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Author : Peter J. Hayes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781887815192
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (151 download)
Download or read book An American River Almanac written by Peter J. Hayes and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Krista Schlyer
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623496926
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)
Download or read book River of Redemption written by Krista Schlyer and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating seven years of photography and research, Krista Schlyer portrays life along the Anacostia River, a Washington, DC, waterway rich in history and biodiversity that has nonetheless lingered for years in obscurity and neglect in our nation’s capital. River of Redemption offers an experience of the river that reveals its eons of natural history, centuries of destruction, and decades of restoration efforts. The story of the Anacostia echoes the story of rivers across America. Inspired by Aldo Leopold’s classic book, A Sand County Almanac, Krista Schlyer evokes a consciousness of time and place, taking readers through the seasons in the watershed as well as through the river’s complex history and ecology. As with rivers nationwide, the ways we’ve changed the Anacostia affect the people and wildlife that inhabit its shores, from the headwaters in Maryland, past its confluence with the Potomac River, and ultimately to the Chesapeake Bay. Centuries of abuse at the hands of people who have altered the landscape and mistreated the waterway have transformed it into a polluted, toxic soup unfit for swimming or fishing. The forgotten river is both a reminder of the worst humanity can do to the natural landscape and a wellspring of memory that offers a roadmap back to health and well-being for watershed residents, human and non-human alike. Blending stunning photography with informative and poignant text, River of Redemption offers the opportunity to reinvent our role in urban ecology and to redeem our relationship with this national river and watersheds nationwide.
Author : Mary Bruno
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615601793
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (17 download)
Download or read book An American River written by Mary Bruno and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We were afraid of its impenetrable darkness. Afraid of its industrial smell. We were afraid of the things that lived beneath its surface and the things that had died there. We were afraid of spotting a hand or a head bobbing in the rafts of garbage that floated by. We were afraid of submerged intake valves that sucked water into the factories along the banks. We were afraid of the river's filth. It wasn't the kind of filth that came from playing with your friends. It was grownup filth. The kind that scared the blue out of water and coated the riverbank with oily black goo. It was the kind of filth you could taste, the kind that could make you sick, maybe even kill you. We were afraid of getting splashed with river water or of touching river rocks. We were afraid of falling in or-God forbid-going under. We were afraid of the river's anger at being so befouled, and afraid, most of all, of the revenge we felt certain the river would exact." New Jersey's Passaic River rises in a pristine wetland and ends in a federal Superfund site. In "An American River," author and New Jersey native Mary Bruno kayaks its length in an effort to discover what happened to her hometown river. The Passaic's wildly convoluted course invites detours into the river's flood-prone natural history, New Jersey's unique geology, the corrupt practices of the Newark chemical plant that produced Agent Orange and poisoned the river with dioxin, and into the lives of an unforgettable cast of characters who have lived and worked along the Passaic and who are trying, even now, to save it. Part natural history, part personal history, part rollicking adventure, the book is a narrative meditation on the wonder of nature, the enduring ties of family, and the power of water and loss. "My great grandmother liked to say, 'Don't shit in the nest, '" writes Bruno. "The Passaic River is an object lesson in what can happen when we ignore that simple, salty advice." ""An American River" is an intricate and satisfying braid of memoir, history, science, nature writing, and acute social observation. This is an invigorating and hopeful book, and its sense of wonder is infectious. It's not, I think, too great a stretch to say that it holds its own on the shelf alongside "Walden," "Silent Spring" and "A Sand County Almanac."" Jonathan Raban Author of "Driving Home: An American Journey"
Author : Karl Zinsmeister
Publisher : The Philanthropy Roundtable
ISBN 13 : 0997852607
Total Pages : 443 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (978 download)
Download or read book The Almanac of American Philanthropy written by Karl Zinsmeister and published by The Philanthropy Roundtable. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philanthropy in America is a giant undertaking—every year more than $390 billion is voluntarily given by individuals, foundations, and businesses to a riot of good causes. Donation rates are two to ten times higher in the U.S. than in comparable nations, and privately funded efforts to solve social problems, enrich culture, and strengthen society are among the most significant undertakings in the United States. The Almanac of American Philanthropy was created to serve as the definitive reference on America's distinctive philanthropy. Upon its publication it immediately became the authoritative, yet highly readable, 1,342-page bible of private giving—chronicling the greatest donors in history, the most influential achievements, the essential statistics, and summaries of vital ideas about charitable action. Now there is this new Compact Edition of the Almanac. It offers highlights of the crucial information and fascinating arguments contained in the full-length Almanac, in a condensed format. All updated to 2017!
Author : Aldo Leopold
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345345053
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (453 download)
Download or read book A Sand County Almanac written by Aldo Leopold and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 1986-12-12 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The environmental classic that redefined the way we think about the natural world—an urgent call for preservation that’s more timely than ever. “We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir.”—San Francisco Chronicle These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape—the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. Conjuring up one extraordinary vision after another, Aldo Leopold takes readers with him on the road and through the seasons on a fantastic tour of our priceless natural resources, explaining the destructive effects humankind has had on the land and issuing a bold challenge to protect the world we love.
