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The author of the Corfu Trilogy recounts his expedition to Madagascar and search for the elusive, endangered aye-aye (Publishers Weekly). In 1990, Gerald Durrell; his wife, Lee; and a television crew embarked on a rescue mission to one of the most interesting places in the world: the island of Madagascar. It was there that they hoped to record and capture the endangered aye-aye, the world's largest nocturnal primate. Recognizable by its big eyes...
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We drive cars with "Save the Whales" bumper stickers, buy aerosol sprays that advertise "no chlorofluorocarbons," and wear T-shirts made from organically grown cotton. All of these "earth friendly" choices and products convince us that we are "thinking globally, acting locally" and saving the planet. But are we really? In this provocative book, J. Robert Hunter asserts that using catchy slogans and symbols to sell the public on environmental conservation...
4) Walking
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Walking is a lecture by Henry David Thoreau first delivered at the Concord Lyceum on April 23, 1851. It was written between 1851 and 1860, but parts were extracted from his earlier journals. Thoreau read the piece a total of ten times, more than any other of his lectures. "Walking" was first published as an essay in the Atlantic Monthly after his death in 1862. He considered it one of his seminal works, so much so, that he once wrote of the lecture,...
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In Now or Never, the internationally acclaimed author of The Weather Makers returns to the subject of climate change with a book that is at once a forceful call to action and a deeply (and often surprisingly) pragmatic roadmap toward sustainability. Utilizing the most up-to-the-minute data available, Tim Flannery offers a guided tour of the environmental challenges we face and their potential solutions in both the big picture and in specific detail....
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"On this land of ice, where we are thousands of miles of ice and mountains, it's really beautiful." Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, and most remote part of the world. No one owns it. Only peaceful and scientific endeavors are permitted. It is a true wilderness. Delve into the incredible geography, biodiversity, and exploratory history of the world's coldest continent through the diary entries of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first Black person...
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Many people depend on blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay for their jobs. But overfishing and changes in the blue crabs' habitats have reduced their numbers. Learn how scientists have stepped in to study these blue beauties so that they can keep a healthy crab population. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through...
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"Simple Steps to Sustainability: A Workbook to Guide Individual Climate Action" is a practical and engaging resource designed to empower individuals to take meaningful steps in addressing climate change and fostering a sustainable future. Complementing the insights and strategies presented in "Small Steps, Big Impact: A Simple Guide to Individual Action and Collective Impact to Tackle Climate Change," this workbook offers a hands-on approach to making...
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Rewilding is restoring natural processes and species, then stepping back so that nature can express its own will. In essence, rewilding means giving the land back to wildlife and wildlife back to the land.
Recalling the late great Wild Earth journal, this provocative anthology showcases, the most notable original articles and art published by Rewilding Earth (rewilding.org) in 2018. Rewilding Earth Unplugged is an inspiring, informative, and user-friendly...
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Embark on unforgettable adventures with your furry friend with "Road Tripping With Rover" as your ultimate guide! This book is tailored for pet-loving travelers seeking memorable road trip experiences that cater to both human and canine companions.Discover a treasure trove of pet-friendly road trip routes and stops meticulously curated to ensure a wagging tail at every turn. From scenic drives through breathtaking landscapes to charming towns bursting...
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ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHNAGE: Agricultural Ecosystems and Gender Dimensions is a product of over four years of painstaking and rigorous research by a multidisciplinary team. It brings together empirical knowledge on farmer's adaptation to climate change in a developing country. The book is comprehensive as well as broad in its coverage. Detailed analysis of various dimensions of climate change on dryland and wetland agriculture as well as fishing...
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It's Not About Politics.
It's About Caring--And What Every Family Can Do!
Written by a passionately concerned couple--David Seligman is an active duty U.S. serviceman and Melissa is a devoted stay-at-home mom--this is the first book about going green that won't scare you with statistics, overwhelm you with science, or make you feel guilty about your SUV. Instead, this indispensable guide will help families everywhere to take simple, practical steps,...
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Educación para la sostenibilidad: el desafío en la Amazonía brasileña, tiene por finalidad avanzar en un enfoque temático que vincule la educación con el bienestar. Para esto se parte de la premisa fundamental que las personas son la verdadera riqueza de una nación y el desarrollo es un concepto más amplio de lo que señala un índice. Ésta es la mirada que se hace del desarrollo como un despliegue de las capacidades que amplía las posibilidades...
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Environmental Risk Management Handbook' It is a reference work with technical and non-technical content —humanistic-, simple —easy to read-, that brings together concepts, information on the controversial environmental issue.
This work is a reference text for academics, students, journalists, businessmen and public servants, who are interested in finding concepts explained in a simple and direct way.
A handbook intended to be a reference work...
15) L'écotourisme, entre l'arbre et l'écorce: De la conservation au développement viable des territoires
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Comment analyser un projet à caractère touristique ? est-il écologiquement soutenable ? socialement viable ? économiquement durable ? À quelles conditions l'écotourisme peut-il créer une richesse collective, une plus-value sociale
Pour réfléchir à ces questions, nous avons privilégié : des trajectoires plurielles, en provenance de la France, des Caraïbes, de l'Australie, du Costa Rica, du Nunavut et du Québec, tantt sous l'angle économique,...
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The woods-whether viewed from the ground on a morning hike or among the branches during an autumn afternoon spent in a tree stand-is a complex ecosystem at every level. Few sportsmen observe and even fewer appreciate the balance of food supply for the wildlife and game, which draws millions of families back to the forest every year. Left unchecked by nature, such biomes eventually mature past the point of providing sustenance to the animals they once...
17) Food First
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This book looks back on forty years of writings from the Oakland-based Institute for Food and Development Policy, better known as Food First, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The book highlights the breadth and depth of the organization's published works, addressing issues such as hunger, international trade, US foreign policy, the Green Revolution, agroecology, climate justice, land reform, food and farm workers' rights, and food sovereignty....
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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT IN MINING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Safeguarding the Environment in Mining Development gives a description of the role the extractive industry plays in the economic sector of most developing countries. It also describes the activities of Transnational Corporations (TNCs) in this sector. Topics explored include the impacts on the economy, employment generation, technology transfer and environmental damages as a result of poor...
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El libro que el lector tiene en sus manos contiene un conjunto de reflexiones y debates en torno a los temas de la pedagogía de la Tierra, la sustentabilidad, la ética y las condiciones de la vida. Surge de las diferentes sesiones de trabajo realizadas en el marco de la Cátedra Valle del Cauca promovidas por el IEPS y el Doctorado en Regiones Sostenibles. El propósito de la Cátedra es abordar diferentes problemas relacionados con los temas ambientales...
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Carlos Adrin Pizarro Ros, mexicano con gran admiracin hacia la naturaleza y de los que se esfuerzan por mantenerse en armona con ella sin dejar de evolucionar. Licenciado en Negocios Internacionales, Maestro de Yoga, Vicepresidente en ACIMA A.C., y apasionado de convivir con todos los seres vivos. Con una trayectoria de ms de diez aos en el apoyo al cuidado del ambiente y al de una mejor interaccin social. Participa como conferencista, colabora en...
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