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American rivers are among the most diverse and challenging in the world, and for many the excitement and escape they offer develops into a lifelong pursuit. In Downstream Toward Home, Oliver A. Houc……続きを見る

First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through t……続きを見る

Before the novel and the film Deliverance appeared in the early 1970s, any outsiders one met along the Chattooga River were likely serious canoeists or anglers. In later years, untold numbers and ki……続きを見る

Barbara Hurd’s Listening to the Savage weaves rich explorations of science, history, mythology, literature, and music. The listening of the book delineates and champions a kind of attentiveness to w……続きを見る

Janisse Ray was a babe in arms when a boat of her father’s construction cracked open and went down in the mighty Altamaha River. Tucked in a life preserver, she washed onto a sandbar as the craft sa……続きを見る

The Chattahoochee River is one of the premier waterways of Georgia and the Southeast. It is a mecca for summer recreation, a priceless natural resource that provides water and power for a great numb……続きを見る

The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is an iconic species among fly anglers and cold-water conservationists in eastern North America. This fish registers as a powerful symbol for its beauty and i……続きを見る

After a near-fatal stroke and a separation, amidst a global pandemic, Rick Van Noy decided to go for a paddle. In Borne by the River, he charts the story of discovery, and healing that came from thi……続きを見る

CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Elwha: A River Reborn (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) A compelling exploration of one of the ……続きを見る

In 1926, the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company closed the gates on a newly finished dam at the confluence of the Turtle and Flambeau rivers in Iron County Wisconsin. That act created a stora……続きを見る

Jim O’Donnell sets off from his childhood home in Pueblo, Colorado exploring the history, ecology, and commodification of Fountain Creekーchallenging us to reexamine how we relate to the world aroun……続きを見る

First-Place Winner, Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award Exploring and chronicling a restored river in the heart of Florida The Kissimmee Valley, which includes the Kissimmee chain ……続きを見る

The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed. During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come ……続きを見る

An engaging and thought-provoking introduction to river science When we look at a river, either up close or while flying over a river valley, what are we really seeing? Following the Bend takes read……続きを見る

From sparkling springs and babbling brooks to urban canals and muddy estuaries, discover the fascinating journey of our rivers and the wildlife that calls them home. Our rivers are home to some of B……続きを見る

Welcome to the enlightening world of M. Jackson-Wrigley's The Film: Its Use in Popular Education, where the art of cinema meets the pursuit of knowledge. Explore the profound impact of film on educa……続きを見る

Welcome to the enchanting world of Grace Greenwood's History of My Pets, where the bond between humans and animals unfolds in heartfelt tales of companionship and adventure. Embark on a journey thro……続きを見る

Welcome to the enthralling world of The Romance of Insect Life by Edmund Selous, where the intricate wonders of the insect kingdom unfold in captivating detail, inviting readers to explore the hidde……続きを見る

A Step-by-Step course for the Nature Artist This compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Rivers and create great artwork: from the Source to the Se……続きを見る

A seasonal guide to food and cooking, including over 40 delicious recipes, for all those that live on or near the water. The demands of a postage stamp galley are different to the home kitchen; you ……続きを見る

In recent decades there has been a burgeoning interest in the development of blue-green corridors: areas where waterways are complemented by adjoining green spaces and related paths and leisure faci……続きを見る

This book describes a fauna of global conservation concern and provides a framework for researchers to begin to test hypotheses regarding the evolution of freshwater mussels in Central America. Plac……続きを見る

《南風》後 攝影家許震唐的快門與行腳未曾停歇 無數次蹽過濁水溪 記錄環境變化與日常 沿河的農、土、人、情凝鍊於觀景窗中 出身彰化大城鄉台西村的許震唐 二○一三年以《南風》展現對故鄉的長期紀錄 十二年來 他從……続きを見る

Afon Hafren, the river Severn, is a mighty Welsh river. She has shaped many histories and is part of many stories. In Celtic traditions, water is a source of wisdom. In a time of ecological crisis, ……続きを見る

This richly illustrated book is both a visitor’s guide to one of southwestern Ontario’s most striking landforms – the Elora Gorge on the Upper Grand River – and a thorough, accessible introduction t……続きを見る

Whispers of Water is more than a memoirーit is a luminous tribute to Alaska's Kenai River and the generations shaped by its current. With the heart of a conservationist and the voice of a poet, Terr……続きを見る

A Year in Nature is a captivating journey across the countryside through the seasons. A delightful voyage through the seasons, each page sparkles with wonder and gentle surprises. From spring's firs……続きを見る

Leslie Day's life changed forever when, in 1975, she moved to a tiny houseboat on the Hudson River at the 79th Street Boat Basinーa new home umbilically tied to Manhattan's Upper West Side. In her h……続きを見る

In the nineteenth century, changes to the environment, driven by ideology, natural forces, and burgeoning fossil fuel power, shifted the course of the Habsburg Empire. Along the DanubeーEurope’s sec……続きを見る

In the harsh winter of 1779, as the leader of a flotilla of settlers, John Donelson loaded his family and thirty slaves into a forty-foot flatboat at the present site of Kingsport, Tennessee. Their ……続きを見る