Get the Scoop on the Plight of Polar Bears with Zac Unger's Book 'Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye"

Zac Unger wanted to make a difference. After a brief solo visit to learn about the polar bear situation, the firefighter in California’s Bay area took some vacation time. He packed up his wife and three young children for an extended visit to Churchill, Manitoba to learn the facts about the future of polar bears. Along the way, he learned about politics and propaganda tactics as he met the small town populace and the seasonal influx of ecotourists.

Unger recounts his adventures in the sometimes bawdy but always entertaining “Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye.” Readers can accompany him on his attempts to connect with the top names in polar bear research and his discoveries about the conflicting opinions on the future of polar bears. Are they an endangered species or not? 

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‘Tree Craft: 35 rustic wood projects that bring the outdoors in’ by Chris Lubkemann-Book Review

"From the lumber in our buildings to the food on our table and the landscaping on our property, trees play a big role in human life. Now woodworking craftsman Chris Lubkemann offers a way to use fallen trees in additional ways to dress up our world.

Lubkemann’s book, ‘Tree Craft: 35 rustic wood projects that bring the outdoors in’ from Fox Chapel Publishing, features projects using parts of trees to create beautiful and useful furnishings for home, yard and office. 

The beauty of this book rests in the open-ended plans for each item. A novice will find ways to enjoy working with tree parts to create a simple item, while a more experienced woodworker can adapt and enhance the projects to finish with a highly personal piece."

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