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1	Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future more books like this by Bill McKibben In this powerful and provocative manifesto, Bill McKibben offers the biggest challenge in a generation to the prevailing view of our economy. For the first time in human history, he observes, "more" is no longer synonymous with "better" indeed, for many of us, they have become almost opposites. McKibben puts forward a new way to think about the ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $8.08! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The end of nature more books like this by Bill McKibben This is an examination of man's new relationship with nature ranging from consequences of the greenhouse effect, global heating, changing weather patterns, rising sea levels and evaporating rivers to changes in the world's economic and political power structure. The author sees this new phase in our planet's history as profoundly sad as the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.67! \| first editions \| SVS
3	American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau more books like this by Bill McKibben Author and activist McKibben gathers the essential American writings that changed the way the public looks at the natural world. "American Earth" features essays by Walt Whitman, Rachel Carson, Barbara Kingsolver, Michael Pollan, and dozens more. see all copies from $22.35! new only from $24.00! \| SVS
4	Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case for a More Joyful Christmas more books like this by Bill McKibben From America's most esteemed environmental author comes a timely and provocative book that addresses an issue of concern to all: the evolution of Christmas from a spiritual, religious, and renewing celebration to an often crass, highly materialistic orgy of shopping and having. 2-color throughout. see all copies from $5.70! new only from $7.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Enough: Staying Human in an Engineered Age more books like this by Bill McKibben Passionate, succinct, chilling, closely argued, sometimes hilarious, touchingly well-intentioned, and essential." --Margaret Atwood, "The New York Review of Books" Nearly fifteen years ago, in "The End of Nature," Bill McKibben demonstrated that humanity had begun to irrevocably alter and endanger our environment on a global scale. Now he turns ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age more books like this by Maggie Jackson, Bill McKibben (Foreword by) We have vast oceans of information at our disposal, yet increasingly we seek knowledge with brief glimpses at the Yahoo headlines while juggling other tasks. We are networked as never before, but we tend to communicate even with our most intimate friends and family via instant messaging, email, and fleeting face-to-face moments that are ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.57! \| SVS
7	The Age of Missing Information more books like this by Bill McKibben The author of The End of Nature asks an intriguing question: Which provides more "information", 103 cable channels showering us with beguiling factoids--or a weekend in the woods? McKibben's work will forever alter our view of TV and the world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.73! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Hope, Human and Wild: True Stories of Living Lightly on the Earth more books like this by Bill McKibben Bill McKibben goes searching for signs of hope in three corners of the world: the astonishingly livable city of Curitiba, in Brazil; the Indian state of Kerala, where the citizens enjoy a life expectancy and literacy rate far above those in the rest of India; and the ecologically-recovering Adirondacks, where he lives. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Wandering Home: A Long Walk Across America's Most Hopeful Landscape: Vermont's Champlain Valley and New York's Adirondacks more books like this by Bill McKibben The bestselling author of "The End of Nature" walks from his current home in Vermont to his former home in the Adirondacks and reflects on the two landscapes, places of diverse human habitation and pure wilderness that share a border. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	A Spring Without Bees: How Colony Collapse Disorder Has Endangered Our Food Supply more books like this by Michael Schacker, Bill McKibben (Foreword by) Melding science and politics, Schacker investigates why bees are disappearing at alarming rates and examines the many potential causes. Like "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Silent Spring," this work is a compelling cautionary tale and a clarion call for action. see all copies from $18.71! new only from $18.71! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The End of Nature: Tenth Anniversary Edition more books like this by Bill McKibben An impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change, arguing eloquently the necessity of a fundamental shift in the way mankind relates to nature. Printed on recycled paper. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	The Bill McKibben Reader: Pieces from an Active Life more books like this by Bill McKibben For the first time, the best of McKibben's essays--fiery, magical, and infused with his uniquely soulful investigations of modern life--are collected in a single volume. see all copies from $6.95! new only from $10.38! \| SVS
