I have a short stack of Rocky Mountain Books' manifestos sitting on my bedside table. The first three books I read in the manifesto series were on topics of great interest to me: beavers, bees and gardening. Becoming Water - Glaciers in a Warming World, is one of several titles the kind folks at RMB …
Like other titles in the very readable manifesto series published by Rocky Mountain Books, Digging the City is an eye-catching, brain-expanding, well-balanced read. The description of our global, price-driven, nutrient-poor, energy-intensive food industry could be overwhelmingly depressing, but Rhona McAdam carefully outlines steps each of us can take to improve food safety and security. Citing …
Continue reading Book Review: Digging the City by Rhona McAdam
After thoroughly enjoying The Beaver Manifesto a couple of weeks back, I placed "hold" requests for several other manifestos published by Rocky Mountain Books. Yesterday I received an email notice that one of my hold requests had been filled, so I stopped in at my local Calgary Public Library branch and signed it out. This …
Continue reading Book Review: The Incomparable Honeybee by Dr. Reese Halter
After my recent visit to the Cross Conservation Area, I wanted to learn more about the relationship between beavers and wetlands. My investigation quickly led me to this video clip on CBC player, featuring Glynnis Hood making a strong case for the beaver as an eco-friend. Her short presentation inspired me to search out The …
Continue reading Book Review: The Beaver Manifesto by Glynnis Hood