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The Animal Dialogues December 12, 2007
The Animal Dialogues
Uncommon Encounters in the Wild
This book is a collection of my own encounters, staring at animals for as long as they would stay. The stories range from the Arctic to Central America, from Arizona to Manhattan. From a praying mantis to a grizzly, jaguar to a hummingbird.


House of Rain February 22, 2007
House of Rain
Tracking a vanished civilization across the american southwest.
A mix of highly personal journeys and hard-boiled archaeology, this book explores the so-called disappearance of the Anasazi.


The Way Out January 01, 2005
The Way Out
A true story of ruin and survival
In a labyrinth of canyons in the American Southwest Childs and his friend Dirk undertake a journey to expose the root of their lives.


The Desert Cries January 01, 2004
The Desert Cries
A season of flash floods in a dry land
Closely following a series of deadly flash floods in Arizona.


Soul of Nowhere January 01, 2003
Soul of Nowhere

Deep wilderness journeys across the American Southwest, from the labyrinthine slot canyons of Utah to the deserted island beaches in the Sea of Cortes.


The Secret Knowledge of Water March 01, 2000
The Secret Knowledge of Water
Discovering the essence of the American desert.
A desert, by definition, lacks it, but when water does come, it is magical, and sometimes in devastating abundance.


October 01, 1999
Grand Canyon: Time Below the Rim
Hardbound photo book based on 120 days inside the Grand Canyon.


January 01, 1997
Crossing Paths
Personal encounters with animals in the wild.


January 01, 1995
Stone Desert
Explorations in Canyonlands National Park (out of print).


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