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|  | The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow by Benjamim Hoff, Opal Whitely
In 1920, long before environmental consciousness became popular, young Opal Whiteley's diary captured the heart of America. It was an immediate bestseller and one of the most talked-about books of its time: When it was condemned as a hoax, the book fell into obscurity. Now Benjamin Hoff sets out to solve the mystery of its origin. AUTHOR: Benjamim Hoff, Opal Whitely
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | The Wolf Almanac by Robert H. Busch
Documents the 1995 release of wolves into Yellowstone National Park, and offers the varied viewpoints of landowners, legislators, conservationists, and land management agents. AUTHOR: Robert H. Busch
PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Keeping the Warfighting Edge
Because of high rates of deployments combined with other missions, some observers argue that today`s smaller Army is edging toward shortfalls in training and personnel readiness. Interviews conducted by RAND`s Arroyo Center during 1998 and 1999 at most warfighting brigades in the continental United States indicated that some commanders expect an eventual degradation in the tactical competence of future leaders. This expectation was attributed both to shorter tenure in key developmental positions and fewer opportunities within those assignments to participate in field training. The project then undertook an empirical analysis of personnel data to assess whether assignment length and general career patterns had changed over the 1990s. Primary data on the content of key developmental assignments were also collected and analyzed. The results in this documented briefing provide evidence to support beliefs that current officers, especially at the most junior levels, are weaker tactically than were the officers who successfully prosecuted the Gulf War. Further, these declines, in light of changes in the international security environment and Army practices, suggest the existence of a growing tactical gap. The documented briefing describes various policy options to address these problems. It also recommends specifically that the Army bolster its ability to monitor the developmental content of assignments and its leader development system, in general, to ensure that future commanders will be prepared to meet the full range of Army missions.
PUBLISHER: Rand Corporation, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | American Nature Writing, 2000 by John A. Murray
This acclaimed series, the leading showcase for contemporary nature writing, marks the new century and the new millennium with a special volume devoted to the writings of women. The sixteen contributors to the book include three generations of women writers, both new and distinguished voices. The selections gathered here show American nature writing to be a vital and diverse genre, one that encompasses a range of themes: from the solace of wild places to the ferocity of nature, from the importance of urban green spaces to the need to protect the last of our wilderness areas. AUTHOR: John A. Murray
PUBLISHER: Oregon State University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | While You Were Sleeping by John Butler
This book, with mixed-media color illustrations throughout, teaches readers how to count as they read a story about a young girl named Daisy who learns that some animals are just waking up when she goes to sleep. Readers just might be surprised when they learn where the animals live! AUTHOR: John Butler
PUBLISHER: Peachtree Publishers, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | I Always Wanted to Fly by Ken Hechler, Wolfgang W. E. Samuel
Description not available.Presents profiles of military air pilots, from World War II through the Vietnam War. AUTHOR: Ken Hechler, Wolfgang W. E. Samuel
PUBLISHER: University Press of Mississippi
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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