Download or read book Wild Places Inspired Traveller s Guide written by Sarah Baxter and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to 25 untameable or rewilded places throughout the world, with beautiful illustrations and great tips for the mindful traveller, as well as commentary on conservation of these special places.
Download or read book For the Wild Places written by Janet Trowbridge Bohlen and published by Island Press. This book was released on 1993-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Wild Places profiles five of the unsung heroes of the new discipline of conservation biology -- the front-line soldiers of the conservation movement who have dedicated their lives to saving endangered species and habitats. In addition to describing the day-to-day activities of the scientists, author Janet Bohlen explores the wider issues that are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of conservation efforts. In the course of her travels, she came to appreciate the complex interaction of local and global needs, and the reality of the political and social context in which all such efforts take place. In describing the scientists, their lives, and their work, she effectively conveys the fundamental importance and ever-present challenge of a life devoted to protecting the environment.
Download or read book To Tread in Wild Places written by Sam Larson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam Larson's first book To Tread In Wild Places covers everything the novice outdoorsman should know, from how to set up a tarp, to how to purify water! The book also includes chapters on fire starting, shelters, wild plants, outdoor cooking recipes, and the freedom of the forest.
Download or read book Unsolaced written by Gretel Ehrlich and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the enduring classic The Solace of Open Spaces, here is a wondrous meditation on how water, light, wind, mountain, bird, and horse have shaped her life and her understanding of a world besieged by a climate crisis. Amid species extinctions and disintegrating ice sheets, this stunning collection of memories, observations, and narratives is acute and lyrical, Whitmanesque in breadth, and as elegant as a Japanese teahouse. “Sentience and sunderance,” Ehrlich writes. “How we know what we know, who teaches us, how easy it is to lose it all.” As if to stave off impending loss, she embarks on strenuous adventures to Greenland, Africa, Kosovo, Japan, and an uninhabited Alaskan island, always returning to her simple Wyoming cabin at the foot of the mountains and the trail that leads into the heart of them.
Download or read book The Indiana Quarterly Magazine of History written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Suburban Wild written by Peter Friederici and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the North Shore suburbs of Chicago, amid traffic, pollution, and ever-increasing neighborhoods of houses and apartments, these meditative personal essays explore the importance of our connection with the natural world, history, and memory. The Suburban Wild follows the seasons from one spring to the next, celebrating the natural miracles we frequently miss and revealing a territory less tamed than we might imagine. These essays offer the sights and sounds found on the outskirts of cities, just perceptible amid the clutter and din of crowded streets and sidewalks. From the constant humming of cicadas on summer evenings and the seasonal migrations of ducks to the myriad hues in a green heron's feathers, Peter Friederici reveals a complex place in which wild geese and morning commuters share the same habitat. The essays honor our lost creatures and places, emphasizing the importance of history, memory, and consciousness. The author describes the varying shades and textures of a clay bluff near his childhood home, relating the gradual erosion and recession of this Ice Age-old landform. A description of spirogyra algae blooms on Lake Michigan merges with a discussion of the lake's once abundant native mussels and the imported zebra mussels that are threatening their existence. From recorded memories, Friederici re-creates the sight of the now extinct passenger pigeon. Though awareness of the destruction of the landscape and its creatures is never far from the wonders presented here, The Suburban Wild connects the tracks of wildlife and traces of our changing landscape with our own path through the world. The book explores how history--whether natural or cultural, collective or personal--shapes a landscape, and how human memory shapes that history. At heart, it seeks to forge a link between the world outside our windows and the one inside.
