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Beyond Control

The Mississippi River’s New Channel to the Gulf of Mexico

by James F. Barnett Jr. ...

Series series America's Third Coast Series
Beyond Control reveals the Mississippi as a waterway of change, unnaturally confined by ever-larger levees and control structures. During the great flood of 1973, the current scoured a hole beneath the main structure near Baton Rouge and enlarged a pre-existing football-field-size crater. That night the Mississippi River nearly changed its course for a shorter and steeper path to the sea. Such a ... Read more

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Beyond Control reveals the Mississippi as a waterway of change, unnaturally confined by ever-larger levees and control structures. During the great flood of 1973, the current scoured a hole beneath the main structure near Baton Rouge and enlarged a pre-existing football-field-size crater. That night the Mississippi River nearly changed its course for a shorter and steeper path to the sea. Such a
... Read more
A River Rules My Life

by Mona Anderson ...

The original and all-time classic of high-country station life in New ZealandMount Algidus, the author's home, was one of the great high-country sheep stations of Canterbury, New Zealand. It occupied a mountain range between two ice rivers and lay in the very shadow of the Southern Alps.Published with the Mona Anderson estate as a beautiful hard-back, this new edition brings back the isolated ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The original and all-time classic of high-country station life in New ZealandMount Algidus, the author's home, was one of the great high-country sheep stations of Canterbury, New Zealand. It occupied a mountain range between two ice rivers and lay in the very shadow of the Southern Alps.Published with the Mona Anderson estate as a beautiful hard-back, this new edition brings back the isolated
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A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

Enriched edition. A Transcendental Journey Through Nature, Philosophy, and Reflections

by Henry David Thoreau, Graham Montrose ...

In "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers," Henry David Thoreau presents a profound exploration of Nature and human introspection, as he recounts a canoe trip he undertook with his brother. Rich with lyrical prose and philosophical musings, Thoreau's narrative captures the serene beauty of the American landscape while pondering themes of solitude, transcendentalism, and the interconnection ... Read more

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In "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers," Henry David Thoreau presents a profound exploration of Nature and human introspection, as he recounts a canoe trip he undertook with his brother. Rich with lyrical prose and philosophical musings, Thoreau's narrative captures the serene beauty of the American landscape while pondering themes of solitude, transcendentalism, and the interconnection
... Read more
Heartbeats in the Muck

The History, Sea Life, and Environment of New York Harbor

by John Waldman ...

"Gives the reader a sense of lost New York, of the incredibly rich and biologically diverse ecosystem that once was the lower Hudson River estuary." —Ted Steinberg, author of Gotham UnboundHeartbeats in the Muck traces the incredible arc of New York Harbor's environmental history. Once a pristine estuary bristling with oysters and striped bass and visited by sharks, porpoises, and seals, the ... Read more

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"Gives the reader a sense of lost New York, of the incredibly rich and biologically diverse ecosystem that once was the lower Hudson River estuary." —Ted Steinberg, author of Gotham UnboundHeartbeats in the Muck traces the incredible arc of New York Harbor's environmental history. Once a pristine estuary bristling with oysters and striped bass and visited by sharks, porpoises, and seals, the
... Read more
The Amazon River | Major Rivers of the World Series Grade 4 | Children's Geography & Cultures Books

by Baby Professor ...

Here’s another great river that you ought to read about - the Amazon. It is important because it feeds the Amazon Rainforest and its wildlife. Remember that the Amazon is considered the “last frontier” because it is the biggest rainforest in the world. If you don’t read and learn about it, how are you to care for it? Start acquiring knowledge through this book. ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

Here’s another great river that you ought to read about - the Amazon. It is important because it feeds the Amazon Rainforest and its wildlife. Remember that the Amazon is considered the “last frontier” because it is the biggest rainforest in the world. If you don’t read and learn about it, how are you to care for it? Start acquiring knowledge through this book.
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The US Geography Book Grade 6: Deserts, Lakes, Rivers and Mountain Ranges | Children's Geography & Culture Books

by Baby Professor ...

