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| beaver dam splash pad: Condoland James T. White, John Punter, 2023-05-31 Condoland casts CityPlace – a massive residential development of more than thirty condominium towers just outside Toronto’s downtown core – as a microcosm of twenty-first-century urban intensification that has transformed the city skyline beyond all recognition. Built almost entirely by a single private developer, this immense neighbourhood took decades to plan, design, and develop, but the end result lacks a sense of place and is not widely accessible to those who need homes: only a small number of its 13,000 units constitute affordable housing, and public amenities are limited. James T. White and John Punter journey through the forty-year development of Toronto’s largest residential megaproject, focusing on its urban design and architectural evolution. They also delve into the background, summarizing the tools used to shape Toronto’s built environment, and critically explore the underlying political economy of planning and real estate development in the city. Using detailed field studies, interviews, archival research, and with nearly two hundred illustrations, they reveal an alarmingly flexible approach to planning and design that is acquiescent to the demands of a rapacious development industry. Condoland raises key questions about the sustainability and long-term resilience of city planning. |
| beaver dam splash pad: The Meaning of Wilderness Sigurd F. Olson, 2001-06-08 Sigurd F. Olson (1899-1982) was one of the greatest environmentalists of the twentieth century. A conservation activist and popular writer, Olson introduced a generation of readers to the importance of wilderness. He served as president of the Wilderness Society and the National Parks Association and as a consultant to the federal government on wilderness preservation and ecological problems. He earned many honors, including the highest possible from the Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, and Izaak Walton League. Olson is perhaps best known, though, for his many books that express the wonder, awe, and peace he found in the wilderness, including the nature classics The Singing Wilderness, Listening Point, and Reflections from the North Country. While these books have greatly influenced subsequent environmentalist movements and writers such as Annie Dillard and Barry Lopez, a major portion of Olson’s wilderness writing-much of it originating as speeches-has been relatively inaccessible, scattered in a number of magazines and obscure books over a period of more than fifty years, or never published at all. The Meaning of Wilderness gathers together the most important of Sigurd Olson’s articles and speeches, making them available for the first time. The book also contains an introduction and chapter-by-chapter commentary by Olson’s authorized biographer, David Backes, that help the reader discover the various facets of Olson’s wilderness philosophy and their development over time. A lively look at the evolution of one of environmentalism’s greatest figures, The Meaning of Wilderness will be essential reading for Olson fans, historians, and outdoors people around the country. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Day Trips® from the Twin Cities Lisa Meyers McClintick, 2024-06-04 Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from the Twin Cities. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips from the Twin Cities helps make the most of a brief getaway. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Chip the Dam Builder Jim Kjelgaard, 2019-04-05 When disaster struck the beaver colony, Chip, the wise old leader, started out in search of a new home. It was a perilous journey, filled with danger from man and beast. But old Chip won through, to build another home for his faithful mate and their new family of kits. The beaver pond became a center of wilderness activity. It was a refuge for Trim, the deer, and her little fawn; for King, the trout, and his offspring; for the geese and the muskrats and the frogs. It was also a hunting ground for Wraith, the horned owl; for Ripple, the otter; and above all, for Glare, the lynx, who tried once too often to catch the old dam builder. A spellbinder of a book -- informative and compelling -- in a holding tale of wilderness wildlife. -- Virginia Kirkus |
| beaver dam splash pad: Field and Stream , 1937 |
| beaver dam splash pad: Boys' Life , 1922-08 Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting. |
| beaver dam splash pad: The Place in the Forest R.D. Lawrence, 1998-03-15 A number of years ago, R.D. Lawrence acquired a patch of Ontario wilderness, soon known as The Place. Here Lawrence and his wife built a cabin and became immersed in studying the ways of the wild. The Place was home to a variety of wildlife, from black bears, wolves, beavers and raccoons through to hawks, snapping turtles and singing mice. Lawrence’s desire to learn, fuelled by his keen observation, led to his writing about and photographing life within his small corner of the forest – the result being a warm, witty account of change and survival in the natural world. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Furbearing Animals of North America Leonard Lee Rue, 1981 Using black-and-white photographs, a standard reference book on the fur-bearing animals of North America explores their habitats, behavioral characteristics, and physical attributes. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Where the Water Lilies Grow R. D. Lawrence, 1999-07-15 A sequel to The Place in the Forest, this book conjures up the sounds, the smells, and the very feel of water-based life over every season. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Illustrated Outdoor World and Recreation , 1915 |
