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1	Ishmael more books like this by Daniel Quinn add to wishlist A man and a gorilla set out on an intellectual adventure and in the process define what it means to be a human being. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections and Solutions more books like this by G Tyler Miller add to wishlist Miller's "Living In The Environment, 15th Edition" is the most comprehensive and up-to-date environmental science text on the market. It has the most balanced approach to environmental science instruction, with bias-free comparative diagrams throughout and a focus on prevention of and solutions to environmental problems. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $45.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature more books like this by Janine M Benyus add to wishlist The author takes the reader into the lab and out in the field with the maverick researchers who are discovering in nature ingenious solutions to human problems: studying leaves to learn how to make microscopic solar "power packs" that will clean up toxic spills and light our homes; harnessing DNA's coding power to make blindingly fast computers; ... see all copies from $8.50! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Ecological imperialism the biological expansion of Europe, 900-1900 more books like this by Crosby add to wishlist People of European descent form the bulk of the population in most of the temperate zones of the world - North America, Australia and New Zealand. The military successes of European imperialism are easy to explain; in many cases they were a matter of firearms against spears. But, as Alfred Crosby maintains in this highly original and fascinating ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.83! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World more books like this by Bjorn Lomborg add to wishlist The Skeptical Environmentalist challenges widely held beliefs that the environmental situation is getting worse and worse. The author, himself a former member of Greenpeace, is critical of the way in which many environmental organisations make selective and misleading use of the scientific evidence. Using the best available statistical information ... see all copies from $2.90! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Environmental Science: Problems, Concepts, and Solutions more books like this by G Tyler Miller, Scott Spoolman add to wishlist Environmental issues affect every part of your life. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: WORKING WITH THE EARTH, Twelfth Edition, shows you how nature works, how we interact with it, and how we have sustained--and can continue to sustain--our relationship with the earth by applying natureas lessons to our economies and individual lifestyles. This central theme ... see all copies from $34.87! new only from $108.45! \| SVS
7	An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do about It more books like this by Albert Gore, Jr. add to wishlist Published to tie in to a documentary film of the same name, "An Inconvenient Truth" is Gore's battle cry about what needs to be done about global warming. 75 illustrations. (Environmental Studies) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	My Ishmael more books like this by Daniel Quinn add to wishlist The sequel to Quinn's earlier novel, "Ishmael", which won Ted Turner's $500,000 prize for a work of fiction that proposed the best solution to the problems of today's world. This book, like its predecessor, is essentially a lecture, by a wise and compassionate gorilla, on how to live. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $7.91! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Environmental Science Working with the Earth more books like this by G Miller add to wishlist This text presents a shorter alternative to Miller's "Living in the Environment", the foundational text for the environmental science course. Both texts aim to offer a developed art program, writing that communicates scientific information clearly and effectively, and up-to-date coverage of the subject. The flexible organization allows for the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future more books like this by Thomas Berry add to wishlist In his magnum opus, one of the most eminent cultural historians of our time outlines society's role in saving itself and the earth, and our need as individuals to experience creation as a source of wonder and delight rather than a commodity for our personal use. see all copies from $4.13! new only from $7.93! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet more books like this by Daniel B Botkin, Ph.D., Edward A Keller add to wishlist For more than two decades, Botkin has helped environmental scientists apply ecological science to environmental management. Updated and revised to include the latest research in the field, the seventh edition continues to present a balanced analytical and interdisciplinary approach to the field. It emphasizes the scientific process throughout to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| SVS
12 view cover	Environmental Science: A Global Concern more books like this by William P Cunningham add to wishlist "Environmental Science: A Global Concern, Tenth Edition", is a comprehensive presentation of environmental science for non-science majors which emphasizes critical thinking, environmental responsibility, and global awareness. This book is intended for use in a one- or two-semester course in environmental science, human ecology, or environmental ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.35! \| first editions
