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Books: Travel: Arctic and Tundra
Nols Soft Paths: How to Enjoy the Wilderness Without Harming Itby Bruce Hampton, David Cole, National Outdoor Leadership School List Price: $14.95 Available from Amazon $9.72 On 7-21-2006 
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Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Dieby Steve Watkins and Clare Jones List Price: $19.95 Available from Amazon $12.97 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description Thirty journeys that really are better than the destinations. There are many amazing places to see and a host of exciting things to do once you get there, but for some destinations the journey is the most exhilarating part of all. In Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die international travel writers and photographers Steve Watkins and Clare Jones draw on their years of experience to select thirty of their favorite "trips of a lifetime," including: - A walk through remote and ancient Timbuktu, Mali; - A leisurely barge cruise from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic on the Canal du Midi, France; - An expedition across Antarctica that follows in the footsteps of famed explorer Ernest Shackleton; - An enchanting voyage through South Africa on the luxurious Blue Train. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die is a ticket to adventure that will inspire both armchair tourists and intrepid travelers with unusual and amazing experiences of a lifetime.
Clare Jones is a professional travel writer and photographer who has covered adventure activities across the globe. Her work has been featured in a variety of publications, including Geographical and Global.
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The Last Imaginary Place: A Human History of the Arctic World by Robert McGhee List Price: $30.00 Available from Amazon $20.40 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly The myth of the Arctic as an untouched wilderness penetrated only by the most intrepid of adventurers and populated by primitive peoples who had to be tamed along with their wilderness takes a beating in this refreshing primer from McGhee, the curator of Arctic Archeology at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Coupling personal memoir with a broad historical overview, McGhee's book offers a more realistic view of the present-day Arctic and shows that, far from being cut off from the rest of the world, the Arctic peoples traded with their southern neighbors for thousands of years and have both influenced and been influenced by these contacts. McGhee draws on his 30 years experience as an archeologist to demonstrate that large-scale human migrations have occurred around the entire North Polar region, particularly in the past 2000 years, and that the current Inuit, Sammi, Nenets, Chukchi and other Arctic peoples have long histories that can be documented archeologically and through oral and written records. McGhee devotes an entire chapter to the fascinating history of contact between the Vikings and the Inuit in the North Atlantic, which occurred over a period of 500 years, until circa 1400. A later chapter describes the exploitation of the marine mammals living around the Spitsbergen islands. While not comprehensive, McGhee's book is an excellent introduction to the Arctic's history, peoples and contemporary political issues. Copyright © Reed business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist McGhee writes in this compelling account, "the sea ice and the midnight sun, the whales, walrus, reindeer, the flaring aurora, and the endless winter night are viewed only as scenes and players in the human history of the polar zone." He presents this history as a part of what he calls the global history of human endeavor, exploring such themes as the Arctic in ancient thought; the role fur traders, whalers, and ivory hunters who benefit from an extreme range of seasonal variation; and the rapport between hunter and the hunted. He recounts life in Arctic Siberia, Vikings and Arctic farmers, life among the Inuit people, ice and death on the Northeast Passage, gold mining, and the early exploration of Hudson Bay. He believes that the Arctic is not so much a region as a dream--what he sees as a dream of a unique attractive world, the last imaginary place on earth. An archaeologist who spent 30 years there, the author lets his love for the region shine through on every page. George Cohen Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved |
Encyclopedia of North American Mammals: An Essential Guide to Mammals of North Americaby Amy-Jane Beer and Pat Morris Available from Amazon $17.98 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description The encyclopedia of North American Mammals describes and illustrates seventy-nine of the most common and familiar mammals, from the great grizzly bear to the diminutive deer mouse, and from the common raccoon to the endangered sea otter. Every habitat from the cold Artic tundra to the burning dessert is explored, showing the wide variety of mammals in North America. With over 200 color photographs and illustrations, an extensive glossary, species tables, data panels, and distribution maps throughout, this beautiful encyclopedia is accessible for the general reader, but offers the best for mammalian experts too. |
Manitoba: A Colour Guidebook (Colourguide Travel Series)by Marilyn Morton Available from Amazon $7.99 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Product Review Winnipeg Sun : "A fresh new insider's guide to Manitoba a surprisingly nifty, resourceful little tome that should be of interest even to people who already consider themselves experts on the subject lushly illustrated and packaged in a compact, user-friendly format, Colour Guide Manitoba will make a handy guide for visitors and their hosts, too." Tralee Pearce Globe and Mail : the strength of these guides lies in the colour photography and heavily detailed copy in the Top Attractions, Neighbourhoods, and history sections. Interlake Spectator : "It will provide invaluable assistance if you want to know about the province's history, geography and tourist attractions." Laszlo Buhasz Globe and Mail : "a good introduction to the main attractions of that province." Dave Jenkinson Canadian Book Review Annual : "Compact and lavishly illustratedhighly recommended for visitors to the "keystone" province." Book Description Manitoba: A Colourguide is a complete, up-to-date guide written by 26 experts who share their knowledge of this vibrant province and its many attractions. More than 400 colour photographs show the province at its very best. Detailed chapters cover every part of Manitoba, from the region North of 53' to the colourful Interlake area. For visitors to Winnipeg, there's an extensive section describing the city's major attractions, its heritage areas downtown, its festivals and parks. Whether your interest is in nature and its wonders, in outdoor activities like hiking and canoeing, or in heritage sites and museums, the authors of this guide will take you to the best of what Manitoba has to offer. A detailed listings section offers information and recommendations on accommodation, dining, shopping, festivals, and events. Regional maps show the places featured in the guides, and there are detailed maps of Winnipeg highlighting the many attractions of this diverse metropolis. |
Wolves: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservationby L. David Mech and Luigi Boitani List Price: $49.00 Available from Amazon $30.87 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Wolves are some of the world's most charismatic and controversial animals, capturing the imaginations of their friends and foes alike. Highly intelligent and adaptable, they hunt and play together in close-knit packs, sometimes roaming over hundreds of square miles in search of food. Once teetering on the brink of extinction across much of the United States and Europe, wolves have made a tremendous comeback in recent years, thanks to legal protection, changing human attitudes, and efforts to reintroduce them to suitable habitats in North America.
