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Nature's Allies
It's easy to feel powerless in the face of big environmental challenges--but we need inspiration now more than ever. In Nature's Allies, Larry Nielsen presents the inspiring stories of eight conservation pioneers who show that through passion and perseverance we can each make a difference, even in the face of political opposition. Nielsen's vivid biographies of John Muir, Ding Darling, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Chico Mendes, Billy Frank Jr., Wangari Maathai, and Gro Harlem Brundtland are meant to rally a new generation of conservationists to follow in their footsteps and inspire students, conservationists, and nature lovers to speak up for nature and prove that individuals can affect positive change in the world.
Provost
What is a Provost—and what does a Provost do? Don’t look for the answers on the bookshelf. There is scant literature devoted to the Provost-ship – for which the author advances a number of hypotheses – so, until this informal and autobiographical account, there has been little for aspirants or new appointees to draw on for guidance or to provide a feel for what the role entails.Larry Nielsen offers a highly personal account of his tenure as Provost of North Carolina State University, from his unexpected invitation by the Chancellor to act as interim Provost, to the events that forced his resignation four years later, and brought him unwanted notoriety. In a fast-paced, self-deprecati...
High Exposure
The author, a noted mountaineer and cinematographer, describes a lifetime of conquering the world's mountain peaks and discusses his 1996 expedition to Mount Everest to create his IMAX film "Everest."
The Center Piece
Second in the series of mysteries featuring university police chief Desdemona White and professor Elena Bertoni. Here they must solve the theft of a famous painting from the university's library, and the murder and other mayhem that follow.
Thinking about Jail and Prison Ministry; a Guide for the Lay Volunteer
Larry Nielsen entered jail and prison ministry after a career in law enforcement. That background gives Larry a unique perspective on corrections ministry. Larry currently serves as a volunteer lay chaplain in the Hamilton County, Ohio corrections system, and is CEO of Believers Behind Bars Correspondence School of the Bible.
Wolfpack Ramblings
Here's something special for the entire Wolfpack family! Larry Nielsen, professor emeritus at NC State, offers 32 entertaining stories about all aspects of life at the university, everything from the marching band to the Free Expression Tunnel and the joys of having a twelve-foot python in class. Nielsen, who was a college dean and the university's provost as well as a distinguished undergraduate teaching professor, provides his unique insights--and humorous style--to tell about the people, places and events that have shaped NC State over the decades. He is author of two recent books, Provost (2013) and Nature's Allies (2017). Most recently he has created the website Today in Conservation (todayinconservation.com), which includes stories from the history of conservation and the environment for every date of the year.Widely beloved for his nearly 300-student class on Conservation of Natural Resources, Nielsen continues to give back to the university: He will donate $1 from the sale of every book to a scholarship fund at NC State.
Dead Man on Campus
When famous wildlife professor Drew Robbins is found dead on his desk with a Maasai spear lodged in his back. the list of possible murderers reaches every corner of the university. Was it his long-time research associate, jealous about the fame he hasn't shared? The television producer he had fired from his upcoming nature show? HIs secret lover from the budget office, the horticulture student who tends his garden, or his fiancee? The origins of the tale go back decades to the wilds of Tanzania where an old man drinks himself slowly to death in The Hyena Bar. Professor Elena Bertoni is tasked with taking over the dead man's duties, only to discover that all is not right. Teamed up with university police chief Desdemona White, the two dig deep to find out the truth. A truth that only murder could reveal.