Download or read book Wilderness Matters written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-26 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ### Discover the Heart of Nature with *Wilderness Matters* Embark on an unforgettable journey through the great outdoors with *Wilderness Matters*. This indispensable guide dives deep into the principles of ethical and sustainable outdoor adventures, offering a comprehensive roadmap for every nature enthusiast. #### Unlock the Ethics of Outdoor Exploration Begin your adventure by understanding the fundamental ethics that govern outdoor behavior and the critical importance of preserving our wilderness. Discover how our actions impact these pristine environments and the steps we can take to minimize our footprint. #### Understand the Impact and Learn to Mitigate It Explore the real-world consequences of recreational activities on wilderness areas. From trail trampling to the effects of overcrowding, *Wilderness Matters* sheds light on the delicate balance between enjoying nature and preserving it for future generations. #### Master the Leave No Trace Principles Become a steward of the environment by mastering the Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. Learn about their origins, philosophy, and successful applications through insightful case studies. Implementing these practices will ensure that the beauty of nature remains unspoiled. #### Engage in Ethical Wildlife Interactions Gain insights on how to ethically interact with wildlife and understand the adverse effects of feeding and disturbing animals. *Wilderness Matters* equips you with knowledge to observe and appreciate wildlife without causing harm. #### Adopt Sustainable Camping Practices Learn the art of choosing campsites responsibly and minimizing campfire impact. These practical tips are essential for any camper seeking to leave nature as untouched as they found it. #### Explore Off-Road and Water-Based Activities Responsibly Delve into the ethics of off-road vehicle use and responsible route planning. For those who love water-based activities, discover the best practices for ethical fishing and minimizing the impact on aquatic ecosystems. #### Adventure Sports and Conservation Whether rock climbing or backcountry skiing, *Wilderness Matters* provides valuable insights on balancing adventure sports with nature conservation. #### Embrace the Role of Technology in the Wilderness Navigate the double-edged sword of modern technology such as GPS and drones. Learn how to balance technological aids with a genuine wilderness experience. #### Connect with Conservation Initiatives Get involved with local conservation projects and build partnerships with environmental organizations to become an active participant in safeguarding our natural world. #### Balance Accessibility with Preservation Engage in the ongoing debate over wilderness access, and understand the importance of managing public lands to secure their future for generations to come. #### Drive Education and Advocacy Champion the cause of ethical outdoor practices through education and advocate for impactful policy changes. Real-life case studies and success stories provide inspiration and lessons learned from the field. *Wilderness Matters* isnât just a book; it's your guide to making a positive impact on our natural world. Join the movement of informed and conscientious explorers today!
Download or read book Majestic and Wild written by Murray Pura and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church can be a great place to learn spiritual lessons, but sometimes you just have to get up and get outside to experience the grandeur of God. In Majestic and Wild, pastor, writer, and avid outdoorsman Murray Pura weaves his real-life adventures with spiritual inspiration and life lessons, capturing the majestic and wild creation that God has set before us all. From animal encounters to wildfires to raging rapids to Daniel Boone hunts and buffalo stampedes, the stories range from dramatic and suspenseful to light-hearted and whimsical. Each story is woven with spiritual lessons not easily learned from sitting in a pew. A great gift for wives to give to their husbands and kids to give to their dads, Majestic and Wild will entertain and inspire anyone with a sense of adventure and a love for the great outdoors.
Download or read book Where Demons Fear to Tread written by Stephanie Chong and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fledging guardian angel and yoga teacher Serena St. Clair dares to enter Devil's Paradise nightclub on a mission—to retrieve the wayward Hollywood "It Boy" she's assigned to protect. But she's ambushed by the club's owner, arch demon Julian Ascher. The most powerful demonic entity in Los Angeles, Julian is handsome as sin, a master of temptation who loves nothing more than corrupting pleasure-seeking humans. He won't release the lost soul Serena is supposed to guard. Unless she accepts his dangerous wager… After the disastrous way his human life ended, Julian vowed that no woman would get the better of him again. Yet this sexy-sweet angel, smelling of fresh ocean air and happiness, triggers centuries-old feelings. Now, their high-stakes game of seduction, where angels fall from grace and where demons fear to tread, will lead them either to an eternity in hell…or a deliciously hot heaven.
