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Atlas of Botany

How Plants Have Evolved, Adapted and Thrived

by DK ...

From the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment.Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million years ago. As land masses moved, plants were brought together in fierce competition with one another, or separated to continue their lives in very different conditions. On this evolutionary journey, they ... Read more

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From the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment.Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million years ago. As land masses moved, plants were brought together in fierce competition with one another, or separated to continue their lives in very different conditions. On this evolutionary journey, they
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Into the Raging Sea

Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro

by Rachel Slade ...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF JANET MASLIN’S MUST-READ BOOKS OF THE SUMMERA NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICEONE OF OUTSIDE MAGAZINE’S BEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMERONE OF AMAZON'S BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR SO FAR“A powerful and a... ... Read more

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A NATIONAL BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF JANET MASLIN’S MUST-READ BOOKS OF THE SUMMERA NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICEONE OF OUTSIDE MAGAZINE’S BEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMERONE OF AMAZON'S BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR SO FAR“A powerful and a...
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Planet Palm

How Palm Oil Ended Up in Everything—and Endangered the World

by Jocelyn C. Zuckerman ...

**Finalist, Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in JournalismIn the tradition of Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation, a groundbreaking global investigation into the industry ravaging the environment and global health—from the James Beard Award–winning journalist**Over the past few decades, palm oil has seeped into every corner of our lives. Worldwide, palm oil production has nearly doubled in ... Read more

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**Finalist, Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in JournalismIn the tradition of Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation, a groundbreaking global investigation into the industry ravaging the environment and global health—from the James Beard Award–winning journalist**Over the past few decades, palm oil has seeped into every corner of our lives. Worldwide, palm oil production has nearly doubled in
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Climate Chaos

Lessons on Survival from Our Ancestors

by Brian Fagan, Nadia Durrani ...

A thirty-thousand-year history of the relationship between climate and civilization that teaches powerful lessons about how humankind can survive.**“A rich survey of the past.” ―**NatureHuman-made climate change may have begun in the last two hundred years, but our species has witnessed many eras of climate instability. The results have not always been pretty. From Ancient Egypt to Rome to the ... Read more

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A thirty-thousand-year history of the relationship between climate and civilization that teaches powerful lessons about how humankind can survive.**“A rich survey of the past.” ―**NatureHuman-made climate change may have begun in the last two hundred years, but our species has witnessed many eras of climate instability. The results have not always been pretty. From Ancient Egypt to Rome to the
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The Climate Book

The Facts and the Solutions

by Greta Thunberg ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWe still have time to change the world. From climate activist Greta Thunberg, comes the essential handbook for making it happen.**You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope—but only if we listen to the science before it's too late.In The Climate Book, Greta ... Read more

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**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWe still have time to change the world. From climate activist Greta Thunberg, comes the essential handbook for making it happen.**You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope—but only if we listen to the science before it's too late.In The Climate Book, Greta
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The Petroleum Papers

Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change

by Geoff Dembicki ...

Series series Washington Post Best Book of the Year
A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"An essential read."—The Washington Post"Essential… This book belongs on the shelf next to Merchants of Doubt, Dark Money, and Kochland." —Roy Scranton, author of Learning to Die in the Anthropocene"The petroleum industry is guilty of a Big Tobacco–style public cover-up, according to this vivid expos... ... Read more

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A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"An essential read."—The Washington Post"Essential… This book belongs on the shelf next to Merchants of Doubt, Dark Money, and Kochland." —Roy Scranton, author of Learning to Die in the Anthropocene"The petroleum industry is guilty of a Big Tobacco–style public cover-up, according to this vivid expos...
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Salt

A World History

by Mark Kurlansky ...

From the award-winning and bestselling author of Cod comes the dramatic, human story of a simple substance, an element almost as vital as water, that has created fortunes, provoked revolutions, directed economies and enlivened our recipes.Salt is common, easy to obtain and inexpensive. It is the stuff of kitchens and cooking. Yet trade routes were established, alliances built and empires secured – ... Read more

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From the award-winning and bestselling author of Cod comes the dramatic, human story of a simple substance, an element almost as vital as water, that has created fortunes, provoked revolutions, directed economies and enlivened our recipes.Salt is common, easy to obtain and inexpensive. It is the stuff of kitchens and cooking. Yet trade routes were established, alliances built and empires secured –
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The Way Home

Tales from a life without technology

by Mark Boyle ...

An honest, radical and moving account of life off the grid.It was 11pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever.No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce.In this upfront and ... Read more

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An honest, radical and moving account of life off the grid.It was 11pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever.No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce.In this upfront and
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False Colours

by Georgette Heyer ...

