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Rooted in Wild Places: From a Missionary Childhood to Steward of the Land

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Wester (Author), Julie Seidlitz (Editor)From the tea fields of China to the Himalayan foothills of India, from the classrooms of Wisconsin to the prairies and woodlands of Lake Michigan, Rooted in Wild Places traces the extraordinary life of Myra VanUxem (née Downie). Born to missionary parents in China during a time of war and upheaval, Myra's early years were shaped by resilience, curiosity, and cross-cultural friendships. Her journey carried her through...

Wildflowers of the Northeast: Your Way to Easily Identify Wildflowers

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Report copyright infringementby George Oxford Miller (Author)Learn to Identify the Northeast's Wildflowers. At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Featuring wildflowers of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia, this booklet by George Oxford Miller is organized by color for quick and easy identification. When you see a wildflower in na...

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan K. Windham (Author)Photos of Home is a collection of 70 photographs that exhibit the nostalgic beauty of rural landscapes found in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. As land development continues to erode the rustic charm found in the American South, scenes like the ones in this book are quickly disappearing. Moved by a desire to commemorate rural life in the face of unrelenting progress, photographer Jonathan Windham has spent over a decade capturi...

Ecologies of the Early Garden City: Essays on Structure, Agency, and Greenspace

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Report copyright infringementby Graham Livesey (Author)This is a study of the inaugural decade (1903-1913) of the first Garden City at Letchworth, in Hertfordshire, employing theories derived from landscape ecology and assemblage theory. The early Garden City movement, as represented by the writings of Ebenezer Howard--particularly his book Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform (1898)--was a concerted attempt to redefine many urban practices. The Garden City strove to unite town and countr...

Flaco: The Owl Who Escaped Captivity and Won the Hearts of the World

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Hollingsworth (Editor), Carl Safina (Foreword by)Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl had spent the first twelve years of his life in a small enclosure in the Central Park Zoo, unable to fly, until the night of February 2nd, 2023, when an unknown liberator cut a hole in the steel mesh of his cage and set him free. Flaco eluded the nets and traps of zoo authorities and park rangers who feared that Flaco couldn't survive on his own, and instead, proved them all ...

Fishes of the Central United States: Second Edition, Revised and Expanded

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph R. Tomelleri (Author), Mark E. Eberle (Author)This is the greatly-expanded second edition of a book that has been hailed by In-Fisherman as "magnificent . . . the finest, most comprehensive book on the fishes of the central United States." Featuring the artwork of nationally acclaimed fish illustrator Joseph Tomelleri, it bridges the gap between technical studies and popular field guides in a volume that is indispensable for anglers and naturalists alike...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Shipp (Author), Diane Peebles (Illustrator)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: 0.1 x 9.23 x 4.16 IN Publication Date: May 31, 1998

Boom, Bust, Boom: A Story about Copper, the Metal That Runs the World - Paperback

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by Bill Carter (Author)This informative and thought-provoking account of civilization's complete dependence on copper, and what extracting it from the earth really means for people, nature, and the global economy is "the best sort of journalism: beautifully written, rich in detail, and impossible to ignore" (Sebastian Junger). Copper is a miraculous and contradictory metal, essential to nearly every human enterprise. For most of recorded history, this remarkably pliable and sturdy substance h...

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America

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Report copyright infringementby David Allen Sibley (Author)Now completely revised and updated, the authoritative guide to over 700 birds of the American West from renowned birder, illustrator, and New York Times bestselling author David Sibley Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 715 bird species, plus regional populations, found west of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include stunningly accurate illustrations--more than 5,046 in total--with descriptive captions pointing out the most i...

Have a Good Trip: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience

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Report copyright infringementby Eugenia Bone (Author)From a much-loved expert and popular science writer comes this straight-from-the-trenches report on how and why folks from all walks of life are using magic mushrooms to enhance their lives. Interest in psychedelic mushrooms has never been greater - or the science less definitive. Popular science writer and amateur mycologist Eugenia Bone reports on the state of psychedelics today, from microdosing to heroic trips, illustrating how "citizen...

Compact Guide to North Carolina Birds - Paperback

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by Curtis Smalling (Author), Gregory Kennedy (Author)This easy-to-use field guide will help even the novice birder identify the species encountered in backyards and along wilderness trails across North Carolina. Over 80 different birds are featured, complete with color illustrations, photographs of eggs, and extensive natural history. The author is the mountain area biologist for the Audubon Society in North Carolina and a life-long birder. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.4 x 4.3 IN ...

Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice

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Report copyright infringementby Abby Reyes (Author)"Essential reading, filled with exactly the kind of truth that this precarious moment demands." --Kaira Jewel Lingo, author of We Were Made for These Times Abby Reyes lost her partner, Terence Unity Freitas, as he and two others were murdered after departing Kajka Ika--the heart of the world--of Indigenous U'wa territory in Colombia. Imperiled by multinational oil interests, U'wa lifeways were under attack. Terence, Ingrid Washinawatok El-Iss...

The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence Anthony (Author), Graham Spence (Author)Lawrence Anthony devoted his life to animal conservation, protecting the world's endangered species. Then he was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand. His common sense told him to refuse, but he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them. In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed...

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by Kirsten McKnight Ward (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), R. Rohrer Joseph (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), B. McKnight Karl (Text by (Art/Photo Books))This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 58 mushroom species, both common and rare. They include gilled mushrooms, boletes, polypores, and more. The guide also includes tips for identification and specifics on poisonous species. The Midwest region includes the following states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South D...

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by Lucas Alberg (Author), Megan Marie Myers (Illustrator)A Perfect Bedtime Story, Whether You're Under a Roof or Under the Stars Gather the children. Cuddle into a warm sleeping bag. It's time to fall asleep. This gentle, calming story celebrates the wonders of the great outdoors by saying goodnight to nature. As the sun sets, the family prepares their campsite for nightfall. "Goodnight hills, and goodnight clean air. Goodnight creatures everywhere." The soft, rhyming text complements dream-l...

American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau (Loa

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Report copyright infringementby Bill McKibben (Editor)As America and the world grapple with the consequences of global environmental change, writer and activist Bill McKibben offers this unprecedented, provocative, and timely anthology, gathering the best and most significant American environmental writing from the last two centuries. Classics of the environmental imagination, the essays of Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and John Burroughs; Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac; Rachel Carso...

Flowerpaedia: 1000 Flowers and Their Meanings

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Report copyright infringementby Cheralyn Darcey (Author)Flowerpaedia is a handy and engaging A-Z reference guide of over 1000 flowers, researched and compiled by botanical explorer Cheralyn Darcey. Readers will delight in understanding what each flower means--emotionally, spiritually, and symbolically--and the dictionary format allows people to search by the feeling or emotion they wish to convey or change. Expertly written with easy-to-understand insights, Flowerpaedia shares how we can work...

Gouldian Finches - Care, Breeding & Genetics: Complete Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Hanks (Author)Unlock the Secrets to Caring for Gouldian FinchesA Complete Guide for Gouldian EnthusiastsThis book is as an essential resource for anyone seeking to gain a thorough understanding of Gouldian finches. Whether you are a beginner in birdkeeping or an experienced aviculturist, this comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the proper care, successful breeding and genetics of Gouldian finches.Expert Knowledge and Practical AdviceWritten...

To Speak for the Trees: My Life's Journey from Ancient Celtic Wisdom to a Healing Vision of the Forest - Paperback

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by Diana Beresford-Kroeger (Author)"A rare gift: an inspiring tale about trees, trauma and the very purpose of life." --Andrew Nikiforuk, author of Empire of the Beetle Diana Beresford-Kroeger--a world-recognized botanist and medical biochemist--has revolutionized our understanding of the natural world with her startling insights into the hidden life of trees. In this riveting memoir, she uncovers the roots of her discoveries in her extraordinary childhood in Ireland. Soon after, her brillia...

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Report copyright infringementby Lyndsie Bourgon (Author)SHORTLISTED FOR THE COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM J. ANTHONY LUKAS BOOK AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 PEN/JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION FINALIST FOR THE NELLIE BY CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR JOURNALISTIC NON-FICTION A gripping investigation of the billion-dollar timber black market "and a fascinating examination of the deep and troubled relationship between people and forests" (Michelle Nijhuis, author of B...

New England Bird Lover's Garden: Attracting Birds with Plants and Flowers

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Report copyright infringementby Randi Minetor (Author), Nic Minetor (Other)New England Bird Lover's Garden helps you maximize your home birding experiences and attract a wider variety of birds. With over 100 full-color photos and concise, informative text, it provides indispensable details on what foods, plants, trees, water sources, and nesting materials will attract particular species. It helps you make the right choices the first time--and avoid costly mistakes. Author BiographyRandi Minet...

