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  • Land of Blue Shadows

    Mountain Life in Verse & View

    This final posthumous publication from beloved regional poet, naturalist and writer George Ellison presents lovely poetry from an icon of the Smokies alongside gorgeous paintings and photography from Elizabeth Ellison and Quintin Ellison.As Western North Carolina rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, these ruminations and scenes from life at the edge of the Smoky Mountains will take ... Read more

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  • Mountain Passages

    Natural and Cultural History of Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains

    Series series Natural History
    This intriguing collection of essays results from writer George Ellison's thirty-year fascination with Western North Carolina and its Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. These essays offer a window onto the rich heritage of this stunning and oft-misunderstood region. Hear stories in a distinctly Appalachian tone and glimpse into the mountain life and lore through a diverse cast of characters. ... Read more

    $17.92 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • High Vistas

    An Anthology of Nature Writing from Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains, 1900-2009

    Series series
    High Vistas is the first anthology devoted to nature and descriptive writing from Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains, inclusive of the Tennessee side of the present day Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Arranged chronologically with annotations, the twenty-one selections in this second of two volumes display the variety and development of nature and descriptive writing in the ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Permanent Camp

    Poems, Narratives and Renderings from the Smokies

    Walking west of Bryson City, North Carolina, on July 1, 1976, George and Elizabeth Ellison happened upon a magical cove tucked into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It held a small house of many windows, a shining creek, a tree-lined meadow and a pathway into a dark forest. They moved in for the summer and never left, defying Kephart's notion that all camps are temporary. For nearly forty ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Literary Excursions in the Southern Highlands

    Essays on Natural History

    Extending from Roanoke to Mount Oglethorpe and bounded by the Appalachian Mountains, the Southern Highlands is one of the most diverse natural areas in North America. From beautiful flora like the Fraser magnolia to rare ecosystems such as the mountain cedar glades, the area has been an inspiration for writers and naturalists since it was first explored by William Bartram in 1775. Investigate the ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Clingmans Dome

    Highest Mountain in the Great Smokies

    by Marci Spencer ...
    Series series Natural History
    Clingmans Dome towers over the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains as the highest point in both the national park and the state of Tennessee. The mountain holds an ancient allure--the Cherokee treasured it, as did early settlers, and it captivates throngs of visitors today. Scarred by logging, invasive species and modern pollution, the mountain endures. Through lush narratives and fascinating ... Read more

    $17.96 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Our Southern Highlanders

    "A wonderful book. I like it especially for its color and anecdotes. It is a classic, not only for its accuracy and breadth of insights into the people of the region, but because these people themselves are so interesting and strong." —Annie Dillard, author of Pilgrim at Tinker CreekNo other book on the Southern Appalachians is more widely known or cited. First published in 1913, revised in 1922, ... Read more

    $22.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A History of Hunting in the Great Smoky Mountains

    by Bob Plott ...
    Discover the history and lore of this region's legendary outdoorsmen—and their faithful dogs: "Well worth reading" ( Bear Hunting Magazine).Man versus beast—it's an age-old struggle that has been part of the rugged terrain of the Great Smoky Mountains since humans first encountered the region centuries ago. Bob Plott, a descendant of the breeder of the Plott hound and an avid outdoorsman in North ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Police Procedure and Evidence in the Criminal Justice System

    Series series The Professional Policing Curriculum in Practice
    Police procedure and evidence brought to life!A key text for all those on policing degree or other pre-join routes, this book examines police procedure and evidence in the criminal justice system, providing clear and accessible information while encouraging analysis and reflection. Chapters cover police powers, stop and search, arrest and custody, disposals, court procedures and disclosure, and ... Read more

    $37.09 CAD

  • Childhood Obesity

    Contemporary Issues

    The consequences of childhood obesity are serious and far reaching, with both physical and psychological components that add to its complexity. Childhood Obesity: Contemporary Issues provides an up-to-date account of the increase of obesity in children, its causes, and its prevention. The expert editorial panel has chosen contributors with consider ... Read more

    $126.41 CAD

  • The Nature of Difference

    Science, Society and Human Biology (PBK)

    Edited by George Ellison ...
    Series series Society for the Study of Human Biology
    Unprecedented advances in genetics and biotechnology have brought profound new insights into human biological variation. These present challenges and opportunities for understanding the origins of human nature, the nature of difference, and the social practices these sustain. This provides an opportunity for cooperation between the biological and s ... Read more

    $142.90 CAD

  • Nantahala National Forest

    A History

    Series series Natural History
    Author and naturalist Marci Spencer reveals the history and splendor of the Nantahala National Forest.The 500,000-acre Nantahala National Forest dominates the rugged southwestern corner of North Carolina. Rivers such as the Cheoah, Cullasaja, and Tuckasegee carve deep gorges, making the region one of the wettest in the nation. The Whitewater River tumbles over the highest waterfall in the eastern ... Read more

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