"Fables and Distances" showcases the full spectrum of the genius of John Haines. Through essays and letters, he reflects on the craft and value of poetry, the arts and their influence in public life, the creative spirit in art and literature, and wilderness and nature. Together, these pieces act as [...]
John Haines arrived in Alaska, fresh out of the Navy, in 1947, and established a homestead seventy miles southeast of Fairbanks. He stayed there nearly twenty-five years, learning to live off the country: hunting, trapping, fishing, gathering berries, and growing vegetables. Those years formed him a[...]
John Haines avled i mars 2011, nära 87 år gammal. Han kan räknas in bland moderna amerikanska naturpoeter som Robinson Jeffers och Gary Snyder, liksom i traditionen av oberoende sanningssägare alltifrån Whitman och Thoreau till dagens Wendell Berry. Drygt tjugo år gammal begav sig Haines till [...]
Atlas of Histology: With Functional and Clinical Correlations is a brand-new atlas that provides students a practical and useful source of fundamental information concerning basic histology. Using a unique one-page layout, the book presents a complete visual impression in an integrated style: light [...]
"Insight City Guides" have just got better! With more detailed coverage spanning over 350 pages and over double the number of photos they provide a highly visual introduction to the city. 2 street atlases provide extra clarity and easy orientation - one indexed atlas locates hotels and restaurants, [...]