Author: Forrest Galante
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0306924269
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Experience the thrilling adventures in wildlife conservation from "the Indiana Jones of Biology" (Entrepreneur) in this action-packed and educational memoir filled with danger and intrigue. Very few individuals can truthfully say that their work impacts every person on earth. Forrest Galante is one of them. As a wildlife biologist and conservationist, Galante devotes his life to studying, rediscovering, and protecting our planet’s amazing lifeforms. Part memoir, part biological adventure, Still Alive celebrates the beauty and determined resiliency of our world, as well as the brave conservationists fighting to save it. In his debut book, Galante takes readers on an exhilarating journey to the most remote and dangerous corners of the world. He recounts miraculous rediscoveries of species that were thought to be extinct and invites readers into his wild life: from his upbringing amidst civil unrest in Zimbabwe to his many globetrotting adventures, including suspenseful run-ins with drug cartels, witch doctors, and vengeful government officials. He shares all of the life-threatening bites, fights, falls, and jungle illnesses. He also investigates the connection between wildlife mistreatment and human safety, particularly in relation to COVID-19. Still Alive is much more than just a can’t-put-down adventure story bursting with man-eating crocodiles, long-forgotten species rediscovered, and near-death experiences. It is an impassioned, informative, and undeniably inspiring examination of the importance of wildlife conservation today and how every individual can make a difference.
Jumanji
Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547769997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547769997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.
Song from the Forest
Author: Louis Sarno
Publisher: Trinity University Press
ISBN: 1595347496
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
As a young man, American Louis Sarno heard a song on the radio that gripped his imagination. With some funding from musician Brian Eno, he followed the mysterious sounds all the way to the Central African rain forest and found their source with the Bayaka Pygmies, a tribe of hunters and gatherers. Nothing could have prepared him for life among the Pygmies, a people legendary for their short stature and musical wealth. Sarno never left. Considered outwardly lazy by some, scrounging, and near alcoholic, the Pygmies Sarno met had seemingly lost all desire to hunt or make music. Only after he had lived with them for some time (on a diet of tadpoles) was he allowed to join them in the rain forest where they still in relative harmony with nature. There Sarno experienced the extraordinary beauty and spiritual sophistication of their culture and the supreme importance of music as the principal means by which they communicate with the rain forest and its magical spirits. Over the decades Sarno has recorded more than 1,000 hours of unique Bayaka music. He is a fully accepted member of the Bayaka society and married a Bayaka woman. Permanently changed by his experience and captivated by a Bayaka culture, In Song from the Forest Sarno has chronicled his attempt to protect the fragile existence of the Pygmies in an increasingly destructive world. Once, when his son, Samedi, became seriously ill and Sarno feared for his life, he held his son in his arms through a frightful night and made him a promise: “If you get through this, one day I’ll show you the world I come from.” Now the time has come to fulfill his promise. In a new major documentary film, Sarno tells the story of the Bayaka as he travels with Samedi from the African rain forest to another jungle, one of concrete, glass, and asphalt: New York City. Together, they meet Louis’ family and old friends, including his closest friend from college, Jim Jarmusch. Carried by the contrasts between rainforest and urban America, and a fascinating soundtrack, Louis‘ and Samedi‘s stories are interwoven to form a touching portrait of an extraordinary man and his son. SONG FROM THE FOREST is a modern epic film set between rainforest and skyscrapers.
Publisher: Trinity University Press
ISBN: 1595347496
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
As a young man, American Louis Sarno heard a song on the radio that gripped his imagination. With some funding from musician Brian Eno, he followed the mysterious sounds all the way to the Central African rain forest and found their source with the Bayaka Pygmies, a tribe of hunters and gatherers. Nothing could have prepared him for life among the Pygmies, a people legendary for their short stature and musical wealth. Sarno never left. Considered outwardly lazy by some, scrounging, and near alcoholic, the Pygmies Sarno met had seemingly lost all desire to hunt or make music. Only after he had lived with them for some time (on a diet of tadpoles) was he allowed to join them in the rain forest where they still in relative harmony with nature. There Sarno experienced the extraordinary beauty and spiritual sophistication of their culture and the supreme importance of music as the principal means by which they communicate with the rain forest and its magical spirits. Over the decades Sarno has recorded more than 1,000 hours of unique Bayaka music. He is a fully accepted member of the Bayaka society and married a Bayaka woman. Permanently changed by his experience and captivated by a Bayaka culture, In Song from the Forest Sarno has chronicled his attempt to protect the fragile existence of the Pygmies in an increasingly destructive world. Once, when his son, Samedi, became seriously ill and Sarno feared for his life, he held his son in his arms through a frightful night and made him a promise: “If you get through this, one day I’ll show you the world I come from.” Now the time has come to fulfill his promise. In a new major documentary film, Sarno tells the story of the Bayaka as he travels with Samedi from the African rain forest to another jungle, one of concrete, glass, and asphalt: New York City. Together, they meet Louis’ family and old friends, including his closest friend from college, Jim Jarmusch. Carried by the contrasts between rainforest and urban America, and a fascinating soundtrack, Louis‘ and Samedi‘s stories are interwoven to form a touching portrait of an extraordinary man and his son. SONG FROM THE FOREST is a modern epic film set between rainforest and skyscrapers.
