Conservation of the environment Books
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Owls of the Eastern Ice
Book SynopsisA New York Times Notable Book of 2020Longlisted for the National Book AwardWinner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Minnesota Book Award for General NonfictionA Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardWinner of the Peace Corps Worldwide Special Book AwardA Best Book of the Year: NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, The Globe and Mail, The BirdBooker Report, Geographical, Open Letter ReviewBest Nature Book of the Year: The Times (London)A terrifically exciting account of [Slaght''s] time in the Russian Far East studying Blakiston's fish owls, huge, shaggy-feathered, yellow-eyed, and elusive birds that hunt fish by wading in icy water . . . Even on the hottest summer days this book will transport you. Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk, in KirkusI saw my first Blakiston's fish owl in the Russian province of Primorye, a coastal talon of land hooking south into the belly of Northeast Asia . . . No scientist had seen a Blakiston's fish owl so far south in a hundred years . . . When he was just a fledgling birdwatcher, Jonathan C. Slaght had a chance encounter with one of the most mysterious birds on Earth. Bigger than any owl he knew, it looked like a small bear with decorative feathers. He snapped a quick photo and shared it with experts. Soon he was on a five-year journey, searching for this enormous, enigmatic creature in the lush, remote forests of eastern Russia. That first sighting set his calling as a scientist.Despite a wingspan of six feet and a height of over two feet, the Blakiston's fish owl is highly elusive. They are easiest to find in winter, when their tracks mark the snowy banks of the rivers where they feed. They are also endangered. And so, as Slaght and his devoted team set out to locate the owls, they aim to craft a conservation plan that helps ensure the species' survival. This quest sends them on all-night monitoring missions in freezing tents, mad dashes across thawing rivers, and free-climbs up rotting trees to check nests for precious eggs. They use cutting-edge tracking technology and improvise ingenious traps. And all along, they must keep watch against a run-in with a bear or an Amur tiger. At the heart of Slaght's story are the fish owls themselves: cunning hunters, devoted parents, singers of eerie duets, and survivors in a harsh and shrinking habitat.Through this rare glimpse into the everyday life of a field scientist and conservationist, Owls of the Eastern Ice testifies to the determination and creativity essential to scientific advancement and serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty, strength, and vulnerability of the natural world.
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WW Norton & Co Giants of the Monsoon Forest Living and Working
Book SynopsisA beautifully written (The New Yorker) journey through the hidden world of elephants and their riders.Trade Review"... thought-provoking study…" -- Nature"Never truly domesticated, many elephants in South East Asia worked for humans during the day yet were let go at night to forage in the forest. Jacob Shell discusses this age-old pact between two brainy species. Even if our view of the human-animal relation is changing, the awe in which we hold elephants is amply fed by the stories and history in this fascinating book, especially those in which elephants appear to use their own judgment to solve problems in the field." -- Frans de Waal"Giants of the Monsoon Forest makes a powerfully, though subtly, persuasive case for elephants to continue as working animals. Highly readable, it should appeal to a wide audience, just as the writing of did in an earlier generation." -- Times Literary Supplement"In the end, Giants of the Monsoon Forest offers an absorbing look at the dual world of semicaptive Asian elephants and convincingly argues for the interdependence of elephants and forest protection." -- Science
£13.29
WW Norton & Co A World on the Wing
Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize A Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the Year An exhilarating exploration of the science and wonder of global bird migration.Trade Review"[A] gripping journey alongside the world’s feathered wanderers and the people who study them.... Brims with spectacle.... As the birds flit through these pages, but with ever less frequency through our lives, we can only hope that birders and non-birders alike take inspiration and a call to action from A World on the Wing. This is the kind of book we’ve been waiting for." -- Christian Cooper - New York Times"A World on the Wing is a paean to the beauty of data, viewed in masses, and to citizen science taking ornithology by storm.... Mr. Weidensaul offers the astonishment of birds’ travels, deep concern for their populations and hope for their future in well-measured, beautifully realized doses." -- Julie Zickefoose - Wall Street Journal"I’m not a birder, but Weidensaul persuades me that I could be, and that a greater appreciation of the movement and behaviour of migratory birds might bring me into closer contact with what it means to be a living thing on Earth.... [Weidensaul is] a master storyteller.... What emerges is an emphatic statement of confidence in nature’s resilience—a vision of nature as a force that we and our science are irrefutably a part of." -- Ashish Ghadiali - The Guardian"In vivid prose that conjures up the rich spell of each landscape, Scott Weidensaul takes us on exhilarating expeditions that crisscross the globe and travel deep into the heart of nature. For lifelong experts and backyard birders alike, he’s a superb guide to the winged marvels that share our planet and our lives." -- Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper’s Wife"Scott Weidensaul, one of our finest nature writers, has produced another instant classic. In A World on the Wing he takes a pair of highly complex subjects—global patterns of bird migration, and the research into those patterns—and brings them to life with his own amazing adventures around the world. Here is proof that a book of solid science can also be a page-turner. Highly recommended for anyone curious about the natural world." -- Kenn Kaufman, author of the Kaufman Field Guides"Weidensaul’s dispatches are fascinating. Chapter by chapter, my jaw dropped and my eyes widened. The science of bird migration has reached a golden age, and we’re lucky to have such a graceful guide. This book is instantly among my all-time favorites, and one I’ll keep to reread." -- Noah Strycker, author of Birding Without Borders"The miracle of birds meets the miracle of technology in Scott Weidensaul’s wondrous new book, A World on the Wing. While there are huge gaps in our knowledge of migration and there is despair in our race to save species, advances in technology from microscopic transmitters to agile drones are changing the equation and making the future look hopeful. This is a book you won’t want to put down." -- Jane Alexander, actress, writer and wildlife conservationist"Weidensaul addresses migratory birds’ changing reality and the scientists who work tirelessly to learn more about them and advocate on their behalf.... The plight and toughness of both birds and their human defenders will move you in lasting ways." -- BookPage, starred review"Weidensaul is a peerless guide, sharing his intoxicating passion and decadeslong experience with countless bird species all over the world.... Another winner from Weidensaul that belongs in every birder’s library." -- Kirkus, starred review"Many mysteries of bird life and migration are revealed in this compelling and illuminating in-the-field narrative complete with maps and photographs." -- Booklist, starred review
