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From naked ape to superspecies From naked ape to superspecies David T. Suzuki,Holly Dressel From Naked Ape to Super Species takes an unflinching look at where we are at this unprecedented moment in history. Suzuki and Dressel reveal that a clear and present environmental danger is staring u… OL111002W
Early spring Early spring Amy Seidl An ecologist and mother brings the overwhelming problem of global warming to a personal level, with a mix of memoir and science. OL11826159W
Bonding with your dog Bonding with your dog Victoria Schade The human-canine bond: a relationship steeped in love with equal parts mutual respect, trust, and regard In this groundbreaking book, professional dog trainer Victoria Schade reveals that a success… OL13694808W
100 things you should know about saving the Earth 100 things you should know about saving the Earth Anna Claybourne Discover which animals are losing their habitats, how we can reduce pollution and how climate change is affecting the Earth. OL15043455W
Giant pandas in a shrinking forest Giant pandas in a shrinking forest Kathy Allen "Describes giant pandas and their disappearing habitat"--Provided by publisher. OL15572033W
The Young Gaia atlas of earthcare The Young Gaia atlas of earthcare Miles Litvinoff Examines how humans have changed the earth, discusses ecological problems we have caused, and describes what we can do to safeguard our future on the planet. OL15841239W
Change and time Change and time Illa Podendorf Gives examples of changes in nature caused by temperature, air, water, friction, light, and weather. Also explains how man makes good and bad changes in his environment. OL15842023W
Harmony Harmony Charles Prince of Wales In this informational, inspirational work, Charles, the Prince of Wales, describes his views on climate change for the first time, presenting a compelling case that the solution to this problem lies … OL15937028W
Overheated Overheated Andrew T. Guzman “Deniers of climate change sometimes quip that claims about global warming are more about political science than climate science. They are wrong on the science, but may be right with respect to its p… OL16805265W
Drowning in oil Drowning in oil Loren C. Steffy The first in-depth examination of how a lack of corporate responsibility and government oversight led to the biggest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. On April 20, 2010, a series of explosions rock… OL16943224W
Natur als Grenzerfahrung Natur als Grenzerfahrung Lars Kreye,Carsten Stu hring,Tanja Zwingelberg The book presents the results of a conference at the DFG Graduate College on "Interdiscipline History of Ecology" held in December, 2008. Nature has always been a definite factor for man as well as f… OL16946230W
ההיסטוריה של המחר ההיסטוריה של המחר Yuval Noah Harari Tras el éxito de Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari vuelve su mirada al futuro para ver hacia dónde nos dirigimos. Bestseller del New York Times con 1 millón de ejemplares vendidos Yuval Noah Harari, autor d… OL17641518W
The end of nature The end of nature Bill McKibben "First published in 1989 in seventeen languages on six continents, The End of Nature has changed the way many people view the planet. Now, in a special tenth anniversary edition, the author presents … OL1815627W
The devouring dragon The devouring dragon Craig Simons "China's rise is assaulting the natural world at an alarming rate. In a few short years, China has become the planet's largest market for endangered wildlife, its top importer of tropical trees, and … OL18157172W
The Amazon rain forest and its people The Amazon rain forest and its people Marion Morrison Describes the conditions in the Amazon rain forest, the animals, plants, and people that live there, the exploitation of this ecosystem, and the importance of preserving it. OL1823916W
On thin ice On thin ice Richard Ellis Polar bears--fierce and majestic--have captivated us for centuries. Feared by explorers, revered by the Inuit, and beloved by zoo goers everywhere, polar bears are a symbol for the harsh beauty and m… OL1841202W
Ecological footprints Ecological footprints Cheryl Jakab "Discusses the environmental issue of large ecological footprints and how to create a sustainable way of living"--Provided by publisher. OL18591707W
Fire in the Turtle House Fire in the Turtle House Osha Gray Davidson "Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. But now they are dying, ravaged by a gruesome plague that some biologists consider the most serious epidemic now raging in the natural world… OL1906933W
After nature After nature Jedediah Purdy "Nature no longer exists apart from humanity. Henceforth, the world we will inhabit is the one we have made. Geologists have called this new planetary epoch the Anthropocene, the Age of Humans. The g… OL19667147W
American wolf American wolf Nate Blakeslee The story of the rise of a Yellowstone wolf, and what her life and death and death tell us about the struggle for the American West. -- "The enthralling story of the rise and reign of O-Six, the cel… OL19716712W
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