Book Recommendations You can find these recommendations through your local independent bookstore, or, through Booksense.com The Big Year- A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession Mark Obmascik What is The Big Year, and what does it have to do with birds? Quite simply it is a race to see who can count the most bird species, native and rarity, in North America in one calendar year. Follow Mark Obmascik as he chronicles the livelihoods of three Big Year contestants, each one driven by their own desires and obsessions. The Blue Bear - Lynn Schooler Lynn Schooler, a wilderness guide and budding photographer, honed a friendship with world renowned wildlife photographer, Michio Hoshino, as they set out to discover the elusive blue bear. The intensity of their search amidst the wild waters and unforgiving terrain of Alaska makes this one of the best books ever written about human endurance. Build Me An Ark - Brenda Peterson I have had the fortunate blessings of some wonderful animal experiences, but few compare to the enormity of Brenda Peterson's. Her memoir is filled with all of the passion and grace that Leopold and Bass have penned. Colter - Rick Bass A genuine story of friendship, devotion, and a dog. Colter, a loyal, sometimes befuddled, always dedicated, German short-haired Pointer enters author Rick Bass' life and changes it forever. The words echo through the Yaak Valley of Montana like a soothing wind. Dog Is My Co-Pilot - from the editors of The Bark magazine Gathered from the pages of The Bark magazine a vast array of authors and experts lend a paw to this anthology of canine essays and short stories. Enjoy works from Pam Houston, Alice Walker, Michael Paterniti, Rick Bass, and Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer   When nature offers the lure of exploration and adventure one man sets out across the country to discover everything he hoped for, but instead finds his own limitations. A true account of the charismatic life, and tragic death, of Chris McCandless. Mind of the Raven - Bernd Heinrich Studying birds in the field can be a test of patience and will. But to bring home the subject of one's fascination, and to raise several to adulthood, is what Heinrich did to understand these enigmatic wolf-birds. The raven has lived in our minds and myths as an outsider, a scavenger, a thief. This book helps bring clarity and compassion to a part of nature that deserves our appreciation.   Peterson's Birds - Roger Tory Peterson A wonderful collection of images from a pioneer in bird research and appreciation. Marvel at the details of his paintings and enjoy the stories that take you behind the scenes of how they were created. Who do you think Sibley and Kaufmann studied in their youth? The Sibley Guide to Birds - David Allen Sibley What Peterson produced before has merley been enhanced by David Allen Sibley. The book employs a modern day approach of having all of the information right at your fingertips. Each page is filled with depictions of birds in various phases of age, season, and location. Maps and vocal patterns add to the package. The renderings offer a quick reference for ease of use in the field. The Verb - To Bird - Peter Cashwell This is a genuine, honest explanation as to why we venture forth into the brush, with binoculars and list, to bird. Cashwell has a command of words that bring color and character to the dense canopy of the avian world. Winged Migration - Jacques Perrin A wonderful visual collection from the acclaimed documentary-Winged Migration. This larger than life format lends itself to the true fans of the avian world. Unattainable access to bird migration is now brought to brilliant levels as Perrin and crew fly amongst the birds with deft precision. A landmark in field study. All images and content-Copyright-2008-Cold Nose Creations