Don’t just focus on the names of states, take a look at the geography of the US too. The US covers a huge land area and in it are deserts, lakes, rivers and mountain ranges. Because of its geography, it is home to many kinds of flora and fauna. Reading will help you learn, even if you can’t travel. Grab a copy now! ... Read more

$4.49 CAD

Don’t just focus on the names of states, take a look at the geography of the US too. The US covers a huge land area and in it are deserts, lakes, rivers and mountain ranges. Because of its geography, it is home to many kinds of flora and fauna. Reading will help you learn, even if you can’t travel. Grab a copy now!
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Heads above Water

The Inside Story of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program

by Robert L. Gulley ...

Series series Kathie and Ed Cox Jr. Books on Conservation Leadership, sponsored by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University
Since the 1950s, competing interests for use of Edwards Aquifer resources—the primary source of water for more than two million people in south central Texas—were at war. They had tried many times to resolve their differences about how to conserve, allocate, and use the water, but had always failed.Finally, under the patient leadership of Robert Gulley, thirty-nine diverse stakeholders reached a ... Read more

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Since the 1950s, competing interests for use of Edwards Aquifer resources—the primary source of water for more than two million people in south central Texas—were at war. They had tried many times to resolve their differences about how to conserve, allocate, and use the water, but had always failed.Finally, under the patient leadership of Robert Gulley, thirty-nine diverse stakeholders reached a
... Read more
The Nile River | Major Rivers of the World Series Grade 4 | Children's Geography & Cultures Books

by Baby Professor ...

The Nile River has been flowing for generations, and with it, history was made. In this book, you are going to read and learn about the Nile River as one of the major and most historic rivers in the world. It’s important to learn about geography to fully grasp its cultural context too. Go ahead and grab a copy today. ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

The Nile River has been flowing for generations, and with it, history was made. In this book, you are going to read and learn about the Nile River as one of the major and most historic rivers in the world. It’s important to learn about geography to fully grasp its cultural context too. Go ahead and grab a copy today.
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River of Love

by Velma Merritt ...

Meg, a teacher on summer break, plans to have a relaxing summer working at Rivers View Resort. Can she endure the summer working with the new manager who irritates and fascinates her? As she begins to love, can she survive losing James, a man she can never haveor is love even possible? ... Read more

$4.85 CAD

Meg, a teacher on summer break, plans to have a relaxing summer working at Rivers View Resort. Can she endure the summer working with the new manager who irritates and fascinates her? As she begins to love, can she survive losing James, a man she can never haveor is love even possible?
... Read more
River of Contrasts

The Texas Colorado

by Margie Crisp ...

Series series River Books, Sponsored by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University
Writer and artist Margie Crisp has traveled the length of Texas’ Colorado River, which rises in Dawson County, south of Lubbock, and flows 860 miles southeast across the state to its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico at Matagorda Bay. Echoing the truth of Heraclitus’s ancient dictum, the river’s character changes dramatically from its dusty headwaters on the High Plains to its meandering presence on the ... Read more

$21.59 CAD

Writer and artist Margie Crisp has traveled the length of Texas’ Colorado River, which rises in Dawson County, south of Lubbock, and flows 860 miles southeast across the state to its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico at Matagorda Bay. Echoing the truth of Heraclitus’s ancient dictum, the river’s character changes dramatically from its dusty headwaters on the High Plains to its meandering presence on the
... Read more
Searching for Home Waters

A Brook Trout Pilgrimage

by Michael K. Steinberg ...

The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is an iconic species among fly anglers and cold-water conservationists in eastern North America. This fish registers as a powerful symbol for its beauty and its imagery in art and literature. Its presence also tells us a great deal about the health of the larger environment. When an angler has a brook trout in hand, there is confidence that the water is ... Read more

$43.28 CAD

The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is an iconic species among fly anglers and cold-water conservationists in eastern North America. This fish registers as a powerful symbol for its beauty and its imagery in art and literature. Its presence also tells us a great deal about the health of the larger environment. When an angler has a brook trout in hand, there is confidence that the water is
... Read more
Headwaters

The Adventures, Obsession and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman

by Dylan Tomine ...