13 view cover	Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World more books like this by Alan Weisman add to wishlist In the late 1960s, a young Colombian named Paolo Lugari developed what would become one of the world's most celebrated examples of sustainable living. Featuring a new Afterword by the author, this anniversary edition describes how Gaviotas has progressed over the past decade. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.90! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community more books like this by David C Korten add to wishlist In his classic international bestseller, "When Corporations Rule the World," David Korten exposed the destructive and oppressive nature of the global corporate economy and helped spark a global resistance movement. Now, he shows that the problem runs deeper than corporate domination -- with far greater consequences. Korten argues that global ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Design with Nature more books like this by Ian L McHarg add to wishlist "In presenting us with a vision of organic exuberance and human delight, which ecology and ecological design promise to open up for us, McHarg revives the hope for a better world." -Lewis Mumford "...important to America and all the rest of the world in our struggle to design rational, wholesome, and productive landscapes." -Laurie Olin, Hanna ... see all copies from $9.75! new only from $35.97! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action more books like this by J Matthew Sleeth, Richard Cizik, Rev. (Foreword by) add to wishlist J. Matthew Sleeth was living the American dream as a medical chief of staff-until the increasing number of chronic illnesses he was witnessing gave him a new environmental awareness. In this book, Sleeth shares his family's journey to simplicity, stronger relationships, and richer spiritual lives, and relates a prescription for sustainable living. see all copies from $3.81! new only from $4.79! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: Revised and Updated: The Fate of the World and What We Can Do Before It's Too Late more books like this by Thom Hartmann add to wishlist In this passionate and visionary call to enlightened consciousness, Hartmann combines spirituality and ecology to point the way to a luminous future for the planet. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $7.95! \| SVS
18 view cover	Something New Under the Sun: An Environmental History of the Twentieth-Century World more books like this by J R McNeill, Paul M Kennedy (Foreword by) add to wishlist A historian traces the 20th-century's impact on soil, air, and water. He looks at the political decisions behind the ecological crisis, and reviews the history of the environmental movement. see all copies from $2.98! new only from $9.70! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Dream of the Earth more books like this by Thomas Berry add to wishlist This acclaimed inaugural volume of the "Sierra Club Nature and Natural Philosophy Library" considers our ecological fate from a species perspective, the way "The Fate of the Earth" viewed our prospects for nuclear annihilation. Thomas Berry's seminal thesis proposes a universal 'biocratic' criterion to evaluate human history, development, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: Waking Up to Personal and Global Transformation more books like this by Thom Hartmann add to wishlist The world is reaching crisis point, as population growth escalates out of control, and species and cultures are being destroyed. With humans across the globe encroaching further and further upon Earth's resources, the realisation that the supply is finite has dawned and we now face the urgent dilemma of knowing how to create a sustainable future ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.38! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Awakening Spirits more books like this by Tom Brown, Jr. add to wishlist One of America's most acclaimed outdoorsmen shares the meditation exercises and spiritual skills taught to students in his Tracker classes. Based on the wisdom of his greatest teacher, the Native American known as Grandfather, Awakeneing Spiritssets forth techniques that foster insight, intuition, and healing. see all copies from $3.81! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Living in the Environment more books like this by G Tyler Miller add to wishlist Miller's LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT is the book that defined the Environmental Science course. This significantly revised Twelfth edition incorporates the most talked-about and notable developments today, reflecting major shifts in environmental education and environmental policy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.99! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Coming of the Cosmic Christ more books like this by Matthew Fox add to wishlist Names, describes, and celebrates a religious transformation in the making that the author predicts will pave the way toward a spiritual renaissance powerful enough to heal the earth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit more books like this by Albert Gore, Jr. add to wishlist Global warming. The deteriorating ozone layer. The rapid destruction of the world's rain forests. Rising carbon dioxide levels. This bestselling work on our planet's environmental crisis gives a shocking account of just how serious all of these problems have become. New foreword by the author. Illustrations and photos. (Environmental Issues) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective more books like this by Anne Nadakavukaren add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.73! \| SVS

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