Three Among the Wolves: A Couple and Their Dog Live a Year with Wolves in the Wild

Three Among the Wolves: A Couple and Their Dog Live a Year with Wolves in the Wild
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A Fantastic Read

Wolves are beautiful creatures; this is a beautiful book.

Remarkable----Page Turner

A Fascinating Read

Three Among the Wolves: A Couple and Their Dog Live a Year with Wolves in the Wild
Helen Thayer
Manufacturer: Sasquatch Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1570613982

Book Description

Three Among the Wolves is a highly readable true-life adventure tale combined with a fascinating natural history of the wolf. Helen and Bill Thayer, accompanied by their part-wolf, mostly Husky dog, Charlie, set out on foot to live among wild wolf packs — first in the Canadian Yukon and then in the Arctic. They eventually set up camp within 100 feet of a wolf den, and are greeted with apprehension at first. They establish trust over time, because the wolves accept Charlie as the alpha male of the newly arrived "pack."

The Thayers discover the complexities of wolf family structure, including how pups are reared and how the injured are tenderly cared for. They view the intricacies of the hunt firsthand — how ravens direct wolves to prey in exchange for carrion — as well as the wolves' finely honed survival skills and engaging playfulness. Readers observe the ways Helen and Bill model pack behavior and how they address an unforeseen event: the Arctic wolves attempt to lure Charlie to join them.

Customer Reviews:

A Fantastic Read.......2007-07-16

This book was incredible, and is definantly my favorite non-fiction book. This book is great for anyone who has a slight intrest in nature. It helps if you think wolves are awesome as I do.

Wolves are beautiful creatures; this is a beautiful book........2006-02-28

This book is my second literary experience with Helen Thayer and her dog Charlie following her 2002 book "Polar Dream," in which the pair join together as Ms. Thayer became the first woman (and oldest person at 50) to walk and ski solo (not counting Charlie) to the Magnetic North Pole. In this adventure her husband Bill joins the pair as they spend a year living with wolves in the wild above the Arctic Circle. It's easy to see why the National Geographic Society/National Public Radio has named Ms. Thayer one of the great explorers of the 20th Century. Her stamina and perseverance are phenomenal. The trio infiltrates the Richardson Mountains in Canada's Yukon Territory in search of the greatest villains in all of children's literature. After struggling through most difficult terrains, they come upon a family of wolves and spend months living in a tent within the animals' sight studying the social interplay of these beasts. Completing this phase of their adventure, they sadly leave this family and trek further north into the shifting and dangerous ice of Beaufort Sea to discover the wintertime interplay between wolves and polar bears, considered by many to be the most dangerous of all wild animals. After this near-death adventure, they ski back to the Mackenzie Delta and set up housekeeping next to another group of wolves. The hardships and danger the three faces on a daily basis are amazing to contemplate. The payoff from this book is two-fold. First, the scientific data discovered for the first time. But maybe more importantly is the realization that these creatures are truly magnificent and caring individuals, and anyone who reads this book with an open mind will forever despise hunters who slaughter entire packs by shooting them from low flying airplanes. Ms. Thayer makes it crystal clear that wolves deserve to be part of the world community. There is a bit of repetition in the book. I only need to be told once that the northern lights are called aurora borealis or that animals burrow under the snow were it is a few degrees warmer than above. But that's nit picking. There is also repetition in the telling of their studies, but that captures the flavor of their scientific existence, so is acceptable. To enhance this telling, dozens of pictures taken during this adventure are sprinkled throughout. All outdoorsmen, naturalists, and animal lovers will treasure this book.

