Erin McCloskey Libri

The British Columbia Nature Guide lets you discover the wondrous diversity of nature that lies right outside your front door. Whether you live in the city or the country, hundreds of species of plants and animals share your living space. Why not get to know the neighbors? Covering every inch of BC's incredibly varied landscape, this book teaches you to identify 406 species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses and ferns: * Colour illustrations of each species * Native uses of plants * Animal behaviour * Ecology and range * Similar species cross-referenced * Colour maps showing ecoregions, parks and nature areas across BC.

Focused on the diverse wildlife and flora of Southern California, this guide helps users identify 393 species including mammals, birds, and plants. It features color illustrations, details on native plant uses, ecological information, and cross-references to similar species. Additionally, the book includes maps outlining ecoregions, parks, and nature areas, making it an essential resource for both residents and visitors eager to explore the region's natural beauty.

Argentina Travel Guide - Expert travel tips and holiday advice on everything from Buenos Aires entertainment and accommodation to Iguazu Falls and natural history. Also featuring suggested tours, Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Mendoza wine tasting, Ibera wetlands, wildlife, art and culture.

This comprehensive guide offers detailed identification tools for the most common wildlife and plants in the Pacific Northwest. It includes full-color illustrations and range maps, making it an essential resource for nature enthusiasts and outdoor explorers looking to enhance their understanding of the region's biodiversity.

The book delves into the historical interactions between humans and bears in North America, highlighting the lessons learned from these encounters. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these relationships for ensuring both human safety and the well-being of bear populations. Through the lens of environmentalism, it seeks to educate readers on the significance of coexistence with wildlife.

Featuring an extensive collection of over 400 species, this guide covers mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees, and more. Each entry includes details on size, habitat, behavior, range, and natural history, complemented by vibrant color illustrations. A full-color map highlights ecoregions, parks, and natural areas, while a color-coded Reference Guide at the front facilitates quick access to information in the field. Additionally, an illustrated glossary and index enhance usability for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike.

No one can forget the eerie howl of a wolf penetrating the silent darkness of night; it is the very embodiment of wilderness. For thousands of years in North American Native mythology, the wolf has been a protector and spirit guide and has represented loyalty, wisdom and intelligence. But the march of settlement across the continent was not kind to wolves. In the United States, they have almost completely vanished. Canada, in vivid contrast, has one of the world's largest wolf populations, but the species faces great challenges from habitat reduction, industrial expansion, and hunting and trapping. This book is at once a primer on wolf biology, a history of wolves in Canada and an extensive overview of our conservation activities. Ultimately, it is a defence and celebration of the wolf and its majestic ''call of the wild.'' Wolves in Canada features: * Wolf physiology, distribution, behaviour and interaction with other species * Management programs for this endangered mammal * The wolf in Native mythology * The introduction of wolves from Canada into the U.S. * Maps, illustrations and photos throughout.

The World Volunteers Guide lists nearly 200 organizations worldwide for people who want to work in international humanitarian projects but don't know where to begin. Opportunities are from 2 weeks to 2 years or more. The guide lists projects suitable for students or people with no professional experience and projects for experts in their professional field. The guide offers explanations of the different kinds of work and job duration according to age, experience, and time availability. An extended annotated list of Internet resources allows the reader to find hundreds of additional volunteer organizations, beyond what is listed in the guidebook. Two indexes allow the reader to select organizations according to geographical area and aid sector. For each organization, the guide offers a brief description of the work, a list of countries where it operates, the skills and languages required and/or previous training required, the cost and benefits for the volunteer, the minimum and maximum duration of the volunteering period, and the application procedure. The Green Volunteers Guide lists over 200 projects worldwide for those who want to experience active conservation work as a volunteer. Projects are yearround in a variety of habitats and countries. Lasting from one week to one year or more, these projects involve research on wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation centers, volunteer work in national parks and protected areas, as well as general conservation work with a variety of species, both marine and terrestrial. The guide offers 3 indexes that help prospective volunteers easily choose their favorite project, and are indexed by geographical location, animal species, or project cost. Most projects are open to anyone, despite experience or language requirements. As an added feature, anyone who purchases a Volunteers guide can receive free updates via the Internet through an individual password distributed inside each guidebook.