Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Books

Book SynopsisThe third and final updated edition of David Attenborough's classic Life trilogy. Life on Earth covered evolution, Living Planet , ecology, and now The Trials of Life tackles ethology, the study of how animals behave.Trade ReviewPraise for the New Edition of Life on Earth: ‘It does not disappoint. The new Life on Earth is as glorious as the first’ Guardian ‘A beautiful and wide ranging work. The breadth of natural history covered is extraordinary and mesmerising. Life on Earth is still breathtakingly rich, and we would know far less about it were it not for Attenborough’s wonderful skills of communication over the years: our cultural and scientific lives would be poorer without him’ New Scientist ‘This natural history masterpiece offers a spectacular snapshot of a once-wild planet’ New Scientist Praise for David Attenborough: ‘A marvellous book … unputdownable … utterly engaging’ Telegraph ‘An elegant and gently funny writer’ The Times ‘His writing is as impressive and as enjoyable as his TV programmes and there can be no higher praise’ Daily Express ‘A great educator as well as a great naturalist’ Barack Obama ‘Sir David is a wizard of television, and, like Gandalf or Dumbledore, he has a near-magical gift for combining warmth and gravitas . . . the man who, for me, exemplifies the best in British broadcasting’ Louis Theroux ‘When I was a young boy I used to love turning on the television and watching David's programmes and really feeling like I was either back out in Africa or I was learning about something magical and almost out of this planet’ HRH Prince William

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Book SynopsisWhy the energy transition must be more than a fuel source replacement, and how we can seize the opportunity of the transition to build a more just future for all.To meet the greenhouse gas emissions reductions needed to stave off the worst impacts of climate change, a transition away from fossil fuels must occur, as quickly as possible. But there are many unknowns when it comes to moving from theory to implementation for such a large-scale energy transition, not least regarding the social impact. In A Just Transition for All, J. Mijin Cha?a seasoned climate policy researcher who also works with advocacy organizations and unions?offers a comprehensive analysis of how we can enact transformational changes that meaningfully improve people?s lives. Cha provides a novel governance framework called the Four+ Pillars, formulated from original research to provide a way to move from theory to practice. The Pillars framework includes a novel analysis that guides readers in understanding how to formulate effective just transition policies, what makes them just or unjust, and, similarly, what makes transition just and unjust. The framework also combines theoretical discussions with original empirical research and provides insights into perceptions of just transition. Grounded in real-world perspectives that make the case for policies that advance the interests of all, not just of fossil fuel workers, Cha charts the path forward to an equitable and sustainable future that no longer depends on fossil fuels.

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Book SynopsisThe climate crisis is not primarily a problem of 'believing science' or individual 'carbon footprints' - it is a class problem rooted in who owns, controls and profits from material production. As such, it will take a class struggle to solve. In this ground breaking class analysis, Matthew T. Huber argues that the carbon-intensive capitalist class must be confronted for producing climate change. Yet, the narrow and unpopular roots of climate politics in the professional class is not capable of building a movement up to this challenge. For an alternative strategy, he proposes climate politics that appeals to the vast majority of society: the working class. Huber evaluates the Green New Deal as a first attempt to channel working class material and ecological interests and advocates building union power in the very energy system we so need to dramatically transform. In the end, as in classical socialist movements of the early 20th Century, winning the climate struggle will need to be internationalist based on a form of planetary working class solidarity.Trade ReviewHuber has written a 'What Is To Be Done?' for all of us who are vexed by the failure of progressive climate activism to produce a blueprint for a national action with clear strategic goals. In a blazing critique, he skewers 'radical' as well as liberal environmentalists who advocate market solutions to a crisis whose very cause is the cost-and-profit logic of energy markets. Equally he shows that the electoral road to a Green New Deal is a dead-end without a massive public struggle, integrally involving labor, for public ownership of the power industry. The shelves groan with books on the coming apocalypse , but here, at long last, is a concrete strategy for socialists. -- Mike DavisMore and more people recognize capitalism as a primary driver of climate change. Matt Huber takes the crucial next step. He powerfully demonstrates not just why working class power is indispensable to a just transition but how we build it. -- Jodi DeanThe most powerful missile yet hurled against bourgeois climate politics. With a laser-sharp focus, it strikes at the central fortress: the sphere of production, where one class dominates another and wrecks the planet in the process. A book for every union organiser and every climate activist and everyone who wishes for the two to join forces - to be read, studied, debated, aimed and fired. -- Andreas MalmThis book represents an important and timely contribution to the climate fight. -- Jonathan Rosenblum * Jacobin *We know we need to challenge the power of fossil capital to preserve a habitable planet - but how? Climate Change as Class War injects a necessary dose of strategic thinking into debates about the way forward, arguing for a mass climate politics rooted in the decommodification of basic needs and an organizing strategy focused on workers who can exert power at the point of electricity production. Huber's sharp analysis and challenging arguments open up debates that climate, labor, and socialist movements badly need to have. -- Alyssa BattistoniClimate Change as Class War is an audacious argument, particularly in its unabashed revitalization of Marxism. -- Ryne Clos * Spectrum Culture *

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Book SynopsisSomewhere deep inside, you know what your gift, purpose, and mission are. Boyd Varty, a lion tracker and life coach, reveals how the wisdom from the ancient art of tracking can teach you how to recognize these essential ingredients in a meaningful life. Know how to navigate, don’t worry about the destination, and stay alert. These are just a few of the strategies that contribute to both successful lion tracking and a life of fulfillment. When we join Boyd Varty and his two friends tracking lions, we are immersed in the South African bush, and, although we learn some of the skills required for actual tracking, the takeaways are the strategies that can be applied to our everyday lives. Trackers learn how to use all of their senses to read the environment and enter into a state of “greater aliveness.” When we learn to find and follow our inner tracks, we learn to see what is deeply important to us. In the same way the trip in the cl

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Book SynopsisBat detector surveys are carried out by ecological consultants, researchers, conservationists and hobbyists. Understanding and categorising non-bat sounds in surveys offers the potential of knock-on benefits for informing development projects (e.g. other important records discovered within a site), as well as the possibility of associated conservation benefits. In recent years the number of people carrying out these surveys and recording calls with bat detectors has grown considerably. These surveys often generate vast amounts of audio recordings, resulting in the heavy workload associated with completing the sound analysis and reporting process. Those carrying out analysis can be distracted, intrigued or delayed owing to the occurrence of recordings that are unfamiliar and not identifiable to them. These recordings can relate to ‘difficult to ID’ bat species, but also, often, sounds not related to bats. This can be especially true when noise triggers such as insects, small mammals or birds look like bat-related noise. Therefore, only knowing what bats sound like is not enough. It is extremely useful to know what other sources of noise look and sound like within the same soundscape. This resource will help bat workers, in whatever environment they are in, to be more confident in recognising, categorising and dismissing other sounds. The book includes a substantial downloadable sound library (.wav format) that readers can listen to by ear or process through sound analysis software. Is That a Bat? also caters for sounds that are also heard by ear alone, in the field, during the hours of darkness. These scenarios often have bat surveyors intrigued or confused as to what they are listening to. Occasionally, knowing what these sounds are could be important, or at the very least, of interest. The first chapter caters for the subject overall, including suggestions from the author as to why the subject matter is of value. It also discusses bat-related calls (including social calls) with a view to offering comparisons against the other sources of sound discussed in separate chapters. Continuing through the book, there are chapters covering the following: small mammals; amphibians; insects; birds; electrical/mechanical noise; and other noise/nuisances. Within each chapter there are sub-sections about bat detector recorded sound, sound by ear, as well as advice on techniques and methods to reduce or increase the likelihood of recording other sounds. The book concludes with associated appendices, including a ‘Problem Solving Key’ to help those encountering an unfamiliar sound to narrow it down to the likely source. With technology advancing at pace, the technical ability of the analyst is of huge importance. With a wider perspective and more knowledge, those responsible for interpreting field encounters can be more confident when making decisions about sources of sound. Apart from that, ‘knowing stuff’ makes the job far more interesting and gives the bat worker a greater appreciation of the natural world within which they are working.Trade ReviewIn fact it is an invaluable read and reference for anyone identifying bats through sound analysis at any level, from beginners to the more experienced. .… This book succeeds brilliantly in encouraging appreciation of the rich and varied world of sound around us. These sounds can sometimes confound our attempts to accurately identify bat species from their calls but at the same time they greatly increase our scope for evaluating and enjoying the biodiversity around us (very timely in the context of current multi-taxa monitoring initiatives). It also makes an important contribution to helping raise standards in the acoustic identification of bats. -- Philip Briggs, Bat Conservation Trust.. this is the book highlight for me this year. -- Stuart Newson * BTO News *Very readable book... I expect to use it regularly as a source of reference. I recommend it not just to those members interested in bats and ultrasonics, but to the growing number of us doing nocmig, or using an Audiomoth or other long-term monitoring device. -- Simon Elliott * Wildlife Sound *… a nice overview of problems a non-expert in bat echolocation research might encounter during a nightly excursion, or when analysing their recordings. -- Martin K. Obrist * Bioacoustics *Without a doubt, anyone who intends to record bats in their natural environment, would do well with a copy of this book. -- Al Milano * batdetecting.blogspot.com *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Preamble: Before We Get Started Downloading Files from the Sound Library 1. Well, What On Earth Could It Be? 2. Terrestrial Mammals 3. Birds 4. Amphibians 5. Insects 6. Electronic & Mechanical 7. Weather, People & Other Nuisances References Appendix I Supporting Figures Appendix II Problem Solving Appendix III Useful Additional Resources Appendix IV Test Yourself Appendix V Glossary Index

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Book Synopsis(Edition revised in 2023) The MICHELIN Drome, Vaucluse local map, scale 1/150,000 is the ideal companion to fully explore these Southern areas of France and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief mapping. MICHELIN local maps are perfect for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with over 20 leisure symbols, extensive coverage of cycling paths and nature trails. With MICHELIN local maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide detailed coverage of France are perfect for fully exploring these countries and are also ideal for cyclists. * Impressive & realistic 3D relief mapping * Michelin selected itineraries and must-sees of the area * A clear and comprehensive key with 20 leisure symbols, as well as cycling paths and nature trails. * Star rated tourist sights and attractions cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guides. * Plans of main cities and a comprehensive place name index

