Tom McIntyre crafts narratives deeply rooted in the American West, drawing from a life rich with diverse experiences. His writing often explores themes of nature, the hunt, and humanity's intricate connection with the wild. McIntyre is celebrated for his evocative prose and his ability to immerse readers in the environments he portrays. His works delve into fundamental questions of existence through the lens of both human and animal perspectives, creating compelling and reflective reading experiences.
Set against the backdrop of a changing world, a solitary snow leopard navigates the challenges of survival as he is driven from his mountain home into the encroaching civilization below. This journey leads him to confront an unexpected and astonishing reality, highlighting the tension between the wild and the modern world. The narrative explores themes of adaptation, the struggle for existence, and the impact of human encroachment on nature.
Kids with behavior challenges find helpful information, practical strategies, and sound advice to help them make smarter choices, make and keep friends, get along with teachers, take responsibility for their actions, work toward positive change, and enjoy the results of better behavior. This is a book for any young person who needs help with behavior. A special section at the back addresses diagnosed behavior disorders. "Sensitive and thorough". -School Library Journal
Understanding optics is crucial for enhancing hunting success, as they can significantly influence focus and range. This handbook simplifies the selection process for binoculars, riflescopes, and rangefinders by detailing performance criteria tailored to specific hunting needs. Author Thomas McIntyre shares insights from extensive field experience, highlighting the evolution of hunting optics and offering practical advice to help hunters make informed decisions about their equipment. The guide aims to eliminate confusion and empower hunters with essential knowledge about their gear.
“When you hear thunder without rain–it is the buffalo approaching.” This line from a Yoruba hunting poem conveys the magnificent power of the African buffalo, also called “God’s cattle.” Hunter and writer Thomas McIntyre has pursued this special animal for the last forty years, and he now shares his expertise in Thunder Without Rain. McIntyre's topics are wide-ranging, from the various species of the African buffalo and their territories to the cultural importance of buffalo and its place among wild bovids. Other material he covers includes: African, European, and American methods for hunting buffalo Historical explorers as buffalo hunters Great buffalo hunters, including Theodore Roosevelt, Robert Ruark, Craig Boddington, and Robert Jones Ernest Hemingway’s writing on buffalo Correct cartridges for hunting African buffalo And finally, what makes buffalo so dangerous—and so sought after? After exploring all topics related to the African buffalo, including hunts of his own, McIntyre ends with the fate of modern buffalo hunting, now often guided and for a high price, and the sustainability of this practice. In Thunder Without Rain, McIntyre confronts his obsession with African buffalo and brings the reader along for a fascinating journey.