Download or read book For the Beauty of the Earth written by Ink & Willow and published by Ink & Willow. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ECPA BESTSELLER • For the Beauty of the Earth is a coloring book celebrating the beauty and wonder of Earth through inspiring designs of the natural world, from the team behind the bestselling and award-winning Whatever Is Lovely and Choose Joy. From snow-capped mountains and deep ocean trenches to lush rainforests and wide-open plains, the Earth is full of breathtaking beauty, variety, and majesty. Evidence of God as the Master Creator is never farther than a glance away, if only we remember to look. With beautifully designed illustrations and inspiring quotes about the grandeur of nature, For the Beauty of the Earth is a perfect resource for deepening one’s appreciation for the natural world and growing in connection with the Creator. Each intricate page features an original design from one of six talented artists illustrating a corresponding quote. For the Beauty of the Earth includes: • Large format 9.75" x 9.75" (25x25cm) perforated pages • 45 single-sided coloring pages • Quotes from the Bible, hymns, and a variety of inspirational writers and speakers, such as John Muir, George Washington Carver, J. R. R. Tolkien, Alice Walker, Robert Frost, Anne Frank, and more • Illustrations by Holly Camp, Jennifer Tucker, Ann-Margret Hovsepian, Laura Marshall, and Bridge Hurley—all featured in Whatever Is Lovely and Choose Joy—as well as new artist Shannon Contreras For the Beauty of the Earth will take you on a journey toward recognizing and appreciating the natural beauty in our world. Whether you travel this path by yourself or in a group, pick up your favorite art supplies and color your way to a new perspective of awe and wonder for God’s creation.
Download or read book Bushwhacking Your Way to Great Landscape Photography written by and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographer, naturalist, and adventurer has a well trained eye and has clocked countless hours in the wild—both on the trails and far from the beaten path. In this book, he will teach you how to gear up for a successful shoot (both in terms of choosing and using equipment and preparing yourself psychologically and physically), then offers practical technical and artistic insights as to how to best go about documenting untouched landscapes, natural details, and the sense of seclusion one encounters in such a realm. Readers will learn how to choose and use a variety of lenses—from macro to telephoto—to produce a stunning array of images and will learn how to choose and use the best camera settings, find striking mood enhancing light, and create strong compositions. Morrissey also includes step-by-step instructions for postproduction techniques that can be used to add texture and apply color infusions. With inspiring images plus essential techniques for creating display-worthy images, this book is an essential pick for amateur and veteran landscape photographers.
Download or read book In a Tenth of a Second written by Gary R. Kirby and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caution: you are entering a world of chaos, seemingly smoothed by cosmos and culture. It is a world where time twists reality, where a tenth of a second makes all the difference. A small link in time joins to all other times determining who lives and who dies. Fate? Choice? God? Chance? Did the past determine? Do futures change? A brilliant biologist in one car and a twisted pervert in the other car, who has trapped a young mother, both hurtle into the intersection, raising the deep questions of life, of origins and ends, of the knowledge of the tree of life and death -- questions that can make your living sweeter, the green greener, the blue brighter, the wine bolder, the kisses warmer, the climax higher, and the hugs tighter from lovers, kids, moms, dads, and friends.
Download or read book Photographing National Parks written by Chris Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From sea to shining sea, the national parks preserve some of the country's most unique wilderness areas. As such, they are a gift to nature photographers everywhere. In the pages of Photographing National Parks, Chris Nicholson delves into what all the parks offer to the photographer, and how to best research and prepare for a trip to explore the artistic opportunities within. Learn how to travel safely and photograph in the various environments found in the park system, including desert, alpine, forest and coastline. Discover where to find valuable information about iconic and secret photo locations, how to stay powered up in the outdoors, and ideas for ancillary gear that will make a photo project more efficient and productive.