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Complete Guide to Greener Meetings and Events
Book SynopsisWhile there are many reasons to incorporate sustainable practices into meetings and events, including saving costs and resources, protecting the environment, improving social issues, doing business more efficiently and effectively and attracting new audiences, the number one reason to go green is to do business better.Trade ReviewI highly recommend their book to psychologists of all creeds as well as to conservation biologists, environmental scientists, policy-makers, teachers, and anyone concerned about our evolving place in nature. (Conservation Psychology, August 2009) "Clayton and Myres have written a timely book. It heralds a new area within psychology. I highly recommend their book to psychologists of all creeds as well as to conservation biologists." Peter Verbeek, ScienceTable of ContentsForeword: Tamara L. Kennedy-Hill, CMP vii Series Editor Foreword: Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xvii PART ONE Innovation CHAPTER 1 The Theory and Practice of Greener Meetings and Events 3 CHAPTER 2 Event Pollution 23 CHAPTER 3 Planning the Greener Event 37 CHAPTER 4 Measuring “Green” 59 PART TWO Conservation CHAPTER 5 Green Light: Sustainable Transportation 83 CHAPTER 6 Waste Management 101 CHAPTER 7 Energy and Water 123 CHAPTER 8 Green Cuisine and Eco-Chic Decor 153 CHAPTER 9 Greener Hotels, Venues, and Vendors 179 PART THREE Education CHAPTER 10 Social Sustainability 211 CHAPTER 11 Greener Meeting and Event Marketing 233 CHAPTER 12 Greener Events in Practice 259 APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 References and Resources 279 APPENDIX 2 Model Greener Events, Venues, Organizations, and Associations 284 APPENDIX 3 Greener Supplier Directory 287 APPENDIX 4 Sustainable Menu 291 APPENDIX 5 Greener Artist Rider 292 Index 295
£69.50
Penguin Putnam Inc The Climate Book
Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWe still have time to change the world. From climate activist Greta Thunberg, comes the essential handbook for making it happen.You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope—but only if we listen to the science before it's too late.In The Climate Book, Greta Thunberg has gathered the wisdom of over one hundred experts—geophysicists, oceanographers and meteorologists; engineers, economists and mathematicians; historians, philosophers and Indigenous leaders—to equip us all with the knowledge we need to combat climate disaster. Throughout, illuminating and often shocking grayscale charts, graphs, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations underscore their research and their arguments. Alongside them, she shares her own stories of demonstrating and uncovering greenwashing around the world, revealing h
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Random House Canada How to Be a Climate Optimist
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Baker Publishing Group Caring for Creation
Book SynopsisFaith-Based Solutions to Caring for the EarthClimate change is a confusing and polarizing issue. It may also prove to be the most daunting challenge of this century because children, the elderly, and the poor will be the first to feel its effects. The issue is all over the news, but what is seldom heard is a conservative, evangelical perspective.Connecting the dots between science and faith, this book explores the climate debate and how Christians can take the lead in caring for God''s creation. The authors answer top questions such as 'What''s really happening?' and 'Who can we trust?' and discuss stewarding the earth in light of evangelical values. 'Acting on climate change is not about political agendas,' they say. 'It''s about our kids. It''s about being a disciple of Jesus Christ.' Capping off this empowering book are practical, simple ideas for improving our environment and helping our families and those around us.
£17.67
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Nature Mandalas Wonders of the Garden
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Nature Mandalas Wonders of the Earth Wind and Sea
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£28.79
Royal British Columbia Museum The Sustainability Dilemma
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Johns Hopkins University Press Getting the Word Out in the Fight to Save the
Book SynopsisThis text explains how non-profit environmental organizations can expand and activate their membership, put pressure on government officials, use the news media and shape public policy, arguing that the key to the success of all these efforts is communication. Numerous examples are provided.Trade Review"Dick Beamish may be the best all-around publicist for local land conservation now working in the United States. 'Getting the Word Out in the Fight to Save the Earth' has my highest recommendation."--Charles E. Little, author of 'Greenways for America' "This is a splendid book. The style is a perfect match to the material--direct, terse, upbeat, confident. Beamish obviously knows his field inside and out."--John G. Mitchell, author of 'Dispatches from the Deep Woods'Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter OneChapter TwoChapter ThreeChapter FourEpilogueAcknowledgmentsIndex
£35.66
Johns Hopkins University Press Marine Mammal Research Conservation beyond Crisis
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive resource will be indispensable for marine mammal biologists, oceanographers, conservation program managers, government regulators, policy makers, and anyone who is concerned about the future of these captivating species.Trade ReviewShould appeal to a wide variety of libraries and readers... interested in marine biology and conservation of those captivating animals. Choice 2006 A thoughtfully written and edited compendium... it deserves to be on the shelf of every serious marine mammalogist researcher, and should become well-thumbed. Aquatic Mammalogy 2006 The book superbly covers some of the most important conservation issues of marine mammals. -- Bernd Wursig Quarterly Review of Biology 2006 An essential book for marine mammal researchers, oceanographers, regulators, and anyone called to help in the effort to save marine mammals from extinction. Southeastern Naturalist 2006 A very valuable compendium of state-of-the-art scientific knowledge... A must in the bibliographic luggage of anyone concerned with marine mammal conservation, regardless of nationality or region of concern. -- Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara Fins 2008Table of ContentsPreface1. The Paradox of Marine Mammal Science and Conservation2. Bycatch and Depredation3. Indirect Fishery Interactions4. The Role of Infectious Disease in Influencing Status and Trends5. Assessing Impacts of Environmental Contaminants6. Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms7. Impacts of Anthropogenic Sound8. Assessing and Managing Marine Mammal Habitat in the United States9. Long-Term Environmental Change and Marine Mammals10. Identifying Units to Conserve11. Adapting Regulatory Protection to Cope with Future Change12. Future Directions in Marine mammal ResearchLiterature CitedContributorsIndex