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Book SynopsisIntroducing Human Geographies is a âtravel guideâ into the academic subject of human geography and the things that it studies. The coverage of the new edition has been thoroughly refreshed to reflect and engage with the contemporary nature and direction of human geography.This updated and much extended fourth edition includes a diverse range of authors and topics from across the globe, with a completely revised set of contributions reflecting contemporary concerns in human geography. Presented in four parts with a streamlined structure, it includes over 70 contributions written by expert international researchers addressing the central ideas through which human geographers understand and shape their subject. It maps out the big, foundational ideas that have shaped the discipline past and present; explores key research themes being pursued in human geographyâs various sub-disciplines; and identifies emerging collaborations between human geography and other disciplines in the areas of technology, justice and environment. This comprehensive, stimulating and cutting-edge introduction to the field is richly illustrated throughout with full colour figures, maps and photos.The book is designed especially for students new to university degree courses in human geography across the world, and is an essential reference for undergraduate students on courses related to society, place, culture and space.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting exploration of the new frontier of finance, to value the planet and protect what has too long been treated as free and taken for granted--the natural assets we need and love most In Pricing the Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets, renowned environmental strategist, speaker, world traveler and author Paula DiPerna brings a unique voice and optic to de-mystify and unveil today's most fascinating financial disruptionpricing the priceless to flip conventional ideas of how we value natural assets and why. She asks the provocative question long ignored: Why do we value the indispensable atmosphere at zero, but dispensable production in the trillions? She digs into alternatives, with real-life examples from around the globe of fascinating and pioneering financial innovationscontroversial and paradoxical, but essential. In the book, you'll travel from rainforests to Wall Street, Board Rooms to the Vatican, coral reefs to mangroves to China's carbon markets. Timely, adventurous, eclectic, and accessible, Pricing the Priceless brings alive the critical financial transformation that will determine future planetary health and social stability. With power, clarity and real-world experience, the author also examines: Fascinating new financial inventions and experimentsinsurance, bonds, markets, investment fundsall aimed at pricing what is precious and vital to human well-beingHow the great current intergenerational shift in wealth and attitudes is redefining investment trends and the idea of what constitutes wealth and returnHow climate change and other urgent environmental problems now require entirely new financial thinking to trigger solutionsHow once-radical ideas about measuring economic progress are now re-imagining the very purpose of capitalismWhy finance needs critical re-invention to remain credible in the face of increasing public skepticism of business-as-usual economic practice A can't-miss read for thought leaders, business executives, investors, activists, and entrepreneurs, Pricing the Priceless is a landmark that will shape the world and future, bridging the tangible and intangible to answer a critical question of rising economic and social inspiration: What is money for?Table of ContentsPreface vii 1 Michelangelo’s Finger: The Pope and the Atmosphere 1 2 Marooned: The Island of Wrong Things Measured 15 3 One of a Kind: The Gamble of Rarity and Price 31 4 Art in a Box: Pricelessness Saves Detroit 39 5 Mangroves and Money: All of Nature Is an Economic Machine 55 6 The Cosmic Penthouse: Carbon Pricing, Carbon Markets 69 7 Dare to Surmount: China Joins the Marathon 103 8 Wall Street to the Rescue? Nauru May Answer 121 9 Never Another Drop: The Flow of Water Markets 151 10 Wildlife and Wonderment: The Rhino Bond 177 11 Premiums to the Coral: Coral Reef Insurance 189 12 Forests as Infrastructure: The Forest Resilience Bond 197 13 Off Limits: The Value of Do Not Touch 213 14 Infinite Value: Return to Rome 241 References 247 Acknowledgments 253 Index 255

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Book SynopsisWouldn't it be useful to be able to come up with an accurate weather forecast simply by reading the clouds? Well, with this book, you can!TV forecasts, online predictions and smartphone apps are all based on the same data a number-crunched overview of how air pressure and temperature affects the weather over a large geographical area. But to get an idea of how the weather will develop for the precise spot where you're standing (or walking, sailing, golfing, fishing, etc) you don't need any equipment or a wifi connection you just need to look up. This book will give you a great understanding of why clouds are symptoms of weather patterns, not causes. Highly practical, it shows you how by reading these signs in the sky and referring to the explanatory colour photos and diagrams, you will be able to tell exactly what those signs mean. After its very well received first edition, this second edition is revised and expanded, including plenty of new photos to cover every possible view oTrade ReviewWell researched - practical information in an easy to assimilate form * Professor Richard Collier, former President of the Royal Meteorological Society *So good that my Yachtmaster candidates would do well to read it. I learned something from this book. I bet you do too * Tom Cunliffe, author of The Complete Day Skipper and The Complete Yachtmaster *Absolutely brilliant; a must for anyone who does anything outside and for whom the weather might be important. Everyone, wherever they are in the world, will get something from this book * Duncan Wells, author of Stress-Free Sailing *If you've ever wanted to forecast the weather by analysing clouds, you'll love this book. * People's Friend *Table of ContentsForeword by Tom Cunliffe Foreword by Duncan Wells 1. Getting to know the basics 2. Reading the high clouds 3. Reading the middle clouds 4. Reading the low clouds 5. Clouds with vertical growth 6. Weather forecasting rules 7. Local conditions 8. Weather lore 9. Quiz - what did you learn? Appendix 1 - Logging your observations Appendix 2 - The Beaufort scale of wind speed Bibliography Glossary Quick reference guide

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Book SynopsisEver since the Industrial Revolution energy has been a key driver of world politics. From the oil crises of the 1970s to today’s rapid expansion of renewable energy sources, every shift in global energy patterns has important repercussions for international relations. In this new book, Thijs Van de Graaf and Benjamin Sovacool uncover the intricate ways in which our energy systems have shaped global outcomes in four key areas of world politics: security, the economy, the environment and global justice. Moving beyond the narrow geopolitical focus that has dominated much of the discussion on global energy politics, they also deftly trace the connections between energy, environmental politics, and community activism.The authors argue that we are on the cusp of a global energy shift that promises to be no less transformative for the pursuit of wealth and power in world politics than the historical shifts from wood to coal and from coal to oil. This ongoing energy transformation will not only upend the global balance of power; it could also fundamentally transfer political authority away from the nation state, empowering citizens, regions and local communities. Global Energy Politics will be an essential resource for students of the social sciences grappling with the major energy issues of our times.Trade Review"In a complex and rapidly changing energy landscape, this comprehensive overview of the global politics of energy is particularly welcome. It skillfully connects the dots between energy markets, geopolitics, the environment, and local activism across a range of energy technologies and sectors. For anyone who wants to understand the complexities and depth of the global energy challenge, Global Energy Politics is essential reading." —Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General Emeritus of the International Renewable Energy Agency "An important contribution to thinking through the current energy era and the future transition." —Morgan Bazilian, Executive Director of the Payne Institute for Earth Resources and Research Professor of Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines "a well-informed, empirically rich systematic analysis of different parts of the energy sector that builds directly on the latest research." —Gavin Bridge, Durham University "Global Energy Politics is a comprehensive, well-researched, and valuable guide to the energy challenges of our time. Thijs Van de Graaf and Benjamin Sovacool deploy a variety of analytical perspectives: geopolitics, economics, sustainability, and justice, discussing promising technological innovations and the institutional and political challenges to decarbonization." —Robert O. Keohane, Princeton University "We are in the middle of a global energy transformation. Van De Graaf and Sovacool’s comprehensive text provides students with an essential guide to this changing global energy landscape." —Johannes Urpelainen, John Hopkins University "Keeping pace with the changing global energy landscape and its influence on political, economic and social issues has become exponentially more difficult in a world where unprecedented risks and technological advances are upending the norms of the last century. Global Energy Politics is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and navigate the shifting relationships between energy markets, geopolitics, climate, equity, and emerging technologies at this critical energy crossroad." —Jason Bordoff, Columbia University "[Global Energy Politics] is very welcome… This book provides a wide-ranging panorama of global energy politics … and would be an excellent read for undergraduate and post-graduate students tackling the subject." —Asian Century Institute "The most important contribution of this book comes through employing systems thinking to deal with energy issues. Van De Graaf and Sovacool have opened up a technical and difficult topic to social scientists while at the same time broadening traditional IR approaches." —International Affairs "The book is well-researched, up to date, and it presents complex and interrelated energy topics in an easily accessible and impressively pedagogical way... Their multidisciplinary socio-technical approach offers a deeper understanding than could be attained through the lens of any single discipline in isolation." —International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics "An excellent survey and overview of various elements of global energy politics. The writing is clear and accessible, yet covers impressive ground and accommodates the infinite complexity of the subject at hand. This book serves as a comprehensive introductory text and will be a useful read to students of energy politics across a variety of disciplines, and particularly students attempting to find a point of entry into the rapidly growing subfield of energy geographies." —The American Association of Geographers (AAG) Review of Books "Sovacool and Van de Graaf bring us closer to the broader research agenda we need to map the different pathways of global transformation that may emerge from the transition…Their chapter on “energy justice”, which investigates the detrimental impacts of renewable energy supply chains on communities when social justice concerns are side-lined, is particularly welcome." —Michel J. Albert, AlternativesTable of ContentsForeword by Adnan Z. Amin 1. Introduction: Systems, frames, and transitions 2. The history and functioning of key energy markets Part I: World Politics Through an Energy Prism 3. Energy and security 4. Energy and the economy 5. Energy and the environment 6. Energy and justice Part II: Governing the Energy Transition 7. Energy technologies and innovation 8. National and regional energy policy 9. Global energy governance 10. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThe seventh edition of the highly successful The City Reader juxtaposes the very best classic and contemporary writings on the city. Sixty-three selections are included: forty-five from the sixth edition and eighteen new selections, including three newly written exclusively for The City Reader. The anthology features a Prologue essay on How to Study Cities, eight part introductions as well as individual introductions to each of the selected articles. The new edition has been extensively updated and expanded to reflect the latest thinking in each of the disciplinary and topical areas included, such as sustainable urban development, globalization, the impact of technology on cities, resilient cities, and urban theory. The seventh edition places greater emphasis on cities in the developing world, the global city system, and the future of cities in the digital transformation age. While retaining classic writings from authors such as Lewis Mumford, Jane Jacobs, and LTrade Review…the definitively complete reader on urban problems and policies.Peter Hall, University College London…a "must read" book…comprehensive, authoritative and just plain fun.Eugenie Birch, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania…A book for all generations of urbanists.Margaret Wilder, Executive Director, Urban Affairs Association… the single most authoritative collection of foundational readings in urban studies and planning today. Tridib Bannerjee, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Southern California … an indispensable widely read book in the world which provides a collection of classical and contemporary seminal literature for understanding the multidisciplinary complexities of our cities.Anthony G.O. Yeh, Chair Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong, Secretary-General, Asian Planning Schools Association … the best single "go-to" volume for young scholars interested in how cities work, and how they can be made to work better.… As a one-stop source for historical and contemporary theory and practice… still unbeatable.John Landis, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania … an indispensable resource across all the fields concerned with the study of city.Michael Hibbard, Professor Emeritus of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon… a magnificent job… Essential reading as our world turns into one dominated by cities.Michael Batty, Bartlett Professor, University College London…should be on the required list for all individuals interested in urbanismRoger Caves, Professor of Urban Planning, San Diego State University… an excellent, international resource for all urbanists… a really useful global overview of contemporary developments in urban studiesRobin Hambleton, Professor of City Leadership, University of the West of England…a continuing invaluable and reliable global resource for urban and regional planners tackling complex issues in an increasingly urbanising world.Barbara Norman, Foundation Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Department, University of Canberra… an inclusive introduction that captures the major topics and readings in urban studies.Susan S. Fainstein, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard University Graduate School of Design… the definitively complete reader on urban problems and policies.Peter Hall, University College London… a "must read" book…comprehensive, authoritative and just plain fun.Eugenie Birch, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania…A book for all generations of urbanists.Margaret Wilder, Executive Director, Urban Affairs Association… the single most authoritative collection of foundational readings in urban studies and planning today. Tridib Bannerjee, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Southern California … an indispensable widely read book in the world which provides a collection of classical and contemporary seminal literature for understanding the multidisciplinary complexities of our cities.Anthony G.O. Yeh, Chair Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong, Secretary-General, Asian Planning Schools Association … the best single "go-to" volume for young scholars interested in how cities work, and how they can be made to work better.… As a one-stop source for historical and contemporary theory and practice… still unbeatable.John Landis, Professor of Urban Planning and Design, University of Pennsylvania … an indispensable resource across all the fields concerned with the study of city.Michael Hibbard, Professor Emeritus of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon… a magnificent job… Essential reading as our world turns into one dominated by cities.Michael Batty, Bartlett Professor, University College London… should be on the required list for all individuals interested in urbanismRoger Caves, Professor of Urban Planning, San Diego State University… an excellent, international resource for all urbanists… a really useful global overview of contemporary developments in urban studiesRobin Hambleton, Professor of City Leadership, University of the West of England… a continuing invaluable and reliable global resource for urban and regional planners tackling complex issues in an increasingly urbanising world.Barbara Norman, Foundation Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Department, University of Canberra… an inclusive introduction that captures the major topics and readings in urban studies.Susan S. Fainstein, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard University Graduate School of DesignTable of ContentsPart 1: The Evolution of Cities Part 2: Urban Culture and Society Part 3: Urban Space Part 4: Urban Politics, Governance, and Economics Part 5: Urban Planning History and Visions Part 6: Urban Planning Theory and Practice Part 7: Urban Design Part 8: Urban Future and Global Challenges

