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The Fate of the World

A history and future of the climate crisis

by Bill McGuire ...

Why past climate change tells us it's almost too late.A warning and a rallying-cry.'Read it and weep, or read it and win' Chris PackhamA global refugee crisis. Extreme storms. Agriculture devastated. Economic ruin. Societal collapse. These are not just possibilities but likely outcomes of our ongoing failure to stem greenhouse gas emissions — and in our lifetimes. This alarming book explains why.< ... Read more

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Why past climate change tells us it's almost too late.A warning and a rallying-cry.'Read it and weep, or read it and win' Chris PackhamA global refugee crisis. Extreme storms. Agriculture devastated. Economic ruin. Societal collapse. These are not just possibilities but likely outcomes of our ongoing failure to stem greenhouse gas emissions — and in our lifetimes. This alarming book explains why.<
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Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

by Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take us on “a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is ... Read more

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As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take us on “a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is
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Saving Us

A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World

by Katharine Hayhoe ...

United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future in this nationally bestselling “optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized” (The New York Times).Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine ... Read more

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United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future in this nationally bestselling “optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized” (The New York Times).Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Katharine
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The Natural History of Selborne

Enriched edition. Exploring the Wildlife Wonders of Selborne: A Classic Naturalist's Observations

by Gilbert White, Julian Kendall ...

Gilbert White's "The Natural History of Selborne" is a pioneering work that intricately weaves together natural observation, personal reflection, and scientific inquiry within the pastoral landscape of Selborne, Hampshire. First published in 1789, this seminal text represents a turning point in the genre of natural history writing, characterized by White's meticulous attention to detail and ... Read more

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Gilbert White's "The Natural History of Selborne" is a pioneering work that intricately weaves together natural observation, personal reflection, and scientific inquiry within the pastoral landscape of Selborne, Hampshire. First published in 1789, this seminal text represents a turning point in the genre of natural history writing, characterized by White's meticulous attention to detail and
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Entangled Life

How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures

by Merlin Sheldrake ...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEA “brilliant [and] entrancing” (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi—the great connectors of the living world—and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our bodies, expand our minds, and help us address our most urgent environmental problems.**“Grand and dizzying in how ... Read more

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**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEA “brilliant [and] entrancing” (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi—the great connectors of the living world—and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our bodies, expand our minds, and help us address our most urgent environmental problems.**“Grand and dizzying in how
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Le Changement climatique expliqué à ma fille (nouvelle édition augmentée)

by Jean-Marc Jancovici ...

Voilà un petit livre qui va à coup sûr passionner les adolescents. Pas seulement parce qu'il propose un état des lieux parfaitement clair de la planète – ce qu'ils ne trouvent pas encore à l'école ni dans les médias –, mais surtout parce que la nécessaire révolution des modes de pensée les concerne au premier chef. La raréfaction du pétrole et le réchauffement climatique vont tout changer : ... Read more

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Voilà un petit livre qui va à coup sûr passionner les adolescents. Pas seulement parce qu'il propose un état des lieux parfaitement clair de la planète – ce qu'ils ne trouvent pas encore à l'école ni dans les médias –, mais surtout parce que la nécessaire révolution des modes de pensée les concerne au premier chef. La raréfaction du pétrole et le réchauffement climatique vont tout changer :
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The Animal Dialogues

Uncommon Encounters in the Wild

by Craig Childs ...

From one of the finest nature writers at work in America today-a lyrical, dramatic, illuminating tour of the hidden domain of wild animals.Whether recalling the experience of being chased through the Grand Canyon by a bighorn sheep, swimming with sharks off the coast of British Columbia, watching a peregrine falcon perform acrobatic stunts at 200 miles per hour, or engaging in a tense face-off ... Read more

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From one of the finest nature writers at work in America today-a lyrical, dramatic, illuminating tour of the hidden domain of wild animals.Whether recalling the experience of being chased through the Grand Canyon by a bighorn sheep, swimming with sharks off the coast of British Columbia, watching a peregrine falcon perform acrobatic stunts at 200 miles per hour, or engaging in a tense face-off
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The Human Planet

How We Created the Anthropocene

by Simon Lewis, Mark A. Maslin ...

