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Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis
by George MonbiotA thrilling new route to a better societyA toxic ideology of extreme competition and individualism has come to dominate our world. It misrepresents human nature, destroying hope and common purpose. Only a positive vision can replace it, a new story that re-engages people in politics and lights a path to a better future.George Monbiot shows how new findings in psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology cast human nature in a radically different light: as the supreme altruists and cooperators. He shows how we can build on these findings to create a new politics: a “politics of belonging.” Both democracy and economic life can be radically reorganized from the bottom up, enabling us to take back control and overthrow the forces that have thwarted our ambitions for a better society.Urgent and passionate, Out of the Wreckage provides the hope and clarity required to change the world.
Outback All-Stars (Race the Wild #5)
by Kristin EarhartOn a once-in-a-lifetime race through the animal kingdom, it takes smarts, strength, and skill to win!It's an all-star Australian showdown!G'day mate! The team is back, and they're racing against the best of the best in the land of kangaroos, koalas, and creeping snakes. But when an old opponent appears, Sage fears it could ruin their chances. They need to be on their game if they want to win the battle of the Outback. Will the team go down in the race down under?Each chapter in this action-packed adventure series is bursting with totally true facts about wild and wonderful creatures, dangerous habitats, maps, and more!
Outback Survival
by Bob CooperOutback Survival is a timeless, practical run down on everything you need to know to survive in the outback.Bob Cooper's incredible bushcraft skills have been developed through more than 25 years of experience in Australia's harsh outback. He has picked up tools of survival from the experiences of living with traditional Aboriginal communities, instructing with Special Forces Units, lecturing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Service on desert survival in the Mexican Desert, delivering wilderness lessons in the UK and learning the skills of the bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana.Bob has put his own lessons to the test, dropping himself off in the 42C heat of the Australian desert with only a map and soap box sized survival kit, no food, water or sleeping gear, and a 10 day walk across 160km of rough terrain back to safety. He did this alone and showed that with the right knowledge of the land, you can survive in even the harshest of conditions.The outback of Australia is one of the most unforgiving regions of the world, but Bob is committed to protecting and enhancing the experience people have when venturing out into the bush.
Outcast: Book 4 from the bestselling author of Wolf Brother (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #4)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The fourth book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.Cast out from the clans and hunted by all, Torak is on the run. Cut off even from Wolf and Renn, he takes refuge in unknown territory - the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is menaced by the Hidden People. But other threats lurk nearby and his battle with the Soul-Eaters is far from over ...As he fights for his life, Torak uncovers a deception too awful to contemplate, one that shakes him to the core and shatters the world as he knows it.Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
Outcast: Book 4 from the bestselling author of Wolf Brother (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #4)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The fourth book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver. Audio edition read by Sir Ian McKellen.Cast out from the clans and hunted by all, Torak is on the run. Cut off even from Wolf and Renn, he takes refuge in unknown territory - the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is menaced by the Hidden People. But other threats lurk nearby and his battle with the Soul-Eaters is far from over ...As he fights for his life, Torak uncovers a deception too awful to contemplate, one that shakes him to the core and shatters the world as he knows it.
Outcast: Book 4 from the bestselling author of Wolf Brother (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #4)
by Michelle PaverA boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The fourth book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.Cast out from the clans and hunted by all, Torak is on the run. Cut off even from Wolf and Renn, he takes refuge in unknown territory - the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is menaced by the Hidden People. But other threats lurk nearby and his battle with the Soul-Eaters is far from over ...As he fights for his life, Torak uncovers a deception too awful to contemplate, one that shakes him to the core and shatters the world as he knows it.Audio edition also available, read by Sir Ian McKellen.
Outdoor Activity Lab 2nd Edition (DK Activity Lab)
by Jack ChallonerWith a foreword by Robert Winston, this fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding boffins explore the science in their own surroundings.Using easy-to-find household items, you can make giant bubbles to reveal how surface tension works, construct a water rocket and blast it skyward to learn about Newton's law of physics, discover how mushrooms grow by cultivating mycelium, and make your own barometer to measure atmospheric pressure ... and much more!Great photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail will make young scientists excited from the get-go. There is a clear How it works explanation for each project, revealing the fascinating science behind it, along with real-world examples that show everyday science in action.With 25 amazing projects to inspire young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, Outdoor Activity Lab takes readers out of the house on a journey to better understand their world—perfect for every young scientist curious about the world.
