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Report copyright infringementby David Atkinson (Author), Rowan Williams (Foreword by)Among the many causes of anxiety in today's world are global concerns to do with social and economic inequality, the importance of sustainable development, and climate change. These raise human--that is moral and spiritual--questions about who we are, our destiny, how we can be helped to flourish, and what we hope for. Hope Rediscovered is about being re-oriented in the face of such challenges, Bishop David A...

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The Economics of Water Scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa: Institutional Solutions

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Report copyright infringementby Dominick de Waal (Author), Stuti Khemani (Author), Andrea Barone (Author)Despite massive infrastructure investments, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continue to face unprecedented water scarcity due to climate change, population growth, and socioeconomic development. Current policy regimes for managing water across competing needs are primarily determined by state control of large infrastructure. Policy makers across the region under...

Water Planet: The Culture, Politics, Economics, and Sustainability of Water on Earth

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Report copyright infringementby Camille Gaskin-Reyes (Editor)Through case studies, opposing viewpoints, and primary documents, this reference work examines the environmental and sustainability issues regarding water as well as how water is an intrinsic part of human culture. Every culture and ecosystem on earth depends on water. As the world's climate changes, human culture is increasingly threatened by the seemingly opposite problems of having too little clean, potable water and "having too ...

The Mineral Wealth, Climate And Rainfall, And Natural Resources Of The Black Hills Of Dakota (1876)

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Proctor Jenney (Author)""The Mineral Wealth, Climate and Rainfall, and Natural Resources of the Black Hills of Dakota"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Walter Proctor Jenney in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the geology, geography, climate, and natural resources of the Black Hills region in Dakota. Jenney, who was a geologist and mining engineer, offers a detailed analysis of the mineral wealth of the region, including gold, silver...

Insect Enemies Of The Spruce In The Northeast: A Popular Account Of Results Of Special Investigations, With Recommendations For Preventing Losses (190

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Delmar Hopkins (Author)The book ""Insect Enemies Of The Spruce In The Northeast: A Popular Account Of Results Of Special Investigations, With Recommendations For Preventing Losses"" was written by Andrew Delmar Hopkins and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the various insect enemies that pose a threat to the spruce trees in the Northeast region of the United States. The author draws upon his extensive research and experience...

Forests Of Porto Rico, Past, Present, And Future: And Their Physical And Economic Environment (1916)

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Report copyright infringementby Louis Sutliffe Murphy (Author)Forests of Porto Rico, Past, Present, and Future: And Their Physical and Economic Environment is a comprehensive study of the forests of Puerto Rico, written by Louis Sutliffe Murphy and published in 1916. The book explores the history of the island's forests, their current state, and the potential for future development. It provides a detailed analysis of the physical and economic environment surrounding the forests, including the...

Earth And Its Treasures: A Description Of The Metallic And Mineral Wealth Of Nature (1875)

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Mangin (Author), W. H. Davenport Adams (Editor)""Earth And Its Treasures: A Description Of The Metallic And Mineral Wealth Of Nature"" is a book written by Arthur Mangin and originally published in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of minerals and metals found on Earth, including their properties, uses, and distribution across the globe. Mangin covers a wide range of topics, from the formation of minerals and ores to t...

Elementary Textbook Of Economic Zoology And Entomology (1915)

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Report copyright infringementby Vernon Lyman Kellogg (Author), Rennie Wilbur Doane (Author)The Elementary Textbook of Economic Zoology and Entomology, written by Vernon Lyman Kellogg and first published in 1915, is a comprehensive guide to the study of insects and their relation to human life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the classification and morphology of insects, their behavior and ecology, and their economic importance in agriculture and medicine.The book begins with...

Eddy On Bee Culture, And The Protective Beehive: A Guide To A Successful And Profitable Method Of Bee Culture (1854)

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Eddy (Author), J. V. C. Smith (Introduction by)Eddy On Bee Culture, And The Protective Beehive: A Guide To A Successful And Profitable Method Of Bee Culture is a book written by Henry Eddy and originally published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping and provides readers with detailed information on the best methods for successful and profitable beekeeping. The book covers a wide range of topics related to beekeeping, including the sel...