Remarkable----Page Turner.......2004-06-03

A true story of two people, their wolf-dog and their amazing adventures with wild wolves in Canada's far north tundra and frozen ocean.
Helen Thayer, a recipient of many awards and honored by the White House, is a veteran world wide explorer over many years. She and her husband explore the world's remote places seeking material to add to their highly successful educational programs which I and fellow educators nationwide use in classrooms.
Her writing and lectures have inspired people of all ages in many countries. I had the pleasure of meeting this dynamic 66 year old, five feet two inch woman after she spoke at a national corporate convention in Florida.
This is a true life experience of living among wild wolf packs in which Charlie, her Inuit dog who once saved her life from a polar bear attack, is the story's star. Just as POLAR DREAM was, this new book is well written with vivid description that takes you on this remarkable journey. This very different approach to wolf study is a welcome addition to our knowledge of these animals. We see the close relationship of many species of animals sharing wild wolf habitat, and at times depending on each other.
Her first book, POLAR DREAM, tells of her adventure with Charlie when she became the first woman to walk alone pulling her own sled without dog teams or snowmobiles to the Magnetic North Pole.
This exciting story and THREE AMONG THE WOLVES are on the same informative, page turning level. The observation of wild wolf family life, their ability to adjust their survival skills, the raising of the pups and even the concern over an injured family member show close observation and remarkable intuitive understanding of wolf behavior. Of course beloved part-wolf Charlie is the reason for the success of the year long project as the author readily acknowledges.
The story is fast moving and flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. Also beautifully descriptive, compassionate and in places humerous. The numerous photos add to the account. A valuable addition to the story are the descriptions of the various animals the Thayers' encountered who share wolf habitat. An excellent addition to anyones book shelf.

A Fascinating Read.......2004-05-12

I collect books about wolves. This book is different with a new perspective both fascinating and informative.The author, explorer Helen Thayer,her explorer husband, and their Inuit dog Charlie of the best selling book, "Polar Dream" fame,(the author's book about her first ever by a woman to walk alone to the magnetic North Pole)lived a year with wild wolves above the Arctic Circle summer and winter. The author tells us "it would have been impossible without Charlie.He was the bridge we needed to cross the gap that allowed us to live alongside wolves and share their lives."
Charlie, part wolf, was quickly accepted. His human pack was accepted shortly afterward. The affectionate nature of wolves, their interaction with other animal species, even polar bears, that's not well documented elsewhere, is truly enlightening. The escapades of the mishievious pups are adorable as is their care and teaching by the adults.
The amusing episodes, the highly emotional times and the valuable information makes this book a winner. Beautifully written, vivid description, allows the reader to share this amazing and unique experience.
The reader soon knows each wolf, its personality, and its role in family life as if the reader were right there with the author.
A true winner in wolf literature.

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Enjoyable Animal Observation/ Analysis by Human Anthropologist
Absolutely wonderful, entertaining, informative book
A must-read for any dog lover.
A quick, enjoyable book for dog lovers
a peaceable kingdom

The Social Lives of Dogs
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
Manufacturer: Pocket
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0743422368

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Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, who has written evocatively on the ways of dogs (The Hidden Life of Dogs) and cats (The Tribe of the Tiger) at large, here turns her attention to the particular canines--and other animals--with which she shares her home.

Marshall's narrative begins with the arrival of an unfortunate, highly intelligent creature named Sundog, who, excluded from the somewhat constricted worlds of her older dogs, is forced to take his place in the next available pack--that of Marshall and the other human inhabitants of her New Hampshire home. "Perhaps we were not his first choice, but he took us," Marshall writes of Sundog learning his proper place in their order and they in his. Much as domestic dogs enjoy each other's company, Marshall hazards, when in the presence of humans each becomes a competitor for attention and food. Humans, in that world of small rivalries, become not so much alphas or pack leaders--as so many books have it--as they do "sources of life," providers of food and security. Such power can corrupt, of course, and at points Marshall observes that popular methods of dog training--or dog control--can do more harm than good, at least as far as a dog's emotional well-being is concerned.

