A Falconer's Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife
To escape the tough streets of Southeast Washington, D.C. in the late 1980s, young Rodney Stotts would ride the metro to the Smithsonian National Zoo. There, the bald eagles and other birds of prey captured his imagination for the first time. In Bird Brother, Rodney shares his unlikely journey to becoming a conservationist and one of Americas ......
Bernard Leach (1887-1979) was as renowned in Japan and the East as in Europe and America, both as an artist-craftsman and as a thinker. His interpretation of the traditions of the Orient in the making of pots - and in evolving a philosophy of life - was a lodestar for many potters in the West. Beyond East and West, first published in 1978, is more ......
Details 40 walks in this much-loved area. Each details the distance, grade and estimated duration, and is accompanied by an accurate full-colour map. Includes child-friendly walks, snippets about the region’s history and wildlife and over 150 full-colour photos complementing the text. Includes classic walks, as well as some that few know exist.
Updated and revised, Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park contains concise descriptions for thirty easy-to-follow hikes. Featuring hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook has something for everyone.
Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks, 3rd Edition features the best easy day hikes throughout the area. With detailed maps and trail descriptions, navigating these wonderful trails is made easy. It's the perfect tool for day hikers, families, and local outdoors people looking to explore the Adirondacks in an easy day hike. In addition to information on ......
Experience the dual nature of this vast wilderness area straddling the Montana-Wyoming border. Featuring a range of hikes from lake-strewn alpine country of the Beartooth Plateau to the lower, densely forested, and wildlife-rich mountains of the Absaroka Range, Best Easy Day Hikes Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is an essential hiking companion. ......
The idea that White people are under attack has permeated political discourse in recent elections. The election of 2024 will be no different. Being White Today: A Roadmap for a Positive Antiracist Life helps White people navigate the myriad messages they encounter about race. The book applies the White racial identity framework developed by ......
An inside look at how police officers are trained to perpetuate state violence Michael Brown. Philando Castile. George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. As the names of those killed by the police became cemented into public memory, the American public took to the streets in unprecedented numbers to mourn, organize, and demand changes to the current system ......
Master the confidence, relationships and strategies you need to succeed
Regardless of your expertise and experience, it's your people skills, political nous and ability to build key relationships that will ensure you survive and thrive. Packed with real-life examples and practical guidance, Become a Successful First-Time CEO is a roadmap to help you develop the confidence and master the strategies you need to be an ......
