While this gorgeous coffee table book celebrating America's national parks might be labeled by some as a companion to Ken Burns's PBS series, there is little question that it stands alone among books on the subject. Duncan and Burns combine awe-inspiring photos with fascinating prose to document the... Read more

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Offers a dramatic account of the largest-ever forest fire in America, which cemented Teddy Roosevelt's legacy because the heroism shown by the forest rangers turned public opinion permanently in favor of the forests, which Roosevelt wanted to conserve, in a book by a Pulitzer Prize and National Book... Read more

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762 full color identification photos show mushrooms as they appear in their natural habitat. 703 species are covered in detail with notes on hundreds of lookalikes. Includes common edible and poisonous species. ... Read more

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The revised and expanded edition of the best and most complete field guide and reference book about the mushrooms of North America. Featuring over 700 black and white and 250 color photographs. ... Read more

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At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt's harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth.The River of Doubt; it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through ... Read more

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Dave Eggers returns to his journalistic roots with this nonfiction account of one family's surreal experiences in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Abdulrahman Zeitoun is a Syrian immigrant who seems to epitomize the American dream. In 2005, he was running his own successful busines... Read more

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The latest edition of the classic guide to mountaineering describes fundamental climbing skills; discusses rock, snow, and ice climbing techniques; recommends clothing and equipment; gives advice on safety and first aid; and includes a new section on waterfall ice and mixed climbing. ... Read more

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INTO THE WILD developed out of an article Jon Krakauer wrote for Outside magazine. Emory University honors graduate Christopher Johnson McCandless--"Alexander Supertramp"--took off after college in rebellion against authority and his privileged upbringing. Krakauer reveals the details lead... Read more

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Consumer advocate Sloan Barnett presents a convincing argument that the cleaners and other products in our homes are harmful to our health, and she presents alternatives that will do the job just as well, and sometimes more cheaply. Barnett is a member of the "small changes matter" school ... Read more

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Colorful illustrations and useful tips help 8- to 12-year-olds find and identify 30 different kinds of frogs, toads, and turtles in this fun guide that's perfect for outdoor adventures. For each species, children learn what it looks like, what it eats and where to find it. Plus there are fascinating... Read more

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657 identification color pictures of every important species of reptiles and amphibians found anywhere in North America, in its natural habitat. Arranged by shape and by color or markings. ... Read more

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Seasoned garden writer Michael Pollan explores the histories of apples, tulips, potatoes, and marijuana, showing in the process how humanity and plants intersect and affect each other. ... Read more

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702 all color photo identifications of more than 600 insects, spiders and their kin are covered with notes on 250 others. ... Read more

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