Subjects:  1. Arthropoda    2. Ecology    3. Forest Ecology    4. Forest canopy ecology    5. Forests & Forestry    6. Life Sciences - Biology - General    7. Life Sciences - Ecology    8. Life Sciences - Zoology - General    9. Nature/Ecology    10. Science    11. Tropics    12. Ecological science, the Biosphere    13. Environmental science    14. Invertebrates    15. Science / Biology   

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Inspiration amidst depression.
This book inspires you to look at your surroundings and make changes that improve the welfare of the living world around you. However, it states the cold equations of our increasing destruction, and explains what the future is likely to bring if we don't immediately start working for a better world. Read more

Subjects:  1. Biodiversity conservation    2. Biological diversity conservat    3. Conservation Of Natural Resources (General)    4. Ecology    5. Economic aspects    6. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    7. Environmental Science    8. Environmental Studies    9. Human Ecology    10. Nature    11. Nature conservation    12. Science/Mathematics    13. Applied ecology    14. Ecological science, the Biosphere    15. Environmental economics    16. Life Sciences | Ecology    17. Nature / Ecology   

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Interesting as well as Practical Ecology
This is an interesting and articulate book for both the specialist and the general reader who cares about a healthy world.It is of significant practical value while at the same time it presents a coherent background of information on which to base action. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. City planning    3. Conservation Of Natural Resources (General)    4. Effect of human beings on    5. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    6. Environmental Planning And Management    7. Environmental aspects    8. Land use    9. Landscape    10. Nature    11. Planning    12. Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Dev.    13. Architecture / Planning    14. Human ecology    15. Nature / Forests & Forestry    16. Regional & Area Planning   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Cities and towns    3. Growth    4. Land use, Urban    5. Landscape    6. Natural Resources    7. Natural areas    8. Nature    9. Planning    10. Architecture / Landscape    11. Architecture / Planning    12. Management of land & natural resources   

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Wildlife Ecology and Management
It's a textbook!I have no basis for comparison or description of how good this book is.It reads Well, though...easy to read, that is.
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Subjects:  1. Agriculture - General    2. Animal Ecology    3. Ecology    4. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    5. Environmental Science    6. Environmental Studies    7. Life Sciences - Ecology    8. Nature    9. Nature/Ecology    10. Wildlife    11. Wildlife Management    12. Applied ecology    13. Conservation of wildlife & habitats    14. Ecological science, the Biosphere    15. Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry   

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Development - Sustainable Development    3. Economic aspects    4. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    5. Green Business    6. Life Sciences - Ecology    7. Nature    8. Nature conservation    9. Nature/Ecology    10. Philosophy    11. Social aspects    12. Anthropology    13. Biological Sciences    14. Conservation of the environment    15. Earth Sciences    16. Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection   

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It's not human to be altruistic
This collection of essays explores how individuals view commonly-owned resources. The clear conclusion is that people are biologically selfish: each person sees his/her own interests as more important than the group'sinterests. Altruism doesn't work as a policy.This flies in the face ofcommon wisdom. I wish this book could be made standard reading for allhigh-school students. It explains the population's apparentlyself-defeating habit of destroying their own habitat.

Good Stuff
Very informing information...Innovative, intuitive, interesting. -B.Baggins ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Development - Sustainable Development    2. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    3. Environmental Science    4. Environmental Studies    5. Environmental policy    6. Human Geography    7. Management    8. Natural resources    9. Nature    10. Nature/Ecology    11. Public Affairs & Administration    12. Management of land & natural resources    13. Ownership & organization of enterprises    14. Property & real estate   

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OUTSTANDING - a MUST READ for anyone working in the outdoors
As a field geologist, Gulf War veteran and former EMT, I can say that this book is the most comprehensive text I have ever seen regarding outdoor dangers, survival and wilderness medicine.If you work outdoors or spend a lot of time recreating outside, this is a MUST HAVE book!