£50.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Wildlife Contraception
Book SynopsisBooks in the series cover a wide range of topics, including zoo- and aquarium-based field conservation, animal management science, public education, philosophy, and ethics.Trade ReviewPresents a well-organized overview. -- Katarina Jewgenow/Heribert Hofer Animal Welfare 2007 Very well organised, thereby allowing easy reading. -- I. Neubert Mammalian BiologyTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: The Need for Wildlife Contraception: Problems Related to Unrestricted Population GrowthPart I: The IssuesChapter 1. The Ethics of Wildlife ContraceptionChapter 2. Regulatory IssuesPart II: The MethodsChapter 3. Types of Contraception: The ChoicesChapter 4. Assessing Efficacy and ReversibilityChapter 5. Adverse Effects of ContraceptivesChapter 6. Choosing the Most Appropriate Contraceptive Part III: The Application Chapter 7. Contraception in CarnivoresChapter 8. Contraception in Nonhuman PrimatesChapter 9. Contraception in UngulatesChapter 10. Contraception in Pinnipeds and Cetaceans Chapter 11. Contraception in Other MammalsChapter 12. Contraceptive Agents in Aggression Control.Chapter 13. Contraception in Free-Ranging WildlifeEpilogue: Future Directions in Wildlife ContraceptionAppendixContributors Index
£64.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Bats in Forests Conservation and Management
Book SynopsisBat ecologists, bat conservationists, forest ecologists, and forest managers will find in this book an indispensable synthesis of the topics that concern them.Trade ReviewThis well-referenced work will be of value to readers interested in bat biology, ecology, conservation, forestry, and land management. Choice 2007 I highly recommend this volume to anyone who is interested in bats. Professionals working with bats... will find the volume very useful, from the extensive citations to literature to thoughtful advice from experienced authors. -- M.B. Fenton Quarterly Review of Biology 2008 A good pick for any college-level library strong in natural history and conservation issues. Midwest Book Review 2008 Fills important gaps in the scope of the earlier symposium... comprehensively reviews the issues and research tools currently available for addressing bat-forest issues anywhere in North America. -- Elizabeth Pierson Bat Research News 2007 This volume will be valuable for land and forest managers as well as researchers and students concerned with the 27 bat species that inhabit the forests of North America. -- C.R. Northeastern Naturalist 2008Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceContributorsChapter 1. Bats in Forests: What we Know and What we Need to LearnChapter 2. Ecology and Behavior of Bats Roosting in Tree Cavities and Under BarkChapter 3. Behavior and Day-Roosting Ecology of North American Foliage-Roosting BatsChapter 4. Foraging Ecology of Bats in ForestsChapter 5. Importance of Night Roosts to the Ecology of BatsChapter 6. Migration and Use of Autumn, Winter, and Spring Rootsts by Tree BatsChapter 7. Silvicultural Practices and Management of Habitat For BatsChapter 8. Silvicultural Pratices and Management of Habitat For BatsChapter 9. Ecological Consideration for Landscape-Level Management of BatsChapter 10. Assessing Population Status of Bats in Forests: Challenges and OpportunitiesChapter 11. Planning for Bats on Forest Industry Lands in North AmericaAuthor IndexSpecies IndexSubject Index
£78.00
Johns Hopkins University Press Biology and Conservation of Ridley Sea Turtles
Book SynopsisHere Plotkin and her colleagues reveal the nature of these species and the steps needed to make sure they remain a permanent part of the marine environment.Trade ReviewExtraordinary contribution to sea turtle literature. The value of this book lies in the fact that ' much of what we know about ridleys is summarized in the chapters herein ,' as stated by the editor, and I echo her hopes that this book will stimulate some much needed research on ridleys. Marine Turtle Newsletter 2009
£56.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Elephants and Ethics Toward a Morality of
Book SynopsisIn addressing these issues from multiple perspectives, Elephants and Ethics promotes mutual understanding of the cultural, conservation, and economic difficulties at the root of the many troublesome human-elephant interactions and poses new questions about our responsibility toward these largest of land mammals.Trade Review[A] fascinating, saddening, but guardedly optimistic book. PsycCRITIQUES A fascinating history of human and elephant interactions. Midwest Book Review An important contribution. -- Evelyne Bremond-Hoslet Mammalia
£69.00
Johns Hopkins University Press Saving Sea Turtles Extraordinary Stories from the
Book SynopsisHis inspirational story of dedicated individuals, creative endeavors, and adventure reveals what is being done and what else we must do in order to ensure that these fascinating animals continue swimming in the oceans.Trade ReviewAn interesting overview on the threats to the survival of sea turtles. Birdbooker Report 2011Table of ContentsPreface1. Sea Turtles in the Modern World: Where Do We Stand Today?2. Life in the Egg: Buried Alive under Two Feet of Sand3. Race to the Sea: Coatis, Crabs, and Night Herons—Oh My!4. To the Horizon: The First Day5. Lost and Found: Life as a Juvenile6. The Deadliest Catch: The Other Side of Fishing7. Out of the Fire: The Gauntlet Continues8. Return to the Beach: You Can't Go Home Anymore9. Nesting: Taking Back the Night10. Las Baulas: The Last Hope for Pacific Leatherbacks11. Ostional: The Egg-stained Sands of Costa Rica12. Global Warming: Rising Seas, Lost Beaches, and Genders13. The Great Turtle Race: A New Approach to Conservation Education14. Sea Turtles and Satellites: Tales of Technology15. 2100: A World with, or without, Sea Turtles?Index
£29.12
Beacon Press Junk Raft An Ocean Voyage and a Rising Tide of
Book SynopsisAn exciting account of a scientist’s expedition across the Pacific on a home-made “junk raft” in order to learn more about plastic marine pollution A scientist, activist, and inveterate adventurer, Eriksen and his co-navigator, Joel Paschal, construct a “junk raft” made of plastic trash and set themselves adrift from Los Angeles to Hawaii, with no motor or support vessel, confronting perilous cyclones, food shortages, and a fast decaying raft. As Eriksen recounts his struggles to keep afloat, he immerses readers in the deep history of the plastic pollution crisis and the movement that has arisen to combat it. The proliferation of cheap plastic products during the twentieth century has left the world awash in trash. Meanwhile, the plastics industry, with its lobbying muscle, fights tooth and nail against any changes that would affect its lucrative status quo, instead defending poorly designed products and deflecting responsibil
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Random House USA Inc The End of Nature
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Random House USA Inc The Man Who Planted Trees
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Wayne State University Press Saving Arcadia A Story of Conservation and
Book SynopsisA David and Goliath conservation story set on Lake Michigan.
