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The Animal Kingdom: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Peter Holland (Author)The animal world is immensely diverse, and our understanding of it has been greatly enhanced by molecular biology and the study of evolution and development ("evo-devo"). Moreover, groundbreaking research on genes, and especially key families of genes such as the Homeobox genes which control the development of body plans, has led to radical changes in the classification of animals. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Holland presents a cutting-edge tour of the anim...

Rivers: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Nick Middleton (Author)Rivers have acted as cradles for civilization and agents of disaster; a river may be a barrier or a highway, it can support trade and sediment, culture and conflict. This Very Short Introduction is a celebration of rivers in all their diversity. Geographer Nick Middleton covers a wide and eclectic range of river-based themes, from physical geography to mythology, to industrial history and literary criticism. Offering a truly global look at rivers, with examples from ...

Sleeping Naked Is Green: How an Eco-Cynic Unplugged Her Fridge, Sold Her Car, and Found Love in 366 Days

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Report copyright infringementby Vanessa Farquharson (Author)No one likes listening to smug hippies bragging about how they don't use toilet paper, or worse yet, lecturing about the evils of plastic bags and SUVs. But most of us do want to lessen our ecological footprint. With this in mind, Farquharson takes on the intense personal challenge of making one green change to her lifestyle every single day for a year to ultimately figure out what's doable and what's too hardcore. Vanessa goes to th...

How to Think Seriously about the Planet: The Case for an Environmental Conservatism - Paperback

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by Roger Scruton (Author)The environment has long been the undisputed territory of the political Left, which casts international capitalism, consumerism, and the over-exploitation of natural resources as the principle threats to the planet, and sees top-down interventions as the most effective solution. In How to Think Seriously About the Planet, Roger Scruton rejects this view and offers a fresh approach to tackling the most important political problem of our time. The environmental movement...

Artmill: A Story of Sustainable Creativity in Bohemia

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Benish (Author)The story starts in totalitarian darkness (Czechoslovakia before 1989) and gradually lays out a groundwork for how creativity within community can influence and change society. All of this is rooted in the connection to the natural world, be it local sustainable farming practices, rural innovations, or international policies with governmental bodies on the global level. The book is a success story for a female artist (the author) who foun...

Kingdom of Play: What Ball-Bouncing Octopuses, Belly-Flopping Monkeys, and Mud-Sliding Elephants Reveal about Life Itself - Hardcover

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by David Toomey (Author)For readers of Inside of a Dog and The Soul of an Octopus, a fascinating, charming, and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play that shows how life--at its most fundamental level--is playful. In Kingdom of Play, critically acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia's Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari Desert to brown bea...

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Report copyright infringementby Jen Hadfield (Author)'Storm Pegs perfectly captures the knotting of language and landscape. I was transported.' - Katherine May, Sunday Times bestselling author of WinteringFrom the winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Highland Book PrizeWhat if the answer to 'Where am I?' is 'heaven'? In her late twenties, celebrated poet Jen Hadfield moved to the Shetland archipelago to make her life anew. A scattering of islands at the northernmost point of the United King...

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Austin (Author)In Contrasts, artist Chris Austin takes readers on a deeply personal and imaginative journey through his surreal, wildlife-inspired art. Known for placing animals from different ecosystems--like sharks floating over mossy forest floors--Austin challenges the boundaries of nature, creating absurd yet thought-provoking scenes that explore themes of adaptability, interconnectedness, and survival. These juxtapositions not only surprise but spar...

Eco-Conscious Living: Making Choices that Benefit the Earth

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Report copyright infringementby Tristan Evergreen (Author)In an age where the planet's health is more precarious than ever, "Eco-Conscious Living: Making Choices that Benefit the Earth" emerges as a beacon of hope and action. This comprehensive guide invites readers on a transformative journey towards sustainability, offering a deep dive into the practices, choices, and changes necessary to foster a harmonious relationship with our environment.Spanning the fundamentals of reducing waste and e...

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Report copyright infringementby B. Vincent (Author)The Climate Solution: Innovative Approaches to Combat Global Warming by B. Vincent is a compelling exploration of humanity's impact on the Earth's climate and the innovative strategies we can employ to mitigate it. As we face unprecedented global warming driven by industrial activities, Vincent argues that collective action is not only necessary but possible. This book is essential reading for economists, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone...

