This book is part autobiography and part genealogy. It is the story of Jim Harding's first seventy years from childhood through early retirement. It includes an ancestral search of both he and his wife. His intent is to leave the work unfinished so that his children and their children can add to the story. The story follows a fascinating military career that spans twenty-seven family moves across four continents followed by nine plus years of insight into an International Organization. This is Jim's second published works. His first - "First Posting" is dedicated to his wife, Vicki, and places her in a fictional 1890's role as a "soldier's wife.
The revised edition of this well-loved guide is the essential reference for the identification of amphibians and reptiles in the Great Lakes region. Fully updated treatments of over 70 species feature detailed information on the distribution, habitat, behavior, and life history of these fascinating animals. This edition includes all new distribution maps as well as 90 additional color photographs showing close-ups of distinguishing features, common color phases, and different metamorphic stages. A thorough introduction provides a wealth of information on the evolution, natural history, classification, and conservation of these animals and examines changing Great Lakes ecosystems and their impact on herpetological diversity. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region is a must-have resource for teachers, students, naturalists, professional biologists, and anyone else with an interest in this region’s ecology.
This book has been written based on history and the many experiences I have witnessed and researched tharoughout my years growing up and living in this country. It is well noted that all of any class of people are not racist even if it appears to exist within that class. The Random House College Dictionary defines racism as ”The belief in or the practice of racism.” History has documented the practices of racism in this country over and over again. It is harder to determine if a person or nation’s belief in racism is present, although their acts might point in that direction. Where does racism start and where does it end? If a Black person is not given a job that he or she is qualified for, is that racism? To not allow a person of another race to eat in a White-owned restaurant, is that racism? How about not allowing a person of color to live where they want, is that racism? Or requiring women to be covered completely in public, is that racial? The entire world is in a must security operating system now. Is profiling a particular class of people racial? You be the judge. I strongly believe that racism is and always will be a part of our society and all races participate in it from time to time. Humans are flawed and will take part in such things just because we are human. We should learn to think of each other as human beings rather than White or Black. This book takes a look at what the first black president ever elected to a nation in the free World. The respect he is given by his fellow constituents and a nation that elected him is Appalling and history will adjudge them accordingly. I talk about the past; the past certainly shapes the present and will continue to play a great part in shaping the future. James H. Lowe, Ph.D,
Now featuring an updated look--same great content inside. Most people have limited knowledge about the reptiles and amphibians found in the Great Lakes area, so they do not realize the importance of these species to the environment. This book by James H. Harding is a welcome volume that is sure to increase the awareness and knowledge of these often-misunderstood Great Lakes animals. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region offers thorough coverage on all the important subjects and issues confronting the world of herpetology today. While being a volume of great usefulness to naturalists in this field of study, it is also accessible to high school and college students. It serves as a handy reference tool for the many people who live in the Great Lakes wilderness areas and for tourists venturing into the wild for the first time.
This is a story about a courageous young man who lived and work in an era where things were hard. He served in the military during World War II. He also went to college to become an Agricultural man. Ended up in Mexico during the hoof and mouth disease helping Vets give shots to the farm animals keep them safe. Met and married his beautiful wife, had a family ended living in Michigan. He is 95 years old and still going. Fantastic Real Life adventures of James Shaw
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