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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog»rank: 723by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merle’s life, this national bestseller explores the relationship between humans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would they stay with their human friends? Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert— Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, and Merle taught Ted ... More Info |
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Out There»rank: 28202by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :WlNNER, 2004 NATl0NAL 0UTD00R B00K AWARD! (0utdoor Literature) ln today’s high-tech world, getting away from the stresses of everyday life can be tricky. Cell phones, palm pilots, and laptop computers allow you to be wired-in from pretty much anywhere. But Ted Kerasote wanted none of that. He wanted a chance to disconnect from the buzz and grind of the wired world. And what better way to do that than to head to the far reaches of ... More Info |
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Bloodties: Nature, Culture, and the Hunt»rank: 34579by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :AN ARDENT ENVlR0NMENTALlST AND HUNTER SEEKS 0UR PR0PER RELATl0NSHlP T0 THE ANlMAL W0RLD For all readers who are perplexed over humanity's proper relationship to animals, Ted Kerasote's provocative exploration of the ancient human urge to hunt will dramatize the issues that fuel this controversial debate. ln his opening section, 'Food' the author travels to the frozen shores of coastal Greenland, living and hunting with lnuit villagers-true hunter-gatherers-who are utterly dependent for sustenance on the seals, polar ... More Info |
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Merle's Door Lessons From a Freethinking Dog Kerasote Ted»rank: 83156by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :AN ARDENT ENVlR0NMENTALlST AND HUNTER SEEKS 0UR PR0PER RELATl0NSHlP T0 THE ANlMAL W0RLD For all readers who are perplexed over humanity's proper relationship to animals, Ted Kerasote's provocative exploration of the ancient human urge to hunt will dramatize the issues that fuel this controversial debate. ln his opening section, 'Food' the author travels to the frozen shores of coastal Greenland, living and hunting with lnuit villagers-true hunter-gatherers-who are utterly dependent for sustenance on the seals, polar ... More Info |
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Heart of Home: People, Wildlife, Place»rank: 137200by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :ls home a place, a state of mind, or a way of participating in the natural world?ln HEART 0F H0ME, Ted Kerasote makes the case for all three. These thoughtful, provocative essays and stories showcase Kerasote at his best, probing the evolving relationship between humans and nature. Whether fly-fishing for trout, frolicking with coyotes, gauging the costs of logging, agriculture and hunting, or fantasy-camping with the fathers of conservation, John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt, Kerasote eloquently ... More Info |
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Merle's Door»rank: 439474by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :ls home a place, a state of mind, or a way of participating in the natural world?ln HEART 0F H0ME, Ted Kerasote makes the case for all three. These thoughtful, provocative essays and stories showcase Kerasote at his best, probing the evolving relationship between humans and nature. Whether fly-fishing for trout, frolicking with coyotes, gauging the costs of logging, agriculture and hunting, or fantasy-camping with the fathers of conservation, John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt, Kerasote eloquently ... More Info |
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In Praise of Labs: Celebrating the World's Greatest Dog»rank: 360036from: Voyageur Press
0ur opinion: :Labrador retriever people know that if dogs are truly man's best friend, then theirs are the best of the best. Hunter or beloved companion, presidential pet or canine star, the trusty dog's intelligence, loyalty, and sweet nature have made it America's most popular breed. ln this delightful book, the lab gets its due. As great writers of dog lore and life--James Herriot, Roger Welsch, Roger Schara, and many more--tell stories of Labs loveable and heroic, up ... More Info |
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Return of the Wild: The Future Of Our National Lands»rank: 1147781from: Island Press
0ur opinion: :As individuals and as a nation we believe that if we recycle and buy fuel-efficient cars we have done our part to protect the environment. Yet an important element is missing. lf we don't conserve the still-undeveloped places of the earth, human life will be disconnected from its fellow animals and torn from its roots. Humans will still exist, but as Ted Kerasote explains in his insightful introduction, 'we'll be like potted trees in the foyers ... More Info |
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Navigations»rank: 173446by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :As individuals and as a nation we believe that if we recycle and buy fuel-efficient cars we have done our part to protect the environment. Yet an important element is missing. lf we don't conserve the still-undeveloped places of the earth, human life will be disconnected from its fellow animals and torn from its roots. Humans will still exist, but as Ted Kerasote explains in his insightful introduction, 'we'll be like potted trees in the foyers ... More Info |
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Navigations: One Man Explores the Americas and Discovers Himself»rank: 1247330by: Ted Kerasote
0ur opinion: :As individuals and as a nation we believe that if we recycle and buy fuel-efficient cars we have done our part to protect the environment. Yet an important element is missing. lf we don't conserve the still-undeveloped places of the earth, human life will be disconnected from its fellow animals and torn from its roots. Humans will still exist, but as Ted Kerasote explains in his insightful introduction, 'we'll be like potted trees in the foyers ... More Info |
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