Bøger af Charles Hood

Lauded essayist takes to the high seas in hot pursuit of elusive birds, artistic ghosts, fathers and their memories, and above all, safe harbor."Among nature writers now working, Charles Hood may be my favorite." —Jonathan FranzenCharles Hood is on a boat, wearing at least two life jackets as he scans the sky for seabirds and plumbs the depths of his—and our—relationship with the vast Pacific Ocean. Winner of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year for his collection of essays, A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat: The Joys of Ugly Nature, Hood now brings his irrepressible curiosity to the lives of petrels, frigate birds, sea snakes, and flying fish. During our voyage, he resurrects Melville's storm-tossed journey to San Francisco, takes us into the storm-tossed minds and paintings of J. M. W. Turner and Winslow Homer, and surfaces the trauma—still reverberating—to ocean and family ecologies alike from World War II. As sharp and witty as ever, Hood also turns his scrutiny on a more personal history, navigating murky waters of harm and forgiveness, love and entrapment. Full of wonder, joy, and terror at the shared capacity of the ocean and the humans on its edges to nurture life and damage it irreparably, this book is a vessel, seaworthy and transportive.

Gonzalvo: Or The Fall Of Grenada (1845) is a historical novel written by Charles Hood. The story is set in the 15th century during the time of the Spanish conquest of Granada. The protagonist of the story is Gonzalvo, a young and ambitious soldier who is determined to fight for his country and achieve glory. He falls in love with the beautiful and virtuous Zayda, the daughter of the last Moorish king of Granada. However, their love is forbidden as they come from different religions.As the war between the Spanish and the Moors intensifies, Gonzalvo finds himself torn between his duty to his country and his love for Zayda. He must navigate through political intrigue, betrayal, and war to try and save his beloved Granada from falling into the hands of the Spanish.The novel is a captivating tale of love, war, and sacrifice. It provides a vivid depiction of the historical events of the time and the cultural clash between the Spanish and the Moors. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, Gonzalvo: Or The Fall Of Grenada is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the Spanish conquest of Granada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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"Prize-winning poet and naturalist Charles Hood shares his passion for the Golden State with a series of roadside adventures centered on essential habitats, from the redwoods to the desert. Focusing on the accessible and the everyday, this book provides an overview of the plants, birds, snakes, bugs, rocks, and trees that make California such a unique collection of habitats. Lively style and an ability to provide clear historical context help make this entertaining yet educational. As readers increase their "landscape literacy," even a regular commute to work can become a chance to enjoy the surprise and mystery of the natural world"--

"Explores the evolutionary adaptations of owls, bats, and other nightlife animals; the natural history of nighttime plants; and the celestial patterns that regulate nature after dark. Features over 100 photographs"--

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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An all-access guide to the abundant natural splendor of Sonoma CountyWild Sonoma celebrates the spectacular and resilient natural landscapes of Sonoma County, which along with its neighboring counties is one of the world’s premier winegrowing regions.  Our exploration launches with an entertaining primer on ecology basics, including the impact of fire, before a fun fact–filled survey of sixty-two of the area’s iconic and commonly encountered species—from vivacious acorn woodpeckers to disease-neutralizing Western fence lizards. It caps off with a tour of six sites to experience Sonoma’s diverse natural beauty, with a special emphasis on access. Written by Wild LA author Charles Hood, introduced by renowned naturalist Jane Goodall, and illustrated by John Muir Laws, Wild Sonoma offers residents and tourists from eight to eighty a sense of wonder and cause for hope.

This is a great guide for people who are often active outdoors, and who are usually curious about birds that they encounter, but are not always dedicated birdwatchers

From its headwaters in Calabasas to the tidal mouth in San Pedro, the Los Angeles River is many things-an open air art gallery, a wildlife corridor, a history lesson, a storm drain, and a metaphor for missed chances balanced against the hope of future possibilities. Once integrated into one of the largest estuary and floodplain systems in California, the L.A. River now waits for rediscovery and renewal. Many people do not know it is there at all, and few can accurately recall its history. Río de Dios changes that, blending science, history, art, and poetry to explore the complex and contradictory worlds of the Los Angeles River. A fresh, vivid synthesis of the culture and biology of the river, this book investigates its pockets of still-wild habitat, honors its losses, and celebrates its evolving future.

"For families wanting to explore their local wildlife as well as an engaging read for those with a general interest in the subject." -Booklist The American West is home to a wide array of reptiles and amphibians-from the rare and curious to those that can be found in parks and backyards. With this user-friendly guide in hand, discover the most likely-to-be-encountered lizards, snakes, turtles, and amphibians native to Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, plus the western parts of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Whether you are a dedicated herper or simply have a keen interest in wildlife and natural history, Sea Turtles to Sidewinders-from Charles Hood, Erin Westeen, and Jose Gabriel Martfnez-Fonsec-will help you appreciate and celebrate the amazing diversity represented by reptiles and amphibians of the West.

Charles Hood is also the author of A Californian's Guide to the Birds among Us [9781597143837], A Californian's Guide to the Mammals among Us [9781597144438], and co-author of Wild LAA Salad Only the Devil Would Eat is perfect for fans of Bill Bryson and Mary RoachCelebrates the world of "everyday nature"This is Charles Hood's first book of nature essaysPrint galleys availableDigital galley available on EdelweissCharles Hood lives in Palmdale, CA

At its current tally of 212 species, California's mammal list is the largest of all the United States'. This new guidebook joins its sister titles A Californian's Guide to the Birds among Us and A Californian's Guide to the Trees among Us in introducing naturalists of all levels to over forty varieties of the Golden State's fascinating warm-blooded wildlife. Full-color images and evocative descriptions make identification fun and intuitive: a bobcat, for example, has "a Civil War look, with old-fashioned sideburns framing the face in black and white," while a blue whale is named for its coloration of not "old jeans or dull paint, but a luminous, 'how can water catch on fire?' kind of blue." Author Charles Hood supplements essential information with strange but true facts like voles' predilection for deer antlers as a source of calcium, and Mexican free-tailed bats' ability to live in gaseous environments that would kill most other animals. With refreshingly pragmatic commentary ("the fact is, even for experienced naturalists, most chipmunks look pretty much alike") and sound advice for where to see mammals in urban and wilderness settings alike, this lively and even quotable guide will inspire people to connect with their environments wherever they are.

Looks at the culture and terrain of Antarctica, as well as the people who choose to live and work there. This book presents life in Antarctica and the history of polar aviation as both a miracle of achievement yet also as a way to understand humanity's longing to be creatures of the heavens as well as the earth.

Charles Hood shows us a strange and perplexing world that runs on sadness, microbrews, snack cakes, and inexplicable magic. Brimming with natural history and bright flashes of language, his poems focus on transformations.