 14,000 years the French Broad and its tributaries have nurtured human habitation. What must we start doing now to ensure it will continue to nourish future generations? Answering this question requires a knowledge of the French Broad’s history, an understanding of its contemporary importance, and a concern for the watershed’s sustainable future. Through the Mountains fulfills these three criteria, and, in many ways, presents the larger story of America’s freshwater habitats through the incredible history of the French Broad.Trade Review“John Ross has given us a valued lens to the meandering lifespan of one of our storied rivers, embraced by the ancient Appalachian Mountains. It is a welcome contemporary companion to Wilma Dykeman’s iconic The French Broad in weaving the interconnectivity of land, water, and unfolding human habitation. In a larger sense, Through the Mountains is a universal chronicle of the abiding promise and peril of our nation’s vast network of rivers.” —Dr. Doug Orr, coauthor, Wayfaring Strangers: The Musical Voyage from Scotland and Ulster to Appalachia, coeditor, The North Carolina Atlas: Portrait for a New Century “Through the Mountains gives us fresh perspectives on the natural and cultural history of the French Broad River watershed in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. As John Ross leads us through centuries of human habitation in the watershed, a clear theme emerges: the ongoing tension between economic development and environmental preservation, and the need for humankind to discover—or reclaim—sustainable ways of living within our natural world.” —Jim Stokely, son of Wilma Dykeman, author of The French Broad, published as part of the Rivers of America Series by Rinehart in 1955 and subsequently by the University of Tennessee Press “John Ross has produced a fascinating and well-documented book incorporating current trends and research with a view to the past and the future of the French Broad watershed. Along with Wilma Dykeman’s 1955 book on the French Broad, Through the Mountains . . . is a must read for those of us who live in and love this region.” —Jefferson Chapman, Director Emeritus, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture “Now, for the first time, I know where I live!” —Tom Garden, Western North Carolina resident of fifty years, Asheville, North Carolina

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Book SynopsisHailed as a “nonfiction epic . . . in the tradition of Jared Diamond’s best-seller Collapse, and Simon Winchester’s Atlantic” (Dallas Morning News), Jack E. Davis’s The Gulf is “by turns informative, lyrical, inspiring and chilling for anyone who cares about the future of ‘America’s Sea’ ” (Wall Street Journal). Illuminating America’s political and economic relationship with the environment from the age of the conquistadors to the present, Davis demonstrates how the Gulf’s fruitful ecosystems and exceptional beauty empowered a growing nation. Filled with vivid, untold stories from the sportfish that launched Gulfside vacationing to Hollywood’s role in the country’s first offshore oil wells, this “vast and welltold story shows how we made the Gulf . . . [into] a ‘national sacrifice zone’ ” (Bill McKibben). The first and only study of its kind, The Gulf offers “a unique and illuminating history of the American Southern coast and sea as it should be written” (Edward O. Wilson).Trade Review"A sensitive and sturdy work of environmental history. . . . [Davis] has a well-stocked mind, and frequently views the history of the Gulf through the prism of artists and writers including Winslow Homer, Wallace Stevens, Ernest Hemingway and John D. MacDonald. His prose is supple and clear. . . . A cri de coeur about the Gulf’s environmental ruin." -- Dwight Garner - New York Times"A wide-ranging, well-told story, by turns informative, lyrical, inspiring and chilling for anyone who cares about the future of ‘America’s Sea.’" -- Gerard Helferich - Wall Street Journal"In the tradition of Jared Diamond's best-seller Collapse and Simon Winchester's Atlantic comes Jack E. Davis' nonfiction epic, The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea, which strives both to celebrate and defend its subject—the Gulf of Mexico. . . . Detailed and exhaustive, written in lucid, impeccable prose, The Gulf is a fine work of information and insight, destined to be admired and cited." -- William J. Cobb - Dallas Morning News"Splendid . . . . Davis is a historian, and this book is packed with research, but The Gulf does not read like a textbook. He is a graceful, clear, often lyrical writer who makes sometimes surprising, always illuminating connections—it's not a stretch to compare him to John McPhee. And he is telling an important story, especially for those of us who live around what he calls the American Sea. What happens to it happens to us, and the more we know, the better equipped we'll be to deal with a future on its shores." -- Colette Bancroft - Tampa Bay Times"An incisive, comprehensive and entertaining portrait of the world’s most diverse and productive marine ecosystems—from its lusty birth in the chaos of shifting continental plates to its slow and agonizing death of a million cuts inflicted by oil and gas extractors, dredge-and-fill operators, ‘condo-canyon’ developers, industrial-scale fishers, fertilizer-dependent farmers, chemical plant entrepreneurs, love-it-to-death snow birds and so many more. . . . Amid all of the pollution and exploitation, this could easily have been a grim history of ‘Paradise Lost.’ But in Davis’ skilled hands it as much love story as tragedy." -- Ron Cunningham - Gainesville Sun"Jack Davis has delivered a unique and illuminating history of the American Southern coast and sea as it should be written: how humanity and the environment evolved over ten millennia as a single system." -- Edward O. Wilson, author of The Social Conquest of Earth"This vast and well-told story shows how we made the Gulf of Mexico, in particular, into what local activists have begun to call a 'national sacrifice zone,' at enormous cost to its residents of all species. It’s a sobering tale, and one hopes that reading it will help us hit bottom and acknowledge the need to change." -- Bill McKibben, author Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet"A tremendous book. Davis is not only one of our preeminent environmental historians, but also a first-rate storyteller and prose stylist. Lay readers and scholars alike will be delighted by The Gulf, a lovely evocation of the natural world and the problematic ways our nation has profited from it." -- Blake Bailey, author of Cheever"The Gulf takes on troubling environmental issues with a lyrical voice and a steady appreciation of history." -- Mark Kurlansky, author of Paper: Paging Through History"Like its subject, The Gulf is big, beautiful, and beguiling. Meticulously researched and sparklingly written, it is also a cautionary tale about a paradise ill-served by humankind." -- William Souder, author of On a Farther Shore"An astonishing work of environmental history, sweeping in its narrative scope while also being wonderfully intimate in its richness of detail. The march of history and the vibrancy of place live on its every page, and the environmental story it tells could not make for more urgent reading in these perilous times." -- Darcy Frey, Harvard University"Steering seamlessly between nature writing and historical narrative, Davis offers an elegant epic of how America’s relationship with the Gulf of Mexico defines our character and our future." -- Cynthia Barnett, author of Rain: A Natural and Cultural History"With the narrative force of the Gulf Stream, Jack E. Davis takes readers to an unforgettable geography of wonders, oddities, and characters famous and unknown. Davis’s writing shimmers with salt haze, delights like a flock of pelicans, and threatens like oil on a white sand beach. If you thought you knew the Gulf, guess again. If this is your introduction to it, lucky you." -- Jordan Fisher Smith, author of Engineering Eden and Nature Noir"The Gulf starts with the geology of plate tectonics, proceeds through Indian settlements before the arrivals of Europeans, advances to hurricanes, the Dead Zone, and oil pollution, then analyzes the future. And it does all this very, very well. Books which attempt such comprehensive treatments of a subject are too often, as the saying goes, a mile wide and an inch deep. This book is 1,000 miles wide and 10,000 feet deep. It's an extraordinary achievement." -- John M Barry, author of Rising Tide and The Great Influenza"[A] magnificent chronicle of the Gulf of Mexico. . . . A work of astonishing breadth: richly peopled, finely structured, beautifully written. It should appeal equally to Gulf coast residents and snowbirds, students of environmental history, and general readers." -- Robert Eagan - Library Journal (starred review)"Vivid. . . . As Davis demonstrates in this absorbing narrative, the history of the Gulf teaches us that nature is most generous whenever we respect its sovereignty." -- Henry L. Carrigan - Bookpage"A perceptive historical survey of America’s Gulf Coast, this fascinating work accents the region’s nexus between nature and civilization. . . . Marked by thorough knowledge and fluid writing, this work will enhance any collection of American and environmental history." -- Gilbert Taylor - Booklist, Starred review"Comprehensive and thoroughly researched. . . . Davis makes the convincing argument that wiser, far-sighted practices—including those aimed at combating climate change—could help the Gulf region to remain a bastion of resources for the foreseeable future." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Book SynopsisSea glass—shards of old glass that have been shaped and polished by the waves—can be found in a wide array of colors and can be simply collected or made into gorgeous jewelry. Seeking Sea Glass will open up a new world for those on the hunt for these unique treasures, teaching you where to go, when to go, what to look for, and more. This unique guide is beautifully illustrated with Cindy Bilbao's photographs capturing the magic of sea glass.

