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1	Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization more books like this by Lester R Brown add to wishlist The world faces many environmental trends of disruption and decline. The scale and complexity of issues facing our fast-forward world have no precedent. With "Plan A", business as usual, we have neglected these issues overly long. In "Plan B 3.0", Lester R. Brown warns that the only effective response now is a Second World War-type mobilisation ... see all copies from $3.83! new only from $7.90! \| signed copies \| SVS
2	When the Rivers Run Dry: Water--The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by Fred Pearce add to wishlist 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 $6.12! new only from $9.76! \| SVS
3	Dead Pool: Lake Powell, Global Warming, and the Future of Water in the West more books like this by James Lawrence Powell add to wishlist Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? In a provocative exploration of the past, present, and future of water in the West, James Lawrence Powell begins at Lake Powell, the vast reservoir that has become an emblem of this story. At present, Lake Powell is less than half full. ... see all copies from $14.95! new only from $17.24! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do about It more books like this by Robert Jerome Glennon add to wishlist From the author of "Water Follies," Robert Glennon captures the irony--and tragedy--of America's water crisis in a book that is both frightening and wickedly comical. From manufactured snow for tourists in Atlanta to trillions of gallons of water flushed down the toilet each year, "Unquenchable" reveals the heady extravagances and everyday ... see all copies from $19.79! new only from $20.31! \| SVS
5	Earth Ponds Sourcebook: The Pond Owner's Manual and Resource Guide more books like this by Tim Matson add to wishlist Loaded with sound, expert advice, Tim Matson's second book on ponds explains how to build a pond for very little money, then how to get the fullest enjoyment possible from your "cloud in the earth". Among the helpful topics covered are plants to attract wildlife, pumps, liners for goldfish, algae and crawfish, and much more. Matson's first book on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.76! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S. more books like this by Cynthia Barnett add to wishlist Florida's parched swamps and sprawling subdivisions set the stage for a look at water crisis throughout the American East, from water-diversion threats in the Great Lakes to tapped-out freshwater aquifers along the Atlantic seaboard. Part investigative journalism, part environmental history, "Mirage" shows how the eastern half of the nation - ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $13.97! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Every Drop for Sale more books like this by Jeffrey Rothfeder add to wishlist Jeffrey Rothfeder presents evidence for what he considers to be the 21st century's biggest global concern: water. He describes the growing shortage of consumable water around the world and, by consequence, the political and technological groups that are bracing for a water crisis, as well as the varying philosophies on dealing with such a shortage ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Principles of Water Resources: History, Development, Management, and Policy more books like this by Thomas V Cech add to wishlist This work is a comprehensive look at our most precious resource. With its broad coverage of the history of water availability and use, as well as government development, management, and policy of water usage, Thomas Cech's "Principles of Water Resources, Second Edition" is ideal for students from a wide range of backgrounds. Throughout the text, ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $16.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Water Wars: Drought, Flood, Folly and the Politics of Thirst more books like this by Diane Raines Ward add to wishlist WATER WARS tackles the growing global concern over the availability of water as the world's population increases. Ward examines the water policies of various countries, chronicling their success and failures in their efforts to ensure water flows for business and agriculture. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.64! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Hope is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds more books like this by Christopher Cokinos add to wishlist A compelling blend of science, history, politics, and memoir, this book draws on previously unpublished photos and original documents to shed light on extinct North American bird species and the reasons behind their demise. This uplifting narrative coincides with the 100th anniversary of the shooting of the last wild Passenger Pigeon. 30 photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.89! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Water Follies: Groundwater Pumping and the Fate of America's Fresh Waters more books like this by Robert Glennon add to wishlist WATER FOLLIES analyzes the squandering of American groundwater, from Minnesota to Texas, arguing that water usage is currently at an irrationally unsustainable rate, wreaking potentially irreparable environmental damage. Glennon examines the various industries that contribute to this depletion and what can be done to remedy it see all copies from $12.50! new only from $18.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Water: The Drop of Life more books like this by Peter Swanson, Professor Mikhail Gorbachev (Foreword by) add to wishlist In this companion to the Public Television Series, Swanson takes a global approach as he explores the projected scarcity of water by the year 2025, when almost one-fourth of the world's population may suffer severe shortages. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Dam!: Water, Power, Politics, and Preservation in Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite National Park more books like this by John W Simpson add to wishlist Simpson takes readers through the tangle of intrigues surrounding the Hetch Hetchy dam project in Yosemite National Park that played out in Congress, in San Francisco's City Hall and its corporate boardrooms and in the national media. see all copies from $5.44! new only from $14.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Water Consciousness: How We All Have to Change to Protect Our Most Critical Resource more books like this by Tara Lohan (Editor), Bill McKibben, Vandana Shiva add to wishlist "Water Consciousness" is designed to change the way people think about water. It explores all aspects of the water crisis and what we can do about it. Compelling contributions by Bill McKibben, Maude Barlow, Vandana Shiva, Wenonah Hauter, Sandra Postel, Tony Clarke and other top environmental writers explain the problems and inspire readers to ... see all copies from $18.34! new only from $18.75!
