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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Journey of the universe Journey of the universe Swimme,Brian "Today we know what no previous generation knew: the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of natural scientists worldwide, we n… OL15999370W
Ethnobiology Ethnobiology Eugene S. Hunn,Eugene N. Anderson,Nancy J. Turner,Deborah M. Pearsall "Ethnobiology is the study of relationships between particular ethnic groups, or cultures, and their plant and animal environments. This is the single authoritative source on ethnobiology, from the l… OL16211644W
Mercury in the environment Mercury in the environment Michael S. Bank "Mercury pollution and contamination are widespread, well documented, and continue to pose a public health concern in both developed and developing countries. In response to a growing need for unders… OL16471430W
Tropical ecosystems and ecological concepts Tropical ecosystems and ecological concepts Patrick L. Osborne "Tropical habitats cover over one third of the Earth's terrestrial surface and harbor much of its biodiversity, with many areas rich in endemic species. However, these ecosystems are under significan… OL16528668W
Invasive plant ecology Invasive plant ecology Shibu Jose "Preface Invasion is not a novel phenomenon; however, it is one that has increased tremendously during the past few years due to rapidly expanding trade and transport among countries. It is one of th… OL19859345W
The once and future world The once and future world J. B. MacKinnon "An award-winning ecology writer goes looking for the wilderness we've forgotten. Many people believe that only an ecological catastrophe will change humanity's troubled relationship with the natural… OL19968957W
Buzz Buzz Lisa Jean Moore "Bees are essential for human survival--one-third of all food on American dining tables depends on the labor of bees. Beyond pollination, the very idea of the bee is ubiquitous in our culture: we can… OL19970966W
Zooburbia Zooburbia Tai Moses To be alienated from animals is to live a life that is not quite whole, contends nature writer Tai Moses in Zooburbia. Urban and suburban residents share our environments with many types of wildlife:… OL19978079W
Human diseases from wildlife Human diseases from wildlife Michael R. Conover "People who handle wildlife, including field workers, wildlife professionals, trappers, and hunters, want to know about potential diseases, risks, and how to protect themselves from zoonotic disease.… OL20011382W
ReWild ReWild Nick Baker 271 pages ; 23 cm OL21597116W