Reviews (4)

Absolutely fascinating work
This book took me into the grassroots level work of the newest Nobel Peace Prize winner.I was glad to get a glimpse into what the world is just recognizing as the new frontier - the hope that comes from action at the local level which makes real course changes in our world as a whole.I enjoyed the very practical outline of this movement's accomplishments and connections to the growing consciousness for earth's slow, steady salvation.

GREEN BELT MOVEMENT
I found this book to be an enlightening and educating account of the background and work of the current Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Wangari Maathai.THE GREEN BELT MOVEMENT is currently the only volume that provides as much insight on this topic.
Depressed about the environment?Read this book!!
The Green Belt Movement by Wangari Maathai is a wonderful, informative and user-friendly book that gives a good sense of the movement's history and the person behind it. Just as Maathai in her work likes to keep her hands in the dirt planting trees, in her book she cuts directly to the meat and bones of what the Green Belt Movement is about and how it functions practically on the ground.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    2. Environmental Studies    3. Green Belt Movement (Society :    4. Green Belt Movement (Society : Kenya)    5. Kenya    6. Natural Resources    7. Nature    8. Nature/Ecology    9. Tree planting    10. Trees & Forests - General    11. Africa    12. Environmentalist, conservationist & Green organizations   

Reviews (1)

Scarily good
As a layperson with next-to-no knowledge of the subject, nor any maths, algebra or statistics, I thought I'd have a lot of trouble with this book.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Ecology    2. Environmental Science    3. Life Sciences - Ecology    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Study & Teaching    7. Ecological science, the Biosphere    8. Science / Biology   

Reviews (7)

not as good as i expected
this highly recommended book started out as a compelling read, but became something i had to force myself to finish. it seems to be a series of lectures strung together, which may have been interesting as lectures, but is not cohesive enough to be a book. the good information is lost amidst the rambling style.

A must read for Landscape Architects
Anyone studying environmental planning or LA should read this book.

Significant Book for Architects - Though a Little Slow
While it's not the kind of book you want to lounge around the fireplace reading, it is a book that is frequently referred to by architects.It is significant in designing and ecologially friendly building in today's built-up environment.Summary:Not a great book, but a useful resource for architects. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Effect of human beings on    3. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    4. Environmental policy    5. Human ecology    6. Landscape    7. Nature    8. Nature/Ecology    9. Planning    10. United States    11. Applied ecology    12. Architecture / Landscape    13. City & town planning - architectural aspects   

Reviews (3)

A disappointment for the price, but probably the best available in print.
I used this textbook for an introductory-level class in geomorphology for undergrads and graduate students. The course assumed no background in geomorphology, but required a beginning course in geology or physical geography. While this text was adequate for the class' needs (and is superior to or on par with others currently in print), I have a number of frustrations with the book.
Good Textbook
I used this textbook for a geography class called "Landforms".It was a great guide and a fairly easy read.My only problem with it is it is all in black and white except for a couple of color photo inserts.

Learning about how the earth is formed
I had this book as a text book and loved it. It is easy to read and very interesting. Anyone who wants to understand how mountains, rivers, and glaciers are formed; as well as how to identify such from past history is certain to be pleased with the wealth of information provided. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Environmental Science    3. Geomorphology    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Geology & the lithosphere    7. Physical geography    8. Science / Geology   

Reviews (2)

Excellent
Good examples. I wish more depth of knowledge with more application oriented examples required.

Excellent book!
It is a quick starter, it is a phenomenal reference book, and it gives you real examples with plain English explanations! Everything that you need in order to start tweaking your ArcGIS environment! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. ArcGIS    2. Computers - Languages / Programming    3. General    4. Geographic information systems    5. Graphical user interfaces (Com    6. Graphical user interfaces (Computer systems)    7. Microsoft Visual Basic for app    8. Programming - Visual Basic - VBA (Visual Basic for Applicati    9. Science    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Basic, Visual Basic & QBasic    12. Geographical information systems (GIS)    13. Technology / Remote Sensing   

Subjects:  1. Environmental Science    2. Environmental Studies    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Science / Environmental Science   

Reviews (28)

Lots of pictures... but what is this fish?
I bought this book to help me identify fish. Have it worked so far? No.
Impressive Picture book; useless otherwise
This book has changed a lot since the first edition. Mostly, it has removed information and added pictures. LOTS of pictures. It is more of a coffee-table book than any kind of aquarium guide. But even the pictures are of uneven quality. I was shocked that the only picture included for a couple of fairly common fish were of dead, poorly-preserved specimens. Yikes!
An Atlas and Little Else
"ATLAS" is defined: A volume of tables, charts, or plates that systematically illustrates a particular subject: an anatomical atlas. That's what this book is and nothing else. It has both a scientific name index and a somewhat handy Popular Names index and usually several plates (pictures) of each species. This book can be used for two purposes. If you have the name of the fish, you can find pictures of the species from the indexes. One can also puruse the many pages of pictures and find something that interests them and then go to another book for detailed information. That's about it.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Aquarium fishes    3. Ecology    4. Fish & Aquariums    5. Identification    6. Pets    7. Pictorial works    8. Fishes & aquaria    9. Reference works   

Reviews (25)

Great and Important Book
Everyone who cares about the earth and the fate of humanity should read this book.

