Books published by publisher COLLIER-MACMILLAN BOOKS

At the root of human conflict is our fundamental misunderstanding of who we are. The illusion that we are isolated beings, unconnected to the rest of the universe, has led us to view the "outside" world with hostility, and has fueled our misuse of technology and our violent and hostile subjugation of the natural world. In The Book, philosopher Alan Watts provides us with a much-needed answer to the problem of personal identity, distilling and adapting the ancient Hindu philosophy of Vedanta to help us understand that the self is in fact the root and ground of the universe. In this mind-opening and revelatory work, Watts has crafted a primer on what it means to be human-and a manual of initiation into the central mystery of existence.

Could you, if your life depended on it, make nature sustain you? This book, written with the sure knowledge that comes from experience, demonstrates to youngsters and adults alike that every necessity of life is at one's commend in the outdoors. The author, a seasoned camper, shows how to spark a fire by using a drop of water as a lens; how to test different plants for edibility and ho to cook wild fruits, leaves, herbs, and roots' how to improvise fishing equipment and animal traps; where to find shelter; and how to make clothing. This book is a "survival kit." It may save your life. A handbook that belongs in every sportsman's knapsack.

This is a hardcover book that has very tight binding and some shelf wear. It appears to be an ex-library copy. There are two smaller scribble marks on inside back cover and inside front cover. Still a very usable copy with a lot of wear left in it. Thank you for considering Whispering Pines for your purchase, and as always, your satisfaction is my guarantee!