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Book SynopsisClimate Ghosts deals with the important issue of climate change and human impact on three species: woodland caribou, common loons, and lake sturgeon. Environmental historian Nancy Langston explores three “ghost species” in the Great Lakes watershed—woodland caribou, common loons, and lake sturgeon. Ghost species are those that have not gone completely extinct, although they may be extirpated from a particular area. Their traces are still present, whether in DNA, in small fragmented populations, in lone individuals roaming a desolate landscape in search of a mate. We can still restore them if we make the hard choices necessary for them to survive. In this meticulously researched book, Langston delves into how climate change and human impact affected these now ghost species. Climate Ghosts covers one of the key issues of our time. Trade Review"Nancy Langston supplies three examples of seemingly impossible and precarious recovery stories for migratory species that offer ways forward for anyone interested in addressing environmental inequality and climate change's impacts on migratory species…Through the stories of caribou, sturgeon, and loons, Climate Ghosts challenges its readers to examine personal and societal relationships and responsibilities to migratory species." * H-Net *"The most recent addition to The Mandel Lectures in the Humanities at Brandeis University series, Prof. Langston brings her readers a profound message of both warning and encouragement to action, of the potential for tragedy and the potential for renewal. While what has already happened cannot be changed, what happens next can be; but to act wisely, an understanding of these species in and of themselves as well as their existence in their environment must be achieved. Climate Ghosts is clearly a step towards such knowledge." * The Well-read Naturalist *"Historical information, dating back several centuries, is skilfully combined with details on present and planned restoration actions, providing insights into the past, present and possible future of these threatened species. Throughout the book, the prose flows well and without complex jargon, making this an enjoyable and accessible read. I would highly recommend Climate Ghosts to anyone interested in migratory species and climate change." * Oryx *“Like the species it examines, Climate Ghosts covers a lot of ground . . . . We learn about the animals’ biology, the cultural beliefs regarding them, the reasons for their decline, and the efforts to restore them. This is a story of trauma and loss, one that asks, ‘How do we keep from turning away?’. But it is also one that provides some hope in the dark and a possible way forward.” * Isis *“. . . . Nancy Langston takes the reader on a scientific and cultural tour in the far North, analyzing the combined effects of accelerated climatic processes and Anthropocene land-use change, as well as showing the spiritual depths of the Indigenous tribes who consider caribous, sturgeons, and loons totems. Further, the volume successfully provides a general introduction to the geography and history of the northern regions inhabited by these animals. To help save these ghost species, the author presents and analyzes the successful and less successful attempts to conserve, protect, and translocate them, outlining conservation strategies for the coming decades of climatic anomalies and incorporating the deep knowledge of Indigenous people of the ecology of the North. The volume has a well-deserved place on the bookshelves of ecologists, conservationists, and cultural anthropologists.” * Conservation Biology *“Teachers seeking contemporary examples to use to discuss climate change, threatened species, habitat destruction, and human impact need look no further: Climate Ghosts has that and more.” * American Biology Teacher *"Climate Ghosts is as much a call to address the violent and ongoing legacies of settler colonial racism, as it is to salvage particular animals and ecosystems in decline. This is a must read book—written with humility, head, and heart." -- Brinda Sarathy, University of Washington Bothell“Nancy Langston has written a stunning work of environmental history that illuminates the challenges facing wildlife vulnerable to climate change. While the book carries a dire warning, Langston draws hope from recent restoration programs, arguing that species on the brink should not be written off as doomed." -- John Sandlos, Memorial University of Newfoundland“By centering Indigenous rights and values, Langston shows how we can deepen our relationships with other human beings, and with fish, birds, and mammals; she understands each other