A guide to listening to songbirds—the key to observing nature in a whole new way. Includes audio of bird vocalizations!A lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided in his work and teaching by three basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit; an...

**"This book is fabulous and takes you close inside the wild world, where you feel the creatures whispering your old name."—Craig Foster, My Octopus TeacherLearn how to decode the secret conversations of wild animals all around you.From a Yellowstone naturalist and expert in animal language comes “a tantalizing guide to revamping our approach to wild things.” (WSJ) Growing up in rural New York, as a young man George Bumann learned to track deer and turkeys...

An endearing, funny picture book about friendship and moving to a new town – accompanied with adorable illustrations of a golden retriever puppy and mischievous squirrels.Pouncy the Peppy Puppy is a heartwarming story about an orphaned, rambunctious golden retriever who is rescued by a shy man that just moved to Pouncy’s strange, squirrel-infested town. Pouncy's friendship helps the man overcome his shyness, while the puppy's playful personality saves the city from...

TV survival shows and survival schools are more popular than ever; Paleo diets are proving to be more than just a passing trend; and free-range parenting is gaining steady momentum. So in an age when living in a modern society often equates to comfort and ease, why is it that we are so interested in these primal aspects of being human when they are no longer really necessary? Why are we still so fascinated with making fire or stone tools in this social media-driven digital age? Why are we ...

Offers expert instruction and in-the-field advice for the novice and experienced tracker.

A comprehensive, practical, and reliable guide to finding food in the woods and living off the land, by respected wilderness survivalists.With text by wilderness survivalists, the information in How to Eat in the Woods is tried, trusted, and true. One of the most complete books written on the subject, this portable guide includes essential information on how to track, trap, kill, and prepare various types of animals; select bait, land fish, and clean and c...

Humans once relied on the calls of wild animals to understand the natural world and their place within it. Now, this remarkable guide reveals what our ancestors knew long ago—that tuning in to the owl in the tree, the deer in the gully, can tell us important information and help us feel connected to our wild community.In Eavesdropping on Animals, George Bumann shares the fascinating stories and insights he has gained from studying wildlife around the world for more than fo...

A visually stunning, comprehensive resource on North America's birds of prey, from the award-winning birder and author of Gulls Simplified.Always a popular group of birds, raptors symbolize freedom and fierceness, and in Pete Dunne's definitive guide, these traits are portrayed in hundreds of stunning color photographs showing raptors up close, in flight, and in action—fighting, hunting, and nesting.These gorgeous photographs enhance the comprehensi...

Unique encounters with wild birds from the acclaimed scientist and "a dedicated watcher happy to knock down the fourth wall of zoology" ( The Wall Street Journal ).In his modern classics One Man's Owl and Mind of the Raven, Bernd Heinrich has written memorably about his relationships with wild ravens and a great horned owl. In One Wild Bird at a Time, Heinrich returns to his gre...

One of the world’s leading neuroscientists teams up with an accomplished writer to debunk the popular left-brain/right-brain theory and offer an exciting new way of thinking about our minds.For the past fifty years, popular culture has led us to believe in the left-brain vs. right-brain theory of personality types. Right-brain people, we’ve been told, are artistic, intuitive, and thoughtful, while left-brain people tend to be more analytical, logical, and objective...

A practical guide for outdoor activities, this classic resource by a wilderness expert is packed with illustrated survival skills and advice.Broken down into four essential sections, Sustenance, Warmth, Orientation and Safety, this useful manual reveals time-tested outdoor skills, including how to catch game without a gun, what plants to eat (full-color illustrations of these make identification simple), how to build a warm shelter, make clothing, protect yourself ...

Expand your ramen repertoire with these inventive recipes in the bestselling cookbook series!Ramen is fast, easy, and filling, but what can be done to spruce it up and give it a whole new life? In this collection, featured on the Today show and the Food Network, there are 101 answers to that question, with recipes for:* Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup* Summer Garden Soup* Zucchini Salad* Creamy Beef and Broccoli Noodles* Ramen ...