Through her tales of Sundog, Misty, and her other dogs (and cats, and parrots), Marshall explores how fulfilling a life among animals can be. A little softer on the scientific explanations that drive her other books, Marshall's narrative shares the anecdotal richness of her earlier work. Any human who is curious about how dogs think and how the worlds of dogs and people intersect will find much of value in her pages. --Gregory McNamee

Book Description

In this sequel to her illuminating bestseller The Hidden Life of Dogs, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas profiles the canines in her own household to show how dogs have comfortably adapted to life with their human owners -- and with each other. A classically trained anthropologist, she answers questions we all have about our pets' behavior. Do dogs have different barks that mean different things? What makes a dog difficult to house-train? Why do certain dogs and cats get along so well? How does Snoopy recognize people he sees only once a year, while Misty barks at strangers she sees every day?

The Social Lives of Dogs presents marvelous evidence of the power of the group -- and shows us that those who are fortunate enough to be given the trust of an honorable dog will also have their lives enriched.

Customer Reviews:

Enjoyable Animal Observation/ Analysis by Human Anthropologist.......2007-07-27

This is not a book to buy if you want to train a puppy or work out a behavior problem, however, for insights into animal behavior written by an anthropologist, using her training on some of the other sentient species around us, this is a wonderful book. This one is much more "light" and anecdotal than her famous "The Hidden Lives of Dogs". She describes the household full of pets (that is to say, "companion animals") she and her husband live with, from a trained scientistific point of view. All of the behaviors, the jockeying for position in the group, the alpha dog position, pack leader and so on, are explained, and how they got that way, over several years and as the cast of characters changes as different animals come and some go (due to death). Much of it, due to her writing style, is very humorous, some is laugh out loud funny. Some is touching and sad. Thoroughly enjoyable.
The dog Sundog, a major character whom I would have loved to have met, was a throwaway stray, who became the alpha dog in their home. A calm, intelligent leader, who was almost psychic when it comes to his chosen pack leader, Thomas' husband Steve, as several anecdotes show.
Really a good book for any animal lover, or for those whom you wish to try to convince that animals, dogs especially, are more than a bundle of pavlovian responses to the food bowl!

Absolutely wonderful, entertaining, informative book.......2006-09-06

This book is absolutely wonderful. I am only halfway through it and have been laughing, crying, relating, and nodding my head in recognition. Having raised and closely observed nine of my own dogs I can relate to much of what the author has experienced with her dogs. The book is well written, intelligent and fascinating. Every dog loving owner would enjoy this book. And I believe that any dog owner is who not a dog lover should read this book in order to better understand their companion animal. I am definitely ordering more copies to give away to animal-loving friends of mine.

A must-read for any dog lover........2005-09-14

Brilliantly insightful and full of wisdom.
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is the Jane Goodall of dogs.

A quick, enjoyable book for dog lovers.......2004-11-23

I never thouht I would like a book on dogs but Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is a good writer, a careful observer with intelligent unique views that are entertaining and sometimes heartwarming.

The book centers primarily around Thomas' home, full of dogs, cats, a parrot and macaws, and an amazingly tolerant husband. Her primary method is that of an anthropologist, observing and interpreting her own animals. Whereas some in the scientific community would have problems with her method, we must remember that the great child psychologist, Jean Piaget, developed his theories of child development by carefully watching his own children.

She challenges the scientific dogma against anthropomorphism. This is an interesting argument. Thomas argues that as human beings we interpret through a subjective perspective even though we strive for objectivity. She seems to argue for the need to increase our everyday lived understanding of animals, not obtain perfect scientific understanding of animals. There is a difference.

For anyone considering buying a parrot or other large exotic bird, the chapter on parrots should be required reading. I never realized all the problems and complications of owning a large bird.

Thomas' three most controversial essays in the book involve her belief that most dogs are "slaves"; her stand against euthanasia; and her belief that male dogs should be given a vasectomy rather than castration.

My dog, Jasmine, is in love with the boy dog next door, Walter. Every time we let her out she runs to see if Walter is home and she loves to play with him inside his backyard. When I bring her back home she seems heartbroken, like a teenager in love. I always think of Thomas' assertion that we control our dogs and don't allow them to bond and remain with the other dogs with whom they have fallen in love. (I am a victim of anthropomorphism as you can tell). It makes me sad to think that we deprive dogs of loving relationships with each other to meet our needs.

