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1	Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature more books like this by Janine M Benyus Biomimicry is a revolutionary new science that analyzes nature's best ideas--spider silk and eyes, seashells and brain cells, photosynthesis and DNA--and adapts them for human use. Janine Benyus takes us into the lab and out in the field with the maverick researchers who are discovering nature's ingenious solutions to the problem of human survival ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $8.35! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Control of Nature more books like this by John McPhee Concentrating on three contemporary stories of peoples battling against the earth and its elements, this book examines humankind's attempts to tame the forces of nature. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit more books like this by Albert Gore, Jr. (Read by) 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
4	Life on earth more books like this by Teresa Audesirk For one-semester courses in Introductory Biology for non-majors. Life on Earth, Fifth Edition, introduces students to biology through real-world applications and expanded human-interest case studies that run throughout each chapter. From the authors of the highly successful Biology: Life on Earth, Eighth Edition, Life on Earth, Fifth Edition, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Green Goes with Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet more books like this by Sloan Barnett Respected green correspondent Barnett provides a down-to-earth guide to understanding how to alter the home and guard loved ones from the harmful effects of everyday household items. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $12.00! \| SVS
6	Ecology: Concepts & Applications more books like this by Manuel C Molles, Jr. This introductory general ecology text features a strong emphasis on helping students grasp the main concepts of ecology while keeping the presentation more applied than theoretical. An evolutionary perspective forms the foundation of the entire discussion. The book begins with the natural history of the planet, considers portions of the whole in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $70.34! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Living in the Environment more books like this by G Tyler Miller 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 $5.49! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Dream of the Earth more books like this by Thomas Berry 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 $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens more books like this by Douglas W Tallamy With the accelerating pace of development and subsequent habitat disruption, the pressures on wildlife populations are greater than they have ever been in our nation's history. As Doug Tallamy has confirmed through extensive research, there is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife. When native plant species disappear ... see all copies from $16.49! new only from $20.46! \| SVS
10	Earth Prayers: From Around the World: 365 Prayers, Poems, and Invocations for Honoring the Earth more books like this by Elizabeth Roberts, Ed.D. (Editor), Elias L Amidon (Editor) In forest clearings, beneath star-filled skies, in cathedrals, and before the hearth...women and men have always given voice to the impulse to celebrate the world that surrounds and sustains them. Now, as we face a diminished present and an uncertain future, the need to honor the interconnection between people and the planet is heightened. From ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.21! \| first editions \| SVS
11 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) 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 $4.82! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival more books like this by Bernd Heinrich A visually stunning exploration of the mysteries of evolution focuses on the inherent winter survival tactics of animals, including flying squirrels, grizzly bears, torpid turtles, and even insects, revealing how these animals alter and adapt to a vast array of extraordinary conditions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.58! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	A Neotropical Companion: An Introduction to the Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems of the New World Tropics more books like this by John C Kricher, Andrea S Lejeune (Illustrator) "A Neotropical Companion" is an extraordinarily readable introduction to the American tropics, the lands of Central and South America, their remarkable rainforests and other ecosystems, and the creatures that live there. It is the most comprehensive one-volume guide to the Neotropics available today. Widely praised in its first edition, it remains ... see all copies from $3.10! new only from $16.30! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature more books like this by David T Suzuki In the ten years since The Sacred Balancewas first published, global warming has become a major issue as glaciers and polar ice caps have begun to melt at an alarming rate, populations of polar bears have dwindled, the intensity of hurricanes and tsunamis has drastically increased, coral bleaching is occurring globally, and the earth has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Green, Greener, Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-Smart Choices a Part of Your Life more books like this by Lori Bongiorno, Frances Beinecke (Foreword by) This indispensable resource helps readers decide how to best spend their time and money to protect the environment and offers flexible tips for everyday living, all categorized as "green," "greener," and "greenest." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms more books like this by Amy Stewart "Engrossing" (The Christian Science Monitor), "fascinating" (TimeOut New York), "delightfully nuanced" (Entertainment Weekly), "terrific" (New York Newsday), "inspiring" (Bust magazine). "You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible" (The New York Times). ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Ecology and Field Biology more books like this by Robert Leo Smith This engaging, conversational book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of ecology, including evolution, ecosystems, theory, practical applications, plants, and animals. Ecology and Field Biology, Fifth Edition features major shifts in the presentation of topics: two chapters on soil have been incorporated into one, while other various ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $52.63! \| first editions
18 view cover	Galapagos, a Natural History more books like this by Michael H Jackson Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of this book were sold. An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. Management and conservation of the ... see all copies from $20.42! new only from $23.51! \| SVS
19 view cover	Wetlands more books like this by William J Mitsch, James G Gosselink Praise for the previous editions of "Wetlands": 'Wetlands, the field of study, would not be what it is without "Wetlands", the book' - Bill Streever, "Wetlands", 2001. 'The Third Edition of this highly successful book manages to set new standards in presentation and content to confirm its place as the first point of reference for those working or ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.95! \| SVS
20 view cover	Essentials of Ecology more books like this by Colin R Townsend, Michael Begon "Essentials of Ecology" presents introductory ecology in an accessible, state-of-the-art format designed to cultivate the novice student's understanding of, and fascination with, the natural world. In a concise, engaging style, this text outlines the essential principles of ecology from the theoretical fundamentals to their practical applications. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.90! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Backyards more books like this by Sara Stein Sara Stein tells how people all over the country are becoming ecological gardeners, redesigning their gardens to welcome back the creatures that man has driven away. She also offers specific information on doing the same: how to collect wild seeds, plan a patio habitat, learn about the plants native to your region, how to deal with invasive plants ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Return to Wild America: A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul more books like this by Scott Weidensaul On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the publication of "Wild America," naturalist Scott Weidensaul retraces Roger Tory Peterson's and James Fisher's steps to tell the story of wild America today. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Reading the Forested Landscape: A Natural History of New England more books like this by Tom Wessels, Brian D Cohen (Illustrator), Ann H Zwinger (Foreword by) Landscape is much more than scenery to be observed or even terrain to be travelled, as this book shows the reader. Etched into the land is the history of how we have inhabited it, the storms and fires that have shaped it, and its response to these and other changes. Wessels teaches the reader to read a landscape the way we might solve a mystery. ... see all copies from $9.90! new only from $11.40! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology more books like this by John R Krebs, Nicholas B Davies The third edition of this successful textbook looks again at the influence of natural selection on behavior - an animal's struggle to survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, and maximizing reproductive success. However, in this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full colour photographs. In addition, ... see all copies from $14.45! new only from $42.07! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	A Primer of Ecology more books like this by Nicholas J Gotelli This volume presents a concise but detailed exposition of the most common mathematical models in population and community ecology. It is intended to demystify ecological models and the mathematics behind them by deriving the models from first principles. The book may be used as a self-teaching tutorial by students, as a primary textbook, or as a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.77! \| first editions

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