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Greystone Books
Greystone Books has been publishing textual and illustrated books of the highest quality since 1993. Under the guidance of Rob Sanders, this company has become a leading publisher of books about nature and the environment, travel books, guidebooks, and books about sports, popular culture, and current issues.
Greystone publishes about thirty new books a year, with an emphasis on international sales. Nearly half of the books originated by Greystone sell overseas, and licensed editions of its books appear in more than fifteen countries. Reflecting its commitment to protecting the environment, Greystone uses ancient-forest-free, chlorine-free, 100% post-consumer paper in the majority of its books. Visit Ancient Forest Friendly to learn more.
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Introducing selected titles:
The Last Wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Great Bear Rainforest by Chris Darimont , photographs by Ian McAllister published by Greystone Books in 2009. Gray wolves were found in a variety of environments from the Arctic tundra to extreme desert, avoiding only swamps and tropical forests. Now wolves occur mostly in remote and undeveloped areas of the world with sparse human populations. By 1960,the wolf had been exterminated by federal and state governments from all of the US except Alaska and North Minnesota. This fully-illustrated with color photographs title contains some of the best images reader will ever see. The author invites to visit a world few people were lucky to visit. An award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Ian McAllister is a founding director of the Raincoast Conservation Society and Pacific Wild. Chris Darimont is a PhD in biology, he has received numerous awards and works as a conservation biologist.
Small Beneath The Sky by Lorna Crozier published by Greysone Books in 2009. In writing this book, the author is indebted too Aristotle, who hypothesized that there must be something beyond the chain of cause and effect, something that started it all. He called this immovable force the first cause. This book of recollections is about place, where award-winning poet Lorna Crozier charts the geography that shaped her understanding of the world. She traces her beginnings with a poet’s precision and an open heart. Lorna Crozier is One of the Canada’s most celebrated poets.
Wild Prairies: A Photographer’s Personal Journey by James R. Page published by Greystone Books in 2005. This title contains overall message: The wild prairie matters. Jim Page invites the reader to look forward a future in which native grasslands are valued as they deserve, and the prairie is a centerpiece of all our concern and love. James takes us on a journey through the wild nature. He was traveling from Saskatchewan to Texas to make his photographs that sparks the imagination and gives you pure joy.
Prairie: A Natural History by Candace Savage published by Greystone Books in 2004. The information presented in this book is based on scientific research conducted by biologists at universities, institutes, and other publicity supported agencies across the Great Plains. Fully illustrated with 119 color photographs, 19 maps, and 116 black-and-white artwork, this title beginning with the geological and biological evolution and describes the relationship between the climate and the native grasses; the fertile prairie soil with its menagerie of microbes, worms, mites, and ants; and the ecology of the rangelands, aquatic habitats, woodlands, and croplands. The Prairie ends with an assessment of the conservation status of the region and outlines the growing interest in restoring and conserving prairie ecosystems. Awards winner, Candace Savage is the author of more than 20 books. James R. Page is a photographer, his work appeared in numerous books and magazines.
The War in the Country: How To Fight to Save Rural Life Will Shape Our Future by Thomas F. Pawlick published by Greystone Books in 2009. This title is provocative, an author is a farmer who uses the microcosm of his own rural community to portray the groups involved and the battles they are fighting. Rural life in the US has changed over the years. The family farms were replaced by factory farms and large-scale developments. This important book calls to turn to backyard gardens and farmer markets; and argues that every one must join the fight to secure the future.
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Greystone publishes about thirty new books a year, with an emphasis on international sales. Nearly half of the books originated by Greystone sell overseas, and licensed editions of its books appear in more than fifteen countries. Reflecting its commitment to protecting the environment, Greystone uses ancient-forest-free, chlorine-free, 100% post-consumer paper in the majority of its books. Visit Ancient Forest Friendly to learn more.
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Introducing selected titles:
The Last Wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Great Bear Rainforest by Chris Darimont , photographs by Ian McAllister published by Greystone Books in 2009. Gray wolves were found in a variety of environments from the Arctic tundra to extreme desert, avoiding only swamps and tropical forests. Now wolves occur mostly in remote and undeveloped areas of the world with sparse human populations. By 1960,the wolf had been exterminated by federal and state governments from all of the US except Alaska and North Minnesota. This fully-illustrated with color photographs title contains some of the best images reader will ever see. The author invites to visit a world few people were lucky to visit. An award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Ian McAllister is a founding director of the Raincoast Conservation Society and Pacific Wild. Chris Darimont is a PhD in biology, he has received numerous awards and works as a conservation biologist.Small Beneath The Sky by Lorna Crozier published by Greysone Books in 2009. In writing this book, the author is indebted too Aristotle, who hypothesized that there must be something beyond the chain of cause and effect, something that started it all. He called this immovable force the first cause. This book of recollections is about place, where award-winning poet Lorna Crozier charts the geography that shaped her understanding of the world. She traces her beginnings with a poet’s precision and an open heart. Lorna Crozier is One of the Canada’s most celebrated poets.Wild Prairies: A Photographer’s Personal Journey by James R. Page published by Greystone Books in 2005. This title contains overall message: The wild prairie matters. Jim Page invites the reader to look forward a future in which native grasslands are valued as they deserve, and the prairie is a centerpiece of all our concern and love. James takes us on a journey through the wild nature. He was traveling from Saskatchewan to Texas to make his photographs that sparks the imagination and gives you pure joy. Prairie: A Natural History by Candace Savage published by Greystone Books in 2004. The information presented in this book is based on scientific research conducted by biologists at universities, institutes, and other publicity supported agencies across the Great Plains. Fully illustrated with 119 color photographs, 19 maps, and 116 black-and-white artwork, this title beginning with the geological and biological evolution and describes the relationship between the climate and the native grasses; the fertile prairie soil with its menagerie of microbes, worms, mites, and ants; and the ecology of the rangelands, aquatic habitats, woodlands, and croplands. The Prairie ends with an assessment of the conservation status of the region and outlines the growing interest in restoring and conserving prairie ecosystems. Awards winner, Candace Savage is the author of more than 20 books. James R. Page is a photographer, his work appeared in numerous books and magazines.The War in the Country: How To Fight to Save Rural Life Will Shape Our Future by Thomas F. Pawlick published by Greystone Books in 2009. This title is provocative, an author is a farmer who uses the microcosm of his own rural community to portray the groups involved and the battles they are fighting. Rural life in the US has changed over the years. The family farms were replaced by factory farms and large-scale developments. This important book calls to turn to backyard gardens and farmer markets; and argues that every one must join the fight to secure the future.References:
http://www.dmpibooks.com
Category:
Articles
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