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1	The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal more books like this by Jared Diamond add to wishlist A provocative look at mankind's evolution from the ape into the complex creature we call human. By standards of other animals, our powerful civilization appears unique. So do many of our behaviors, including our sexual habits and the ways we select mates. Yet in many respects we are merely another species of ape--our genes are more than 98% ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.47! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists and the Ecology of New England more books like this by William Cronon add to wishlist This book offers an original and persuasive interpretation of the changing circumstances in New England's plant and animal communities that occurred with the shift from Indian to European dominance. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The World Without Us more books like this by Alan Weisman add to wishlist Weisman, an award-winning journalist, offers readers a penetrating--and sometimes terrifying--take on how the planet would respond without the relentless pressure of the human presence. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.10! \| first editions \| SVS
4	River Secrets more books like this by Shannon Hale add to wishlist Razo has no idea why he was chosen to be a soldier. He can barely swing a sword, and his brothers are forever wrestling him to the ground. Razo is sure it's out of pity that his captain asks him to join an elite mission--escorting the ambassador into Tira, Bayern's great enemy. But when the Bayern arrive in the strange southern country, Razo ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Old Turtle and the Broken Truth more books like this by Douglas Wood, Jon J Muth (Illustrator) add to wishlist This is a fable about love in which a young girl seeks knowledge from a wise old turtle. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $3.03! new only from $8.08! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Endgame, Volume 1: The Problem of Civilization more books like this by Derrick Jensen add to wishlist Building on a series of simple but increasingly provocative premises, Jensen leaves readers hoping for what may be inevitable: a return to agrarian communal life via the disintegration of civilization itself. see all copies from $8.99! new only from $12.54! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Endgame, Volume 2: Resistance more books like this by Derrick Jensen add to wishlist Incensed and hopeful, impassioned and lucid, this volume focuses on mankind'sability to adapt to the impending ecological revolution. see all copies from $9.33! new only from $12.54! \| SVS
8	Heatstroke: Nature in an Age of Global Warming more books like this by Anthony D Barnosky add to wishlist In 2006, one of the hottest years on record, a "pizzly" was discovered near the top of the world. Half polar bear, half grizzly, this never-before-seen animal might be dismissed as a fluke of nature. Anthony Barnosky instead sees it as a harbinger of things to come. In "Heatstroke," the renowned paleoecologist shows how global warming is ... see all copies from $16.00! new only from $16.00! \| SVS
9	Twenty Lessons in Environmental Sociology more books like this by Kenneth Alan Gould, Tammy L Lewis add to wishlist The most student-oriented book available for environmental sociology courses, Twenty Lessons in Environmental Sociology introduces undergraduates to the subject in a groundbreaking new way. Instead of compiling articles from professional journals, this innovative reader presents twenty classroom-tested "lessons" from dedicated, experienced ... see all copies from $23.50! new only from $33.37! \| first editions
10	Deep Ecology: Living as If Nature Mattered more books like this by Bill Devall, George Sessions add to wishlist Practicing is simple. Nothing forced, nothing violent, just settling into our place. "Deep ecology," a term originated in 1972 by Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess, is emerging as a way to develop harmony between individuals, communities and nature. DEEP ECOLOGY--the term and the book--unfolds the path to living a simple, rich life and shows how to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Radical Simplicity: Small Footprints on a Finite Earth more books like this by Jim Merkel, Vicki Robin (Foreword by) add to wishlist Imagine you are first in line at a potluck buffet. The spread includes not just food and water, but all the materials needed for shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education. How do you know how much to take? How much is enough to leave for your neighbours behind you -- not just the six billion people, but the wildlife, and the as-yet-unborn? In ... see all copies from $4.92! new only from $9.71! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Civilizations: Culture, Ambition, and the Transformation of Nature more books like this by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto add to wishlist This comparative study of world civilizations is organized thematically according to environmental features--rivers, woodlands, islands, deserts, etc.--which the author uses as organizers by which to find commonalities. see all copies from $2.35! new only from $7.25! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Earth Then and Now: Amazing Images of Our Changing World more books like this by Fred Pearce add to wishlist 300 before and after photographs that show how the world has changed. Each paired image is captioned and tells a story. Chapters include environmental change, industrialization, urbanization, natural disasters, war, travel and tourism. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Nature of Design: Ecology, Culture, and Human Intention more books like this by David W Orr add to wishlist The environmental movement has often been accused of being overly negative--trying to stop "progress." The Nature of Design, on the other hand, is about starting things, specifically an ecological design revolution that changes how we provide food, shelter, energy, materials, and livelihood, and how we deal with waste. Ecological design is an ... see all copies from $8.15! new only from $16.02! \| SVS