Kit, a diplomatic and responsible twin, is persuaded to impersonate Evelyn at a dinner where Evelyn is expected to meet his fiancée, Cressy, and her formidable grandmother. What begins as a simple favor escalates into a tangled web of deception as Kit grows increasingly attached to Cressy, while trying to maintain the charade. The situation becomes more precarious when Evelyn eventually returns, ... Read more

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Kit, a diplomatic and responsible twin, is persuaded to impersonate Evelyn at a dinner where Evelyn is expected to meet his fiancée, Cressy, and her formidable grandmother. What begins as a simple favor escalates into a tangled web of deception as Kit grows increasingly attached to Cressy, while trying to maintain the charade. The situation becomes more precarious when Evelyn eventually returns,
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Wild Sea

A History of the Southern Ocean

by Joy McCann ...

"This bracing history charts the myths, the exploration, and the inhabitants of the all-too-real and wild circumpolar ocean to our south." — The Sydney Morning Herald, Pick of the WeekUnlike the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans with their long maritime histories, little is known about the Southern Ocean. This book takes readers beyond the familiar heroic narratives of polar exploration ... Read more

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"This bracing history charts the myths, the exploration, and the inhabitants of the all-too-real and wild circumpolar ocean to our south." — The Sydney Morning Herald, Pick of the WeekUnlike the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans with their long maritime histories, little is known about the Southern Ocean. This book takes readers beyond the familiar heroic narratives of polar exploration
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Wetland Ecology

Principles and Conservation

by Paul A. Keddy ...

Richly illustrated and packed with numerous examples, this unique global perspective introduces wetland ecology from basic principles to advanced applications. Thoroughly revised and reorganised, this new edition of this prize-winning textbook begins with underlying causal factors, before moving on to more advanced concepts that add depth and context. Each chapter begins with an explanation of the ... Read more

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Richly illustrated and packed with numerous examples, this unique global perspective introduces wetland ecology from basic principles to advanced applications. Thoroughly revised and reorganised, this new edition of this prize-winning textbook begins with underlying causal factors, before moving on to more advanced concepts that add depth and context. Each chapter begins with an explanation of the
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The Ends of the World

Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions

by Peter Brannen ...

One of Vox’s Most Important Books of the DecadeNew York Times Editors' Choice 2017Forbes Top 10 Best Environment, Climate, and Conservation Book of 2017As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass e... ... Read more

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One of Vox’s Most Important Books of the DecadeNew York Times Editors' Choice 2017Forbes Top 10 Best Environment, Climate, and Conservation Book of 2017As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass e...
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Ce qu'on trouve dans la cendre

Méditations sur le sens et le courage dans un monde en effondrement

by Nicolas Langelier ...

Notre civilisation a déjà commencé à s’écrouler. L’avidité insatiable de notre espèce nous a menés à la catastrophe. Chaque année qui viendra sera plus chaude, plus chaotique, plus violente que la précédente. Ce qui nous avait semblé inépuisable est sur le point de manquer, pour toujours.Comment composer avec la conscience que la vie ne sera plus jamais aussi douce et aisée? Comment même continuer ... Read more

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Notre civilisation a déjà commencé à s’écrouler. L’avidité insatiable de notre espèce nous a menés à la catastrophe. Chaque année qui viendra sera plus chaude, plus chaotique, plus violente que la précédente. Ce qui nous avait semblé inépuisable est sur le point de manquer, pour toujours.Comment composer avec la conscience que la vie ne sera plus jamais aussi douce et aisée? Comment même continuer
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Drawdown

The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming

Edited by Paul Hawken ...

**• New York Times bestseller •The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world“At this point in time, the Drawdown book is exactly what is needed; a credible, conservative solution-by-solution narrative that we can do it. Reading it is an effective inoculation against the widespread perception of ... Read more

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**• New York Times bestseller •The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world“At this point in time, the Drawdown book is exactly what is needed; a credible, conservative solution-by-solution narrative that we can do it. Reading it is an effective inoculation against the widespread perception of
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The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity

Clearing the Air Before Cleaning the Air

by Terry Etam ...

Everyone knows that fossil fuels won’t last forever. Something needs to change at some point, regardless of whether the issue is climate change or because we need a practical replacement for petroleum as cheap supplies run out.But while headlines suggest that a green-energy paradise is around the corner, not many are aware of the immense technical challenges that stand in its way. To turn our ... Read more

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Everyone knows that fossil fuels won’t last forever. Something needs to change at some point, regardless of whether the issue is climate change or because we need a practical replacement for petroleum as cheap supplies run out.But while headlines suggest that a green-energy paradise is around the corner, not many are aware of the immense technical challenges that stand in its way. To turn our
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Le Piège du Réchauffement Climatique

Exposer les Vérités sur le Changement Climatique

by Catherine Dumont ...

Dans "Le Piège du Réchauffement Climatique", Catherine Dumont se lance dans un voyage courageux pour démêler l'un des problèmes les plus controversés de notre époque. Avec une recherche méticuleuse et une analyse critique, Catherine Dumont défie les narratives dominantes autour du changement climatique, démêlant un réseau de désinformation et révélant des agendas cachés. À travers une prose ... Read more

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Dans "Le Piège du Réchauffement Climatique", Catherine Dumont se lance dans un voyage courageux pour démêler l'un des problèmes les plus controversés de notre époque. Avec une recherche méticuleuse et une analyse critique, Catherine Dumont défie les narratives dominantes autour du changement climatique, démêlant un réseau de désinformation et révélant des agendas cachés. À travers une prose
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Concentration and Power in the Food System

Who Controls What We Eat?

by Professor Philip H. Howard ...