| beaver dam splash pad: Pilgrims of the Wild Grey Owl, 2010-07-26 First published in 1935, Pilgrims of the Wild is Grey Owl’s autobiographical account of his transition from successful trapper to preservationist. With his Iroquois wife, Anahereo, Grey Owl set out to protect the environment and the endangered beaver. Powerful in its simplicity, Pilgrims of the Wild tells the story of Grey Owl’s life of happy cohabitation with the wild creatures of nature and the healing powers of what he referred to as the great Northland of Over the Hills and Far Away. A bestseller at the time, Pilgrims of the Wild helped establish Grey Owl’s international reputation as a conservationist. His legacy of warnings against the degradations of nature and the dangers of industry live on, despite the posthumous revelation that he wasn’t, in fact, the First Nations man he claimed to be. |
| beaver dam splash pad: The Network Reshapes the Library Lorcan Dempsey, 2014-08-18 Since he began posting in 2003, Dempsey has used his blog to explore nearly every important facet of library technology, from the emergence of Web 2.0 as a concept to open source ILS tools and the push to web-scale library management systems. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Ophelia and Her Forest Friends David Osborn, 2020-03-09 Ophelia is a little girl who lives deep in a far-off great forest where her widowed father is a woodcutter and her home a tiny cottage with a thatched roof and flower-filled window boxes. Blessed at birth by fairies, she is friends with all the little forest animals who live around her, and with no school or other children to fill her playtimes, she is never lonely, sharing adventures with many, like Sammy Skunk, Rory Raccoon, Oscar Owl, Betsy Bunny, Patrick Porcupine, Benjamin Beaver, and others—all joining with her in keeping their forest home peaceful and safe. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Cabins and trails Clyde Ferguson, 1978 |
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| beaver dam splash pad: Fundamentals of Geomorphology Richard John Huggett, 2011-03-15 This extensively revised, restructured, and updated edition continues to present an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring the world’s landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms and processes, while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology, process and form, history, and geomorphic systems, and moves on to discuss: structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics and those associated with volcanoes, impact craters, and folds, faults, and joints process and form: landforms resulting from, or influenced by, the exogenic agencies of weathering, running water, flowing ice and meltwater, ground ice and frost, the wind, and the sea; landforms developed on limestone; and landscape evolution, a discussion of ancient landforms, including palaeosurfaces, stagnant landscape features, and evolutionary aspects of landscape change. This third edition has been fully updated to include a clearer initial explanation of the nature of geomorphology, of land surface process and form, and of land-surface change over different timescales. The text has been restructured to incorporate information on geomorphic materials and processes at more suitable points in the book. Finally, historical geomorphology has been integrated throughout the text to reflect the importance of history in all aspects of geomorphology. Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating and innovative perspective on the key topics and debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible and lively manner, it includes guides to further reading, chapter summaries, and an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams and attractive photographs, all in colour. