Michelle A. Gilders


• writer • biologist • photographer •

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  • Writer

    • My Profile From England to Alaska, and from British Columbia to Alberta.
    • My Books
        Reflections of a Whale-Watcher An exploration of whales and wildlife along the Baja Peninsula. (1995).
        Crossing Alaska A spectacular journey down the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline from the Arctic to Prince William Sound. (1997).
        Water: Worlds Between Heaven and Earth A philosophical, scientific, mythological, environmental and poetic look at water. Photos by Art Wolfe. (1999).
        Celebration of the Seas: Heritage for the Future The commemorative book for the 1998 International Year of the Ocean Expo.. Essays and photographs by Sylvia Earle, Thor Heyerdahl, and others (including myself), as well as stunning photography by Art Wolfe, Frans Lanting and others. Hit the link provided to read my essay: In the Wake of the Whale. Cemex, 1998. ISBN# 968-6397-52-3.
        The Natural History of an Arctic Oil Field. Edited by J. C. Truett and S. R. Johnson. Academic Press, 2000. This review of more than twenty years of research provides a comprehensive overview of the North Slope, Alaska environment and its wildlife. My chapter in this book gives an overview of development in North Slope Oil Field Development.
        The Nature of Great Apes (Greystone Books, 2000). George Schaller writes of this book: "With an informative text and evocative photographs. The Nature of Great Apes provides a fine overview of the natural history of these magnificent creatures, our closest kin."
        The Living Wild (Wildlands Press, 2000), with photographer Art Wolfe and essays by George Schaller, Jane Goodall, William Conway, John Sawhill, and Richard Dawkins.
        Primal Forces (Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company, 2000), with photographers David Muench and Marc Muench.
        Africa (Wildlands Press, 2001). With photography by Art Wolfe, and a Foreward by Jane Goodall.

    • My Bookstore Hundreds of science, nature and travel related books, brought to you by Amazon.com. All of the books listed can be purchased directly via the links provided. Look for the SPOTLIGHT BOOK OF THE MONTH.

    • Writers' Links Great links for writers.

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  • Biologist

    • Natura Environmental Consultants A profile of my environmental consulting firm.
    • Biological Sciences Biology links, including an extensive listing of wildlife (especially marine mammals) and environmental groups, plus other web resources.
    • Earth Sciences Space and astronomy links, volcano sites, earthquakes, and other out-of-this-world web pages.
    • Industry and Government Web Sites Official web sites, with an emphasis on the environmental. Includes United Nations, Federal, State and Provincial governments (for Canada, the UK, and the USA), as well as the oil industry, mining, fisheries, and forestry sites.
    • Magazines and Journals Scientific journals and magazines from Archaeology to Smithsonian.

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  • Photographer

    • Michelle Gilders' Photography Stock photography, including locations, species lists, availability, and pricing. Selected WWW photography sites are listed, including those of Art Wolfe, Frans Lanting, the Lonely Planet photographers and more.


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  • Other Links

    • Fun Links! Links to make you smile, from the web page for the Easily Amused, to where to find the Big Things of Western Canada. Check out Dilbert, Mr. Showbiz, and Boldy Go Where No One Has Gone Before. Check out web sites for great TV shows and networks in the US, Canada, and UK.
    • The Bow Valley SPCA Considering a pet? Do some research before you buy. Visit The Bow Valley SPCA web site for lots of pet information.
    • Small Business Links & Web Design Check out resources to help you and your business, from the American Express Small Business Service, to IBM's, and countless government sites. Use the CIA database to check on business prospects abroad. Take advantage of online tutorials to get your web page up and running.
    • Sociology Links This page will make you think about the past, present, and future. Links to history sites, human rights organisations, anthropology and archaeology web pages, as well as charity & health organizations.
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    • Travel the World: From the Arctic to the Antarctic Links to many of the world's most spectacular locations--emphasizing natural wonders--including national parks, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and Wildlife Refuges. All links to Canadian National Parks, English National Park, and many US parks, have been added.


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