Series series Contemporary Food Studies: Economy, Culture and Politics
Nearly every day brings news of another merger or acquisition involving the companies that control our food supply. Just how concentrated has this system become? At almost every key stage of the food system, four firms alone control 40% or more of the market, a level above which these companies have the power to drive up prices for consumers and reduce their rate of innovation. Researchers have ... Read more

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Nearly every day brings news of another merger or acquisition involving the companies that control our food supply. Just how concentrated has this system become? At almost every key stage of the food system, four firms alone control 40% or more of the market, a level above which these companies have the power to drive up prices for consumers and reduce their rate of innovation. Researchers have
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Death of a Salesman

by Arthur Miller ...

Willy, deeply invested in the American Dream, believes success is achieved through charm and popularity. However, his inability to adapt to changing realities leads to professional failure and strained relationships with his wife, Linda, and sons, Biff and Happy. Biff’s rejection of his father’s ideals creates tension, as Willy clings to unrealistic aspirations for his family.The play poignantly ... Read more

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Willy, deeply invested in the American Dream, believes success is achieved through charm and popularity. However, his inability to adapt to changing realities leads to professional failure and strained relationships with his wife, Linda, and sons, Biff and Happy. Biff’s rejection of his father’s ideals creates tension, as Willy clings to unrealistic aspirations for his family.The play poignantly
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The Biosphere

by M.A.S. McMenamin, L. Margulis, Vladimir I. Vernadsky, M. Ceruti, S. Golubic, R. Guerrero, N. Ikeda, N. Ikezawa, W.E. Krumbein, A. Lapo, A. Lazcano, D. Suzuki, C. Tickell, M. Walter, P. Westbroek ...

Translated by D.B. Langmuir ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Long unknown in the West, The Biosphere established the field of biogeochemistry and is one of the classic founding documents of what later became known as Gaia theory. It is the first sustained expression of the idea that life is a geological force that can change Earth's landforms, its climate, and even the contents of its atmosphere. A complete, unabridged translation has never before been ... Read more

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Long unknown in the West, The Biosphere established the field of biogeochemistry and is one of the classic founding documents of what later became known as Gaia theory. It is the first sustained expression of the idea that life is a geological force that can change Earth's landforms, its climate, and even the contents of its atmosphere. A complete, unabridged translation has never before been
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Volcano!

by Anita Ganeri ...

Series series Nature's Fury
Volcano! describes how and why volcanic eruptions occur. ... Read more

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Volcano! describes how and why volcanic eruptions occur.
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Rare Trees

The Fascinating Stories of the World's Most Threatened Species

by Sara Oldfield, Malin Rivers ...

Discover the secrets and beauty of the world’s rarest trees in this fantastic book filled with more than 300 color photographs.Forests cover nearly a third of the world's surface, and the trees that make them up include a staggering diversity of more than 60,000 species. Individual trees play specific ecological roles in their unique environments—and they have adapted to thrive on steep mountains, ... Read more

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Discover the secrets and beauty of the world’s rarest trees in this fantastic book filled with more than 300 color photographs.Forests cover nearly a third of the world's surface, and the trees that make them up include a staggering diversity of more than 60,000 species. Individual trees play specific ecological roles in their unique environments—and they have adapted to thrive on steep mountains,
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A Winter Grave

a chilling new mystery set in the Scottish highlands

by Peter May ...

A #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.A TOMB OF ICEA young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.A DYING DETECTIVECameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets ou... ... Read more

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A #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.A TOMB OF ICEA young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.A DYING DETECTIVECameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets ou...
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Food System Transformations

Social Movements, Local Economies, Collaborative Networks

Edited by Cordula Kropp, Irene Antoni-Komar, Colin Sage ...

Series series Critical Food Studies
This book examines the role of local food movements, enterprises and networks in the transformation of the currently unsustainable global food system. It explores a series of innovations designed to re-integrate sustainable modes of food production and encourage food sovereignty.It provides detailed insights into a specialised network of social actors collaborating in novel ways and creating new ... Read more

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This book examines the role of local food movements, enterprises and networks in the transformation of the currently unsustainable global food system. It explores a series of innovations designed to re-integrate sustainable modes of food production and encourage food sovereignty.It provides detailed insights into a specialised network of social actors collaborating in novel ways and creating new
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The Human Planet

How We Created the Anthropocene

by Simon Lewis, Mark A. Maslin ...

Series series Pelican Books
'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'HaganAn engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned expertsMeteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of ... Read more

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'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'HaganAn engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned expertsMeteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of
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