Both a captivating narrative and a book of environmental and historical significance, American Buffalo tells us as much about ourselves as Americans as it does about the creature who perhaps best of all embodies the American ethos....

One of the inspirations for the major motion picture Everest, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley....

Before climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were able to reach the unclimbed West Face of the remote Siula Grande, disaster struck....

Live the nomadic life you’ve always wanted the safe and sustainable way with this complete beginner’s guide to RV camping....

A captivating new book from Wade Davis - award-winning, best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence for more than a decade - that brings vividly to life the story of the great Río Magdalena, illuminating Colombia's complex past, present, and future....

Trapped in a job he hated and up to his neck in debt, Guy Grieve’s life was going nowhere. But with a stroke of luck, his dream of escaping it all to live in remote Alaska suddenly came true....

When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side....

"One of the best acid tests of an introductory book...is that the text allows the reader to learn an important skill independent of the illustrations."...

Steven Rinella grew up in Twin Lake, Michigan, the son of a hunter who taught his three sons to love the natural world the way he did. As a child, Rinella devoured stories of the American wilderness, especially the exploits of his hero, Daniel Boone....

Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence....

The Climb is a true, gripping, and thought-provoking account of the worst disaster in the history of Mt. Everest: On May 10, 1996, two commercial expeditions headed by experienced leaders...

The easiest-to-use and most comprehensive field guide to North American birds - from the country's preeminent writers on birds and nature.....

There's nothing quite like relaxing right by the water while the cool mist and morning sunshine hits you, while you cast out your line. But a lot of people still don't know how to fish. This guide is perfect for the wannabe fisher in your life, and will teach you the basics on how to cast a line, which lures to use, and which techniques are perfect for reeling in that catch of the day.

Born in the late 1880s to a gritty mining magnate who made his millions in the California gold rush and a well-bred mother descended from one of New York’s distinguished families, society beauty Louise Arner Boyd was raised during a glittering era. After inheriting a staggering family fortune, she began leading a double life. She fell under the spell of the north in the late 1920s after a sailing excursion to the Arctic Ocean. Over the next three decades, she achieved international notoriety as a rugged and audacious polar explorer while maintaining her lifestyle as a society woman.

Birdpedia is an engaging compendium of bird facts and birding lore. Featuring nearly 200 entries - on topics ranging from plumage and migration to birds in art, literature, and folklore - this enticing collection is brimming with wisdom and wit about all things avian. 

Having grown weary with the day-to-day existence that is expected of young students, Bill and Ruth come up with the plan to head to Alaska - exploring the large blank space on the map that is Western British Columbia along the way. And in so doing they'll study firsthand the native culture and peoples of the North - a far better method of study in their estimation!

What is the state bird of Illinois? Do you know a good place to watch birds in Illinois? What do bluebirds eat? If you want to know the answers to any of these questions, this book is for you! 50 Things to Know About Birds in Illinois by Lisa Hayes offers an approach to birds and bird-watching in Illinois. Most books about birds tell you to simply go and watch birds without knowing what types of birds you might be watching. 

All of us have seen fish. Fishing looks easy, to the outside observer. But any serious fisherman knows that there is an art to fishing. You have to know when to go, what kind of lure to use, and what to do while you wait for them to bite your hook. Anyone who fishes uses special methods for success. Passionate anglers are constantly seeking to add new tips to their toolbox. In this audiobook, you'll find suggestions that will make you a better fisherman and allow you to catch the fish of your dreams. This audiobook describes what the fishing tips and tricks is all about.