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OF TIME AND TURTLES – Sy Montgomery
Sy Montgomery will probably always be best known as the author of The Soul of an Octopus but the fact is that all of her books are beautiful testaments to nature and the animal kingdom. Of Time and Turtles, Montgomery’s newest work, is another powerful book in her body of work. While The Soul of an Octopus really brought an Continue reading
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PERILOUS TIMES – Thomas D. Lee
Being a Knight of Arthur’s Roundtable requires an oath to serve and protect but thanks to some shenanigans on the part of Merlin, those knights live a very long, obsequious life. They are not quite immortal, though from the perspective of mere mortals, they would seem to be. When the world needs them the most Continue reading
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THE HAWK’S WAY – Sy Montgomery
Noted author Sy Montgomery (The Soul of an Octopus) has a love affair with hawks, which conflicts with her determination not to harm animals because, by their nature, hawks are predators, surviving by killing and eating other animals. This is flaunted, and Sy must come to grips with this when she assists with the ‘training’ Continue reading
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A PRIVATE WILDERNESS: THE JOURNALS OF SIGURD F. OLSON – David Backes, editor
Nature writer, environmentalist, essayist, educator, conservationist, and former president of the National Parks Association, Sigurd F. Olson had a long career working in wilderness areas. For some, such as myself, he is best remembered for his gentle, thoughtful reflections of nature found in books like Listening Point, The Singing Wilderness, or Runes of the North (among others). Editor David Continue reading
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WILLODEEN – Katherine Applegate
Eleven year old Willodeen was adopted by two older women after her family died in a fire. Willodeen is a little … ‘different’ compared to other children her age. She has no friends (not human, anyway) and she loves nature – understanding more about the natural world than most adults. Willodeen has a special affection Continue reading
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THE DELIGHTFUL HORROR OF FAMILY BIRDING – Eli. J. Knapp
I was immediately attracted to this book because the title pretty much defines me. I was raised by an avid birder and my older brother might rival author Eli J. Knapp for obsessive birder behavior and my own children might think of me as too obsessive for their tastes (if they only knew…). I am Continue reading
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APPLES OF NORTH AMERICA – Tom Burford
What I know (or knew) about apples: There a many different kinds. Some I like and some I do not. In this book, author Tom Burford has opened my eyes somewhat to a veritable cornucopia of apple varieties. So many, in fact, that this was almost overwhelming. Almost. Burford gives a great deal of information Continue reading
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CAT TALE – Craig Pittman
The Florida panther was all but extinct, but with a little help from Texas and some dedicated individuals, the Florida felines have made a comeback. Author Craig Pittman details the rise, fall, and rise again not just of the Florida panther, but also the people who were put in place to protect the Florida state Continue reading
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THE HUMMINGBIRD HANDBOOK – John Shewey
Hummingbirds. Is there any other species of bird that so immediately conjures up images of shimmery colors and blurry wings? Author John Shewey provides a rather thorough look at the group of birds known as hummingbirds, as well as looking at the individual groups of hummingbirds. This is a coffee-table-style book, meaning that it is Continue reading
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CHASING DRAGONFLIES – Cindy Crosby
I know next to nothing about dragonflies and damselflies but I’ve been very interested in learning more, and when I saw this book available, I was eager to request a copy. The title, Chasing Dragonflies, really spoke to me, and I love the painted rather than photo cover. Chasing Dragonflies is an apt title as author Cindy Continue reading
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RUNNING WITH RHINOS – Ed Warner
Have you ever gone to a friend’s house to see photos and hear stories about their recent vacation? You reel with laughter at their exploits and gasp at their near-death experiences and at the end of the telling someone says, “You should write that down. It would make a great book!” This is that book. Continue reading
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THE MINISTRY FOR THE FUTURE – Kim Stanley Robinson
I don’t know of any other author currently writing science fiction on environmental themes and yet our environment (cause and effect of global warming) is such a current hot topic. It is the year 2025. A new worldwide agency, called The Ministry for the Future, has been created to look after world issues and ensure Continue reading
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