Rendezvous With a Rainforest
ISBN: 9781497547551 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Hunstein Rainforest I loved as a child is scheduled to be logged. Blissful birds of paradise dance in the mysterious Hunstein Mountains, unaware of their impending doom. The inhabitants of the tiny village of Wagu in Papua New Guinea who own the pristine forest, most importantly the widow Moyali, will decide the rainforest's fate even though they are not aware of its intrinsic value. I initiate a National Geographic expedition and follow along, trying to understand their struggles. Will they choose to save the trees? What is going to happen to their culture? One year later, I lead a small...
The Hunstein Rainforest I loved as a child is scheduled to be logged. Blissful birds of paradise dance in the mysterious Hunstein Mountains, unaware o...
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52,70 zł |
Beartooth - Diary of a Nomadic Herder
ISBN: 9780953182732 / Angielski / Miękka / 213 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. BEARTOOTH Diary of a Nomadic Herder By Pascal Wick Beginning in the French Alps, ending in the Alpujarras, Spain, the major part of the Diary is written in the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness, Montana, USA. It is the extraordinary story of a man who alone herded1800 sheep for several months in almost virgin territory and, thanks to his guard dogs, was able to limit the threat of coyote, black bear, grizzly and mountain lion . A book that will open your eyes to ways of life that have quietly persisted since the dawn of human society.
BEARTOOTH Diary of a Nomadic Herder By Pascal Wick Beginning in the French Alps, ending in the Alpujarras, Spain, the major part of the Diary is writt...
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115,08 zł |
Mama and Boo Boo's Adventures on Flat Top Mountain
ISBN: 9781500742201 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Mama and Boo Boo Adventures on Flat Top Mountain is intended to be an educational tool for grades 4 thru 12. There are vocabulary building and sentence construction exercises, as well as, bear facts to aid in retention, and other activities to reinforce the lessons learned in this delightful and well illustrated book.
Mama and Boo Boo Adventures on Flat Top Mountain is intended to be an educational tool for grades 4 thru 12. There are vocabulary building and sentenc...
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105,09 zł |
Sunlight North: The Wisdom of the Arctic Wilderness: Forty Seasons in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
ISBN: 9781935204503 / Angielski / Twarda / 334 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in Alaska's northeast corner, encloses about thirty thousand square miles. The variety of geologic formations, wildlife and plant species, and topography is immense. It is one of America's great wildernesses. In Sunlight North: The Wisdom of the Arctic Wilderness, Clarence A. Crawford writes about some of his experiences in the Refuge, recalling the many ways it has shaped his life during the past forty years. The bulk of these chapters narrate some aspect of travel in the Arctic. Other chapters deal with contemporary attitudes that may adversely...
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in Alaska's northeast corner, encloses about thirty thousand square miles. The variety of geologic formations, wi...
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146,79 zł |
Photography In Me
ISBN: 9781505632941 / Angielski / Miękka / 66 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Photography is a way to express your inner self. People can tell a whole story by using pictures. In this book, Beien would like to tell you a story through her photographs. She gives inspirational tips on how to take pictures. Her book also includes a brief history on photography and various types of photography.
Photography is a way to express your inner self. People can tell a whole story by using pictures. In this book, Beien would like to tell you a story t...
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74,93 zł |
A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open
ISBN: 9781507540473 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open is a classic nature text by Teddy Roosevelt. The man should have youth and strength who seeks outdoor adventure in the wide, waste spaces of the earth, in the marshes, and among the vast mountain masses, in the northern forests, amid the steaming jungles of the tropics, or on the deserts of sand or of snow. He must long greatly for the lonely winds that blow across the wilderness, and for sunrise and sunset over the rim of the empty world.
A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open is a classic nature text by Teddy Roosevelt. The man should have youth and strength who seeks outdoor adventure in...
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34,62 zł |
Satellites in the High Country: Searching for the Wild in the Age of Man
ISBN: 9781610915809 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In New Mexico's Gila Wilderness, 106 Mexican gray wolves may be some of the most monitored wildlife on the planet. Collared, microchipped, and transported by helicopter, the wolves are protected and confined in an attempt to appease ranchers and conservationists alike. Once a symbol of the wild, these wolves have come to illustrate the demise of wilderness in this Human Age, where man's efforts shape life in even the most remote corners of the earth. And yet, the howl of an unregistered wolf--half of a rogue pair--splits the night. If you know where to look, you'll find that much remains...
In New Mexico's Gila Wilderness, 106 Mexican gray wolves may be some of the most monitored wildlife on the planet. Collared, microchipped, and transpo...