£24.29
University of Minnesota Press Total Liberation
Book SynopsisTrade Review"David Naguib Pellow is a first-rate scholar, and this rich, carefully-researched book demonstrates that fact. His refusal to march lock-step with any given theoretical perspective but, rather, to employ a variety of them to illuminate his data (data from diverse sources) makes this effort all the more impressive. In numerous places I found myself admiring his insights into a movement I have studied for decades." —Rik Scarce, Skidmore College"A must read for scholars interested in repression, radical movements, and ethics."—Mobilization"An important work for social movement scholars, for those theorizing environmental-social connections, and for those interested in genuine democracy and the movement toward total liberation from socioecological injustices. It is a critical but hopeful work from a scholar dedicated to making such liberation more thinkable."—American Journal of Sociology"One of the most authentic accounts of the sunless side of what is widely known as ecoterrorism."—CHOICE"Total Liberation sets a standard by which future research can be judged."—AntipodeTable of ContentsContentsAbbreviationsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: All Oppression Is Linked1. Never Apologies for Your Rage: Radical Origins and Organizing2. Justice for the Earth and All Its Animals3. Anarchism and Anticapitalism: Liberation from Government and Market4. Direct Action: Confrontation, Sabotage, and Property Destruction5. The Green Scare: State Repression of Liberation Movements6. Resisting the Green ScareConclusion: Piecing It TogetherNotesBibliographyIndex
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University of Minnesota Press Oil Culture
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Ross Barrett and Daniel Worden's Oil Culture offers lively and passionate discussions of oil's ubiquitous yet sometimes invisible cultural presence."—Journal of Historical Geography"The collection’s strength lies in its ability to provoke new lines of inquiry, especially with regard to the intersections of energy studies and cultural studies."—Environmental History"Ross Barrett and Daniel Worden's Oil Culture offers lively and passionate discussions of oil's ubiquitous yet sometimes invisible cultural presence."—Journal of Historical Geography"The collection’s strength lies in its ability to provoke new lines of inquiry, especially with regard to the intersections of energy studies and cultural studies."—Environmental History"What Oil Culture brings to the table of global scholarship is an incredibly savvy intellectual manoeuvre that links Oil Studies with Cultural Studies"—Oil Culture"A groundbreaking work in oil studies that will provoke future critical conversation about and study of petrocapitalism, cultural representations of oil, and imaginative renderings of a ‘post-oil future.’"—The Year’s Work in English StudiesTable of ContentsContentsForewordAllan StoeklAcknowledgmentsIntroductionRoss Barrett and Daniel WordenPart I. Oil's Origins and Modernization1. Whale Oil Culture, Consumerism, and Modern ConservationHeidi Scott2. The Wizard of Oil: Abraham James, the Harmonial Wells, and the Psychometric History of the Oil IndustryRochelle Raineri Zuck3. Picturing a Crude Past: Primitivism, Public Art, and Corporate Oil Promotion in the United StatesRoss Barrett4. A Short History of Oil Cultures; or, The Marriage of Catastrophe and ExuberanceFrederick BuellPart II. Oil’s Golden Age: Literature, Film, and Propaganda5. Essential Driving and Vital Cars: American Automobile Culture in World War IISarah Frohardt-Lane6. Fossil-Fuel Futurity: Oil in GiantDaniel Worden7. Liquid Modernity: Sundown in Pawhuska, OklahomaHanna Musiol8. From Isfahan to Ingolstadt: Bertolucci’s La via del petrolio and the Global Culture of NeorealismGeorgiana BanitaPart III. The Local and Global Territories of Oil9. Aramco’s Frontier Story: The Arabian American Oil Company and Creative Mapping in Postwar Saudi ArabiaChad H. Parker10. Oil Frontiers: The Niger Delta and the Gulf of MexicoMichael Watts11. Petro-magic-realism Revisited: Unimagining and Reimagining the Niger DeltaJennifer Wenzel12. Refined Politics: Petroleum Products, Neoliberalism, and the Ecology of Entrepreneurial LifeMatthew T. Huber13. Gendering Oil: Tracing Western Petrosexual RelationsSheena WilsonPart IV. Exhibiting Oil14. Mixing Oil and Water: Naturalizing Offshore Oil Platforms in American AquariumsDolly Jørgensen15. Petroaesthetics and Landscape Photography: New Topographics, Edward Burtynsky, and the Culture of Peak OilCatherine Zuromskis16. Fossil, Fuel: Manifesto for the Post-Oil MuseumStephanie LeMenagerPart V. The Future of and without Oil17. Retrofutures and Petrofutures: Oil, Scarcity, LimitGerry Canavan18. Crude Aesthetics: The Politics of Oil DocumentariesImre Szeman19. Oil and Dust: Theorizing Reza Negarestani’s CyclonopediaMelanie Doherty20. Imagining Angels on the GulfRuth SalvaggioContributorsIndex
£21.59
University of Georgia Press Coyote Settles the South
Book SynopsisOne night, poet and environmental writer John Lane tuned in to a sound from behind his house that he had never heard before: the captivating howls of coyote. Since this was Spartanburg, South Carolina, and not Missoula, Montana, Lane set out to discover all he could about his new and unexpected neighbours. Coyote Settles the South is the story of his journey of discovery.
