r -We see the world not as a place for pillage and plunder, but as a sanctuary in which we must temporarily dwell, and ofwhich we must take the utmost care; -We see man and woman not as acquisitors and conquistadores, but as guardians and stewards; -We see knowledge not as an instrument for the domination of nature, but ultimately as techniques for the refinement of the soul; -We see values not in pecuniary equivalents,· but in intrinsic terms as a vehicle which contributes to a deeper understanding ofpeople by people, and a deeper cohesion between people and the rest ofcreation; -And we see all these above-mentioned elements as part of the new tactics for living. GOODTHINGS Trees, Andreas Feininger, 1978, $9.95 from: Penguin Books 62 5 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 This softcover re-issue of nature photographer Andreas Feininger's Trees has the kind of integrative approach to a subject that will excite your sense 9f w_gnder. In a remarkable blend of botanical information and schematic illustrations, rich prose and exceptional photography, Trees transcends the realm of both textbook and photo essay. It is an exercise in awareness. In one volume you can find discussions on how trees function within the hydrologic cycle, how they have contributed to our ·evolution as a species and our spirituality, and where to go to find the largest specimens of 40 varieties common to North America. Feininger's personal narratives add another dimension: he documents his encounter with the High Sierras' Bristlecone Pine, the oldest living thing on earth, and devotes a chapter to his favorite tree, the Southeast's Live Oak. His photographs visually highlight texture, size, color and configuration, and the commentaries are as revealing as the photographs they accompany. Trees is a book you will come back to-again and again. -SA Henryk Skolimowski, "Ecological Humanism" Resurgence, Sept.-Oct. 1974 How Old Is Your House? by Joan Webber, 1978, $3.95 from: Pequot Press Old Chester Road Chester, CT 06412 One part of getting back to our roots and developing a sense of place is to discover the history of the house you live in. This little book is full of clues as to configurations of various types of houses (mostly New England) and how to tell if and when additions have been made. It then goes on to tell how to trace deeds, research tax records and dig through genealogies and wills. It is written by someone who painstakingly pieced together the story of her own house. -LdeM Pacific Northwest Review of Books, monthly, individuals $7.SO/yr, institutions $9/yr from: P.O. Box 21566 Seattle, WA 98111 Part of the move towards independence and self-confidence of different regions of the country is the weaning away from the cultural dictates of New York City and the East Coast. After two issues this magazine is well on its way towards providing a good regional forum for literature. It covers largely Northwest authors and publishers with fea~ tures on Ursula LeGuin, for instance, and the Lane County (Oregon) Bookmobile (who says people out in the country don't read?) I enjoyed the second issue more than the first and that bodes well for the third as they gain experience. Well worth supporting. -LdeM July 1978 RAIN Page 13 TRANSPORT "Becaks, Bernos, and Productive Pandemonium," Alan K. Meier, Seriatim, Spring 1978, $2.50 from: Seriatim 122 Carmel El Cerrito, CA 94530 (reprinted from Technology Review, Jan. 1977). An excellent account, in story and pictures, of intermediate technology transportation vehicles in Asia. Bicycles, tricycles, pedicabs, motor pedicabs, three-wheel motorcycle trucks -you name it-designed, redesigned, and chewing-gum repaired for hundreds of specific applications. -TB • "Hopping Freights," Steve Adler, The Colorado Express, Volume XII, single volumes $5, $16/2 yrs. from: Box 18214 Capitol Hill Station D.enver, CO 80218 The Colorado Express is a beautiful magazine published semi-annually with articles that range from in-depth features on trout to soapmaking and stargazing. The most recent issue contains the most delightful, thorough information I've ever seen on hopping freights (outside the yard, that is). Steve Adler explains not only the why, where and how but also the terminology, whistle codes, elements of a yard, and how hopping is viewed by the law. There is a map of train lines in the U.S. and suggestions for additional reading and viewing. What a way to go! -JM I from The Colorado Express
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