as relatives. Climate Ghosts challenges us to engage critically with Indigenous dispossession, ecosystem change, and species restoration.” -- Michael Dockry, University of Minnesota“Maang, nme, adik (loon, sturgeon, caribou) are our older siblings. To the Anishnabek, these are relatives with as much right to be here as we have, and to treat a relative as a ‘resource’ is shameful. In this impassioned and detailed account, Nancy Langston shows how our lifeways are harming our siblings. She makes clear what will happen not only to our older siblings but to ourselves if we do not change." -- Kathie Brosemer, Environmental Director, Sault TribeTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: Ghosts in the AnthropoceneChapter 2: Woodland Caribou Histories in the Upper Great LakesChapter 3: Caribou Futures in a Warming WorldChapter 4: Indigenous Communities and Lake Sturgeon RestorationChapter 5: The Gift of the LoonEndnotesBibliography

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Book SynopsisBecause every drug certified by the FDA must be tested using the horseshoe crab derivative known as Limulus lysate, a multimillion-dollar industry has emerged involving the license to bleed horseshoe crabs and the rights to their breeding grounds. William Sargent presents a thoroughly accessible insider’s guide to the discovery of the lysate test, the exploitation of the horseshoe crab at the hands of multinational pharmaceutical conglomerates, local fishing interests, and the legal and governmental wrangling over the creatures’ ultimate fate. In the end, the story of the horseshoe crab is a sobering reflection on the unintended consequences of scientific progress and the danger of self-regulated industries controlling a limited natural resource. This new edition brings the story up to date as companies race to manufacture alternatives to the horseshoe crab blood, which is now essential for testing vaccines such as those developed to counter COVID-19. However, horseshoe crab populations are still dwindling, with profound implications not only for the future of the crabs themselves but also for the ecosystems that depend on them.Trade Review"A popular interest book about how a 300 million year old organism became essential to the modern pharmaceutical industry. Sargent traces the discovery of horseshoe crab blood as the perfect in-vitro test for gram-negative bacteria through the development of a multi-million dollar business. He recounts the battles between multinational pharmaceutical companies to "bleed" enough crabs for Limulus lysate and the demand for crabs by the bait fishery. Regulation of the fishery by individual states complicates the issue of preserving this natural resource."-- "Northeastern Naturalist" "Makes for fascinating reading . . . Crab Wars offers a compact introduction to the horseshoe crab and the controversy it has recently engendered."-- "Journal of the History of Biology" "Here's a species older than time, a species key to the great migrations transecting our planet--and in the space of a few years our short-term interests have brought it close to ruin. It's a powerful metaphor (one wishes it were only a metaphor) and its tale is told with enormous care and balance. And with just the faintest hint of optimism at the end."--Bill McKibben, author of The End of NatureTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part I: Early Lessons Introduction Chapter 1: A Day in the Life of a Hunter-Gatherer Chapter 2: Carl Shuster Chapter 3: First Lessons Chapter 4: At an Ancient Orgy Part II: Commercialization Chapter 5: The Conversation Chapter 6: Bleeding the Crab Chapter 7: Crabs and Ponies Chapter 8: “Flugate” Chapter 9: Confessions of a Horseshoe Crab Farmer Chapter 10: A Garden Party Part III: Environmental Conflicts Chapter 11: Fishing for Bait: The Conch and Eel Fisheries Chapter 12: A Day at the Beach: Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs Chapter 13: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Chapter 14: Jay Harrington vs. Bruce Babbitt Chapter 15: A Bizarre Incident Chapter 16: The Decision Chapter 17: The Loophole Chapter 18: Raw Lysate: A New Industry Chapter 19: Numbers, Numbers, Numbers Chapter 20: Dr. Ling Jaek Ding Chapter 21: Three Surprises Chapter 22: The New Kid on the Block: Pease Industrial Park Portsmouth, New Hampshire Chapter 23: On Pins and Needles: Operation Warp Speed Chapter 24: Three Asian Crabs Chapter 25: Afterthoughts Index