Series series Pelican Books
'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'HaganAn engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned expertsMeteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of ... Read more

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'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'HaganAn engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned expertsMeteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of
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The Power of Just Doing Stuff

How local action can change the world

by Rob Hopkins ...

Something is stirring. People around the world are deciding that the well-being of their community and its economy lies with them.They're people like you. They've had enough, and, rather than waiting for permission, they're rolling up their sleeves, getting together with friends and neighbours, and doing something about it. Whether they start small or big, they're finding that just doing stuff can ... Read more

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Something is stirring. People around the world are deciding that the well-being of their community and its economy lies with them.They're people like you. They've had enough, and, rather than waiting for permission, they're rolling up their sleeves, getting together with friends and neighbours, and doing something about it. Whether they start small or big, they're finding that just doing stuff can
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Silent Spring. Illustrated

by Rachel Carson ...

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is a groundbreaking environmental science book that brought to light the adverse effects of pesticides on the environment, particularly on birds. Published in 1962, Carson's meticulously researched work challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other harmful pesticides. Through compelling narrative ... Read more

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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is a groundbreaking environmental science book that brought to light the adverse effects of pesticides on the environment, particularly on birds. Published in 1962, Carson's meticulously researched work challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other harmful pesticides. Through compelling narrative
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La Vie secrète des animaux

by Peter Wohlleben ...

Les animaux ressentent-ils de l'injustice, de la compassion, du regret ou de la honte ? Peuvent-ils compter ou faire des projets ? Que signifie pour eux être apprivoisés ou domestiqués ? Que sait-on de leur sommeil, de la manière dont ils vieillissent ou de leur façon d'apprendre ? Pour répondre à ces questions troublantes, le forestier Peter Wohlleben s'appuie sur son incroyable sens de l ... Read more

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Les animaux ressentent-ils de l'injustice, de la compassion, du regret ou de la honte ? Peuvent-ils compter ou faire des projets ? Que signifie pour eux être apprivoisés ou domestiqués ? Que sait-on de leur sommeil, de la manière dont ils vieillissent ou de leur façon d'apprendre ? Pour répondre à ces questions troublantes, le forestier Peter Wohlleben s'appuie sur son incroyable sens de l
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Post-Truth?

Facts and Faithfulness

by Jeffrey Dudiak ...

Series series Currents in Reformational Thought
In Post-Truth? Facts and Faithfulness, Jeffrey Dudiak explores the fissures and fractures that vex our so-called "post-truth" era, searching for a deeper, dare we say truer, understanding of the cultural forces that have led North American society to become so polarized. Eschewing the kind of easy responses that trade pluralistic solidarity for tribalistic certainty, Dudiak diagnoses a deeper ... Read more

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In Post-Truth? Facts and Faithfulness, Jeffrey Dudiak explores the fissures and fractures that vex our so-called "post-truth" era, searching for a deeper, dare we say truer, understanding of the cultural forces that have led North American society to become so polarized. Eschewing the kind of easy responses that trade pluralistic solidarity for tribalistic certainty, Dudiak diagnoses a deeper
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A Natural History of the Future

What the Laws of Biology Tell Us about the Destiny of the Human Species

by Rob Dunn ...

“An arresting vision of this relentless natural world” (New York Times) by a leading ecologist, who urges us to heed nature’s iron lawsOur species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In  A Natural History of the Future, biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life ... Read more

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“An arresting vision of this relentless natural world” (New York Times) by a leading ecologist, who urges us to heed nature’s iron lawsOur species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In  A Natural History of the Future, biologist Rob Dunn argues that such efforts are futile. We may see ourselves as life
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The Attack Of The Killer Rhododendrons

My Obsessive Quest to Seek Out Alien Species

by Glen Chilton ...

