The View From A Hammock

In this inspiring story of a Vietnam veteran who served his country proudly as a Petty officer in United States Naval Aviation. Working as a Plane captain he completed two tours in Vietnam with his squadron VAW121 while being detached to an airgroup aboard the USS Intrepid. It was here with VAW121 he met his good friend "Ody" who he remains friends with over forty years later. Discover glimpses of yourself and follow his journey, rocky at times as he tries to find true peace within himself. The journey begins on a quiet street in chicago in 1947, the story continues as he experiences Vietnam, health problems, and failed marriages. After more than fifty-five years he finds what he is looking for all these years, what God had planned for him the whole time. That peace came when he founded The Hope Children's Mission, (La Esperanza Mision De Ninos) located in Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico Meet some of the children, learn how great it feels to help children help themselves. Happiness can be found in strange places. All the profits of this book will be used to operate The Hope Children's Mission Esperanza Mision De Ninos

Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave No Trace-friendly way. This book covers hammock camping basics such as how to get a perfect hang and how to stay dry, warm, and bug free. Plus, it illustrates techniques and tips to get the most out of a hammock shelter, whether you have purchased an all-in-one kit or you've assembled your own customized system.

In this inspiring story of a Vietnam veteran who served his country proudly as a Petty officer in United States Naval Aviation. Working as a Plane captain he completed two tours in Vietnam with his squadron VAW121 while being detached to an airgroup aboard the USS Intrepid. It was here with VAW121 he met his good friend "Ody" who he remains friends with over forty years later. Discover glimpses of yourself and follow his journey, rocky at times as he tries to find true peace within himself. The journey begins on a quiet street in chicago in 1947, the story continues as he experiences Vietnam, health problems, and failed marriages. After more than fifty-five years he finds what he is looking for all these years, what God had planned for him the whole time. That peace came when he founded The Hope Children's Mission, (La Esperanza Mision De Ninos) located in Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico Meet some of the children, learn how great it feels to help children help themselves. Happiness can be found in strange places. All the profits of this book will be used to operate The Hope Children's Mission Esperanza Mision De Ninos

In a time of isolation and scarcity, a regressive regime rules with absolute power, turning neighbour against neighbour, and crushing dissidence with deadly force. A microcosm of this monstrous time: the tiny Pacific Northwest town of Gilder. In a house on the fringes of the decimated hamlet, Kasper—fifteen, intellectually disabled, limited ability to speak—has miraculously survived the slaying of his family. But alone, he is a fleeting miracle. Alone, he is on borrowed time. Alone, his yellow headphones, brown blanket and beloved copy of The Gingerbread Man are scant consolation. Alone, he is destined to die within the folds of the blue hammock hanging from his bedroom ceiling. Kasper is not alone. Tao—failed service dog turned family pet—has also survived the attack. And with the discovery of Boy, Tao understands he has a duty: guide the last living member of his pack out of the house and through the ravaged streets of Gilder to safety. The destination? The one refuge he can conceive of in a world gone mad. Boy in the Blue Hammock is an epic tale of loss and loyalty, of dissent and destruction, of assumption and ableism. With a unique premise, powerful narrative and evocative prose, the novel might be the best kept literary secret of 2022.

"This fourth edition covers the key subjects of previous editions with major updates of the new science and understanding. If there ever was a necessary book for Everglades advocates, students, authors, members of government and their agencies, The Everglades Handbook: Understanding the Ecosystem is an absolute must!" —Nathaniel P. Reed, from the Foreword “This book is far and away the best guide now in print to Everglades issues -- authoritative, well-illustrated, well-indexed, and readable." — Martha Musgrove, retired Miami Herald journalist, founding President of the Decision Makers Forum, and Southeast Regional Director of the Florida Wildlife Federation "Given the astonishing breadth and depth of scientific activities in the Everglades, Tom Lodge once again illustrates his savvy as an articulate science writer in condensing the complex dynamics of this remarkable ecosystem. ...In summary, the Handbook reviews a vast literature into a compelling read about the natural treasures of the Everglades." —Evelyn E. Gaiser, Executive Director, School of Environment, Arts and Society, and Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Florida International University, modified from Wetlands (2011) 31 _____________________________________________________________________________________ The fourth edition presents expanded treatment of subjects where our knowledge of the Everglades and its restoration has greatly improved. This more detailed coverage includes: Computer modeling and its applications to the Everglades environment Quantified role of water flow in shaping the Everglades landscape The origin and evolution of fixed tree islands Sulfur and related mercury as wetland pollutants Up-to-date summary of the now quantified economic benefits of restoration, shown to be far in excess of the cost The Everglades Handbook: Understanding the Ecosystem, Fourth Edition is a scholarly reference packed cover to cover with scientific information about the ecosystem of the Everglades - taking into account how drastically the Everglades has changed. Topically, the book covers disciplines ranging from ecology, geology, climatology, hydrology, anthropology to conservation biology. Written in Tom Lodge’s trademark accessible style, this extensively researched text is essential reading for anybody trying to understand the challenges we face in restoring this unique ecosystem.