Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The weather changes man The weather changes man Ben Bova Traces the weather patterns and climatic changes on earth from prehistory to the present and discusses their influence on man's physical and psychological development. OL14923262W
Storms of my grandchildren Storms of my grandchildren James E. Hansen "In Storms of My Grandchildren, Dr. James Hansen--the nation's leading scientist on climate issues--speaks out for the first time with the full truth about global warming: The planet is hurtling even… OL15441315W
A cultural history of climate A cultural history of climate Wolfgang Behringer Explores the latest historical research on the development of the earth's climate, showing how even minor changes in the climate could result in major social, political, and religious upheavals. OL15576272W
Six degrees Six degrees Mark Lynas A well documented summary of studies relating to the effects of climate change. The chapters are organized by the effects on people, the economy,and the climate for every additional degree of temper… OL15833198W
Finding higher ground Finding higher ground Amy Seidl "An ecologist takes the uniquely positive--yet realistic--position that we can adapt and persist despite the inevitable effects of climate change. In Finding Higher Ground, Amy Seidl brings us emerg… OL16639193W
The yin and yang of climate crisis The yin and yang of climate crisis Brendan Kelly "Examines the current climate crisis through the lens of Chinese medicine."-- OL20016569W
A Brain for All Seasons A Brain for All Seasons William H. Calvin "The earth's climate does great flip-flops every few thousand years. Our ancestors lived through hundreds of such abrupt episodes since the more gradual Ice Ages began two and a half million years ag… OL3267165W