Nature & Ecology

Deserts and Desert Environments focuses on geomorphic systems, providing a comprehensive introduction to the physical, biological, temporal, and human com...

Previous Ed.: 2003. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Science & Math Nature & EcologyEnvironment

This Text Highlights The Diversity Of Political Responses To Environmental Issues, Bringing Together Over 40 Readings In Environmental Politics That Cover V...

Using a geographic approach to the study of the environment and environmental policy, the authors have successfully integrated physical, economic, social an...

This modern climatology textbook explains those climates formed near the ground in terms of the cycling of energy and mass through systems.Categories: Scien...

Economics Of Natural Resources ; Environmental Ideology, Politics, And Decision Making ; Ecologic Perspectives On Natural Resources ; The Human Population ;...

This book takes a non mathematical looks at the principles and processes of hydrology. Now in its fourth edition, this well established book preserves the e...

Conventional wisdom considers deserts stark, harsh regions that support few living things. Most people also believe that water alone makes the desert bloom....

"A superb reference." —- Physics Today "Will become a classic text in climate research. " —- Physics World "Valuable to anyone who studies, models, or u...

Part I. Essays On Fresh Water Issues -- An Introduction To Global Fresh Water Issues / Peter H. Gleick -- World Fresh Water Resources / Igor A. Shiklomanov ...

Rising interest in climate change and severe weather phenomena are making meteorology courses more popular than ever–yet this fast-paced, one-semester cur...

Sand dunes cover up to a quarter of many desert regions. Understanding the factors that determine their shape, size and dynamics is important to an understa...

Global Environmental Issues, second edition builds on the popularity of the first edition, viewing global environmental problems as complex issues with a ne...

How do we understand the world? While some look to the heavens for intelligent design, others argue that it is determined by information encoded in DNA. S...

Global Warming: The Hard Science presents a comprehensive, qualitatively rigorous, and critical discussion of the science underlying the global warming issu...

the Latest Edition Of This Highly Successful And Popular Textbook Has Been Completely Revised And Updated To Include The Latest Developments In Biogeograp...

A knowledge of how plants have responded to environmental change in the past is our principal source of evidence for predicting how they might respond to th...

Climate change is one of the most complex, multilayered and interdisciplinary intellectual puzzles facing us today. The questions are numerous. What scien...

Edited By Geoffrey Petts And Peter Calow. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Science & Math Nature & Ecology Oceans & Sea...

Winner of the Francis Parkman PrizeChanges in the Land offers an original and persuasive interpretation of the changing circumstances in New England's plan...

Exploring the shifting ways in which geographers have studied nature, this book emphasizes the relationships and differences between human geography, phys...

The Canadian Oxford School Atlas marks its 50th anniversary with the publication of the 9th edition. The most authoritative and widely used Canadian atlas i...

This comprehensive text introduces students to both the art and science of ornamental horticulture. The book includes equal coverage of such diverse topics...

The Riveting Tale Of Two Pioneering Botanists And Their Historic Boat Trip Down The Colorado River And Through The Grand Canyon. In The Summer Of 1938, Bota...

Evaluates Theodore Roosevelt's Role In Launching Modern Conservationsim, Identifying The Contributions Of Such Influences As James Audubon And John Muir Whi...

written From A Global Perspective On Risk, Hazards, And Disasters, Introduction To International Disaster Management Provides Practitioners, Educators A...

In This Fresh And Comprehensive Introduction To Animal Ethics, Lori Gruen Weaves Together Poignant And Provocative Case Studies With Discussions Of Ethical ...

A visionary new program that businesses can follow to help restore the planet. "The first important book of the 21st century. It may well revolutionize the...

Our book is a compilation of the work of experienced educational researchers and practitioners, all of whom currently work in educational settings across No...

Metamorphoses of the Zoo marshals a unique compendium of critical interventions that envision novel modes of authentic encounter that cultivate humanity's b...

Tropical Paradise Coloring Book for Adults - Anxiety ReliefCategories: Science & Math Nature & EcologyForests & Rainforests

The 4ce places great emphasis on helping students grasp the main concepts of ecology while keeping the presentation more applied than theoretical. Fully int...

La Selva, a nature reserve and field station in Costa Rica, is one of the most intensively studied and best-understood tropical field sites in the world. Fo...

If you’re looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) Nealy’s world. Nealy’s expertise (acquired...

Sharp teeth and pointy fins--look out! It's a shark! Learn all about these fascinating predators in this jam-packed Level 3 Fact Reader from National Geogra...

This Book Argues That An Attentive Encounter With Nature Is Of Key Importance For The Development Of An Environmentally Appropriate Culture. The Fundamental...

Edited By Richard E. Warner And Kathleen M. Hendrix. Includes Bibliographies And Index.Categories: Science & Math Biological Sciences BiologyGeneral ...

Treasure hunters and fans of gems, jewels, and rocks will love this jam-packed sticker activity book, complete with activities, coloring, mazes, and more--...

Richard Fortey. A Borzoi Book--t.p. Verso. Originally Published In Great Britain As Life : An Unauthorized Biography By Harpercollins Publishers, London, In...

Product Description This book documents and illustrates the cytology of the cold-blooded vertebrates. It details the continuum of erythrocytes from the...

One Of America's Most Beloved Spiritual Leaders And The New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Jesuit Guide To (almost) Everything And Jesus: A Pilgrimage...

Written in a style that should appeal to both the serious ornithologist and those merely interested in identifying a common species seen in the garden, this...

in This Gem, The Scientist And Noted Essayist Trains A Wry Wit And A Highly Perceptive Eye On His Two-plus Decades Of Observing Baboon Behavior In Kenya. ...

Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in ...

With dozens of simple prompts and exercises, best-selling author, naturalist, and artist Clare Walker Leslie invites you to step outside for just a few minu...

A Manifesto For A Radically Different Philosophy And Practice Of Manufacture And Environmentalism. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Urge Environmentalists--in Other ...

An Italian boy sips from a fountain in the town square. A hiker takes a refreshing drink from a mountain stream. Black-robed women in India stride gracefu...

A fascinating exploration of lakes around the world, from Walden Pond to the Dead Sea. More than a century and a half have passed since Walden was first pu...