Another controversial essay is on euthanasia. She tells the story of an aged and sick dog that she euthanized. Later she greatly regrets her actions and comes to the conclusion that if an animal can still eat food they should not be euthanized. I am still not convinced. I think she makes a strong argument that when an animal is in too much pain and agony they will stop eating and naturally die, but the thought of an animal in constant agony is greatly disturbing to me and therefore I am not totally convinced by her concepts.

Her argument that male dogs should be given a vasectomy rather than castration was fascinating. She argues that vasectomy allows the male dog to have adequate testosterone in the bloodstream to allow the dog to adequately compete with other males and to be treated with respect by female and male dogs. I never realized that castration changes the smell of their urine and leaves other dogs perplexed as to the gender of the castrated male. However we also have to remember that humans have dogs castrated to stop aggressive fighting, excessive marking with their urine, neighborhood roaming, and mounting behaviors on other dogs. Vasectomy makes them infertile but does not change any of the male dog behavior patterns.

Finally, I found her essay on the development of dogs from wolves to be very interesting, especially her idea that we can still observe the early man-dog social patterns in remote rural third world villages. In these villages, dogs live on the border/boundaries of the village. They alert the village to intruders. They sometimes accompany a hunt for a large animal. They survive by eating scraps and human feces (which contains undigested protein). This is certainly far from the lives of dogs in the United States with the exceptions of wild or runaway dogs which must revert to these patterns just to survive.

The book is short and can be finished on a plane ride. It is thoughtful entertainment - the best kind.

a peaceable kingdom.......2004-05-18

This is one woman's story of living with (besides her family) a houseful of canines, cats, and other assorted critters and how they managed to co-exist peacefully (most of the time). Basically, it is a series of revealing anecdotes and stories, most of them heartwarming, a few heartbreaking or even astonishing (including two very different accounts of encounters with large wild cats). As with Lorenz's MAN MEETS DOG or Masson's DOGS NEVER LIE ABOUT LOVE, read this for the stories and not the science.

Kids & Dogs: Teaching Them to Live, Play, and Learn Together

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Good Idea

Kids & Dogs: Teaching Them to Live, Play, and Learn Together
Ruth Weston , and Dr. Catriona Ross
Manufacturer: Allen & Unwin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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With a kind, positive approach, this dog-training guide shows families how to produce a happy, friendly, and well-behaved dog that can make a fun and loyal best friend for every child. Advice on understanding a dog's body language, dealing with health and hygiene issues, and preventing a child from being bitten is provided in a series of illustrated step-by-step lessons that are simple enough for children to follow along with their parents. Choosing a suitable type of dog and involving all family members in its care are addressed, as well as teaching children to behave safely and responsibly around their new pet. Specific training lessons focus on teaching dogs basic household behaviors and fun tricks, including how to sit, heel, jump, wait for a meal, and shake hands.

Customer Reviews:

Good Idea.......2005-11-07

I found this a neat book and would recommend it for anyone with children. There's a lot of good information you should know BEFORE getting that pet for your child.
Well written and easy to read!

Shawn Messonnier DVM
author, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, The Allergy Solution for Dogs, and the award-winning The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats

El Perro Vagabundo: The Stray Dog (Live Oak Readalong)

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Heartwarming Hound Tale
An instant favorite
Good Read
Simont's gots stayin' power
The Stray Dog

El Perro Vagabundo: The Stray Dog (Live Oak Readalong)
Marc Simont
Manufacturer: Live Oak Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1591129397

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

"It was a great day for a picnic," begins Marc Simont's lovely, touching, happy-ending picture book, The Stray Dog. And indeed, judging from the opening spread's clear skies, sparkling water, zooming boats, and adventure-bound cars it looks to be so. The story begins as a scruffy little dog makes an appearance at a family's picnic. The children name him Willy, and by the end of the day they desperately want to take him home. The family drives away, but all week they can think of nothing but their new furry friend. They return to picnic at the same spot the very next week, much to Willy's good fortune--and that of the newly smitten family.

