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Red-Tails in Love : A Wildlife Drama in Central Park
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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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The Editors of Outside Magazine (Editor), Outside Magazine (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1997
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Sustainable Living
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Science Author of the Week: John McPhee
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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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