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Book SynopsisShould we alter animals' DNA to save them from extinction? What secrets will old ice reveal to us about the Earth's deep past? How is the world's most expensive — and explosive — substance made? Great science writing offers fascinating insights into our surrounding environments, inspires awe at the wonders of the natural world, and also seeks to understand and address some of the biggest problems of our time. Science writing encompasses the vastness of the universe and all the diverse life forms within it. Stories abound in both the microscopic and the astronomical, from the scientists trying to reverse-engineer brain circuitry to the largest radio telescope of its kind on Earth which could help us detect alien life. This much-loved anthology — now in its thirteenth year — selects the most thought-provoking, poignant and dazzling science stories and essays from Australian writers, poets and scientists. With a foreword by scientist and engineer Professor Mary O'Kane AC, The Best Australian Science Writing 2023 covers another remarkable year filled with watershed moments in science.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, M?ori traditional stories, understandings, and history stand alongside geothermal science in an exploration of the thermal phenomena of the Volcanic Plateau. The text provides information about the natural history of the area, its formation, and its significance to M?ori.

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Book Synopsis'Andreas Raspotnik's book is a well-written history of the European Union's struggle for recognition in the Arctic; a struggle underpinned by attempts to define what the Circumpolar North means for the EU. Raspotnik adopts the lens of critical geopolitics, which proves very productive in terms of capturing the character of the EU-Arctic nexus. The Union is revealed as a reluctant geopolitical actor, as inherent EU drive to be present in a neighboring region interplays with the lack of genuine interest.'- Timo Koivurova, University of Lapland, Finland 'In spite of an interpretation that the European Union is 'no geopolitical actor' from the critical approach, the Union clearly impacts (Arctic) geopolitics in the fields of climate and environmental policies, fisheries and science, and benefits from the high geopolitical stability of the Arctic. This book is an informative study and in-depth analysis on European geopolitical agency in a distinct spatiotemporal context, the early-21st century's Arctic, and the EU's process to (re)construct European legitimacy there. Next step is to analyze, if the EU tries to influence the discourse on how to use (govern) the land and waters, as well as resources, of the Arctic.'- Lassi Heininen, University of Lapland, Finland The Arctic is a region that has seen exponential growth as a space of geopolitical interest over the past decade. This insightful book is the first to analyse the European Union?s Arctic policy endeavours of the early 21st Century from a critical geopolitical perspective.Exploring the EU?s decade-long undertaking to construct legitimacy in the Arctic between 2008 and 2017, Andreas Raspotnik investigates whether the EU can figure prominently in the Artic region as an international actor. This book presents the EU?s interest in the Arctic as a fascinating test case for how the EU aims to assert its policies and values in a neighbouring region. By providing an in-depth analysis of the EU?s process to establish legitimacy and credibility in the Arctic, Andreas Raspotnik sheds light on the debate regarding whether or not the EU can be perceived as a geopolitical actor.This contemporary and intriguing book will appeal to scholars and students of international relations, European studies, geography, and Arctic studies, as well as those on courses relating to international organizations and global/regional politics. It will also be of interest to the broader public with an interest in the challenges and opportunities of the Arctic region.Trade Review'Andreas Raspotnik has provided a clear-eyed assessment of the successes and failures of EU policy with regards to the Arctic. In doing so, he has established himself as one of the most exciting young scholars in both EU and Arctic studies.' --Michael Byers, University of British Columbia, Canada and author of International Law and the Arctic'Many recent books about international relations in the Arctic pretend to be about geopolitics - this one actually is. The book is well-researched, and Raspotnik provides a refreshing take on how the Arctic appeared on the European Union's ''neighbourhood radar''.' --Geir Honneland, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway'In his book, The European Union and the Geopolitics of the Arctic, Andreas Raspotnik skilfully excavates and interrogates the European Union's Arctic policies and strategies. The EU multi-faceted relationship with the