Author : William J. Bennett
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1595553754
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (955 download)
Download or read book The American Patriot's Almanac written by William J. Bennett and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover 365 reasons to love America as you read the storied history of the United States. The fife and drum of history mark the time of each passing day. And within their cadence, personalities, conflicts, discoveries, ideas, and nations peal and fade. American history is no different. Best-selling author and educator Dr. William J. Bennett is a master of the story that is the United States. In The American Patriot's Almanac, Bennett distills the American drama into 365 entries--one for each day of the year, with stories including: the starving time of Jamestown during the Winter of 1609 the bloody argument of the Civil War the invention of items such as Teflon The stories in this book are part of what Abraham Lincoln called the “mystic chords of memory.” They are the symbols that define the essence of the United States, that mark its historic course, and connect its people. The American Patriot’s Almanac is a daily source of inspiration and information about the history, heroes, and achievements that sum up what this nation is all about.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year .. written by and published by . This book was released on 1832 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Deborah G. Felder
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578597110
Total Pages : 1206 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (785 download)
Download or read book The American Women's Almanac written by Deborah G. Felder and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 1206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the vital roles and vibrant experiences of women in America! The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on women’s history available today, The American Women’s Almanac: 500 Years of Vitality, Triumph and Excellence is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of women in America. It is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, enlightening essays on significant legislation and movements, and numerous photographs and illustrations. Honoring and celebrating achievements from the First Nations women and the French Huguenot Women of Fort Caroline to the unprecedented number of ethnically diverse women running for modern office, it provides insights on the long-ignored influence, inspiration, and impact of women on U.S. society and culture. From the first indigenous women in North America and the dangers and hardships of the 15th, 16th, and 17th century journeys to the New World to the continual push against patriarchal political, military, corporate, and societal systems and expectations, this essential book illustrates the important events and figures surrounding the suffrage movement; literature, art, and music; business leaders and breakthroughs; political history and office holders; advances in science and medicine; and other vital topics. Learn about the Nineteenth Amendment; Title IX; the legalization of birth control in 1966; the dramatic increase in women attending colleges and universities in the United States; the limitations of 19th-century women’s fashion on athletes; and so much more. The most illustrious figures, as well as less-known stars, are revealed in The American Women’s Almanac, including Abigail Adams, Louisa May Alcott, Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony, Ruth Asawa, Clara Barton, Sara Blakely, Nellie Bly, Tarana Burke, Annie Jump Cannon, Hattie Wyatt Caraway, Carrie Chapman Catt, Bessie Coleman, Rebecca Harding Davis, Maya Deren, Amelia Earhart, Sarah Emma Edmonds, Carly Fiorina, Dian Fossey, Helen Frankenthaler, Aretha Franklin, Temple Grandin, Mia Hamm, Anna Mae Hays, Grace Hopper, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Barbara Jordan, Helen Keller, Julie Krone, Juliette Gordon Low, Dolley Madison, Maria Montoya Martinez, Lucretia Mott, Sara Nelson, Lynn Nottage, Sandra Day O’Connor, Pocahontas, Letty Cotton Pogrebin, E. Annie Proulx, Sally Ride, Sacagawea, Bernice Sandler, Margaret Sanger, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Gloria Steinem, Lucy Stone, Pat Summitt, Amy Tan, Martha Washington, Randi Weingarten, Gladys West, Susan Wojcicki, Kristi Yamaguchi, and approximately 350 others. This important reference also has a helpful bibliography, an extensive index, a timeline, and 550 photos, adding to its usefulness. Commemorating and honoring the achievements, people, and essential influence of women in American history, The American Women’s Almanac brings to light all there is to admire and discover about these incredible women.
Author : Benjamin Kline
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1442203994
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)
Download or read book First Along the River written by Benjamin Kline and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First Along the River provides a concise, updated introduction to U.S. environmental history. An excellent supplement for any student of the subject."--"Bob Buerger, professor of environmental studies, University of North Carolina, Wilmington --
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book The American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year written by and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 984 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The American Almanac, Year-book, Cyclopedia and Atlas written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 1026 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The American Almanac, Year-book, Cyclopaedia and Atlas written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
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Author : Ted Williams
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1635862833
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (358 download)
Download or read book Earth Almanac written by Ted Williams and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted nature writer Ted Williams invites readers along on a year-long immersion in the wild and fleeting moments of the natural world, from winter candy and spring quackers to summer’s scarlet farewell and autumn reveilles. This beautifully crafted collection of short, seasonal essays combines in-depth information with evocative descriptions of nature’s marvels and mysteries. Williams explains the weather conditions that bring out the brightest reds in autumn leaves, how hungry wolf spiders catch their prey, and why American goldfinches wait until late July or August to build their nests. In the tradition of Thoreau, Carson, and Leopold, Ted Williams’s writing stands as a testament to the delicate balance of nature’s resilience and fragility, and inspires readers to experience the natural world for themselves and to become advocates for protecting and preserving the amazing diversity and activity found there.
Author : Peter J. Hayes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781887815154
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (151 download)
Download or read book An American River Journal written by Peter J. Hayes and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Meier Schlesinger
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780517603536
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)
Download or read book The Almanac of American History written by Arthur Meier Schlesinger and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1987-11 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses, essays, lectures.
Author : Ainsworth Rand Spofford
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book An American Almanac and Treasury of Facts, Statistical, Financial, and Political, for the Year ... written by Ainsworth Rand Spofford and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
