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1	The Arid Lands more books like this by John Wesley Powell, Wallace Earle Stegner (Editor), John Vernon (Foreword by) "One of the most significant and seminal books ever written about the West, . . . the classic statement of the terms on which the West could be peopled."--Wallace Stegner (from the introduction). John Wesley Powell's arid lands report was the first to argue that the American West could not support a conventional system of agriculture and that its ... see all copies from $2.48! new only from $6.55! \| SVS
2	Plants for Dry Climates: How to Select, Grow & Enjoy more books like this by Mary Rose Duffield, Warren Jones "An indispensable reference to over 300 species of dry-climate plants, packed with full-color photos and easy-to-read charts." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.74! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Ortho's All about Dry Climate Gardening more books like this by Ortho Books (Creator) Techniques for landscapes and gardens that receive fewer than 20 inches of annual rainfall. Inspiring garden scenes in 17 statesafrom cold and warm deserts, dry grasslands, and Mediterranean climates. Selection guide details 85 trees, shrubs, and perennials appropriate for dry climates. Special chapter highlights efficient irrigation systems ... see all copies from $3.84! new only from $11.69! \| SVS
4	Rick Joy: Desert Works more books like this by Rick Joy, Steven Holl (Foreword by), Juhani Pallasmaa (Introduction by) Rick Joy builds with remarkable sensitivity, precision, and grace. The allure of his architecture is often quietly and seductively hidden in the sensual qualities of one's experiences: the sounds, smells, tactile qualities, and moods of his work. Granite crunching underfoot, the gentle trickle of water, and the lacy shadow of a mesquite tree all ... see all copies from $19.31! new only from $19.62! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Plants for Dry Climates: How to Select, Grow, and Enjoy, Revised Edition more books like this by Mary Rose Duffield, Warren Jones The classic color reference for choosing and tending plants that thrive in hot climates is now revised and expanded, featuring almost 450 plants in all, with 200 new to this edition. 400+ full-color illustrations throughout. see all copies from $8.90! new only from $13.18! \| SVS
6	Desert Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Vegetables, Flowers and Herbs in an Arid Climate more books like this by Cathy L Cromell, Lucy K Bradley, Linda A Guy Everything you need to know to grow fresh, tasty vegetables, fragrant herbs, and colorful flowers is included in "Desert Gardening for Beginners." The authors, all life-long gardeners, have translated the most current horticultural information from University of Arizona researchers into easy-to-understand language new gardeners. Included are three ... see all copies from $25.24!
7	Saharasia: The 4000 Bce Origins of Child-Abuse, Sex-Repression, Warfare and Social Violence, in the Deserts of the Old World more books like this by James Demeo Ancient humans were peaceful - modern violence is avoidable. That's the basic message contained in "Saharasia," a controversial "marriage of heresies" over 10 years in the making. Perhaps the most ambitious and systematic scientific evaluations of human behavior and history ever undertaken, with hundreds of maps and illustrations, reviewing ... see all copies from $28.00! new only from $36.66!
8	The arid zones more books like this by Kenneth Walton The hot and temperate deserts and their marginal steppe lands comprise one-third of the land surface of the world and are an increasingly critical area for the economic well-being of world populations. The remarkable mechanisms of floral, faunal, and human adaptation to the distinct and difficult environment of these arid zones, as well as the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $30.70! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Arid Lands more books like this by Jake Page see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Perennials for the Southwest: Plants That Flourish in Arid Gardens more books like this by Mary Irish, Gary Irish (Photographer) With inspired, practical information on how to design dry-climate gardens andan A-to-Z guide of the worthiest perennials, this book will help any gardenerwho has to contend with arid conditions. Full color. see all copies from $14.75! new only from $14.75! \| SVS
11	Dry: Life Without Water more books like this by Ehsan Masood (Editor), Professor Daniel Schaffer (Editor) Water is in the air we breathe and beneath the ground we walk on. The very substance of life, it makes up as much as 60 percent of the human body. And yet, for one billion people there is such a thing as life without water. These are the people we meet in "Dry"--those who live in the dry lands of Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas, eking ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.90! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Subtropical and Dry Climate Plants: The Definitive Practical Guide more books like this by Martyn Rix Climate change, the need to conserve water, and the desire for more exotic and dramatic plants--all of these are prompting gardeners to seek out new plants that thrive in subtropical or dry climates and microclimates. This book offers expert guidance and sensible advice on a wide range of plants--native to the Mediterranean region, California, ... see all copies from $7.60! new only from $7.60! \| SVS
13 view cover	Gardening in Dry Climates more books like this by Ortho Books, Scott Millard Gardening in dry climates requires special gardening techniques. However it's possible to have a lush and beautiful garden, once you know how. This guide to dry-country gardening provides tips for growing a variety of landscape plants and gardens in areas with alkaline soil, strong winds, temperature extremes, and little water. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98!