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University of Hawai'i Press Food Safety after Fukushima Scientific
Book SynopsisExamines the process by which notions about what is safe to eat were formulated after the nuclear meltdown in Fukushima. The book's central argument is that as citizens informed themselves about potential risks, they also became savvier in their assessment of the government's handling of the crisis.Trade Review[T]his book is a beautifully written and easy to read account of the challenges Japanese society has faced by the radioactive contamination of food in the first three years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Nicolas Sternsdorff-Cisterna provides manifold insights into the perspectives of concerned consumers and farmers in post-Fukushima Japan, and introduces their strategies for consuming and producing safe food on an everyday base. Scholars and students of Japan and food safety, as well as the general public will benefit from the many examples and rich descriptions of individuals’ practices in a post-disaster society. Sternsdorff-Cisterna’s book sensitively depicts and brilliantly analyzes the precariousness of life in Japan after the dangerous 2011 nuclear plant accident. His concept of scientific citizenship is a major contribution to formulating the social relations, political dynamics, and cultural categories of risk and safety that emerge following the mega-disasters that we humans bring upon ourselves. Food Safety after Fukushima reveals the fallout of Japan’s nuclear meltdown to have been not only radioactive but also deeply social. In Tokyo, fear of radiation’s indiscernible threat—and people’s skepticism of the state’s ability to issue reliable safety assurances—eroded longstanding trust relations between farmers and food shoppers and led women to re-write the rules of "good" mothering. With sensitivity and great insight, Nicolas Sternsdorff-Cisterna details how residents, armed with Geiger counters and newfound political purpose, generate and circulate knowledge about radiation—enacting "scientific citizenship"—to rebuild the social relations that constitute food safety.
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Bauhan (William L.),U.S. The Habit of Turning the World Upside Down
Book SynopsisOur rock-solid belief in the certainty of property gives way to anguish when competing interests challenge it
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Bauhan (William L.),U.S. Crossroads with Chickens A What If It Works
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Red Deer Press The Living Beach Life Death and Politics Where the Land Meets the Sea
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Latitude 46 River of Fire
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Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin An Elephant in My Kitchen
Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERMalby-Anthony offers a book of great inspiration and wide appeal to nature-loving readers. Publishers WeeklyA heart-warming sequel to the international bestseller The Elephant Whisperer, by Lawrence Anthony''s wife Françoise Malby-Anthony. A chic Parisienne, Françoise never expected to find herself living on a South African game reserve. But then she fell in love with conservationist Lawrence Anthony and everything changed. After Lawrence's death, Françoise faced the daunting responsibility of running Thula Thula without him. Poachers attacked their rhinos, their security team wouldn't take orders from a woman and the authorities were threatening to cull their beloved elephant family. On top of that, the herd's feisty new matriarch Frankie didn't like her.In this heart-warming and moving book, Françoise describes how she fought to protect the herd and to make her dre
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Johns Hopkins University Press Wildlife in Airport Environments
Book SynopsisS. Department of AgricultureTrade ReviewThe authors did an outstanding job in collecting, analyzing, and organizing current best management practices for aviation wildlife management. I recommend Wildlife in Airport Environments to wildlife professionals and airport managers as the basis for science-based wildlife control programs. -- Nick Atwell Animal Behaviour I believe that the book should be read by airport managers, wildlife damage specialists, and wildlife professionals and students in general. -- Russ Reidinger Journal of Wildlife Management If a book like this had been available some years ago when I started my research on wildlife strikes as a human-wildlife conflict issue, it would have saved me a lot of time -- Cecilia Soldatini Journal of Field OrnithologyTable of ContentsWildlife in Airport Environments Chapter 1. The History of Wildlife Strikes and Management at AirportsPart I: Wildlife Management TechniquesChapter 2. Behavior and Physiology in the Development and Application of Visual Deterrents at AirportsChapter 3. Effectiveness of Chemical Repellents in Managing Birds at AirportsChapter 4. Tactile and Auditory Repellents to Reduce Wildlife Hazards to AircraftChapter 5. Excluding Mammals from AirportsChapter 6. Wildlife Translocation as a Management Alternative at AirportsChapter 7. Population Management to Reduce the Risk of Wildlife–Aircraft CollisionsPart II: Managing ResourcesChapter 8. Identifi cation and Management of Wildlife Food Resources at AirportsChapter 9. Managing Airport Stormwater to Reduce Attraction to WildlifeChapter 10. Managing Turfgrass to Reduce Wildlife Hazards at AirportsChapter 11. Wildlife Conservation and Alternative Land Uses at AirportsPart III: Wildlife Monitoring Chapter 12. Understanding Animal Movements at and Near AirportsChapter 13. Radar Technology to Monitor Hazardous Birds at AirportsChapter 14. Avian Survey Methods for Use at AirportsChapter 15. Conclusions and Future DirectionsAppendix. Regulations for Wildlife Management at AirportsIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press The Leatherback Turtle
