{"product_id":"book-mvwe","title":"The Odell Buckenflush Chronicles 3 (PHD: Paddling Higher and Deeper) - 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOdell Buckenflush Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e are river tales gathered from a career in outdoor education. Experiential learning is combined with humor to highlight environmental impacts and consequences. While the tales are humorous, each carries a lesson for those exploring the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese stories serve as fun examples for outdoor leaders, teachers, camp counselors, and resource managers, making the book both educational and entertaining. After all, outdoor educators specialize in “edutainment.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eChronicles\u003c\/em\u003e, decisions must be made, leading to consequences and lessons. As Paul Petzoldt noted, people often need help understanding experiences to avoid repeating mistakes. These tales offer many examples of “what just happened.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile not a deep dive into learning theory, the book shows different learning styles. As humorist Will Rogers said, “There are three kinds of people: those who learn by reading, those who learn by observation, and those who have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” Odell does the “peeing”—you just enjoy the stories!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the five volumes follows the same structure, featuring forty-eight tales across four chapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventions and Achievements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRescue and Survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophy and Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the end of each tale, a “Tale of the Tale” section explains the real-life inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Glossary of River Terms adds both accuracy and humor. Multiple appendices cross-reference:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRivers and locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreviously published tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor experience subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckenflush characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Odell Buckenflush isn’t one real person, but a blend of real folks, imagination, and folklore. You might even recognize yourself in these adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e– Steve Spencer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49793974174000,"sku":"BDmvwe","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/727964-mvwe-Square.jpg?v=1746863632","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-mvwe","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}