15	Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide more books like this by Tim Matson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Introduction to Water in California more books like this by David Carle add to wishlist The food each of us consumes per day represents an investment of 4,500 gallons of water, according to the California Farm Bureau. In this densely populated state where it rains only six months out of the year, where does all that water come from? This thoroughly engaging, concise book tells the story of California's most precious resource, tracing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.65! \| SVS
17 view cover	Water Crystals: Making the Quality of Water Visible more books like this by Andreas Schulz add to wishlist -- Quality of water is a major issue for the twenty-first century -- Shows how different types of water have different characteristics -- Makes water properties visible through beautiful crystal photographs The quality of our water, especially our drinking water, is becoming an increasingly important issue. In this book, Andreas Schulz uses a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99!
18 view cover	Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble more books like this by Lester Russell Brown add to wishlist Lester Brown notes that if the environmental trends of recent decades continue, the global economy will soon begin to unravel. The food sector, he believes, is the most vulnerable. Record-high temperatures and falling water tables are already taking the edge off grain harvests in some countries, including China, the world's largest grain producer. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Wastewater Treatment Plants: Planning, Design, and Operation more books like this by Syed R Qasim add to wishlist Step-by-step procedures for planning, design, construction and operation: Health and environment Process improvements Stormwater and combined sewer control and treatment Effluent disposal and reuse Biosolids disposal and reuse On-site treatment and disposal of small flows Wastewater treatment plants should be designed so that the ... see all copies* from $75.63! new only from $128.51! \| SVS
20 view cover	Why should I save water? more books like this by Jen Green, Mike Gordon (Illustrator) add to wishlist Part of a child's development is asking questions and learning about the environment. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book shows the importance of saving water. For ages 4 to 8. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
21 view cover	Practical Manual of Groundwater Microbiology more books like this by D Roy Cullimore add to wishlist This book addresses the microbiological events that can occur in groundwaters. These include the phenomena of biofouling, corrosivity, biodegradation, and shifts in hydraulic transmissivity that can be linked to microbial events. The book emphasizes the form in which microbial events occur (for example, biofilm formation), activities become ... see all copies from $14.36! new only from $116.16!
22 view cover	Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring: An Environmental Education Program for Schools more books like this by Mark Mitchell add to wishlist see all copies from $3.46! new only from $38.00!
23 view cover	Drip! Drop!: How Water Gets to Your Tap more books like this by Barbara Seuling, Nancy Tobin (Illustrator) add to wishlist It's getting dark. You flick a switch. The room lights up. Electricity made it happen. But how? Jojo and her zany dog, Willy, are back for their second book in this fun-filled introduction to electricity. Jgjo's lively explanations of the discovery of electricity and how it works and Nancy Tobin's colorful illustrations provide facts and fun. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.82! \| SVS
24 view cover	A Cool Drink of Water more books like this by Barbara Kerley add to wishlist A COOL DRINK OF WATER looks at the global resource of water in simple, evocative language by focusing on the act of drinking water all over the world. Water is "Squeezed from a bottle/A burlap bag/Sipped from a thin, tin cup/Shared in a family/Shared with a friend/A cool drink of water." This lyrical text is paired with stunning National ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| SVS
25 view cover	Thirst for Growth: Water Agencies as Hidden Government in California more books like this by Robert Gottlieb, Margaret Fitzsimmons add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.69! \| first editions

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