David Pearson Bücher

Baumhäuser wecken tiefe Emotionen und Erinnerungen an glückliche Kindertage im Wald. Sie verkörpern Freiheit, Abenteuer und die Nähe zur Natur, während sie uns das sanfte Schwingen der Bäume und das Rascheln der Blätter erleben lassen. In diesem Buch werden 22 fesselnde Geschichten von Menschen weltweit erzählt, die ihren Kindheitstraum verwirklicht und eigene Baumhäuser gebaut haben. Die Bandbreite reicht von einfachen, improvisierten Hütten über Gemeinschaftsprojekte und Umweltaktivisten bis hin zu beeindruckenden dreistöckigen Wohnhäusern und Baumhotels in luftiger Höhe. Zusätzlich enthält das Buch eine kurze historische Einführung sowie praktische Schritte zur Planung und Umsetzung, einschließlich Materialien und Kontaktdaten professioneller Anbieter. Die Geschichten umfassen unter anderem das Bamboo Hooch in Puerto Rico, das Treesnakes-Projekt in Minnesota, das Green Magic Nature Resort in Südindien und das Protest-Camp von Fairmile. Auch innovative Konstruktionen wie ein Baumhaus aus Miso-Fässern und eine geodätische Kuppel werden vorgestellt. Dieses Werk lädt dazu ein, die Faszination von Baumhäusern und die kreativen Möglichkeiten, die sie bieten, zu entdecken.

"Runde Häuser aus aller Welt": Runde Räume strahlen eine besondere Faszination aus. Dieses Buch befasst sich mit "Runden Häusern" wie Zelte, Tipis und Jurten. Über 20 Menschen aus der ganzen Welt, die ihr Glück im naturnahen Leben suchten, beschreiben darin ihre Erfahrungen im Bau und Bewohnen dieser Behausungen. Wie sie dazu kamen, sich für solche Lebensräume zu interessieren, wie und aus welchen Materialien sie diese herstellten, verzierten und vielerlei interessante Erlebnisse, die damit verbunden waren, werden lebendig und spannend erzählt. Praktische Tipps zum Bau von Jurten, Tipis und Zelten sind am Ende des Buches sehr detailliert aufgeführt. Ebenso Adressen von Firmen und die Bausätze, sowie Kurse und Workshops. Wunderschöne Fotos der prächtig gestalteten "Rundhäuser" lassen erahnen, wie zauberhaft und speziell die Atmosphäre darin ist. Ab 12, ausgezeichnet, Frau BB.

From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, travellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. – Identification and location information on Peru’s most frequently seen animals. – Full-color illustrations of more than 500 of Peru's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. – Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals. – Information on Peru's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. – Brief descriptions of Peru's most frequently visited parks and reserves. – Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Peru. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated – you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey.

A survey of the work of the Scottish artist Joan Eardley.

Travellers to Ecuador want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats, and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. On the Galapagos Islands, curious visitors want to see with their own eyes the exotic, unique, tame wildlife that stimulated Charles Darwin to formulate the theory of evolution. In this easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, and beautifully illustrated book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Ecuador's magnificent animal life.

Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows Santa as he prepares for his annual journey. With excitement in the air, Santa checks his list and gathers his reindeer, ensuring everything is in place for the magical night ahead. The narrative captures the anticipation and joy of the holiday season, highlighting themes of generosity and the spirit of giving. As the clock ticks down, readers are drawn into the enchanting world of Christmas, filled with wonder and festive cheer.

Since this handbook was first published in 1994, interest in the book as a material object, and in the ways in which books have been owned, read and used, has burgeoned. Now established as a standard reference work, this book has been revised and expanded with a new set of over 200 colour illustrations, updated bibliographies and extended international coverage of libraries and online resources. It covers the history and understanding of inscriptions, bookplates, ink and binding stamps, mottoes and heraldry, and describes how to identify owners and track down books from particular collections via library and sale catalogues. Each section features an evaluated bibliography listing further sources, both online and in print. Illustrated examples of the many kinds of ownership evidence which can be found in books are also shown throughout. Relevant to anyone seeking to identify previous owners of books, or trace private libraries, this title will also support the work of all book historians interested in the history of reading or the use of books and in the book as a material object. An essential handbook for anyone working in provenance research.

The book explores the rich histories of individual volumes, revealing their impact on the world through unique physical characteristics like bullet damage, graffiti, and fire recovery. It highlights ownership marks and annotations that reflect social history and literacy across centuries. By showcasing examples from the early Middle Ages to modern times, it encourages readers to appreciate the cultural and research value of books beyond their printed content, offering a fresh perspective on their significance and the stories they tell.