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The Boundary Waters Wilderness Ecosystem Miron Heinselman 1999 Spring

The definitive guide to the natural history of this popular tourist destination--now in paperback!

Open Horizons Sigurd F. Olson 1998 Fall

Olson’s inspirational life story, told in his own words, now available in paperback.

Of Time and Place Sigurd F. Olson 1998 Fall

Olson’s final work, available in paperback for the first time.

Reflections from the North Country Sigurd F. Olson 1998 Fall

Olson’s wilderness philosophy, now in paperback for the first time.

Ecologism Mark J. Smith 1998 Fall

Looks at environmental thought as an aspect of social theory.

When Pain Strikes Bill Burns, Cathy Busby and Kim Sawchuk, Editors 1998 Spring

A multimedia, multidisciplinary exploration of new ways to understand pain.

Adaptive Strategies and Population Ecology of Northern Grouse Volume 1. Population Studies Arthur T. Bergerud and Michael W. Gratson, Editors 1988 Spring

The first volume contains eleven studies of eight grouse species; the second contains primarily the work of Bergerud, which utilizes the evidence in the first volume to advance theories of behavior and offer new demographic insights.

Listening Point Sigurd F. Olson 1997 Fall

Poetic meditations about Olson’s cabin and his life there.

The Singing Wilderness Sigurd F. Olson 1997 Fall

A long-awaited paperback edition of this classic bestseller.

The Lonely Land Sigurd F. Olson 1997 Fall

A thrilling tale of white-water adventure, now in paper for the first time.

Runes of the North Sigurd F. Olson 1997 Fall

Olson’s spiritual reflections on the northern wilderness, now available in paper for the first time.

Ecocritique Contesting the Politics of Nature, Economy, and Culture Timothy W. Luke 1997 Fall

A critical analysis of environmental organizations and discourses.

The Lie of the Land Migrant Workers and the California Landscape Don Mitchell 1996 Spring

A hard-hitting look at the story behind California's famous scenery.

Beyond Sovereign Territory The Space of Ecopolitics Thom Kuehls 1996 Spring

An ecological critique of political thought that insists on the centrality of ethics.

Landscape Approaches in Mammalian Ecology and Conservation William Z. Lidicker Jr., Editor 1995 Fall

This book explores the latest ideas about landscapes as they apply to mammalian ecology and conservation. The contributors examine the contributions of mammalian field studies and experimental model systems to landscape ecology, and then present data on the use of such experimental protocols. With its international perspective and its incisive coverage, this volume will be an essential resource for anyone concerned with mammalian and landscape ecology. Contributors: Gary W. Barrett, J. A. Bissonette, Sim Broekhuizen, Jay E. Diffendorfer, Michael S. Gaines, Lennart Hansson, Steven J. Harper, Robert D. Holt, M. Kozakiewicz, William F. Laurance, H. Gray Merriam, Tarja Oksanen, John D. Peles, M. Schneider, N. Slade, J. Szacki.

Minnesota’s Natural Heritage (First Edition) An Ecological Perspective John R. Tester 1995 Fall

Wild Ideas David Rothenberg, Editor 1995 Fall

A new view of what’s “wild,” and a new path for environmentalism.

Minnesota’s St. Croix River Valley and Anoka Sandplain A Guide to Native Habitats Daniel S. Wovcha, Barbara C. Delaney and Gerda E. Nordquist 1995 Spring

Offers a fascinating landscape history of this six county region in east-central Minnesota, including detailed descriptions of the 39 varieties of native habitats which still exist there. The region includes the counties of Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne, and Washington. All of the data is summarized and interpreted to provide a convenient guide for anyone interested in the natural history of the region, including landowners seeking more information on a forest or prairie on their land, persons interested in visiting native habitats in the region, government planners and resource managers, and high school biology classes. A set of five companion color wall maps is available separately.