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Wild Horse Annie

Velma Johnston and Her Fight to Save the Mustang

By: Alan J. Kania

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Wild Horse Annie

Velma Johnston and Her Fight to Save the Mustang

By: Alan J. Kania

In 1950 Velma Johnston, a shy Nevada ranch wife, came upon a horse trailer leaking blood. When she discovered the destination of the trailer and its occupants—a trio of terrified and badly injured wild horses—she launched a crusade that eventually reached the halls of Congress and changed the way westerners regard and treat the bands of mustangs and burros that roam their region. Wild horses have been a subject of bitter controversy in the West for decades. To some, they are symbols of the West’s wild, free heritage. To others, they are rapacious grazers that destroy habitat and compete with domestic livestock and indigenous wildlife for scanty food and water. For years, free-ranging horses and burros were rounded up and shipped to slaughterhouses to be killed and turned into pet food. This practice provided an income for the “mustangers” who trapped and sold them, but it also involved horrendous cruelty and abuse of the animals. Velma Johnston, who became known as “Wild Horse Annie,” undertook to stop the removal of wild horses and burros from US public lands and protect them from the worst aspects of mustanging. Her campaign attracted nationwide attention, as it led her from her rural Nevada County to state offices and finally to Washington, DC. Author Alan J. Kania worked closely with Johnston for seven years, and his biography provides unique insight into Wild Horse Annie’s life and her efforts to save the West’s wild horse herds through the passage of protective legislation.

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University of Nevada Press

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0874178932

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9780874178937

Taming the Wild Mushroom

A Culinary Guide to Market Foraging

By: Arleen R. Bessette,Alan E. Bessette

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Taming the Wild Mushroom

A Culinary Guide to Market Foraging

By: Arleen R. Bessette,Alan E. Bessette

Many mushroom hunters prefer to do their foraging in the marketplace, where all the mushrooms are clearly labeled and safely edible. With this fact in mind, Arleen and Alan Bessette have written Taming the Wild Mushroom, one of the first cooking guides devoted exclusively to choosing and preparing the mushroom species now available in many grocery stores, supermarkets, and natural and whole foods markets. A dozen wild and cultivated species are covered in the book, including White Button, King Bolete, Oyster, Chanterelle, Morel, Paddy Straw, Wood Ear, Shiitake, Enokitake, White Matsutake, Black Truffle, and Wine-cap Stropharia. Easy-to-understand descriptions and excellent color photographs of each species help market foragers choose mushrooms in peak condition. Fifty-seven original, species-specific recipes, from appetizers, soups, and salads to meat and vegetarian entrees to sauces and accompaniments, offer dozens of ways to savor the familiar and exotic flavors of these mushrooms. A mouth-watering photograph accompanies each recipe.

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University of Texas Press

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0292791917

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9780292791916

The Wild, Wild East

Lessons for Success in Business in Contemporary Capitalist China

By: Alan Refkin,Daniel Borgia PhD

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The Wild, Wild East

Lessons for Success in Business in Contemporary Capitalist China

By: Alan Refkin,Daniel Borgia PhD

Anyone who wants to do business in China must understand its customs, people, and culture. Just because its economy is exploding doesnt mean that anyone can go there and make a fortune. In fact, business practices are still deeply rooted in ancient cultural traditions. A Western businessperson who wants to succeed must understand all the ruleseven the ones that arent written down. Join Alan Refkin, an American financier, as he takes a Chinese company through a painstaking process so it can be publicly listed on the U.S. capital markets. He learns how to do business in China the hard way, and now he shares his secrets so capitalists can navigate its contemporary terrain. You will learn why, in China, its all about the money; how to assemble deals in China; how to close the deal when working with the Chinese; and much more! The names of the firms and individuals have been changed, but the story and lessons in this business guidebook are completely true. Join an American businessman as he seeks to make his fortune in The Wild, Wild East.