Best book on global warming and its consequences
As I was researching global warming for my novel, The Remembering, A Novel of Karma and Global Peril, I read five books on the subject.By far, Harmann's was the most thoughtful and helpful, especially his discussion of how "ancient sunlight" -- oil and other fossil fuels -- engendered the industrial revolution and an unsustainable expansion of human population since the 1880's.Especially useful was his projection of how the human race will fare when oil supplies dwindle during this century along with mass population displacements.There are certain ignore-ant politicians who would benefit from this information and its visionary suggestions on how we might correct our shortsighted errors before it's too late.
Please read this review before you blow your money
Listen.. if you have NEVER had a high school science class and need refresher CHAPTERS about how photosynthesis works, if you have a 30 second memory and can forget that you read two sentences in two consecutive paragraphs which were identical, if you have no idea about what's going on in the world and you are making an honest attempt to understand.. this is the book for you.If you passed basic biology in high school, try a big boy book, like Guns, Germs and Steal.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    3. Environmental Policy    4. Environmental protection    5. General    6. Human Geography    7. Human ecology    8. Philosophy    9. Political Science    10. Politics/International Relations    11. Spirituality - General    12. Central government policies    13. Conservation of the environment    14. Current Events / General    15. The Environment   

Reviews (4)

Jfinney
The text is not very readable for ease.However, it's redeaming quality is the section to practice the entire design process including econ.Ch 9 is a look into the industry.

Good Introduction to Air Pollution Control
Air Pollution Control by Cooper and Alley, presents a clearly written overview of air pollution and the control processes available for the engineer to choose from.
Not the best but good enough
I cannot say this book is the best book ever been written on air pollution but it's a pretty good book. Especially when it comes to modeling, I love the text. It's a good book to be in your library; however, I do not recommend it as a reference book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Air    2. Engineering - General    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Equipment and supplies    5. Pollution    6. Purification    7. Science / Environmental Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Technology / Engineering / Environmental    12. Air Pollution    13. Engineering - Environmental    14. Environmental    15. Environmental Conservation & Protection    16. Environmental Science    17. Science   

Reviews (2)

Lake and Pond Management Guidebook
Absolutely the last word in pond or small lake creation and maintenance.For both the amateur and professional landscaper.Well worth the steep price.

The Lake Detective... He Can't Be Stumped!A great GLer
This is that guy from AM1500 KSTP... Garage Logic, with Joe Soucheray.He goes by "The Lake Detective", and all he does is lakes, I guess.He's found a great niche in MN, land of 10,000 of 'em.Being a lakeshore owner, I've already used some of his techniques to keep my shore in great shape.The beauty of a lot of his approaches is that the solutions mostly seem pretty low-tech and inexpensive.But that's a good thing.I didn't have to rent expensive equipment to get my shore cleared, and the results have been great.Read more

Subjects:  1. Ecosystem management    2. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    3. Environmental Science    4. Environmental Studies    5. General    6. Lake ecology    7. Limnology    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Water quality management    11. Hydrology (freshwater)    12. Management of land & natural resources    13. Science / Environmental Science   

Reviews (68)

Salt of the earth
I wish I had been taught world history through a device such as this.Instead of learning the names of kings and battles and related dates, this kind of perspective really helps the reader understand the 'why' of so much behind what ultimately happened in western civilization. Once you can grasp that conceptual overview, all else follows with profound logic.

Great book for history and trivia junkies
While the book does not follow a "narrative" format, and occasionally changes places and times without warning, I none the less give it an unreserved recomendation!More wars, trades, and other history shaping events have happened because of salt than almost any other substance, and salt has been crtical in trade, and warfare, throughout history.I learned more about places and events I *thought* I was familiar with than I would have thought possible.
Horrendous mistake
One of the most fascinating aspects of salt is that it is hygroscopic.That is due to its chemical nature, it is slightly cooler than "room temperature".Consequently, water will form on the surface of salt from the atmosphere if it is even moderately humid (hence the reason why most of us put rice in our salt shakers - to absorb the water salt collects).You do not have to be a brain surgeon to understand the process.Imagine my surprise when I found in the very first chapter, Kurlansky waxing on whimsically about how he tried to "cook" all of the water out of his pet salt crystal so that water would not come out of it and dissolve the surface.I figure that he knows that salt is made up of NaCl (although I now have my doubts) and there is not much room for water in its crystal structure (almost zero water in it).Here is a guy that has written an entire book on the subject salt.I presumed when I purchased the book that he would be somewhat of an authority on the subject.To say the least, I have to question his abilities to write a book on salt based on the fact that he does not have the foggiest idea about one of the most interesting properties of his subject.Wow.This is a case of a good writer attempting to write on a subject he forgot to read about.By the way, a casual search of salt properties on the internet would have given him the correct information. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Economic Geology    3. History    4. History - General History    5. Mineralogy (Specific Aspects)    6. Rocks & Minerals    7. Salt    8. Salt industry and trade    9. Science    10. Science/Mathematics    11. World - General    12. History / Civilization   

