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Watermelon Snow

Author : Lynne Quarmby
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0228005094
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Watermelon Snow written by Lynne Quarmby and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concern about the climate crisis is widespread as humans struggle to navigate life in uncertain times. From the vantage of a schooner full of artists on an adventure in the high Arctic, biologist Lynne Quarmby explains the science that convinced her of an urgent need to act on climate change and recounts how this knowledge - and the fear and panic it elicited - plunged her into unsustainable action, ending in arrests, lawsuits, and a failed electoral campaign on behalf of the Green Party of Canada. Watermelon Snow weaves memoir, microbiology, and artistic antics together with descriptions of a sublime Arctic landscape. At the top of the warming world, Quarmby struggles with burnout and grief while an aerial artist twirls high in the ship's rigging, bearded seals sing mournfully, polar bears prowl, and glaciers crumble into the sea. In a compelling narrative, sorrow and fear are balanced by beauty and wonder. The author's journey back from a life out of balance includes excursions into evolutionary history where her discoveries reveal the heart of human existence. The climate realities are as dark as the Arctic winter, yet this is a book of lightness and generosity. Quarmby's voice, intimate and original, illuminates the science while offering a reminder that much about the human experience is beyond reason. Inspiring and deeply personal, Watermelon Snow is the story of one scientist's rediscovery of what it means to live a good life at a time of increasing desperation about the future.

Watermelon Snow

Author : Linda Romero Criswell
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359252273
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (592 download)

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Download or read book Watermelon Snow written by Linda Romero Criswell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to hold down a job in an expensive Colorado resort, a woman moves to an end-of-the-road community populated by quirky characters, tough old timers, and folks who value the qualities of understatement and simplicity.

Song of the Alpine

Author : Joyce Gellhorn
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781555662806
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Song of the Alpine written by Joyce Gellhorn and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating her life-long love for the land above the trees, author Joyce Gellhorn takes readers on a season-by-season tour of the alpine tundra. With clear, readable prose and 140 beautiful color photographs (from her collection that spans some twenty-five years), Gellhorn reveals the subtle wonders of this haunting landscape. The plants and animals that populate this often harsh and unforgiving environment have evolved remarkable strategies for survival in their high mountain home. Faced with bitter cold, scouring winds and fierce storms, they must somehow hold on and still find water and nourishment. Gellhorn tells us how they do it, and the intricacies and precariousness of these strategies are astonishing.The high country of the Colorado Rocky Mountains has been a destination and a home for Joyce Gellhorn for more than fifty years, including some twelve years spent living with her family at the University of Colorado's research station, Science Lodge -- a log cabin at 9,500 feet. Like the snow that would sift through the chinks in the cabin, the alpine, despite its harshness, captured her heart.She writes: The clear mountain air, the scenery, the invigorating feeling of physical activity, and the fascinating plants, animals, and insects captivated me. Through the years, these wind-blown forlorn places continue to excite me. It is their wildness -- untamed and unpredictable. No matter how many times I visit the alpine, even areas I know intimately, it always shows a different face.

Fire, Storm and Flood

Author : James Dyke
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800242980
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Fire, Storm and Flood written by James Dyke and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unflinching photographic record of the epic effects of a violent climate, from the earliest extinction events to the present. Violent geologic events have ravaged the Earth since time began, spanning the vast eons of our planet's existence. These seismic phenomena have scored their marks in rock strata and been reflected in fossil records for future humanity to excavate and ponder. For most of the preceeding 78,000 years Homo sapiens simply observed natural climate upheaval. One hundred years ago, however, industrialization stunningly changed the rules, so that now most climate change is driven by us. Fire, Storm and Flood is an unflinching photographic record of the epic effects of a violent climate, from the earliest extinction events to the present, in which we witness climate chaos forced by unnatural global warming. It uses often emotional and moving imagery to drive home the enormity of climatic events, offering a sweeping acknowledgment of our crowded planet's heartbreaking vulnerability and show-stopping beauty.

Watermelon Snow

Author : William A. Liggett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997487107
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (871 download)

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Download or read book Watermelon Snow written by William A. Liggett and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-28 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep within the Blue Glacier in the Washington wilderness, climate scientist Dr. Kate Landry uncovers a long-held secret, triggering a series of tragic events that threaten the lives of thousands, even millions of people. Can she find a way to save everyone and still preserve her discovery? A fast-paced cli-fi novel full of suspense and surprises.

