Our National Parks is a guidebook supreme, an exciting introduction to Yosemite and several other magnificent parks by the man who, more than any other person, helped to create them

In this book author presents a dazzling collection of photographs that illustrate the variety and stunning artistry of America's rivers - each picture carefully reproduced without any alterations or modifications

This book describes the author`s experience while walking the Appalachian Trail and reflects his opinions relating to those experiences

This book is a clarion call to society for the need to balance human demands with the needs of our world's rivers, the arterial system of life on this planet. The authors describe the vanguard movement to restore rivers and to reconnect rivers with their flood plains, portraying the under-appreciated life support services our rivers perfom, their ecological function

This book serves as a primer on what to expect as the cost of energy becomes increasingly expensive. It is a must-read for environmentalists who may be expecting too much from hydrogen fuels and for business executives who may be promising too much in terms of next-generation energy technologies

Returning to the U.S. after 20 years in England, Iowa native Bryson decided to reconnect with his mother country by hiking the length of the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states and over 2,000 miles, snaking through some of the most spectacular landscapes in America. Reluctant adventurer Bryson recounts his gruelling hike along the longest continuous footpath in the world

Brilliantly attuned to the transience of nature and painfully aware of the precariousness of a polar environment facing global warming, Peter Matthiessen provides an exquisite account of his voyage through the islands surrounding Antarctica. In lyrical prose, Matthiessen describes the wildlife he encounters and the region it inhabits, along with historical information regarding the greatest pioneers and adventurers who preceded him

Here is the first collection ever published of this great American naturalist: the classic Travels, descriptions of southeastern Indian cultures, and much more - including Bartram's beautiful drawings, many rare and reproduced in full color, which like his writings convey the wonder of seeing a new world for the first time

Kaplan's SAT® 1600 provides the extra tactics and advanced practice you need to help you get the absolute maximum score. Using this book with the practice tests you can get the perfect score

This highly illustrated Atlas takes you around the world via beautiful maps and action packed pages. There are flags and fact boxes, colour photographs and artworks showing customs, places of interest, products and wildlife. The lively text guides the reader on a fascinating journey around the globe