Download or read book The Nature Lover s Quotation Book written by Hatherleigh and published by Hatherleigh Press. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational quotes and spiritual nourishment for nature lovers, hikers, and campers—now collected in one portable package! Features selections from Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, John Muir, and others. From simple walks and hikes in the woods, to longer treks and camping, we eagerly search for opportunities to escape into nature. This beautiful collection of inspired readings is perfect for taking along the trail, reading around the campfire, or even contemplating in your own backyard. The Nature Lover's Quotation Book captures the imagination and the senses, while pondering the words and wisdom of some of the greatest writers and thinkers about the natural world. From Thoreau and Muir to Roosevelt and Whitman, discover imagination, poetry, and prose about the wonders of the great outdoors!
Download or read book A Trail for All Seasons written by B. Clay Shannon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tree Glee written by Cheryl Rickman and published by Welbeck. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trees and humans essentially want the same thing – to live good, happy, purposeful lives and to flourish. We are inextricably bound. Trees provide us with the necessities of life – they clean the air we breathe, fill us with awe as we walk through forests and provide timber for the houses we live in, yet there are deeper reasons for our arboreal admiration that go beyond utility and beauty. Tree Glee looks at the psychology behind our fascination with trees, examining exactly how they comfort, restore and revitalise us and what we can learn from the wisdom of woodlands to improve our own wellbeing. It explores the importance of trees in our leafy suburbs and urban landscapes, sharing magical stories of remarkable ancient trees across the globe and inviting readers to reflect on their own personal 'treestory'. Featuring captivating photos and with chapters on forest bathing and nature therapy, woodland wellbeing and tree mythology Tree Glee explores how by deepening our appreciation and connection to trees and by celebrating and protecting them, we can flourish together.
Download or read book Summers at Cedar Grove written by Ben Timson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Missouri Ozarks are blessed with many clear, spring-fed streams. One of the most scenic is the Current River. High up on the river, a low-water bridge serves as a popular put-in location for several thousand canoe and kayak floaters each year. The site is known as Cedar Grove. Many floaters arriving at the bridge have no idea of the origin of the put-in location's name. Summers at Cedar Grove is the story of the once thriving village that existed at the bridge told through the eyes of the author, who spent many summer days during his childhood at the family farm near the village. First known as Riverside, the village was formed in 1875 and was populated primarily by Scots-Irish migrants from Appalachia. During the timber boom of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Riverside rose to prominence and became known as Cedar Grove. The timber was stripped from the land over four decades, and the village eventually faded from existence. Through a combination of historical data and stories relayed from individuals who lived in the community, the reader will learn about the mill, stores, one-room school, health care in the village, and the people that supported it during its rise and fall.
Download or read book Empire of the Beetle written by Andrew Nikiforuk and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in the late 1980s, a series of improbable bark beetle outbreaks unsettled iconic forests and communities across western North America. An insect the size of a rice kernel eventually killed more than 30 billion pine and spruce trees from Alaska to New Mexico. Often appearing in masses larger than schools of killer whales, the beetles engineered one of the world's greatest forest die-offs since the deforestation of Europe by peasants between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries. The beetle didn't act alone. Misguided science, out-of-control logging, bad public policy, and a hundred years of fire suppression created a volatile geography that released the world's oldest forest manager from all natural constraints. Like most human empires, the beetles exploded wildly and then crashed, leaving in their wake grieving landowners, humbled scientists, hungry animals, and altered watersheds. Although climate change triggered this complex event, human arrogance assuredly set the table. With little warning, an ancient insect pointedly exposed the frailty of seemingly stable manmade landscapes. And despite the billions of public dollars spent on control efforts, the beetles burn away like a fire that can't be put out. Drawing on first-hand accounts from entomologists, botanists, foresters, and rural residents, award-winning journalist Andrew Nikiforuk investigates this unprecedented beetle plague, its startling implications, and the lessons it holds.
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast written by Mark Mikolas and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify maple, ash, oak, and more with easy-to-learn visual techniques. In this friendly and approachable field guide, writer and avid hiker Mark Mikolas shares a unique approach for year-round tree identification. His method, which centers on the northeastern United States where 20 species make up the majority of trees, will prepare readers to recognize trees at a glance, even in winter when leaves and flowers are not present. Mikolas’s secret is to focus on the key characteristics of each tree—black cherry bark looks like burnt potato chips; beech and oak trees keep their leaves in winter; spruce needles are pointed while balsam fir needles are soft and rounded at the ends. Some trees can even be identified by scent. Location maps for each of the 40 species covered and more than 400 photographs illustrating key characteristics make the trees easy to identify. Mikolas also explains how to differentiate between similar and commonly confused trees, such as red maple and sugar maple. A Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast is a book to keep close at hand wherever trees grow.
