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Report copyright infringementby Sangkyun Kim (Editor), Una McMahon-Beattie (Editor), Eerang Park (Editor)This book explores the future of food tourism in 2075 and beyond. It uses the principles of multiple futures to demonstrate, analyse and examine different paths that food tourism may take using scenario planning. It is timely given the issues of global food supply, climate change and the rise of food tourism as the core of the experience economy.Author BiographySangkyun Kim is Associate Pr...

Tongass Timber: A History of Logging & Timber Utilization in Southeast Alaska

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Report copyright infringementby James Mackovjak (Author), George Rogers (Foreword by)By the late 19th century, the forests of Southeast Alaska were being eyed for economic development and commercial interests had begun harvesting the high-quality Sitka spruce and other species in Alaska's panhandle. The arrival of high-intensity logging in the 20th century and the establishment of wood pulp mills beginning in 1954, and lasting more than four decades, exposed the environmental and economic lim...

The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the Brink

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Report copyright infringementby Greg Mercer (Author)A page-turning examination of how a multi-billion dollar industry creates enormous wealth and endless heartache, at a time when climate change, swings in the market, and greed are impacting fishermen's livelihoods in new and dramatic ways. Lobster has been a phenomenal success story, with a commercial fishery that has generated enormous wealth and fuelled appetites for one of the world's most recognizable luxury foods. The great lobster boom...

The Green Factory: Creating Lean and Sustainable Manufacturing

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Report copyright infringementby Andrea Pampanelli (Author), Neil Trivedi (Author), Pauline Found (Author)This book proposes a new model, the Lean and Green Business Model (L&GBM), where the environmental aspect of sustainability is integrated with Lean thinking to create a way of thinking that contributes to and balances the three sustainability dimensions of people, profit, and planet. The model presented uses a kaizen approach for improving mass and energy flows in manufacturing environ...

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by John McPhee (Author), James Graves (Illustrator)Most people think of New Jersey as a suburban-industrial corridor that runs between New York and Philadelphia. Yet in the low center of the state is a near wilderness, larger than most national parks, which has been known since the seventeenth century as the Pine Barrens. The term refers to the predominant trees in the vast forests that cover the area and to the quality of the soils below, which are too sandy and acid to be good for farming. ...

Reimagining Resources and Community Development: Lessons from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Report copyright infringementby Monica Gruezmacher (Author), Kelly Vodden (Author), Brennan Lowery (Author)This book analyzes the experiences of communities facing major challenges relating to resource dependency and community sustainability, drawing on specific examples from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It offers a methodology of self-analysis for communities facing similar challenges, inspired by the ups and downs, local strategies for self-analysis, and collaborative...

The Complete Guide To Goats: Breed and Select the Right Goat For You, Create Ideal Shelters, Learn about Milk Production, and Raise Happy and Healthy

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Report copyright infringementby K. C. Kent (Author)In "The Complete Guide To Goats," the author KC Kent distills her twenty years of farmyard wisdom into a lively, accessible narrative that welcomes both new keepers and seasoned caretakers. From the moment you bring home your first playful kids, you are invited into a world where goats become partners in a shared adventure. The book explores how to choose breeds suited to your aims-whether you crave the rich creaminess of fresh milk, the lean...

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Report copyright infringementby Debra A. Reid (Author), David D. Vail (Author)Interpreting the Environment at Museums and Historic Sites is for anyone wants to become a better steward of the environment and share lessons learned with others. The book provides a primer on "major problems" in researching about the environment and re-focuses thinking about the environment to thinking from the perspective of place and time.Author BiographyDebra A. Reid, PhD, is curator of agriculture and the envi...

The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals; Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, and Primates - Paperback

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by Richard D. Estes (Author), Daniel Otte (Illustrator), Kathryn S. Fuller (Foreword by)The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa! The Second Edition has been fully revised and includes a new preface. The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young. Each account of o...

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Report copyright infringementby Greg Moore (Author)In this simple, straightforward and easy-to-understand guide, Greg Moore draws on nearly a half century of retail experience to outline how you can create and manage a garden center. This manual contains everything you need to be a successful owner or manager of a profitable garden center. Written by an entrepreneur who spent more than forty-five years in the garden center industry and still works there today. This book contains tips, advice,...

Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound - Paperback

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by David B. Williams (Author)Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the regi...

