Book Club: The Responsible Company
In The Responsible Company, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Vincent Stanley, the company's director of philosophy, share their insights on the challenges and rewards of making environmental and social...
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Book Club: Let My People Go Surfing
Imagine a business philosophy not solely driven by the bottom line but by a commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical practices. Yvon Chouinard's Let My People Go Surfing: The Education...
Book Club: Timber
Have you ever stood amidst a forest, dwarfed by the towering timbers, and pondered the tales these age-old sentinels could tell? Ralph Andrews' Timber is a rich tapestry of the...
Book Club: The Forest Service And The Greatest Good
Have you ever wondered what drives a group to dedicate their lives to the guardianship of nature’s expansive domains? In The Forest Service and The Greatest Good, James Lewis explores...
Book Club: The U.S. Forest Service
"The U.S. Forest Service: A History" by Harold K. Steen is an insightful and comprehensive examination of one of the United States' most important environmental agencies. Through meticulous research and...
Book Club: A Forest Journey
"A Forest Journey: The Story of Wood and Civilization" by John Perlin is a meticulously researched and compellingly written book that traces the pivotal role of wood in the development...
Book Club: The Nordic Cookbook
"The Nordic Cookbook" by Magnus Nilsson is an extensive culinary journey through the heart of Scandinavia, offering readers far more than just a compilation of recipes. Nilsson, a renowned Swedish...
Book Club: Wilderness Cooking
"Wilderness Cooking: A Unique Illustrated Cookbook and Guide" by Berndt Berglund offers a delectable dive into the art of preparing food in the great outdoors. This book isn’t just a...
Book Club: Waves and Beaches
"Waves and Beaches: The Dynamics of the Ocean Surface" by Willard Bascom and updated by Kim McCoy serves as a timeless and essential guide to understanding the science and beauty...
Book Club: Salmon
"Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate" by Mark Kurlansky is a profound exploration of the salmon’s journey through time and its intertwined relationship with...
Book Club: The Imperiled Cutthroat
"The Imperiled Cutthroat" by Greg French delves deep into the world of Yellowstone's native cutthroat trout, offering a profound examination of its ecological, historical, and cultural significance. Through meticulous research...
Book Club: The New Fish
"The New Fish" by Simen Sætre and Kjetil Østli offers an intriguing dive into Norway's fishing industry, framed through the story of one fish that revolutionized an entire sector: the...
Book Club: A Temporary Refuge
Have you ever pondered the silent, watchful guardianship of nature? Lee Spencer's "A Temporary Refuge" compels readers to consider the profound impact of human intervention on the natural world, all...
Book Club: The Founding Fish
Have you ever considered the American shad to be an integral part of U.S. history? John McPhee's "The Founding Fish" isn't just a book about fishing—it's a rich exploration into...
Book Club: The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies
"The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies" by Ian Whitelaw, with illustrations by Julie Spyropoulos, is an engaging and beautifully crafted journey through the evolution of fly fishing, told through...
Book Club: A River Runs Through It
"A River Runs Through It" by Norman Maclean is an exquisite narrative that transcends the mere act of fly fishing to explore the complexities of family, love, and the inexorable...
Book Club: Habit of Rivers
"The Habit of Rivers" by Ted Leeson is a lyrical exploration of fly fishing, rivers, and the profound connections forged between the angler and the natural world. This book, much...
Book Club: Simple Fly Fishing
"Simple Fly Fishing" by Craig Mathews and Yvon Chouinard serves as an eloquent manifesto on the art and soul of fly fishing, stripping back the increasingly technical aspects of the...
Book Club: Your Cabin in the Woods
"Your Cabin in the Woods" by Conrad E. Meinecke stands as a timeless ode to the dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life and finding solace in...
Book Club: Building With Logs
"Building With Logs" by the U.S. Forest Service is not merely a guidebook; it's a gateway to the traditional craft of log cabin construction, echoing a deep connection with the...