Outdoor Adventures! (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
by Lynn Maslen KertellCelebrate the great outdoors in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books® learn-to-read phonics box sets. Perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G.Jack and Anna go on a hike. They duck under trees, hop over streams, and see many animals along the way. They wish they could go on a hike the next day, too, but Mom says no. Can they have their own outdoor adventure in their backyard?Bob Books Stories include:Words that children can sound out (decode); both short and long vowelsSight wordsSimple sentence structuresSimple, colorful, friendly illustrations that support children’s reading and add fun!Longer stories than the books in the Bob Books box sets, which helps children build reading enduranceBob Books has been helping children learn to read through simple phonics and playful text and illustrations for more than forty years. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, “I read the whole book!”®
Outdoor Chronicles: True Tales of a Lifetime of Hunting and Fishing
by Joseph B. Healy Jerry HamzaWe hold a great affection for the deep tradition of American storytelling. The ability to spin a yarn that can hold our attention and provide a gentle direction for life is something that has been with us for a long time. "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” by Mark Twain or Ernest Hemingway’s Nick Adams stories hold us with their gentle wit and carry us away for just a little while. In Outdoor Chronicles, Jerry Hamza takes up the gauntlet of the storyteller to take readers away for a little fun. There are already plenty of how-to fishing and outdoor books, and this is not one. Hamza’s stories will not make you a better caster or shooter, but they will make you want to spend more time fishing or hunting.This book is a collection of outdoor stories wrapped in the human condition. They were written with an eye toward honesty and cynicism. They will make you laugh out loud, and you will want to carry them with you wherever you go. If this book goes missing, it’s a sure thing that, when you do find it, it will be in the possession of a member of your household, regardless of their interest in casting a fly. The stories cover the gamut from a fishing trip to northern Canada to a little stream that was actually better than remembered, to how the baby boomers almost trampled a sport to death, to a solitary trek along railroad tracks during a cold, dark, and dreary February, and many more.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Outdoor Flash Photography
by John Gerlach Barbara EddyMaximizing the power of your camera’s flash is difficult enough in a studio set-up, but outdoors literally presents a whole new world of challenges. John Gerlach and Barbara Eddy have taken the most asked about subject from their renowned photography workshops and turned it into this guidebook that is sure to inspire your next outdoor shoot, while also saving you time and frustration. Outdoor Flash Photography covers a range of practices from portrait to landscape, including unique strategies that the authors have pioneered through 40 years in the field. Mastering the use of multiple flashes to freeze action is shown through one of most challenging subjects in nature, hummingbirds in flight. This book will benefit photographers of all experience levels who are eager to evolve their outdoor photography and get the most out of their equipment.
Outdoor Fun (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Claudea O’DonnellNIMAC-sourced textbook. When I Go Outside … What are the things you like to do when you go outside?
Outdoor Fun Preschool Activity Book: 80 Skill-Building Activities for Outside Play
by Sharon Fisher-ShumpertBoost preschool skills with fun outdoor activities for kids 3 to 5 Kids learn best through play, and what better place to play than the great outdoors? This preschool activity book delivers hands-on projects that are easy to set up outside and inspire creative thinking. Little ones will strengthen their skills in letters, numbers, social development, and more with this standout among outdoor books. Supplement preschool learning with engaging activities kids can do at the park, beach, or backyard, and set the foundation for independent play. What sets this preschool book apart from other educational books: Learning through play—Kids will build their skills with 80 unique activities, like Scoot Ball and Pinecone Painters, which help with fine motor skills and sensory development. Year-round activities—Find a collection of outdoor projects fit for any season, so children can learn STEM concepts, movement, crafts, and more—no matter what the weather brings. Growth at a glance—Handy icons and labels throughout this best-in-class toddler activity book indicate what skills and subjects each activity helps improve. Give kids more reasons to love playing outside with this fun and educational preschool activity book.
Outdoor Gourmet: Recipes to Bring Your Love of Good Food to the Campsite, the Backyard, and Beyond
by Robin DonovanBring great eating to the great outdoors with more than 100 delicious recipes you can cook at your campsite—but will want to keep making at home!Getting in touch with nature doesn&’t need to mean subsisting on energy bars, canned beans, and prepackaged meals. With these easy-to-follow recipes, you can use your camp stove or firepit to whip up restaurant-worthy food that will satisfy any gourmand.Toss the trail mix, leave the hot dogs at home, and plan a totally new approach to outdoor eating. Wake up to Bananas Foster French Toast cooked on the camp stovePack Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Aram Sandwiches for an on-the-go hiking lunchRelax by the fire with a Savory Cheese S&’mores snackFeast under the stars on Mustard and Rosemary Lamb Chops and Roasted Beets with Citrus DressingAnd cook dozens more delicious recipes right at your campsite!Outdoor Gourmet includes advice on choosing a camp stove and stocking your kitchen-away-from-home, storage strategies for fresh foods, and tips for making your new favorite camping meals in a traditional kitchen or on a backyard grill so you can keep vacation going all year.Previously published as Campfire Cuisine, this edition has a fresh new look.
Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Getting Your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged with Nature
by Steven RinellaThe &“imperative call to action&” (Nick Offerman) for parenting tough, curious, and competent kids who feel at home in the outdoors, from the New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series and podcast MeatEater&“A revelation for families struggling to get kids to GO OUTSIDE, or to just stop using the darn smartphone.&”—Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, ParentIn the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception. Not only does this phenomenon have consequences for kids&’ physical and mental health, it jeopardizes their ability to understand and engage with anything beyond the built environment. Thankfully, with the right mind-set, families can find beauty, meaning, and connection in a life lived outdoors. Here, outdoors expert Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has lived amid the biggest cities and wildest corners of America. Throughout, he offers practical advice for getting kids radically engaged with nature in a muddy, thrilling, hands-on way, with the ultimate goal of helping them see their own place within the natural ecosystem. No matter their location—rural, suburban, or urban—caregivers and kids will bond over activities such as: • Camping to conquer fears, build tolerance for dirt and discomfort, and savor the timeless pleasure of swapping stories around a campfire. • Growing a vegetable garden to develop a capacity to nurture and an appreciation for hard work. • Fishing local lakes and rivers to learn the value of patience while grappling with the possibility of failure.• Hunting for sustainably managed wild game to face the realities of life, death, and what it really takes to obtain our food. Living an outdoor lifestyle fosters in kids an insatiable curiosity about the world around them, confidence and self-sufficiency, and, most important, a lifelong sense of stewardship of the natural world. This book helps families connect with nature—and one another—as a joyful part of everyday life.
Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice
by Bruce Martin Mary Breunig Mark Wagstaff Marni GoldenbergText for undergraduate courses in outdoor programs and leadership. Reference for outdoor educators at high schools and professional agencies.This unique approach to outdoor and adventure leadership will help students meet current professional standards in the field as they prepare for careers in education and recreation. The students move step by step through the materials and assignments, gaining and demonstrating leadership competencies, which they will document through a portfolio of their course experiences. The development of these portfolios is a highly practical and valuable takeaway for students looking to get a leg up as they ready themselves for their careers.
Outdoor Leadership: Technique, Common Sense & Self-Confidence
by John GrahamCovers all aspects of leadership, including forming a personal style, finding courage, making decisions, communicating effectively, building teams, coping with stress, and inspiring others.
Outdoor Navigation with GPS
by Stephen W. HinchFor outdoor adventurers who hike, fish, kayak, cross-country ski, or mountain bike in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help them reach their destination and return safely - but only if they know how to use it! Here is the guide to getting the most out of a GPS receiver, from basic consumer advice to advanced techniques. It even includes fun solo and team games that utilize GPS. Starting with essential definitions and moving on to creating waypoints, and using your GPS with a computer, this succinct book teaches the basics of navigation and outdoor GPS use. Advanced techniques are covered, such as creating custom maps, and new technologies are discussed, including using GPS-enabled mobile phones, and how to use GPS with Google Earth and Google Maps. With years of experience as a GPS instructor, Hinch is well-versed in all aspects of navigation and GPS use, and he covers them in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style.
Outdoor Program Administration: Principles and Practices
by Geoff Harrison Mat ErpeldingAs the outdoor recreation and education professions continue to become an essential part of an economically successful society, the need for effective and experienced administrators increases. Outdoor program administrators lead programs in universities, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, military, social services, and parks and recreation. The diversity of programming associated with outdoor recreation requires professionals to be adept at working in complex environments. The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) has become the definitive source for current and emerging recreation professionals in the various sectors. This book provides professionals with the information needed for improving administrative practices and serves as a desk reference for outdoor recreation administrators and as an upper-level textbook for students in outdoor recreation administration courses. This book is a reference to both held instructors and administrators alike.
Outdoor Recreation Management (Routledge Advances in Tourism)
by John Jenkins John PigramIt is now widely recognized that recreation is as important as work. This revealing book analyzes leisure and outdoor recreation in terms of both their management and their wider importance to society. Specifically, it: clarifies the link between leisure, recreation, tourism and resource management reviews contemporary outdoor recreation management and concepts critically examines approaches to outdoor recreation planning and management in diverse recreational settings considers the future of outdoor recreation and the potential influences of economic, social, political and technological developments. Wide-ranging and topical, it considers such issues as motivation and choice, provision for people with special needs, the impact of outdoor recreation on the environment, and outdoor recreation in both urban and rural contexts. This comprehensively revised second edition has many sections rewritten and expanded to reflect contemporary development in leisure and outdoor recreation management in countries such as Australia, Canada, the UK, the US and New Zealand. With an extensive bibliography of more than 500 references and including further reading sections and review questions, it is an essential student purchase and one of the most comprehensive and international accounts of outdoor recreation management available.
