Great books recommendations

Hello Stewards-
I wanted to take the opportunity to pass on some tips on great books that myself or other staff members have read here that are great reads in ecology, wildlife, forestry, etc. These books are just the beginning...I hope to post more over time. For those of you interested in learning more about various topics, I thought it might be a good guide based on our experiences and schooling. Also, feel free to leave a post if you have a suggestion to share with everyone. I'm including links (hope they work) so you can read more about them if you like. Amazon seemed like the easiest link, because it lets you peek inside occasionally, but feel free to Google them if you want to learn more or read other reviews.

-Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival by Bernd Heinrich
http://www.amazon.com/Winter-World-Ingenuity-Animal-Survival/dp/0060957379
(I'm a big Bernd Heinrich fan, as some of you may know. I'd recommend most of his books, but this book was a really interesting look at how animals survive in even the harshest of winters, even when the odds are stacked against them.)

-Manual of Ornithology: Avian Structure & Function by Proctor & Lynch
http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Ornithology-Avian-Structure-Function/dp/0300076193/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239989668&sr=1-1
(Great book for learning about exactly what the title suggests...avian structure and function! It's specific, but also a great learning tool that I've used over time.)

-Ornithology by Frank Gill
http://www.amazon.com/Ornithology-Frank-B-Gill/dp/0716749831/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239989750&sr=1-1
(For most folks, this book is THE text on ornithology. I used an earlier version of it during my time at UVM, and I still use it as a reference. Can't overemphasize how much I love it ! It is pricey, as it is a textbook, but a great reference if you happen to see it in the library or if you are a bird enthusiast.)

-The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise by Michael Grunwald
http://www.amazon.com/Swamp-Everglades-Florida-Politics-Paradise/dp/0743251075/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239989896&sr=1-1
(Falling back on my Florida roots, this book provides an interesting insight into the eco-political struggle and story of Florida's Everglades.)

-Brush Cat: On Trees, the Wood Economy, and the Most Dangerous Job in America
http://www.amazon.com/Brush-Cat-Economy-Dangerous-America/dp/0312368917/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239990391&sr=1-1
(I have not yet read this book, but veteran Forest Steward Dave Dimmick recently spoke with me and gave it a very good review).

Cheers!
Sonya

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