Author: Peter Stark
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680516434
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
". . . intriguing, both a solid refresher on our savage colonial history and a smart rumination on what it means to get lost. ― Outside First time in paperback, ebook, and audio editions Part travel adventure, part history, part exploration Features four specific "blank spots" from across the country and delves into our human relationships with place In The Last Empty Places, bestselling author Peter Stark takes the reader to four of the most remote, wild, and unpopulated areas of the United States outside of Alaska and mainly not part of protected wilderness: the rivers and forests of Northern Maine; the rugged, unpopulated region of Western Pennsylvania that lies only a short distance from the East’s big cities; the haunting canyons of Central New Mexico; and the vast, arid basins of Southeast Oregon. Stark discovers that the places he visits are only "blank" in terms of a lack of recorded history. In fact, each place holds layers of history, meaning, and intrinsic value and is far from being blank. He also finds that each region has played an important role in shaping our American idea of wilderness through the influential "natural philosophers" who visited these places and wrote about their experiences--Henry David Thoreau, William Bartram, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold. It’s a fascinating look at the value of nature, the ways humans use and approach it, and what it means to seek out empty places in today’s world.
The Last Empty Places
Author: Peter Stark
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680516434
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
". . . intriguing, both a solid refresher on our savage colonial history and a smart rumination on what it means to get lost. ― Outside First time in paperback, ebook, and audio editions Part travel adventure, part history, part exploration Features four specific "blank spots" from across the country and delves into our human relationships with place In The Last Empty Places, bestselling author Peter Stark takes the reader to four of the most remote, wild, and unpopulated areas of the United States outside of Alaska and mainly not part of protected wilderness: the rivers and forests of Northern Maine; the rugged, unpopulated region of Western Pennsylvania that lies only a short distance from the East’s big cities; the haunting canyons of Central New Mexico; and the vast, arid basins of Southeast Oregon. Stark discovers that the places he visits are only "blank" in terms of a lack of recorded history. In fact, each place holds layers of history, meaning, and intrinsic value and is far from being blank. He also finds that each region has played an important role in shaping our American idea of wilderness through the influential "natural philosophers" who visited these places and wrote about their experiences--Henry David Thoreau, William Bartram, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold. It’s a fascinating look at the value of nature, the ways humans use and approach it, and what it means to seek out empty places in today’s world.
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680516434
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
". . . intriguing, both a solid refresher on our savage colonial history and a smart rumination on what it means to get lost. ― Outside First time in paperback, ebook, and audio editions Part travel adventure, part history, part exploration Features four specific "blank spots" from across the country and delves into our human relationships with place In The Last Empty Places, bestselling author Peter Stark takes the reader to four of the most remote, wild, and unpopulated areas of the United States outside of Alaska and mainly not part of protected wilderness: the rivers and forests of Northern Maine; the rugged, unpopulated region of Western Pennsylvania that lies only a short distance from the East’s big cities; the haunting canyons of Central New Mexico; and the vast, arid basins of Southeast Oregon. Stark discovers that the places he visits are only "blank" in terms of a lack of recorded history. In fact, each place holds layers of history, meaning, and intrinsic value and is far from being blank. He also finds that each region has played an important role in shaping our American idea of wilderness through the influential "natural philosophers" who visited these places and wrote about their experiences--Henry David Thoreau, William Bartram, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold. It’s a fascinating look at the value of nature, the ways humans use and approach it, and what it means to seek out empty places in today’s world.
The Last Map
Author: John Newsom
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736142448
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
You will believe a boy can fly as Michael Jefferson and his energetic cousin T.J. set out to figure out the secret clues that are hidden in The Last Map to save themselves and fix their family.Family connection and healing all while undertaking the adventure of a lifetime. On their journey they learn about themselves, their family history, and what it takes to soar across the finish line. Middle School Best Seller Best Sellers Library award winning children's books 8 to 12 winner 8 to 13 9 to 13 9 to 14
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736142448
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
You will believe a boy can fly as Michael Jefferson and his energetic cousin T.J. set out to figure out the secret clues that are hidden in The Last Map to save themselves and fix their family.Family connection and healing all while undertaking the adventure of a lifetime. On their journey they learn about themselves, their family history, and what it takes to soar across the finish line. Middle School Best Seller Best Sellers Library award winning children's books 8 to 12 winner 8 to 13 9 to 13 9 to 14
Map
Author: Wisława Szymborska
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544126025
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
Collects translations of poems from throughout the author's career, including several new translations, including her entire final collection in English for the first time.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544126025
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
Collects translations of poems from throughout the author's career, including several new translations, including her entire final collection in English for the first time.
