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March 22, 2005

Mountains—Vital for Life on Earth

Mountains are crucial to the health of our planet. But these majestic towers are vulnerable. What is being done to protect them?

3 Mountains—Why We Need Them

5 Mountains Under Threat

11 Mountains—Who Will Save Them?

12 On Which Side of the Road Do You Drive?

14 Nourishing and Nurturing in the Animal World

23 Chocolate—From Bean to You

26 Black Pearls—Gems From the South Seas

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 Vulnerable Viewers

32 Draw Close to the Creator

Venice—“City in the Sea” 16

Learn why this unusual city, whose streets are “paved” with water, is fighting for survival.

Why Should I Do Manual Labor? 20

Many view manual work as undesirable. But whether you realize it or not, learning to do physical work can benefit you in many ways.

[Pictures on cover, page 2]

Cover: Grand Teton, Wyoming, U.S.A.; below: Mount Shuksan, Washington, U.S.A.

[Picture Credit Line on page 2]

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