As in all the best illustrated children's books, Simont lets his pictures tell the story. We don't have to be told how wrenching it is for the kids to leave Willy behind--we see their small outstretched arms out the car window and the puppy watching them go. Simont doesn't have to tell us that the next Saturday the family is completely preoccupied with the possibility of another Willy sighting. We see the family, silent, munching, and just to the side is a plate of meat they've put out, just in case. Young readers will adore this simple tale of puppy love, but adults will be equally charmed. Simont illustrated his first book in 1939, and since then has illustrated nearly 100 titles, including the 1949 Caldecott Honor Book The Happy Day, by Ruth Krauss and Janice May Udry's A Tree Is Nice, winner of the 1957 Caldecott Medal. This book is our favorite so far of the year! (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson

Book Description

When a little dog appears at a family picnic, the girl and boy play with him all afternoon, and they name him Willy. At day's end they say good-bye. But the dog has won their hearts and stays on their minds.

The following Saturday the family returns to the picnic grounds to look for Willy, but they are not alone -- the dogcatcher is looking for him, too . . .

Caldecott Medalist Marc Simont's heartwarming tale of a stray dog who finds a home is told with appealing simplicity and grace.

Customer Reviews:

Heartwarming Hound Tale.......2007-07-20

This heart-warming tale comes with "blast-from-the-past" illustrations is squeaky clean and super sweet. A family on a picnic spies an adorable dog. Fearing that he has a searching owner nearby, they leave without the precious pup. A week of concern leaves each family member neglecting responsibilities as they worry over the left-behind mutt. Returning to the park, they arrive just in the nick of time to rescue the pup from a chase with the dog-catcher. Predictable and precious! A tale for every dog-loving parent and child.

An instant favorite.......2006-03-19

My dog-obsessed 3-year-old daughter loves this book, as do I. The illustrations are beautiful, the text simple but engaging. My daughter has memorized the words and enjoys reading along with me. This book is both heartwarming and funny. It's one of the few books I don't mind reading night after night. I'm definitely going to try other books by this author.

Good Read.......2005-09-15

I like age specific stories for my grandchildren. This book got very good reviews.

Simont's gots stayin' power.......2005-03-17

What a thankless job it is to be a dogcatcher in children's literature/movies/television shows. The enemy of man's best friend. The fearsome entity that dooms good puppies to a life in the pound or (worse) that great big boneyard in the sky. You will never see dog overpopulation in a book (unless that book follows the "Millions of Cats" model) due to this vengeful scourge. Just the same, what a poorer place the world would be without them. Take, for example, the charming 2001 Caldecott Honor book, "The Stray Dog" by Marc Simont. Written and illustrated by a man who once won a Caldecott Medal in (and I am not making this up) 1957, the book is a sweet and true story of how a family and a dog come together at last. It's a simple tale with a predictable ending, but somehow you just can't get enough of it. A book deserving of the moniker "sweet".

This is the part of the review where I sum up the plot of the aforementioned book. Even the most basic picture book usually yields me a good paragraph of writing here. With "The Stray Dog" however, there's not much to say. A family goes to the park and finds a stray dog to play with. They don't take him home, believing him to already belong to someone else. When they come back to the park the next week they wait attentively for their friend and sure enough here he comes (albeit chased by a particularly brutish dogcatcher). The children give chase, use their belt and hair ribbons as a leash and collar to convince the catcher that the dog is theirs, and bring him home at last. It's very cute and based on a story told back in 1983 by one Reiko Sassa, who gets full credit for this amazing tale.

Simont's illustrations have truly grown and changed over the years, it's true. "A Tree Is Nice" is a very simple, rather boring picture book. Lovely but verging on dull. The pictures in "The Stray Dog", on the other hand, are snappy. They have pep and verve and a whole lotta moxie. Of course, the story is oddly situated in time. When you see fellow dog walkers in the park, the time appears to be contemporary. But then you notice how 1950ish the main characters are. Mom dutifully does the cooking in apron and heels (at home... she's in slacks and sneakers in the park). Pop drives the car and has his coffee black. Sis wears a ponytail and brother plays baseball. So you've a bit of nostalgia going on here. Nothing particularly offensive. Just a touch of a throwback.

