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Author
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The complete story of snow, this is the first book to fully examine snow as a historical, cultural, and scientific phenomenon.From "Winter Wonderland" to "Snowmageddon," we've had a long, love-hate relationship with snow. This entertaining look at snow in all its delightful and fearsome manifestations delves into science, history, economics, and popular culture to examine snow's enduring hold on the imagination. Through profiles and anecdotes, the...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless...
Author
Publisher
Heliconia Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Backpacking in the winter months can be exhilarating, refreshing, and, with the help of this book, remarkably safe and comfortable too! All it takes is some good planning and learning some tricks to keep warm, dry and happy. Whether you're new to backpacking in the winter months and looking to make your first experience as warm and enjoyable as possible, or a practiced winter backpacker interested in making day trips and camping trips more comfortable,...
Author
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. BASIC ILLUSTRATED Winter Hiking and Camping Discover how to: Prepare for your trip Choose proper equipment Select safe and warm clothing...
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
"Take a deeper look at the unique, hidden beauty of winter with the world's foremost snowflake expert and photographer.The Snowflake: Winter's Frozen Art is filled with a blizzard of breathtaking, close-up, highly detailed photographs of snow crystals. The book is written in a lighthearted, popular-science tone and focuses on what snowflakes are, how they form in clouds, why they have sixfold symmetry, why they have facets and branches, and the many...
10) Ultralight winter travel: the ultimate guide to lightweight winter camping, hiking, and backpacking
Author
Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Torrey House Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Skier and debut author Ayja Bounous explores threats to the winters and watershed in the face of climate change and the far-reaching impacts of a diminishing snowpack on the American West-not only from ecological and economic perspectives, but also in regard to emotional and psychological health, as she realizes how deeply her personal relationships are tied to the snow-covered mountains of Utah's Wasatch range. -- from Amazon.
12) AMC guide to winter hiking & camping: everything you need to plan your next cold-weather adventure
Author
Publisher
Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The Art of Patience is an account of an expedition to the mountains of Tibet in search of the elusive snow leopard. After recovering from an accident, adventurer Sylvain Tesson and his traveling companions embraced the virtues of patience and silence, and were rewarded when the snow leopard revealed itself"--
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Looks at how an international group is working to preserve Afghanistan's wildlife in the wake of years of war, describing how they have risked their safety to create a national park, perform wildlife surveys, and fight poaching.
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