by sheldon | Mar 19, 2019 | Books, Reference, Science and Nature
British Columbia’s weather and geography—hot dry summers, steep terrain, and population density in forested areas—make it one of the most difficult places in the world to fight forest fires. Chasing Smoke is an enthralling insider-account of how a fire season...
by sheldon | Jun 15, 2017 | Books, Photo, Reference, Science and Nature
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on remarkable shows of light and motion in high latitudes–Alaska being the perfect place to see them. Shot with ultra-high definition cameras, this book of amazing photographs showcases a period of...
by sheldon | Feb 20, 2017 | Books, Reference, Science and Nature, Travel
Canada’s gold coast and the Canadian portion of the Inside Passage, including the Queen Charlotte Islands, come to life in this colorful overview of the region’s natural and cultural history and contemporary lifestyle. With fold-out map; 200 pages.
by sheldon | Mar 4, 2014 | Books, Reference, Science and Nature
This basic beginner’s field guide to North American geology helps anyone identify common rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and land formations. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title–one of an expanding collection of National...
by PRS-wordpress | Jun 7, 2012 | Books, Reference, Science and Nature
As we come to rely on technology in almost every aspect of our everyday lives, there is a large and ever-growing interest in how we would survive without the conveniences of the modern age. The Survival Handbook: Essential Skills for Outdoor Adventure shows you not...
by PRS-wordpress | Jun 7, 2012 | Books, Reference, Science and Nature
With gold forecast to reach $2,000 an ounce by the end of 2012, and the economy as uncertain as ever, goldpanning is making a comeback. Why not pick up a piece or two of surprisingly simple equipment and check that stream by your campsite? The techniques, the pans,...