Outdoor Recreation: Environmental Impacts and Management
by Tim Stott David HuddartThis textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of various types of outdoor recreation, and how these can be best managed. As a field of study, recreational ecology is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, and the authors seek to develop a deeper understanding of both the role and function of the factors that influence visitor numbers and their impact. An accessible and comprehensive textbook, it features numerous types of outdoor recreational activities including hill walking, rock climbing, mountain marathons, skiing, scuba diving and more.Drawn from several global case studies, the authors estimate the current and future numbers involved in outdoor recreation, and how best these numbers can be managed. Effective visitor impact management actions arise from collaboration between recreation ecologists, social scientists, experienced recreation managers, recreation stakeholders and the recreationalists themselves: as such, this book will be multi-disciplinary in scope. This practical and engaging textbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of outdoor recreation and adventure tourism as well as practitioners and managers working in the field.
Outdoor School Essentials: Animal Tracks (Outdoor School)
by Odd DotOUTDOOR SCHOOL ESSENTIALS: ANIMAL TRACKS is your must-have companion to the wild. These pocket-sized books from Odd Dot have quick references for what you need to know while on your next outdoor adventure.Flip through for simple diagrams and full-color illustrations on animal, reptile, and fish spotting, animal tracks, and so much more.Made of durable Tyvek material, these books are meant to last through any adventure! Waterproof and tear-proof makes these the perfect pocket-sized trove of information for kids to take outside. They're also 100% washable and 100% fun!Easy to digest at a glance, these travel-friendly books are made even more beautiful with full-color, vintage-inspired art and highly visual diagrams.
Outdoor School Essentials: Survival Skills (Outdoor School)
by Odd DotOUTDOOR SCHOOL ESSENTIALS: SURVIVAL SKILLS is your must-have companion to the wild! These pocket-sized books from Odd Dot have quick references for what you need to know while on your next outdoor adventure. Flip through for simple diagrams and full-color illustrations on pitching tents, making a fire, first-aid, poisonous plants, dangerous animals, and more.Made of durable Tyvek material, these books are meant to last through any adventure! Waterproof and tear-proof makes these the perfect pocket-sized trove of information for kids to take outside. They're also 100% washable and 100% fun!Easy to digest at a glance, these travel-friendly books are made even more beautiful with full-color, vintage-inspired art and highly visual diagrams.
Outdoor School: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide (Outdoor School)
by Bridget HeosIn this next gift-worthy, full-color, definitive guide in the Outdoor School line, discover the rich possibilities of gardening.With over 400 pages of full-color, highly illustrated pages, Outdoor School is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. Fully illustrated, highly designed, gorgeous and interactive, this field guide to gardening includes:- Immersive activities to get you growing- Write-in sections to journal about experiences- Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned gardenersNo experience is required—only curiosity and courage. Inside you’ll find easy-to-follow instructions on how to:- Sprout plants from seed- Grow plants indoors and outdoors- Create delicious combinations of herbs and vegetables- Care for fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and beyond- Design the garden of your dreams and so much more!
Outdoor School: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide (Outdoor School)
by Jennifer Pharr Davis Haley BlevinsRewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: HIKING AND CAMPING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and nature lovers.Make every day an adventure with the included:- Immersive activities to get you exploring- Write-in sections to journal about experiences- Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature loversNo experience is required—only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to hiking and camping includes:- Planning your next adventure- Essential outdoor gear- First aid & survival- Navigation- How to handle extreme weather- Crossing dangerous terrain- Setting up camp- Building a fire in rain or shine- Games for the trail- Finding and filtering water- Animal tracks, calls, and sounds- Bird watching- Plant spotting- Rock hunting- What to do if you’re lostAnd so much more!
Outdoor School: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide (Outdoor School)
by Jennifer SwansonRewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: ROCK, FOSSIL, AND SHELL HUNTING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and rock collectors.Make every day an adventure with the included:- Immersive activities to get you exploring- Write-in sections to journal about experiences- Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature loversNo experience is required—only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to rocks, fossils & shells includes:- Digging, chiseling, hammering, and wading for rocks and minerals- Identifying rocks & minerals by location, texture, color, shape, and size- Determining between rocks, geodes, and space rocks- Finding fossils and setting up a dig site- Searching and snorkeling for shells- Storing and displaying your collectionAnd so much more!