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Book Synopsis'A love letter to Mother Earth and entertaining must-read that goes to the heart of our survival' Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler. Perfect for fans of Wilding by Isabella Tree. What we do to the soil, we do to ourselves. Soil is the unlikely story of our most maligned resource as swashbuckling hero. A saga of bombs, ice ages and civilisations falling. Of ancient hunger, modern sicknesses and gastronomic delight. It features poison gas, climate collapse and a mind-blowing explanation of how rain is formed. For too long, we've not only neglected the land beneath us, we've squandered and debased it, by over-clearing, over-grazing and over-ploughing. But if we want our food to nourish us, and to ensure our planet's long-term health, we need to understand how soil works - how it's made, how it's lost, and how it can be repaired. In this ode to the thin veneer of Earth that gifts us life, commentator and farmer Matthew Evans shows us that what we do in our backyards, on our farms, and what we put on our dinner tables really matters, and can be a source of hope. Isn't it time we stopped treating the ground beneath our feet like dirt?Trade Review'A love letter to Mother Earth and entertaining must-read that goes to the heart of our survival' CHARLES MASSY'A wonderful, exuberant, intelligent, mind-expanding hymn to the soil - sung from the heart of a man who has experienced its miracles. Wonderful stuff.' ISABELLA TREE'It's a huge task to get a city girl like me who kills pot plants to read thousands of words about soil but Matthew Evans has done it. Page after page of revelation, making visible the complex and vital world beneath our feet. Reading this book is going to make you dig dirt.' DR REBECCA HUNTLEY'This book is an urgent and passionate plea to take soil seriously, not just for farmers, gardeners and cooks but for anyone who eats.' GABRIELLE CHAN'This book is for anyone who eats, and therefore benefits from the gifts that are bound up in this soil we all share. Whether you're a gardener, a farmer or just an enjoyer of food, the story of our soil is part of our humanity, and our future. Matthew Evans has done a brilliant job of inviting us into the mysteries, stories and understandings of this stuff right under our feet, largely disregarded, but which not a single human alive can do without.' KIRSTEN BRADLEY'Soil is everyone's business and this book pulls no punches. It lays bare our reliance upon the intricate life beneath our feet. A must-read in every school, local library, community garden, university and for your bookshelf.' COSTA GEORGIADIS'There's no human health without plant health, no plant health without soil health, and no soil health without terrific books like this one. Matthew Evans has written a robust manifesto for the largest underground movement in the world.' DAMON GAMEAU'A fascinating read about one of the most important issues facing our planet - the health of the earth, literally.' PETER GILMORE'A real page-turner. Matthew Evans will take your understanding of soil from being "dirt" to being a precious and magical resource. With lessons in history, biology, sociology, politics and war, once you're done, you will defend any little or large patch under your care with your life, understanding its utmost importance to the survival of life on earth as we know it' ALEXX STUART'... one of the best commentators on anything between the soil and our stomachs.' JAMIE BLACKETT, The TelegraphTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: From the Ground Up Chapter 1: What You Eat is Made out of Thin Air (and a Tiny Bit of Dirt) Chapter 2: Soil, the Earth's Miracle Skin Chapter 3: The Earth's Kidneys: When Good Soil Turns Bad Chapter 4: Plants Don't Eat Dirt: The Underground Economy Chapter 5: Here, There and Everywhere: The 'Old Friends' Hypothesis Chapter 6: Look After the Soil, and the Plants Look After Us Chapter 7: Nutritional Dark Matter Chapter 8: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow Chapter 9: Big Ones, Small Ones, Skinny Ones, Fat Ones: Worms Chapter 10: Bombs, Germs and Plants: 100 Years of Fast Fixes Creating Big Problems Chapter 11: How The Green Revolution is Turning the World Brown Chapter 12: You'll Never Plough a Field by Turning it Over in Your Mind Chapter 13: Burying Charcoal and Building Soil Chapter 14: Weeds: What We Can See Tells Us About What We Can't Chapter 15: Home Gardeners Rock Chapter 16: Compost, Compost and Compost Chapter 17: If it Quacks, Is It a Duck? Chapter 18: We Are All, For a Certain While, Not Soil Chapter 19: Keep Them Dawgies Movin' Chapter 20: A Grain of Truth: Regenerative Agriculture Chapter 21: What's the Beef with Methane? Chapter 22: Money in the Bank Chapter 23: They Germinated a Seed on the Moon Chapter 24: Loaves and Fishes: Feeding a Hungry World Soil FAQs Resources Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisDid a highly advanced civilization exist in prehistory? Is the Giza Pyramid a remnant of their technology? Then, what was the power source that fueled such a civilization? The technology of harmonic resonance, claims renowned master craftsman and engineer Christopher Dunn. In a brilliant piece of reverse engineering based on twenty years of research, Dunn reveals that the Great Pyramid of Giza was actually a large acoustical device! By its size and dimensions, this crystal edifice created a harmonic resonance with the Earth and converted Earth's vibrational energies to microwave radiation. The author shows how the pyramid's numerous chambers and passageways were positioned with the deliberate precision to maximize its acoustical qualities. This may be the same technology discovered by Nikola Tesla and the solution to our own clean energy needs.Trade Review"Chris Dunn ranks among the top researchers on this subject. His book is extremely well-researched and presented and, although very controversial in content and conclusions, will no doubt become a landmark and classic in the field of pyramid studies." * Robert G. Bauval, coauthor of The Orion Mystery *Table of Contents Dedication List of Illustrations Acknowledgment Introduction Chapter One - A New Paradigm, A New Order Chapter Two - Questions, Discovery, and More Questions Chapter Three - Precision Unparalleled Chapter Four - Advanced Machining in Ancient Egypt Chapter Five - Amazing Discovery at Giza Chapter Six - The Coral Castle Mystery Chapter Seven - Endeavoring to Explain the Enigma Chapter Eight - The Giza Power Plant Chapter Nine - The Mighty Crystal Chapter Ten - An Amazing Maser Chapter Eleven - A Hydrogen Generator Chapter Twelve - Meltdown Chapter Thirteen - Summary Chapter Fourteen - A Glimpse into the Past Chapter Fifteen - Lessons from the Past Appendix A - The Mechanical Methods of the Pyramid Builders Appendix B - Wrought Iron Found in the Great Pyramid Endnotes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis'A fizzingly entertaining and enlightening book' Daily Telegraph 'Mesmerising' Geographical Magazine 'A fascinating delve into uncharted, forgotten lost places. But it's not just a trivia-tastic anthology of remote destinations but a nifty piece of psycho-geography, explaining our human need for these cartographical conundrums.' Wanderlust In a world of Google Earth, in which it is easy to believe that every discovery has been made and every adventure already had, Off the Map is a stunning testament to how mysterious our planet still is. From forgotten enclaves to floating islands, from hidden villages to New York gutter spaces, Off the Map charts the hidden corners of our planet. And while these are not necessarily places you would choose to visit on holiday - Hobyo, the pirate capital of Somalia, or Zheleznogorsk, a secret military town in Russia - they each carry a story about the strangeness of place and our need for a geography that understands our hunger for the fantastic and the unexpected. But it also shows us that topophilia, the love of place, is a fundamental part of what it is to be human. Whether you are an urban explorer or an armchair traveller, Off the Map will inspire and enchant. You'll never look at a map in quite the same way again. Trade Review'An absorbing book packed with remarkable facts… a joy to read’‘Alastair Bonnett’s high-speed world tour of places and non-places whose stories would bring the most somnolent class to life. Bonnett zooms effortlessly around far-off spots – sometimes in person, more often via the internet – but he does not ignore those closer to home. Fizzingly entertaining and enlightening book.’ "Bonnett dares us to rethink exploration in a world that has been fully charted, taking us from micronation Sealand - a forsaken sea fort claimed by a Brit as his own sovereign nation - to Arne, a Second World War decoy city that saved thousands of lives. Forty-seven fascinating essays prove why "our topophilia can never be extinguished or sated" and how these locations over insights into our history and society." "A fascinating delve into uncharted, forgotten and lost places. But it’ s not just a trivia-tastic anthology of remote destinations but a nifty piece of psycho-geography, explaining our human need for these cartographical conundrums." "Bonnett dares us to rethink exploration in a world that has been fully charted, taking us from micronation Sealand - a forsaken sea fort claimed by a Brit as his own sovereign nation - to Arne, a Second World War decoy city that saved thousands of lives. Forty-seven fascinating essays prove why "our topophilia can never be extinguished or sated" and how these locations over insights into our history and society." ‘ Alastair Bonnett’ s high-speed world tour of places and non-places whose stories would bring the most somnolent class to life. Bonnett zooms effortlessly around far-off spots – sometimes in person, more often via the internet – but he does not ignore those closer to home. Fizzingly entertaining and enlightening book.’ ‘ Fearlessly explores the dark side of humanity while constantly challenging our conceptions of place, borders and boundaries, and how we as humans use locations and geography to define ourselves and the world around us. Importantly, Bonnett’ s careful research and fascinating theories are complemented with passages of wonderfully written prose. A thought provoking triumph.’ ‘ A mesmerising study of ambiguous temporary places.’ 'An absorbing book packed with remarkable facts… a joy to read’

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Book SynopsisAt the beginning of the twentieth century, the South Pole was the most coveted prize in the fiercely nationalistic modern age of exploration. In the brilliant dual biography, the award-winning writer Roland Huntford re-examines every detail of the great race to the South Pole between Britain''s Robert Scott and Norway''s Roald Amundsen. Scott, who dies along with four of his men only eleven miles from his next cache of supplies, became Britain''s beloved failure, while Amundsen, who not only beat Scott to the Pole but returned alive, was largely forgotten. This account of their race is a gripping, highly readable history that captures the driving ambitions of the era and the complex, often deeply flawed men who were charged with carrying them out.THE LAST PLACE ON EARTH is the first of Huntford''s masterly trilogy of polar biographies. It is also the only work on the subject in the English language based on the original Norwegian sources, to which Huntford returned to revise

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive guide to the sustainable design of products, services, or related systems. It goes beyond concept explanations to provide you with practical instructions on how to apply the tools and methods to your own designs.The world is finally waking up to the necessity of sustainability, especially in the design and engineering of all the physical products we spend every day surrounded by.This innovative textbook not only provides a thorough understanding of the high-level values and goals of sustainable design, but also gives readers actionable step-by-step guides for how to implement them on the ground, in daily practice. This includes quick reference tables and other resources for practical design, with lists of sources for greater depth. The activities can be used by designers and engineers, in classrooms, or in industry. The book focuses primarily on physical product development, but also applies to services, systems, and digital products. I

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.Trade ReviewThis ingenious and enthralling journey to the centre of the Earth features bold illustrations, simple explanations to complex questions and over 60 flaps to lift in the quest to understand the basics of geography and geology. * Lancashire Evening Post *From the moment you turn the first page, both you and your children will be caught up with looking further into our world of geography and geology - and this clever book... pure educational fun. * Life as it is *The Look Inside series of books are ingenious and this title is no exception. The colourful and exciting pages will have children engrossed from the moment that they turn the cover. * Adventures in Homeschooling *

