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1	Salt: A World History more books like this by Mark Kurlansky Homer called salt "a divine substance", while Plato described it as "especially dear to the gods". Kurlansky blends political, commercial, scientific, religious and culinary records into this history of the substance which he claims shaped civilization from the beginning. see all copies from $2.34! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Gemstones more books like this by Cally Hall This series of visual recognition guides are designed to make identification as simple and accurate as possible. Each volume contains clear photographs and artworks with text. This volume offers a guide to gemstones. see all copies from $5.84! new only from $11.52! \| SVS
3	Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness more books like this by Edward Abbey DESERT SOLITAIRE, widely considered to be one of Abbey's best books, is the account of two summers he spent in the canyon lands of southeastern Utah. First published in 1968, the book has acquired a huge following over the years, and stands as one of the author's most impassioned pleas for the preservation of the wilderness, and has become a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.94! \| first editions \| SVS
4	A Sand County Almanac: With Essays on Conservation from Round River more books like this by Aldo Leopold (Foreword by), Charles W Schwartz (Illustrator), Carolyn Clugston Leopold (Preface by) "We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir." San Francisco Chronicle These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape -- the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. A stunning tribute to our land and a bold ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.32! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Gemstones of the World more books like this by Walter Schumann This is the standard reference for over twenty years, now completely revised and updated with many new illustrations. "Gemstones of the World" is the most comprehensive and informative colour manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration the text provides an exact description of the particular ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.40! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet more books like this by Daniel B Botkin, Ph.D., Edward A Keller 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 $34.94! \| SVS
7	Crystal & Gem more books like this by Dr. R F Symes, R R Harding Part of the "Eyewitness Guide" series, this visual encyclopaedia identifies the many different crystals that exist, from the rare to the more common, together with the properties they hold. The illustrations show how crystals are mined and the book follows their path to the jewellers window. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	When the Rivers Run Dry: Water--The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by Fred Pearce In this groundbreaking book, veteran science correspondent Fred Pearce travels to more than thirty countries to examine the current state of crucial water sources. Deftly weaving together the complicated scientific, economic, and historic dimensions of the world water crisis, he provides our most complete portrait yet of this growing danger and ... see all copies from $4.27! new only from $9.15! \| first editions \| SVS
9	A Language Older Than Words more books like this by Derrick Jensen A cross between memoir and historical critique, Jensen's book, primarily a story of domestic abuse, sweeps far and wide in its discussions of environmental, social, and political excesses. see all copies from $5.83! new only from $14.46! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Secret Knowledge of Water: Discovering the Essence of the American Desert more books like this by Craig Childs Like the highest mountain peaks, deserts are environments that can be inhospitable even to the most seasoned explorers. Craig Childs, who has spent years in the deserts of the American West - as an adventurer, a river guide, and a field instructor in natural history - has developed a keen appreciation for these forbidding landscapes: their beauty, ... see all copies from $4.44! new only from $6.60! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire more books like this by Tom Zoellner In 2000, Tom Zoellner purchased a diamond engagement ring and proposed. His girlfriend said "Yes" and then suddenly, walked out of his life and made Tom the owner of a used engagement ring. Instead of hitting the self-help shelves of his local bookstore, he hit the road travelling to diamond mines in Africa, Canada, India, Brazil, and Russia to ... see all copies from $2.16! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Managing Our Natural Resources more books like this by William G Camp Newly updated and effectively illustrated, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to all facets of natural resource management. Designed to give students a solid understanding of issues involving the preservation, management, and conservation of natural resources, this wide-ranging text introduces them to such key areas as water, soils, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| SVS
13 view cover	Exploitation Conservation Preservation: A Geographic Perspective on Natural Resource Use more books like this by Susan L Cutter, William H Renwick This text presents a unique geographic approach to the environment and environmental policy. Cutter and Renwick integrate physical, economic, social and political considerations into the examination of the major natural resource issues facing the world today. The dynamic interplay between these factors causes continuing changes in methods and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.00! \| first editions
14 view cover	Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource more books like this by Marq de Villers De Villiers reports from hot spots as diverse as China, Las Vegas and the Middle East, where he has crafted a powerful narrative about the lifeblood of civilizations, the global consequences of human thirst, and solutions that may avert the coming water wars. 2 maps. see all copies from $3.26! new only from $9.98! \| SVS
15 view cover	Natural Resource Conservation: Management for a Sustainable Future more books like this by Daniel D Chiras, Ph.D., John P Reganold, Oliver S Owen For introductory-level, undergraduate courses in natural resource conservation, natural resource management, environmental science, and environmental conservation. This comprehensive text provides the ecological principles, policies, and practices to manage a sustainable future. It emphasizes practical, cost-effective, sustainable solutions to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $64.19!