Download or read book Wilderness Wisdom written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the heart of nature's vast, uncharted territories with "Wilderness Wisdom," the definitive guide for adventure-seekers, survival enthusiasts, and anyone yearning to reconnect with the natural world. Unlock the secrets of the wilderness and transform your outdoor experiences with timeless skills and ethically-minded survival strategies. Explore the deep-rooted spirit of bushcraft as Chapter 1 delves into the ancient philosophies that bind human survival with nature's intricate web. Unearth the relevance of time-honored traditions in our modern era and learn to forge an enduring connection with the natural environment. Venture further into the ethics of wilderness stewardship in Chapter 2, navigating the delicate balance between survival and conservation. Immerse yourself in the art of "leaving no trace" while gaining a deeper respect for wildlife and their habitats. Prepare your mind and body for nature's unpredictable challenges with Chapter 3, arming yourself with crucial gear, the right attire, and a mindset honed for awareness and adaptability. Navigate landscapes with confidence in Chapter 4, as you master essential skills from map reading to celestial navigation techniques. Shelter in the wild becomes your sanctuary in Chapter 5; learn to construct sustainable and safe havens using the gifts of nature, ensuring warmth and protection. The elemental prowess of firecraft awaits in Chapter 6, revealing the science and skills needed to create life-sustaining warmth and nourishment. Quench your thirst for survival knowledge in Chapter 8 with methods to source and purify water. Chapter 9 dives into the abundance of the wilderness pantry, teaching you to safely identify and harvest edible wild plants while distinguishing them from deadly mimics. From the subtle art of fishing and trapping in Chapter 10 to the complexities of game hunting in Chapter 11, your journey enriches your respect for nature's bounty. Elevate your survival skills with the science of knots and crafted tools presented in Chapters 12 and 13. Stay vigilant and ever-prepared with signaling and communication strategies in Chapter 14, while Chapter 15 equips you with lifesaving first aid tactics tailored for the wild. Defy the elements in Chapter 16, as you learn to read weather patterns and adapt to extreme climates. Let Chapter 17 guide you in crafting custom bushcraft attire that shelters and endures nature's trials. As your adventure unfolds, "Wilderness Wisdom" becomes your trusted companion throughout every thrilling chapter, sharpening your instincts, enriching your outdoor experience, and harmonizing your existence with the majestic wilderness that awaits. Whether venturing solo, leading a team, or embarking on a long-term natural lifestyle, this eBook serves as the quintessential compass guiding you through the vast, untamed landscapes of bushcraft mastery. Embrace the wilderness, refine your skills, and let "Wilderness Wisdom" illuminate the path to your greatest adventure.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Goddess Empowerment written by Sophia Sargent and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every woman could use a little supernatural assistance now and then. With help from renowned psychic Sophia, now you can do as the ancients did and summon the power of a goddess. Need money? Summon Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. Want to advance your career? Call upon Athena, Greek patroness of career women. Having a run of bad luck? Invoke Fortuna, Roman goddess of good luck and help in gambling. For every dilemma, there is a goddess who has the power you seek. Sophia brings the power of the ancients to you in this fun guide designed to help you get what you want out of life. Sophia describes each goddess in detail, listing her sacred color, symbol, element, stone, and scent. She offers a fascinating history of each goddess and her traits, including how she has been worshiped throughout history. Decide which goddess you need, then perform an invocation to summon her powers. Through a visualization exercise, you will "meet" the goddess in a dream. Finally, spells and empowerment charms help you "become" the goddess and bring her aspects into everyday life. With the wisdom of Athena, the prosperity of Lakshmi, and the luck of Fortuna, you can't lose!
Download or read book Culloden written by Joshua C Wells and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Bonnie Prince Charlie lands in Scotland, intent on regaining the British crown for the Stuarts, Gregor, a young, ostracised Highlander, has fallen in with a gang of murderous outlaws, whose actions lead him ever closer to a date with the hangman... Meanwhile, Flora, a young, beautiful Scottish girl, finds herself visited by a ghostly and sinister hag, who wishes to involve her in the fate of the prince. Both Gregor and Flora find the paths of their lives dramatically altered by the Bonnie Prince, and their futures dependent on the success or failure of the Jacobite rebellion. Futures which would ultimately be decided at the battle of Culloden...
Download or read book Wilderness in the Bible written by Robert Barry Leal and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2004 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilderness in many parts of the globe is under considerable threat from human development. This has important ramifications not only for fauna and flora but also for human well-being. Wilderness in the Bible addresses this ecological crisis from a biblical and theological perspective. It first establishes the context of a biblical study of wilderness and then passes to an analysis of the attitudes towards in the canonical biblical record. This provides the biblical basis for the development of a theology of wilderness for the twenty-first century. The Australian wilderness is taken as an illuminating case study.