Book SynopsisThe book leaves us with options: embark on the conservation strategy laid out within its pages and save one of nature's most splendid creations, or watch yet another magnificent species disappear.Trade ReviewDespite the dire issues facing the Leatherback, the book shows tremendous respect for its subject and a genuine, educated commitment to save the remarkable Leatherback. American Reference Books Annual The Leatherback Turtle provides a global reference for a globally distributed species and fills any number of data gaps for biologists, managers and citizen-scientists, especially in places such as the southeastern United States that are documenting an increasing trend in leatherback nesting. Herpetological ReviewTable of ContentsList of Contributors PrefacePart I: Biology Chapter 1. Introduction: Phylogeny and Evolutionary Biology of the Leatherback TurtleChapter 2. Phylogeny, Phylogeography, and Populations of the Leatherback TurtleChapter 3. Diving Behavior and Physiology of the Leatherback TurtleChapter 4. Anatomy of the Leatherback TurtlePart II: Life History and ReproductionChapter 5. Reproductive Biology of the Leatherback TurtleChapter 6. Nesting Ecology and Reproductive Investment of the Leatherback TurtleChapter 7. Egg Development and Hatchling Output of the Leatherback TurtleChapter 8. Sex Determination and Hatchling Sex Ratios of the Leatherback TurtlePart III: Population Status and TrendsChapter 9. Leatherback Turtle Populations in the Atlantic OceanChapter 10. Leatherback Turtle Populations in the Pacific OceanChapter 11. Leatherback Turtle Populations in the Indian OceanPart IV: From Egg to AdulthoodChapter 12. Leatherback Turtle Eggs and Nests, and Their Effects on Embryonic DevelopmentChapter 13. Leatherback Turtle Physiological Ecology: Implications for Bioenergetics and Population DynamicsChapter 14. Movements and Behavior of Adult and Juvenile Leatherback TurtlesChapter 15. Relation of Marine Primary Productivity to Leatherback Turtle Biology and BehaviorPart V: The Future of the Leatherback TurtleChapter 16. Warming Climate: A New Threat to the Leatherback TurtleChapter 17. Impacts of Fisheries on the Leatherback TurtleChapter 18. Conclusion: Problems and SolutionsIndex
£60.00
Johns Hopkins University Press The Annihilation of Nature
Book SynopsisOnly then will we have any hope of preventing the worst-case scenario of the sixth mass extinction.Trade Review... an unabashed and heartfelt plea for going into battle on behalf of nature. No holds are barred. Los Angeles Review of Books ... an impassioned plea for conservation. Science News This powerful message of loss, in plain language with 83 color photographs, should resonate with readers interested in nature and the environment. It may stimulate support for conservation activity. Library Journal This beautifully designed book... is both a useful history of the problem and a visual reminder of what the world still stands to lose if it doesn't change course. Climatic Change Three eminent conservationists show how humans have driven thousands of animal populations into extinction and how, in turn, humanity itself is threatened. It's an important topic underreported by the media and worthy of public discussion. This book serves as a wake-up call. Chicago TribuneTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. The Legacy2. Natural Extinctions3. The Anthropocene4. Long-Silenced Songs5. Birds in Trouble6. Mammals Lost7. Vanishing Mammals8. Why it All Matters9. Drivers of Death10. Beyond MourningAppendix. Common and Scientific Names of Plants and Animals Mentioned in the BookRecommended Reading
£23.75
Johns Hopkins University Press The Mammals of Luzon Island
Book SynopsisBased on a century of accumulated data and fifteen years of intensive study, The Mammals of Luzon Island delivers a message that will appeal equally to scientists, conservationists, and ecologically minded travelers.Trade Review... a very much anticipated work indeed for naturalists interested in [island biogeography]. The Well-Read Naturalist A must have for those with an interest in the mammals of the region. The Birdbooker Report This well written book will help to raise attention to the threatened mammals of Luzon and species conservation on Luzon and the Philippines as a hotspot for mammal biodiversity. Suiform Soundings The Mammals of Luzon: Biogeography and Natural History of a Philippine Fauna, is the most comprehensive book about Philippine mammals ever written. It is a highly accessible story of scientific inquiry and discovery Acta Chiropterologica The book is so important that students of Biology, particularly those studying natural history, should read this book. Libraries in universities should have a copy of this book for their students Dumaguete Metropost ... I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is an insightful, thorough and fascinating text based upon a lifetime of thought and hard-won data. The text is engagingly written throughout, the volume wonderfully produced and illustrated, and overall well worth the cover price. It could be set as a discussion text for students, used to generate examples for lectures, or simply read for pleasure alone. Frontiers of BiogeographyTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I. The Biogeography of Diversity1. The Mammals of Luzon, 1895– 20122. Climate and Habitats3. Discovering Diversity4. Geological History and Fossil Mammals5. Producing Diversity6. Habitat Disturbance and Invasive Species7. Conservation of Luzon's Mammalian Diversity8. SynthesisPart II. Natural History of Luzon Mammals9. Large Mammals10. A Guide to the Small Mammals1: Order Soricomorpha2: Old Endemics3: Old Endemics4: New Endemic Rodents5: Non-Native Rodents11. A Guide to the Bats1: Introduction to Bats2: Family Pteropodidae3: Family Emballonuridae4: Family Megadermatidae5: Family Hipposideridae6: Family Rhinolophidae7: Family Vespertilionidae8: Family MolossidaeGlossaryLiterature CitedIndex
£64.00
Johns Hopkins University Press Wild Equids
Book SynopsisTrade Review[Kaczensky and Ransom] will not only stimulate interest in this often forgotten but important group of ungulates, but also provide a basis for new ideas and protection concepts. Vetmeduni ViennaTable of Contents1. Equus: An Ancient Genus Surviving the Modern World2. Social Organization of Wild Equids3. Behavior of Horses, Zebras, and Asses4. Habitat and Diet of Equids5. Equids and Ecological Niches: Behavioral and Life History: Variations on a Common Theme6. Wild and Feral Equid Population Dynamics7. Genetics and Paleogenetics of Equids8. The Roles of Humans in Horse Distribution through Time9. Human Dimensions of Wild Equid Management: Exploring the Meanings of "Wild"10. Management of Free-Roaming Horses11. Wild Equid Captive Breeding and Management12. Status and Conservation of Threatened Equids13. Challenges and Opportunities for Conserving Equid Migrations14. Reintroduction of Wild EquidsEpilogue
£60.00
Johns Hopkins University Press Aluminum Upcycled
