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"Insights and observations into the interconnectedness of life in Costa Rica, a place of constant change, where for over 50 years, author Jack Ewing has immersed himself in the ecology and restoration of this tropical environment"--

Creating fire is easy, yet understanding and learning to live with this friend and foe has never been easy; stopping fire is a dangerous-and often deadly-pursuit. Drawing on his experiences as an environmental historian, firefighter and life safety educator, author Einar Jensen presents an eye-opening look at fire and our history of dealing with it, then gives us the tools for being responsible and prepared-as parents and teachers, as communities and fire service professionals, and as homeowners in the wildland urban interface. "If we don''t change our understanding of fire, our rules of engagement, or our cultural values, we should expect more tragedies and be willing to pay for them in ever-increasing volumes of dollars, blood, sweat and tears. I''m committed to preventing these tragedies, and I hope to bring more members into my prevention cadre." - Einar Jensen

Today bears have a growing people-problem: their "backyards" are full of humans and people-provided food is everywhere. Discover practical solutions and real-world examples of how to prevent conflicts at home and at play so we can do a better job of sharing space with these intelligent, adaptable animals. CONTENTS- Understanding Bears and Bear Behavior- Bear-Proofing Your Home- Being Bear-Smart in the Outdoors- Attractant Management: Garbage, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Beehives, Chicken Coops, Gardens, and more - Creating Bear-Smart Communities- Preventing Conflicts - Responding to Encounters and Attacks- A Bear Manager''s World- Case Studies from the U.S. & Canada- North American Bear Populations, Extensive ResourcesFor homeowners, communities, wildlife managers, educators, and anyone who spends time in the great outdoors.

Every year wildfire destroys thousands of homes, devastates countless lives and burns millions of acres. And every year people who''ve lost everything say, "We didn''t think it would happen to us. If only we''d been better prepared." Now homeowners have a straight-talking handbook to help them get prepared, stay alive and rebuild their lives if disaster strikes. Surviving Wildfire''s compelling combination of real-life experience and in-depth research makes it an indispensable tool for anyone living with wildfire risk.CONTENTSAssessing Your Risk; Firewise Building & Remodeling; Defensible Space You Can Live With; Advance Planning (A Pound of Prevention Can Save a Ton of Trouble); Evacuation Essentials (What to Take, When to Leave, How to Escape); Insurance (How Much You Need, What It Covers, How It Works); Filing a Claim (Insider Tips & Tactics); Recovery (Picking Up Your Pieces & Starting Over); Our Story; plus an Appendix with further resources for homeowners.

Take a step toward self-reliance by harnessing free energy from the sun, wind, water, and the earth to power your home. Power with Nature will get you started on the right path, whether you are connected to the grid or far from the nearest power pole. For Off-Grid & Grid-Tied Homes:- Passive Solar & Other Smart Ways to Conserve Energy- Solar PV, Wind & Microhydro Systems- System Sizing, Pricing & Tax Credits - Backup Generators- Geothermal Heat Pumps- Solar Thermal Collectors- Biomass (Wood) Heating- Finding & Storing Water- Going on Vacation- Extensive Appendix (worksheets, maps, resources & more)

In the last century, the south-central Pacific coast of Costa Rica evolved from a wild, remote strip of land to one sparsely populated by homesteaders who cleared the forests to live off the land. Now it is a popular tourist destination filled with diverse wildlife in the abundant rainforests. Join author Jack Ewing as he reveals the ever-changing and fascinating history of the area and recounts his 45-year journey from managing a cattle ranch to developing Hacienda Bar├║ into a National Wildlife Refuge. And discover how his efforts with the Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor may one day bring jaguars and tapirs back to the area.