Dive into the essential world of wilderness survival with "Wilderness Havens," the ultimate eBook guide for outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists alike. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer looking to refine your skills or a novice eager to learn the art of shelter construction, this comprehensive manual is your ticket to becoming a master of the wild. "Wilderness Havens" begins with the foundations of creating a secure, safe shelter. Learn why the right shelter is life-saving and discover the critical factors that must be considered before you lay the first log or stone. Find out what tools you should never venture without and how to use resources at hand to your utmost advantage. As you move through the chapters, explore detailed sections on temporary shelters for those times when urgency trumps all. From the basics of a trusty lean-to to the more complex designs of a snow cave, this book ensures you're prepared for any immediate shelter need. For those planning a more extended stay in nature, delve into long-term options like the durable A-frame or the snug earth shelter. Shelter is more than just structure; it's about adapting to your environment. That's why "Wilderness Havens" doesn't stop at construction. Uncover the secrets to building in different environments—be it a dense forest, a scorching desert, or the challenging terrains of mountainous areas. Understanding materials is crucial. "Wilderness Havens" provides in-depth knowledge of natural elements right from wood selection to the benefits of mud. Learn techniques for waterproofing your haven and ensuring it remains resistant to weather's whims. But what's a home without warmth and sustenance? Perfect the skill of integrating fire for cooking and heating, without compromising safety. Navigate legal and environmental issues that come with wilderness shelters, ensuring peace of mind. For those looking to excel, advanced shelter building techniques await—lashing, rope work, and even how to construct shelters in windy locales. From the psychological boosts of well-designed shelters to essential tips on maintenance, "Wilderness Havens" brings practical advice and step-by-step guidance. Learn to customize your shelter, manage waste properly, and adapt to survival scenarios that demand quick thinking and innovation. Enrich your knowledge with case studies and resources that transform reading into skill-building. Prepare yourself for any eventuality, and be ready to teach others the invaluable skills you've acquired. Embark on your journey with "Wilderness Havens" today, and transform the way you interact with the natural world. This eBook isn't just about survival—it's about thriving in the heart of wilderness with comfort, security, and confidence.

The Book of Numbers is a story of identity, wilderness, and God. Numbers continues the historical narrative begun in Exodus, the story of God's people newly freed from Egypt's shackles and wandering toward the promised land. While Numbers accounts for the next 39 years of their wilderness wandering, it's also a story of God's presence among His beloved. Even when they rebelled--and this book tells of many rebellions--God's love and promises remained. It's in that love and those promises the children of Israel found their identity and where we must find ours today. (7 sessions) Features: Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions Interactive teaching videos, approximately 15 minutes per session, for purchase or rent Benefits: Leverage Old Testament truths for your life today. Recognize God's faithfulness in keeping His promises. Discover your identity as His beloved even in seasons of wilderness wandering.

How has the concept of wild nature changed over the millennia? And what have been the environmental consequences? In this broad-ranging book Max Oelschlaeger argues that the idea of wilderness has reflected the evolving character of human existence from Paleolithic times to the present day. An intellectual history, it draws together evidence from philosophy, anthropology, theology, literature, ecology, cultural geography, and archaeology to provide a new scientifically and philosophically informed understanding of humankind's relationship to nature. Oelschlaeger begins by examining the culture of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, whose totems symbolized the idea of organic unity between humankind and wild nature, and idea that the author believes is essential to any attempt to define human potential. He next traces how the transformation of these hunter-gatherers into farmers led to a new awareness of distinctions between humankind and nature, and how Hellenism and Judeo-Christianity later introduced the unprecedented concept that nature was valueless until humanized. Oelschlaeger discusses the concept of wilderness in relation to the rise of classical science and modernism, and shows that opposition to "modernism" arose almost immediately from scientific, literary, and philosophical communities. He provides new and, in some cases, revisionist studies of the seminal American figures Thoreau, Muir, and Leopold, and he gives fresh readings of America's two prodigious wilderness poets Robinson Jeffers and Gary Snyder. He concludes with a searching look at the relationship of evolutionary thought to our postmodern effort to reconceptualize ourselves as civilized beings who remain, in some ways, natural animals.