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Highlighting the power of multi-dimensional demography, this Advanced Introduction addresses the most consequential changes in our societies and economies using quantitative approaches. It defines three demographic theories with predictive power - demographic metabolism, transition and dividend - and repositions the discipline at the heart of social science.Key features include: Discussion of alternative demographic scenarios in the context of sustainable development Introduction of national human resource management as the population policy for the 21st century An outline of how the significant demographic theories discussed form the building blocks of a Unified Demographic Theory An argument for cognitive changes as the primary driver of demographic transition rather than changing economic conditions, demonstrated by the impact of changing educational attainment structures. This Advanced Introduction is a must-read for demographers around the globe for its concise summary of the concepts, theories and power of multi-dimensional demography, as well as students of demography at all levels. It will also be useful to academics in other social sciences, including human geography, development studies and sociology scholars interested in what state-of-the-art demography has to offer their fields.Trade Review‘Wolfgang Lutz secured his place among the handful of the world's most influential demographers by decades of pioneering empirical research, theoretical exploration, and institutional leadership. This succinct book is a capstone to his contributions. Lutz envisions multi-dimensional demography (including age, sex and other attributes like education) as the foundation for a theory that integrates demographic metabolism (cohort replacement), the demographic transition, and the demographic dividend. Demographers, social scientists, and policy makers need to read this important book.’ -- Joel E. Cohen, The Rockefeller University and Columbia University, US‘Wolfgang Lutz has put together his encyclopaedic demographic knowledge in this excellent Advanced Introduction. Far from being a conventional introduction, his central theme is that demography must have scientific rigour to offer “predictive power” for social change and human welfare. Three theories are key: intergenerational change, demographic transition and the demographic dividend, central to economic change. Thereby demography can become an “intervention science” to enhance welfare. Education, particularly of girls, takes centre stage. These ideas underpin a stimulating look at population change and the central issues of sustainable development and the global future.’ -- David Coleman, University of Oxford, UK‘Wolfgang Lutz is one of the most accomplished demographers in the world, and this book is a major accomplishment. Building on prior demographic research, including his and that of his research team, he creates a unified demographic theory importantly incorporating education into our demographic view of the world. This book should be required reading for everyone–not just demographers. I guarantee that you will better understand how the world works once you have absorbed what Professor Lutz is telling us.’ -- John R. Weeks, San Diego State University, US'A masterful survey, analysis, and exposition. Studying this text will yield a broad and deep understanding of demographic theories and perspectives, along with the uses of demography, that is simply not attainable in any other two or three sources combined. Alongside, Lutz consolidates considerations of human capital--education and health--into the very core of demographic science, projections, and policy. Students equipped with this knowledge will understand the foundations of what they are doing as demographers AND what they are observing in the world as citizens. A remarkable achievement.' -- William Butz, former President, Population Reference Bureau, Washington DC, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Demographic concepts and data 2. Demographic theories 3. Education and cognition as drivers of mortality and fertility decline 4. Demographic futures and sustainable development Index

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Book SynopsisIn Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm, Stephen Harrod Buhner reveals that all life forms on Earth possess intelligence, language, a sense of I and not I, and the capacity to dream. He shows that by consciously opening the doors of perception, we can reconnect with the living intelligences in Nature as kindred beings, become again wild scientists, nondomesticated explorers of a Gaian world just as Goethe, Barbara McClintock, James Lovelock, and others have done. For as Einstein commented, "We cannot solve the problems facing us by using the same kind of thinking that created them." Buhner explains how to use analogical thinking and imaginal perception to directly experience the inherent meanings that flow through the world, that are expressed from each living form that surrounds us, and to directly initiate communication in return. He delves deeply into the ecological function of invasive plants, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, psychotropic plants and fungi, and, most importantly, the human species itself. He shows that human beings are not a plague on the planet, they have a specific ecological function as important to Gaia as that of plants and bacteria. Buhner shows that the capacity for depth connection and meaning-filled communication with the living world is inherent in every human being. It is as natural as breathing, as the beating of our own hearts, as our own desire for intimacy and love. We can change how we think and in so doing begin to address the difficulties of our times.Trade Review“This is a rare and splendid book that takes you right into the heart and soul of the world. Read it and be transformed.” * Stephan Harding, Ph.D., head of Holistic Science, Schumacher College, UK, and author of Animate Eart *“The twentieth century was the great age of physics, and the twenty-first is the age of biology. According to Stephen Harrod Buhner, we must interact empathically with the biosphere by opening our perceptual gates to perceive through all body sensations. He deliciously explores music, writing, art, and plants as tools for reclaiming our feeling sense of nature. Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm is a work of heartfelt wisdom written so exquisitely that it took my breath away, a must read for anyone who wants to achieve keystone intelligence--empathic immersion within Earth’s dreaming.” * Barbara Hand Clow, author of Awakening the Planetary Mind: Beyond the Trauma of the Past to a New Er *“Stephen Harrod Buhner’s The Lost Language of Plants and The Secret Teaching of Plants taught a generation of herbalists to trust our sense that the world was alive and speaking to us. Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm takes us further down that path of remembering and re-enchantment, awakening our capacity to tap directly in to the Gaian mind. Be warned: if you read this book, you will never be the same again.” * Sean Donahue, traditional herbalist and instructor, School of Western Herbal Medicine at Pacific Rim *“There is much magic, and a wealth of wisdom in this book. It is a wisdom that anyone can come, not only to understand, but to live within. To take this journey is to embrace a great healing, and to release a great burden. The healing answers your deepest longing, I won't say what the burden is, but you will know it when you let it go.” * The Fall Buyers MetaGuide, September 2014 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments A Note to the Reader ~ First Movement ~Touching the Foundations of the WorldPrelude The Soft Flutter of Butterflies 1 Reclaiming the Invisible 2 “The Doors of Perception” 3 “And the Doorkeeper Obeys When Spoken To” 4 “Everything Is Intelligent” 5 We Want Braaaaains 6 Gaia and “the Pattern That Connects” 7 “Molecular Veriditas” 8 The Function of Psychotropics in the Ecosystem 9 Inextricable Intertangling ~ Second Movement ~Gaia’s Mind and the Dreaming of Earth10 “A Certain Adjustment of Consciousness” 11 The Sea of Meaning 12 Following Golden Threads 13 The Naturalist’s Approach The Beginnings of Deep Earth Perception14 The Imaginal World 15 The Dreaming of Earth 16 Reemergence into Classical Newtonian Space ~ Bridge ~Bifurcation17 The Ecological Function of the Human Species 18 “The Road Not Taken” 19 Becoming Barbarian ~ Coda ~A Different Kind of ThinkingEpilogue To See the Shimmer of Infinity in the Face of the Other DiminuendoAl Niente The Movement of Great Things Appendix 1 Sensory Overload and Self-Caretaking Appendix 2 On the Healing of Schizophrenia Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe foremost experts on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation come together to discuss its role in the rescue, recovery, and future of our wildlife resources. At the end of the nineteenth century, North America suffered a catastrophic loss of wildlife driven by unbridled resource extraction, market hunting, and unrelenting subsistence killing. This crisis led powerful political forces in the United States and Canada to collaborate in the hopes of reversing the process, not merely halting the extinctions but returning wildlife to abundance. While there was great understanding of how to manage wildlife in Europe, where wildlife management was an old, mature profession, Continental methods depended on social values often unacceptable to North Americans. Even Canada, a loyal colony of England, abandoned wildlife management as practiced in the mother country and joined forces with like-minded Americans to develop a revolutionary system of wildlife conservation. In time, and suTrade ReviewThis new book offers a wealth of valuable [and] accessible information about how North American wildlife has been and is presently managed. Indeed, all those who hold an interest in North American lands and the wide range of wildlife species living thereupon would be very much benefited from discovering for themselves just how those who hold responsibility for these species think about them, what their goals for them are, and how they go about their respective work.—Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read NaturalistTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsAbout the Contributors1 The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation: Setting the Stage for EvaluationShane P. Mahoney, Valerius Geist, and Paul R. Krausman2 North American Ecological History as the Foundation of the ModelValerius Geist and Shane P. Mahoney3 The Social Context for the Emergence of the North American ModelJohn Sandlos4 The Great Early ChampionsJames Peek5 Critical Legislative and Institutional Underpinnings of the North American ModelJames L. Cummins6 The Landscape Conservation MovementWilliam Porter and Kathryn Frens7 Hunting and Vested Interests as the Spine of the North American ModelJames R. Heffelfinger and Shane P. Mahoney8 Science and the North American Model: Edifice of Knowledge, Exemplar for ConservationJames A. Schaefer9 North American Waterfowl Management:An Example of a Highly Effective International Treaty Arrangement for Wildlife ConservationShane P. Mahoney10 Private-Public Collaboration and Institutional Successes in North American ConservationJohn F. Organ11 Social, Economic, and Ecological Challenges to the North American Model of Wildlife ConservationLeonard A. Brennan, David G. Hewitt, and Shane P. Mahoney12 A Comparison of the North American Model to Other Conservation ApproachesRosie Cooney13 The Model in Transition: From Proactive Leadership to Reactive ConservationShane P. MahoneyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Apocalypse Never is an extremely important book. Within its lively pages, Michael Shellenberger uses science and lived experience to rescue a subject drowning in misunderstanding and partisanship. His message is invigorating: if you have feared for the planet’s future, take heart." — Richard Rhodes, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for The Making of the Atomic Bomb “Environmental issues are frequently confused by conflicting and often extreme views, with both sides fueled to some degree by ideological biases, ignorance and misconceptions. Michael Shellenberger’s balanced and refreshing book delves deeply into a range of environmental issues and exposes misrepresentations by scientists, one-sided distortions by environmental organizations, and biases driven by financial interests. His conclusions are supported by examples, cogent and convincing arguments, facts and source documentation. Apocalypse Never may well be the most important book on the environment ever written.” — Tom Wigley, climate scientist, University of Adelaide, former senior scientist National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) “We must protect the planet, but how? Some strands of the environmental movement have locked themselves into a narrative of sin and doom that is counterproductive, anti-human, and not terribly scientific. Shellenberger advocates a more constructive environmentalism that faces our wicked problems and shows what we have to do to solve them.” — Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of Enlightenment Now "If there is one thing that we have learned from the coronavirus pandemic, it is that strong passions and polarized politics lead to distortions of science, bad policy, and potentially vast, needless suffering. Are we making the same mistakes with environmental policies? I have long known Michael Shellenberger to be a bold, innovative, and nonpartisan pragmatist. He is a lover of the natural world whose main moral commitment is to figure out what will actually work to safeguard it. If you share that mission, you must read Apocalypse Never.” — Jonathan Haidt, author of Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion "The painfully slow global response to human-caused climate change is usually blamed on the political right’s climate change denial and love affair with fossil fuels. But in this engaging and well-researched treatise, Michael Shellenberger exposes the environmental movement’s hypocrisy in painting climate change in apocalyptic terms while steadfastly working against nuclear power, the one green energy source whose implementation could feasibly avoid the worst climate risks. Disinformation from the left has replaced deception from the right as the greatest obstacle to mitigating climate change." — Kerry Emanuel, professor of atmospheric science, MIT "The trouble with end-of-the-world environmental scenarios is that they hide evidence-based diagnoses and exile practical solutions. Love it or hate it, Apocalypse Never asks us to consider whether the apocalyptic headline of the day gets us any closer to a future in which nature and people prosper.” — Peter Kareiva, director of the Institute for the Environment and Sustainability, UCLA, and former chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy "In this tour de force of science journalism, Michael Shellenberger shows through interviews, personal experiences, vignettes, and case histories that environmental science offers paths away from hysteria and toward humanism. This superb book unpacks and explains the facts and forces behind deforestation, climate change, extinction, fracking, nature conservation, industrial agriculture, and other environmental challenges to make them amenable to improvements and solutions." — Mark Sagoff, author of The Economy of the Earth "We environmentalists condemn those with antithetical views of being ignorant of science and susceptible to confirmation bias. But too often we are guilty of the same. Shellenberger offers ‘tough love:’ a challenge to entrenched orthodoxies and rigid, self-defeating mindsets. Apocalypse Never serves up occasionally stinging, but always well-crafted, evidence-based points of view that will help develop the ‘mental muscle’ we need to envision and design not only a hopeful, but an attainable, future.” — Steve McCormick, former CEO, The Nature Conservancy and former President of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation "Michael Shellenberger loves the Earth too much to tolerate the conventional wisdom of environmentalism. This book, born of his passions, is a wonder: a research-driven page turner that will change how you view the world. I wish I'd been brave enough to write it, and grateful that he was." — Andrew McAfee, Principal Research Scientist at MIT and author of More from Less "Will declaring a crisis save the planet? The stakes are high, but Michael Shellenberger shows that the real environmental solutions are good for people too. No one will come away from this lively, moving, and well-researched book without a deeper understanding of the very real social challenges and opportunities to making a better future in the Anthropocene." — Erle Ellis, professor of geography and environmental systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and author of Anthropocene: A Very Short Introduction "Michael Shellenberger methodically dismantles the tenets of End Times thinking that are so common in environmental thought. From Amazon fires to ocean plastics, Apocalypse Never delivers current science, lucid arguments, sympathetic humanism, and powerful counterpoints to runaway panic. You will not agree with everything in this book, which is why it is so urgent that you read it." — Paul Robbins, Dean, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Book SynopsisAs we clear millions of hectares of forests globally, the challenge of restoring these precious ecosystems becomes ever more pressing. The stakes are high: a staggering 95% of Earth''s land could succumb to degradation by 2050. While the task might appear straightforward ? simply plant millions of trees ? the reality is far more perplexing. Haphazard tree-planting in unsuitable locations can wreak havoc on ecosystems and jeopardise the livelihoods of local communities.The surge of interest in restoring forests has ushered in a wave of greenwashing, where deceptive environmental marketing and scientific mishaps undermine genuine efforts. Yet this new focus also brings forth a plethora of solutions and many rays of hope. Amidst such a complex landscape, cutting-edge science and Indigenous knowledge together can redefine our understanding in a way that not only helps regenerate nature but also allows human communities to thrive.This original, topical and engaging book navigates the intricate web of forest restoration. It reveals how a nuanced approach is required ? one that integrates the latest scientific advancements (for instance in microbial ecology, acoustic technology and epigenetics), Indigenous leadership and a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of life within these vital ecosystems. Treewilding asks us to reflect on our relationship with trees and how we must see the woods (complex social and ecological systems) for the wood (timber) ? a realisation that is perhaps the biggest ?secret'' to restoring nature.

