Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Human impact on desert environment Human impact on desert environment Pratap Narain In the Indian context; contributed papers presented at a symposium held at Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, in February 2001. OL19441209W
Man-made deserts Man-made deserts W. C. Lowdermilk The history of civilizations is a record of struggles against the progressive dessication of civilized lands. The more ancient the civilization, the drier and more wasted, usually, is the supporting … OL24931747W
The spread of deserts The spread of deserts Ewan McLeish Examines the nature of deserts, how and why they spread, and the effect of desertification on the human population. OL2620762W
Expanding deserts Expanding deserts Paula Z. Hogan Discusses the causes of desertification, its consequences, and what can be done to stop the spread of deserts. OL4080272W
Brave New World Brave New World Aldous Huxley Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today than ever before. Cloning, feel-good drugs, antiaging programs, and total social control through p… OL64468W
The Gardens of Their Dreams The Gardens of Their Dreams Brian Griffith The Gardens of Their Dreams is a unique and important book. It contains fascinating information about our past from an array of cultures and world regions. It verifies the connection between a histor… OL9046083W
Birmingham, 35 miles Birmingham, 35 miles James Braziel In this haunting and poignant debut novel, James Braziel tells an unforgettable story of love, family, and survival across a world that has already begun to die....When the ozone layer opened and the… OL9450284W