Book SynopsisRaising fascinating questions of consumption, environment, and desire, Upcycling Aluminum is for anyone interested in industrial and environmental history, discard studies, engineering, product design, music history, or antiques.Trade ReviewThe work presents a robust survey of the developmental history of aluminum as an engineering material, the need for huge sources of electrical power to refine it, its applications in the aircraft industry, and its use in household items . . . Recommended.—ChoiceAluminum Upcycled provides an excellent overview to the enormous growth of aluminum and to the history and design of the diverse applications of the metal. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to the literature of the aluminum industry.—Light Metal AgeZimring’s Aluminum Upcycled makes a valuable contribution to the fields of design and industrial ecology, as well as to business and environmental history.—Business History ReviewA wonderful, eye-opening read, available from Johns Hopkins University Press.—Tree HuggerAluminum Upcycled shows that sustainable design practices have a long, fascinating history that can inform contemporary debates and challenge common assumptions... The well-balanced book speaks to historians of technology as much as to historians of environment, waste, design, and music.—Martin Meiske, ICONAn impressive study of America's fascination with the metal in the postwar period and how the metal's history connects with broader themes of waste and recycling . . . The book excels as a history of industrial design, but, in chronicling the nation's love affair with aluminum, makes seeing how we can escape our ties to the twentieth-century metal difficult.—John Wills, University of Kent, Journal of American HistoryThis lively history of sustainable design and the limits of responsible industrial production not only contributes to industrial and environmental history, discard studies, product design, and the history of technology but also deftly challenges all of us to rethink the moral high ground on the potentials of recycling and upcycling as green strategies. The book is well written, accessible to a wide audience, and has a good sprinkling of well-chosen black-and-white photographs that enliven the text.—Mimi Sheller, Drexel University, Environmental HistoryAluminum Upcycled speaks to both scholars and practitioners, and is particularly valuable to students of design. Zimring explores upcycling as a concept in design, building on work in industrial ecology and circular economy.—Finn Arne Jorgensen, University of Stavanger, Norway author of Recycling, Technology and CultureTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Toward a History of UpcyclingPart I1. From Scarcity to Abundance2. Designing Waste3. A Recyclable ResourcePart II4. Metal in Motion5. Covetable Aluminum Furniture6. Guitar SustainConclusion. Designing for SustainabilityNotesIndex
£35.00
Johns Hopkins University Press The New Deals Forest Army
Book SynopsisHow the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed, rejuvenated, and protected American forests and parks at the height of the Great Depression. Propelled by the unprecedented poverty of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established an array of massive public works programs designed to provide direct relief to America's poor and unemployed. The New Deal's most tangible legacy may be the Civilian Conservation Corps's network of parks, national forests, scenic roadways, and picnic shelters that still mark the country's landscape. CCC enrollees, most of them unmarried young men, lived in camps run by the Army and worked hard for wages (most of which they had to send home to their families) to preserve America's natural treasures. In The New Deal's Forest Army, Benjamin F. Alexander chronicles how the corps came about, the process applicants went through to get in, and what jobs they actually did. He also explains how the camps and the work sites were run, how enrollees Trade ReviewAlexander's short work is useful in that it offers an introduction to the program overall and insight into its participants' experiences, with a clear narratuve distilled from an impressive array of sources.—Kim Jarvis, H-NetAlexander has undertaken an impressive amount of primary research for this project . . . As a result, he has un-earthed some extremely significant, and understudied, information on the Corps. involving the history of several female CCC camps as well as the experiences of African-American, Native-American, and Mexican-American enrollees. Although I, myself, have written a book about the CCC, The New Deal's Forest Army taught me new, interesting, and important facts about the program.—Neil M. Maher, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University, Environmental HistoryAn informative history of America's "tree army" . . . The author's organizational method is outstanding for general readers with little or no knowledge of the CCC as well as appealing to readers who have read extensively about the Roosevelt presidency . . . This volume will be of interest to all readers. The next time you visit a state park with a rustic lodge, take a long look at the bronze plaque noting that it was built by the CCC and be sure to say "Thank you."—Patricia Ann Owens, South Dakota HistoryIn this concise and deliberate study, Benjamin F. Alexander demonstrates the origin, implementation, and ultimate demise of a program that gained tremendous popularity during the 1930s and ably presents why the CCC remains such a prominent part of New Deal history. Alexander's book is a snapshot of the 1930s with an explicit focus that provides significant depth to the CCC story . . . the book moves at a swift pace and is an eminently readable look at one of the most important periods in American history. Alexander succeeds in explaining how the CCC worked and in doing so provides a book will make a great text for use in the classroom.—Douglas Sheflin, Colorado State University, Western Historical QuarterlyBenjamin Alexander fills an important gap in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) literature with his detailed description of the program from its inception in the trough of the Great Depression to its demise at the beginning of World War II . . . Alexander weaves statistics and details about events during the program with colorful narratives that make this book an engaging read . . . I believe that anyone interested in the Great Depression era or in relief programs like those in the New Deal will benefit from reading it.—Erin McGuire, Georgia Institute of Technology, EH.NetTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. How the CCC Came About2. How Boys and Men Joined the CCC3. How the Enrollees Labored and Learned4. How the Enrollees Spent Their Leisure Time5. How the Coming of War Spelled the End of the CCCNotesSuggested Further ReadingIndex