As wolf populations have rebounded, scientific studies of them have also flourished. But there hasn't been a systematic, comprehensive overview of wolf biology since 1970. In Wolves, many of the world's leading wolf experts provide state-of-the-art coverage of just about everything you could want to know about these fascinating creatures. Individual chapters cover wolf social ecology, behavior, communication, feeding habits and hunting techniques, population dynamics, physiology and pathology, molecular genetics, evolution and taxonomy, interactions with nonhuman animals such as bears and coyotes, reintroduction, interactions with humans, and conservation and recovery efforts. The book discusses both gray and red wolves in detail and includes information about wolves around the world, from the United States and Canada to Italy, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Israel, India, and Mongolia. Wolves is also extensively illustrated with black and white photos, line drawings, maps, and fifty color plates. Unrivalled in scope and comprehensiveness, Wolves will become the definitive resource on these extraordinary animals for scientists and amateurs alike. From the Inside Flap Wolves are some of the world's most charismatic and controversial animals, capturing the imaginations of their friends and foes alike. Highly intelligent and adaptable, they hunt and play together in close-knit packs, sometimes roaming over hundreds of square miles in search of food. Once teetering on the brink of extinction across much of the United States and Europe, wolves have made a tremendous comeback in recent years, thanks to legal protection, changing human attitudes, and efforts to reintroduce them to suitable habitats in North America.
As wolf populations have rebounded, scientific studies of them have also flourished. But there hasn't been a systematic, comprehensive overview of wolf biology since 1970. In Wolves, many of the world's leading wolf experts provide state-of-the-art coverage of just about everything you could want to know about these fascinating creatures. Individual chapters cover wolf social ecology, behavior, communication, feeding habits and hunting techniques, population dynamics, physiology and pathology, molecular genetics, evolution and taxonomy, interactions with nonhuman animals such as bears and coyotes, reintroduction, interactions with humans, and conservation and recovery efforts. The book discusses both gray and red wolves in detail and includes information about wolves around the world, from the United States and Canada to Italy, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Israel, India, and Mongolia. Wolves is also extensively illustrated with black and white photos, line drawings, maps, and fifty color plates. Unrivalled in scope and comprehensiveness, Wolves will become the definitive resource on these extraordinary animals for scientists and amateurs alike. |
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hillsby Steven M. Cox, Kris Fulsaas, and The Mountaineers Club List Price: $37.95 Available from Amazon $25.05 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Product Review This updated edition of the mountaineering classic is an essential reference for novices and experts alike. Chapters are devoted to in-depth discussions of outdoors fundamentals; climbing techniques for rock, snow, and ice; safety procedures and emergency response; geology and weather; and appendices for climb ratings and supplementary reading, among other topics. Detailed sections on navigation, ropes, knots, and protection include drawings, diagrams, and maps. Enjoy the freedom of the hills to the fullest with this thorough guide. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Publishers Weekly This hefty tome, first published in 1960, was the book that started The Mountaineers Books. Known as "the climber's bible," it covers virtually all aspects of climbing, from choosing equipment and tying knots to basic rappelling techniques and expedition planning. There are sections on rock climbing, alpine climbing, emergency prevention and response and snow cycles, along with appendices on wind chill temperatures and suggestions for further reading. This seventh edition, written by a team of more than 40 expert climbers, reflects changes in equipment and technique, with new chapters on waterfall ice climbing and mixed climbing, physical conditioning, and land stewardship issues. It's also enhanced with 415 new illustrations depicting the "chimney technique" and the "twin-rope technique," among other maneuvers, and a new "ten essentials" list. Although the prose is workmanlike at best ("understanding fall factor and how it determines impact forces is fundamental to safe leading"), this work remains a must-have for climbing enthusiasts. Copyright 2003 Reed business Information, Inc. |
Michelin Pacific Northwest Regional Road Atlas and Travel Guideby Michelin Travel Publications Available from Amazon $9.95 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description More than an atlas, more than a guide. Michelin has put them together to create a wonderful selection of scenic drives, information on attractions, hotels, restaurants and so much more. You will love the value and quality of these titles. 10 exciting memorable Driving Tours Bed and Board, featuring choice restaurants and great places to stay categorized by price Practical Information, including driving and parking regulations, tourist offices and shopping venues Full-Color Photographs and close up maps of major attractions Points of interest rated according to the Michelin Star System
Driving tours are highlighted on the atlas pages with a dotted green line. Site plans are scattered throughout the guide. Detailed city plans are positioned alphabetically in the index. Colorful photos will inspire your next road trip while the atlas pages will help you get there without a hitch. Measuring a approximately 4.5" x 10", and a fraction of an inch thick, this slim Michelin Pacific Northwest Road atlas + travel guide can fit in your glove box, your purse, or practically anywhere you need it to be.
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