This gorgeously illustrated, full-color graphic novel omnibus relates the epic tale of a band of heroic mice on a quest to save their kingdom. Though its beautiful artwork and engaging animal heroes recall the work of Beatrix Potter, its storytelling has the dark grandeur of "The Lord of the Rings." Villard Books
Forty-one essays on various aspects of hunting, including pieces by Jimmy Carter, Peter Matthiessen, Rick Bass, Edward Abbey, A.B. Guthrie Jr., Barry Lopez, Terry Tempest Williams, David Stalling, Ronald Jager, Gary Wolfe, Tom Beck, Ann Causey, and Jim Harrison. Issues reflected in this book are those of respect for prey, hunter conduct, and the ...
Join the Mouse Guard and defend the Mouse Territories against predators and dangers, in this roleplaying game based on the acclaimed Mouse Guard comic book series! Players form their own Mouse Guard patrol and attempt to complete missions while the Game Master takes on the roles of the weather, animals, and the wilderness, all trying to thwart the ...
"But hell, I do like to write letters. Much easier than writing books." And write letters Ed Abbey did. In his famous -- or infamous -- 45-year career, Abbey's cards and letters became as legendary as his books for their wit, vitriol, and ability to speak truth to power. Published here for the first time, the letters offer a fascinating, often ...
Between 1951 and his death in 1989, Edward Abbey amassed 21 volumes of his personal journals. This collection of excerpts constitutes an autobiography, chronicling his youthful travels, the gradual evolution of his obsessive love for the American West, his romances and marriages, the genesis of many of his writing projects, and his activities as a ...
These 71 poems are the only examples of Abbey's poetry available. None of them were published in his lifetime, though he was a prolific and passionate poet from the early 1950s until his death. As both Abbey and the volume's editor (his longtime friend David Peterson) state, the poems are not meant to be great poetry, but a unique insight into the ...
First published in 1999, this text has become a standard in seminary and university classrooms. This edition was revised with special attention to deepening and broadening the theological interpretations of issues related to gender, class, and race. Maps and illustrations are included.
Respected scholar Petersen provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the prophetic literature. He takes into account the major advances in current research as he examines both the later prophets as well as the Hebrew texts that describe the work and words of Israel's prophets.
Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More ...
A freelance writer provides tips on writing about the natural world, including instructive conversations with friends, hints for journal-keeping, advice on business matters, and numerous examples of good prose.
Between 1951 and his death in 1989, Edward Abbey amassed 21 volumes of his personal journals. This collection of excerpts constitutes an autobiography, chronicling his youthful travels, the gradual evolution of his obsessive love for the American West, his romances and marriages, the genesis of many of his writing projects, and his activities as a ...
Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation is a textbook on origins that provides alternative explanations-- based on biblical premises--to counteract secular evolutionary theories.
David Peterson del Mar centres his history of violence against wives on the state of Oregon. What causes such violence? Has it changed over time? How does it relate to the state of society as a whole? And how have women tried to stop it, resist it, escape it? These are the questions Peterson del Mar pursues. Thousands of documented divorce cases ...
Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More ...
earth writers, "The Nearby Faraway" reads like an abridged autobiography of the writer's life and travels (both geographical and spiritual). A dedicated naturalist and writer's writer, David Petersen spends a lot of time outdoors in the Rocky Mountain West. His most recent titles include "Ghost Grizzlies" and "A Hunter's Heart".
"For more than half a century A. B. Guthrie Jr. was the true voice of the real West. Guthrie recorded it best because he knew it best, because he actually lived the calamitous transition from Old West to New. Blue Hen's Chick is personal and historical narrative at its most honorable and artistic."--David L. Petersen "The writing skills and the ...
"Project X" is an Oracle database which runs on Windows and the Mac. It offers menu-driven database tools and a programming language similar to Visual Basic. This book takes readers through the basics of "Project X" and teaches them how to create databases and use "Project X" as a single-user database. It covers more advanced options, such as ...
Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More ...
Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More ...
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