Download or read book Shelter written by Sarah Stonich and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her search for land to call her own—among tall pines and on a lake—newly single mom Sarah Stonich seeks a sense of permanence, a legacy for her son, and a connection to her heritage. Along this way, Stonich recalls family lore, meets remarkable characters, considers another go at love, and, finally, builds a cabin. But when her precious patch of land is threatened, she discovers that family is no less treasured with or without a piece of earth.
Download or read book Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia written by Ed Rehbein and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For hikers who like adventure and the thrill of discovery, this book is for you. Based on twenty years of exploring West Virginia’s State Parks, National Parks, and Forest Service Lands, it’s a guide to hidden waterfalls, little-known river trails, and unique vistas in West Virginia. Originally published as magazine articles, the 21 chapters in this guidebook carefully explain how to find trailheads and navigate your way off trail, too. What’s more, GPS coordinates of key locations and trailheads are provided in the text and in a table at the end of the book. Everything is prepared for you to have a great time Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia.
Download or read book The Yosemite written by John Muir and published by Binker North. This book was released on 1912 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the classic nature work, The Yosemite, the great American naturalist, John Muir, describes the Yosemite valley's geography and the myriad types of trees, flowers, birds, and other animals that can be found there. The Yosemite is among the finest examples of John Muir nature writings.The Yosemite is a classic nature/outdoor adventure text and a fine example of John Muir nature writings. In this volume, Muir describes the Yosemite valley's geography and the various types of trees, flowers and animals that can be found there. John Muir (April 21, 1838 - December 24, 1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. The 211-mile (340 km) John Muir Trail, a hiking trail in the Sierra Nevada, was named in his honor.[2] Other such places include Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, John Muir College, Mount Muir, Camp Muir and Muir Glacier. In Scotland, the John Muir Way, a 130 mile long distance route, was named in honor of him. In his later life, Muir devoted most of his time to the preservation of the Western forests. He petitioned the U.S. Congress for the National Park bill that was passed in 1890, establishing Yosemite National Park. The spiritual quality and enthusiasm toward nature expressed in his writings inspired readers, including presidents and congressmen, to take action to help preserve large nature areas. He is today referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" and the National Park Service has produced a short documentary about his life. Muir has been considered 'an inspiration to both Scots and Americans'. Muir's biographer, Steven J. Holmes, believes that Muir has become "one of the patron saints of twentieth-century American environmental activity," both political and recreational. As a result, his writings are commonly discussed in books and journals, and he is often quoted by nature photographers such as Ansel Adams. "Muir has profoundly shaped the very categories through which Americans understand and envision their relationships with the natural world," writes Holmes. Muir was noted for being an ecological thinker, political spokesman, and religious prophet, whose writings became a personal guide into nature for countless individuals, making his name "almost ubiquitous" in the modern environmental consciousness. According to author William Anderson, Muir exemplified "the archetype of our oneness with the earth", [ while biographer Donald Worster says he believed his mission was "...saving the American soul from total surrender to materialism." 403 On April 21, 2013, the first ever John Muir Day was celebrated in Scotland, which marked the 175th anniversary of his birth, paying homage to the conservationist. Muir was born in the small house at left. His father bought the adjacent building in 1842, and made it the family home.