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Architects of Buddhist Leisure Justin Thomas McDaniel, 2017-04-01 Buddhism, often described as an austere religion that condemns desire, promotes denial, and idealizes the contemplative life, actually has a thriving leisure culture in Asia. Creative religious improvisations designed by Buddhists have been produced both within and outside of monasteries across the region—in Nepal, Japan, Korea, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Justin McDaniel looks at the growth of Asia’s culture of Buddhist leisure—what he calls “socially disengaged Buddhism”—through a study of architects responsible for monuments, museums, amusement parks, and other sites. In conversation with noted theorists of material and visual culture and anthropologists of art, McDaniel argues that such sites highlight the importance of public, leisure, and spectacle culture from a Buddhist perspective and illustrate how “secular” and “religious,” “public” and “private,” are in many ways false binaries. Moreover, places like Lek Wiriyaphan’s Sanctuary of Truth in Thailand, Suối Tiên Amusement Park in Saigon, and Shi Fa Zhao’s multilevel museum/ritual space/tea house in Singapore reflect a growing Buddhist ecumenism built through repetitive affective encounters instead of didactic sermons and sectarian developments. They present different Buddhist traditions, images, and aesthetic expressions as united but not uniform, collected but not concise: Together they form a gathering, not a movement. Despite the ingenuity of lay and ordained visionaries like Wiriyaphan and Zhao and their colleagues Kenzo Tange, Chan-soo Park, Tadao Ando, and others discussed in this book, creators of Buddhist leisure sites often face problems along the way. Parks and museums are complex adaptive systems that are changed and influenced by budgets, available materials, local and global economic conditions, and visitors. Architects must often compromise and settle at local optima, and no matter what they intend, their buildings will develop lives of their own. Provocative and theoretically innovative, Architects of Buddhist Leisure asks readers to question the very category of “religious” architecture. It challenges current methodological approaches in religious studies and speaks to a broad audience interested in modern art, architecture, religion, anthropology, and material culture. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Billion-Dollar Branding Honey Parker, Blaine Parker, 2012-08-21 Two advertising veterans explain the myths about branding—and how even the smallest businesses can benefit by defining themselves to their customers. Branding may be the single most misunderstood concept in marketing. It’s not only for big businesses with big bucks. It’s not about a logo, a color, a font, or a type of advertising. Branding is defining a company’s image in such a way that the customer is left with a single feeling about that business and what they do. Branding is about finding a business’s juicy center. Even small businesses on shoestring budgets and sole practitioners can learn the principles of good branding—an effort that encompasses not just messaging, but multiple day-to-day decisions that shape and build your customers’ perceptions and emotions. With numerous real-life examples and the expertise that comes only from experience, this book guides you to a new way of thinking about your business, and the kind of wisdom that no amount of money can buy. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Forest Road Engineering Guidebook British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, 2002 This guidebook provides forest road practitioners with advice on road design and field practices to assist them to achieve the statutory and regulatory requirements in the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, the Forest Road Regulation and the Operational Planning Regulation. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Fish Passage Through Culverts Calvin O. Baker, Frank E. Votapka, Technology & Development Center (Missoula, Mont.), 1990 The success of fish migration through culverts is dependent on the swimming ability of the fish and the hydraulic conditions of the culvert. Properly designed and constructed culverts can minimize the impact on fish passage. Because culverts are typically more economical than bridges, it is appropriate to evaluate when to use culverts and to predict the effects of such culvert installations. During the consideration of alternatives for structures for fish passage, culverts should not be automatically eliminated. This publication has tried to examine the aspects of culvert design and operation relative to the existing information that has been published in previous studies. Ideally, a culvert installation should not change the conditions that existed prior to that installation. This means that the cross-sectional area should not be restricted by the culvert, the slope should not change, and the roughness coefficients should remain the same. Any change in these conditions will result in a velocity change which could alter the sediment transportation capacity of the stream. A truly successful culvert design would include matching the velocities of the fish's swimming zone in the culvert to the swimming capacity of the design fish. Unfortunately, not enough research has been completed to make this an acceptable criterion of culvert design. This approach is preferred because it is easier to reduce the velocities in the swimming zone by increasing the boundary roughness than it is to reduce the mean velocity of the entire culvert. This publication contains some relatively simple guidelines which can reduce the installation problems of culverts in streams containing migrating fish when combined with the expertise of an experience fish biologist, engineer, and hydrologist. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Four-footed Americans and Their Kin Mabel Osgood Wright, 1898 Scientific information on four-footed animals given within a fictional narrative structure. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Wildlife in North Carolina , 1992 |
