Bears of the North
Bears of the North

Author: Wayne Lynch

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1421439425

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An unprecedented visual and scientific journey into the secret world of bears. In Bears of the North, renowned wildlife photographer, naturalist, and bestselling author Wayne Lynch offers us a work of scintillating science and stunning beauty. Following polar bears, brown bears, and American and Asiatic black bears through the seasons, this journey is an insider's view of hibernation's mysteries and the birth of cubs in winter; the mating rituals and voracious appetites of spring; hunting, fishing, and encounters with neighbors during summer; and the feeding frenzy and exuberant play of autumn. Dispelling the stereotypes and untruths—but none of the magic—surrounding these magnificent animals, Lynch comments on the latest scientific discoveries related to the biology, behavior, and ecology of bears. He describes how satellite telemetry has revealed the purpose behind the meanderings of bears and the great distances they sometimes cover on land and in water. He also shows how DNA analysis can teach us about the relatedness of bears within a population, even revealing the identity of a particular cub's father. Taking us out into the wilds of the tundra and forests to share his firsthand observations of the marvelous bears of the Northern Hemisphere, Lynch describes their survival strategies and the threats they face from habitat fragmentation and global climate change. Lynch's fascinating narrative is enhanced by over 150 gorgeous, original color photographs that capture bears in their habitats, including appearances of the elusive moon bear, fierce polar bear battles, and rare images of mothers' intimate moments with their cubs. Informed by Lynch's nearly forty years of experience observing and photographing bears in the wild, and aided by sophisticated digital photo technologies, Bears of the North is an unrivaled collection of enthralling and informative portraits of bears in their natural environments.

Cold Summer Wind
Cold Summer Wind

Author: Clayton Klein

Publisher: Fowlerville, Mich. : Wilderness Adventure Books

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13:

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Account of Clayton and Darrell Klun's canoeing adventures, primarily in the NWT but also in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

City of the Plague God
City of the Plague God

Author: Sarwat Chadda

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2021-01-12

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1368066631

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Thirteen-year-old Sikander Aziz has to team up with the hero Gilgamesh in order to stop Nergal, the ancient god of plagues, from wiping out the population of Manhattan in this adventure based on Mesopotamian mythology.

The Man Who Licks Rocks
The Man Who Licks Rocks

Author: Raymond J. Mongeau

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-04-29

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1525571664

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The earth is constantly changing, as it has for the past 4.6 billion years. The massive geological shifts that have happened over earth’s long history have led to various climate changes, including ice ages and warming periods. Despite dire warnings from various organizations, including the IPCC, human activity cannot be solely blamed for our current global warming episode, an episode that is unlikely be an oncoming crisis. We have bigger concerns. Our population is growing at an exponential rate, and our agricultural industries may not be able to keep up with the growing demand. Also, this is likely to lead to more deadly epidemics and pandemics in the near future comparable to or worse than the COVID-19 pandemic that is attacking humanity today. In The Man Who Licks Rocks, Raymond Mongeau explores in his personal memoir earth’s geological history and events based on years of experience in geology with the Geological Survey of Canada, the mineral exploration and mining investment industries to explain their effects on climate change. He developed a hypothesis to explain how the cyclic nature of limestone deposition in oceans is one of its primary effects. He delved with the unprecedented growing population crisis with its potentially future accompanying pandemics comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic that humanity is now facing and suggests these to be the primary crises world leaders should now be focusing on. Informative and entertaining, The Man Who Licks Rocks provides insight into the geology and the gold and base-metal mining industry in Canada and a different perspective on the crises that is facing humans today and in the near future.

Yukon
Yukon

Author: Polly Evans

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1841623105

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Canada's Yukon is one the world's last great wildernesses, where bears, moose and caribou roam. It's a place where hikers, paddlers, skiers and mushers can travel for days without seeing another human soul, where the northern lights dance green and red across starry skies, and where glaciers tumble, mountain peaks soar, and tundra shrubs scream scarlet as summer turns to fall. Bradt's Yukon is the only guidebook dedicated to this natural and historical wonderland. Offering practical advice on everything from where to pan for gold to how to avoid being eaten by a bear, alongside quirky anecdotes (such as the story behind the 'sourtoe cocktail' - a shot of whisky garnished with a severed human toe), it's the perfect companion for highway drivers, cruise-ship passengers, and outdoors enthusiasts alike.

Mineral Resources
Mineral Resources

Author: Manuel Bustillo Revuelta

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-08-23

Total Pages: 663

ISBN-13: 3319587609

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This comprehensive textbook covers all major topics related to the utilization of mineral resources for human activities. It begins with general concepts like definitions of mineral resources, mineral resources and humans, recycling mineral resources, distribution of minerals resources across Earth, and international standards in mining, among others. Then it turns to a classification of mineral resources, covering the main types from a geological standpoint. The exploration of mineral resources is also treated, including geophysical methods of exploration, borehole geophysical logging, geochemical methods, drilling methods, and mineral deposit models in exploration. Further, the book addresses the evaluation of mineral resources, from sampling techniques to the economic evaluation of mining projects (i.e. types and density of sampling, mean grade definition and calculation, Sichel’s estimator, evaluation methods – classical and geostatistical, economic evaluation – NPV, IRR, and PP, estimation of risk, and software for evaluating mineral resources). It subsequently describes key mineral resource exploitation methods (open pit and underground mining) and the mineral processing required to obtain saleable products (crushing, grinding, sizing, ore separation, and concentrate dewatering, also with some text devoted to tailings dams). Lastly, the book discusses the environmental impact of mining, covering all the aspects of this very important topic, from the description of diverse impacts to the environmental impact assessment (EIA), which is essential in modern mining projects.

Barren Lands
Barren Lands

Author: Kevin Krajick

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 150402916X

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First published in 2001, Barren Lands is the classic true story of the men who sought—and found—a great diamond mine on the last frontier of the far north. From a bloody 18th-century trek across the Canadian tundra to the daunting natural forces facing protagonists Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson as they struggle against the mighty DeBeers cartel, this is the definitive account of one of the world’s great mineral discoveries. Combining geology, science history, raw nature, and high intrigue, it is also a tale of supreme adventure, taking the reader into a magical—and now fast-vanishing—wild landscape. Now in a newly revised and updated edition.

Lure of the Arctic
Lure of the Arctic

Author: Bernice M. Chappel

Publisher: Fowlerville, Mich. : Wilderness Adventure Books

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780961159627

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Novel of Inuit life and wilderness adventure set in the Northwest Territories, with a focus on traditional activities in the Mackenzie Delta region. Includes brief glossary of Inuktitut words, and a bibliography.

Living Explorers of the Canadian Arctic
Living Explorers of the Canadian Arctic

Author: Shirley Milligan

Publisher: Yellowknife, N.W.T., Canada : Outcrop, The Northern Publishers

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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28 papers from the Symposium in which over 40 of the great names from two generations of arctic history met and recounted their discoveries and adventures in the Canadian north. Papers are arranged under the headings: Arctic exploration in the modern era; New perspectives on original peoples; Explorers: twilight of the heroic tradition; Filling in the map; Understanding the arctic environment; The lure of arctic resources.