But the book's great all in all. There's a great sequence of the distracted family thinking about the little dog they left behind. Each one of them forgetting or ignoring something particularly important. And the final shot of various people and their different dogs is worth the price of admission alone. "The Stray Dog" won't win any awards for breaking new ground or even challenging young minds. But it reads well, it looks good, and it fills a need. A choice selection for anyone interested in dog/pet books. Consider pairing it with Bob Graham's far more up-to-date, "Let's Get a Pup, Said Kate".

The Stray Dog.......2003-05-29

My children(ages 6,4,2) and I love this book. It has a lovely little story with a very nice message. Any parent or child who loves animals, especially dogs, will love this story. The illustrations are lovely too. Highly recommended for children aged 2-8.

Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (Henry & Mudge (Live Oak Paperback))

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You Got Me in a Cold, Cold, Sweat!
Fun!

Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (Henry & Mudge (Live Oak Paperback))
Cynthia Rylant
Manufacturer: Live Oak Media
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0874995248

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You Got Me in a Cold, Cold, Sweat!.......2000-05-17

Our five-year old loves the Henry and Mudge series, and this is a fine example of its appeal. When Henry gets sick, he and Mudge share popsicles and crackers (well, Mudge gets the crackers; he gets the popsicles). But then, Mudge awakes and seems strangely subdued.

The family takes him to the vet, where, in one of the funnier scenes, the anxious dog sheds all over the waiting room. The happy ending, simple yet interesting structure, and depiction of a boy and dog's mutual love make for an entertaining book for young children. Repetition of some words and satisfying pictures tied to the story will help the new reader.

Fun!.......2000-04-09

Mudge is a personal favorite of my 8 year old son (a reluctant reader). The love Henry has for his drooling dog, Mudge is sweet. In this book, Henry gets a cold and must stay in bed doing puzzles, reading books and eating crackers. By the end of the book Henry has recovered but alas, Mudge has caught Henry's cold and no longer feels well enough to share crackers with Henry. Short chapters with a controlled vocabulary. We enjoy the adorable pictures.

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The Social Lives of Dogs
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NVM29I

Book Description

Here, over 300 color photos and text document hundreds of Anchor Hocking's very collectible red glassware known as Royal Ruby. Many pieces in this book have never been included in a reference volume before. Here are uncommon patterns, such as Chateau, Newport, Inspiration, and Avon, more common forms, and some experimental test pieces that were never mass-produced. This book is a necessary reference for glass collectors and dealers; a detailed price guide is included.

Carving Golfers: 12 Projects Capturing the Joys and Frustrations of the World's Greatest Game
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Carving Golfers: 12 Projects Capturing the Joys and Frustrations of the World's Greatest Game
Bill Howrilla
Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Woodworkers learn to capture the lighter side of golf through the 12 meticulously explained woodcarving projects featured in this book. Each activity begins with a detailed description of how to envision and create a basic pencil drawing, progresses to creating a clay model of that initial sketch, and closes with tips on specific carving techniques. Expert advice on what tools to use and how to paint and antique new carvings is provided.

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Apply cutting-edge spatial design techniques. If you're a design professional who wants to expand your horizons, Katherine Benzel's The Room in Context will inspire you with new ways of thinking about rooms and their spatial relationship with the buildings, landscapes and cities in which we live and work. You'll discover scores of ideas for designing beyond the boundaries of your specific field. . .master the relational aspects of design. . .deal with the issues of social use, spatial relationships and humanistic goals. . .explore new ways of working with shape, light, color, and materials. . .tackle the ``hows'' and ``whys'' of environmental design. . .and then see how to apply these insights to create healthy buildings and outdoor spaces. Case studies of buildings, rooms, and social use bring Benzel's original concepts vividly to life!

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