15 view cover	Paradise Found: Nature in America at the Time of Discovery more books like this by Steve Nicholls add to wishlist The first Europeans to set foot on North America stood in awe of the natural abundance before them. The skies were filled with birds, seas and rivers teemed with fish, and the forests were a hunter's dream, with populations of game too abundant and diverse to even fathom. It's no wonder these first settlers thought they had discovered a paradise ... see all copies from $19.95! new only from $21.02! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Human Impact on the Natural Environment: Past, Present, and Future more books like this by Andrew Goudie add to wishlist The new edition of this classic student text provides an up-to-date and comprehensive view of the major environmental issues facing the world today, and is an essential introduction to the past, present and future impact of humans on Earth. This book explores the impact of humans upon vegetation, animals, soils, water, landforms, and the ... see all copies from $15.76! new only from $43.74! \| SVS
17 view cover	The Making of the American Landscape more books like this by Michael P Conzen (Editor) add to wishlist A fascinating and comprehensive view of the cultural evolution of the American landscape is presented for the first time in this well illustrated book. Written by a team of leading scholars, its main purpose is to examine key historical forces in the settlement and human shaping of the land over the past 10,000 years, with an emphasis on the past ... see all copies from $3.77! new only from $34.98!
18 view cover	Environment more books like this by Laura K Egendorf add to wishlist Few issues stir up greater controversy than the health of the environment. The contributors to this volume explore key ecological issues in these chapters: Is There an Environmental Crisis? How Can Pollution Best Be Prevented? Is the American Lifestyle Bad for the Environment? Which Policies Will Best Improve the Environment? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.60!
19 view cover	The End of Nature: Tenth Anniversary Edition more books like this by Bill McKibben add to wishlist 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! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Enna Burning more books like this by S Hale add to wishlist Enna and Princess Isi became fast friends in "The Goose Girl," but after Isi married Prince Geric, Enna returned to the forest. Enna's simple life changes forever when she learns to wield fire and burn anything at will in this stunning companion novel. see all copies from $2.38! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Idea of Wilderness: From Prehistory to the Age of Ecology more books like this by Professor Max Oelschlaeger add to wishlist How has the concept of wild nature changed over the milennia? And what have been the environmental consequences? In a work of intellectual history, the author presents an examination of humankind's relationship with the natural world through the ages - from early teomism through Egyptian, Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian supernaturalism to the rise ... see all copies from $5.95! new only from $16.88! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Human, the Orchid, and the Octopus: Exploring and Conserving Our Natural World more books like this by Jacques Yves Cousteau, Susan Schiefelbein add to wishlist Part adventure story, part manifesto, this prescient, clear-sighted book, available for the first time in the United States, is a remarkable testament to the life and work of one of our greatest modern adventurers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Nature and madness more books like this by Paul Shepard add to wishlist Through much of history, humanity's relationship with the earth has been plagued by ambivalence - while enjoying and appreciating the forces of nature, we have also sought to plunder, alter and control them. The author of this study uncovers the cultural roots of our ecological crisis. see all copies from $14.59! new only from $24.26! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions more books like this by John T Hardy add to wishlist Human-induced climate change is a serious concern, drawing increasing attention from the media, policy makers and citizens around the world. This comprehensive and thought-provoking volume explains in easily understandable language the potential effects of climate change on our planet and our lives. "Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions" ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $53.56! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Earth Transformed more books like this by Andrew Goudie add to wishlist The Earth Transformed answers the need for a concise, non-technical introduction to the ways in which the natural environment has been and is being affected by human activities. It is simply and engagingly written, and illustrated with maps, diagrams, figures and photographs. Among the subjects described and considered by the authors are ... see all copies from $3.58! new only from $49.99! \| SVS

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