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Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
by Firefly Books (Hardcover)

Mark Kurlansky
Salt: A World History
by Penguin (Non-Classics) (Paperback) (Release Date: 2003-01-28)

Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, Kurlansky's kaleidoscopic history is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.

Chris Pellant
Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals (Smithsonian Handbooks)
by DK ADULT (Paperback)

The Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals combines 600 vivid full--color photos with descriptions of more than 500 specimens. This authoritative and systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, marks a new generation of identification guides. Each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics of the rock or mineral and distinguishing features. Color--coded bands provide a clear, at--a--glance facts for quick reference. In addition, each mineral entry features an illustration showing the crystal system to which the mineral belongs. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Rocks and Minerals explains what rocks or minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. To help in the initial stages of rock identification, a clear visual key illustrates the differences between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, then guides ...

Aldo Leopold
Sand County Almanac (Outdoor Essays & Reflections)
by Ballantine Books (Mass Market Paperback) (Release Date: 1986-12-12)

Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope--and How to Find Them
by Cambridge University Press (Hardcover)

A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as 'the home astronomer's "bible"', Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a small telescope and for each object there is information on the current state of our astronomical knowledge. Revised and updated, this new edition contains a chapter with ten new spreads describing spectacular deep sky objects visible from the southern hemisphere, and tips on observing the upcoming transits of Venus. It also discusses Dobsonian telescopes, with hints on using personal computers and the Internet as aids for planning an observing session. Also new to this edition are redrawn "Guidepost" figures at the beginning of each season chapter that allow readers to visualize a three-dimensional view of the sky's dome; redesigned seasonal object layouts that provide more space ...

Mark Kurlansky
Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World
by Walker & Company (Hardcover)

Edward Abbey
Desert Solitaire
by Ballantine Books (Mass Market Paperback) (Release Date: 1985-01-12)

Andy Hillstrand, Johnathan Hillstrand, Malcolm MacPherson
Time Bandit: Two Brothers, the Bering Sea, and One of the World's Deadliest Jobs
by Tantor Media (CD)

The thrilling and amazing adventures of the Hillstrand brothers, maverick fishermen on the Bering Sea and the stars of the Discovery Channel's top-rated series Deadliest Catch.

Alex Steffen
Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
by Abrams (Paperback)

Worldchanging is packed with information, resources, reviews, and ideas that give readers access to the tools they need to build a better future. Written by a diverse collaborative of innovators, Worldchanging demonstrates that the means for making a difference lie all around us. This team of top-notch writers, brought together by Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen, includes Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, Geekcore founder Ethan Zuckerman, and sustainable food expert Anne Lappé, among many others. Each chapter offers practical answers to important questions, such as: Why does buying locally produced food make sense? What steps can we take to influence our workplace toward sustainability? How can we travel, live, work, and learn in world-changing ways? How, in short, can we participate in building a better future locally and globally? Worldchanging proves that a life that is sustainably prosperous, thoughtful and democratic, dynamic and peaceful, is ...

Roger W. Sinnott
Sky & Telescope's Pocket Sky Atlas
by Sky Publishing (Spiral-bound)

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