Mountain Bike!: A Manual of Beginning to Advanced Technique - Paperback

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by William Nealy (Author)This book uses cartoon illustrations and humor to help the reader shorten the learning curve and master the advanced techniques of mountain biking.Back JacketIf you're looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) Nealy's world. Nealy's expertise (acquired through years of crash-and-burn) enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings: drawings that will make...

The Lumber Business, Organization, Production, Distribution: Observations and Comments On Efficiency and Service

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Report copyright infringementby William M. Ritter (Author)This comprehensive study of the lumber industry provides an in-depth look at every aspect of the business, from production and distribution to marketing and sales. With clear analysis and practical insights, Ritter's book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and economics of the industry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization a...

What the Bears Know: How I Found Truth and Magic in America's Most Misunderstood Creatures--A Memoir by Animal Planet's the Bear Whisperer

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Searles (Author), Chris Erskine (Author)The incredible story of how one man went from a hired hunter to becoming one of America's top champions for this iconic animal. **A Los Angeles Times and USA Today Bestseller** In this wondrous and eye-opening exploration, Steve Searles, the renowned and respected "Bear Whisperer" of Mammoth Lakes, takes the reader on a journey into the lives of these remarkable creatures and the world we share. In the late 1990s, t...

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Report copyright infringementby Ineta Love Wonder (Author)Immerse in nature. Surround yourself with trees. Walk barefoot and feel the Earth. Maybe dance a little to the sound of the breeze. Breathe the fresh air in. Dancing Among the Trees is a coffee table book, filled with photos of trees that take your breath away. Looking through pages is like going on a mini vacation, or simply going to the park, where worries melt away. You will fall in love with trees all over again. Perhaps it will br...

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by Robert G. Werner (Text by (Art/Photo Books))These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, theyre the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what theyll encounter in their particular locale. Dimensions: 0.16 x 9.04 x 4.29 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 31, 2005

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Report copyright infringementby Graham Tucker (Editor)European ecosystems and species remain under pressure from intensive agriculture and forestry, fishing, pollution, urban sprawl, invasive species and climate change. This book provides a detailed description and critical analysis of nature conservation responses, achievements and failures, motivated by the concerning state of nature and missed biodiversity targets. It summarises Europe's nature and the impact of human activities, and then ...

Strange Harvests: Giving and Taking from the Natural World

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Posnett (Author)An original and magical map of our world and its riches, formed of the stories of the small-scale harvests of seven natural objects In this beguiling book, Edward Posnett journeys to some of the most far-flung locales on the planet to bring us seven wonders of the natural world--eiderdown, edible birds' nests, civet coffee, sea silk, vicuña fiber, vegetable ivory, and guano--that promise ways of using nature without damaging it. To the re...

Wild Flowers of Britain: Month by Month - Hardcover

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by Margaret Erskine Wilson (Author)Margaret Erskine Wilson, late President of Kendal Natural History Society, was a keen amateur botanist and water-colourist. In 1999, she donated to the Society 150 sheets of water-colour paintings representing a thousand British and Irish plants in flower and in fruit, painted in situ over many years and in various places. At the time she donated the paintings to Kendal Natural History Society, she wrote: Begun in 1943/4 for a friend who said, 'I might learn...

The Book of Halloween: Origins, Folklore, and Traditions of Samhain

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Report copyright infringementby Ruth Edna Kelley (Author)A fascinating journey tracing the origins of one of our most enduring holidays, from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain through its transformation under Roman and Christian influences. As one of the earliest books devoted entirely to Halloween, this work reveals the origins of many cherished customs. From bonfires illuminating the Autumnal nights to mischievous costumes and fortune-telling games, Ruth Edna Kelley sheds light on the...

Full Ecology: Repairing Our Relationship with the Natural World

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Report copyright infringementby Mary M. Clare (Author), Gary Ferguson (Author)How to confront the climate crisis without losing heart."One of the most important books ever written on the climate crisis." -Paul Hawken, author of Carbon and RegenerationIt's easy to feel overwhelmed in the face of global climate breakdown. So how might we develop the inner resolve to confront it? Full Ecology, a collaboration between social-cultural psychologist Mary M. Clare and longtime science writer Gary Fer...