High North is teased out - it cares about climate change, sustainability, governance, transport and economic opportunity, indigenous peoples and their rights as well as animal welfare. Love it or loath it, the EU's impact in the Arctic matters and this book explains how, why and where.' --Klaus Dodds, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK and co-author of The Scramble for the Poles (Polity 2016)Table of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1. The Geopolitics of an Arctic Meltdown and the Question of EUropean Arctic Space PART II GEOPOLITICS 2. The Thought Experiment Referred to as Geopolitics PART III THE ARCTIC 3. Arctic Geopolitics and the Regional Zeitgeist of the Twenty-First Century PART IV THE EUROPEAN UNION 4. EUropean Dimensions of Arctic Presence 5. An Action in the Making: The EU’s Arctic Policymaking Process 6. The EU’s Arctic Space-Making Practices PART V CONCLUSION 7. A European Geopolitical Subject in the Arctic? Index

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Book SynopsisBecause of the long-standing Canada-U.S. lumber trade dispute and the current pressure on the world's forests as a renewable energy source, much attention has been directed toward the modelling of international trade in wood products. Two types of trade models are described in this book: one is rooted in economic theory and mathematical programming, and the other consists of two econometric/statistical models--a gravity model rooted in theory and an approach known as GVAR that relies on time series analyses. The purpose of the book is to provide the background theory behind models and facilitate readers in easily constructing their own models to analyse policy questions that they wish to address, whether in forestry or some other sector. Examples in the book are meant to illustrate how models can be used to say something about a variety of issues, including identification of the gains and losses to various players in the North American softwood lumber business, and the potential for redirecting sales of lumber to countries outside the United States. The discussion is expanded to include other products besides lumber, and used to examine, for example, the effects of log export restrictions by one nation on all other forestry jurisdictions, the impacts of climate policies as they relate to the global forest sector, and the impact of oil prices on forest product markets throughout the world. This book will appeal to practising economists and researchers who wish to examine various policies that affect international trade, whether their interest is local or international in scope. Because the book provides the theoretical bases underlying various models, students and practitioners will find this a valuable reference book or supplementary textbook.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Canada – U.S. Softwood Lumber Dispute: Background Chapter 3: Spatial Price Equilibrium Trade Modelling: Theory Chapter 4: Modeling Bilateral Forest Products Trade Chapter 5: Economic Analysis of a Softwood Lumber Quota Regime and a Policy To Subsidize Biomass Generation of Electricity Chapter 6: Global Forest Products Trade Model Chapter 7: Softwood Lumber Trade and Trade Restrictions: Gravity Model Chapter 8: A Global Vector Autoregression Model for Softwood Lumber Trade Chapter 9: Spatial Price Equilibrium Trade Modelling: Theory

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Book SynopsisThe third full-length collection from physician and poet Jenna Le blends traditional form and the current moment. In Manatee Lagoon, sonnets, ghazals, pantoums, villanelles, and a “failed georgic” weave in contemporary subject matter, including social-media comment threads, Pap smears, eclipse glasses, and gun violence. A recurring motif throughout the collection, manatees become a symbol with meanings as wide-ranging as the book itself. Le aligns the genial but vulnerable sea cow with mermaids, neurologists, the month of November, harmful political speech, and even a family photo at the titular lagoon. In these poems, Le also reflects on the experience of being the daughter of Vietnamese refugees in today’s sometimes tense and hostile America. The morning after the 2016 election, as three women of color wait for the bus, one says, “In this new world, we must protect each other.”Manatee Lagoon is a treasury of voices, bringing together the personal and the persona, with poems dedicated to Kate Spade, John Ashbery, and Uruguayan poet Delmira Agustini. With this book, Le establishes herself as a talented transcriber of the human condition—and as one of the finest writers of formal verse today.

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