Millions of years ago; the North American continent was dragged over the worlds largest continental hotspot; a huge column of hot and molten rock rising from the Earths interior that traced a 50-mile wide; 500-mile-long path northeastward across Idaho. Generating cataclysmic volcanic eruptions and large earthquakes; the hotspot helped lift the Yellowstone Plateau to more than 7;000 feet and pushed the northern Rockies to new heights; forming unusually large glaciers to carve the landscape. It also created the jewel of the U.S. national park system: Yellowstone. Meanwhile; forces stretching apart the western U.S. created the mountainous glory of Grand Teton National Park. These two parks; with their majestic mountains; dazzling geysers; and picturesque hot springs; are windows into the Earths interior; revealing the violent power of the dynamic processes within. Smith and Siegel offer expert guidance through this awe-inspiring terrain; bringing to life the grandeur of these geologic phenomena as they reveal the forces that have shaped--and continue to shape--the greater Yellowstone-Teton region. Over seventy illustrations--including fifty-two in full color--illuminate the breathtaking beauty of the landscape; while two final chapters provide driving tours of the parks to help visitors enjoy and understand the regions wonders. Fascinating and informative; this book affords us a striking new perspective on Earths creative forces.
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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful. A Stash EradicatorBy Fairbanks Reader - Bonnie BrodyMelissa Leapman has put together another good book with some very refreshing and good ways to deal with your left-over stash. The book contains 21 patterns and the patterns are divided by type of yarn - lightweight. worsted. and thick. Ms. Leapman reconstructs what we think about our stash - "Its not just a stash. its a personalized yarn collection". I agree with her. Its just that I often dont know what to do with my stash or exactly whats in it. Her book addresses these concerns and gives me lots of ideas. The first section discusses the need to get your yarn together and know what you have in your stash. You cant really make good use of it until youre familiar with what you have. She suggests separating the yarn by weight and if the yarn has no label. then use wraps per inch. She suggests 4 piles: super fine. light. medium. bulky and super bulky. She offers wonderful tips. For instance. multi-stranded yarn can be separated for a lighter weight yarn. Finer weight yarns can be combined for a bulkier weight yarn. She suggests cataloguing the yarn and recommends that knitters all utilize ravelry.com. a wonderful website that has a feature to help with cataloguing. She also suggests using a yarn notebook to list every yarn you own. Personally. Id need several notebooks! Also. its very important to store the yarn carefully so that it doesnt get ruined.There is a nice section on color combinations. She explains the theory of color and provides different color combinations that go together. She discusses the Magic Ball Technique to get random color patterns. One cuts random lengths of yarn from one ball and a different length from a second ball. Then continue adding lengths from different yarns and wind them all together. Attach the lengths with knots.There is a section on ways to use science and math to make use of your stash. She discusses the Golden Mean and the Fibonacci Sequence. I love that this is included. Take a chance. she says. Use dice and "choose twelve colors youd like to use in a project. and number each one." Use the dice to determine how many rows for each color. Random and mathematical - how can a knitter go wrong?Ms. Leapman states that we should be sure "that each yarn used within a project has the same laundering and care specifications." Weight of yarn should also be consistent so that gauge can be achieved. Gauge and yarn type are listed for each of the patterns and we should be sure to have enough yarn to complete the project.The patterns are very varied in type. from sweaters and shawls. to bracelets and purses. My favorites are the Greenmarket Bag in a lace pattern in fine/sportweight yarn; Monas Little Bias Scarf in fine/sportweight yarn; Keiki Baby Kimono in fine/sportweight yarn; Sporty Stripes Sweater in Light/DK weight; Puzzle Play Blanket in medium/worsted yarn; Sausalito Purse in medium/worsted yarn; Tamaras Wrap in Medium/Worsted yarn (my favorite pattern in the book); Urban Knitster Slouch Hat in bulky weight yarn; and Bravissimo Throw in bulky weight yarn (my second favorite pattern). Thats nine patterns that really called out to me.The book is an EXCELLENT resource and has enough lovely and different patterns all clearly written for me to rate it a 5. Thank you Ms. Leapman.35 of 35 people found the following review helpful. No One Will Know You Used Leftovers!By Lynne E.Partial skeins and balls. left over from larger projects. are the bane of every knitters existence. The yarn is too good to throw out. but theres not enough to actually make anything. However. this book solves the problem. with its many patterns for projects so well designed that. as author Melissa Leapman says. "no one will ever know these projects were made from leftovers!"The attractive projects include (1) a charted "jigsaw puzzle piece" baby blanket; (2) geometrically-patterned bangle bracelets; (3) striped mittens. scarves. shawls. throws. and sweaters; (4) striped and patterned shopping. sample. and tote bags; (5) a Fair Isle yoked sweater and a Fair Isle vest; and (6) many single-color hats. The projects are grouped in the book according to the yarn weights used: fine. lightweight. worsted. or chunky.What I really like about this book is the lengthy introduction that discusses sorting yarns leftovers by weight and color. to ensure the best possible combinations for successful knitted fabrics. Several pages. illustrated with color wheels. explain the scientific theory of color--including how to get good results from monochromatic color combinations. and from combinations of 2. 3. 4. 5. and 6 colors. The book also includes explanations of how to join yarns together using standard knitting techniques. or using the "Russian join" (which uses a tapestry needle). There is a nice discussion of how to put together a "Magic Ball" of short lengths of leftover yarns of different colors and textures (the ball is knitted up like regular yarn); as well as some discussion of yarn storage.Nearly all of the projects are fairly easy to knit. (The Fair Isle garments. the intarsia sample bag. and the charted puzzle-piece blanket will require moderate knitting experience). Note. though. that whether you will have enough yarn already on hand to knit many of the larger projects will depend entirely on the actual size and makeup of your personal yarn stash! For me. this book rates an unqualified 5 stars.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Stashaholics unite!By rikI checked this out of the library three times before I decided to buy it. I have a room full of yarn that I need to get under control. This book works you thru sorting your stash. storing it. and then how to use it to make room for (what else!) more yarn. There are even several interesting patterns to help use up the onsies twosies in your stash. Very helpful. from a fellow stash-aholic!
