Stealing the National Parks
Author: Don Hummel
Publisher:
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 440
ISBN-13:
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Bad Luck, Hot Rocks
Author: Ryan Thompson
Publisher:
Published: 2014-11-30
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780989785914
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of the curse made famous by the hit show Dead to Me The Petrified Forest National Park in Northeast Arizona protects one of the largest deposits of petrified wood in the world. Despite stern warnings, visitors remove several tons of petrified wood from the park each year, often returning these rocks by mail (sometimes years later), accompanied by a "conscience letter." These letters often include stories of misfortune attributed directly to their theft: car troubles, cats with cancer, deaths of family members, etc. Some writers hope that by returning these stolen rocks, good fortune will return to their lives, while others simply apologize or ask forgiveness. "They are beautiful," reads one letter, "but I can't enjoy them. They weigh like a ton of bricks on my conscience. Sorry...." Bad Luck, Hot Rocksdocuments this ongoing phenomenon, combining a series of original photographs of these otherworldly "bad luck rocks" with facsimiles of intimate, oddly entertaining letters from the park's archives.
Regreening the National Parks
Author: Michael Frome
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780816512881
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShows how the original mission of the National Park service has been undermined by commercialization and politicization, in an argument that will evoke controversy as the service celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary.
National Parks
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Publisher:
Published: 1998-03
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.
Stolen Treasures at Pictured Rocks
Author: Mary Morgan
Publisher: Buttonwood Press (Il)
Published: 2011-05
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9780982335130
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile exploring Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park, twins, Ben and Bekka Cooper, along with a new friend Eli, discover not only the beauty of Lake Superior, but encounter more than they bargained for. With keen eyes and quick thinking, they came upon thieves planning to steal artifacts from sunken ships. Needless to say, their vacation was more than just a camping trip. This book is a perfect companion to be read going to the park, while at the park, or upon leaving. Imagine reading this mystery around your campfire or by flashlight at your campsite. Stolen Treasures at Pictured Rocks is a wonderful book to add to any youngster's book collection!
The Runaway Lawnmower
Author: Mary E. Morgan
Publisher: Buttonwood Press (Il)
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780997246452
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom popular children's author Mary Morgan comes a book for younger brothers and sisters. The Runaway Lawnmower, illustrated by Hannah Fritzke, entertains while teaching a life lesson happiness comes from serving others.
America's National Park System
Author: Lary M. Dilsaver
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2016-02-18
Total Pages: 507
ISBN-13: 1442256842
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow in a fully updated edition, this invaluable reference work is a fundamental resource for scholars, students, conservationists, and citizens interested in America's national park system. The extensive collection of documents illustrates the system's creation, development, and management. The documents include laws that established and shaped the system; policy statements on park management; Park Service self-evaluations; and outside studies by a range of scientists, conservation organizations, private groups, and businesses. A new appendix includes summaries of pivotal court cases that have further interpreted the Park Service mission.
Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
Author: Ben Bowlin
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Published: 2022-10-11
Total Pages: 311
ISBN-13: 1250268575
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Interesting...Bowlin's calmly rational approach to the subject of conspiracy theories shows the importance of logic and evidence.”—Booklist "A page-turning book to give to someone who believes in pizza pedophilia or that the Illuminati rule the world."—Kirkus Reviews The co-hosts of the hit podcast Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know, Ben Bowlin, Matthew Frederick, & Noel Brown, discern conspiracy fact from fiction in this sharp, humorous, compulsively readable, and gorgeously illustrated book. In times of chaos and uncertainty, when trust is low and economic disparity is high, when political institutions are crumbling and cultural animosities are building, conspiracy theories find fertile ground. Many are wild, most are untrue, a few are hard to ignore, but all of them share one vital trait: there’s a seed of truth at their center. That seed carries the sordid, conspiracy-riddled history of our institutions and corporations woven into its DNA. Ben Bowlin, Matt Frederick, and Noel Brown host the popular iHeart Media podcast, Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know. They are experts at exploring, explaining, and interrogating today’s emergent conspiracies—from chem trails and biological testing to the secrets of lobbying and the indisputable evidence of UFOs. Written in a smart, witty, and conversational style, elevated with amazing illustrations, Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know is a vital book in understanding the nature of conspiracy and using truth as a powerful weapon against ignorance, misinformation, and lies.
National Parks
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Publisher:
Published: 1998-03
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.
National Parks
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 1998-03
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.