Christmas Island. The Russian Arctic. Argentine Patagonia. Japan. Cuba. British Columbia.Dylan Tomine takes us to the far reaches of the planet in search of fish and adventure, with keen insight, a strong stomach and plenty of laughs along the way. Closer to home, he wades deeper into his beloved steelhead rivers of the Pacific Northwest and the politics of saving them. Tomine celebrates the joy ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

Christmas Island. The Russian Arctic. Argentine Patagonia. Japan. Cuba. British Columbia.Dylan Tomine takes us to the far reaches of the planet in search of fish and adventure, with keen insight, a strong stomach and plenty of laughs along the way. Closer to home, he wades deeper into his beloved steelhead rivers of the Pacific Northwest and the politics of saving them. Tomine celebrates the joy
... Read more
愛河漫遊：永浴愛河文史旅遊大攻略

Love River Strolling

by 沈政璋 ...

醫生作家　文史工作者沈政璋耗時三年，繼《鹽埕漫遊》後另一大作大器文創廖繼稔◎水彩畫家賴怡蓁傾心繪製精美揷圖✽ ✽ ✽魂縈夢迴到高雄，只為愛河走一回！用一條愛河，是可以把整個高雄串起來的……是像珍珠一樣串起高雄美麗的城市風貌。──沈政璋每個城市的故事一定是從一條河開始……一條河的前生今世，往往也是預視我們未來的管道。──李偉文∕牙醫師．作家．環保志工世界上偉大的城市，必有偉大的河流水路。而偉大的水路，必先有打從心裡尊重，且向水學習，與水和平共生共存的住民。──謝一麟∕三餘書店愛河流過高雄這座城，也流經城裡每個高雄人的生命之中……愛河不僅是一條城市之河，更是生命之流，容納生死也包容悲歡。──邱承漢∕捌地方生活<... ... Read more

$11.55 CAD

醫生作家　文史工作者沈政璋耗時三年，繼《鹽埕漫遊》後另一大作大器文創廖繼稔◎水彩畫家賴怡蓁傾心繪製精美揷圖✽ ✽ ✽魂縈夢迴到高雄，只為愛河走一回！用一條愛河，是可以把整個高雄串起來的……是像珍珠一樣串起高雄美麗的城市風貌。──沈政璋每個城市的故事一定是從一條河開始……一條河的前生今世，往往也是預視我們未來的管道。──李偉文∕牙醫師．作家．環保志工世界上偉大的城市，必有偉大的河流水路。而偉大的水路，必先有打從心裡尊重，且向水學習，與水和平共生共存的住民。──謝一麟∕三餘書店愛河流過高雄這座城，也流經城裡每個高雄人的生命之中……愛河不僅是一條城市之河，更是生命之流，容納生死也包容悲歡。──邱承漢∕捌地方生活<...
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How to Fish

The funny and wise book on fishing - for experts and armchair anglers alike

by Christopher Yates ...

Sitting on a riverbank, with rod and line, must count as one of the most relaxing and enjoyable – yet occasionally frustrating – experiences known to man.Chris Yates discovered the joys of fishing early in life and was quickly hooked by its pleasures. Many years later, he is still content to sit, day after day, observing the quirks of different fish and losing track of time. For him, fishing is ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Sitting on a riverbank, with rod and line, must count as one of the most relaxing and enjoyable – yet occasionally frustrating – experiences known to man.Chris Yates discovered the joys of fishing early in life and was quickly hooked by its pleasures. Many years later, he is still content to sit, day after day, observing the quirks of different fish and losing track of time. For him, fishing is
... Read more
Vivre en castor

Histoires de cohabitations et de réconciliation

by Rémi Luglia ...

