Download or read book Messages from the Wild written by Frederick R. Gehlbach and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Texas naturalist shares an intimate record of the wooded ravine near his home in this almanac based on decades of journal entries. In the mid-1960s, naturalist Fred Gehlbach and his family built a house on the edge of a wooded ravine in Central Texas. On daily walks over the hills, creek hollows, and fields of the ravine, Gehlbach has observed the cycles of weather and seasons, the annual migrations of birds, and the life cycles of animals and plants that also live there. In this book, Gehlbach draws on thirty-five years of journal entries to present a composite, day-by-day almanac of the life cycles of this semiwild natural island in the midst of urban Texas. Recording such events as the hatching of Eastern screech owl chicks, the emergence of June bugs, and the first freeze of November, he reminds us of nature’s daily, monthly, and annual cycles, from which humans are becoming ever more detached in our unnatural urban environments. The long span of the almanac also allows Gehlbach to track how local and even global developments have affected the ravine, from scars left by sewer construction to an increase in frost-free days probably linked to global warming. This long-term record of natural cycles provides one of only two such baseline data sets for North America. At the same time, it is an eloquent account of one keen observer’s daily interactions with his wild and human neighbors.
Download or read book The Wild Ones written by Nafiza Azad and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling, feminist fantasy about a group of teenage girls endowed with special powers who must band together to save the life of the boy whose magic saved them all.
Download or read book Taming the Wild Text Literacy Strategies for Today s Reader written by Pam Allyn and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This professional resource equips K-12 students with the skills they need to be critical readers in the 21st century. Today's reader is reading across multiple genres, on phones and tablets, with text in hand, and also online, and this helpful book provides educators with techniques on how to teach students to read on every platform and in every genre, to struggle with text, and to break through to new ideas when reading text. It focuses on the habits that students must form in order to gain the confidence to access all texts across all platforms. Each chapter is devoted to developing the five habits for successful reading: reading closely, widely, critically, deeply, and purposefully. Grounded in the latest research, the easy-to-implement strategies and instructional methods will help students cultivate strong reading skills in the 21st century classroom.
Download or read book Becoming Wild written by Carl Safina and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2020 "In this superbly articulate cri de coeur, Safina gives us a new way of looking at the natural world that is radically different."—The Washington Post New York Times bestselling author Carl Safina brings readers close to three non-human cultures—what they do, why they do it, and how life is for them. A New York Times Notable Books of 2020 Some believe that culture is strictly a human phenomenon. But this book reveals cultures of other-than-human beings in some of Earth’s remaining wild places. It shows how if you’re a sperm whale, a scarlet macaw, or a chimpanzee, you too come to understand yourself as an individual within a particular community that does things in specific ways, that has traditions. Alongside genes, culture is a second form of inheritance, passed through generations as pools of learned knowledge. As situations change, social learning—culture—allows behaviors to adjust much faster than genes can adapt. Becoming Wild brings readers into intimate proximity with various nonhuman individuals in their free-living communities. It presents a revelatory account of how animals function beyond our usual view. Safina shows that for non-humans and humans alike, culture comprises the answers to the question, “How do we live here?” It unites individuals within a group identity. But cultural groups often seek to avoid, or even be hostile toward, other factions. By showing that this is true across species, Safina illuminates why human cultural tensions remain maddeningly intractable despite the arbitrariness of many of our differences. Becoming Wild takes readers behind the curtain of life on Earth, to witness from a new vantage point the most world-saving of perceptions: how we are all connected.
Download or read book Wild Outside written by Les Stroud and published by Annick Press. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join TV’s Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer. From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud’s passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet’s most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that adventure awaits everywhere—whether in a jungle or a city park. Andrew P. Barr’s dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement alongside photos of Survivorman’s adventures.
Download or read book Wild Symphony written by Dan Brown and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown makes his picture book debut with this mindful, humorous, musical, and uniquely entertaining book! The author will be donating all US royalties due to him to support music education for children worldwide, through the New Hampshire Charitable foundation. Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share. Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you- a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve! Children and adults can enjoy this timeless picture book as a traditional read-along, or can choose to listen to original musical compositions as they read--one for each animal--with a free interactive smartphone app, which uses augmented reality to play the appropriate song for each page when a phone's camera is held over it.
Download or read book The Dark Wild written by Piers Torday and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes and excerpt from The last wild.
Download or read book Nature s Secret Messages Large Print 16pt written by Elaine Wilkes and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-04-25 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is a page-turner - endlessly fascinating, totally compelling, and incredibly informative. I could not put it down.''rory Freedman, Co-author of New York Times best seller Skinny Bitch. Enjoy the fun and intrigue of unraveling nature's clues that fill you with awe, inspiration, and healing. This fascinating book combines ancient wisdom with modern research, and science with imagination. Connect to the wonder you felt as a child, and emulate how Nature wisely deals with change and adversity. Nature is the ultimate example in how to live well and thrive. Albert Einstein said, ''look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.'' This fascinating book will arouse your curiosity by combining ancient wisdom with modern research, and imagination with science, to help you love Nature and your food in a whole new way. You'll discover how to . . .Recognize divine designs, hidden in plain sight, to forge a more profound mind-body-soul connection with the environment Look at food in new (actually, ancient) ways and choose self life over shelf life Cope with change, challenges, and time pressures by asking, What would Nature do? Become aware of what society is doing to the environment, and learn easy green solutions to save money and help the planet.Exercises throughout the book will empower you to tune in to Nature's wisdom in order to develop a healthier mind, body, soul, and planet.''With a dash of tongue-in-cheek cheer, actress and PhD-carrying naturopath Wilkes offers a thorough, clear-cut and well-illustrated introduction to holistic medicine, natural eating and the benefits of mindfulness.''''this wise, brave, magically simple and inspiring book will help us all reconnect with the soul of nature, and work together to preserve the environment and the human adventure.''- Andrew Harvey, New York Times best selling author Author of The Hope a Guide to Sacred Activism'.
