Death, Daring, and Disaster: Search and Rescue in the National Parks, Paperback - Charles R. Farabee Jr

Reducere. 375 exciting tales of heroism and tragedy drawn from the nearly 150, 000 search and rescue missions carried out by the National Park Service since ...

Reducere. The men and women of Yosemite Search and Rescue work around the clock, ready to respond at any hour in any weather. It's not all helicopter heroics...

This fully updated second edition presents a conceptual framework of outdoor recreation management strategies and practices, and illustrates this f...

Reducere. Kevin Wright wrote this book to honor the heroic men and women who volunteer their own time, resources, skills, and potentially their lives to serv...

Reducere. The mythology of "gifted land" is strong in the National Park Service, but some of our greatest parks were "gifted" by people who had little if any...

Reducere. Fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods, and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love will enjoy author Toby Neal's road trip t...

Reducere. Big Bend attracts some of the most dedicated visitors of any national park in the country. They drive for hours from all across Texas and beyond, s...

Reducere. Trauma surgeon and co-founder of the Boundary Waters Search and Rescue Unit, Jack Lockwood, was beyond frustrated... A century blizzard, impassable...

DescriptionFocusing on the long-standing and bitter battles over recreational use of our national parklands, Joseph L. Sax proposes a novel scheme ...

Reducere. In a distant but recognizable future, where interdimensional travel and dream travel intersect, a young girl from Earth One, Rella Deveraux-Penswor...

This uniquely effective guide will help you master the 2020 National Electrical Code. The author uses highly detailed, technically accurate illustr...

National Anthems have been sung for hundreds of years, inspired patriots and rebels, armies and athletes. Each one has its own story. And yet most ...

One of the untold stories of the Holocaust--the nail-biting drama of Suzanne Spaak, who risked and gave her life to save hundreds of Jewish childre...

Reducere. Tales of pirates, witches, and other amazing denizens of the state of Maine. A fun look at spooky legends and stories of the paranormal, including ...

Reducere. DescriptionMonty, Cookie and the spangles are back at the beach.When Cookie sees a splash in the water her newfydoof instinct to rescue takes over ...

Reducere. Fiti alaturi de doua printese pinguin, de Crystal cea cu inima pura si de sora ei aventuroasa, Lucinda, cand pornesc intr-o indrazneata aventura la...

DescriptionJohn Muir (1838-1914) ranks among America's most important and influential environmentalists and nature writers. Devoted to the preserva...

Reducere. PASSPORT TO YOUR NATIONAL PARKS(R) COMPANION GUIDE: National Capital Region Includes the location of every stamp in the national parks of Washingto...

Reducere. This book is now available in POCKET SIZE Why just work through lists of words when you can read interesting facts about National Parks in Wyoming ...

Reducere. From the author of the Fall 2015 Disney movie The Finest Hours, the "thrilling and perfectly paced" (Booklist) story of the sinking and rescue of B...

Reducere. When Dr. Olivia Landon receives this anonymous e-mail shortly after broadcasting her controversial plan to save the condors, everyone thinks it's a...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading In the last 70 years, a countless number of people have come a...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Roundabout PublicationsRV Camping in National Parks is a guide for anyone who enjoys camping in a National Park. The book d...

Lonely Planet's USA's National Parksis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries a...

Lonely Planet's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidde...

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With more than two hundred photographs - many rarely seen and some never before published - this is the most comprehensive collection of Ansel Adam...

DescriptionAfter disasters, robots can help save lives. They search for survivors from their air, climb through piles of rubble, and help human res...

Reducere. Whether you want to hike through The Narrows in Zion, photograph the sunset at Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon, or take a drive the scenic Zion-Mount ...

Reducere. Explore the history of America's national parks. The parks balance conservation with tourism. Nature and wildlife are protected there. The next tim...

One of the hugely popular Top 10 Walks series, each book showcasing the very best themed walks in one of the UK's 14 National Parks.This attractive...

Galloping Guppies! It's Book 2 in the sea-sational MerTales series, packed with mer-magical adventure.Publisher: Murdoch BooksAuthor(s): Rebecca Ti...

Galloping Guppies! It's Book 2 in the sea-sational MerTales series, packed with mer-magical adventure.Publisher: Murdoch BooksAuthor(s): Rebecca Ti...

Reducere. About DK Eyewitness Southwest USA and National ParksThe Southwest USA is a state of unmissable national parks, cities and sights.Whether you want t...

The Rough Guide to the USA's National Parks is a celebration of 61 extraordinary destinations.Discover the 61 official national parks of the USA wi...

Lonely Planet'sYellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what ...

DescriptionC.S.I. meets National Geographic in this forensics-filled adventure. Examine the evidence and consider the suspects to put your crime-so...

Reducere. Twin teenage boys go on an adventure when they have to operate the American Turtle submarines, a secret invention financed by General George Washin...

Publisher: National Academies PressNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2001Dimensions: 226 x 153 x 17Cover type: Paperback / softbackEditor(s): K...

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'A remarkable and deeply moving book' Henry Marsh, bestselling author of Do No Harm 'A breathtaking, extraordinary work of non-fiction' Times Liter...

Lonely Planet's Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, a...

Compact and affordable, Fodor's Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is a great travel guide for those who want an e...

This book describes the state of the art of tourism planning and management in national parks and protected areas. It also provides guidelines for ...

Reducere. A renowned journalist for London's The Times and the author of People Who Eat Darkness, Richard Lloyd Parry delivers the definitive account of the ...

Reducere. In 1977, Israel s Mossad spy agency was given an assignment far different from its usual cloak and dagger activities. It was ordered by then Prime ...

In this fresh approach to railway history, Rosa Matheson explores the grim and grisly railway past.Publisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Rosa ...

An in-depth study of the four 'Oxford Christians' revealing the depths of their creative imagination and the lasting effect of their work.

The purpose of this book is to focus on the underlying personal and behavioral factors involved in search and rescue including the subjects of a se...

Search and rescue dogs play a crucial part in helping people in danger. Find out how they are trained and what they can do to help the humans who a...