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201

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iUniverse

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1462044352

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Buffalo Bill's British Wild West

By: Alan Gallop

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Buffalo Bill's British Wild West

By: Alan Gallop

The story of how William F. Cody, army scout, Indian fighter, stagecoach driver and buffalo hunter, became an acting sensation with his Wild West show, playing to millions of people in America and Europe for over 30 years. This account highlights the tours of Victorian and Edwardian Britain. Includes details of the many towns and villages visited by Buffalo Bill and how the residents reacted to this incredible spectacular. This entertaining account of Buffalo Bill's tours of Britain is richly illustrated, with many previously unpublished photographs, cartoons, and posters.

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The History Press

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075249998X

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9780752499987

Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America

A Field-to-kitchen Guide

By: David W. Fischer,Alan E. Bessette

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Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America

A Field-to-kitchen Guide

By: David W. Fischer,Alan E. Bessette

Unusual shapes and colors make many mushrooms alluring to the eye, while the exotic flavors and textures of edible mushrooms are a gourmet delicacy for the palate. Yet many people never venture beyond the supermarket offerings, fearing that all other mushrooms are poisonous. With amateur mushroom hunters especially in mind, David Fischer and Alan Bessette have prepared Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America. This field guide presents more than 100 species of the most delicious mushrooms, along with detailed information on how to find, gather, store, and prepare them for the table. More than 70 savory recipes, ranging from soups and salads to casseroles, canapes, quiches, and even a dessert, are included. Throughout, the authors constantly emphasize the need for correct identification of species for safe eating. Each species is described in detailed, nontechnical language, accompanied by a list of key identifying characteristics that reliably rule out all but the target species. Superb color photographs also aid in identification. Poisonous "lookalikes" are described and illustrated, and the authors also assess the risks of allergic or idiosyncratic reactions to edible species and the possibilities of chemical or bacterial contamination.

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University of Texas Press

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0292792484

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9780292792487

Wild Design

Ecofriendly Innovations Inspired by Nature

By: Alan Marshall

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Wild Design

Ecofriendly Innovations Inspired by Nature

By: Alan Marshall

In Wild Design, environmental designer and scientist Alan Marshall presents a manifesto on nature-inspired designs, including visionary concepts as well as exhibits of actual products, landscapes, and artwork from around the world. With elegant photographs and drawings, the book incorporates the ethos of sustainability by documenting many of the results of the Ecomimicry Project, an international experiment in ecodesign that marries the skills of local artists and ecologists from Western Australia and the Carpathian mountains in Eastern Europe. All the designs treat nature as an inspiration for ecofriendly innovations. Among the fascinating possibilities: a bike helmet based on the crustacean exoskeleton, a heliotropic house, and a car fueled by algae. Marshall argues that design should be the responsibility of all, not just a technological elite, and it is in this spirit that he offers this timely, important book.

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169

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North Atlantic Books

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1556437900

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Wild Foresting

Practicing Nature's Wisdom

By: Alan Drengson,Duncan Taylor

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Wild Foresting

Practicing Nature's Wisdom

By: Alan Drengson,Duncan Taylor

In this groundbreaking anthology, the author offers new hope for those who love trees and forests. These essays are by leading experts. This work draws on the knowledge of indigenous people and the traditional role that forests and trees have played in their lives. It shows that sustainable forestry and conservation is possible. The authors also cover the role of trees in global warming." - BellaOnline, Connie Krochmal There is an emerging revolution in wild forest relationships. Wild foresting has evolved from ecoforestry, going far beyond merely having a minimum impact on the world, to sustaining and promoting forest health, along with biological and cultural diversity. Wild foresting promotes the responsible use of forests, connects indigenous knowledge systems, and unites a great variety of local practices tailored to unique forests around the world. Prize-winning experts dedicated to reconciliation in human–wild forest relationships have contributed their stories to this comprehensive, in-depth anthology. The authors give accounts of how wild foresting is being practiced around the world, with such diverse activities as: Wild farming Wild crafting Adventure therapy Restoration Permaculture Ecosystem restoration Education Wild Foresting is presented in eight thematic sections that discuss topics as varied as tree meditation, wild humans, and ecophobia. Case studies from the Amazon, Australia, Norway, and Thailand illustrate how wild foresting principles are adapted to different cultures and how emerging practices are fusing ancient knowledge systems with contemporary ecological studies. Wild Foresting is a fascinating and informative walk in the woods for everyone concerned about biodiversity, ancient forests, indigenous cultures, and endangered species. Alan Drengson is professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Victoria, an author, and one of the founders of the Ecoforestry Institute. Duncan Taylor is an assistant professor of environmental studies at the University of Victoria, the founder of Earth Day Canada, and an author. Drengson and Taylor are co-editors of Ecoforestry: The Art and Science of Sustainable Forest Use (New Society Publishers).