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Report copyright infringementby James Halfpenny (Author)See those animal signs on the trail? Was that footprint left by a fox or a wolf? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a moose, a mouse, or a marten? Scats and Tracks of the Midwest will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could still be nearby in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Clearly written descriptions and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait pattern...

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Report copyright infringementby Val McDermid (Author)"The perfect little book to get you through winter's doldrums . . . a warm look at a dark time."--Washington PostIn this radiant work of creative nonfiction, internationally beloved novelist Val McDermid delivers a dazzling ode to a lost world, ruminating on a single winter in her life as she journeys into the heart of the season's ever-evolving community-based traditionsVal McDermid has always had a soft spot for winter: the bitter clarity...

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Report copyright infringementby Jackie Douglass (Author)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: 0.2 x 9 x 3.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 31, 1995

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Report copyright infringementby Jon Young (Author)Award-winning naturalist and author Jon Young's What the Robin Knows reveals how understanding bird language and behavior can help us to see more wildlife.A lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided by three basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this wisdom for...

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Report copyright infringementby Jason A. Ramos (Author)A Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association bestseller"A fascinating look" (Esquire) inside the world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who parachute into the most remote and rugged areas of the United States, confronting the growing threat of nature's blazes.Forest and wildland fires are growing larger, more numerous, and deadlier every year -- record drought conditions, decades of forestry mismanagement, and the increasing encr...

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Report copyright infringementby Crablady Fraser (Author), Scottie Fraser (Author)FINALLY! A BOOK ABOUT THE EDIBLE AQUATIC LIFE CONSUMED BY HUMANS, INCLUDING ALL SALTWATER AND FRESHWATER EDIBLE FISH, SHELLFISH, ROE, SEA MAMMALS, AND SEAWEED! Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.19 x 10 x 8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 16, 2020

Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness - Hardcover

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by Leigh Joseph (Author)Author Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist and a member of the Squamish Nation, provides a beautifully illustrated essential introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge. Plants can be a great source of healing as well as nourishment, and the practice of growing and harvesting from trees, flowering herbs, and other plants is a powerful way to become more connected to the land. The Indigenous Peoples of North America have long traditions of using native plants as medicine as w...

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Report copyright infringementby Katherine Barham (Author)As if the silence of snow falling on itself/drowned out the edicts of ice/and the demolition next door-as if/a promise glowed-these poems are beautifully poised on that "as if..." Their luminous clarity is matched by delicacy of feeling, understatement, subtlety, an attentive ear so fine it can hear Longings/spin gravel and go, or that bird's wing brushing the air. So much home truth in this slender volume, but such lightness of touch w...

Invasive Species: What Everyone Needs to Know(r)

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Simberloff (Author)Of the 7,000 estimated non-native species present in North America, approximately 1,000 are invasive. Clearly, invasive species are in the minority, but their small numbers don't keep them from causing billions of dollars in economic and ecological harm each year. Policymakers and ecologists continue to try to figure out which species might be harmful, which invasive species are doing the most damage, and which of these might respond b...

Urban and Community Forestry in the Northeast

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Report copyright infringementby John E. Kuser (Editor)Preface. 1. The Origins of Urban Forestry; J. Koch. 2. Understanding the Benefits and Costs of Urban Forest Ecosystems; D.J. Nowak, J.F. Dwyer. 3. Laws and Ordinances; V.D. Merullo, M.V.D. Errico. 4. Community Planning and the Natural Environment; W.F. Elmendorf. 5. Planning and Design; S. Strom. 6. Tree Inventory and Systematic Management; R.S. Wolowicz, M. Gera. 7. Urban and Community Forestry Financing and Budgeting; R.L. Tate. 8. Commu...

Edible Wild Plants for Beginners: Learn How to Harvest and Identify Edible Plants in the Wild! Your Complete Guide to Staying Safe While Exploring Nat

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Evans (Author)A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Enjoying Mother Nature to Her Full Extent While Staying Safe! - Have All Your Camping, Hiking, and Trekking Questions Answered by Learning How to Identify and Forage Edible PlantsExploring out in nature is extremely fun, but it can also be extremely dangerous if you aren't well-equipped. Don't let a lack of knowledge stop you from going out and exploring the great unknown!When you're out exploring, you'll definit...