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  • Aridity

    Droughts and Human Development

    Translated by T.O.E. Reimer ...
    by Monique Mainguet ...
    At the intersection of environmental science and human biology this book deals with dry ecosystems - aridity, droughts, wind and its influence on soils and regulation - the societies affected by these ecosystems, and the inventiveness of those living under these conditions. These environments are the basis of nomad existence, of irrigated agriculture and of the first civilisations dependent on ... Read more

    $179.99 CAD

  • Desertification

    Natural Background and Human Mismanagement

    by Monique Mainguet ...
    Series series Springer Study Edition
    After UNCED (United Conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, July 1992), a second edition of Desertification was necessary. About 150 corrections, amendments and additions take scientific progress into account. The author also presents an updated chapter in which the results of UNCED are analyzed.This book aims at an understanding of what is commonly called "desertification" - a ... Read more

    $115.99 CAD

  • Desertification

    Natural Background and Human Mismanagement

    by Monique Mainguet ...
    Series Book 9 - Springer Series in Physical Environment
    Controversial, and often discussed with passion and vehemence, desertification is a problem on whose solution the survival of millions of humans is dependent. This book aims at an understanding of what is commonly called "desertification" - a term which has a connotation of irreversibility, spreading and emergence of desert-like landscapes: "land degradation" is proposed to replace it. The purpose ... Read more

    $98.99 CAD

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    Six Degrees of Climate Emergency

    by Mark Lynas ...
    This book must not be ignored. It really is our final warning.Mark Lynas delivers a vital account of the future of our earth, and our civilisation, if current rates of global warming persist. And it’s only looking worse.We are living in a climate emergency. But how much worse could it get? Will civilisation collapse? Are we already past the point of no return? What kind of future can our children ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

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  • Harvesting the Biosphere

    What We Have Taken from Nature

    by Vaclav Smil ...
    An interdisciplinary and quantitative account of human claims on the biosphere's stores of living matter, from prehistoric hunting to modern energy production.The biosphere—the Earth's thin layer of life—dates from nearly four billion years ago, when the first simple organisms appeared. Many species have exerted enormous influence on the biosphere's character and productivity, but none has ... Read more

    $36.79 CAD

  • Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory

    Second Edition

    Edited by Eric Delson, Ian Tattersall, John Van Couvering, Alison S. Brooks ...
    Praise for the first edition: "The most up-to-date and wide-ranging encyclopedia work on human evolution available."--American Reference Books Annual "For student, researcher, and teacher...the most complete source of basic information on the subject."--Nature "A comprehensive and authoritative source, filling a unique niche...essential to academic libraries...important for large public libraries. ... Read more

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  • Ecology of Fresh Waters

    A View for the Twenty-First Century

    by Brian R. Moss ...
    This new edition of an established textbook provides a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to rivers, lakes and wetlands, and was written as the basis for a complete course on freshwater ecology. Designed for undergraduate and early postgraduate students who wish to gain an overall view of this vast subject area, this accessible guide to freshwater ecosystems and man's activities will also ... Read more

    $90.99 CAD

  • A World Without Soil

    The Past, Present, and Precarious Future of the Earth Beneath Our Feet

    by Jo Handelsman, Kayla Cohen ...
    A scientist’s manifesto addressing a soil loss crisis accelerated by poor conservation practices and climate changeThis book by celebrated biologist Jo Handelsman lays bare the complex connections among climate change, soil erosion, food and water security, and drug discovery.Humans depend on soil for 95 percent of global food production, yet let it erode at unsustainable rates. In the United ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

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  • Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources

    by Donald L. Grebner, Pete Bettinger, Jacek P. Siry ...
    Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources presents a broad overview of the profession of forestry. The book details several key fields within forestry, including forest health, economics, policy, utilization, and forestry careers. Chapters deal specifically with forest products and harvesting, recreation, wildlife habitats, tree anatomy and physiology, and ethics. These topics are ideal for ... Read more

    $70.39 CAD

  • Climate Change Revised Edition

    by Shelley Tanaka ...
    Series Book 15 - Groundwork Guides
    Revised and updated editionScientists have been warning the world about global warming for almost three decades. But the rest of us are only now starting to get the message. The planet is warming at an unusually rapid rate, and this warming is largely being caused by human activity. Shrinking glaciers, thawing permafrost, erratic weather and threatened freshwater supplies are already affecting the ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Human Impact on the Natural Environment

    Past, Present and Future

    by Andrew S. Goudie ...
    A brand new edition of the definitive textbook on humankind’s impact on the Earth’s environment—now in full colorThis classic text explores the multitude of impacts that humans have had over time upon vegetation, animals, soils, water, landforms, and the atmosphere. It considers the ways in which climate changes and modifications in land cover may change the environment in coming decades. ... Read more

    $86.99 CAD

  • Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses - As per UGC notified syllabus

    by DR.SUSHMITA BASKAR, DR. R. BASKAR ...
    This book Environmental Studies for Undergraduate Courses follows specifically and strictly designed model syllabus prescribed by the UGC for undergraduate courses of higher education. The textbook has been divided into eight units. The first unit covers definition, scope and importance of environmental studies. Second unit explains the renewal and non-renewal resources. Next unit introduces the ... Read more

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