Reading the Landscape of America
Title | Reading the Landscape of America PDF eBook |
Author | May Theilgaard Watts |
Publisher | Nature Study Guild Publishers |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780912550237 |
In this natural history classic, the author takes the reader on field trips to landscapes across America, both domesticated and wild. She shows how to read the stories written in the land, interpreting the clues laid down by history, culture, and natural forces. A renowned teacher, writer and conservationist in her native Midwest, Watts studied with Henry Cowles, the pioneering American ecologist. She was the first to explain his theories of plant succesion to the general public. Her graceful, witty essays, with charming illustrations by the author, are still relevant and engaging today, as she invites us to see the world around us with fresh eyes.
Reading Landscape
Title | Reading Landscape PDF eBook |
Author | Simon Pugh |
Publisher | Manchester University Press |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Landscape |
ISBN | 9780719029790 |
The Landscape Urbanism Reader
Title | The Landscape Urbanism Reader PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Waldheim |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2012-03-20 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1568989490 |
In The Landscape Urbanism Reader Charles Waldheim—who is at the forefront of this new movement—has assembled the definitive collection of essays by many of the field's top practitioners. Fourteen essays written by leading figures across a range of disciplines and from around the world—including James Corner, Linda Pollak, Alan Berger, Pierre Bolanger, Julia Czerniak, and more—capture the origins, the contemporary milieu, and the aspirations of this relatively new field. The Landscape Urbanism Reader is an inspiring signal to the future of city making as well as an indispensable reference for students, teachers, architects, and urban planners.
Reading the Forested Landscape
Title | Reading the Forested Landscape PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Wessels |
Publisher | Nature |
Pages | 199 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780881504200 |
Chronicles the forest in New England from the Ice Age to current challenges
Reading the Landscape
Title | Reading the Landscape PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Watson |
Publisher | GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2014-03-17 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 1861089937 |
It is not only what we see but how we see that makes a difference... In his sequel to Capturing the Light, Peter Watson revisits the often delicate process of interpreting and capturing landscapes in photography. His, almost scientific, approach challenges us to see like an artist and seize creative opportunities, whilst comprehensive tools and techniques coverage allow us to put his theories into practice, with impressive results.
Reading Landscape in American Literature
Title | Reading Landscape in American Literature PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Cambria Press |
Pages | 206 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1621968383 |
RetroSuburbia
Title | RetroSuburbia PDF eBook |
Author | David Holmgren |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Attitude change |
ISBN | 9780994392879 |
RetroSuburbia is part manual and part manifesto. The book shows how Australian suburbs can be transformed to become productive and resilient in an energy descent future. It focuses on what can be done by an individual at the household level (rather than community or government levels).RetroSuburbia is a source of inspiration, introducing concepts and outlining patterns and practical solutions. It empowers people to make positive changes in their lives. As with David's previous work, it is thought provoking and provocative.If you are already on the path of downshifting and living simply, exploring RetroSuburbia will be a confirmation and celebration that you are on the right track and guide you on the next steps forward. If you are just beginning this journey, it provides a guide to the diversity of options and helps work out priorities for action. For people concerned about making ends meet in more challenging times, RetroSuburbia provides a new lens for creatively sidestepping the obstacles.The book outlines options available to retrofitters in three 'fields' - the Built, Biological and Behavioural - along with speculation on the future and philosophical musings. Throughout the book, examples from David's 'Aussie St' story and real life case studies support and enhance the main content. RetroSuburbia can be read as a whole, cover to cover, or can be dipped into according to your interests.RetroSuburbia is almost 600 pages in full colour with 556 photos and over 100 watercolour illustrations from permaculture illustrator Brenna Quinlan.