Bøker av Gary Clark

"How often do we pass by moths under a porch light or fluttering under a streetlamp without giving them a second glance? Yet moths, far more plentiful than butterflies, with their intricate patterns and curious coloration, often emerge as beautiful as butterflies. Book of Texas Moths is based on the original field work of distinguished Texas naturalist, author, and photographer John Tveten (1934-2009), whose work stands as testament to what a person can discover by careful and systemic observation of the natural world. Beginning in 1978 until his death in 2009, Tveten kept meticulous field notes about nearly every bird, butterfly, mammal, reptile, dragonfly, and moth he encountered, using a form designed by his wife, Gloria, who shared his enthusiasm for documenting wildlife. In addition to careful field notes detailing the when, where, and what of moth observations, Tveten's entries were linked to corresponding photographs of the moths in various stages of their life cycles. He planned to shape all of this information into a book to be called Butterflies of the Night. After his passing, nature writers Gary and Kathy Adams Clark, close friends and proteges of John and Gloria Tveten, set out to transcribe and publish his field notes alongside the corresponding photographs. Remaining faithful to John's original research, this manuscript presents Tveten's careful documentation on the distribution, history, and identification of 100 Texas moth species, while incorporating his descriptive phrases into as many species accounts as possible. It is not intended as a field guide; rather, Book of Texas Moths takes readers into the mind of a disciplined naturalist as he conducted important original research."--

Island Seven has become overrun by the Dark.For the first time, Jay and her friends must leave the safety of their homeland if they are to stop the relentless expansion of darkness, and with it, the elimination of the Given. But there is more to the power of the Dark on Island Seven than Jay first thought. Can she grow to understand the nature of its power, and how she can use it to her advantage before it's too late for Island Seven?Join with Jay, Stitch, and Cassie in their latest fight for survival - the survival of Island Seven.Book 4 in the Interland Series.

Interland Series Books 1 to 3.The GIVEN: Jay must hide her true abilities if she is to stay safe. But as her powers grow stronger and the authorities more intolerant, she knows that time is running out. When Jay''s energy is detected by a powerful Reader, she has little choice but to take action. On the run with her friends, and just one step ahead of her pursuers, she must decipher the words of the Legend and reveal the secrets of her childhood stories if she is to find safety. INTERLAND: Once again the darkness of the Readers closes in, and Jay must dig deep to resolve her inner conflict between a desperate desire to remain protected in the Interland, and the need to leave her sanctuary and embark on a quest to save her friend. All is not what it seems, and Jay''s fight to save Cassie becomes a battle for the very survival of the Given.THE DARK: Will Jay alone summon the strength to defeat this new enemy, or will the fight be too much even for the most powerful of the Given? 

Darkness threatens - this time Jay must fight for the very survival of the GivenINTERLAND is a thrilling dystopian adventure that takes us deeper into a world where the chosen few have the power to read and manipulate minds - an exciting sequel to The Given.By releasing the power of her connection with the energy of the land, the sea, and all living things, Jay defeats the Readers and discovers the sanctuary of the Interland.Safe from the oppression of the State, Jay is free to explore and develop her powers. But the world outside deteriorates, and once again the darkness of the Readers closes in, and Cassie is taken. Jay must dig deep to resolve her inner conflict between a desperate desire to remain protected in the Interland, and the need to leave her sanctuary and embark on a quest to save her friend.All is not what it seems, and Jay's fight to save Cassie becomes a battle for the very survival of the Given.

In a world where the power to read minds is outlawed, can Jay ever find freedom? Jay must hide her true abilities if she is to stay safe. But as her powers grow stronger and the authorities more intolerant, she knows that time is running out. When Jay''s energy is detected by a powerful Reader, she has little choice but to take action. On the run with her friends, and just one step ahead of her pursuers, she must decipher the words of the Legend and reveal the secrets of her childhood stories if she is to find safety. As she unravels the mystery, the Readers close in. Will Jay unlock the true potential of her power in time, and find the courage to fight her way through to the sanctuary of the Interland? The Given is the first book in a YA adventure series. 

Texas has hill country? Who knew? Well, the Lonely Planet guide to Texas, which calls the Hill Country ';rightfully one of the state's biggest tourist draws . . . an area of gently rolling hills and valleys freckled with cacti and cattle ranches, lined with rivers and dotted with peaceful, picturesque little towns.' And any self-respecting Texan might know as much. Forty miles west of Austin and fifty north of San Antonio, the Hill Country is within an easy drive of two of the state's biggest cities, putting back-country quiet and beauty within reach of countless urban dwellers seeking respite.This book brings the remarkable Hill Country of Texas home to the back roads traveler. Whether it's wildflowers you're drawn to, or dude ranches, natural areas, historic sites, or quaint Texas towns redolent of history, this is your passport to an experience like no other. Backroads of the Texas Hill Country introduces travelers and armchair tourists alike to the emerging wine country of the Lone Star State, the meticulously preserved culture of East European immigrants, the ';cowboy capital of the world' (Bandera), and the childhood home of LBJ at Johnson City. Follow this irresistible guide into the Hill Country, and find yourself deep in the heart of Texas.