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Ichetucknee Springs, a north Florida gem , remains a breathtaking natural wonder. For centuries, folks have enjoyed the crystal clear and cooling depths of the eight-named springs and the river form……続きを見る

In "The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk," G. Christopher Davies intricately weaves together a rich tapestry of natural history, local lore, and detailed navigational guidance.……続きを見る

In "Folklore of Scottish Lochs and Springs," James M. Mackinlay delves into the rich tapestry of Scottish water folklore, weaving together myth, legend, and local traditions surrounding lochs and sp……続きを見る

'As fascinating as it is beautifully written' JARED DIAMOND, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs and Steel Rivers, more than any road, technology or political event, have shaped the course ……続きを見る

In "The Rivers and Streams of England," A. G. Bradley meticulously explores the intricate tapestry of England's waterways, illuminating their historical significance, ecological diversity, and cultu……続きを見る

Mining, Materials, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 2030 and Beyond provides a systematic assessment of how the mining and materials sector contributes to the 17 sustainable development……続きを見る

CHOICE 'Highly Recommended for all readers' June 2021 Vol. 58 No. 10 This stunningly illustrated book goes far beyond a run-of-the-mill nature guide. It explores the fascinating life histories of Br……続きを見る

"Henry David Thoreau wrote, 'Who hears the fishes when they cry?' Maybe we need to go down to the river bank and try to listen."In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing i……続きを見る

In "The Rivers and Streams of England," A. G. Bradley presents a comprehensive exploration of England's waterways, intertwining environmental analysis with rich cultural history. Through a narrative……続きを見る

Conflict with nature will always occur, this is true. But by acknowledging the constant growth of biological and ecological sciences, we can mitigate – and at times entirely prevent – such conflicts……続きを見る

In "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers," Henry David Thoreau presents a profound exploration of Nature and human introspection, as he recounts a canoe trip he undertook with his brother. Ric……続きを見る

Gravel-Bed Rivers: Processes, Tools, Environments presents a definitive review of current knowledge of gravel-bed rivers, derived from the 7th International Gravel-bed Rivers Workshop, the 5-yearly ……続きを見る

A powerful argument for why dam removal makes good scientific, economic, and environmental senseーand requires our urgent attention The Snake River, flowing through the Northwest, was once one of th……続きを見る

Dirty, Sacred Rivers explores South Asia's increasingly urgent water crisis, taking readers on a journey through North India, Nepal and Bangladesh, from the Himalaya to the Bay of Bengal. The book s……続きを見る

**“I’ve been thinking a lot about Cadillac Desert in the past few weeks, as the rain fell and fell and kept falling over California, much of which, despite the pouring heavens, seems likely to remai……続きを見る

Game fishes, particularly those of the salmon family, are critical indicators of the health of those ecosystems upon which we now know we are dependent. As the authors of this important environmenta……続きを見る

This book is intended for those with an academic, scientific and practical interest in river conservation and management. It provides an overview of how changes in legislation, policies, institution……続きを見る

Water in a Dry Land is a story of research about water as a source of personal and cultural meaning. The site of this exploration is the iconic river system which forms the networks of natural and h……続きを見る

"Superbly reported and written with clarity, insight, and great skill." ーWashington Post Book World After two decades, Washington Post journalist Blaine Harden returned to his small-town birthplace……続きを見る

The Hill and Wang Critical Issues Series: concise, affordable works on pivotal topics in American history, society, and politics. In this pioneering study, White explores the relationship between th……続きを見る

In this perfect companion to London: The Biography, Peter Ackroyd once again delves into the hidden byways of history, describing the river's endless allure in a journey overflowing with characters,……続きを見る

David Pelly tells the Thelon's story, exploring the mystery of Man's relationship with this special place in the heart of Canada's vast Arctic barrenlands. From Thanadelthur and Telaruk to J.W. Tyrr……続きを見る

In the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream’s regimen was thus changed, the beautiful and someti……続きを見る

Exciting fun and humorous family adventure vacation story. A wild and challenging raft trip my children and I took through the River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho on the Middle Fork of the Salmon……続きを見る

AWARDS:2006 Outstanding Academic Title, by CHOICEThe 2005 Award for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) Best Reference 2005, by the Li……続きを見る

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!続きを見る

The Bark River valley in southeastern Wisconsin is a microcosm of the state's - indeed, of the Great Lakes region's - natural and human history. "The Bark River Chronicles" reports one couple's jour……続きを見る

This book focuses on River Basin Organizations as the key institutions for managing internationally shared water resources. This includes a comparative analysis of all River Basin Organizations worl……続きを見る

Imagine a night long campfire somewhere on the Kaweah River surrounded by, among others, Lao Tsu, Joseph Campbell, Clarence King (the first man to map the Great Western Divide), and Chappo, the last……続きを見る

A practical guide for kids aged 7-11, by popular Really Wild Show presenter Nick Baker, full of exciting things to see and do pretty much everywhere. The habitat explorers are a series of four books……続きを見る