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Uptown Rat Catchers
Red-Tails in Love: The Mysteries of Urban Wildlife is the true
story of New York City's favorite nesting hawks and the urban dwellers who delight in their presence. Read more
For Richer or Poorer?
Environmental writer and activist Richard Manning talks to Amazon.com about the spoils of gold mining and his new book, One Round River . Read more
An Elephant to Remember
Editor Wendy Smith has reviewed hundreds of biographies, but this is her
first of an animal. Rife with adventure, intrigue, and emotional struggles, this pachyderm's life is a story worth reading. Read more
Eat or Be Eaten
It's hunting season and the first shots in the annual debate over animal rights and hunting for sport can be heard. Nature and Ecology editor Gregory McNamee suggests several thoughtful books on the history and culture of killing for food and trophies. Read more
Uptown Rat Catchers
Red-Tails in Love: The Mysteries of Urban Wildlife is the true story of New York City's favorite nesting hawks and the urban dwellers who delight in their presence. Read more
The Outer Limits
Climb Everest alongside Jon Krakauer. Rodeo with E. Jean Carroll. Join David Quammen in search of the man-eating dragons of Komodo. The Best of Outside takes you around the world to experience the excitement of outdoors adventure, with the magazine's award-winning contributors from the past 20 years as your guides. Read more
Season's Readings
Though the calendar heralds the return of spring, winter's chill can
linger longer than an unwanted houseguest. While you're waiting for
the sun to shine and the mercury to rise, Nature and Ecology editor
Gregory McNamee recommends four chilling reads on the phenomenon of winter. Read more
Birding Bonanza
A memoir of a high-flying year spent in pursuit of birds, Kenn Kaufman's Kingbird Highway is something to sing about. Read more
Listening to the World: An Interview with Barry Lopez
National Book Award-winning writer Barry Lopez chats with Amazon.com about his new book, Lessons from the Wolverine . Read more
Island Treasures
Nature and Ecology editor Gregory McNamee suggests several books for those interested in the fascinating ecology of islands. Read more
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Sustainable Living
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What Animals Can Teach Us
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Science Author of the Week: John McPhee
Few writers have attempted to cover as many subjects as John
McPhee--and arguably, no one else has succeeded so
splendidly. Read more
For Richer or Poorer?
Environmental writer and activist Richard Manning talks to Amazon.com
about the spoils of gold mining and his new book,
One Round
River . Read more
Wendell Berry's Radical Visions
Wendell Berry is a true radical, lyrically celebrating the roots of things while warning us that our way of living will ultimately fragment and impoverish us. Read Gregory McNamee's article about this wise and practical farmer, poet, novelist, essayist, and teacher. Read more
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