Mel White Livres

This richly illustrated book will coincide with the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service.

Year after year, hundreds of millions of visitors spend more than a billion hours enjoying the magnificent, astonishingly diverse realm overseen by America's National Park Service. And the National Geographic Society has been involved with this forward-looking, environmentally-minded department from the very beginning.This extensive travel planner covers not just the 58 official National Parks but also the nearly 350 additional properties in the Park Service's domain. The premier Parks are described in detail, but equal attention is given to the National Monuments, Memorials, Preserves, Historic Sites, Battlefields, Cemeteries, and Seashores, not to mention a network of "National Trails" and even the intriguingly referred to "Affiliated Areas." From Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty, from the hallowed ground of Gettysburg National Military Park to the Pacific waters shrouding Hawaii's USS Arizona Memorial, this catalog spans American history and territory both, with practical advice on how to reach each park, when to go, and what to do there.

A guide for beginning and intermediate birders describes the best birding spots in the eastern U.S. and includes species lists, descriptions of birds and their behavior, and tips on the best times to visit

The book features 50 true stories that explore the lives of various bird species, highlighting their unique behaviors and challenges. It combines engaging narratives with stunning visuals, perfect for both avid bird enthusiasts and fans of the Angry Birds franchise. Through these tales, readers will gain insight into the realities of avian life, showcasing the resilience and emotions of our feathered friends.

From New England to Alaska, this 544 page resource is filled with helpful advice, historical background, and practical facts on how to reach scores of park system properties, when to go, and what to do there.

As New; see description and scans. Washington, National Geographic Society, 2009. First Edition of the very scarce Deluxe Edition of National Geographic's Complete National Parks of the United States. This is not the standard hardcover issue, but the fine-grain synthetic leather-bound, lightly padded Deluxe Edition (see scans), which bears its own ISBN, that being 9781426205286, and which was copyrighted and published in 2009, one year prior to the publication date of the standard hardcover edition. Quarto, deep navy blue fine grain synthetic leather lightly padded boards, gilt imprinting on front cover and spine, navy blue satin page-marker ribbon, All Edges Gilt, and a thick 527 pp. + 1. New; pristine and immaculate; removed from original packaging only for scanning and description. Note that the "light" spots in the frontal scan are reflective scanning artifacts only; these are not real. Also, the navy blue cover coloration is blue-er in scans than to the naked eye. The scarcest edition of the profusely illustrated (photos and maps) master work on the topic by Mel White. A scarce collector piece, wall-to-wall. Pristine. Please see scans. LG9

Set forty years after Stranger at the Gate, the narrative follows Mel and his husband, Gary Nixon, as they lead the organization Soulforce in a campaign against misinformation regarding LGBTQ+ issues. Their journey is marked by nonviolent protests that capture national attention, showcasing the resilience and humor of Mel, Gary, and their dedicated volunteers. The book highlights their struggles against harassment, arrest, and trial while confronting the religious institutions that perpetuate falsehoods.

Unter den Computerspielen sind die Angry Birds lange keine Unbekannten mehr.? Ob Red, Terence oder Bubbles – jeder kennt die Vögel, jeder liebt sie. Weltweit wurden die Angry-Birds-Spiele über 500 Millionen Mal heruntergeladen. Millionen von Menschen spielen begeistert mit ihnen, lenken explodierende Amseln oder meckernde Spatzen. Hier geht es um die Vorbilder der wütenden Vögel in der Natur: Das Begleitbuch enthält 50 spannende Fakten und witzige Geschichten darüber, was passiert, wenn echte Vögel mal so richtig ausrasten. Außerdem kommt die Wahrheit über die Angry Birds im Spiel ans Licht. Eingeteilt in vier Level, stellt die Autorin Mel White die persönlichen Profile der Vögel vor. Ihre Hobbys, ihre Lebensgeschichten und was sie wirklich zornig macht. Das Buch ist eine unterhaltsame Erkundungstour – sowohl in die virtuelle als auch in die reale Vogelwelt.