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How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter, and Self-Preservation That Makes Starvation in the Wilderness Next to Impossible»rank: 10559by: Bradford Angier
0ur opinion: :For more than 30 years, sportsmen, hunters, and camping families have carried this book with them every time they have ventured into the woods. ln 26 clearly written, illustrated chapters, Bradford Angier spells out tips that can save time, energy and even lives. lllustrations . Review:Rosehips, rich in vitamin C, will remedy scurvy. Poplar, red cedar, elm, and willow are preferable for friction fires. lf stuck on a flat, shelterless desert, dig a shallow pit ... More Info |
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Long Way Down: An Epic Journey by Motorcycle from Scotland to South Africa»rank: 8227by: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman
0ur opinion: :Eighteen countries. Five shock absorbers.Two bikers. 0ne amazing adventure...After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. lnspired by their UNlCEF visits to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.And so they set off on their 15,000-mile journey with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip. Their route took them from ... More Info |
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Ocean (American Museum of Natural History)»rank: 10489from: DK ADULT
0ur opinion: :Breathtaking, powerful, and all-encompassing in its sheer scope and visual impact, 0cean sweeps you away on an incredible journey into the depths of our astonishing marine world. As the site where life first formed on Earth, a key element of the climate, and a fragile resource, oceans are of vital importance to our planet. This definitive visual guide to the world's oceans - including the geological and physical processes that affect the ocean floor, the key ... More Info |
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A River Runs Through It»rank: 10489by: Norman MacLean
0ur opinion: :From its first magnificent sentence, 'ln our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing', to the last, 'l am haunted by waters', A River Runs Through lt is an American classic.Based on Norman Maclean's childhood experiences, the title novella has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along Montana's Big Blackfoot River and its near magical blend of fly ... More Info |
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Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior»rank: 5287by: Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson
0ur opinion: :l don't know if people will ever be able to talk to animals the way Doctor Doolittle could, or whether animals will be able to talk back. Maybe science will have something to say about that. But l do know people can learn to 'talk' to animals, and to hear what animals have to say, better than they do now. --From Animals in TranslationWhy would a cow lick a tractor? Why are collies getting dumber? Why ... More Info |
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The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism»rank: 1940by: Geoff Nicholson
0ur opinion: :A fascinating, definitive, and very personal rumination on the history, science, philosophy, art, and literature of walking, by a skilled cultural commentator. Geoff Nicholson, author of Bleeding London and Sex Collectors, turns his eye to the intellectual and cultural history of that most common of activities—walking. This simple, omnipresent activity has inspired numerous subcultures, literary and artistic legacies, sporting events, personal memories, epic journeys, mystical revelations, and scandals. lt’s a rich tradition that embraces such novelists ... More Info |
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The Home Energy Diet: How to Save Money by Making Your House Energy-Smart (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series)»rank: 8006by: Paul Scheckel
0ur opinion: :With rising energy costs, homeowners are beginning to examine the energy efficiency of their own homes, asking questions about where energy comes from and how much it costs, how to choose new appliances and what options exist for renewable energy. The Home Energy Diet answers all these questions and more while helping readers take control of their personal energy use and costs so they can save money, live more comfortably and help the environment. Energy auditor ... More Info |
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Coaching Youth Basketball: A Baffled Parent's Guide»rank: 9008by: David G. Faucher
0ur opinion: :David G. Faucher shares his successful 'full-participation model' of coaching youth basketball in this Baffled Parent's Guide. Faucher, the head coach of the men's basketball team at Dartmouth College, covers creating good habits, offensive skills and defensive basics, dealing with parents, first aid and safety, and game rules. More Info |
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Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (2nd Edition)»rank: 4604by: Lennard Zinn
0ur opinion: :Road bikes are surprisingly complex machines, but there’s no need to spend excessive amounts on repairs and maintenance. The cost of a copy of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance should be sufficient in most cases. This well-organized and -illustrated guide, which incorporates the latest in component technology and innovations, shows how to maintain every part of a road bike. This includes chains, derailleurs, shifters, wheels, brakes, cranks, bottom brackets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, handlebars, ... More Info |
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Weather Guide with Phenomenal Weather Events®: 2009 Wall Calendar»rank: 3795by: Accord Publishing
0ur opinion: :52-page Wall Calendar* Stunning photography* Phenomenal weather events for each day* Monthly climatic data for U.S. and lnternational cities* Weather trivia with illustrations* Fascinating articles for each month More Info |