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Kroes (Author)The fourth book in the eco-fiction Percipience series deals with corporations and money, providing a glimpse into the commerce atmosphere and the struggle of co-existing with us air-breathers. It is written to be a stand alone book in the series, From the back cover Realizing that they have not gone far enough to save the planet, Richard and the eco-terrorist organization CURE decide to take their fight into the commerce atmosphere, against...

Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, Revised Edition - Paperback

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by Steve Trudell (Author)In Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, Steve Trudell describes and illustrates 493 species of the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in Oregon, Washington, southern British Columbia, Idaho, and western Montana. With helpful identification keys and photographs and a clear, color-coded layout, Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest is ideal for hikers, foragers, and natural history buffs and is the perfect tool for loving where you liv...

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by Robert G. Werner (Text by (Art/Photo Books))These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, theyre the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what theyll encounter in their particular locale. Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 31, 2005

Change - Ready or Not: Climate: Our Choice, Our Responsibility

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Report copyright infringementby Alan Garman (Author)This book includes insights on global warming and climate change, from a political, economic, scientific and engineering perspective. It speaks about the current situation regarding alterations to the chemistry of the biosphere/atmosphere over the Industrial Age. In particular, it focuses on the accelerating rate of change in the last 100 years and what needs to happen to redress the situation. While this book is informed by economics and sc...

Untamed Leadership: A Journey Through the Instincts That Shape Us

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Report copyright infringementby Brent A. Carter (Author)Instincts shape who we are as leaders. They encapsulate the social variety we exhibit to others, from the servant to the tyrant. Though they are integrated into our every thought and deed, we are relatively unaware of what they are or how they impact us. Perhaps the frenzied lives we lead are to blame, or maybe we spend too much time developing the veneer of leadership rather than excavating its core substance. No matter the cause, each ...

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Report copyright infringementby Francis G. Jr. Smith (Author) Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.67 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: May 13, 2011

Economic Development and Environmental Control: Balancing Business and Community in an Age of Nimbys and Lulus

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Report copyright infringementby John O'Looney (Author)Unlike many who separate environmental from other social issues in their analyses of the locally unwanted land use (LULU) problem, O'Looney argues that the issues are really connected and must be addressed jointly. He frames the question this way: What is the appropriate distribution of land development rights and responsibilities overall?, then offers an answer based on Madison's conception of property and Jefferson's ideas about small-sc...

Liquidity: Flowing Forms in Water and Money

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Briault (Author), Angus Jenkinson (Illustrator), Angus Jenkinson (Designed by)How does flow create form? How do structures and processes constrain flow? This book takes a unique approach to such themes by comparing two apparently unrelated sets of phenomena - water in the natural environment, and money in the human economy - and showing how the same archetypal patterns manifest in both realms. The world has witnessed the ravages of unconstrained abuse o...

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Report copyright infringementby Clinton J. Andrews (Author), Clinton J. Andrews (Editor)The electric power sector operates under an archaic regulatory system that is ill-equipped to oversee a competitive, restructured, regionally-organized industry. This book offers the first systematic discourse on regional aspects of regulatory reform, sharing topical perspectives from leading actors and regional case studies that show how the debate plays out on the ground. It frames the policy debate, app...

Essential Industry and the Nimby Phenomenon

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Report copyright infringementby Denis J. Brion (Author)This pioneering study explores the problems of politics and law that lie behind the growing phenomenon of NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard), a stance taken by residential property owners attempting to keep various types of facilities out of their neighborhoods. Denis J. Brion argues that the pejorative connotation that NIMBY carries is both unfortunate and unwarranted and seeks to expose the underlying problems for which NIMBY is a symptom. In ...

Resource Management in Developing Countries: Africa's Ecological and Economic Problems

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Report copyright infringementby Valentine U. James (Author)Designed as a text for undergraduate and graduate level courses in Third World development, Resource Management in Developing Countries takes an interdisciplinary approach to the problem of resource management in developing countries. Focusing on Africa, James explains the reasons for the continent's declining resource base from historical, geographical, economic, and political perspectives, and illustrates the links among all these f...

