CK - Rivers 1

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

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

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

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

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

Résumés des travaux et commentaires des experts sur les thèmes suivants : la valeur de l'eau à usage récréatif (application aux rivières du Limousin), l'évaluation d'une politique de protection de l……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

Water, Volume 3 of the 5-Volume Elementals series, is a stunning collection of essays, poetry, and stories that illuminate the dynamic relationships between people and place, human and nonhuman life……続きを見る

"Narrative of an Expedition to Explore the River Zaire, Usually Called the Congo" is a detailed account of Captain James Hingston Tuckey's 1816 expedition to explore the Congo River. Originally publ……続きを見る

Cutting a wide east-west swath from the Appalachian foothills to the heart of the western Kentucky coalfields, the Green River valley extends from below the Tennessee border in the south to the Ohio……続きを見る

A companion title to the best-selling The Fire Wombat, this is the story of Myrtle, a small turtle who, by heading uphill, tells the other animals that a flood is coming. Myrtle the turtle knows eve……続きを見る

Chosen as Mississippi's 2025 Great Read for Adults by the Mississippi Center for the Book Mississippi rivers and creeks have shaped every aspect of the state’s geology, ecology, economy, settlement,……続きを見る

In "Amerikanische Wald- und Strombilder. Erster Band" entführt Friedrich Gerstäcker seine Leser in die faszinierende und oft unberührte Natur der Vereinigten Staaten im 19. Jahrhundert. Durch einen ……続きを見る

"We know of no better account, from the inside, of steamboating." -American Historical Review, 1909 "It is impossible to read of such devil-may-care steamboating without a regret that there is none ……続きを見る

River otters, black bears, and red foxes drink from its clear waters. Prickly pear cacti grow from the red shale cliffs that overlook it, while on the river near Bordentown lies the archeological re……続きを見る

Water voles are a newly endangered species. Through informative chapters ranging from the physiological and environmental to the water vole's inclusion in myth, legend, art and literature, The Water……続きを見る

Not long ago it seemed flood control experts were close to mastering the unruly flows funnelling toward Hudson Bay and the Prairie city of Winnipeg. But as more intense and out-of-synch flood events……続きを見る

"We know of no better account, from the inside, of steamboating." ーAmerican Historical Review, 1909 "It is impossible to read of such devil-may-care steamboating without a regret that there is none……続きを見る

Profusely illustrated in full colour. Appeals to the layman as well as boating enthusiast. Nick Corble's seventh canal book. With over 2,000 miles of navigable waterway in the UK, Britain's Canals a……続きを見る

Welcome to the Louisiana Bayou and the world of Macy Beckett**'s series, where hopeful hearts will go to great lengths to change their luck in love... Fans of Jill Shalvis, Carly Phillips and Rachel……続きを見る

The Manchester Ship Canal was a huge engineering achievement. It included seven swing bridges and the aqueduct at Barton, and helped turn the cotton-producing capital of Great Britain into an inland……続きを見る

Rising at 11,750 feet in the Sangre de Cristo range and snaking 926 miles through New Mexico and Texas to the Rio Grande, the Pecos River is one of the most storied waterways in the American West. I……続きを見る

The story of the people of the Alabama River system Four streams make up the Alabama River system, the Coosa, Tallapoosa, Cahaba, and Alabama. Together they flow for more than 900 miles, through som……続きを見る

In "The Romance of the Colorado River," Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh weaves an evocative narrative that captures the enchanting beauty and grandeur of the Colorado River. Utilizing a rich, descripti……続きを見る

This is the second volume in the Understanding Nature series. My purpose for writing this volume is to encourage young people to get outdoors and enjoy the natural world. The benefits are many - exe……続きを見る

If you love nature and being outdoors - hiking, smelling the fresh air, and feeling the warm sun on your skin - you will love this book! This little book is filled with activities to increase your e……続きを見る

This volume summarizes the two-year effort of a working group of leading aquatic scientists sponsored by NSF, EPA, NASA, TVA, and NOAA to identify research opportunities and frontiers in freshwater ……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

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