| beaver dam splash pad: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe C. S. Lewis, 2021-02-02 A gentle retelling of C.S. Lewis’s classic bestseller, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, perfect for storytime with the youngest readers! Now available for the first time ever as a board book, a whole new generation of readers will fall in love with The Chronicles of Narnia in this abridged retelling of C.S. Lewis’s most beloved classic. With simple text paired with bright illustrations by Joey Chou, this is a must-have board book for a young child’s first library and the perfect baby shower gift for parents to be. Since its original publication over seventy years ago, this story about four children who step through a wardrobe door and find the magical land of Narnia has delighted readers of all ages. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been made into a blockbuster movie and an acclaimed play and has been read by over 100 million people around the world. |
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| beaver dam splash pad: Directory of Maryland Manufacturers , 1975 |
| beaver dam splash pad: The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People Grey Owl, 2023-10-25 Join Sajo, a young Indigenous girl, and her extraordinary companions, the wise and industrious Beaver People, on a captivating adventure that transcends cultures and generations. Grey Owl, the renowned conservationist and storyteller, weaves a tale that celebrates the bond between humans and nature in 'The Adventures of Sajo and her Beaver People.' As Sajo navigates the breathtaking Canadian wilderness, readers of all ages will be enthralled by the heartwarming encounters, the courage of the characters, and the profound lessons they learn from the land and its creatures. Grey Owl's evocative storytelling and deep respect for the natural world will leave you inspired and moved. This timeless classic not only entertains but also educates, instilling the values of conservation, respect for our environment, and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Dive into this enchanting narrative, and let Grey Owl's words transport you to a world of discovery and ecological wonder. 'The Adventures of Sajo and her Beaver People' is a must-read for anyone who seeks a deeper connection with the great outdoors and a richer understanding of the fragile ecosystems we share. It is an ode to the profound friendship between humans and the wild, inviting us all to become better stewards of our beautiful planet. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, Committee on Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research, 2003-08-22 Expanding on the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, this book deals specifically with mammals in neuroscience and behavioral research laboratories. It offers flexible guidelines for the care of these animals, and guidance on adapting these guidelines to various situations without hindering the research process. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research offers a more in-depth treatment of concerns specific to these disciplines than any previous guide on animal care and use. It treats on such important subjects as: The important role that the researcher and veterinarian play in developing animal protocols. Methods for assessing and ensuring an animal's well-being. General animal-care elements as they apply to neuroscience and behavioral research, and common animal welfare challenges this research can pose. The use of professional judgment and careful interpretation of regulations and guidelines to develop performance standards ensuring animal well-being and high-quality research. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience and Behavioral Research treats the development and evaluation of animal-use protocols as a decision-making process, not just a decision. To this end, it presents the most current, in-depth information about the best practices for animal care and use, as they pertain to the intricacies of neuroscience and behavioral research. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Southern Ontario Backroad Mapbook Russell Mussio, 2015-11-26 Comprising Canada’s southernmost limb, the southern reaches of Ontario contain the vibrant, cosmopolitan heart of Canada, boasting the populous city of Toronto, the sights of Niagara Falls, other major cities like London and Hamilton, plus natural attractions like Wasaga Beach, the world’s largest freshwater beach. Our southern Ontario backcountry map book guides your way through the region, including the Greater Toronto Area plus Ontario’s largest established trail network. In addition to urban attractions in Toronto, London, Hamilton and beyond, and the natural wonder that is Niagara Falls, southern Ontario provides a range of outdoor recreation activities. Features - Map Key & Legend - Topographic Maps - Detailed Adventure Section >> Backroad Attractions, Fishing Locations, Hunting Areas, Paddling Routes, Parks & Campsites, Trail Systems, ATV Routes,Snowmobile Areas, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Recreation, Service Directory, Accommodations, Sales & Services, Tours & Guides, Index, Adventure Index, Map Index, Trip Planning Tools, |