Download or read book Indiana Magazine of History written by Logan Esarey and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Stone Crown Series written by Ava Richardson and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 1458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wearer of the Stone Crown can wield unlimited power—if it can be found. A new evil creeps across the land of Torvald and its Three Kingdoms, where folk tales are nearly all that remains of the glorious dragons’ victorious past. Inyene, a ruthless noblewoman of the Northern Kingdom, enslaves villagers and plunders valuable resources to power mechanical dragons. With them, she’ll conquer her rivals’ territories, ascend the High Throne, and unite the realms under a single crown. But all is not yet lost when there are those brave enough to fight. Hope rests on the shoulders of sixteen-year-old Narissea, who dreams of escaping her shackles, and the injured dragon she rescues. What they discover in an ancient shrine holds the key to Narissea’s plans to free her people and puts her in Inyene’s sights. Intrigue, war, and betrayal consume the land, while in the air dragons fly. Failure to stop Inyene will doom the kingdoms… But even in victory, Narissea may be forced to sacrifice the one thing she wants above all: her freedom. The Stone Crown box set features Dragon Connection, Dragon Quest, and Dragon Freedom. Queen of the Dragons, Ava Richardson invites you to immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with epic magic, fearless characters and, at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider.
Download or read book The Prophets of Israel and their Place in History written by Lee Rainwater and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-04 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the history of nineteenth-century religious thought, William Robertson Smith occupies an ambiguous position. More than any other writer, he stimulated the theories of religion later advanced by Frazer, Durkheim, and Freud. Smith himself was not an original scholar, but was rather ""clever at presenting other men's theories"" within new and sometimes hostile contexts. Smith was an important contributor to two of the most serious challenges to Christian orthodoxy of the last century, the ""Higher Criticism"" of the Bible and the comparative study of religion, and was also the victim of the last successful heresy trial in Great Britain. Yet he was an utterly devout Protestant, whose views on Biblical criticism (for which he was damned) are now considered as true as his views on totemism and sacrifice (for which he was praised) are now considered false. Despite Smith's enormous significance for the history of religious ideas, he has been written about relatively little, and most of what we know about his life and work comes from a source almost a century old. Originally published in 1882, The Prophets of Israel is a collection of eight lectures, including ""Israel and Jehovah;"" ""Jehovah and the Gods of the Nations,"" ""Amos and the House of Jehu,"" ""Hosea and the Fall of Ephraim,"" ""The Kingdom of Judah and the Beginnings of Isaiah's Work,"" ""The Earlier Prophesies of Isaiah,"" ""Isaiah and Micah in the Reign of Hezekiah,"" and ""The Deliverance from Assyria.""A new introduction by Robert Alun Jones discusses Smith's early life, the heresy trial, Smith's early view of prophecy, and the classic text itself. The book will be of interest to students and teachers of religious studies, and general readers interested in Robertson Smith.
Download or read book Frozen Bounty written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-06-26 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Frozen Bounty Unlocking the Secrets of Ice Age Foraging** Step back in time and explore the ancient world of Ice Age foragers in "Frozen Bounty," a captivating guide that bridges the wisdom of our ancestors with modern survival techniques. This comprehensive eBook dives deep into the practices and strategies that human beings relied upon to thrive in one of the most challenging environments known to mankind. Chapter by chapter, "Frozen Bounty" will walk you through the vast landscape of Ice Age foraging. Learn about the unique environment our ancestors navigated in the Introduction to Ice Age Foraging, and grasp the relevance of ancient wisdom in today's world. Discover the stone tools from millennia past and their modern counterparts, master the art of tracking and trapping, and uncover seasonal patterns that dictated survival strategies. Embark on a journey through the edible plant and animal-based foods that sustained early humans. From roots and tubers to the treasures provided by berries and nuts, this guide teaches you how to identify and use these natural resources. Immerse yourself in the various techniques for hunting large game like mammoths and bison, and refine your fishing practices with methods honed over thousands of years. "Frozen Bounty" also provides insights into food preservation, featuring methods that ensured survival during prolonged winters, such as drying, smoking, and natural refrigeration. Explore how ancient foraging practices can be adapted to modern challenges, from ethical and legal considerations to sustainable living and reducing your carbon footprint. Urban dwellers will find valuable tips on foraging within the city, with sections dedicated to identifying edible plants in urban parks, leveraging community gardens, and collaborating with local foraging groups. Moreover, chapters on forest and wilderness foraging offer essential skills for navigation, survival, safety, and first aid. Complete with innovative modern tools and inspiring case studies of successful contemporary foragers, "Frozen Bounty" equips you with recipes and cooking techniques that blend ancient methods with modern flavors. Whether you're seeking to enhance your survival skills, cultivate a sustainable lifestyle, or simply reconnect with nature, "Frozen Bounty" offers a treasure trove of knowledge to transform your foraging adventures. Unlock the secrets of the past and fortify your future with "Frozen Bounty." Dive into a world where the ancient and the modern meet, and discover the timeless art of foraging.
