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by Peter A. Thomas (Author), Robert S. McAlpine (Author), Kelvin Hirsch (Contributor), Peter Hobson (Contributor) Format: Kindle Edition
How destructive or beneficial are forest fires to wildlife? Should we be trying to reduce or increase the amount of fire in forests? How are forest fires controlled, and why does this sometimes fail? What effect will climate change have? These and many other questions are answered in this richly illustrated book, written in non-technical language. The journey starts in the long geological history of fire leading up to our present love-hate relationship with it. Exploring the physics of how a single flame burns, the journey continues through how whole forests burn and the anatomy of firestorms. The positive and negative ecological effects of fires are explored, from plants and wildlife to whole landscapes. The journey ends with how fires are controlled, and a look to the future. This book will be of interest to ecologists, biogeographers and anyone with an interest in forest fires and the role they play.
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Paperback – April 1, 1996
by Sasser (Author)
Relates the courageous acts of parachute fire fighters during the disastrous two-thousand-acre Colorado Storm King Mountain blaze, describing the daring skills they applied and the pivotal contributions they made. Original.
Hardcover – April 1, 1979
by Robb White (Author)
A ranger tracking a young arsonist finds himself trapped in a raging forest fire along with his prey, causing the rivals to become partners against an even greater foe
Paperback – July 11, 2011
by Felix Salten (Author)
“Bambi, a Life in the Woods” is a 1923 novel by Austrian author Felix Salten. The story follows the life of a dear called Bambi from his birth, through his childhood and the death of his mother, to finding a mate, learning his father’s lessons, and discovering the dangers posed by human beings. This charming and timeless children’s story would make for perfect bedtime reading and is not to be missed by collectors of classic children’s literature. Felix Salten (1869 – 1945) was an Austrian author and critic. Other notable works by this author include: “Der Gemeine” (1899), “A Forest World” (1942), and “Renni the Rescuer” (1940). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Hardcover – October 1, 1981
by Maureen Crane Wartski (Author)
A recently blinded teenage boy and a man-hating German shepherd dog are thrown together in a lonely struggle for survival against a New Hampshire forest fire.
Hardcover – January 1, 1969
by terry shannon (Author)
Library Binding – January 1, 1994
by Frank J. Staub (Author)
Recalls the devastating fires that swept through Yellowstone National Park in 1988 and analyzes the process of recovery and the park's amazing ability to renew itself in the aftermath of such a disaster.
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