books by Phil Chapman (spirit china world)

books by Phil Chapman

books:

2 reviews
Ron Kauk

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2003

A Pleasure and an Inspiration
This book is a little gem: part poem, part personal story, part prayer. The photography is beautiful and innovative. Though the writing grows out of the author's rock climbing experiences, it is more about learning and loving nature, challenging oneself, and growing into a balanced, fully human life. The life lessons found in these pages seem influenced by Native American and zen thought: the ...

Wild China: Natural Wonders of the World's Most Enigmatic Land
Phil Chapman, George Chan, ...

Yale University Press, 2008

Within the vast borders of China, a dazzling array of ecosystems and habitats are found?wildlife habitats so diverse as to nearly stagger the imagination. From the world?s loftiest mountain peaks to grass steppes that stretch beyond the horizon, from steaming jungles to wide deserts that fluctuate between searing heat and numbing cold, China?s landscapes inspire awe and curiosity. Wild China leads the reader across China?s landscapes and ...