Download or read book Unlock the Secrets of Mighty Trees written by Conrad Riker and published by Conrad Riker. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of the endless debates on the environment without any solid insights into tree biology? Do you want to delve deeper into the mysterious lives of trees but struggle to find engaging and scientifically accurate content? Look no further! In this impactful and memorable book, you will uncover the hidden world of trees and forest ecosystems - no more dead-end discussions on the environment! Key Takeaways: - Discover the intriguing evolutionary history of trees and learn how they adapted to survive across different environments - Understand the complex mechanics of tree growth and special adaptations that allow them to thrive against challenges - Explore the fascinating ways trees reproduce and the unique roles they play in their ecosystems - Investigate the ecological roles trees play in our environment and the importance of tree conservation in forestry practices - Learn how trees are making a significant difference in addressing climate change and how you can participate in tree planting initiatives - Uncover the economic and cultural significance of trees across different societies and cultures - Stay ahead of the latest technological advancements in tree biology and their implications for forest conservation - Gain insight into the behavior of trees, their adaptations, and how climate change may influence their future So, if you're ready to transform your understanding of forests and their power, then grab your copy of "Unlock the Secrets of Mighty Trees: Transforming Your Understanding of Forests and their Power" today! Don't miss out on this captivating journey through tree biology and ecology - it's time to embrace your inner tree expert!
Download or read book Paths Less Traveled Tramping on Trails And Sometimes Not to Find New Hampshire s Special Places written by Gordon DuBois and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PATHS LESS TRAVELED By: Gordon DuBois Many a fascinating tale is told in this outstanding collection of hiking columns penned by avid tramper Gordon DuBois. Paths Less Traveled takes the reader along trails – and sometimes off-trail - far and wide across the Lakes Region, the White Mountains, and the lonesome North Country. Within these pages you’ll find vivid narratives of treks to peaks, ponds, waterfalls, old logging railroad grades, abandoned villages, big trees, little-known conservation lands, and many other interesting destinations. The trips range from family-friendly strolls to epic bushwhacks and daunting rock scrambles. Along the way the author provides a generous helping of local historical lore. Also included are useful tips on safe hiking in summer and winter, leave no trace principles, senior fitness, and a canine perspective from Reuben, the author’s faithful trail companion. Paths Less Traveled will be a treasured addition to any New Hampshire hiker’s bookshelf. Steven D. Smith, Co-Editor of the AMC White Mountain Guide Paths Less Traveled describes several trails in Meredith complete with details on how to find them and what to expect when I get there. I am a novice hiker with a young dog and Gordon's book has helped us to get started on adventures without feeling overwhelmed by trails that are too challenging or too crowded for us. Erin Apostolos, Director Meredith Public Library If you are an explorer who likes to seek out destinations that are a bit different or are off the radar away from the crowds, Paths Less Traveled is for you. Author Gordon DuBois draws upon his extensive experience hiking throughout New England to bring the reader to some locations that are more well-known and many that are not, some by trail and others by bushwhack. Peppered with personal anecdotes and interesting historical narratives, Paths Less Traveled is a captivating read and will appeal to both the experienced and novice hiker. Ken MacGray, Co-Editor of the AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, 5th Edition
Download or read book Bless the Earth written by June Cotner and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated collection of poems and prayers to help children develop an appreciation for the natural world Bless the Earth, our faithful friend, her mountain range and river bend, her forest green and canopy, the hidden world of bended trees. Bless the Earth shows the miracle of our planet Earth through beautiful imagery and delightful poetry, calling all people, young and old, to care for our wonderful world. This sweet and welcoming anthology for children ages 3-7 knits together our common humanity and the natural world in an engaging way that is simple for young readers to understand. Bless the Earth contains approximately sixty selections of original as well as classic poems, divided into five chapters each: Dreams for My World Earth and Sky All Creatures, Big and Small Seasons Caring for Our World Bless the Earth calls us again and again to understand how important it is to care for our world, respect our neighbors—humans, plants, and animals alike—and reimagine a world that is healthy and whole.
Download or read book THE WONDERS OF PLANT WORLD written by FOLORUNSHO MEJABI and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trees are the longest living organisms on the planet and one of the earth's greatest natural resources. They keep our air supply clean, reduce noise pollution, improve water quality, help prevent erosion, provide food and building materials, create shades, and help make our landscapes look beautiful. Here are some more thought-provoking facts and figures about our oldest citizens and living treasures...trees ! Enjoy but plant a tree today.