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New Society Publishers

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1550924257

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9781550924251

Joker's Wild!

All Roads Lead to Las Vegas

By: Alan MacDougall

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Joker's Wild!

All Roads Lead to Las Vegas

By: Alan MacDougall

Brace yourself! Against the backdrop of Las Vegas, poet Alan MacDougall again pulls out all the stops, providing social commentary with a sharp lemon twist.Enter the Las Vegas scene as only the poker-playing poet Alan MacDougall can describe it. Capture its magic! Discover the powerful attraction of the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Glitter Gulch. See into the heart of Sin City, resplendent with all its weirdness -- the good, bad and the ugly, the poker crowd, the casinos, the bright lights, the locals -- in this fascinating view of the underbelly of a city that draws all kinds to itself.An eccentric literary voice who emerged from the turbulent 1960s and 70s, Alan MacDougall is careful not to tip his hand too early in the game. He allows his reader time to revel -- Luck be a lady! Eventually the Joker plays his hand, as MacDougall turns the peep show into a look at America's preoccupation with instant gratification and the pursuit of pleasure, while turning a blind eye to deeper truths about ourselves.

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Eden Publishing

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1884898157

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9781884898150

Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Seventh Edition

By: Kent R. Olson,Ilene B. Anderson,Neal L. Benowitz,Paul D. Blanc,Richard F. Clark,Thomas E. Kearney,Susan Y. Kim-Katz,Alan H. B. Wu

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Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Seventh Edition

By: Kent R. Olson,Ilene B. Anderson,Neal L. Benowitz,Paul D. Blanc,Richard F. Clark,Thomas E. Kearney,Susan Y. Kim-Katz,Alan H. B. Wu

The instant-answer guide clinicians turn to first for on-the-spot treatment of poisoning and drug overdose emergencies A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! “...a great addition to any emergency department library when rapid reference is needed to treat and diagnose the poisoned patient.” -- Annals of Emergency Medicine (Reviewing previous edition) Designed to be used during toxicologic emergencies where every moment counts, Poisoning & Drug Overdose, Seventh Edition delivers critical information on the effective diagnosis and treatment of drug-related emergencies and chemical exposures. This at-a-glance guide is enhanced by detailed tables and charts, extensive cross referencing, and a comprehensive index featuring generic, chemical, and brand names. Poisoning & Drug Overdose is divided into four sections: Section 1 leads readers through initial emergency management, including treatment of coma, hypotension, and other common complications; physical and laboratory diagnosis; and methods of decontamination and enhanced elimination of poisons Section II provides detailed information on 150 common drugs and poisons Section III describes the use and side effects of 60 antidotes and therapeutic drugs Section IV describes the medical management of chemical spills and occupations chemical exposures and includes a table of more than 500 industrial chemicals • Thoroughly updated to reflect newly released drugs, new information on existing drugs, and coverage of the latest black box (and other) warnings • NEW to this edition: information on drug-environmental exposure interactions, coverage of environmental toxins such as mold, asbestos, and others

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071839801

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9780071839808

Book's by Alan Wild

Wild Horse Annie

Wild Horse Annie

Taming the Wild Mushroom

Taming the Wild Mushroom

The Wild, Wild East

The Wild, Wild East

Buffalo Bill's British Wild West

Buffalo Bill's British Wild West

Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America

Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America

Wild Design

Wild Design

Wild Foresting

Wild Foresting

Joker's Wild!

Joker's Wild!

Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Seventh Edition

Poisoning and Drug Overdose, Seventh Edition

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