Colorado Above Treeline

Author :
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781565794986
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (949 download)

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Download or read book Colorado Above Treeline written by and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a traveler on the black ribbons of highways that stretch across the Great Plains, the sight of the Rocky Mountains rising up in the west is a majestic o the treeless peaks shimmer in winter with a white mantle of snow and, in summer, seem to erupt through the green belt of vegetation encircling the lower slopes. Colorado Above Treeline brings the state's highest country well within your reach. Author Jeremy Agnew describes what defines the tundra, the history that has marked it, and the kinds of plants and creatures that inhabit this unique environment. He then leads you on trips to these open, remote expanses, including scenic drives, rugged 4WD routes, and classic hikes, along the way offering many opportunities for further exploration. Practical information, fullcolor photographs and maps, and alpine anecdotes round out this introduction to some of Colorado's most celebrated scenery. Book jacket.

Colorado Curiosities

Author : Pam Grout
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762762004
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Colorado Curiosities written by Pam Grout and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-01-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Centennial State has to offer!

Earth Almanac

Author : Ken Keffer
Publisher : Skipstone
ISBN 13 : 1680512838
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Earth Almanac written by Ken Keffer and published by Skipstone. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Award Winner Earth Almanac presents the greatest hits of North American nature! Structured around phenology, which is the study of seasonal patterns in nature, the day-by-day descriptions offer insight into activities and connections throughout the natural world. Beginning with the Winter Solstice in December, Earth Almanac highlights a wide range of natural history, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, intertidal and marine life, trees, plants, fungi, weather phenomenon, geology, astronomy, notable environmental activists, and more, and reveals the ebb and flow of nature across the planet. Each season features more than 90 entries, and sidebars throughout provide calls to environmental action, citizen science opportunities, and details on special dates or holidays. The book can be enjoyed one day, month, or season at a time--dip in and out as you observe the world around you.

This Or That? 4

Author : Julie Beer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 142632345X
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book This Or That? 4 written by Julie Beer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invites readers to choose between two scenarios in order to reveal aspects of their personalities as well as fun facts about music, space, food, festivals, and other topics.

The Great Alaska Nature Factbook

Author : Susan Ewing
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
ISBN 13 : 0882408682
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book The Great Alaska Nature Factbook written by Susan Ewing and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook is organized into three easy-to-read sections: animals, plants, and the natural features of Alaska which is the largest and most varied of all the states in America. Entries in each section are listed alphabetically. This book contains fascinating factoids, line art drawings, and a state map along with entertainingly written entries. Whether you live in Alaska or are just passing through, you’ll discover a gold mine of nuggets, facts, and information that will give you a deeper understanding about everything you may encounter from reindeer, puffins, and Dall sheep to taiga, pingos, and fjords.

Bizarre Weather

Author : Joanne O'Sullivan
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607345366
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Bizarre Weather written by Joanne O'Sullivan and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is weather beyond your wildest imagination—yet it’s all true: showers of worms from the sky, watermelon snow, gory storms, and other freakish and fun phenomena! These stories are anything but ordinary, and they will leave you stunned, horrified, amazed, and sometimes even amused at the incredible things nature can do. Gathered from historic records, present-day news reports and research studies, and spanning the globe from the Sahara to the tundra to the USA, they reveal just how volatile and bizarre weather can be. Find out about supersized hailstones as big as bowling balls; fish raining from the sky; the never-ending lightning that has become a UNESCO National Heritage Site; and fog so thick it killed hundreds of people in a single day. And if that isn’t strange enough for you, there are terrible typhoons and tsunamis, tornadoes that have carried people into the air, temperatures that soared over 49 degrees in two minutes, and even cyclones that have raised ships buried for over a century. Scientists can explain how and why some of these things happen—but other events remain a mystery.

Lassen Nature Notes, 1932-1936, and Hawaii Nature Notes, 1931-1933, a General Index

Author : United States. National Park Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lassen Nature Notes, 1932-1936, and Hawaii Nature Notes, 1931-1933, a General Index written by United States. National Park Service and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Nature Guide to Yosemite National Park

Author : Ann Simpson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493014609
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Nature Guide to Yosemite National Park written by Ann Simpson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide dedicated to wildlife of Yosemite National Park is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to the animals, plants, insects and more that reside in Yosemite National Park in a colorful and portable package. Published in cooperation with Yosemite National Park Association, this Nature Guide to Yosemite National Park contains full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions. Here is the perfect companion guide for the 4 million visitors who travel to Yosemite National Park every year.

