From nineteenth-century paintings of Arab marauders to our current fascination with New Age shamanism, Root explores and explodes the consumption of the Other as a source of violence, passion, and spirituality. This fascinating book raises important and uncomfortable questions a…
"In Driven Wild, Paul Sutter traces the intellectual and cultural roots of the modern wilderness movement from about 1910 through the 1930s, with tightly drawn portraits of four Wilderness Society founders - Aldo Leopold, Robert Sterling Yard, Benton MacKaye, and Bob Marshall. E…
Walton gives families living with autism a road map to rediscover joy, fun, and togetherness that bypasses the information on therapy and advocacy that dominates other books, and puts the focus on back family fun, featuring more than 50 activities, adventures, and celebrations.
This updated reference prepares readers to manage medical emergencies caused by environmental encounters, including injury prevention and respect for natural environments. With explanations and practical advice, it covers emergencies such as altitude illness, burns, motion sickn…