Glen Chilton, the author of the rollicking Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour finalist The Curse of the Labrador Duck, returns with yet another quest, this time to seek out species ill-advisedly introduced into foreign environments.Chilton visits Ireland to witness how rhododendrons, an ornamental plant that escaped a private garden, now threaten to choke out the last of the great oak forests of the ... Read more

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Glen Chilton, the author of the rollicking Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour finalist The Curse of the Labrador Duck, returns with yet another quest, this time to seek out species ill-advisedly introduced into foreign environments.Chilton visits Ireland to witness how rhododendrons, an ornamental plant that escaped a private garden, now threaten to choke out the last of the great oak forests of the
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The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

by Zoë Schlanger ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri...
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La Terre inhabitable - Vivre avec 4°C de plus

by David Wallace-Wells ...

Translated by Cécile Leclère ...

Series series Arion
" La situation est pire, bien pire que ce que vous pouvez imaginer. Si votre inquiétude face au réchauffement climatique se résume à une crainte de la montée du niveau de la mer, vous ne faites qu'effleurer la surface des catastrophes à venir... "Écouter la science et faire connaître la vérité. David Wallace-Wells a décidé de se confronter aux réalités scientifiques du changement climatique. Non ... Read more

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" La situation est pire, bien pire que ce que vous pouvez imaginer. Si votre inquiétude face au réchauffement climatique se résume à une crainte de la montée du niveau de la mer, vous ne faites qu'effleurer la surface des catastrophes à venir... "Écouter la science et faire connaître la vérité. David Wallace-Wells a décidé de se confronter aux réalités scientifiques du changement climatique. Non
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The Great Lakes

The Natural History of a Changing Region

by Wayne Grady ...

The Great Lakes have been central to the development of eastern North America. In this beautifully designed, comprehensive gem of a guide to the ecosystem at the heart of Canada” (The Tyee), award-winning science and nature writer Wayne Grady makes scientific concepts accessible as he reveals how human impact has changed this life-giving region.The Great Lakes: A Natural History of a Changing ... Read more

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The Great Lakes have been central to the development of eastern North America. In this beautifully designed, comprehensive gem of a guide to the ecosystem at the heart of Canada” (The Tyee), award-winning science and nature writer Wayne Grady makes scientific concepts accessible as he reveals how human impact has changed this life-giving region.The Great Lakes: A Natural History of a Changing
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De wesp

De geheimen van een onmisbaar insect

Translated by Louise Koopman, Joost Pollmann ...

by Seirian Sumner ...

Eerste populair-wetenschappelijke boek over de wespOnmisbaar insect voor de biodiversiteitVenijnige en nutteloze insecten zijn het, vinden veel mensen. Wespen hebben niet bepaald een goed imago. Onterecht, want als insectenverdelgers en bestuivers zijn wespen net zo belangrijk voor ecosystemen en de biodiversiteit als bijvoorbeeld bijen, vlinders en kevers.De wesp vertoont eindeloze variaties in ... Read more

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Eerste populair-wetenschappelijke boek over de wespOnmisbaar insect voor de biodiversiteitVenijnige en nutteloze insecten zijn het, vinden veel mensen. Wespen hebben niet bepaald een goed imago. Onterecht, want als insectenverdelgers en bestuivers zijn wespen net zo belangrijk voor ecosystemen en de biodiversiteit als bijvoorbeeld bijen, vlinders en kevers.De wesp vertoont eindeloze variaties in
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Soils

Genesis and Geomorphology

by Michael L. Thompson, Randall J. Schaetzl ...

