A breathtaking survey of contemporary homes, each with a deep connection to the landscapes and vistas of the mountains Whether snow-capped, rocky, or covered with verdant forest, the sublime wilderness of mountains has inspired humans for millennia. Offering respite from urban living and a profound connection to nature, mountain landscapes also present unique challenges that have resulted in innovative, resourceful, and beautiful residential architecture. Living in the Mountains is the definitive global tour, showcasing the finest examples of architect-designed homes, whether furnished with impressive views, offering protection from harsh environments, or simply reveling in their extraordinary altitude.
Describes mountain conditions, how people can live in the mountains, the lives of traditional mountain peoples, and the effects of the modern world on mountainous areas.
Children reading this book explore a stunning mountain habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and non-living things, such as soil, snow, and birds.
AS SEEN ON BBC’S WINTERWATCH WITH CHRIS PACKHAM AND MICHAELA STRACHAN 'The finest book ever written on nature and landscape in Britain' Guardian In this masterpiece of nature writing, Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into the Cairngorm ...
This book takes a simple look at what it means to live on a mountain. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there, and the risks people might have because of living on a mountain, such as some extreme weather.
How do animals like bighorn sheep, yaks, and snow leopards survive in the mountains? Discover their adaptations and see!
Surveys the unique vegetation and animal life of America's spectacular mountain ranges.
Slow Living is for anyone looking to simplify life. Personal growth books for women tend to leave out men and children, but this book was intentionally crafted with everyone in mind!
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THIRTY - ONE D y the time Holland made it to the Jackson County Sheriff ' s Office , Andy Griffith had already cut the man loose . According to Rodriguez , Walter Freeman was one step removed from the men responsible for every gram of ...
This book describes geographical and cultural aspects of communities located in the mountains.