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David Ek

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David A. Ek writes both fiction and nonfiction. Authentically blending science, history, myth, real landscapes, and psychological suspense, his fiction digs beneath the surface, both literally and metaphorically, to expose the hidden forces shaping the biggest mystery of all—the human condition.

His short stories and essays have appeared in Canary—A Literary Journal of the Environmental Crisis, Weber: The Contemporary West, and elsewhere. "Pedro’s Pickles and the American Dream" was his debut novel.

David once had a successful and award-winning career with the National Park Service, where he led science and natural resource management teams throughout the country. His natural resources work often tackled complex issues of regional and nation ...more

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For the Time Being: Essays

by Annie Dillard

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