16 view cover	Revenge of Gaia: Earth's Climate Crisis & the Fate of Humanity more books like this by James Lovelock The key insight of Gaia Theory is that the entire Earth functions as a single living super-organism. But according to James Lovelock, the theory's originator, that organism is now sick. It is running a fever born of increased atmospheric greenhouse gases. Earth will adjust to these stresses, but the human race faces a severe test. It is already ... see all copies from $3.11! new only from $3.11! \| SVS
17 view cover	Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession more books like this by Matthew Hart Hart, the New York correspondent for the Rapaport Diamond Reporter, offers this study on the iconic gemstone. DIAMOND examines the jewel's many facets from various takes, offering its scientific make-up, delving into its history, and exploring how this particular stone has influenced everything it has encountered, from business to mythology. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Environmental economics more books like this by Barry C Field, Field Barry Environmental Economics is an introduction to the basic principles of environmental economics as they have been developed in the past and as they continue to evolve. The examples discussed in this textbook represent only a sample of the full range of issues that actually exists. For this reason, the Fifth Edition sticks to the basic ideas and ways ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $31.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Simon and Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones more books like this by Curzio Cipriani "Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones" provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations from time immemorial. More than 450 brilliant photographs accompany profiles of each gem, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Environmental and Natural Resource Economics more books like this by Tom Tietenberg Environmental & Natural Resource Economics is the best-selling text for this course, offering a policy-oriented approach and introducing economic theory in the context of debates and empirical work from the field. Students leave the course with a global perspective of both environmental and natural resource economics. Tom Tietenberg and his new ... see all copies from $5.50! new only from $80.82! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Highland clearances. more books like this by John Prebble In the terrible aftermath of the moorland battle of Culloden, the Highlanders suffered at the hands of their own clan chiefs. Following his magnificent reconstruction of Culloden, John Prebble recounts how the Highlanders were deserted and then betrayed into famine and poverty. While their chiefs grew rich on meat and wool, the people died of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.33! \| first editions
22 view cover	Beyond Growth: The Economics of Sustainable Development more books like this by Herman E Daly In this title the author turns his attention to the major environmental debate surrounding 'sustainable development.' He argues that the idea of sustainable development--which has become a catchword of environmentalism and international finance--is being used in ways that are not only vacuous but wrong and dangerous. see all copies from $9.25! new only from $17.95! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle more books like this by David Wann In his bestseller "Affluenza," Wann diagnosed the debilitating disease of over-consumption. In his latest work, he shows readers how they can overcome this disease by investing in a variety of real wealth sources. see all copies from $5.50! new only from $8.64! \| SVS
24 view cover	National Gem Collection more books like this by Jeffrey E Post When a perfect mineral crystal has been cut and polished into a form of great beauty by a skilled craftsperson, it is called a gem. Gems are among the most charismatic objects in the history of the world, and are probably more valuable per volume than any other artifacts from or on the earth. In this book, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the ... see all copies from $4.26! new only from $7.14! \| first editions
25	Heaven is Under Our Feet more books like this by Don Henley (Editor), Dave Marsh (Editor) This is the book that commanded America's attention--and spearheaded the fight to save the cradle of the American environmental movement. Filled with moving, personal essays by concerned celebrities and thinkers, edited by Don Henley and Dave Marsh, it is a call to arms for anyone who cares about the environment and the future of the earth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions

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