Robert Eagan
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Raven’s Witness: The Alaska Life of Richard K. Nelson
For those unfamiliar with Nelson’s thought and work, this book serves as an engaging introduction, and probable precursor, to more exhaustive critical biographies to come.
Grasses, Sedges, Rushes: An Identification Guide
The question is not whether or not selectors should purchase (they should); it’s where to shelve it (reference or circulating?). Probably the latter
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The Butterfly Effect: Insects and the Making of the Modern World
Melillo introduces many little-known facts and moments of insight, making this an engaging and often surprising read for those interested in environmental history.
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Desert Notebooks: A Road Map for the End of Time
Richly evocative, this is a book that begs to be reread, both for its biting social commentary and its wholly original contribution to the literature of planetary catastrophe.
Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest To Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl
S Slaght’s extensive field research is rendered into clear, readable prose, making it a solid choice for bird lovers, but also for armchair travelers looking for eco-adventure on the fringes of civilization.
Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard
Recent reports of massive declines in bird populations across North America make this book both timely and apposite. An essential addition to most gardening collections.
Dinosaur Facts and Figures: The Theropods and Other Dinosauriformes
A marvelous work of synthesis. Selectors would do well to place it the circulating collection, as readers will need time and leisure to absorb the many wondrous facets.
Footprints: In Search of Future Fossils
A compelling thought experiment that is sometimes unsettling in its findings but always cleverly conceived and beautifully expressed.
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Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada’s Arctic
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the author’s sheer athleticism and technical aspects of his feat, while armchair adventurers can marvel at the far north’s natural beauties.