 REAL MOSQUITOES
DON’T EAT MEAT: This and Other Inquiries into the Oddities of Nature
Brad Wetzler. The Best of Outside Magazine's "Wild
File" column. Where does the white go when the snow melts?
Why can't bats fly straight? Why don't woodpeckers get headaches?
These and many other quirky questions about the natural world are answered
in this all-new collection. Both fun and thorough, these essays probe the
curiosities about natural science & outdoor lore that we never even
knew we wanted to know. 6 x 8-3/4, 184p, 45 b&w illustrations, 2005.
R1574 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $18.95
THE WILD
WOODS GUIDE: From Minnesota to Maine, the Nature and Lore of the Great
North Woods
Doug Bennet and Tim Tiner. Answers a number of
the common questions regarding the "great north woods." A collection
of facts and lore about the plants, animals, rocks, and other natural phenomena
encountered in the swathe of forest that stretches from MN and WI, through
the Canadian shield of central Ontario, NY's Adirondacks, VT and southern
Quebec, the Maritimes and the mountains of NH, to ME. A guidebook
that "is almost as fun and interesting as actually going out into the woods
yourself." 6 x 9, 448p, b&w illustrations, maps, 2003.
W6010 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN
$27.95
WHY MOTHS
HATE THOMAS EDISON: And Other Urgent Inquiries into the Odd Nature of Nature
Hampton Sides, ed.. The Best of Outside Magazine’s
"The Wild File." A series of fascinating answers to quirky questions:
Do beavers ever get squashed by the trees they’ve gnawing down? Why
do llamas spit? What is the oldest living creature on earth?
Focusing on natural history and outdoor lore, this collection ranges from
the gothic to the comic to the cosmic. 6-1/8 x 8-1/4, 224p, 60 b&w
illustrations, 2001.
W1509 paperback ..........US $13.95 CAN $19.99
THE FOREST
IN FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY
Alexander Porteous. A compendium of facts, folklore,
superstitions, myths and anecdotes about trees and the forest. Includes:
descriptions of old forests; forest customs, temples and sacred groves;
mythical forest creatures, and; facts and fables about individual trees.
A treasury of legend and lore. Originally published as Forest
Folklore, Mythology and Romance (1928). 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 320p, 2002.
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$15.95
THE WORLD’S
GREAT NATURE MYTHS
Gary Ferguson. This popular nature writer tells
60 wonderful stories from cultures around the world. Folklore with
a bit of fairy tale, these stories about animals and natural events entertain
with wit and whimsy. You’ll read “Crow Saves the Sun” from Japan,
“Northern Lights” from Sweden, and “Wren Becomes King of Birds” from Ireland.
Formerly published as Spirits of the Wild. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 160p,
2000.
W0681 softcover ..........US $12.95 CAN $14.95
THE MAN
WHO PLANTED TREES (WoodWise Edition)
Jean Giono. Giono’s classic tale of Elzeard Bouffier,
a man who, over the course of 30 years, planted one hundred acorns each
day to transform a barren landscape in the South of France. This
new edition also includes Co-op America’s guide on how to become a “WoodWise”
consumer, providing information, suggestions, and tips on being “responsible”
consumers. 6 x 9, 80p, 20 wood engravings, 1999.
Sorry this title has gone
out of print. Limited availability.
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THE LUSTY
LIFE OF LOON LAKE LLOYD: True Life Stories of a WW II Marine, Gyppo Logger
and Resort Owner
Lloyd and Ellen Keeland. A lifetime collection
of funny anecdotes from a legendary logger of Oregon's coastal mountains.
In his own words, there's 207 true stories about otters, cows, elk, deer,
mink and raccoons, sandwiched in with stories of courage and comedy, fights,
floods, shootin's, and accidents galore. From pre-WW II to
present, a highly entertaining portrayal of the heritage and history of
the Northwest. 6 x 9, 400p, b&w photos, 250 pen&ink drawings, 2000,
2001.
L0106 paperback ..........US $17.00 CAN $21.95
A WALK IN
THE WOODS: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Bill Bryson. A laugh-out-loud account of an outrageously
rugged hike of the Appalachian trail. Hilarious and inspiring, but
Bryson’s acute eye also observes an astonishing landscape of silent forests,
sparkling lakes, and other national treasures often ignored. “… Fresh,
illuminating, and uproariously funny, A Walk in the Woods showcases
Bill Bryson at his very best.” 5 x 8, 276p, map, 1999.