13 view cover	Climate Solutions: A Citizen's Guide more books like this by Peter Barnes, Bill McKibben (Foreword by) Author and entrepreneur Barnes shares what he's learned from discussions of global warming because the climate crisis must be solved now, and popular understanding is a pre-requisite to getting a solution that actually solves the problem. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $4.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Welcome to Doomsday more books like this by Bill Moyers, Bill McKibben (Preface by) This text is an investigation into the coupling of ideology and theology, in particular the intrusion of religion into political life, in America today. It is a passionate call to save the planet from the forces not only of greed and exploitation but from those who associate its destruction with a spiritual apocalypse. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| SVS
15 view cover	Earth Under Fire: How Global Warming Is Changing the World more books like this by Gary Braasch, Bill McKibben (Afterword by) Six years ago, award-winning photojournalist Gary Braasch began an extraordinary journey around the world to observe and document environmental changes resulting from the warming of our climate. In this stunning, eye-opening book, he brings us along to witness firsthand what he saw as he crossed both the Antarctic and Arctic Circles, trekked above ... see all copies from $5.50! new only from $25.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Wild Within: Adventures in Nature and Animal Teachings more books like this by Paul Rezendes, Bill McKibben (Foreword by) Filled with provocative lessons from the wilderness, "The Wild Within" shows readers how to turn off their conscious minds and use their deeper intelligence to enter a state of oneness with the environment. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
17 view cover	Long Distance: A Year of Living Strenuously more books like this by Bill McKibben This text documents Bill McKribbens year as an imposter of sorts in the demanding world of competitive skiing. In his late 30s McKribben decided to test his body. He decided upon cross-country skiing. He took a year out and trained full-time - with the help of a coach/guru - putting in hours and miles typical of an Olympic athlete. McKribben's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.43! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Backwoods Ethics: A Guide to Low-Impact Camping and Hiking more books like this by Laura Waterman, Guy Waterman, Bill McKibben (Foreword by) When "Backwood Ethics" was first published in 1979, the Watermans' "new ethic" was enthusiastically received by environmentalists, hikers, and wilderness managers. This expanded edition brings the basics of low-impact hiking, camping and cooking, and alpine management into the 21st century. Here the authors take a fresh look at ways to protect the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.98! \| SVS
19 view cover	Mighty Giants: An American Chestnut Anthology by Chris Bolgiano (Editor), Glenn Novak (Editor), Bill McKibben (Foreword by) see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.00!
20 view cover	Ecopreneuring: Putting Purpose and the Planet Before Profits more books like this by John Ivanko, Lisa Kivirist, Bill McKibben (Foreword by) Powerful social trends towards green living, relocalisation and self-sufficiency have fanned the fires of would-be ecopreneurs in North America, driving a shift towards prioritising purpose over profits, and building community over building market share. A nation of 9 to 5-ers is giving way to a spirited bunch of innovators, searching for ways to ... see all copies from $8.96! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
21 view cover	Maybe One: A Personal and Environmental Argument for Single-Child Families more books like this by Bill McKibben Author Bill McKibben takes on the controversial issue of population. He argues that the human population of Earth has reached its practical limit, and therefore, having only one child per family may be most realistic method of population control. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook for Taking Action in Your Community more books like this by Bill McKibben Hurricane Katrina. A rapidly disappearing Arctic. The warmest winter on the American East Coast in recorded history. The leading scientist at NASA warns that we have only ten years to reverse climate change; the British government's report on global warming estimates that the financial impact will be greater than the Great Depression and both ... see all copies from $2.50! new only from $2.50! \| SVS
23 view cover	Wilderness Comes Home more books like this by Christopher McGrory Klyza (Editor), Bill McKibben (Epilogue by) The first book to look at wilderness in the northeastern US, Wilderness Comes Home features a new approach based on ecological reserve design to protect biological diversity, rewilding and restoring lands to wilderness, and embedding wilderness in a landscape of sustainably managed farmland and forestland. It addresses major theoretical and ... see all copies from $3.01! new only from $6.67! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The David Suzuki Reader: A Lifetime of Ideas from a Leading Activist and Thinker more books like this by David T Suzuki, Bill McKibben (Foreword by) In these provocative essays--some reprinted, other previously unpublished--Suzuki explores the limits of knowledge and the connectedness of all things and looks unflinchingly at the destructive forces of globalization, political shortsightedness, and greed. see all copies from $8.95! new only from $14.19! \| signed copies \| SVS
25 view cover	Water Consciousness: How We All Have to Change to Protect Our Most Critical Resource more books like this by Tara Lohan (Editor), Bill McKibben, Vandana Shiva "Water Consciousness" is designed to change the way people think about water. It explores all aspects of the water crisis and what can be done about it. Compelling contributions by Bill McKibben, Maude Barlow, Vandana Shiva, and other top environmental writers explain the problem and inspire readers to action, with essays on privatization and ... see all copies from $11.94! new only from $12.86! \| SVS

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