£47.50
Johns Hopkins University Press The New Deals Forest Army
Book SynopsisHow the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed, rejuvenated, and protected American forests and parks at the height of the Great Depression. Propelled by the unprecedented poverty of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established an array of massive public works programs designed to provide direct relief to America's poor and unemployed. The New Deal's most tangible legacy may be the Civilian Conservation Corps's network of parks, national forests, scenic roadways, and picnic shelters that still mark the country's landscape. CCC enrollees, most of them unmarried young men, lived in camps run by the Army and worked hard for wages (most of which they had to send home to their families) to preserve America's natural treasures. In The New Deal's Forest Army, Benjamin F. Alexander chronicles how the corps came about, the process applicants went through to get in, and what jobs they actually did. He also explains how the camps and the work sites were run, how enrollees Trade ReviewAlexander's short work is useful in that it offers an introduction to the program overall and insight into its participants' experiences, with a clear narratuve distilled from an impressive array of sources.—Kim Jarvis, H-NetAlexander has undertaken an impressive amount of primary research for this project . . . As a result, he has un-earthed some extremely significant, and understudied, information on the Corps. involving the history of several female CCC camps as well as the experiences of African-American, Native-American, and Mexican-American enrollees. Although I, myself, have written a book about the CCC, The New Deal's Forest Army taught me new, interesting, and important facts about the program.—Neil M. Maher, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University, Environmental HistoryAn informative history of America's "tree army" . . . The author's organizational method is outstanding for general readers with little or no knowledge of the CCC as well as appealing to readers who have read extensively about the Roosevelt presidency . . . This volume will be of interest to all readers. The next time you visit a state park with a rustic lodge, take a long look at the bronze plaque noting that it was built by the CCC and be sure to say "Thank you."—Patricia Ann Owens, South Dakota HistoryIn this concise and deliberate study, Benjamin F. Alexander demonstrates the origin, implementation, and ultimate demise of a program that gained tremendous popularity during the 1930s and ably presents why the CCC remains such a prominent part of New Deal history. Alexander's book is a snapshot of the 1930s with an explicit focus that provides significant depth to the CCC story . . . the book moves at a swift pace and is an eminently readable look at one of the most important periods in American history. Alexander succeeds in explaining how the CCC worked and in doing so provides a book will make a great text for use in the classroom.—Douglas Sheflin, Colorado State University, Western Historical QuarterlyBenjamin Alexander fills an important gap in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) literature with his detailed description of the program from its inception in the trough of the Great Depression to its demise at the beginning of World War II . . . Alexander weaves statistics and details about events during the program with colorful narratives that make this book an engaging read . . . I believe that anyone interested in the Great Depression era or in relief programs like those in the New Deal will benefit from reading it.—Erin McGuire, Georgia Institute of Technology, EH.NetTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. How the CCC Came About2. How Boys and Men Joined the CCC3. How the Enrollees Labored and Learned4. How the Enrollees Spent Their Leisure Time5. How the Coming of War Spelled the End of the CCCNotesSuggested Further ReadingIndex
£24.35
Johns Hopkins University Press Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewHighly recommended for any college-level collection strong in wildlife management.—Midwest Book ReviewWith a fantastic list of core literature, supplemented by related reading lists and article introductions, the editors certainly achieved their goal of developing a text referencing the core literature of wildlife conservation and management.—Journal of Wildlife ManagementTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Our Philosophical RootsChapter 2. Animals, Ecology & PopulationsChapter 3. HabitatChapter 4. Human DimensionsAuthor Index
£53.38
Johns Hopkins University Press Alligators
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 A Dragon among Us 2 First Encounters 3 Alligator Adaptations 4 Where They Live 5 Sun Bathers 6 An Alligator's Appetite 7 Meet the Relatives 8 Love Is in the Water 9 Small Beginnings 10 Long Odds for a Long Life 11 Alligator Societies 12 Living with Alligators 13 From Slaughter to Salvation 14 Alligators at SunsetAcknowledgmentsAppendix A. Where to See Wild AlligatorsAppendix B. Scientific Names of Non-crocodilian Species Mentioned in the TextIndex
£50.96
National Geographic Society Planetwalker
Book SynopsisWhen the struggle to save oil-soaked birds and restore blackened beaches left him feeling frustrated and helpless, John Francis decided to take a more fundamental and personal stand—he stopped using all forms of motorized transportation. Soon after embarking on this quest that would span two decades and two continents, the young man took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years.Trade Review"It’s a remarkably insightful, poetic, and inspiring story, one that’s sure to make readers think more carefully about their own styles of living." Booklist
£17.09
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Images of
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Portsmouth Island Images of America
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Crowell Hilaka and the Richfield Heritage
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Hartwood Acres
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Spokane Parks
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing Gettysburg National Military Park Images of
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£20.69
Arcadia Publishing Deschutes National Forest Images of America
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