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times History Book of the Year 2019Shortlisted for The Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award'No Briton has written better than Winder about Europe' - Sunday TimesIn AD 843, the three surviving grandsons of the great Emperor Charlemagne met at Verdun. After years of bitter squabbles over who would inherit the family land, they finally decided to divide the territory and go their separate ways. In a moment of staggering significance, one grandson inherited what became France, another Germany and the third Lotharingia: the chunk that initially divided the other two. The dynamic between these three great zones has dictated much of our subsequent fate.In this beguiling, hilarious and compelling book we retrace how both from west and from east any number of ambitious characters have tried and failed to grapple with these Lotharingians, who ultimately became Dutch, German, Belgian, French, Luxembourgers and Swiss. Over many centuries, not only has Lotharingia brought forth many of Europe's greatest artists, inventors and thinkers, but it has also reduced many a would-be conqueror to helpless tears of rage and frustration. Joining Germania and Danubia in Simon Winder's endlessly fascinating retelling of European history, Lotharingia is a personal, wonderful and gripping story.Trade ReviewA master of the art of making history both funny and fun . . . Once again he brings Germany bouncing back to life -- Simon Jenkins, author of A Short History of EuropeWinder is our guide with delicious festive wit, and equal erudition -- Diarmaid MacCulloch * Tablet *Weird and wonderful . . . No Briton has written better than Winder about Europe -- Daniel Johnson * Sunday Times *There is so much fascinating detail in this book that it is hard to put down . . . -- Michael Burleigh, author of The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: A History of NowWinder looks afresh at the long arc of European history, with its perpetual interplay between defiant local units and grandiose attempts at unifying schemes -- Stephen Moss * Guardian *The high plateau of my year was my catching up with Simon Winder. Danubia and Germania are an idiosyncratic, often funny fusion of history writing, travel writing and disrespect -- Sir Tom Stoppard * TLS *Brings to mind PJ O'Rourke's Holidays in Hell or anything by Bill Bryson -- Gerard DeGroot * The Times *A heady blend of jolly travel stories, weird German aristocrats, obscure baroque altarpieces and horrendous sectarian massacres. There are plenty of serious points here, but Winder never forgets that history is meant to be fun -- Dominic Sandbrook, The Sunday Times, Best History Books of the year 2019An absolutely wonderful hybrid of hilarious travel writing and incisive historical analysis . . . Lotharingia follows on the acclaimed Danubia and Germania * Quillette *It's not so much history, as a long cultural tour, led by a brilliantly witty guide . . . There are a great many jokes and irreverent hoots, in case everything gets too earnest . . . -- Neal Ascherson, The New York Review of BooksSimon Winder has created a genre all of his own, the history-travelogue-memoir, which he uses adeptly to explore the hinterlands between France and Germany and their centuries of dynasties, discord and discontent . . . -- Judith Flanders, author of The Victorian House and Christmas: A Biography

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shortlisted for the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, Phi Beta Kappa Society""Finalist for the 2019 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science & Technology""Winner of the 2019 PROSE Award in Popular Science & Popular Mathematics, Association of American Publishers""Longlisted for the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing Award, PEN American Center""One of EcoLit Books' Best Environmental Books of 2018""A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"

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Book SynopsisCompletely updated edition brings the reader even more handy tips on how to help combat the climate emergency and other environmental problems. For anyone who yearns for a realistic alternative to the destructive path the world is on, and wants practical advice on how they can make things better.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; What is New in this Updated Edition? Notes on Units; Introduction; 1. Food; 2. More on Climate and Environment; 3. Energy; 4. Travel and Transport; 5. Growth, Money and Metrics; 6. People and Work; 7. Business and Technology; 8. Values, Truth and Trust; 9. Thinking Skills for Today's World; 10. Protest; 11. Big-Picture Summary; 12. What Can I Do? Summary; Appendix: Climate Emergency Basics; Alphabetical Quick Tour; Notes on Units; Endnotes; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn 1970, Richard Sennett published the groundbreaking The Uses of Disorder, arguing that the ideal of a planned and ordered city was flawed. Fifty years later, Sennett returns to these still fertile ideas and, alongside campaigner and architect Pablo Sendra, sets out an agenda for the design and ethics of the Open City.The public spaces of our cities are under siege from planners, privatisation and increased surveillance. Our streets are becoming ever more lifeless and ordered. What is to be done? Can disorder be designed? In this provocative essay Sendra and Sennett propose a reorganisation of how we think and plan the social life of our cities. 'Infrastructures of disorder' combine architecture, politics, urban planning and activism in order to develop places that nurture rather than stifle, bring together rather than divide up, remain open to change rather than closed off.Trade ReviewIn this very readable essay, Sennett pushes on the ideas he developed in his 'Uses of Disorder'. The upshot seems to be the 'open city'; the antithesis of places like New York'sHudson Yards; a pre-determined, real-estate driven 'community' that can only degrade over time. Given contingent times, a necessary critical view of the modern urban realm. * RIBA Journal *The promotion of this sense of impotence, and the resulting inertia, are encouraged by a patronising capitalist "nanny state" on behalf of corporations for whom profits, not people, matter. The only antidote to that inertia is surely to start planning the "disorder" promulgated by Sendra and Sennett. * Morning Star *Timely and relevant...For both Sennett and Sendra, cities are at their best when they resist homogeneity and promote difference, and when they empower people to actively shape and reshape their built environment and its public uses. -- Eoin Ó Broin * Irish Times *A bold invitation to take sides ... a city of power (Hudson Yards) versus a city of the people (the Garment District in New York City), before formulating the no less audacious goal of the book: to enable urban spontaneity by means of design -- Plácido González Martínez * Journal of Urban Design *Evocatively, he paints a picture of brittle cities, which serve closed systems and whose buildings are destroyed rather than adapted as their use changes. -- Charmaine Chan * South China Morning Post *This book can be seen as an ongoing and open-ended conversation rather than a static presentation of the authors' points of view ... a very lively and engaging read. -- Judith Ryser * Urban Design *I thought of my home town, Dublin, while reading Pablo Sendra and Richard Sennett's Designing Disorder: Experiments and Disruptions in the City. Here, the authors explore ethical urban design in an age of privatisation, hostile architecture and widespread surveillance. -- Naoise Dolan * Observer, Best Books of 2020 *A good public space should offer the possibility of surprise. Sennett and Sendra contrast the idea of the "brittle city" or the "closed city" with the idea of the "open city": a place that can change as its residents', visitors', and workers' needs change. A building, street, or neighborhood should always remain "incomplete," so that it can adapt with the times. . . .worth reading as a guide to post-pandemic urban-space management. * City Journal *

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Book SynopsisHumanity stands at the threshold of a new phase of Earth's planetary evolution. Breathtaking possibilities - in tune with the evolutionary path of the universe - are now available. Yet the question arises: Does humanity have the ideas, foresight and potential for action that could create a culture that corresponds to the planet's transformation? In the midst of distressing ecological crises, Marko Pogacnik offers fresh hope. Having worked intensively in the fields of holistic ecology (geomancy) and Earth-healing for four decades, he now formulates a vision of a culture based on co-creation with Gaia (the Earth), her elemental worlds and beings from parallel evolutions. Creating Gaia Culture is also a workbook, featuring dozens of drawings and meditative exercises to help transcend mental obstacles by cultivating the quality of living imagination. Pogacnik - UNO Goodwill Ambassador and UNESCO Artist for Peace - presents numerous ways to collaborate with the process of creating Gaia culture. He allows us to look into the primeval source of the future by interpreting the ancient book of the biblical Apocalypse - a text that holds the secret of Earth changes in a coded vision of a new human civilization - and uses his experiences, visions, dream stories and communications with beings from parallel worlds to trigger pictures that can enable a new human culture become a tactile reality.Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction - Exercises 1 with Gaia messages and imaginations - Part 2: Gaia Culture-Individual aspects - Exercises 2 - Part 3: Apocalypse as a matrix of the future culture - Exercises 3 - Part 4: Recreating Human Society - Exercises 4 - Part 5: Cooperation with parallel worlds - Exercises 5 - Conclusion: Arriving at the threshold of Gaia Culture - Gaia Culture Manifesto

