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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea 99 reviews
John Lofty Wiseman
Collins, 2004
Good Book
I am a novice in this field and I purchased this book for instruction. I was not disappointed and I'm sure that the pages will be well worn by the time I finally put it down.
Recommended reading.
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The Dangerous Book for Boys620 reviews
Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
The way things used to be
Many, many years ago boys were taught this kind of stuff by their father's and their father's fathers. Boys are no longer introduced to this kind of helpful information. This book is beyond a helpful guide to knot tying and history. It is a well rounded piece of literary art. I have never read a book that teaches one how to build a bow and arrow on one page and how to treat a woman ...
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Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things138 reviews
William McDonough, Michael Braungart
North Point Press, 2002
solutions for a future
this book introduces one to a new way of making things and eliminating the worry about pollution and garbage. It should be read by every manufacturer, politician, teacher, parent... in short by everyone who lives on this planet!!!!!
it shows the right approach to production and consumption ....cradle to cradle, where waste becomes food or is comletely reused by the industry without leaving ...
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Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song149 reviews
Les Beletsky
Chronicle Books, 2006
Birdtastic!!
This a just a great book/gift. Everyone that looks at it ends up ordering it.
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog 138 reviews
Ted Kerasote
Harvest Books, 2008
The best of a thousand
I've read a thousand books, and most I'd consider good as I try to be discriminating with my reading. By good, I mean in the sense that I've been delighted, enriched, made to laugh out loud, and shown countless insights into living and this life we share. With no reservation, I count Merle's Door my favorite.
No doubt the author's singleness, his passion for the outdoors, and his home ...
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Climate Confusion: How Global Warming Hysteria Leads to Bad Science, Pandering Politicians and Misguided ...40 reviews
Roy Spencer
Encounter Books, 2008
The Truth about Man's Role in Climate Change
An excellent revelation about the truth of man's real role in climate change in the world today. The author states clearly how the current "fad" that global climate change can be addressed by the general populace going "green" is being over blown by the media and scientists who are dependent on government funding. While the author does agree that climate change is taking place and that some ...
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster1468 reviews
Jon Krakauer
Anchor, 1999
Killer read and a testament to the human spirit!
I just read this book while on vacation in Mexico for a week. Talk about gripping! Each successive camp takes you higher and higher, as the suspense builds. You really get a feel for the determination and ultimate tragedy that drove and still drives people to climb Everest. Some people take issue with Krakauer, but you should give it a read and decide for yourself. PBS recently ran a two hour ...
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The World Without Us 219 reviews
Alan Weisman
Thomas Dunne Books, 2007
Life After People...
The World Without Us is a journey of discovery that shows us what the Earth may be like after mankind disappears, for whatever reason, and nature is allowed to take over without barriers or man made order being forced onto it each and every day. What will happen to our pets? What would happen to our cities? What would happen to all our stuff? The plastic bags? The steel cars? The power ...
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The Daring Book for Girls135 reviews
Andrea J. Buchanan, Miriam Peskowitz
Collins, 2007
Excellent Service
I was very pleased with the fast shipping and excellent condition of the book... thank you.
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Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life36 reviews
Sophie Uliano
Collins, 2008
great product!
this product is great. The book gives th reader tons of creative, even simple ideas to be earth friendly. The sale was a breeze from this seller.
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals421 reviews
Michael Pollan
Penguin Audio, 2006
Stop!!! Before you put that in your mouth...
Do you know where the food you eat comes from? Do you know what chemicals are sprayed on to them? What genes within them have been modified? What inhumane treatment has gotten the food to your plate?
If you don't, it may be time to read the Omnivore's Dilemma and reassess your eating habits. This book isn't the most entertaining, but boy does it open your eyes! From the genetically-modified ...
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Green for Life107 reviews
Victoria Boutenko
Raw Family Publishing, 2005
Life changing
I know this sounds quite dramatic, however this book did change life. I lost my cravings for sweets and I gained energy. My digestion and egestion had improved dramately. I have even lost a few pounds (5 lbs).The book was recommended by my brother and now I recommended it to so many people. Drinking puree Kale sounded really gross, however it is quite pleasant. Please give it try, your body ...
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The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl166 reviews
Timothy Egan
Mariner Books, 2006
Fascinating
I just finished this book and it was marvelous. It is a complete account of a time so long forgotten. The 1930's and the Dust Bowl years intermingled with the worst depression ever makes for some vibrant history. I have fallen in love with this period of US history. The story as told by mister Egan, made me want to travel to this area and see for myself what is still standing. Well worth the time ...
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The World Without Us219 reviews
Alan Weisman
Picador, 2008
Life After People...
The World Without Us is a journey of discovery that shows us what the Earth may be like after mankind disappears, for whatever reason, and nature is allowed to take over without barriers or man made order being forced onto it each and every day. What will happen to our pets? What would happen to our cities? What would happen to all our stuff? The plastic bags? The steel cars? The power ...
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Gardening When It Counts: Growing Food in Hard Times (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)19 reviews
Steve Solomon
New Society Publishers, 2006
Author is a straight talker
I have read far and wide on the subject and this book is a premier choice. The author is detailed enough without being overly academic. He takes quite controversial and revealing positions on heirlooms vs. hybrids, seed saving, buying seedlings, starting seeds, seed company tactics, plant spacing, intensive garening, fertilization and how much space, time and effort you really need to either ...
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The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World155 reviews
Michael Pollan
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002
A Great Read
If you are at all interested in evolution and biology, and man's relationship with the natural world, this is a must-read. Pollan presents the material in a way that makes it digestible to individuals with only a lay-person's knowledge of science.
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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition41 reviews
Jon L. Dunn, Jonathan Alderfer
National Geographic, 2006
Know your birds!
This book is very helpful in figuring out just what bird is outside your window. It does help if you have a general knowledge of birds.
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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder74 reviews
Richard Louv
Algonquin Books, 2008
TEN Star Great book!!!!
Cannot recommend this book enough whether you live in a city, suburb or rural area.
Nature is all around you as the book says, and sadly to many children have no idea what trees are in their neighborhood, or what that flower called a dandelion is growing thru the crack in the sidewalk.
If nothing else I hope the book will make parents/adults and children simply stop and look around and ...
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail56 reviews
Bill Bryson
Anchor, 2006
A MUST for any past, present or future hiker
Heard A WALK IN THE WOODS, written and read by Bill Bryson
It is the true tale of the author's attempt to walk the 2,100 Appalachian
Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine . . . although he ultimately
was not successful in completing the entire AT (as it is called), it wasn't
for lack of trying.
You'll find yourself actually laughing out loud at much of his
account . . . also, ...
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The Deniers: The World Renowned Scientists Who Stood Up Against Global Warming Hysteria, Political ...21 reviews
Lawrence Solomon
Richard Vigilante Books, 2008
An initial step on the road back to sanity from the Global Warming Religion
Recently, I started to wonder where I could learn more about "Global Warming" and the temperature rises that were predicted. There must surely be books or magazine articles that explained the observations and the models. How had the models been tested and verified? What were the formulas and equations the models were based on? What were the confidence limits on the predictions?
From my own ...
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