Download or read book A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Encyclopedic index M Z Biographic index written by United States. President and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: V. 1. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson -- v. 2. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams -- v. 3. John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson -- v. 4. Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren -- v. 5. Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk -- v. 6. James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce -- v. 7. Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln -- v. 8. Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson -- v. 9. Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant -- v. 10. Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur -- v. 11. Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland -- v. 12. Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison -- v. 13. Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland -- v. 14. Grover Cleveland, William McKinley -- v. 15. William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt -- v. 16. Theodore Roosevelt -- v. 17. Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft -- v. 18. William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson -- v. 19. Encyclopedic index, A-L.-- v. 20. Encyclopedic index, M-Z; Biographic index.
Download or read book The Wilderness Survival Handbook written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Discover the Art of Survival with 'The Wilderness Survival Handbook'*** Embark on a journey to self-reliance and ultimate adventure with 'The Wilderness Survival Handbook'! Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or gearing up for your first wilderness trek, this comprehensive guide is your essential companion. 'The Wilderness Survival Handbook' delves deep into the heart of surviving and thriving in the great outdoors. From the ecosystem’s intricacies to mastering the ethical explorer’s mindset, the first chapter sets the stage for a transformative experience in understanding the wilderness. As you progress, learn to prepare effectively for your adventure with a run-through of must-have gear, meticulous emergency planning, and a guide to physical and mental conditioning. Dive into advanced navigation skills, discover the secrets of the wilderness GPS, and unlock the art of natural navigation to confidently make your way through any terrain. Shelter is a sanctuary in the wild, and this handbook offers an expert approach to identifying and constructing shelters that ensure your safety and comfort. Water, the elixir of life, can be elusive, but not with the techniques laid out in this guide. Find and purify life-sustaining water with confidence, ensuring your hydration is never compromised. Navigate the delicate balance of nature as you forage for edible plants, acquiring the ancient wisdom of identifying friendly flora. When hunger calls, turn to the techniques of primitive hunting and fishing, and learn the crucial skills of preparing what you've caught or foraged. Witness the primal power of fire through detailed instructions on choosing the perfect site, selecting the right materials, and mastering ignition methods. Encounter wilderness challenges head-on, becoming adept at managing dangerous terrain, unpredictable wildlife, and extreme weather conditions while keeping injuries at bay with practical first-aid know-how. Explore the skies as you learn to predict the weather with natural signs, and engage in the often overlooked, yet critical, art of survival psychology – maintaining your calm and leading effectively in dire situations. Master an array of survival knots, rope skills, crafting techniques, and devise an actionable plan to return to civilization with newfound wisdom. Every chapter of 'The Wilderness Survival Handbook' is a stepping stone toward becoming a self-sufficient adventurer. Dedication to this guide will equip you with the skills to create and carry out an adventure that is not only safe and sound but one that resonates with the call of the wild. Prepare to capture the essence of true survival. Take the leap and forever change your relationship with the great outdoors. 'The Wilderness Survival Handbook' awaits – your ultimate guide to thriving where civilization fades and nature beckons.
Download or read book Into the Wild written by Jon Krakauer and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter. This is the unforgettable story of how Christopher Johnson McCandless came to die. "It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order." —Entertainment Weekly McCandess had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Not long after, he was dead. Into the Wild is the mesmerizing, heartbreaking tale of an enigmatic young man who goes missing in the wild and whose story captured the world’s attention. Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and, unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature presented. Craving a blank spot on the map, McCandless simply threw the maps away. Leaving behind his desperate parents and sister, he vanished into the wild. Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interest that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the drives and desires that propelled McCandless. When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naiveté, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity, and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding—and not an ounce of sentimentality. Into the Wild is a tour de force. The power and luminosity of Jon Krakauer's stoytelling blaze through every page.
Download or read book Wild written by Cheryl Strayed and published by . This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'One of the best books I've read in the last five or ten years... Wild is angry, brave, sad, self-knowing, redemptive, raw, compelling, and brilliantly written, and I think it's destined to be loved by a lot of people, men and women, for a very long time.' Nick Hornby
Download or read book The Wild Robot written by Peter Brown and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.
Download or read book A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents written by United States. President and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wild Ones written by Jon Mooallem and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wild Ones is a tour through our environmental moment and the eccentric cultural history of people and wild animals in America that inflects it. With propulsive curiosity and searing wit, and without that easy moralizing and nature worship of environmental journalism's older guard, [Jon] Mooallem merges reportage, science, and history into a humane and endearing meditation on what it means to live in, and bring life into, a broken world."--Back cover.
Download or read book Messages Men Hear written by Ian M. Harris and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is based on over 10 years research with 500 men from different classes, backgrounds, races and ethnic groups. It constructs a theory of masculinity by exploring masculine expectancies, how men form their gender identities and how those identities influence their behaviour.
Download or read book Wild at Heart written by John Eldredge and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-04-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In all your boyhood dreams of growing up, did you dream of being a "nice guy"? Eldredge believes that every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is how he bears the image of God; that is what God made him to be.