The World's Best National Parks in 500 Walks - Hardcover

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by Mary Caperton Morton (Author)An inspiring and practical reference guide for hikers of all abilities who want to explore the world's national parks. Ever since Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 as the world's first national park, the movement to preserve natural landscapes and habitats has spread to every continent. The World's Best National Parks in 500 Walks is the perfect inspiration for every explorer, from the armchair traveler to the veteran hiker, with full-color phot...

A Year of Garden Bees & Bugs: 52 Stories of Intriguing Insects - Hardcover

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by Dominic Couzens (Author), Gail Ashton (Author), Leslie Buckingham (Illustrator)A fascinating journey into the secret life of insects, with QR codes to video and audio to bring the creatures to life. Just as birds have yearly rhythms, so do insects, bees, beetles, and butterflies. Wildlife experts Dominic Couzens and Gail Ashton discover 52 minibeasts from around the world, every week of the year. They tell the story of what is happening week-by-week in the insect world, in our own backyard...

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Report copyright infringementby Benoit Lambert (Author)Biogeotherapy - nature-based climate solutions, life as a geological healing force, presents a movement of farmers, scientists, politicians, and diplomatic actors. It is based on four natural restorative practices: holistic grazing management, no-till agriculture with cover crops, biochar, and massive reforestation. Agro-forestry, blue carbon, living machines, the restoration of peatlands, and other nature-based solutions (NbS) or negativ...

Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life - Paperback

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by Richard Louv (Author)From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for "nature") is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now, with 500 activities for children and adults Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays Scores of informational websites Down-to-earth advice In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard L...

Rocks: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Jan Zalasiewicz (Author)Rocks, more than anything else, underpin our lives. They make up the solid structure of the Earth and of other rocky planets, and are present at the cores of gas giant planets. We live on the rocky surface of the planet, grow our food on weathered debris derived from rocks, and we obtain nearly all of the raw materials with which we found our civilization from rocks. From the Earth's crust to building bricks, rocks contain our sense of planetary history, and are a g...

Change Starts Now: 100 Lessons from a full-time Changemaker

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Report copyright infringementby Melati Wijsen (Author)Inspired by her own successes and failures, Melati Wijsen takes you on her journey of becoming a changemaker and the 100 lessons she learned along the way. Change Starts Now shares an insight into what it was like for a 12-year-old girl growing up in the movement, and how anyone, anywhere, no matter their age, can get involved too.'In a world that can sometimes feel consumed by darkness, Melati is a shining light.' The World's Largest Less...

How on Earth Do We Live Now? Natural Capital, Deep Ecology and the Commons

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Report copyright infringementby David Ciscel (Author), Keith Helmuth (Author), Sandra Lewis (Author)This pamphlet takes up the question, "how on Earth do we live now?" as both a cry of alarm and a call to action, through the lenses of "natural capital" and "deep ecology." In the course of this study, the commons emerged as a third point of reference. This study explores two essential parts of Earth's commons: property and water. It continues with a close look at systems of governance for the ...

Solid Waste Management: Critical Issues for Developing Countries

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Hope (Editor)Solid waste has become a major consequence of development and modernization, yet some of the greatest challenges to its management are felt most keenly in the developing countries. This is part of the larger paradox of development; namely, that factors that create the most intransigent problems currently facing the developing countries are invariably those which derive from development itself.IntroductionThis volume presents a collection ...

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by Sarah Rose (Author), Eric R. Eaton (Foreword by)An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders--what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, an...

Compound Risk Analysis of Natural Hazards and Infectious Disease Outbreaks

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This study explores the potential impacts of compounding risk between natural hazards and infectious disease outbreaks such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) region.Compound risk occurs when two or more shock events overlap, inducing additional pressure on social and physical vulnerabilities. As part of the study, scenarios of a natural hazard occurring during an outbreak are...

Strengthening Cross-Border Community Collaboration in the CAREC Region

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Report copyright infringementby Asian Development Bank (Author)This report analyzes cross-border community collaboration among Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries and identifies opportunities for inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development in border regions.CAREC member countries face common economic, social, and environmental challenges that impact citizens and communities. For communities in border regions, the impact is unique in relation to historic...