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award, and one of The Observer’s ‘Thirty books to help us understand the world’. Are we really to blame for the climate crisis? Over 70 per cent of global emissions come from the same 100 organisations, but fossil-fuel companies have taken no responsibility themselves. Instead, they have waged a 30-year campaign to blame individuals. The result has been disastrous for our planet. In The New Climate War, renowned scientist Michael E. Mann argues that all is not lost. He draws the battle lines between the people and the polluters — fossil-fuel companies, right-wing plutocrats, and petro-states — and outlines a plan for forcing our governments and corporations to wake up and make real change.Trade Review‘Mann shows that corporations and lobbyists have been successful in convincing us that climate change will be fine, if we just recycle our bottles and turn out the lights. Instead, he says, global warming is a problem way too hot for any one person to handle. He’s optimistic though, because he sees what we really can and will do. Read his book, and let’s get to work.’ -- Bill Nye, science educator, CEO of The Planetary Society‘Fossil fuel companies have, for decades longer than I have been alive, been the largest contributors to the climate crisis that affects my generation today — all in pursuit of profits and growth. In The New Climate War, Michael Mann holds them to account, and shows us how we can take the bold steps we must all take together to win the battle to save this planet.’ -- Greta Thunberg, climate activist‘This book takes the reader behind the front lines into the decades long information war waged by the fossil fuel industry and those that share their interests. From his perspective as a leader in the battle for scientific reason, Michael Mann provides hope and a roadmap for all of us to address the systemic issues fuelling climate change, and shows how we can come together to wage a new war in the fight for our future.’ -- Leonardo DiCaprio, actor and environmental activist‘With this book, Michael Mann details the challenges we face from enemies (“inactivists”) both without and within while dropping critically important breadcrumbs for us to follow to lead us out of the forest of despair and set us on the path of victory in a battle we must win. We need an army of Michaels, stat!’ -- Don Cheadle, actor, activist, and UN global goodwill ambassador‘Brilliant.’ -- Ben Cooke * The Times *‘A strategic, wide-ranging overview of humanity’s present predicament and an exploration of possible pathways out of it.’ -- Jonathan Watts * The Guardian *‘Comprehensive.’ * The Financial Times *‘The main focus of Mann’s book is a call to arms in the new war against “inactivists” who are using new tactics of “deception, distraction, and delay” to prevent the phase-out of fossil fuels. Mann is a robust character ... Mann does not pull his punches, but his aim is usually strong and true. This book will no doubt prove controversial for some climate campaigners, as well as the deniers, but I hope it will be read by everybody who is engaged in making the case for action.’ -- Bob Ward * The Observer *‘Pulling no punches, Michael Mann lays out our predicament and tells the shocking story of persistent climate denial and corporate deception. We are in a war for the planet, but one we are now on the verge of winning. And he deftly cuts through the propaganda and shows us the path forward.’ -- Jerry Brown, California governor, 1975-1983, 2011-2019‘For over two decades, Michael Mann has been our Janus at the gates, defending climate science from corporate-funded insinuations of confusion and suspicion. We would not have progressed this far had it not been for his unflinching and brilliant rejoinders to the traffickers of doubt. This chronicle of ongoing climate injustice may make you mad, but hopefully it will make us act. This is the only civilisation we have. Mann is its resolute champion once again.’ -- Paul Hawken, founder of Project Drawdown‘The New Climate War is an insightful treatise on how the polluting fossil fuel industry and their right-wing allies have deflected the blame for the climate crisis. The book charts a common sense course for collective actions to force government and corporations to make real solutions to the climate crisis — an existential threat to humanity and the planet.’ -- Robert D. Bullard, professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University‘Thought-provoking.’ -- Pilita Clark * Financial Times *‘The New Climate War is a punchy, provocative, informed … deeply personal take on the crisis, by a respected voice in the climate science and communications field.’ -- John Gibbons * The Irish Times *‘A fascinating journey through the minds and motivations of the champions of climate denialism as well as the more recent climate doomists. Along the way, we learn of the unequivocal scientific evidence and the rapid evolution of technological solutions. Most importantly, public opinion finally seems to be at a ‘tipping point’ to catalyse political will to leave the next generation a sustainable world — and not a moment too soon!’ -- Rosina Bierbaum, professor at University of Michigan and University of Maryland, and former Acting Director of OSTP‘Few people bear more scars from the climate wars than Michael Mann — and few have fought longer and harder for a basic, rational approach to dealing with this greatest of crises. Because of his persistence — and that of so many others — we are finally making progress!’ -- Bill McKibben, author of Falter: has the human game begun to play itself out?‘The New Climate War is engaging, approachable, and ultimately deeply uplifting. Mann outlines a hopeful vision of the transformation we must undertake in order to create a better, brighter future on this planet. He makes the clear case that our species is capable of great change, laying out exactly why and how we can rise to overcome the grave challenges before us.’ -- Sasha Sagan, author of For Small Creatures Such As We‘Provocative … The New Climate War makes a compelling case both for revising the global Green New Deal and for counteracting disinformation from climate sceptics.’ -- John Meagher * Irish Independent *‘Mann is the genuine article ... his prose rattles along, entertaining and horrifying us in equal measure as he exposes scientists, politicians, the conservative media and other supposed experts who have slowed climate action by caring more about the interests of big industry.’ -- Philippa Nuttall Jones * New Statesman *‘Mann’s call to get serious about climate change couldn’t be more timely.’ -- Richard Schiffman * New Scientist *‘Michael Mann is a pre-eminent climate scientist whose academic pedigree is beyond question.’ -- Art Flynn * Irish Examiner *‘A wonderfully confrontational book.’ -- David Robbins * Sunday Independent *‘This book is a must read not just for people currently working to address climate change but also for those who are new to the climate fight, the latter of whom will learn much about past challenges, struggles, and attacks that have been aimed at climate champions.’ * Science Magazine *‘One of the world’s leading climate scientists embarks on a journey into the minds of climate change deniers to try to understand their motivations and strategies … Blunt, lucid … Consistently displaying his comprehensive command of climate science and the attendant politics … An expert effectively debunks the false narrative of denialism and advocates communal resistance to fossil fuels.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘Mann starts from the premise that we can save the planet from the worst impacts of climate change if we move to net-zero carbon emissions. As a scientist, he dismisses most scenarios of an uninhabitable Earth because they’re based on a misunderstanding of methane feedback loops, and, as a citizen, he has no time for “climate doom porn” because it leads to political paralysis. But if Mann is “objectively hopeful”, he’s not naïve. The challenges are real and the vested interests of business as usual are powerful ... Michael Mann may or may not be a Climate Jedi, but he is a climate smart guy and The New Climate War is a must read.’ -- Donald Wright * The Globe & Mail *‘The New Climate War is an informed, opinionated guide to an ever-changing conflict.’ * Shelf Awareness *‘An engrossing mix of footnoted history, acerbic political commentary, and personal anecdotes.’ * Science News *‘[P]unchy and illuminating … uses both peer-reviewed climate science research and combative wit to expose the strategies of people and industries bent on deflecting responsibility and limiting the systemic change necessary to move the world away from dependence on planet-destroying fossil fuel ... Mann clearly has skin in this game. Both his professional and personal reputations have been viciously attacked in response to his work. Here he fights back, settles some scores, and argues for the necessity and possibility of aggressive, systemic changes. It’s a bracing read — both eye-opening and even fun.’ -- Alden Mudge * BookPage *If there’s ever a Hall of Fame for climate scientists, Michael Mann will be among the first to be inducted. * Rolling Stone *‘The New Climate War is an enlightening exposé of something that many of us probably already took as given: vested financial interests are psychotic in their efforts to control the dialogue.’ -- David Ferrell * The Canberra Times *‘Fantastic.’ -- David Ritter * Pro Bono Australia *‘The New Climate War is a detailed, passionate, and insightful overview of the latest schemes by fossil fuel interests and their minions to halt or delay a transition to a clean energy economy.’ * The Progressive *‘Lucid, accessible, and an important read for anyone who cares about the present and future of climate action.’ * The Centre Daily Times *‘Mann’s book is an important addition to the pushback against inaction and doom that has delayed action against climate change for too long and led too many to surrender without even a fight.’ * Sierra Club magazine *‘Spirited.’ -- Caroline O’Doherty * Irish Independent *‘Extremely insightful.’ -- Tim Rook * H and V News *‘Few people bear more scars from the climate wars than Michael Mann — and few have fought longer and harder for a basic, rational approach to dealing with this greatest of crises. Because of his persistence — and that of so many others — we are finally making progress!’ -- Bill McKibben, author of Falter: has the human game begun to play itself out?‘Mann is an excellent communicator, and his book is also a very good place to find out what the current climate science actually does and does not say.’ -- Bibek Bhattacharya * Mint *‘Mann’s book is enlightening. Despite the seriousness of the subject, his book entertains, raises awareness, and inspires optimism. That is how we fight for the climate.’ -- Claudia Detsch, IPS Journal‘[The New Climate War] explains very clearly, with researched facts, that the focus on individual behaviours to slow climate chaos is the result of a marketing campaign that has succeeded in guilt tripping the individual and deflecting responsibility from the fossil fuel companies, where it belongs.’ -- Ruah Swennerfelt * Friends Journal *‘[The New Climate War] is a book relevant to people everywhere, and especially those in our region concerned about environmental change.’ -- Richard Frost‘An engaging, well-documented book about climate politics and the industrial and political forces that have resisted the science of climate change and continue to manipulate and distort public perceptions about its causes and effects.’ -- Susan Glick * Seacoast Online *‘An important and timely book — well worth reading.’ -- Stephen Shenfield * WSPUS Newsletter *‘This book can jolt you out of despair and ‘doomism’ over climate change.’ -- Jean Boivin * Blackrock Investment Institute *

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Book SynopsisExplore new places with dependable maps from Collins.This brand new edition retains the delightful water-colour mapping, with individual paintings of all the main sights and landmarks.This brand new edition retains the delightful water-colour mapping, with individual paintings of all the main sights and landmarks.Popular areas at larger scale, hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars, comprehensive travel information and index.This map includes: Large-scale plans of the Castle, Royal Mile, Botanic Gardens, Leith and Newington Shop-by-shop street maps of Princes Street, George Street, Victoria Street and the Grassmarket Railway stations, bus routes, taxi ranks and car parks Historical and contemporary anecdotes Suggestions for day trips out of the city Comprehensive indexArea of coverage:Covers the centre of Edinburgh from Inverleith Park in the north to The Meadows in the south, and from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in the west to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the

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Book SynopsisNavigate your way around London with this detailed, easy-to-use and up-to-date A-Z Street Atlas.First published in 1936, this iconic atlas is a trusted means of finding your way around the capital city.The main mapping extends beyond Central London from Heathrow Airport to Chingford at a scale of 2.88 inches to 1 mile (4.55 cm to 1 km), featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, the Congestion Charging Zone and Low Emission Zone.The large-scale street map of Central London at a scale of 5.75 inches to 1 mile cover Regent's Park and Shoreditch, Chelsea and Vauxhall, Hyde Park and Bermondsey.A comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and junction names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) and transport connections (National Rail, London Tramlink, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground and Overground stations, and River Bus pier) are indexed as well.Also included are: Overview map of the Congesti

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? ?With a thoughtfully curated series of essays, poetry, and conversations, the brilliant scientist and climate expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has assembled a group of dynamic people who are willing to imagine what seems impossible, and articulate those visions with enthusiastic clarity.??Roxane GayOur climate future is not yet written. What if we act as if we love the future?A SMITHSONIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEARSometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures.Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused with data, poetry, and art, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. Visionary farmers and financiers, architects and advocates, help us conjure a flourishing future, one worth the effort it will take?from every one of us, with whatever we have to offer?to create.If you haven?t yet been able to picture a transformed and replenished world?or to see yourself, your loved ones, and your community in it?this book is for you. If you haven?t yet found your role in shaping this new world or you?re not sure how we can actually get there, this book is for you.With grace, humor, and humanity, Johnson invites readers to ask and answer this ultimate question together: What if we get it right?On possibility and transformation with:Paola Antonelli ? Xiye Bastida ? Jade Begay ? Wendell Berry ? Régine Clément ? Steve Connell ? Erica Deeman ? Abigail Dillen ? Brian Donahue ? Jean Flemma ? Kelly Sims Gallagher ? Rhiana Gunn-Wright ? Olalekan Jeyifous ? Corley Kenna ? Bryan C. Lee Jr. ? Franklin Leonard ? Adam McKay ? Bill McKibben ? Kate Marvel ? Samantha Montano ? Kate Orff ? Leah Penniman ? Marge Piercy ? Colette Pichon Battle ? Kendra Pierre-Louis ? Judith D. Schwartz ? Jigar Shah ? Ayisha Siddiqa ? Bren Smith ? Oana Stanescu ? Mustafa Suleyman ? Jacqueline Woodson

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Book Synopsis1/3 million copies sold'Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London, this had a lot to live up to and it certainly does. Highly recommended for anyone into their coffee and interested in finding out more about how it's grown, processed and roasted.' (Amazon customer)'Whether you are an industry professional, a home enthusiast or anything in between, I truly believe this is a MUST read.' (Amazon customer)'Informative, well-written and well presented. Coffee table and reference book - a winner' (Amazon customer)'Very impressive. It's amazing how much territory is covered without overwhelming the reader. The abundant photos and images are absolutely coffee-table-worthy, but this book is so much more. I think it would be enjoyable for an obsessed coffee geek or someone who just enjoys their java.' (Amazon customer)For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have.Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - he then identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the ASLI Choice Award, Atmospheric Science Librarians International""Winner of the PROSE Award in Earth Science, Association of American Publishers""Winner of the Special Book Award, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards""Winner of the Award of Excellence in Plants and Environmental Change, Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries""A detailed and authoritative account that reveals the rich and fascinating story of this unique landscape and its climate, geology and natural history. . . . Williams’s book offers a wonderful insight into how climate can transform the landscape across long stretches of time, as well as how delicately balanced are the ecosystems on which we depend."---P. D. Smith, The Guardian"This vivid historical survey by Earth scientist Martin Williams is the result of a lifetime’s work."---Andrew Robinson, Nature"Fascinating. . . . Engrossing. . . . When the Sahara Was Green covers the cyclical, gradual desiccation of the Sahara, the changing of its biomes, the nature of its current occupants, and even the question of its future. It’s formidably researched . . . but so warmly, approachably written that learning was never so pleasant."---Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Review"Given Williams’s deep well of knowledge, this book could have been bogged down by technicalities and jargon. Instead, When the Sahara Was Green is admirably accessible to a broad audience with only basic knowledge of geography and earth sciences. Furthermore, the book stands out for the numerous clear and well-designed illustrations that explain complex concepts."---Leon Vlieger, Inquisitive Biologist"Highly accessible . . . and filled with interesting facts about geological history."---Nicole Barbaro, Bookmarked"[A] fascinating and informative introduction to the history of the Sahara, the past and present lifeforms it hosts, and its role in the wider planetary environment . . . Read this book and spread interest in Earth’s largest desert."---Jeffery Hirschy, H-Environment