Man, Mind, and Land: A Theory of Resource Use

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Irving Firey (Author)The theory of development, use, conservation, social impact, etc., of natural resources is presented.Author Biographyrey /f Walter /i Irving Number of Pages: 258 Dimensions: 0.75 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 05, 1978

The Call of The Wilderness II: A New Beginning

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Report copyright infringementby Dave Vander Meer (Author)After four years on the Hiawatha trapline I was ready for some new country to explore. A new trapline was available and I was on my way. Centered on the height of land between the Arctic watershed and the Great Lakes watershed, I was ready for whatever new adventures this area would bring. Number of Pages: 262 Dimensions: 0.71 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 20, 2024

Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Wisconsin mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Wisconsin. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide features all 71 species found in the state, organi...

The Global Predicament: Ecological Perspectives on World Order

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Report copyright infringementby Marvin S. Soroos (Author), David W. Orr (Author)These eighteen essays present innovative perspectives on global policies by introducing new concepts and by redefining others within the ecological framework. The authors explore a variety of ecological issues: food supply, oceanic pollution, climate disruption, and the more general need for equitable resource management. The relationship of environmental issues to other priorities in world politics is also examin...

Groundwater Exploitation in the High Plains

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Report copyright infringementby David E. Kromm (Editor), Stephen E. White (Editor), Gilbert F. White (Foreword by)The High Plains region was once called the Great American Desert and thought to be, in the words of explorer Stephen Long, "wholly unfit for cultivation." Now we know that beneath the surface, unbeknownst to the explorers and early settlers, lies the Ogallala aquifer, an underground formation that stretches for 800 miles from the Texas panhandle to South Dakota. It holds more wate...

Environment, Inc.: From Grassroots to Beltway

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher J. Bosso (Author)We expect Birkenstocks. We find wing-tips. Professional organizations that advocate on behalf of environmental issues have become a permanent part of the American political landscape. From the Sierra Club to the Rainforest Action Network, these groups represent more than eleven million members and claim more than $3.5 billion in assets. Sometimes lambasted for non-stop fund-raising, top-heavy bureaucracies, or agendas out of touch w...

Fishes Of Australia: A Popular And Systematic Guide To The Study Of The Wealth Within Our Waters (1906)

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Report copyright infringementby David George Stead (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Numb...

Wealth From Waste: Elimination Of Waste, A World Problem (1918)

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Report copyright infringementby Henry John Spooner (Author), Lord Leverhulme (Foreword by)Wealth From Waste: Elimination Of Waste, A World Problem is a book written by Henry John Spooner and published in 1918. The book addresses the issue of waste and its impact on the world. It argues that waste is not just a local problem, but a global one that affects everyone. The author proposes various solutions to eliminate waste and turn it into a source of wealth. The book covers topics such as recyc...

National Parks Conservation Association: A Century of Impact - Hardcover

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by Tom McCarthy (Author), Whit Stiles (Author), Greg A. Vital (Foreword by)A Century of Impact celebrates the first 100 years of the National Parks Conservation Association, tracing its history and vision through stunning photography and tales of victory in a beautifully designed keepsake book. From its founding by the same visionaries who helped to create the National Park Service to present-day battles to protect our public lands, the National Parks Conservation Association has been the in...

Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West - Paperback

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by Michael Moore (Author), Kamp Mimi (Illustrator), Mimi Kamp (Illustrator)Michael Moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a one-of-a-kind guide to over three hundred species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska. This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to both native and introduced species within this region. With over eighty line drawings, forty-four color photographs, maps, and a glossary, this book conta...

Appalachian Mushrooms: A Field Guide - Paperback

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by Walter E. Sturgeon (Author) From one of the region's foremost mushroom hunters--Walter E. Sturgeon--comes a long-overdue field guide to finding and identifying the mushrooms and fleshy fungi found in the Appalachian mountains from Canada to Georgia. Edibility and toxicity, habitat, ecology, and detailed diagnostic features of the disparate forms they take throughout their life cycles are all included, enabling the reader to identify species without the use of a microscope or chemicals. App...