Series series Hors collection
Considéré comme « nuisible », le castor d’Europe était proche de l’extinction à la fin du XIXe siècle. Il est alors sauvé par des mesures innovantes de protection. Bien rares sont les espèces menacées qui connaissent un tel rétablissement, faisant ainsi de son cas un exemple.Pourtant, son retour dans des cours d’eau anthropisés pose la question de sa cohabitation avec l’homme. Sa réussite s’avère ... Read more

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Considéré comme « nuisible », le castor d’Europe était proche de l’extinction à la fin du XIXe siècle. Il est alors sauvé par des mesures innovantes de protection. Bien rares sont les espèces menacées qui connaissent un tel rétablissement, faisant ainsi de son cas un exemple.Pourtant, son retour dans des cours d’eau anthropisés pose la question de sa cohabitation avec l’homme. Sa réussite s’avère
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Είναι ένα ποτάμι ζωντανό;

Ένα ταξίδι στις ζωές των ποταμών του κόσμου

Translated by Μιχάλης Μακρόπουλος ...

by Robert Macfarlane ...

Series series Οξυγόνο
Η μοίρα μας, τώρα κι ανέκαθεν, ρέει μαζί με τη μοίρα των ποταμών.Στο πιο προσωπικό και πολιτικό του βιβλίο, ο πολυβραβευμένος Robert Macfarlane διερευνά μια πανάρχαια όσο και καίρια ιδέα: οι ποταμοί δεν είναι μόνο ύλη προς ανθρώπινη εκμετάλλευση, αλλά ζωντανές οντότητες, και ως τέτοιες πρέπει να αναγνωρίζονται, τόσο στη φαντασία όσο και στο δίκαιο.Ταξιδεύοντας σε τόπους που αποδίδει με έξοχες ... Read more

$22.56 CAD

Η μοίρα μας, τώρα κι ανέκαθεν, ρέει μαζί με τη μοίρα των ποταμών.Στο πιο προσωπικό και πολιτικό του βιβλίο, ο πολυβραβευμένος Robert Macfarlane διερευνά μια πανάρχαια όσο και καίρια ιδέα: οι ποταμοί δεν είναι μόνο ύλη προς ανθρώπινη εκμετάλλευση, αλλά ζωντανές οντότητες, και ως τέτοιες πρέπει να αναγνωρίζονται, τόσο στη φαντασία όσο και στο δίκαιο.Ταξιδεύοντας σε τόπους που αποδίδει με έξοχες
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Thelon

A River Sanctuary

by David F. Pelly ...

David Pelly tells the Thelon's story, exploring the mystery of Man's relationship with this special place in the heart of Canada's vast Arctic barrenlands. From Thanadelthur and Telaruk to J.W. Tyrrell, John Hornby and Eric Morse, the history is detailed, complete and exciting. The Thelon is the setting for a compelling Canadian adventure tale -- with all its drama, intrigue, joy and tragedy. But ... Read more

$7.28 CAD

David Pelly tells the Thelon's story, exploring the mystery of Man's relationship with this special place in the heart of Canada's vast Arctic barrenlands. From Thanadelthur and Telaruk to J.W. Tyrrell, John Hornby and Eric Morse, the history is detailed, complete and exciting. The Thelon is the setting for a compelling Canadian adventure tale -- with all its drama, intrigue, joy and tragedy. But
... Read more
Coming Down the Seine

by Robert Gibbings ...

Series Book 7 - Lost & Found
"Four hundred miles from source to mouth - just twice the length of the Thames. There was scarcely a yard of it that I hadn't touched, from its first cress-bordered trickle to the board highways where cyclopean buttresses of chalk hold back the hills."One of the Europe's most celebrated rivers, the Seine stretches from the fertile plains of Burgundy to the English Channel at Le Havre. Starting at ... Read more

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"Four hundred miles from source to mouth - just twice the length of the Thames. There was scarcely a yard of it that I hadn't touched, from its first cress-bordered trickle to the board highways where cyclopean buttresses of chalk hold back the hills."One of the Europe's most celebrated rivers, the Seine stretches from the fertile plains of Burgundy to the English Channel at Le Havre. Starting at
... Read more
Our Miraculous Trees, Oceans, Rivers and Lakes

by Hseham Amrahs ...