14 view cover	Life on the Edge: Sustaining Agriculture and Community Resources in Fragile Environments more books like this by N S Jodha This book deals with agriculture and community resource management in mountains and dry tropical areas. It covers famine, food security, and agricultural sustainability in fragile areas, common property resources, traditional systems of resource management, and their decline under changed circumstances. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.59!
15	Risk and Tenure in Arid Lands: The Political Ecology of Development in the Senegal River Basin more books like this by Thomas K. Park (Editor) see all copies from $2.09! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
16	The Plight and Promise of Arid Land Agriculture more books like this by C Wiley Hinman, Jack W Hinman The world's arid and semiarid lands are plagued by serious environmental problems and are deteriorating in their ability to sustain conventional crops. The authors discuss the plight of deteriorating arid lands and, more importantly, offer practical solutions for improved land and water usage and the use of alternative new crops for food, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.77! \| first editions
17 view cover	Sch-Mirage more books like this by Russell Clemings Desert irrigation, once a bright hope, now threatens to destroy the prosperity it was meant to create, according to this authoritative book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
18	Drylands Environmental Management more books like this by Peter Beaumont, Beaumont Peter Drylands, which cover over half of the world's area, have witnessed rapid development, exploitation and change with the discovery of mineral reserves, urbanization, and population growth. Environmental management is critical to the conservation and sustainable use of resources. Now available in paperback, this comprehensive book offers a ... see all copies from $4.88! new only from $55.62! \| SVS
19 view cover	Encyclopedia of Deserts more books like this by Michael A Mares Encyclopedia of Deserts represents a milestone: it is the first comprehensive reference to the deserts and semideserts of the world. Approximately 700 entries treat subjects ranging from desert survival to the way deserts are formed. Topics include biology (birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, invertebrates, plants, bacteria, physiology, ... see all copies from $4.05! new only from $27.99! \| first editions
20	Design for Arid Regions more books like this by Gideon S. Golany see all copies from $8.98! new only from $20.00! \| first editions
21	Coastal Deserts; Their Natural and Human Environments more books like this by David H. K. Amiran (Editor), Peru, Andrew H. Wilson (Editor) see all copies from $8.84! new only from $18.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Changing World: Deserts..(Ppr/Brd) more books like this by Silver Dolphin, Steve Parker Deserts & Dry Lands looks at some of the most unfriendly places on earth. Discover why deserts have developed where they are and why overfarming has caused them to spread. See how plants and animals cope with extreme temeratures and the lack of water. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99!
23 view cover	Ornamental Grasses for the Western Garden more books like this by Marilyn Raff Ornamental grasses are among the most popular elements of contemporary gardens. They are also water-wise additions to the western garden, key plants in drier climates where environmental factors can be extreme at times. Master Gardener, Marilyn Raff, shows how ornamental grasses, with their repetitive lines, colors, textures, height, and movement, ... see all copies from $15.39! new only from $15.39! \| SVS
24 view cover	It Rained on the Desert Today more books like this by Ken Buchanan, Debby Buchanan, Libba Tracy (Illustrator) This book celebrates the coming of rain after months of scorching desert days. Ages 4 and up. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $47.53! \| signed copies \| first editions
25	Semiarid Lands and Deserts: Soil Resource and Reclamation more books like this by J Skujins, Skujins J A compendium of current information on arid soils. Provides a comprehensive background of the various soils and biota of arid regions, as well as a detailed account of the current understanding of degradation processes, and includes methodologies for arid land maintenance and rehabilitation and for see all copies from $210.00! new only from $210.00! \| first editions

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