Wilderness Medicine
As an RN,Trauma Nurse Specialist, I found this book to be well written and highly informative. With the speed of modern travel it's also a great reference to have for injuries and illnesses that can occur in far away places that one doesn't see often, or ever in your "home" ED. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services    2. Emergencies    3. Emergency Medicine    4. Environmentally induced diseas    5. Environmentally induced diseases    6. Medical    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Mountaineering injuries    9. Outdoor medical emergencies    10. Recreation    11. Wild Animal And Bird Protection    12. Wildlife    13. Accident & emergency medicine    14. Medical / Emergency Medicine    15. Outdoor survival skills    16. Personal & public health   

Subjects:  1. Nature    2. Nature/Ecology    3. Water Supply    4. Management of land & natural resources    5. Water supply & treatment   

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psychology wakeup call
This book contains essays from a variety of sources. It does not tell you what ecopsychology is but tells you why it makes sence.
Inspiration for a thesis
This is a highly informative book. It tells about people's different points of view on the highly volatile and up-and-coming field of ecopsychology. This book is a great source of information and knowledge of the field as well as it's a pretty easy read. I used this book as a jumping off point for research for my undergraduate thesis. If you are interested in environmental issues and psychology, read this book.

still the classic
Assembled here are some of the leading lights of ecopsychology, with papers and excerpts from the books they've written:Roszak himself, Aizenstat, Hillman, Gomes, Glendinning, and on and on.A rare collection of important voices.Read more

Subjects:  1. Environmental Science    2. Environmental Studies    3. Environmental psychology    4. Environmentalism    5. Mental Health    6. Nature    7. Psychological aspects    8. Psychology    9. Social Psychology    10. Applied ecology    11. Environmentalist thought & ideology    12. Nature / General   

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Water on the High Plains
I spent my summers in the 1950's as a child on my grandmother's farm in western Kansas.I was always fascinated by the abundant water flowing out of the Caterpillar irrigation pump.It was frigidly cold on a west Kansas 100 degree day.My uncles would put a watermelon in a burlap bag and suspend it under the discharge water from the pump.The water could not have been much more than 60 degrees--or so it seemed.They used the old style irrigation method of that era: unlined ditches and irrigation tubes (first rubber, later aluminum).My older brother and I used to float down those ditches in inner tubes.So, I'm a little sentimental about the Ogallala.
How Water Makes the country Livable
From Texas to South Dakota, there is a 5 trillion gallon underground lake.From the time of the glaciers, this water source has made our nation livable ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Agricultural Use Of Water Resources    2. Agriculture    3. Agriculture - Irrigation    4. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    5. High Plains (U.S.)    6. History    7. Irrigation    8. Irrigation water    9. Nature    10. Nature/Ecology    11. Water Resources Conservation    12. Water Supply    13. Miscellaneous Items    14. Nature / Water Supply    15. POLITICS & GOVERNMENT   

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Not the only African Wild Dog book
No, this is NOT the only book on the African Wild Dog, although yes it is a good one and well worth the money.I'd have to also recommend the one by McNutt, I believe it's called Dispelling the Myths of the African Wild Dog.McNutt has been studying these misunderstood dogs for many many years, and is one of the leading researchers.His book has lots of information about a particular pack he was studying, plus lots of info on the dogs in general, and has GREAT photos...some of the best AWD pictures I've seen.

This is THE book on wild dogs.
That's not just a compliment. It's a literal fact. There is no other book dedicated to wild dogs. Not in print. Probably not at all. And if we're to be "stuck" with just one publication, it is sheer pleasure to be stuck with this one. Highly readable, engaging, informative... robust science, excellent documentation, interesting and mind-expanding explanations and statistics... There's no other book out there, but even if there were, it would be hard pressed to meet this publication for quality and readability. Five stars. Worth every penny. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. African wild dog    2. Animal Ecology    3. Dogs    4. Life Sciences - Ecology    5. Life Sciences - Zoology - General    6. Mammalian Behavior    7. Mammals    8. Nature    9. Science    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Animal behaviour    12. Biological Sciences    13. Endangered species & extinction of species    14. Science / Biology   