Instant Genius: Fast Food for Thought

Author : The Knowledge Commons
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106086
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Instant Genius: Fast Food for Thought written by The Knowledge Commons and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open this book anywhere, any time, any place for bite-size morsels of essential (and not-so-essential) knowledge. We have two mottos here at Portable Press: “Get smart” and “Have fun.” As the publishers of the wildly popular Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series, we have twenty years’ experience in translating our mottos into bestselling books, but we also know that not every reader is a bathroom reader. That’s why we’ve created this definitive collection of bite-sized bits of knowledge that covers a wide variety of topics ranging from the seemingly ordinary to the obscure. We’ll take you on a fun and fascinating trip through the essentials (and nonessentials) of history, science, geography, the arts, pop culture, language, mathematics, and more. So you can become a genius instantly! Up your genius factor with such tidbits as: There are moneys in Mexico that apply natural, plant-based perfumes to their bodies. Gnomons are the part of a sundial that casts a shadow. Opsigamy is a marriage late in life. Albert Einstein’s brain was kept in two Mason jars in a small office in Wichita, Kansas, for more than twenty years. And more . . .

The Other Edge of Beauty

Author : Gary Kirby
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 059542807X
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book The Other Edge of Beauty written by Gary Kirby and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sculpted: Gentian blue eyes, silk cheeks caressed by the soft hand of a god, beyond a diamond, flawlessly faceted. No jewel, no flower, no Renaissance Master could ever match her. Blemished: Snot nose. Miss Prissy Princess. The boys, like ugly little toads, hopped around Snow White-but she was dirt black inside. Snatched: Her rich parents, smashed by a drunk who swatted them dead, like flies. Orphaned, the judge awarded her to an unknown grandmother who drove her away to the Wyoming Mountains. Angered: The old woman looked like a witch. The child simmered and boiled and bolted away into the hands of an alligator elegant man-"You have to take your clothes off." Refreshed: That old mountain magic flowering in that young breast, glowing in that wondering mind, and stretching rock strength down the bones of those swelling young legs. Transformed: A dream summer of beauty and wonder, beauty burning within and glowing all outward, enchanting like elven laughter, uplifting like the rainbow, breathtaking like the thunder, and warming like the sunlight. Wise: Gram never told me what the tree meant. She just said look. She just said learn. She just said beauty. She just said love.

Snowshoe Routes: Northern California

Author : Marc Soares
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594854165
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Download or read book Snowshoe Routes: Northern California written by Marc Soares and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002-08-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowshoeing is fun, easy, low-impact, and a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. It's also the perfect way to keep hiking throughout the winter months. From a moderate 3.6-mile snowshoeing trip to Andesite Peak in the Lake Tahoe region, to a 25-mile backcountry adventure, to meadows on the Lake Helen and Kings Creek Meadow route in Lassen Volcanic National Park-Soares offers winter hikes for Northern California showshoers of all abilities. All of the hikes have easy access to Interstate 5 and the main highways in the mountainous regions of Northern California. Includes an introduction to snowshoeing that explains how to find the right pair of snowshoes, how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, equipment to bring on an outing, and snow safety. Soares provides information about how to evaluate snow so a snowshoer can make better decisions about where and when to go.

Cascadia Revealed

Author : Daniel Mathews
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1643261134
Total Pages : 1142 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book Cascadia Revealed written by Daniel Mathews and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 1142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A love poem to the living things that inhabit the mountains and rivers of Washington, coastal Oregon, and southwestern British Columbia.” —Saul Weisberg, executive director, North Cascades Institute More than just a field guide, Cascadia Revealed is the essential trailside reference for naturalists, hikers, and campers. With engaging prose and precise science, Dan Mathews brings the mountains alive with stories of their formation and profiles of the plants, animals, and people that live there. This is the perfect overview to help you discover the wonders of the region. Covers the Coast and Cascade Ranges, the Olympic Mountains, the Ranges of Vancouver Island, and the Coast Mountains of southwestern British Columbia Describes more than 950 species of plants and animals User-friendly, color-coded layout, with helpful keys for easy identification