W2521 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $22.00
LOON LAUGHTER:
Ecological Fables & Nature Tales
Paul Leet Aird. A series of fables and tales written
about Canada’s wild plants and animals, including loons, wolves, squirrels,
trees, and lakes. These stories, that combine the realistic animal
story with the fable form, “aim to illustrate ecological truths” and remind
us that “two forces shape the world – nature and human nature.” 5-1/2 x
8-1/2, 96p, b&w sketches, 1999.
L3902 paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $14.95
FUNNY TRAIL
TALES: Outdoor humor for all ages (A Take Along Book)
Amy Kelley, ed.. Features 13 of the most humorous
stories written about the outdoors. From Mark Twain to Tim Cahill,
this anthology will tickle your funny bone in the backcountry. Small,
packable entertainment for the entire family. 4-1/4 x 7, 128p, illustrations,
2000.
F8687 softcover ..........US $7.95 CAN $9.95
SEX IN THE
OUTDOORS: A Humorous Approach to Recreation (2nd ed.)
Buck Tilton. A humorous and fun look at a common
camping skill. Thoughtful and provocative. Everything you wanted
to know about sex in the outdoors, but were afraid to ask - including special
techniques for unusual places, how to react to wild animals, responses
to avoid, and more. From safety to etiquette, this book is the classic
path to understanding and enjoying that special romp in the woods - from
special techniques for special places. 6 x 9, 112p, 12 illustrations, 2004.
S5796 paperback ..........US $8.95 CAN $11.95
SEX IN THE
OUTDOORS: A Humorous Approach to Recreation
Buck Tilton, M.S.. A fun look at a common camping
skill. Everything you wanted to know about sex in the outdoors, but
were afraid to ask. From the history of sex to the reasons for sexual
contact in tents, this book is thoughtful and provocative. 6 x 9, 96p,
25 cartoons, 1993.
This title has gone out of
print, limited availability.
S2866 paperback ..........US $7.95 CAN
$12.95
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HOW TO SHIT
IN THE WOODS (2nd ed. rev.)
Kathleen Meyer. 500,000 copies in print.
The author, a long time river-runner and outdoors person, shares the latest
poop on one of the fundamental realities of life in the woods. Includes
some extraordinary mail generated by this original, important environmental
book. 5 x 8-1/2, 128p, b&w illus., 1994.
H6270 paperback ..........US $7.95 CAN $10.95
UP SHIT
CREEK, A Collection of Horrifyingly True Toilet Misadventures
Joe Lindsay. An uproarious collection of ‘misadventures’
from a veteran river-rafting guide and yarn-spinner extraordinaire.
You may think twice before venturing out into the great beyond …or even
down the hall. 5 x 8-1/2, 96p, 1997.
U9393 paperback ..........US $5.95 CAN $7.95
SPOOKY CAMPFIRE
STORIES: Spooky outdoor tales for all ages (A Take Along Book)
Amy Kelley, ed.. Nothing goes better with a gooey
s’more and a glowing campfire than a good ghost story. This collection
of scary classics and frightening folktales will send shivers up your spine.
These stories can be read aloud or easily retold. 4-1/4 x 7, 128p, illustrations,
2000.
S8679 softcover ..........US $7.95 CAN $9.95
CAULKED
BOOTS & MARLIN SPIKES: Logging Poetry & Storytelling
Various Artists. 2-1/2 hours of story and song,
celebrating the life of the west-coast logger and the role lumbering has
played in the history of Canada’s West Coast. 1995.
C1380 2-cassettes ..........US $24.95 CAN $24.95
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RHYMES OF
A WESTERN LOGGER: The Collected Poems of Robert Swanson
Robert Swanson. During the golden era of British
Columbia logging, Roberts Swanson’s rollicking ballads and poems sold tens
of thousands. Here are his complete works in one volume. 6 x 9, 192p, 1992.
R066X paperback ..........US $16.95 CAN $16.95
RIVER THROUGH
THE PINES
Wakimi Wailers. A new release of 60+ minutes of
authentic traditional songs from the Lumbercamp era. These songs,
with their Celtic flavor, tell the tales of the woodsmen’s life - alligator
boats, death in the camps, lost loves, the log drive, strikes, the haul,
everyday life in the camps, the trees themselves - and even a tall tale
from the tall timbers.
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WALTZ WITH
THE WOODS
The Wakami Wailers. A salute to Ontario’s Provincial
Parks. Some original songs deal with aspects of the preservation
of natural heritage of Ontario’s parks and the history of its people. 1993.
WWCD CD ..........US $16.00 CAN $16.00
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SONGS FROM
THE LUMBERCAMPS: Last of the White Pine Loggers
The Wakami Wailers. Traditional lumbering songs
representing many facets of the lumberjack’s life - the log drive, life
in the winter camps, the humorous side of life, and death in the woods.
S8098 CD ..........US $16.00 CAN $16.00
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