Bad Smoke, Good Smoke

Bad Smoke, Good Smoke
Author: John R. Erickson
Publisher: Voice in the American West
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-05-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781682830871

A compelling first-hand chronicle of wildfire, recovery, and adaptation on the Texas Panhandle.

Under Western Skies

Under Western Skies
Author: Jennifer Jewell
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 160469999X

“Atkinson and Jewell invite each of us to reimagine one’s connection to the land while cultivating nature close to home. A must-read for anyone searching for inspired solutions for designing or refining a garden.” —Emily Murphy, founder of Pass the Pistil From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies reveals thirty-six of the most innovative designs—all embracing and celebrating the very soul of the land on which they grow. For the gardeners featured here, nature is the ultimate inspiration rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the strong connection each garden has with its place. Packed with Atkinson’s stunning photographs and illuminated by Jewell’s deep interest in the relationships between people and the spaces they inhabit, Under Western Skies offers page after page of encouraging ingenuity and inventive design for passionate gardeners who call the West home.

Sweet Texas Wildfire

Sweet Texas Wildfire
Author: Lauren Wilde
Publisher: Zebra Books
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1992
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780821736289

Danny stares at cavalry officer Grant Holden with rebellion in her fiery black eyes. She'll go with him to his fort, but she will protect herself along the way. As they battle across the rugged prairie, Danny finds she doesn't want to resist Holden's advances. His searing gaze makes her want to love him into sweet surrender.

Hail of Fire

Hail of Fire
Author: Randy Fritz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781595347794

A memoir of loss and renewal in the wake of the most destructive wildfire in Texas history

The Texanist

The Texanist
Author: David Courtney
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1477312978

A collection of Courtney's columns from the Texas Monthly, curing the curious, exorcizing bedevilment, and orienting the disoriented, advising "on such things as: Is it wrong to wear your football team's jersey to church? When out at a dancehall, do you need to stick with the one that brung ya? Is it real Tex-Mex if it's served with a side of black beans? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos?"--Amazon.com.

Conducting Prescribed Fires

Conducting Prescribed Fires
Author: John Robert Weir
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1603443363

In this practical and helpful manual, John R. Weir, who has conducted more than 720 burns in four states, offers a step-by-step guide to the systematic application of burning to meet specific land management needs and goals.

Wildfire

Wildfire
Author: Ilona Andrews
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2017-07-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062289284

From Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author, the thrilling conclusion to her Hidden Legacy series, as Nevada and Rogan grapple with a power beyond even their imagination… Nevada Baylor can’t decide which is more frustrating—harnessing her truthseeker abilities or dealing with Connor “Mad” Rogan and their evolving relationship. Yes, the billionaire Prime is helping her navigate the complex magical world in which she’s become a crucial player—and sometimes a pawn—but she also has to deal with his ex-fiancée, whose husband has disappeared, and whose damsel-in-distress act is wearing very, very thin. Rogan faces his own challenges, too, as Nevada’s magical rank has made her a desirable match for other Primes. Controlling his immense powers is child’s play next to controlling his conflicting emotions. And now he and Nevada are confronted by a new threat within her own family. Can they face this together? Or is their world about to go up in smoke?

Wild Focus

Wild Focus
Author: Earl Nottingham
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2022-01-18
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1648430023

In Wild Focus, Earl Nottingham, chief photographer for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and its magazine, provides a unique perspective on Texas featuring images of the woods, waters, and wildlife of the Lone Star landscape. Nottingham’s engaging photography—landscape, nature, and wildlife; environmental portraiture of people; photojournalistic coverage of events, including natural disasters—provides a cohesive overview of biodiversity and the state of conservation in Texas. The nearly 200 stunning photographs collected here encompass the expansive mission of TPWD, presenting traditional landscape images from state and national parks as well as from vast private lands. Cultural and historic sites are included along with environmental portraits of the people associated with those sites. From the state’s wildlife, both great and small, to nature shown in not only its beauty but also its fury—wildfires, hurricanes, and floods—Earl Nottingham offers a visual compendium of events, people, places, and things that have shaped the face of natural Texas. The author logged untold miles and wore through many sets of tires to offer timely stories that would “inform, educate, entertain, and empower” readers about the outdoors. These images that capture the richness and diversity of wild Texas inspire a greater appreciation for the state’s beauty and promote a sense of stewardship for its natural treasures.