Efe Pygmies
Author:
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN: 9780847821624
Category : Efe (African people)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Through this book's photography and text, the world can now discover a way of life that has remained intact for thousands of years deep within the reaches of the Ituri rain forest. This volume reflects the seasonally based life of the Efe: boys and men at hunt, family life in the camps, dancing and music making, and bark and body painting.
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN: 9780847821624
Category : Efe (African people)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Through this book's photography and text, the world can now discover a way of life that has remained intact for thousands of years deep within the reaches of the Ituri rain forest. This volume reflects the seasonally based life of the Efe: boys and men at hunt, family life in the camps, dancing and music making, and bark and body painting.
African Animal Stories. Vol: 1
Author: Robin Wickens
Publisher: Rob's Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the African savanna in "The Tales of the Savanna: African Animal Adventures for Kids." This enchanting collection of stories immerses young readers in the captivating world of Africa, where majestic lions roar, graceful giraffes roam, and curious meerkats scurry about. Each tale is bursting with vibrant characters and exciting adventures that will ignite the imaginations of children and transport them to a land where every creature has a story to tell. Join the wildest safari yet and discover the magic of Africa in this delightful book that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the animal kingdom.
Publisher: Rob's Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the African savanna in "The Tales of the Savanna: African Animal Adventures for Kids." This enchanting collection of stories immerses young readers in the captivating world of Africa, where majestic lions roar, graceful giraffes roam, and curious meerkats scurry about. Each tale is bursting with vibrant characters and exciting adventures that will ignite the imaginations of children and transport them to a land where every creature has a story to tell. Join the wildest safari yet and discover the magic of Africa in this delightful book that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the animal kingdom.
Life
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Jungle Man: The Autobiography Of Major P. J. Pretorius C.M.G. D.S.O. and Bar
Author: Major P. J. Pretorius
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786257890
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
The true story of Major Jan Pretorius, a South African elephant hunter and adventurer, this is a true tale of continuous adventure for a lifetime and considered one of the most extraordinary ever written. Pretorius also gives the first full account of the search for the German cruiser Königsberg which had sunk the Pegasus at Zanzibar and then gone into hiding in the Rufiji delta. “I have never seen a more thrilling story of a hunter’s life. It is full of almost unbelievable incidents, of reckless daring, and of hair-breadth escapes. If one knew the writer the interest increases, for he was a quiet, gentle, unassuming person in appearance. What fire lay hidden under those quiet features and that gentle manner! His very person seemed to be a camouflage.”—Foreword by J. C. Smuts
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786257890
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
The true story of Major Jan Pretorius, a South African elephant hunter and adventurer, this is a true tale of continuous adventure for a lifetime and considered one of the most extraordinary ever written. Pretorius also gives the first full account of the search for the German cruiser Königsberg which had sunk the Pegasus at Zanzibar and then gone into hiding in the Rufiji delta. “I have never seen a more thrilling story of a hunter’s life. It is full of almost unbelievable incidents, of reckless daring, and of hair-breadth escapes. If one knew the writer the interest increases, for he was a quiet, gentle, unassuming person in appearance. What fire lay hidden under those quiet features and that gentle manner! His very person seemed to be a camouflage.”—Foreword by J. C. Smuts
African Dream
Author: Suleman Chebe
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0956410022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
A Ghanaian teacher in Glasgow attends a conference in Ethiopia where he stumbles across a vision for the future. Convinced that what he has witnessed could have dramatic consequences for Africa, he decides to leave everything behind in Scotland to carry the message to the people. On his journey he has to tackle and overcome a mountain of obstacles. This is a personal quest that examines the hopes and dreams of Africans from a diverse range of backgrounds: from street level to academic to political to religious, both practical and philosophical. Through the voices of the people, this unique take on the problems facing Africa forms an engaging, witty and thought-provoking narrative that aims to empower us all to take the future of Africa into our owns hands. The book gives a flavour of the joys and hardships faced everyday by a broad cross-section of the African community, both at home and abroad. Above all, a spirit of hope for the future and belief that Africa can transform herself permeates every page.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0956410022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
A Ghanaian teacher in Glasgow attends a conference in Ethiopia where he stumbles across a vision for the future. Convinced that what he has witnessed could have dramatic consequences for Africa, he decides to leave everything behind in Scotland to carry the message to the people. On his journey he has to tackle and overcome a mountain of obstacles. This is a personal quest that examines the hopes and dreams of Africans from a diverse range of backgrounds: from street level to academic to political to religious, both practical and philosophical. Through the voices of the people, this unique take on the problems facing Africa forms an engaging, witty and thought-provoking narrative that aims to empower us all to take the future of Africa into our owns hands. The book gives a flavour of the joys and hardships faced everyday by a broad cross-section of the African community, both at home and abroad. Above all, a spirit of hope for the future and belief that Africa can transform herself permeates every page.
Hampton Institute
Author: Best Books on
Publisher: Best Books on
ISBN: 1623760666
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Compiled by Mentor A. Howe and Roscoe E. Lewis.
Publisher: Best Books on
ISBN: 1623760666
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Compiled by Mentor A. Howe and Roscoe E. Lewis.
Books and Notes
Author: Los Angeles County Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1364
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1364
Book Description
Boys' Life
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.