Going beyond the standard pet communication book, this adventure delivers messages from many different wild and sacred animal species. Voices of the white buffalo, the humpback whale, the white lions of Timbavati South Africa, orcas, and bears all speak through the author, who embarked on a spiritual journey across several continents in search of this wisdom from animals. In turns moving, empowering, and entertaining, it includes practical ways to implement the animal knowledge, conveying vital messages to help save humanity and the natural world.

An entrepreneurial and managerial approach. Continual increases in wealth and leisure time have given a sharp rise to tourism, which resulted in the rapid development of tourism - related ventures such as hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, travel agencies, restaurants, theme parks, event companies, resorts, tourist guides and tour operators, to mention a few. "New Tourism Ventures: An Entrepreneurial and Managerial Approach" provides a definitive grounding of how to create and manage such tourism ventures. It takes an entrepreneurial and managerial approach to the subject, underpinning the various concepts associated with entrepreneurship and demonstrating the linkages of the subject with the tourism economy within the context of international best practice and research.

Filled with “breathtaking scenes” and “vivid” (Publishers Weekly) imagery, national bestselling author Douglas Carlton Abrams’s riveting ecological thriller blends shockingly true facts with a powerful narrative that pulls readers into a dangerous race through a majestic and mysterious world. Dedicated scientist Elizabeth McKay has spent almost a decade cracking the code of humpback whale communication. Their song, the most complex in nature, may in fact reveal unimaginable secrets about the animal world. When a humpback whale swims up the Sacramento River with a strange and unprecedented song, Elizabeth must decipher its meaning in order to save the whale and ultimately much more. But as her work captures the media’s interest, powerful forces emerge to stop her from revealing the animal’s secrets. Soon, Elizabeth is forced to decide if her discoveries are worth losing her marriage, her career, and possibly her life. Working closely with leading scientists for his extensive research into humpback whales and the harrowing ecological challenges they face today, national bestselling author Douglas Carlton Abrams has created a unique and timeless story that will transform readers and their relationship with the fragile world in which we live.

The Aussie Angels - Meg and Mike - are busy again. This time, as well as rescuing an echidna that's been hit by a bike rider and a kangaroo that's been knocked down by a car, they have to save a koala that insists on clinging to a TV antenna. Boris Boola is in big trouble, Elsie the emu has a fight with the clothesline and of course, that little Aussie devil Mark is running around with a video camera and being no help at all! Then the whales are in danger of stranding themselves on the beach and saving them is the hardest job the Angels have ever tackled - until unexpected help comes their way. WHALE OF A TIME is the second instalment in a series loved by children all over Australia.

Weekly columns by an elementary school principal during his six years in a small town in Maine.

Constructivist learning projects make for the best days at school--for both students and teachers. Here are stories of those days of epic learning.

Columns by Todd R. Nelson published in The Christian Science Monitor, Independent School, Maine Public Radio, The Ellsworth American, The Castine Patriot, Teachers.net, The Bangor Daily News, Education Week, Edutopia, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

""Whalesong"" plunges readers into a captivating tale of marine conservation and personal transformation. David, a young boy who cherishes fishing trips with his father, finds his world upended when they encounter a pod of whales in distress. The narrative vividly portrays the awe-inspiring presence of these marine giants, their movements suggesting an urgent plea for help. When they discover a whale entangled in a massive fishing net, David and his father are thrust into a gripping rescue attempt that challenges their physical and emotional limits. This pivotal event catalyzes David's journey from casual observer to passionate advocate for marine life. As he delves into the intricacies of whale behavior and communication, readers witness his growing fascination with these magnificent creatures and the challenges they face in the modern world. The novel uniquely blends scientific concepts with a deeply personal narrative, introducing the cutting-edge field of animal-AI communication as a frontier of hope for interspecies understanding. David's quest to communicate with whales using artificial intelligence adds a speculative element, intertwining real-world technological advancements with his imaginative pursuits. Written in lyrical prose that paints vivid seascapes and underwater scenes, the story immerses readers in the beauty and fragility of ocean ecosystems. It explores themes of environmental stewardship, the power of individual action, and the potential for technology to bridge gaps between species. This compelling blend of adventure, coming-of-age narrative, and environmental consciousness invites readers to embark on a transformative journey alongside David as he navigates the complexities of the natural world and his evolving place within it.

Since 1970, the Caribbean has lost half of its coral reefs, an ominous and accelerating phenomenon that extends around the world. Beyond the unfathomable heartbreak of the loss of such exquisite beauty from the earth, coral’s loss represents the annual loss of billions of dollars from the global economy and the end of a way of life for billions that depend on these ecosystems. Marine scientist and conservation leader Dr. David E. Guggenheim has had a front-row seat to this disaster. But when he began a new chapter of his career in Cuba, he found something completely unexpected: hope. After years and years of watching reefs deteriorate, Guggenheim was astonished to come face-to-face with Cuba's remarkably healthy coral reefs overflowing with fish and other marine life. The Remarkable Reefs of Cuba reveals the hidden potential that Cuba’s reefs may contain for the reefs of the world. While the past 60 years have seen the worst decline in ocean health in human history, Cuba’s oceans and coral reefs remain remarkably healthy, a living laboratory never-before-seen by this generation of scientists. Which begs the question: why are Cuba’s ocean waters so healthy? The answer is deeply intertwined with the country’s extraordinary and singularly unique history, from its dramatic political past to its world-class environmental protections influenced by an unlikely partner, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. This buoyant book tells the story of the demise of the world’s ocean ecosystems, the hard work of those desperately trying to save it, and an unexpected beacon of hope from an island full of mystery and surprises.

A voyage to a magical marine haven, the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico, where the connection between man and beast is like no other on Earth. Once a killing ground for whalers hunting a leviathan they called the “devilfish,” the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico, is now an environmental and spiritual sanctuary—the only place in the world where animals in their natural aquatic environment routinely seek out human contact. A nursery for the gray whale since before recorded history, the lagoon and its stories, told here by resident naturalist James Michael Dorsey, illuminate the magic of human connection to animals, and what those bonds teach us about ourselves and our purpose on this shared planet. Weaving two decades of San Ignacio adventures in the company of his wife Irene with the fascinating history of the lagoon, Dorsey vividly captures the lively people of Baja, like the mystical godfather of whale-watching, Pachico Mayoral, as well as the whales he’s bonded with over the years, like Slackjaw, Patch, and Dervish—their individual personalities, their epic migration to and from the Pacific Northwest, and the science behind their behavior. Looming over his journeys are the many dangers to the area, from the Mitsubishi Corporation’s attempts to build salt works to plans for resort development on the Baja coast, to pollution and climate change, and even to the orcas who hunt the gray whales. The future of this refuge has never looked more threatened. A tale of wondrous bonds between the intelligent, spirited gray whales and the men, women, and children from around the world who come to this place to touch, kiss, and play with them—The Lagoon is a testament to the importance of preserving these animals and their natural habitats.