In its first edition, Soils established itself as the leading textbook in the fields of pedology and soil geomorphology. Expanded and fully updated, this second edition maintains its highly organized and readable style. Suitable as a textbook and a research-grade reference, the book's introductory chapters in soil morphology, mineralogy, chemistry, physics and organisms prepare the reader for the ... Read more

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In its first edition, Soils established itself as the leading textbook in the fields of pedology and soil geomorphology. Expanded and fully updated, this second edition maintains its highly organized and readable style. Suitable as a textbook and a research-grade reference, the book's introductory chapters in soil morphology, mineralogy, chemistry, physics and organisms prepare the reader for the
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Koala

The Extraordinary Life of an Enigmatic Animal

by Danielle Clode ...

**Winner of the 2023 Whitley Award for Popular EcologyA New Scientist Best Popular Science Book of the Year"This is the book I’ve been waiting for." —Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an OctopusAn Australian biologist delves into the extraordinary world of koalas, from their ancient ancestors to the current threats to their survival.**Koalas regularly appeared in Australian biologist Danielle ... Read more

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**Winner of the 2023 Whitley Award for Popular EcologyA New Scientist Best Popular Science Book of the Year"This is the book I’ve been waiting for." —Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an OctopusAn Australian biologist delves into the extraordinary world of koalas, from their ancient ancestors to the current threats to their survival.**Koalas regularly appeared in Australian biologist Danielle
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The Geese of Beaver Bog

by Bernd Heinrich ...

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A Mischief of Rats

A totally addictive British cozy mystery novel

by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett ...

Series Book 3 - A Dr Nell Ward Mystery
When a driver dies during a glamourous classic car event at her family's estate, Dr Nell Ward is in a race against time to uncover the truth and prevent the killer from making a speedy getaway...Back in her natural habitat, Dr Nell Ward heads to a woodland pond to survey local newt populations. She's shocked to discover a car submerged in the water - with the driver dead behind the wheel.Nell ... Read more

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When a driver dies during a glamourous classic car event at her family's estate, Dr Nell Ward is in a race against time to uncover the truth and prevent the killer from making a speedy getaway...Back in her natural habitat, Dr Nell Ward heads to a woodland pond to survey local newt populations. She's shocked to discover a car submerged in the water - with the driver dead behind the wheel.Nell
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L'invention du colonialisme vert. Pour en finir avec le mythe de l'Éden africain

by Guillaume Blanc, François-Xavier Fauvelle ...

L’histoire débute à la fin du XIXe siècle. Persuadés d’avoir retrouvé en Afrique la nature disparue en Europe, les colons créent les premiers parcs naturels du continent. Puis, au lendemain des années 1960, les anciens administrateurs coloniaux se reconvertissent en experts internationaux. Il faudrait sauver l’Éden ! Mais cette Afrique n’existe pas. Il n’y a pas de vastes territoires vierges de ... Read more

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L’histoire débute à la fin du XIXe siècle. Persuadés d’avoir retrouvé en Afrique la nature disparue en Europe, les colons créent les premiers parcs naturels du continent. Puis, au lendemain des années 1960, les anciens administrateurs coloniaux se reconvertissent en experts internationaux. Il faudrait sauver l’Éden ! Mais cette Afrique n’existe pas. Il n’y a pas de vastes territoires vierges de
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Water Diplomacy

A Principled and Pragmatic Approach

Edited by Shafiqul Islam, Kevin M. Smith ...

Series series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
This book introduces the concept of Water Diplomacy as a principled and pragmatic approach to problem-driven interdisciplinary collaboration, which has been developed as a response to pressing contemporary water challenges arising from the coupling of natural and human systems.The findings of the book are the result of a decade-long interdisciplinary experiment in conceiving, developing, and ... Read more

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This book introduces the concept of Water Diplomacy as a principled and pragmatic approach to problem-driven interdisciplinary collaboration, which has been developed as a response to pressing contemporary water challenges arising from the coupling of natural and human systems.The findings of the book are the result of a decade-long interdisciplinary experiment in conceiving, developing, and
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