Название: Advanced Survival: A Guide to the Self-Reliance Revolution
Автор: James C. Jones
Издательство: Skyhorse Publishing
ISBN: 1510738991
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 191
Размер: 26,5 МБ
Язык: Английский

While self-reliance is often treated simply as a form of higher level survival preparedness, it is different in both psychology and execution. Preparing and surviving imply a threat to life that must be endured in order to recover and rebuild as life was before the event. While prepping is certainly key to getting through the serious threats of the twenty-first century, it will only get you so far.

Название: Let us now praise famous gullies Providence Canyon and the soils of the South
Автор: Paul S. Sutter
Издательство: University of Georgia Press
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB, PDF (conv)
Страниц: 288
Размер: 14,0 МБ
Язык: Английский

Providence Canyon State Park, also known as Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon,” preserves a network of massive erosion gullies allegedly caused by poor farming practices during the nineteenth century. It is a park that protects the scenic results of an environmental disaster.

Название: Зимние солдаты
Автор: Зотиков И.
Издательство: Paulsen
Год: 2010
Формат: djvu
Страниц: 374
Размер: 34 mb
Язык: Русский

Игорь Алексеевич Зотиков (р. 1926) - член-корреспондент РАН, полярный исследователь, гляциолог, предсказавший существование подледниковых антарктических озер, один из первооткрывателей озера Восток. Его имя хорошо известно тем, кто интересуется историей освоения Арктики и Антарктики.

Название: Coppice Agroforestry: Tending Trees for Product, Profit, and Woodland Ecology
Автор: Mark Krawczyk
Издательство: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 0865719705
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 592
Размер: 31,5 МБ
Язык: Английский

Cut and come again forestry – reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies.
Coppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture – managing trees and shrubs by coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching – for a continuous supply of small diameter polewood for products from firewood to fine furniture.

Название: Thermal: Saunas, Hot Springs & Baths
Автор: Lindsey Bro
Издательство: Chronicle Books
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 58 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A visually driven celebration of bathing culture around the world, featuring more than 150 photos plus healing rituals and calming practices for daily life. Full of breathtaking photography and engaging stories, THERMAL is a celebration of the places, traditions, and mythologies surrounding the healing benefits of heat. Featuring more than 50 faraway locations—from an ancient holy hot spring in Turkey to a cozy sauna on a snowcapped ridge in Alaska, plus pools, tubs, and more—these pages overflow with idyllic landscapes and wanderlust inspiration. Sprinkled throughout are simple practices for incorporating the restorative powers of heat, steam, and water into daily life, including rejuvenating bath recipes, healing steam rituals, and herbal remedies that encourage well-being at home. In an elevated, tactile package that evokes wellness, serenity, and escape, THERMAL will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone with a spirit of adventure.

Название: Stone Desert
Автор: Craig Childs
Издательство: Torrey House Press
Год: 2023
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 140 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This new edition of a Craig Childs classic includes his original journal entries and pen-and-ink drawings inspired by the redrock desert of Canyonlands National Park. Originally published over twenty-five years ago, Stone Desert brings the wonder and wildness of one of our nation's most geologically and culturally unique national parks to readers everywhere. With a new introduction by the author, this edition includes Craig Childs's original journal—written over a winter in Canyonlands National Park and complete with pen-and-ink sketches—from which Stone Desert originated. Join Childs as he hikes the high mesas, navigates the winding canyons, and witnesses the ancient rock art of Utah’s most inscrutable and remote slickrock desert.

Название: Tokyo Stroll: A Guide to City Sidetracks and Easy Explorations
Автор: Gilles Poitras
Издательство: Stone Bridge Press
Год: 2023
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 64 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Tokyo Stroll is for travelers who want to wander the streets and discover the city as it unfolds before their eyes. Select neighborhoods are profiled with detailed maps identifying locations and landmarks of interest. There is no "start at point A and go to point B" prescribed route. Instead readers are encouraged to wander as whimsy takes them. Food, shopping, and sights at every turn are provided with descriptions and over 150 maps to aid discovery. Includes detailed notes on etiquette, money, and travel.

Название: Безумно богатые русские. От олигархов к новой буржуазии
Автор: Элизабет Шимпфёссль
Издательство: Индивидуум
Год: 2022
Формат: fb2, rtf
Размер: 10 Мб
Качество: Хорошее
Язык: Русский

Противоречивая слава российских олигархов давно выплеснулась за пределы страны, где они сколотили свои капиталы. Весь мир сплетничает о них, то посмеиваясь, то осуждая, однако с неизменным удовольствием берет их деньги. А что они думают о себе сами?
Австрийская социолог Элизабет Шимфёссль, вот уже пятнадцать лет живущая в Лондоне, столице олигархов, провела сотню бесед с богатейшими людьми России и их приближенными, чтобы найти ответ на этот вопрос.

Название: Portland Family Adventures: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families
Автор: Jen Stevenson
Издательство: Sasquatch Books
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 35 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Family Adventures guides are must-haves for local parents and visitors, as well as babysitters and other family members who want to explore Portland, Seattle, and the surrounding areas with kids. These go-to guides offer comprehensive ideas and listings appropriate for a wide array of ages, from babies and toddlers to young teens. Activities range from exploring children’s museums and other hands-on creative destinations to hiking, swimming, and ziplining, as well as visiting libraries, zoos, playgrounds, and much more, including where to find the best ice cream! Bursting with relevant, reliable information and tips, as well as itineraries for one day or more, these guides will take the place of hours of tedious online research. Instead you’ll find everything you need to know in one book that you can also pop into a bag or stroller and bring along with you. Whether you unexpectedly have a couple of free hours or want to plan a weekend away, grab a Family Adventures guide and make some amazing memories with your kids!

Название: Seattle Family Adventures: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families
Автор: Kate Calamusa
Издательство: Sasquatch Books
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 46 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Family Adventures guides are must-haves for local parents and visitors, as well as babysitters and other family members who want to explore Portland, Seattle, and the surrounding areas with kids. These go-to guides offer comprehensive ideas and listings appropriate for a wide array of ages, from babies and toddlers to young teens. Activities range from exploring children’s museums and other hands-on creative destinations to hiking, swimming, and ziplining, as well as visiting libraries, zoos, playgrounds, and much more, including where to find the best ice cream! Bursting with relevant, reliable information and tips, as well as itineraries for one day or more, these guides will take the place of hours of tedious online research. Instead you’ll find everything you need to know in one book that you can also pop into a bag or stroller and bring along with you. Whether you unexpectedly have a couple of free hours or want to plan a weekend away, grab a Family Adventures guide and make some amazing memories with your kids!