| Author | : David L. Strayer |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0520269608 |
This book provides an overview of the ecology of the Hudson River.
The Hudson Primer
| Author | : David L. Strayer |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 219 |
| Release | : 2011-11-08 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0520952391 |
This succinct book gives an intimate view of the day-to-day functioning of a remarkable river that has figured prominently in history and culture—the Hudson, a main artery connecting New York, America, and the world. Writing for a wide audience, David Strayer distills the large body of scientific information about the river into a non-technical overview of its ecology. Strayer describes the geography and geology of the Hudson and its basin, the properties of water and its movements in the river, water chemistry, and the river’s plants and animals. He then takes a more detailed look at the Hudson’s ecosystems and each of its major habitats. Strayer also discusses important management challenges facing the river today, including pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing, invasive species, and ecological restoration.
Primer of Ecological Restoration
| Author | : Karen Holl |
| Publisher | : Island Press |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2020-03-03 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1610919726 |
The pace, intensity, and scale at which humans have altered our planet in recent decades is unprecedented. We have dramatically transformed landscapes and waterways through agriculture, logging, mining, and fire suppression, with drastic impacts on public health and human well-being. What can we do to counteract and even reverse the worst of these effects? Restore damaged ecosystems. The Primer of Ecological Restoration is a succinct introduction to the theory and practice of ecological restoration as a strategy to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems. In twelve brief chapters, the book introduces readers to the basics of restoration project planning, monitoring, and adaptive management. It explains abiotic factors such as landforms, soil, and hydrology that are the building blocks to successfully recovering microorganism, plant, and animal communities. Additional chapters cover topics such as invasive species and legal and financial considerations. Each chapter concludes with recommended reading and reference lists, and the book can be paired with online resources for teaching. Perfect for introductory classes in ecological restoration or for practitioners seeking constructive guidance for real-world projects, Primer of Ecological Restoration offers accessible, practical information on recent trends in the field.
Pancake Hollow Primer
| Author | : Laurence Carr |
| Publisher | : SUNY Press |
| Total Pages | : 182 |
| Release | : 2011-05-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 143844172X |
Winnerof the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the First Novel Category (under 8,000 words) Pancake Hollow Primer is the story of Gulf War vet and drifter Frank Closky who finds himself on a physical and spiritual journey after he inherits an 1820s farmhouse in New York's Hudson Valley. At first indifferent to his ownership of "seven acres with a house, outbuildings, and all the contents within," Frank discovers a land where nature speaks its ancient history, where ghosts and seers hold the past, and where he comes to find his place in a rock-laden piece of property and a house with no square corners. Inspired by writers like Sarah Orne Jewett, naturalist John Burroughs, and poets Gary Snyder and Mary Oliver, author Laurence Carr weaves together fiction, essay, and prose poem to create an insightful and often humorous tale of rural life and how an old house and its land can bring a broken person back to wellness.
A Funky Primer for the Rock Drummer
| Author | : Charles Dowd |
| Publisher | : Alfred Music |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 9781457434563 |
This best-selling, progressive encyclopedia of rock/funk patterns for all tempos utilizes a new contemporary teaching style for independence, rudiments, styles and more.
The Hudson
| Author | : Stephen P. Stanne |
| Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2021-01-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1978814070 |
Since 1996, The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River has been an essential resource for understanding the full sweep of the great river's natural history and human heritage. This updated third edition includes the latest information about the ongoing fight against pollution and environmental damage to the river, plus vibrant new full-color illustrations showing the plants and wildlife that make this ecosystem so special. This volume gives a detailed account of the Hudson River’s history, including the geological forces that created it, the various peoples who have lived on its banks, and the great works of art it has inspired. It also showcases the many species making a home on this waterway, including the Atlantic sturgeon, the bald eagle, the invasive zebra mussel, and the herons of New York Harbor. Combining both scientific and historical perspectives, this book demonstrates why the Hudson and its valley have been so central to the environmental movement. As it charts the progress made towards restoring the river ecosystem and the effects of emerging threats like climate change, The Hudson identifies concrete ways that readers can help. To that end, royalties from the sale of this book will go to the non-profit environmental advocacy group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
Birding the Hudson Valley
| Author | : Kathryn J. Schneider |
| Publisher | : Brandeis University Press |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 2018-10-02 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1611687187 |
A guide to birds and birdwatching in the Hudson Valley
Bruno the Beekeeper
| Author | : Aneta Frantiska Holasová |
| Publisher | : Candlewick |
| Total Pages | : 81 |
| Release | : 2021-03-02 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1536214612 |
Follow a beekeeping bear through the seasons—and learn about the life cycle and ecology of bees—in this folksy step-by-step guide to caring for hives and harvesting honey. With glowing, honey-hued illustrations and friendly text, this homespun year-in-the-life of a busy beekeeper and his bees is a definitive picture book primer—whether for families contemplating a new hobby or for readers just curious to know how bees make honey. Follow Bruno the bear through the seasons, beginning in late summer, as he demonstrates how he keeps his bees healthy and happy, from housing and maintaining the hive to harvesting honey and beeswax. Learn the anatomy and life cycle of bees, the difference between workers and queens, what flowers bees pollinate, and what predators they avoid. Gracefully translated from the original Czech—and paired with charming folk-style art that evokes the rural setting and cozy kitchen of a blended beekeeping family (complete with Grandma’s recipe for homemade honey-gingerbread cookies)—this charming ode to sustainability and fostering nature’s small wonders will delight readers of every stripe.
Ready Made
| Author | : Shoshana Berger |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9780500513385 |
A cult publication that describes itself as a magazine for people who like to make stuff, who see the flicker of invention in everyday objects. It includes design projects from water-bottle lounge chairs and ladder shelving to shopping bag rugs and denim dog beds.
