Don Philpott

This is a practical and inspirational guide to camping. It's about getting outside and enjoying the Great British Outdoors, whether you want to do it under canvas or in a glamorous yurt. As well as a guide to all the locations and types of campsite the National Trust has – many in stunning scenery – there's information about everything from the best kind of tent to what kind of boots will keep blisters at bay. There's also a brilliant range of...

Understanding the Department of the Interior reviews many of the major issues handed by the Department of the Interior and impacting the U.S. today. The book aims to present the case, scientific and otherwise, for both sides of all the issues addressed. Areas covered include protection of national lands, environmental issues, the role of the Environmental Protection Agency, the threats posed by mining and drilling on sensitive land, and the debate...

"Although the earth has been around for millions of years, humans have only been seriously interested in protecting and preserving the environment for less than 200 years; the terms "conservationism" and "environmentalism" are little more than 100 years old. The Industrial Revolution brought with it many benefits such as the production of coal, steel, cement, and mass-produced chemicals and fertilizers; it also brought pollution and, shortly thereafter,...

"This new edition of "A Guide to Federal Terms and Acronyms" presents a glossary of key definitions used by the Federal Government. It is updated to include new acronyms and terminology from various Federal Government departments"--