It is often said that our world resides in a small seed. In the same way, a small seed has a whole tree inside it. These trees and plants are our first mothers. Their leaves, flowers, roots, fruits and seeds are a part of our daily diet and provide us nutrition. Without these trees our world is incomplete. They provide us with not only food but also provide us with oxygen. They absorb carbon ... Read more

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It is often said that our world resides in a small seed. In the same way, a small seed has a whole tree inside it. These trees and plants are our first mothers. Their leaves, flowers, roots, fruits and seeds are a part of our daily diet and provide us nutrition. Without these trees our world is incomplete. They provide us with not only food but also provide us with oxygen. They absorb carbon
... Read more
The Three Major Rivers of the East Coast : James, Hudson, St. Lawrence | US Geography Book Grade 5 | Children's Geography & Cultures Books

by Baby Professor ...

Read this book to learn about the three major rivers of the east coast namely the rivers James, Hudson and St. Lawrence. Understand the importance of these rivers to the wildlife, communities and industries along their shores. Trace where these three rivers pass before they reach the Atlantic Ocean. Start reading today. ... Read more

$5.12 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Read this book to learn about the three major rivers of the east coast namely the rivers James, Hudson and St. Lawrence. Understand the importance of these rivers to the wildlife, communities and industries along their shores. Trace where these three rivers pass before they reach the Atlantic Ocean. Start reading today.
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Old Times on the Upper Mississippi

Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863

by George Byron Merrick ...

"We know of no better account, from the inside, of steamboating." -American Historical Review, 1909"It is impossible to read of such devil-may-care steamboating without a regret that there is none of it to be had these days."-New York Times Book Review, 1969"A well proportioned well written and vivid account." -Athenium, 1909George Merrick (1841-1931), in a variety of capacities, sailed up and ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

"We know of no better account, from the inside, of steamboating." -American Historical Review, 1909"It is impossible to read of such devil-may-care steamboating without a regret that there is none of it to be had these days."-New York Times Book Review, 1969"A well proportioned well written and vivid account." -Athenium, 1909George Merrick (1841-1931), in a variety of capacities, sailed up and
... Read more
101 Favorite Saltwater Flies

History, Tying Tips, and Fishing Strategies

by David Klausmeyer ...

101 Favorite Saltwater Flies is the latest fly-tying manual from acclaimed writer David Klausmeyer, to complement his recent volumes, 101 Favorite Dry Flies and 101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies. If you’re a tier yearning for detailed information on the hottest new saltwater flies, this book has them all. The flies here are divided into groups to showcase the best situations to use them, and each ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

101 Favorite Saltwater Flies is the latest fly-tying manual from acclaimed writer David Klausmeyer, to complement his recent volumes, 101 Favorite Dry Flies and 101 Favorite Nymphs and Wet Flies. If you’re a tier yearning for detailed information on the hottest new saltwater flies, this book has them all. The flies here are divided into groups to showcase the best situations to use them, and each
... Read more
Angling Days

A Fly Fisher's Journals

by Robert DeMott ...

“From the very first, it seems, fishing was a respite and a therapy along with all of its other potentially redemptive qualities.” —Robert DeMottSpanning more than forty-five years, Angling Days is a collection of Robert DeMott’s numerous journal entries, each a small essay in itself, jotted down during the placid moments of fishing in and along the streams and rivers of North America. Through his ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

“From the very first, it seems, fishing was a respite and a therapy along with all of its other potentially redemptive qualities.” —Robert DeMottSpanning more than forty-five years, Angling Days is a collection of Robert DeMott’s numerous journal entries, each a small essay in itself, jotted down during the placid moments of fishing in and along the streams and rivers of North America. Through his
... Read more
ACA's Beginner's Guide to Fly Casting

Featuring the Twelve Casts You Need to Know

by John L. Field ...

In The ACA's Beginner's Guide to Fly Casting: Featuring the Twelve Casts You Need to Know, John Field, tournament caster and FFI Master Casting Instructor, teaches and explains the fundamentals of fly casting, step by step. John shares the casting games of the American Casting Association and its 110 years of proven methods. This guide also includes learning tips from champion casters Steve Rajeff ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

In The ACA's Beginner's Guide to Fly Casting: Featuring the Twelve Casts You Need to Know, John Field, tournament caster and FFI Master Casting Instructor, teaches and explains the fundamentals of fly casting, step by step. John shares the casting games of the American Casting Association and its 110 years of proven methods. This guide also includes learning tips from champion casters Steve Rajeff
... Read more

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