Ascendant
Author: Craig Alanson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520271897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Wizard's Council of Tarador was supposed to tell young Koren Bladewell that he is a wizard. They were supposed to tell everyone that he is not a jinx, that all the bad things that happen around him are because he can't control the power inside him, power he doesn't know about. The people of his village, even his parents, are afraid of him, afraid he is cursed. That he is a dangerous, evil jinx. The Wizard's Council didn't tell young Koren, because they know what is best for him. Even after their silent deception destroys his life.Crown Princess Ariana Trehayme will become queen of Tarador on her sixteenth birthday, if her weak, indecisive mother the Regent hasn't allowed their ancient enemy to conquer Tarador before then. Ariana wants her royal army to strike at the enemy, but her mother knows what is best for her, and the realm.Together, Ariana and Koren can save Tarador, if the adults, who know best, will get out of their way.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520271897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Wizard's Council of Tarador was supposed to tell young Koren Bladewell that he is a wizard. They were supposed to tell everyone that he is not a jinx, that all the bad things that happen around him are because he can't control the power inside him, power he doesn't know about. The people of his village, even his parents, are afraid of him, afraid he is cursed. That he is a dangerous, evil jinx. The Wizard's Council didn't tell young Koren, because they know what is best for him. Even after their silent deception destroys his life.Crown Princess Ariana Trehayme will become queen of Tarador on her sixteenth birthday, if her weak, indecisive mother the Regent hasn't allowed their ancient enemy to conquer Tarador before then. Ariana wants her royal army to strike at the enemy, but her mother knows what is best for her, and the realm.Together, Ariana and Koren can save Tarador, if the adults, who know best, will get out of their way.
Journeys Through Anoriza
Author: Steven Johnson
Publisher: Steven Johnson
ISBN: 1539008150
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Journeys Through Anoriza: Book One, the first installment of the series; is a tale about a half elf and half lycan (werewolf) warrior outlaw named Zero and his close friends Raven and Kamikaze. After Zero’s family is brutally murdered, or so he thought, he and his friends journey through Anoriza fighting to protect and save their world.Unlike the rest of the people of Anoriza, Zero and his friends just want to live in peace and keep to themselves. Unfortunately, the leaders of the The Forsaken, a band of evil creatures trying to take over the world, have placed bounties and false criminal titles upon Zero, thus creating a never ending fight-for-your-life situation for Zero and his friends. Eventually Zero, Raven and Kamikaze come to terms with being dragged into this world war and join others in the cause for independence. Due to horrid circumstances brought upon the group, deeply hidden secrets were forced to be shared. By sharing these secrets Zero comes to find out the family he thought to have been slaughtered may still be alive. Along his journey, he forms some unlikely friendships, and united together with his hidden family, the group is able to form a militarized defense and strategize against The Forsaken.
Publisher: Steven Johnson
ISBN: 1539008150
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Journeys Through Anoriza: Book One, the first installment of the series; is a tale about a half elf and half lycan (werewolf) warrior outlaw named Zero and his close friends Raven and Kamikaze. After Zero’s family is brutally murdered, or so he thought, he and his friends journey through Anoriza fighting to protect and save their world.Unlike the rest of the people of Anoriza, Zero and his friends just want to live in peace and keep to themselves. Unfortunately, the leaders of the The Forsaken, a band of evil creatures trying to take over the world, have placed bounties and false criminal titles upon Zero, thus creating a never ending fight-for-your-life situation for Zero and his friends. Eventually Zero, Raven and Kamikaze come to terms with being dragged into this world war and join others in the cause for independence. Due to horrid circumstances brought upon the group, deeply hidden secrets were forced to be shared. By sharing these secrets Zero comes to find out the family he thought to have been slaughtered may still be alive. Along his journey, he forms some unlikely friendships, and united together with his hidden family, the group is able to form a militarized defense and strategize against The Forsaken.
A Guide to Curriculum Mapping
Author: Janet A. Hale
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1452207658
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This practical, step-by-step guide examines the stages of contemplating, planning, and implementing curriculum mapping initiatives that can improve student learning and create sustainable change.
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1452207658
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This practical, step-by-step guide examines the stages of contemplating, planning, and implementing curriculum mapping initiatives that can improve student learning and create sustainable change.
Amendments to the Constitution and Proposed Statutes : with Arguments Respecting the Same
California. Court of Appeal (1st Appellate District). Records and Briefs
Author: California (State).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
The Map Trap (w.t.)
Author: Andrew Clements
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141699727X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Sixth-grader Alton Ziegler loves maps, and when his portfolio of secret maps is stolen, he begins getting notes with orders that he must obey to get the maps back but, with the help of a popular classmate, he just might succeed before his teacher, principal, or someone else learns he has been studying and mapping things about them.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141699727X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Sixth-grader Alton Ziegler loves maps, and when his portfolio of secret maps is stolen, he begins getting notes with orders that he must obey to get the maps back but, with the help of a popular classmate, he just might succeed before his teacher, principal, or someone else learns he has been studying and mapping things about them.