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Pumping too Much
Glennon writes in plain English to warn Americans of the growing danger under our feet.We are pumping groundwater, the gift of fresh and wholesome well water, at an unsustainable rate across the country.Glennon ties groundwater to surface water and illustrates in terms that are as accessible as they are urgent that the United States is headed for a crisis of our own making.
The biggest pump wins!
If we say "Glennon covers all the ground" in a book about water, will the reader be confused?Let's take the risk, since that is precisely what the author does in this excellent study.From the ways in which water collects or flows on the land's surface to the movement of water deep in the earth, Glennon carefully explains how water accumulates.He describes farm, mining and even water for scenic tourist views.Water consumption has been an economic, social and legal issue since the colonies were founded almost four centuries ago.
A book any hydrology student should read
I read this book during a summer program dealing with freshwater resources throughout the world.It not only helped my progression through the course, but also gave me a new perspective on water as a resource.In the US most of us do not give a second thought to the water we use in our everyday lives.Even in regions plagued by drought modern technology adds to the illusion that water is everywhere and limitless.However, any reader of this book will tell you differently.It takes you through different case studies through out the country where water use has had dramatic influence on the environment we live in.It explains not just the science of the situation but also the politics often behind the scenes as well.I would highly recommend this book to any student, professor, or hobbyist with an interest in hydrology. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    2. Natural Resources    3. Nature    4. Nature/Ecology    5. Water Supply    6. Hydrology (freshwater)    7. Management of land & natural resources    8. Nature / Water Supply    9. Political Science / Public Policy    10. USA   

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Great interdisciplinary book on environmental modeling
A highly readable introduction to environmental modeling.What distinguishes the book from other environmental science and environmental modeling works is its interdisciplinary treatment.In particular, themodels integrate the physical world and the world of human behavior.Fartoo many environmental models fail to close the feedbacks between humanbehavior and the state of the environment, instead taking waste inputs orresource use as exogenous.This book helps students learn to model humanbehavior (social and economic) as an integral part of the ecologicalsystem.The models and software mean the book encourages active learning,and enable students to explore important issues on their own if theychoose.

Modeling the Environment
This book is easy to read and contains clear examples of how to use stella software to model the environment. The marvel here is the software, not the book. For the software timid, it might suppliment the software users guide. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    2. Environmental Science    3. Environmental Studies    4. Environmental sciences    5. Nature/Ecology    6. Public Policy - General    7. Public Policy - Regional Planning    8. Science    9. Simulation methods    10. Environmental economics    11. Mathematical modelling    12. Political Science / Public Policy   

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Just a reprint of 1997 edition
If you don't already have the original 1997 edition, then this is definitely a 5 star title. However, if you DO have the original, don't bother to buy this one. Despite the various developments mentioned in the preface to this 2005 edition -- advances in no-till planting techniques, restoration strategies for woodland wildflowers, methods for integrating native biodiversity into agriculture, and exploding Internet resources -- none are dealt with here. There is no updated information about weed problems and herbicides, despite the ongoing advance of invasives and development of new products. Lots has happened in the field in the decade since the prior edition was written, but you learn none of it here. This is just a reprint of the original -- and this is quite disappointing.
The Tallgrass Restoration Handbook : For Prairies, Savannas,
Let me just say that it is nice that someone wrote more than just what plants to use. It is fairly easy to find prairie journals and books that describe everything except how to implement your prairie project. Packard had the good sense to know that seeding rates and implementation techniques are necessary information.

Amazing......
This is a top rate restoration hand book.Amazing amount of information from people who are out doing the work.It is a collection of essays/chapters written by the front-runners in the field.Everything you wanted to know from site selction to seed collection to fire management.Since it is written by actual prairie restorationists, not theorists it is practical and easy to understand.I will recomend it to everyone who is interested in the field. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    2. Environmental Science    3. Environmental Studies    4. General    5. Grassland restoration    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Middle West    8. Nature    9. Nature/Ecology    10. Plants - General    11. Prairie plants    12. Prairie restoration    13. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS    14. Nature / Plants   