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Book SynopsisWhen searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. Over 3.5 billion years of natural history have evolved innumerable examples of forms, systems, and processes that can be applied to modern green design.Aimed at architects, urban designers and product designers, this new edition of Biomimicry in Architecture looks to the natural world to achieve radical increases in resource efficiency. Packed with case studies predicting future trends, this edition also contains updated and expanded chapters on structures, materials, waste, water, thermal control and energy, as well as an all-new chapter on light. An amazing sourcebook of extraordinary design solutions, Biomimicry in Architecture is a must-read for anyone preparing for the challenges of building a sustainable and restorative future.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: How could we build more efficient structures?Chapter 2: How will we manufacture materials?Chapter 3: How will we produce our energy?Chapter 4: How will we get fresh water?Chapter 5: How will we create zero-waste systems?Chapter 6: How will we control our thermal environment?Chapter 7: How will we gather and distribute light? Synthesis

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Book SynopsisIndigenous healers and shamans have known since antiquity that plants possess a spirit essence that can communicate through light, sound, and vibration. Now scientific studies are verifying this understanding. Plant Spirit Healingreveals the power of plant spirits to join with human intelligence to bring about profound healing. These spirits take us beyond mere symptomatic treatment to aligning us with the vast web of nature. Plants are more than their chemical constituents. They are intelligent beings that have the capacity to raise consciousness to a level where true healing can take place. In this book, herbalist Pam Montgomery offers an understanding of the origins of disease and the therapeutic use of plant spirits to bring balance and healing. She offers a process engaging heart, soul, and spirit that she calls the triple spiral path. In our modern existence, we are increasingly challenged with broken hearts, souls in exile, and malnourished spirits. By working through the heart, we connect with the soul and gain access to spirit. She explains that the evolution of plants has always preceded their animal counterparts and that plant spirits offer a guide to our spiritual evolution--a stage of growth imperative not only for the healing of humans but also the healing of the earth.Trade Review“This is a profound work. Written with a clarity and depth of understanding that only someone deeply attuned to their subject could master. Pam Montgomery weaves indigenous wisdom, modern research, science, and quantum physics into a vibrant testament of the sacred and powerful nature inherent in plant medicine. The message transmitted through every page in this amazing book is bound to change our perception of herbal healing--and of medicine in general.” * Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and founder of United Plant Savers and author of Rosemary Gladstar&rsqu *“A blessing of a book. Pam Montgomery’s writing shines with what Hildegard of Bingen called viriditas--the healing power of the Green. It is filled with the wisdom of a real herbalist.” * David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG, author of Medical Herbalism and Herbal Prescriptions after 50 *“Pam Montgomery lives the way of life she writes about in Plant Spirit Healing. Her extensive knowledge of plants is conveyed in the context of a wider spiritual path of healing and transformation. It honors and utilizes her direct intuitive experience as well as her rigorous studies as a highly respected herbalist and teacher.” * Nicki Scully, author of Alchemical Healing and Power Animal Meditations *“If you’ve ever found yourself having a conversation with a plant, feeling emotional towards a mountain, or hearing whispers on the wind this book is for you. We are urged to listen very carefully to the primal conversation of plants and join in, widening our community to really include them. Plant Spirit Healing offers practical icebreakers to establish relationships with our green friends, not just those currently used in herbal medicine traditions, but all plants.” * John Seed, rainforest activist, founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and coauthor of Thinkin *“Plant Spirit Healing is a book about communicating with the spirits of plants, and enlisting plant spirits to heal. Pam Montgomery presents a portrait of what it is like to live immersed in a living Nature. Plant Spirit Healing is an antidote to the excesses of modern life, stripped of meaning, spirit, and relationship. Words like love, joy, spirit, and life can be abstractions, but here they are real.” * Matthew Wood, AHG, author of The Book of Herbal Wisdom *“Pam’s new book, Plant Spirit Healing, gets to the root of a profound way to wholeness--from modern physics to native tradition--then takes us through a growing process of learning and deepening our trust in connections with the loving power of the green world. She ultimately helps us create a flowering of this wonderful way of healing in our own lives and with our clients. In my mind, it is already a classic.” * Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of Buffalo Woman Comes Singing and The Last Ghost Dance *“Every soul searching for truth will drink in the words on these pages like a healing potion, whether or not one has any experience using herbs. And for those who love Latin names and chemistry, this door opens a way to the power of plants that goes far beyond the physical.” * Amanda McQuade Crawford, MNIMH, RH(AHG), author of Herbal Remedies for Women and The Herbal Menopaus *“Pam Montgomery has built a tangible bridge between the spiritual needs of people and the spiritual powers of plants. She shows us how to work with these powerful allies to heal our bodies and nourish our souls. This work presents a whole new arena for plant lovers and herbalists. At this time in our evolution, plant spirits can and will be our partners in a new paradigm of mutual understanding that might just save us all. Pam is a spiritual ambassador for the plant kingdom, urging us to view and sense plants in a profoundly deep way that honors their much overlooked spiritual gifts, and she shows us how to tap into this power for healing of ourselves and the planet.” * Rosita Arvigo, ND, author of Sastun and Spiritual Bathing *"You've heard of gardeners talking to their plants to help them grow. What about letting plants talk to us? . . . Montgomery explores the many avenues for gaining information and insight from the plant world . . . " * Rutland Herald *" . . . contains many personal accounts of interactions with plants with both herself and her students." * Richard D. Wright, New Age Retailer *"This book weaves in modern research and quantum physics, but does not stop there. It becomes an experiential lesson to lead readers into deepening their relationship with healing plants. Anyone with an open mind can follow Montgomery's directions, much of which involves developing a keen sense of observation and attention." * The American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter, Vol. XXIII, Issue 3, Summer 2008 *"This groundbreaking book is based on the author's own research and experience. She explains how readers can bring about wellness and balance by joining with the spirit essence of the plants. At the same time, this accomplishes other important goals, such as healing the earth and providing experiences with nature." * BellaOnline, March 2009 *"That Plant Spirit Healing is a top seller for its publisher signals that not only is it written in an accessible way, but that the modern audience resonates with the idea that people and plants share root and bough." * Cascade Anderson Geller, Herbalist, Nov 2009 *"Herbalist Pam Montgomery not only gives us a concise glimpse into origins of disease and the therapeutic use of plant spirits, she gives us ways we can heal our own body, mind and spirit though the healing powers. . . Montgomery will give you, in lay-terms, inspiration to make changes within your own life and reflect the importance of plant life in human survival and healing our planet." * Irene Watson, Reader Views, August 2010 *"Plants lead the way in the creation of the Earth and now they guide us in our evolving spiritual awakening in our co-creative partnership with them. Plants become an evolutionary imperative both for us and the Earth. This book is a very important read for us as we go into the New Age, a book with which I deeply resonate in my own work with ecstatic trance that I use for journeying into the spirit world of plants." * Nicholas Brink, author of Ecstatic Soul Retrieval *Table of ContentsForeword: Reclaiming the Invisible by Stephen Harrod BuhnerAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart OneThe Theoretical Basis for Plant Spirit Healing1 Spiritual Ecology2 The Essential Nature of Plants3 The Triple Spiral Path4 The Heart of the Matter5 The Connecting Link--Our Soul6 Spirit HealingPart TwoThe Practical Application of Plant Spirit Healing7 The Dreamtime of Plants8 Building Relationships with Plants9 Healing Oneself, Others, and the Planet with Plant Spirits10 Building Personal Power11 Foundational Healing Modalities12 Origins of Dis-ease and the Therapeutic Use of Plant SpiritsPart ThreeThe Healing Gifts of Plants13 Plant AlliesEpilogueBibliographyAbout the AuthorIndex

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Table of Contents1 What's the weather like today?2 Where does weather come from?3 World climates4 Water and clouds5 Sun and air6 Wild winds7 Icy extremes8 Changing climates

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Book SynopsisWater dominates our lives: we live on a planet with much water and our lives depend on it in many ways. Despite the seeming abundance of water on the planet - with over 70% being salt water - human activity and prevailing climate conditions are placing more pressure on our supply of water than ever before, however. With this pressure comes a need to understand the physical principles of hydrology - the study of the occurrence, movement, and physical properties of non-oceanic water on and below the earth''s surface - an understanding that can then be applied to water management and related innovations. Introduction to Physical Hydrology provides a solid grounding in the principles of the subject. Exploring the principal rules that govern the flow of water on the land, it considers the four major types of water: atmospheric, ground, soil, and surface. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology - the large-scale study of hydrology with which we need to grapple to fully understand the impact of the climate on water supply.The study of physical properties is done most effectively through mathematical representations of concepts and processes. Introduction to Physical Hydrology includes a carefully-developed and class-tested learning framework: an extensive range of examples and exercises, and further maths support in the form of a series of Maths Toolboxes help the reader engage with and understand the maths required to master the subject.With hydrology now being approached from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives, there has never been a more important time to develop a sound understanding of the subject. Introduction to Physical Hydrology is the perfect course companion while you develop this understanding. Online ResourcesThe online resources to accompany Introduction to Physical Hydrology feature:For registered adopters of the book: Figures from the book, available to downloadFor students: A series of interactive spreadsheets related to topics introduced in the book A selection of multiple-choice questions to help check your understanding of the key concepts covered. A library of web links Groundwater hydraulics test - three exercises to test your knowledge of section 3.15Trade ReviewI think it is the best textbook for undergraduates that I have seen so far. I am very fond of your examples, your exercise material and the treatment of mathematics. * Professor Hubert Savenije, Delft University of Technology *Excellent mathematical tools, and boxes that bring extra knowledge and interesting applications. A pleasure to read. * Dr Roger Thunvik, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden *A detailed and thorough review of the physical principles of hydrology... case studies and examples as 'boxes', and student exercises (along with all important answers) makes this student textbook a useful addition to the literature available in this subject area. * Dr Ian Maddock, Principal Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Worcester *The enterprise of Hendriks in writing this book represents an ambitious and difficult task, with the self-stated objective being to provide 'a combined approach to hydrology from environmental and social perspectives, in addition to the more traditional physical geography and civil engineering perspectives'. This approach works well and is likely to be well received by those wishing to rapidly immerse themselves in this field with little or no prior knowledge. It is an ideal introductory text for undergraduates in hydrology. * Joan Estrany, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain *Table of Contents1: INTRODUCTION; 2: ATMOSPHERIC WATER; 3: GROUNDWATER; 4: SOIL WATER; 5: SURFACE WATER; C CONCEPTUAL TOOLKIT; M MATHEMATICS TOOLBOXES; A ANSWERS TO THE EXERCISES