Birding for Life: How to Save Ourselves, Birds, and the Planet

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Report copyright infringementby Joyner (Author) Humorous, compelling, and insightful, these pages are a guide to living a life that is good for oneself and the planet by immersing oneself in the world of birds. LoraKim draws on experiences and knowledge from a lifetime of working with birds as a conservationist to summarize this book in a provocative way: "If you are reading this book, shut the cover and go out and be with birds. If you still persist, I warned you. The beauty is in more than ...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen B. Machnik (Author)The Scarlet Thread in the Cloth of Time is a personal account, described through poetry that reflects the changes in my life beginning as a teenager on a kayak trip and eventually transitioning into the varied experiences that I had. The poetry is a heartfelt account of those experiences, feelings of being in nature, some difficult times, Biblical themes, historical events, Israel, my family, and my relationship to God. Two of the poe...

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Report copyright infringementby R. Read (Author)""Ancient Secrets Of Plants, Trees, Fruits, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds, Roots, Woods Shrubs, And Plants"" by R. Read is a comprehensive guide to the hidden secrets of the natural world. This book delves into the ancient wisdom and knowledge that has been passed down through generations about the healing powers of plants, trees, fruits, leaves, flowers, seeds, roots, woods, shrubs, and other plants. The author takes the reader on a journey through th...

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Report copyright infringementby Callum Robinson (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTIONA captivating memoir that immerses readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really meanThe eldest son of a master woodworker, Callum Robinson spent his childhood surrounded by wood and trees, absorbing lessons in his father's workshop. In ti...

Out There: Dispatches from My Personal Wilderness

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Report copyright infringementby Lance Garland (Author)Out There recounts one man's search to lead an authentic life, an adventure that takes him all over the world and through some of the biggest societal changes of recent history. From a distance, this could be a typical American story: boy grows up in a religious home, joins the military to defend his country, returns home to attend university, then becomes a firefighter. That would be typical if it weren't for the fact that he's gay and wa...

The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths

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Report copyright infringementby Brad Fox (Author)Winner of the 2024 National Book Foundation's Science + Literature Award A Washington Post top 10 best book of 2023 A Publishers Weekly best nonfiction book of 2023 "Hypnotic . . . Beautifully written and beautifully made."--W. M. Akers, The New York Times Book Review "one of the most beautiful books-as-objects of the year"--The Globe and Mail "...one of the most fascinating and unusual new books I've read in some time." --Benjamin Shull, The W...

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Report copyright infringementby Nancy Taylor (Author)In the quiet hum of everyday life, a chance encounter with a stray cat named Silky becomes the catalyst for an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Searching for Silky is a heartwarming memoir that chronicles the profound connection between a woman and the feline that wandered into her world, along with the unexpected wisdom found in the wild spaces around us. More than just a story of the bond formed with Silky, this book is a meditation...

Radically Wild: True Tales of Adventure, Wilderness Survival, and Hard Lessons

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Sunderwald (Author)What happens when wilderness runs in your veins?From a wild child hunting for frogs and foraging for mushrooms to a seasoned mountain man working in the rugged Northern Rockies, Scott Sunderwald's life is a thrilling testament to adventure, survival, and nature's transformative power. He's survived a lightning strike, savage wild boars, terrifying rock climbs, and run-ins with aggressive bears. Each hilarious escapade and near-death exp...

Arctic Dreams: National Book Award Winner - Paperback

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by Barry Lopez (Author)Winner of the National Book Award This bestselling, groundbreaking exploration of the Far North is a classic of natural history, anthropology, and travel writing. The Arctic is a perilous place. Only a few species of wild animals can survive its harsh climate. In this modern classic, Barry Lopez explores the many-faceted wonders of the Far North: its strangely stunted forest, its mesmerizing aurora borealis, its frozen seas. Musk oxen, polar bears, narwhal, and other ex...

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by John McPhee (Author)Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush. Readers of McPhee's earlier books will not be unprepared for his surprising shifts of scene and ordering of events, brilliantly combined into an organic whole. In th...

The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor - Paperback

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by Gerald H. Pollack (Author)Professor Pollack takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity that provides answers so simple that any curious person can understand. In conversational prose, Pollack lays a simple foundation for understanding how changes in water's structure underlie most energetic transitions of form and motion on earth. Number of Pages: 357 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.9 x 8.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 01, 2013