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1	Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--And How It Can Renew America more books like this by Thomas L Friedman add to wishlist Friedman's bestseller "The World Is Flat" has helped millions of readers to see globalization in a new way. Now the author brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy. see all copies from $2.21! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things more books like this by William McDonough, Michael Braungart add to wishlist A manifesto for a radically different philosophy and practice of manufacture and environmentalism "Reduce, reuse, recycle" urge environmentalists; in other words, do more with less in order to minimize damage. As William McDonough and Michael Braungart argue in their provocative, visionary book, however, this approach perpetuates a one-way, ... see all copies from $10.64! new only from $10.64! \| SVS
3	Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis more books like this by Albert Gore, Jr. add to wishlist It is now abundantly clear that we have at our fingertips all of the tools we need to solve the climate crisis. The only missing ingredient is collective will. Properly understood, the climate crisis is an unparalleled opportunity to finally and effectively address many persistent causes of suffering and misery that have long been neglected, and ... see all copies from $15.78! new only from $19.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	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 $6.19! new only from $8.52! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications more books like this by William P Cunningham add to wishlist Rather than the 25 to 30 chapters found in most environmental science textbooks, the authors have limited "Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications" to 15 chapters - perfect for the one-semester, non-majors environmental science course. True to its title, the goal of this concise text is to provide an up-to-date, introductory ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.54! \| SVS
6	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
7	A Sand County almanac, and Sketches here and there more books like this by Aldo Leopold add to wishlist Published to mark the centenary of the birth of Aldo Leopold, one of the world's foremost conservationists, this is a special edition of an outspoken and highly ethical view of America's relationship to the land. It is considered a seminal work of the environmental movement. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.59! \| first editions \| SVS
8	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 $19.11! \| first editions \| SVS
9	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 $2.50! new only from $3.60! \| first editions \| SVS
10	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 $47.00! new only from $96.40!
11 view cover	Inquiry Into Life more books like this by Sylvia S. Mader add to wishlist This book includes basic biological concepts and processes with a human emphasis. From the unique delivery of biology content, to the time tested art program, to the complete integration of the text with technology, Dr. Sylvia Mader has formed a teaching system that will both motivate and enable your students to understand and appreciate the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	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
13 view cover	Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Declineof America's Man-Made Landscape more books like this by James Kunstler add to wishlist This work tallies up the huge economic, social and spiritual costs that America is paying for its car-crazed lifestyle. It is also a wake-up call for citizens to reinvent the places where they live and work and to build communities that are once again worthy of their affection. see all copies from $2.28! new only from $6.35! \| signed copies \| SVS
14 view cover	Environment more books like this by Raven add to wishlist There is more to "Environment, 4e" by Raven and Berg than what you see in this text. An enhanced book-specific Web site will help you further examine critical environmental issues. The Web site offers a variety of activities to help you succeed in your course and additional tools that will help you make environmentally responsible choices. Online ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Geology and the Environment more books like this by Dr. Bernard W Pipkin add to wishlist Pipkin and Trent's Third Edition of GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards, processes, and resources that surround us. A true market leader, the book has an accessible and entertaining writing style, superior pedagogy, appropriate amount of detail and coverage, and tables that provide ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.89! \| SVS
16 view cover	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 $2.42! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Sustaining the Earth: An Integrated Approach more books like this by G Tyler Miller add to wishlist G. Tyler Miller's worldwide bestsellers have evolved right along with the changing needs of the diverse student population. Focused specifically on energizing and engaging materials for students, Miller and new coauthor Scott Spoolman have been at work scrutinizing every line - enhancing, clarifying, and streamlining to reduce word density as well ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	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
19 view cover	An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming more books like this by Albert Gore, Jr. add to wishlist Gore's bestselling book is now adapted for perhaps the most important audience of all: today's youth, who have no choice but to confront the planetary emergency head-on. Bursting with color photos, this book clearly explains global warming. (Environmental Studies) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Economy of Nature: Data Analysis Update more books like this by Robert E Ricklefs add to wishlist The classic introductory text offers a balanced survey of Ecology. It is best known for its vivid examples from natural history, comprehensive coverage of evolution and quantitative approach. Due to popular demand, the fifth edition update brings twenty new data analysis modules that introduce students to ecological data and quantitative methods ... see all copies from $3.95! new only from $39.75! \| SVS
21 view cover	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 $3.89! new only from $7.89! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Grandfather more books like this by Tom Brown, Jr. add to wishlist The true story of a Native American whose tribe roamed free, far from the chaos we call "civilization." His wisdom is a remarkable integration of different philosophies and of different peoples, tribes, and religions. Tom Brown, Jr., shares the insights of his beloved teacher--insights that speak to the eternal spirit within us all. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| SVS
23 view cover	Environment: The Science Behind the Stories more books like this by Jay Withgott add to wishlist The first edition of Environment: The Science behind the Stories made the biggest splash of any new entry in environmental science over the past thirty years. The newly revised Second Edition retains all the popular features of this landmark first edition--including its integrated central case study approach, and focus on current data and critical ... see all copies from $3.89! new only from $8.17! \| first editions \| SVS
24 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 $2.95! \| SVS
25 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

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