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Book SynopsisWe live in a complex and dynamic world. Understanding how to monitor, manage and conserve species and habitats - the goal of applied ecology - is of ever-increasing importance. Applied Ecology shows students how an understanding of ecological theory can be used to address the most important issues facing ecologists today. Its explicitly problem-solving approach reflects the reality of using ecological tools and approaches in applied contexts, while also highlighting the key ecological theories that underpin those applications to make the link between theory and practice clear. With an emphasis throughout on the realities of applying ecological theory, the book features interviews with a range of leading applied ecologists, and over 30 case studies to give students a clear sense of contemporary applied ecology in action. In addition, over 20 Hot Topic panels capture issues and approaches at the forefront of current practice.Online Resources:The online resources to accompany Applied Ecology feature:For students:- Twelve bonus case studies to augment those featured in the book- Extended versions of the Interviews with Applied Ecologists that appear in the bookFor lecturers:- Problem-solving activities for use in a workshop, seminar, or tutorial setting- Figures from the book in digital format, for use in lecture presentationsTrade ReviewThis book provides essential information on key concepts in ecology and how they can be applied to address human-induced environmental impacts. With a focus on applying ecological principles to ensure successful outcomes, it is a cornerstone publication for all undergraduate students studying ecology. * Dr Duncan B. Westbury, The University of Worcester *A clear and comprehensive review of applied ecology and its applications to conservation and land management * Professor John Warren, Aberystwyth University *A gold mine of case studies and examples * Dr Nicholas Worsfold, University of Bedfordshire *Table of ContentsPART 1 OVERVIEW; PART 2 MONITORING; PART 3 MANAGING; PART 4 CONSERVING

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Book SynopsisExpanded and updated to include an additional 44 species, this is a handy guide to those fishes that are likely to be observed by anybody visiting or diving on the coral reefs of the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific to a depth of sixty meters. Accessible to amateur marine life enthusiasTrade Review"Skin divers, here is the capital 'D' Definitive guide to all the fishes you're ever apt to see on reefs down to 60 meters."--John Balzar, Los Angeles Times "An excellent field guide to coral reef fishes anywhere in the world... [It] fills a niche for amateur and professional visitors to reefs, combining in one compact volume what has previously required several, usually expensive, works."--Naturalist "Scuba divers, naturalists, and anyone fascinated with the wonder of coral reef fishes will welcome this book with great enthusiasm."--Wildlife Activist "An excellent and handy reference source and would be an asset to any diver's library."--Doug Pemberton, Diver MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction Scope of the book Evolution and Zoogeography The Coral Reef Environment Types of Reefs Habitats and Zonation Ecology Social Interactions Reproduction and Development Protective Resemblance and Mimicry Symbiosis Reef Fishes as a Resource and its Conservation Dangerous Marine Fishes The System of Classification Physiology and Senses Glossary Abbreviations Conversions The Colour Plates Indo-Pacific 1-2 Sharks 3Sharks, Electric Rays and Guitarfishes 4Rays 5-7 Moray Eels 8Moray, Conger & Snake Eels 9Catfishes, Pearifishes, Clingfishes, Lizardfishes and Toadfishes 10Primitive Silvery Fishes 11Frogfishes 12Soldierfishes 13Soldierfishes and Squirrelfishes 14Squirrelfishes 15Flashlightfishes, Trumpetfishes and Related Families 16Pipefishes and Seahorses 17Flatheads, Helmet Gurnards, Waspfishes Etc. 18-20 Scorpionfishes 21-22 Anthiases 23Anthiases and Basslets 24-29 Groupers 30Soapfishes and Prettyfins 31-32 Dottybacks 33Dottybacks and Morwongs 34Hawkfishes 35-38 Cardinalfishes 39Barramundi, Grunters, Flagtails, Bigeyes, and Mojarras 40Sand Tilefishes and Remoras 41-42 Jacks and Trevallys 43-45 Snappers 46Snappers and Fusiliers 47Fusiliers 48Sweetlips 49Sweetlips 50Monocle Breams and Spinecheeks 51Whiptails 52-53 Emperors 54-55 Goatfishes 56Batfishes, Spadefishes, Monos, Stripeys, and Archerfishes 57-66 Butterflyfishes 67-72 Angelfishes 73Angelfishes, Boarfishes, and Knifejaws 74-89 Damselfishes 90-104 Wrasses 105-106 Parrotfishes (widespread) 107Parrotfishes (Indian Ocean) 108-109 Parrotfishes (Pacific Ocean) 110Parrotfishes (restricted distrib.) 111Barracudas and Mullets 112Sandperches 113Jawfishes, Stargazers, Sand-divers, and Triplefins 114Fangblennies 115Combtooth Blennies 116Combtooth Blennies 117Combtooth Blennies 118Combtooth Blennies and Dragonets 119Dartfishes 120-123 Gobies 124-128 Surgeonfishes 129-130 Rabbitfishes 131Tunas, Flounders, and Soles 132-133 Triggerfishes 134-135 Filefishes 136Trunkfishes 137Puffers 138Puffers and Porcupinefishes 139Rarities Caribbean Species 140Sharks 141Rays 142Eels 143Tarpon, Ladyfish, Bonefish, Needlefishes and Halfbeaks 144Herrings, Anchovies etc. 145Toadfishes, Frogfishes and Batfishes 146Squirrelfishes, Flashlightfishes, Trumpetfishes and Cornetfishes 147Pipefishes, Scorpionfishes, Searobins and Flying Gurnards 148Groupers 149Groupers, Soapfishes 150Hamlets 151Basses 152Basslets and Cardinalfishes 153Hawkfishes, Bigeyes, Sand Tilefishes, Snooks, Mojarras, and Tripletails 154Cobia, Remoras, and Jacks 155Jacks 156Snappers 157Grunts 158Grunts and Bonnetmouths 159Porgies and Drums 160Drums, Goatfishes, Sweepers, and Rudderfishes 161Spadefishes and Butterflyfishes 162Angelfishes 163Damselfishes 164Damselfishes and Wrasses 165Wrasses 166Parrotfishes 167Parrotfishes, Jawfishes and Stargazers 168Mullets, Barracudas, Threadfins, and Tunas 169Triplefins and Labrisomids 170Blennies, Tubeblennies, Dragonets, Dartfishes, and Gobies 171Gobies 172Gobies, Surgeonfishes and Flounders 173Triggerfishes and Filefishes 174Filefishes and Trunkfishes 175Puffers and Porcupinefishes Suggested Further Reading Index Of Scientific Names Index Of Common Names

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Book SynopsisAll the facts and advice for anyone curious about feeling and doing better through a plant-focused diet What if there was a way of eating that may help us live healthier for longer and protect the future of our planet, too? The good news is that evidence now shows a plant-based diet may offer us exactly that?and straight-talking nutritionist Simon Hill has done the hard work translating the science into actionable advice for everyday life. Before transitioning to a plant-based diet, Simon held many of the common misconceptions. But instead he experienced incredible improvements in his energy levels, digestion, mental clarity, and post-workout recovery after making the shift. He?d finally understood the power of food and was determined to find out?and share?the agenda-free truth about the optimum diet for human health. By undertaking a master?s degree in nutrition, poring over the latest scientific papers and books, and producing hundreds of hours of his internationally successful Plant Proof podcast, Simon has pursued the answers to all the questions he had about fueling our bodies with more plants. Now, in his first book, he brings it all together into one inspiring and practical guide. It covers: ? The reasons why we?re all so confused about what to eat ? The evidence showing how a plant-based diet might reduce risks of heart attacks and strokes, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and dementia ? The positive impact of plant-based living for the climate and animal welfare ? Common myths about a plant-based diet?and what the real facts are ? How to build a healthy, satisfying plant-based plate, from macronutrients to micronutrients ? Practical tips for making the shift, and much more. If you want to understand and unlock the many benefits of putting more plants on your plate, this book is for you. Includes metric measures.

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Book SynopsisUnited Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future in this nationally bestselling “optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized” (The New York Times).Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine Hayhoe knows how to navigate all sides of the conversation on our changing planet. A Canadian climate scientist living in Texas, she negotiates distrust of data, indifference to imminent threats, and resistance to proposed solutions with ease. Over the past fifteen years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address climate change is talk about it—and she wants to teach you how. In Saving Us, Hayhoe argues that when it comes to changing hearts and minds, facts are only one part of the equation. We need to find shared values in order to connect our unique identities to collective action. This is not another doomsday narrative about a planet on fire. It is a multilayered look at science, faith, and human psychology, from an icon in her field—recently named chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy. Drawing on interdisciplinary research and personal stories, Hayhoe shows that small conversations can have astonishing results. Saving Us leaves us with the tools to open a dialogue with your loved ones about how we all can play a role in pushing forward for change.Trade Review"Practical advice abounds in this compassionate guide to conducting meaningful discussions about the environment. Those in search of a hope-filled approach will find plenty of encouragement." —Publishers Weekly"As far as heroic characters go, I’m not sure you could do better than Katharine Hayhoe." —Scientific American“I’ve seen [Katharine] speak in person and it was electrifying and probably the most powerful moment I’ve ever experienced in the climate movement. This book will be worth every second you spend reading it.” —Kawai Strong Washburn, author of the PEN/HEMINGWAY award-winning Sharks in the Time of Saviors“Before you book a flight to Mars, read this book. Conversations fueled by respect and shared values can help save our planet, and Katharine Hayhoe gives us the confidence to do what it takes.” —Alan Alda, Emmy Award-winning actor and host of "Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda""Saving Us offers a roadmap to transform our approach to tackling climate challenges from sprawling global crises to community-driven solutions, recognizing that our diverse and collective voices are key to creating lasting change." —Abby Maxman, President and CEO, Oxfam America“Katharine Hayhoe intertwines stories, including her own, with scientific snapshots to provide a powerful blueprint for how we can talk to others about our changing planet. Bold and pragmatic- Saving Us is a vital contribution to the discussion on climate change.” —Chelsea Clinton, New York Times bestselling author and global health advocate"Saving Us contains profound insights on human behavior, and it shows us how our conversations can launch us on the journey away from despair toward awareness and engagement. A real joy to read." — Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change“Katharine shares an optimistic outlook on what we all can do to move the needle toward solutions and invite allies under the big tent.” — Don Cheadle, Academy Award-nominated actor and UN Environmental Program Goodwill Ambassador"There are lots of brilliant climate scientists in America, and some are able to communicate capably to non-scientists. But none of them are quite as clear or as forceful as Dr. Katharine Hayhoe when it comes to telling everyday Americans the truth about climate change. She's one-in-a-million." —David Gelber, Emmy Award-winning producer, and creator of Years of Living Dangerously"Saving Us provides the transition from the mind to the heart. And it takes a communicator like Katharine Hayhoe to draw connections between the scientific facts and our hope for healing a fragmented world." —Patriarch Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople of the Eastern Orthodox Church"Those of us who see climate science clearly can become too despairing and too angry. Saving Us reminds us we need to start from a place of love, open-mindedness and respect. Katharine is the rarest of gifts to our troubled world, equipped with the mind of a scientist and the heart of a saint. This is the book we all need." — Elizabeth May, Former Leader of the Green Party of Canada"In Saving Us, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe teaches all of us how to open hearts and minds to the truths of climate change. Talking about global warming with our own family and friends is one of the most important things we each can do, creating a shared understanding, rooted in empathy, to motivate action." — Anthony Leiserowitz, Director of the Yale University Project on Climate Change"Saving Us is a uniquely hopeful approach to the conversation on climate change. Katharine Hayhoe's expertise is on full display both in the way she talks about the science, and in the wealth of ideas she offers for how we can overcome over divisions, but her core argument is simple: we need to talk more with each other." —Archbishop Thomas Shirrmacher, Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance"Dr. Hayhoe writes personally and persuasively—as a person of faith and a as a scientist—about both the peril of the climate crisis and why we can still have hope. With clear vision, Saving Us gives us the tools to have serious and sustained conversations about the climate." —Dan Misleh, Executive Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant"A masterful playbook exploring why past approaches have failed, and how we can all help get it right. In this climate emergency the global fire alarms are still muffled for many; Katharine Hayhoe empowers us to turn up the volume to 11." —Professor Dave Reay, Chair in Carbon Management and Executive Director of Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, University of Edinburgh“It’s not an exaggeration to say that Saving Us is one of the more important books about climate change to have been written.” —The Guardian “An optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized.” —The New York Times

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