| beaver dam splash pad: Touching Spirit Bear Ben Mikaelsen, 2018-01-03 A Book of the Year Award Nominee Avoiding jail time^ young Cole Matthews elects to particpate in an alternative sentencing program based on traditional Native American practices that result in his being banished to a remote Alaskan Island where he is left to survive for a year. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Ashley National Forest (N.F.), Wasatch-Cache National Forest (N.F.), Management of the High Uintas Wilderness , 1997 |
| beaver dam splash pad: You Can Find It Wild Florence L. Heyl, 2002-12 |
| beaver dam splash pad: Forest and Stream , 1899 |
| beaver dam splash pad: Twentieth-Century Building Materials Thomas C. Jester, 2014-08-01 Over the concluding decades of the twentieth century, the historic preservation community increasingly turned its attention to modern buildings, including bungalows from the 1930s, gas stations and diners from the 1940s, and office buildings and architectural homes from the 1950s. Conservation efforts, however, were often hampered by a lack of technical information about the products used in these structures, and to fill this gap Twentieth-Century Building Materials was developed by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and first published in 1995. Now, this invaluable guide is being reissued—with a new preface by the book’s original editor. With more than 250 illustrations, including a full-color photographic essay, the volume remains an indispensable reference on the history and conservation of modern building materials. Thirty-seven essays written by leading experts offer insights into the history, manufacturing processes, and uses of a wide range of materials, including glass block, aluminum, plywood, linoleum, and gypsum board. Readers will also learn about how these materials perform over time and discover valuable conservation and repair techniques. Bibliographies and sources for further research complete the volume. The book is intended for a wide range of conservation professionals including architects, engineers, conservators, and material scientists engaged in the conservation of modern buildings, as well as scholars in related disciplines. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Sajo and the Beaver People Grey Owl, 1991 The adventures of two young beavers after they are rescued by an Indian hunter and taken to his village. |
| beaver dam splash pad: The Billboard , 1929 |
| beaver dam splash pad: New Hampshire Bird News , 1954 |
| beaver dam splash pad: Wild Trek Jim Kjelgaard, 2021-08-31 In Wild Trek, Jim Kjelgaard presents a riveting exploration of the wilderness through the eyes of young protagonists embarking on a transformative journey. The novel weaves together rich, evocative prose with a deep appreciation for nature, encapsulating the struggles and triumphs faced by characters amid the untamed landscape. Set against the backdrop of the American wilderness, Kjelgaard's narrative captures the essence of adventure while infusing anthropomorphic elements through compelling portrayals of wildlife, reflecting the interconnectivity between humans and their environment. This engaging coming-of-age tale invokes themes of resilience, friendship, and the profound impact of nature on personal growth. Jim Kjelgaard, a prolific author known for his devotion to stories featuring animals and the outdoors, draws on his early experiences in rural America to craft Wild Trek. His love for hunting, fishing, and the wilderness is palpable throughout his writing, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the intricate relationships shared between humans and nature. Kjelgaard's background influenced his commitment to environmental themes, compelling him to create a narrative that resonates deeply with both young readers and adults alike. This book is highly recommended for those who appreciate adventure literature and insightful commentary on nature. Kjelgaard's ability to blend thrilling plot elements with a poignant message makes Wild Trek a timeless read, inviting audiences to reflect on their connection to the wild and the importance of ecological stewardship. |
| beaver dam splash pad: The Burgess Animal Book for Children Thornton W. Burgess, 2012-05-14 Porcupines, field mice, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond. 73 illustrations. |
| beaver dam splash pad: Warriors: Omen of the Stars #1: The Fourth Apprentice Erin Hunter, 2010-12-21 After the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come . . . It has been foretold that Jayfeather and Lionblaze will hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must wait for a sign from StarClan to tell them which of their Clanmates will complete the prophecy. Soon, a StarClan warrior will visit a new ThunderClan apprentice—and the lives of the three chosen cats will be forever linked. |
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