A Natural History of the Intermountain West: Its Ecological and Evolutionary Story Drawing together many di. It is also a book about change.A Natural History of the Intermountain West was written to inform people about the wild world around us, with the idea that we all crave a connection to the natural world to ground us and give us a sense of place. The first b
| Title | : | A Natural History of the Intermountain West: Its Ecological and Evolutionary Story |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.57 (354 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160781028X |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2011-02-25 |
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A Natural History of the Intermountain West was written to inform people about the wild world around us, with the idea that we all crave a connection to the natural world to ground us and give us a sense of place. It is also a book about change. While species are described throughout the chapters, the text is focused more on the profound processes that have shaped western ecosystems, based on a belief that understanding those processes is more meaningful than a list of names. The ways and the rapidity with which enormous ecosystems replace one another and sometimes even return as climates change are a magnificent testament to the tenacity of life.
The first book of its kind for this region, A Natural History of the Intermountain West takes a fresh look at the natural history of the southern Rockies and the Intermountain Region based on cutting-edge research, interviews with numerous scientists, and the author’s personal experience. Drawing together many di
Editorial : "This well-referenced, highly readable book with color photo inserts provides an excellent overview of a rapidly changing region of the US that is experiencing energy development and a growing population that will impact the natural landscape. A valuable acquisition for Intermountain West regional collections. Highly recommended."—CHOICE
Randle did a nice job. It is easy to read, not too dense, contains many exercises, and spends a lot of time on examples before exposing the general theory. Firstly I could not disagree more with Robert W Bilkie and find it sad that he was so negative about such a great book.
Now to the review!
From the moment I laid eyes on the front cover of this book it just screamed elegance and quality. The key information providing suggested dosages and when to take it is on a few pages at the back of the book. The layout of the pages is perfect, nicely organized and easy to use as a reference or for younger kids who are still getting the hang of reading. Though corporate histories can be dull, the historical portion of the book is captivating. Given the book's length, it is clear that the authors were simply too ambitious. The subject appears to waning nownothing new and this book is pushing the envelope. And it is the most important part! If the reader will be willing to wa
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