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by Kirsten Hines (Author)The definitive photographic guide to the fantastic birds of Florida. Stretching from temperate North America through the central highlands and vast Everglades wetlands of the peninsula and beyond to its Caribbean Keys, Florida is a great place to go birding at any time of the year. Roseate Spoonbills and Mangrove Cuckoo add a tropical flavour to its rich avifauna; woodland and scrub specialities include Red-cockaded Woodpecker and Florida Scrub-jay, while birds such a...

Searching for Seashells: An Artist's Guide to Treasures on the Beach - Hardcover

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by Jessie King Regunberg (Author)A gorgeously illustrated collection of all sorts of seashells, complete with interesting facts, history, and more. Celebrate the amazing mollusk--and the timeless joy of walking along the seashore and picking up a treasure of a shell. A personal, passionate pocket field guide, infused with the spirit of an artist in love with her subject, Searching for Seashells is a perfect beachgoer's companion. Every page captures that feeling of finding something unexpect...

Birds of Italy: Second Edition - Paperback

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by Daniele Occhiato (Author), Marianne Taylor (Author)The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Italy. From the Alps and Dolomites in the north to the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has a diverse range of natural habitats. The country is also a migration path across Europe and Africa, making it an exciting place to spot both endemic and migrant birds. This fully revised and updated guide to the birds of Italy by naturalist Marianne Taylor and Italian photographe...

The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing - Paperback

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by Mark Kurlansky (Author)National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod-the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish. Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish-and the fly fisher does not always (or often) win. The targets-salmon, trout, and char; and for some, bass, tarpon, tuna, bonefish, and even marlin-are highly intell...

Our Changing World: Navigating Change in a Sustainable, Interconnected World (Series Synopsis)

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Report copyright infringementby James W. Fountain (Author)Embark on a Transformative Journey: Weaving Together Heritage, Innovation, and Ethical Stewardship for a Sustainable FutureOur Changing World: Navigating Change in a Sustainable, Interconnected World is an enlightening series that intricately weaves together culture, history, ethics, and business to provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. This collection offers unique insights into how diverse global practices, histori...

Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species - Paperback

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by S. David Scott (Author), Casey McFarland (Author)- Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species - How to identify not only what bird a feather came from but also what kind of feather it is - Range maps and wing type given for each bird This guide teaches birders to use the characteristics of wing types and feather morphology to identify feathers--not only by species but also by their place on the bird's body.The introductory chapters give a detailed overview of the feather--...

The Quantuum Effect: Saving our environment by changing the measurement of economic performance

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Samuels (Author), Horace Carby (Author)In spite of widespread support for environmental protection, the destruction of our planet continues to worsen. But in the fight against climate change, one key factor is often overlooked: our current measurements of economic performance. Rooted in market-based capitalism, these indicators encourage those in power to strive for numerical "success"at the cost of environmental protection and quality of life.In The Qu...

The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing - Hardcover

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by Kirk Deeter (Author), Charlie Meyers (Author)Kirk Deeter of Field & Stream and Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post, crack open their notebooks and share expert advice on flies, casting, reading the water, and much more. The mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher. There are no complicated physics lessons here. Rather, conceived in the "take dead aim" spirit of Harvey Penick's classic instructional...

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Report copyright infringementby Ed Adams (Author)You pressed the Blue button.You think you've stopped the End of Earth.But androids discover their PersonaAnd how to travel across spaceSo beware Trinity politicsAs Earth holds on. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.54 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN Publication Date: January 06, 2021

Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes: Climate, Commodities and Sustainability

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Curry-Machado (Author)This book is based on the film Cuba: Living Between Hurricanes (2019, dir. Michael Chanan), and tells the stories through the voices of those who were interviewed. It is a book about the elements - hurricanes and rain, the sea and the earth. About a fishing port on the north coast of Cuba which has seen better days: Caibarién, where Hurricane Irma - one of the most powerful ever to sweep the Caribbean - made landfall on 9th Septem...

Maneno YA Utangulizi YA Kitabu Sphere Swahili

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Report copyright infringementby Sphere Association (Author)The Sphere Handbook presents a principled approach to quality and accountability in humanitarian response. It is a practical translation of Sphere's core belief that all people affected by disaster or conflict have a right to life with dignity and the right to receive humanitarian assistance. The Humanitarian Charter is the cornerstone of the Handbook, with the Protection Principles and Core Humanitarian Standard providing a foundatio...