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What will it take for us to preserve what remains of life on the planet? Is humanity itself at risk? These are the overarching questions Said Dawlabani asks in this book’s comprehensive development model.

Capstick will stun you with these true accounts of the most notorious and often unexpected man-eaters from around the world. After listening to them, you'll think again about that docile elephant in the zoo, or about deadly piranha escaping into Florida's waterways. Your nightmares will be complete when you learn about the greatest man-eater of all the cannibal including such civilized legends as Jeremiah Johnson!

★★★★★ "I love how Martin shows us not to get caught up in the stress and tension of goas and deadlines!" - Reader Review _____ Martin Armitage never guessed that it would forever change the way he looked at his life when he decided to hike the entire 273 mile length of The Long Trail, stretching from the Canadian border in the north all the way to the southern end of the state of Vermont. Just a few short days into the walk, and forced to call a halt as an injury prevented him from continuing, he was filled with anger and a sense of failure and frustration. But what seemed like a ...

The Science of Earthquakes: Why They Happen and How They’re Measured is a compelling, accessible guide to one of nature’s most powerful and awe-inspiring forces. Whether you're a curious listener, student, or lifelong science enthusiast, this book breaks down the mysteries behind seismic activity in clear, engaging language—without oversimplifying the fascinating complexity of how our planet moves.

Discover the untamed beauty and hidden mysteries of the Rocky Mountains—where every trail leads to wonder, and nature’s grandeur beckons at every turn. In Rocky Mountain Wonders: National Parks of the Rocky Mountain Region, Everett Wilder invites you on an extraordinary adventure through some of America’s most iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes. This isn’t just a travel guide—it’s your passport to the wild heart of the Rockies, from the soaring peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park to the explosive geysers of Yellowstone and the enigmatic presence of Devils Tower.

For the adventurers, campers, explorers, map readers, road trippers, nature enthusiasts, and public lands lovers out there, The Enduring Wild is an indispensable invitation to know these places more deeply and to embrace our common inheritance.

The instant New York Times bestseller and award-winning sensation, Helen Macdonald’s story of adopting and raising one of nature’s most vicious predators has soared into the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Fierce and feral, her goshawk Mabel’s temperament mirrors Helen’s own state of grief after her father’s death, and together raptor and human “discover the pain and beauty of being alive” (People). H Is for Hawk is a genre-defying debut from one of our most unique and transcendent voices.

When Linda Kohanov wrote The Tao of Equus over twenty years ago, she posed questions that few were asking: Do horses make choices? How do they seem to know what people are thinking and feeling? Are horses spiritual beings? What do they have to teach people? Why are women so attracted to horses? The answers, detailed in this extraordinary chronicle that synthesizes science, behavioral research, and personal insight, transformed how we think about one of humanity's oldest companions and established Kohanov at the vanguard of the emerging field of animal-assisted learning/therapy.

God Must Be a Fly Fisher: Stories of Grace, Water, and the One Who Cast the First Line Finding Faith in the Flow of the River - If God created trout and rivers, then surely He must know how to cast a fly. In God Must Be a Fly Fisherman, Daniel Bryant blends faith, storytelling, and the beauty of the sport into a heartfelt reflection on how the river can teach us about life, love, and the divine. Through personal experiences and spiritual insight, Bryant shows how the quiet moments on the water — a perfect drift, a sudden rise, a still morning mist — become encounters with God. This book...

During the 1920s, dozens of expeditions scoured the Chinese and Tibetan wilderness in search of the panda bear, a beast that many believed did not exist. When the two eldest sons of President Theodore Roosevelt sought the bear in 1928, they had little hope of success. Together with a team of scientists and naturalists, they accomplished what a decade of explorers could not, ultimately introducing the panda to the West. In the process, they documented a vanishing world and set off a new era of conservation biology.

In a bittersweet blend of science and yarn, Carter Niemeyer takes us back to 1996 on a heart-pounding, eye-witness adventure to add 10 more wolves—the Sawtooth pups—to Yellowstone's newly reintroduced wolf packs. So much could go wrong. So much did go wrong. But in the end, the other 10 wolves helped change the character of Yellowstone's wolves forever.

After a life-changing neck injury left him paralyzed, Ed Jackson defied the odds to walk again. Driven by a renewed perspective on life and determination to push his limits, Ed set out to climb Himlung Himal—a 7,126-meter peak deep in Nepal's Himalayas. Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come.

Wakulla Springs is a sacred place nestled deep in a primeval forest of cypress, live-oak, magnolia and pine. On foggy mornings, one can hear the sounds that were familiar to the First Floridians. By day, the great Wakulla spring offers cool comfort against the heat, and at night the fog returns, transforming the spring basin into a haunted cauldron, the grave of prehistoric beasts and the site of spirit revels.

In How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It, James Rawles, founder of SurvivalBlog.com, clearly explains everything you need to know to protect yourself and your family in the event of a disaster—from radical currency devaluation to a nuclear threat to a hurricane. Rawles shares essential tactics and techniques for surviving completely on your own, including how much food is enough, how to filter rainwater, how to protect your money, which seeds to buy for your garden, why goats are a smart choice for livestock, and how to secure your home.

Climate change continues apace and it is frightening to watch. The terrible winter in America this year is just one example; along with the severe storms and flooding in the U.K. Around the world, there are seven billion of us and we are all in this together. We all have a responsibility to try and sort this mess (that we have made) out now before it gets too late - it really is that urgent. We all need to make efforts to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions - our carbon footprint. The great majority of scientists believe it is the higher level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, due to ...

By adapting the methods described in this book to match your own objectives and local environment, you can improve colony survival, increase honey production, and find more enjoyment working with healthy, thriving bees.

Un epítome de mas de 80 historias interesantes escritas por el ingenio de Felipe Argote. Frases hechas, grandes personajes, aspectos históricos, paleontología, física, crónicas, biología. Este es un compendio para lectores que disfrutan de historias cortas, cargadas de eufemismo, ironía, sarcasmo y metáfora. Felipe Argote es economista, administrador de negocios, asesor financiero, profesor de maestría, escritor y editor. Ha publicado: La Privatización del INTEL (1999), Cuarto Oscuro (2000), Historia de la Economía (2011), Globalización (2015). Publica su pagina web: www. ...

Come see the invisible attributes of Grace through these wonderful Bears and all that Brooks Falls, Brooks River in Katmai Alaska has to offer.

The world may have gone sideways. This book didn’t. Forget what you learned in school. When the power’s out and trust is dead, algebra won’t save you, but this alphabet might. The SHTF ABCs: The Alphabet They Should’ve Taught You Instead of Algebra is a quick field guide wrapped in grit, gallows humor, and 100% nonsense-free advice. Inside, you’ll find: 26 practical tips to help you adapt, endure, and outwit the worst Helpful guidance for what you’ll need in a SHTF situation A no-BS tone with just enough snark to keep you sane when the beans run out Quick snippets in the Extras ...

Discover the ultimate guide for preppers to navigate and thrive in challenging times. "Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide" offers a comprehensive roadmap to prepare for any crisis, ensuring you and your loved ones remain safe and secure. Embrace the following benefits: - Comprehensive Strategies: Learn robust tactics for physical and mental preparedness, combat techniques, and DIY weapon crafting. - Essential Skills: Master food preservation, cooking sans stoves, water purification, and self-defense to safeguard your family. - Resourceful Knowledge: Identify edible plants, hone hunting and ...