by NIAS | Nov 27, 2023 | Adult Books
Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper Christian
Cooper is a brilliant writer who shares his life story that is primarily shaped by his passion for nature and birding. However, this memoir is beyond being a birder. Christian weaves his past and present stories in a beautifully written way, connecting very poignant parts of his life that helped mold the person he is today. He shares personal accounts of his identity as a Black gay man, his family, life at Harvard, his work at Marvel comics, and of course, the racist encounter that made him well-known today. He may have been introduced to the large part of the world for that incident, but because of that, we are fortunate to know more about this remarkable human being. His notability now is used as a means to help build a sense of belonging in the birding community and remind others that birds are for all to enjoy.
by NIAS | Jun 1, 2023 | Adult Books
The Swallow: A Biography
by Stephen Moss
British author and naturalist Stephen Moss documents a year of observing the swallow. It is subtitled “A year in the life of the world’s best-known, and best-loved bird,” so clearly the author is a fan. The swallow is known for incredible migratory feats and the reader can learn about them in a captivating way. The book contains beautiful illustrations among the storytelling method of writing, which makes it easy for birders or bird enthusiasts to become swallow fans themselves.
by NIAS | Apr 27, 2023 | Adult Books
The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water
by Charles Fishman
The author shares the reality of our relationship with water. We require it for life yet we so readily pollute and make it undrinkable without thinking of future consequences. Written in 2012, it describes many examples of water troubles, but the theme is still relevant to current events we see today. Access to water has been changing for years and it is time to consider the inevitability of a global water crisis.
by NIAS | Feb 1, 2023 | Adult Books
Black and Brown Faces in American’s Wild Places
by Dudley Edmonson
Dudley Edmonson is a photographer, author, filmmaker, and presenter. He wrote this first-of-its-kind book to highlight the involvement of African Americans in the public lands system. He interviewed 20 other African Americans and showcase their connections and contributions to the natural world. People of color often face adversity when out in nature and this book hopes to inspire other people of color to enter the field of environmental conservation and carry it further for future generations.
