Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Energy Energy Merlin H. Kleinbach,Roger A. Hinrichs [This] introductory textbook ... emphasizes the physical principles behind energy and its effects on our environment. It can be used in physics, technology, physical science, and environmental scienc… OL20556643W
Plundering Paradise Plundering Paradise Michael D'Orso "Mention the Galapagos Islands to almost anyone, and the first things that come to mind are iguanas, tortoises, volcanic beaches, and, of course, Charles Darwin. That's what Michael D'Orso imagined w… OL2792498W
Writing for an Endangered World Writing for an Endangered World Lawrence Buell "Emphasizing the influence of the physical environment on individual and collective perception, Buell's book provides the theoretical underpinnings for an eco-criticism now reaching full power. Writi… OL3503211W
The Science of sustainable development The Science of sustainable development Bruce Campbell,Jeffrey Sayer Science faces major challenges in tackling the interlinked problems of poverty and environmental sustainability. This book reviews how practical science can be applied to real-life conservation and d… OL3548824W