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151,41 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 1: Mt. Daisetsu (Mt. Asahidake)
ISBN: 9780996216135 / Angielski / Twarda / 70 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them on Hokkaido Island, Japan and view through their camera's eye several of the treasured landmarks. They've captured Mt. Asahidake, the highest peak in Daisetsuzan National Park in unique photos. In addition to Mt. Asahidake they give you an up close look at the scenery on Mt. Kurodake, Mt. Hokkaidake, Mt. Hakuundake, Mt. Hokuchindake, Mt. Nakadake and Mt. Mamiyadake. No matter where you are in the world you'll savor this one-of-a-kind... Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join t... |
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122,07 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 4: Mt. Hakkoda & Mt. Zao
ISBN: 9780996216166 / Angielski / Twarda / 102 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone climbs mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them in this volume for a climb of Mt. Hakkoda in Aomori Prefecture and ascents of Mt. Zao in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan and view through their camera's eye these amazing landmarks. They've captured Mt. Hakkoda in unique summertime photos and Mt. Zao in matchless winter and springtime photos. No matter where you are in the world you'll savor this one-of-a-kind armchair adventure. You're sure to find a favorite among their forty-five photographs of... Not everyone climbs mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join th... |
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140,89 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 5: Mt. Kumotori
ISBN: 9780996216173 / Angielski / Twarda / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them for their several climbs of Mt. Kumotori in the Kanto Region of Japan, the peak of which divides the prefectures of Tokyo, Yamanashi and Saitama, and view through their camera's eye the sights from the highest point in Tokyo. They've captured it all, including deer and monkeys, in unique photos. In addition to Mt. Kumotori they give you an up close look at the scenery on Mt. Nanatsuishi. No matter where you are in the world you'll savor this... Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join t... |
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140,89 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 6: Mt. Shirane (Kusatsu)
ISBN: 9780996216180 / Angielski / Twarda / 90 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them on Mt. Shirane-Kusatsu in Gunma Prefecture, Japan in this volume and see the amazing splendor of the beautifully colored volcanic lake or pond here known as Yugama, shown in the lower photo on the front cover, which they have captured in unique photos taken under various weather conditions. In addition to Mt. Shirane-Kusatsu they give you an up close look at the scenery on Mt. Moto-Shirane and even long distance views of the smoking Mt.... Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join t... |
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134,02 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 7: Mt. Shibutsu
ISBN: 9780996216197 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone has the ability to capture their experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them in this volume as they climb Mt. Shibutsu in Gunma Prefecture, Japan and view through their camera's eye the amazing sights that are here for the viewing. They've captured Mt. Shibutsu, with unique photos. In addition they give you an up close look at the scenery of Oze Marsh in Oze National Park. They also give you some shots of Mt. Hiuchigatake, on the opposite end of Oze Marsh - the tallest peak in the Tohoku Region of... Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone has the ability to capture their experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done ... |
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140,89 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 13: Mt. Yatsugatake (Mt. Akadake)
ISBN: 9780996362658 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them on the boundary between Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures, Japan to share their climbs of Mt. Yatsugatake and view through their camera's eye several of the landmarks here. They've captured Mt. Akadake, the highest peak of Mt. Yatsugatake, in unique photos. In addition to Mt. Akadake they give you an up close look at the scenery of Mt. Yokodake, Mt. Iodake, Mt. Neishidake, Mt. Higashi-Tengudake and all points in between. They've even captured... Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join t... |
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244,38 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 8: Mt. Kiso-Komagatake
ISBN: 9780996362603 / Angielski / Twarda / 78 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them in Nagano Prefecture, Japan for their nearly disastrous experience on Mt. Kiso-Komagatake and view through their camera's eye this death defying adventure. They've captured this mountain adventure, which conjured up a freak winter weather storm in October, in unique photos. No matter where you are in the world you'll savor this one-of-a-kind armchair adventure. You're sure to find a favorite among their fifty-three photographs and enjoy... Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join t... |
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126,78 zł |
The Natural History of a Mountain Meadow and Its Cirque
ISBN: 9781937303525 / Angielski / Miękka / 438 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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83,79 zł |
Climbing a Few of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains - Volume 9: Mt. Kitadake
ISBN: 9780996362610 / Angielski / Twarda / 68 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience, even under unpleasant conditions, with stunning photographs. Daniel and Kazuya have done just that Join them in Yamanashi Prefecture, in the Chubu Region as they climb the second highest peak in Japan - Mt. Kitadake - and see through their camera's eye the sights that could be seen, despite the clouds and rain. They've captured their single climb of this peak in unique photos. No matter where you are in the world you'll savor this one-of-a-kind armchair adventure. You're sure to find a favorite among their... Not everyone summits mountains and not everyone can capture the experience, even under unpleasant conditions, with stunning photographs. Daniel and... |
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124,61 zł |
The Wilderness Writings of Howard Zahniser
ISBN: 9780295995625 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Howard Zahniser (1906-1964), executive secretary of The Wilderness Society and editor of The Living Wilderness from 1945 to 1964, is arguably the person most responsible for drafting and promoting the Wilderness Act in 1964. The act, which created the National Wilderness Preservation System, was the culmination of Zahniser's years of tenacious lobbying and his work with conservationists across the nation. In 1964, fifty-four wilderness areas in thirteen states were part of the system; today the number has grown to 757 areas, protecting more than a hundred million acres in forty-four... Howard Zahniser (1906-1964), executive secretary of The Wilderness Society and editor of The Living Wilderness from 1945 to 1964, is arguabl... |
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112,97 zł |
Cades Cove: The End of Winter
ISBN: 9781484024874 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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79,30 zł |
Voices In The Wilderness: A collection of wild essays
ISBN: 9781886591233 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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48,29 zł |
Wildness: Relations of People and Place
ISBN: 9780226444833 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Whether referring to a place, a nonhuman animal or plant, or a state of mind, wild indicates autonomy and agency, a will to be, a unique expression of life. Yet two contrasting ideas about wild nature permeate contemporary discussions: either that nature is most wild in the absence of a defiling human presence, or that nature is completely humanized and nothing is truly wild. This book charts a different path. Exploring how people can become attuned to the wild community of life and also contribute to the well-being of the wild places in which we live, work, and play,...
Whether referring to a place, a nonhuman animal or plant, or a state of mind, wild indicates autonomy and agency, a will to be, a unique expres...
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140,60 zł |