On dry land, most organisms are confined to the surface, or at most to altitudes of a hundred meters—the height of the tallest trees. In the oceans, though, living space has both vertical and horizontal dimensions: with an average depth of 3800 meters, the oceans offer 99% of the space on Earth where life can develop. And the deep sea, which has been immersed in total darkness since the dawn of …
Includes essays by Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman E. Borlaug and other noted scientists and scholarsThe modern environmental movement began with the publication of three seminal works, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, Paul Ehrlich’s The Population Bomb, and the Club of Rome’s The Limits to Growth. These books’ dismal visions of a poisoned, over-populated, resource-depleted world spiraling down toward env…
Alberta is well known for its fossil treasures, and author John Acorn is as keen on the long-dead creatures of Alberta as he is on the living. Here, John features 80 of the most noteworthy fossils, fossil locations, and fossil hunters from this most palaeontological of provinces. There’s more to the story of “deep Alberta” than dinosaurs, but dinosaur fans will find all their favourite beasts here…
The woods are full of puzzles to be solved, clues to be found. Inspired by this book’s hints and fun-filled experiments and activities, and using only simple equipment, young readers unlock the closely guarded secrets of the woodsfrom the strange meetings of lazy butterflies, to the miraculous “walking” of a twig, to the riddle of why the leaves turn color and fall. One small square at a time,…
Much contemporary environmental literature names as enemies of the wild corporate agriculture, logging, mining, and ranching. For mountain guide/philosopher Jack Turner, these will not do. He dislikes even more the abstractions that divorce us from the natural world, which cause us to create pseudo-wild locales like Yellowstone National Park and Grand Canyon, places that resemble nothing s…
Deep ecology, a term coined by noted Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess, is a worldwide grassroots environmental movement that seeks to redress the shallow and piecemeal approache of technology-based ecology. Its followers share a profund respect for the earth’s interrelated natural systems and a sense of urgency about the need to make profound cultural and social changes in order to respore and su…
Great unique careers including planning / organization / advice / analysis?
I know this might be a difficult … But I am determined to get a degree in Social Ecology, which is a major interdisciplinary involving different areas of criminology, public health, urban planning and psychology. It examines the relationship between people and their environment social behavior. Because it is such a major fan, it could in principle lead to nothing career wise. However, I am a little shot at something like a personal assistant, personal adviser, or perhaps a data analyzer / processor, because I am very organized, a big goal setter, and good at planning things. Does anyone have any advice or know of unique careers in these fields that apply? Im also open to other suggestions, perhaps a career in public law or areas of health.
Putting Crime in its Place: Units of Analysis in Geographic Criminology focuses on the units of analysis used in geographic criminology. While crime and place studies have been a part of criminology from the early 19th century, growing interest in crime places over the last two decades demands critical reflection on the units of analysis that should form the focus of geographic analysis of crime. …
What is being smuggled, from where and how—and why do so many people keep illicit, dangerous pets?  *** On the heels of his acclaimed The Dangerous World of Butterflies, investigative journalist Peter Laufer is back to chronicle his worldwide quest to penetrate the underworld of international animal smuggling. In Forbidden Creatures, Laufer exposes the network of hunters, traders,…
With chapters titled “Death Tracks,” “Ill Winds,” and “Nuclear Nightmares,” Mark Monmonier’s book Cartographies of Danger is sure to appeal to anyone interested in natural or manmade disasters. But make no mistake–this book is not just another attempt to profit off of a scary topic. Mark Monmonier is a professor of geography at Syracuse University, and Cartographies of Danger is an in-d…
Nova Scotia Glooscap Trail – Explore Some of the Most Amazing Migrations!
There are many Canadian regions that have long managed to draw high acceptance from the traveling world. Well, it’s the gifts offered by the Mother Nature for this part of the world that has exactly managed to draw so much popularity. As per the present scenario most of the travelers prefer to opt for these Canadian regions so that they can feel the real charm of traveling. If you are planning for a tour to the Canadian land, then it’s time to opt for the Glooscap Trail.
Well, it’s the Glooscap Trail that is located at the trial of Nova Scotia, which is also evoking the images of the ancient legends. Here you can find some of the best mysteries that are born from the nature’s beauty. All you need to move for the Glooscap Trail and you can explore these amazing views at your reach. In order to explore this special place first you need to grab more details about it. In this region you can feel the majestic power of the world’s highest tide.
It’s the Bay of Fundy that is all set to make you feel really great about your vacation once you will move for the region. It’s the landscape that is loaded with awesome splendor. If you are keen enough to get excitement and adventure at one go, then its time to opt for the Glooscap Trail. This sort of traveling experience needs to be there at least once in the lifetime. There are few legends from the Mi’kmaq culture have mentioned some amazing lines related to this primeval story of the Glooscap, who managed to take control of five islands at a time with his magical power. And now it’s the tide, which is exactly creating magic which every traveler need to experience during the tour.
You can take a walk on the floor of the ocean at the low tide or you can take the adventurous root by opting for the Whitewater River rafting at the upriver region. Glooscap Trail is also drawing enough popularity because it uses to follow the shore of the Minas Basin. In this part of the world the water lands are really rich with the nutrients thus creating a solid ecology, which is diverse enough, and making the North America’s biggest natural treasure. Here you can too discover a pristine Nova Scotia beach and this region will supply you enough good chances to explore the agates and the amazing amethysts that are the gifts from the waves.
You can opt for the hiking like activity that will guide you through the deep forest and will take you for the amazing waterfalls. If you are keen enough to explore the bay life, then it’s the Bay of Fundy that seems to be the best place for you on this earth. While hiking you can opt for the sea cliffs and from there you can get a pleasant look for the Bay of Fundy.
It’s the land where the eagles and the osprey use to soar and it’s the land where moose use to graze at the quite and untouched grassland. It’s the fall migrations that will bring in hundred of shore bird species for this land and it’s the right time of the year when you can opt for Glooscap Trail to explore some of the most amazing movements from the Mother Nature. During your tour you can stay at the small town Joggins and can explore its fossil cliffs at the daytime. Here travelers are allowed to walk along the beaches and can collect the rocks. If you are lucky enough, then you may come across a fossil or two!
Nova Scotia Glooscap Trail cabin and cottage rentals
In the early 1970s, two idealistic young peopleGwen Carpenter Roland and Calvin Voisindecided to leave civilization and re-create the vanished simple life of their great-grandparents in the heart of Louisianas million-acre Atchafalaya River Basin Swamp. Armed with a box of crayons and a book called How to Build Your Home in the Woods, they drew up plans to recycle a slave-built structure int…
Alberta is well known for its fossil treasures, and author John Acorn is as keen on the long-dead creatures of Alberta as he is on the living. Here, John features 80 of the most noteworthy fossils, fossil locations, and fossil hunters from this most palaeontological of provinces. There’s more to the story of “deep Alberta” than dinosaurs, but dinosaur fans will find all their favourite beasts here…
