A Voice for Earth is a collection of poems, essays, and stories that together give a voice to the ethical principles outlined in the Earth Charter. The Earth Charter was adopted in the year 2000 with the mission of addressing the economic, social, political, spiritual, and environmental problems confronting the world in the twenty-first century.Part 1 of the book, "Imagination into Principle," comprises Steven C. Rockefeller's behind-the-scenes summary of how the language ...

Although no one had ever followed North American monarch butterflies on their annual southward journey to Mexico and California, in the 1990s there were well-accepted assumptions about the nature and form of the migration. But to Robert Michael Pyle, a naturalist with long experience in monarch conservation, the received wisdom about the butterflies' long journey just didn't make sense. In the autumn of 1996 he set out to uncover the facts, to pursue the tide of "cinnamon sailors" on their...

An account of a cross-country adventure chasing butterflies: "Armchair travelers who love a good yarn will find Pyle's exuberance catching." — Seattle TimesPart road-trip tale, part travelogue of lost and found landscapes, all good-natured natural history, Mariposa Road tracks Bob Pyle's journey across the United States as he races against the calendar in his search for as many of the eight hundred American butterflies as he can find. Like Pyle's ...

Contents : Treasure Island The Jungle Book Gulliver's Travels White Fang The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood takes us to Sherwood Forest, where the brigand and his band of "merry men" rob from the rich to give to the poor—to the consternation of the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Jungle Book transports readers into a wondrous world where danger lurks behind every drooping vine and the law of the jungle is the key to survival. Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure ...

**One of America’s most esteemed natural history writers takes to the hills of the Pacific Northwest in search of Bigfoot—and finds the wildness within ourselves“A unique book in the bigfoot literature . . . that understands what most lifetime bigfooters eventually come to know: that bigfooting is about the journey more than the destination.” —Cliff Barackman, field researcher and star of Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot**Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to investiga...

Nature Matrix is a gathering of some of Robert Michael Pyle’s most significant, original, and timely expressions of a life immersed in the natural world, in all its splendor, power, and perilNature Matrix: New and Selected Essays contains sixteen pieces that encompass the philosophy, ethic, and aesthetic of Robert Michael Pyle. The essays range from Pyle’s experience as a young national park ranger in the Sierra Nevada to the streets of Manhattan;...

The inspiration for the film The Dark Divide starring David Cross and Debra Messing, one of America's most esteemed natural history writers takes to the hills in search of Bigfoot—and finds the wildness within ourselves.Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to investigate the legends of Sasquatch, Yale–trained ecologist Dr. Robert Pyle treks into the unprotected wilderness of the Dark Divide near Mount St. Helens, where he discovers both a giant fossil footprint...

A thrilling anthology of legendary adventure stories that have captivated readers for generations. This remarkable collection brings together some of the greatest adventure classics ever written, featuring unforgettable tales from renowned authors including Jonathan Swift, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Howard Pyle, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Filled with daring journeys, exotic landscapes, heroic characters, and extraordinary discoveries, these stories continue to inspire readers of all ag...

Every ruin tells a storyAcross the vast expanse of space and time lie the remnants of civilizations that reached for the stars—and vanished.Silent cities carved into asteroids. Derelict megastructures drifting between galaxies. Temples buried beneath the red sands of dead worlds.This book contains 13 bold tales of humanity’s encounters with these cosmic ruins. Think Indiana Jones meets Arthur C. Clarke.Follow determined xenoarchaeologists as...

Embark on an extraordinary voyage through the pages of 'Tales of Buccaneers: 50+ Sea Adventure Novels,' where the tumultuous seas and daring escapades are brilliantly brought to life. This anthology is a grand tapestry of nautical narratives, ranging from the atmospheric Gothic tales of Edgar Allan Poe to the thrilling exploits reminiscent of Jules Verne's scientific romances. The collection paints a vivid picture of maritime adventure in a variety of styles, from the suspenseful thrillers...

This set includes five tales of extraordinary heroism, marvelous intrigue, and exceptional courage that have inspired and amazed people for generations. Gulliver's Travels is Jonathan Swift's comic tale of an Englishman who journeys to four fantastical and exotic lands filled with unforgettable characters, from the pint-size Lilliputians to the giant Brobdingnagians. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood takes us to Sherwood Forest, where the brigand and his band of "merry men" rob from the r...

In 'The Sea's Ruthless Gamble,' readers will embark on a journey through the turbulent waters of classic maritime adventure. This anthology, featuring six riveting novels, captures the multifaceted nature of seafaring life. From the harrowing challenges faced by intrepid sailors to the enchantments of distant shores, this collection explores the relentless power of the sea. The narratives vary from suspenseful adventures and moral dilemmas to romantic escapades and mystical encounters, cre...