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A Must Read
Anyone who has ever wondered about the environmental causes of cancer will be fascinated by this book. Steingraber is a gifted writer and a solid scientist (a rare but good combination) and she weaves scientific research and personal story together in a skillful way. The gist is that damning results from initial studies on the environmental causes of cancer need further study, but when all these initial studies are brought together like this it surely seems we are our own worst enemy when it comes to these terrible illnesses.
Scary.
This is a powerful and moving account that dissects, piece by piece, the system which allows cancer-causing chemical agents to be released within the United States, primarily by corporations.
The Important Legacy of "Silent Spring" Continues
Because of the immense importance of the subject matter- chemical contamination of our environment, this book was written for a general audience and Ms Steingraber's writing style flows with easy to understand, but alarming expose' of the hazards of chemicals in our environment.
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Subjects:  1. Cancer    2. Diseases - Cancer    3. Ecology    4. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    5. Environmental Science    6. Environmental Studies    7. Environmental aspects    8. Environmental toxicology    9. Nature    10. Nature/Ecology    11. Poisons and poisoning    12. Applied ecology    13. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS    14. Nature / General   

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    3. General    4. Nature    5. Nature/Ecology    6. Travelers    7. Nature / General   

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Nobody's Horses:A Phenomenal Story for Everyone!
Nobody's Horses is a beautifully written, heartwarming story by a cowboy veterinarian dedicated to his Oath. You will feel as though you are there in the midst of American history, danger, excitement and range of emotions experienced by Dr. Hoglund as he sets forth to rescue these magnificent horses. Nobody's Horses is a fascinating tale about passion for horses, the West and their interwoven past, present and future. A real page-turner that keeps you riveted with interest every step of the way. Indeed, Nobody's Horses is a phenomenal story for everyone!

Nobody's Horses
The horse has been a part of the very fabric of our American tradition.There are many who would raise the consciousness of the sorry fate of some of our equine friends.
Kevin Maher, President, GlobalVetLink
Dr. Hoglund did a superb job capturing my attention from beginning to end of a fascinating wild horse capture.The personal sacrifice and dedication created a powerful visual of the great care and genuine concern he and others had for the wild horses and foals' safety.An added bonus was the historical references in the development of the west that illustrates the great importance of horses' dramatic influence in the development of our culture.
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Subjects:  1. Animal Rights    2. Animals    3. Horses    4. Individual Species Of Mammals    5. National Wild Horse Prison Inmate Program (U.S.)    6. Nature    7. Nature/Ecology    8. New Mexico    9. White Sands Missile Range    10. Wild Animal And Bird Protection    11. Wild horse adoption    12. Wild horses    13. Wildlife    14. Nature / Horses   

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Contents:
Articles and essays from different people like philosophers, biologists, activists and lobbyists. Here you learn first hand accounts of the stories that have made headlines around the world...the plight of the Silver Spring laboratory monkeys, the freeing of the Island of the Dragon dolphins, the successful campaigns against the Draize and LD50 tests, extinctions of species, and confinement of animals in farm factories and zoos. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animal Rights    2. Animal rights movement    3. Animal welfare    4. Ethics & Moral Philosophy    5. Life Sciences - Zoology - General    6. Moral and ethical aspects    7. Philosophy    8. ENDANGERED SPECIES    9. NATURE CONSERVATION    10. Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection    11. Practical & applied ethics   

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not great
Great fron cover an internal cover, but that is where all the fun stops with this book, unfortunately. The rest of the book consists of strangely chosen and bad quality photographs with lots of huge text. I do not recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a great photograhic book on forests - it is very deceiving!

Slightly disappointing.
I bought this book with the expectation there would be many more detailed photographs in it.Though the photos that were there were stunning to be sure, there were too few of them!More photos, maps to said forests, etc. would have caused me to give this a full five stars.

Green splendour revealed
Approximately one third of the earth's land area is covered by forest habitats. Some are well-known, but there are magnificent forest areas that have not gained major attention. Mythic Woods explores the individual character of both familiar and unknown forests on all continents, revealing new worlds of majestic beauty. The forests include:
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Subjects:  1. Nature    2. Nature/Ecology    3. Trees & Forests - General    4. BG-REF/SCI/TECH - BG-REF/GEOGRAPHY    5. Forests, rainforests    6. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS    7. Nature / Forests & Forestry