Reviews (4)

Very Good
Dont own previous books by Paul Stamets, but have read through a bunch. THis book is a really fine addition to the library. Lots of information, lots of color photos, and an enjoyable read. Get it.

this is an incredibly interesting + informative book
This is a well written, interesting book. And mycelium running has more relevance than I ever imagined (if I thought about it at all). In general, I'd ditch science books for literature in 2 seconds. But I just can't put this book down. It's definitely worth your $$$.

The most comprehensive mushroom/fungi book out there
Paul Stamets truly knows the material and has some great insights into the world of growing mushrooms. He succinctly describes how the science of the relatively unknown 5th kingdom (fungi) can be applied to mycoremediation to help unpollute the planet.Even though this sounds like a heavy subject, the material is understandable for people with little scientific or fungal knowledge and helps anybody understand hwo they too can get closer to mushrooms. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ecology    2. Environmental Science    3. Fungi    4. Gardening    5. Gardening / Horticulture    6. Gardening/Plants    7. Life Sciences - Ecology    8. Medical Botany    9. Mushroom culture    10. Mycelium    11. Organic    12. Pharmacy    13. Reference    14. Specific Ingredients - Vegetables    15. Applied ecology   

Reviews (1)

A practical approach to reinventing human habitats
Alexander's long-awaited third book in the four-volume Nature of Order series finally provides a practical guide to creating great places based on his concepts of "centers", "wholeness" and "structure-preserving transformations."
Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural design    2. Architecture    3. Case studies    4. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    5. General    6. History - Specific Styles    7. Philosophy    8. Planning    9. Architecture / General    10. Topics in philosophy   

Reviews (2)

Didn't have book, Issued VERY fast refund
They didn't have the book even though it was posted.However they issued a very promt refund without any problems.

Good reference book
This book provides a good summary of methods and techniques that are available for wildlife studies. It is a good starting point for graduate students and researchers who would like to get a broad overview, but for more details on particular types of analysis, other resources are needed. For someone who has never been exposed to population biology, the expansive breadth of the book may be somewhat overwhelming. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animal populations    2. Ecology    3. Estimates    4. Life Sciences - Ecology    5. Life Sciences - Zoology - General    6. Mathematical models    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Statistical methods    10. Wildlife management    11. Animal ecology    12. Ecological science, the Biosphere    13. Forestry & Land Management    14. Science / Ecology    15. Wildlife Biology   

Subjects:  1. Computer network resources    2. Environmental    3. Environmental Engineering & Technology    4. Environmental Science    5. Environmental law    6. Environmental sciences    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. United States    10. Environmental monitoring    11. Law / Environmental   

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology    2. Meteorology    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Textbooks    6. Weather    7. Science / Meteorology   

Subjects:  1. Environmental Engineering & Technology    2. Environmental Engineering (General)    3. Environmental Science    4. Environmental Studies    5. Environmental engineering    6. Environmental sciences    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Sanitary & municipal engineering    10. Technology / Environmental    11. Technology: General Issues   

Reviews (9)

Heroes, Villians & still a dying Jewel
My job touches not so peripherally on Everglades National Park, one of the crown jewels of the U.S. national park system, so I was eager to read this highly recommended summary of the history of the Everglades by Washington Post report Mike Grunwald.Calling this book a summary doesn't do it justice - it's comprehensive without being overly long, it's an excellent read without being too journalistic, its coverage of the issue is broad without being too shallow, and it inflames while also moderating the reasons why, in 2006, the Everglades is still dying, because of our insatiable greed and need for more, more, more - water, land, money, power.I picked up this book a couple months back, connecting with the topic on a professional level, but then as I approached the end of the book, sad news from Florida brought me unexpectedly in personal contact with one of the millions of human stories that pervade the Everglades, Florida, and the politics of paradise, the subtitle of this book - the passing of my aunt, whose husband and sons were some of those folks who greatly enjoyed being swamp rats, hunting, fishing and airboating through the river of grass.Speaking with an uncle who remembers the wilderness that used to be the Everglades 40-50 years ago, we talked about the daily rains that used to come every afternoon, like clockwork, around 4-5pm each day in southern Florida.This book talks about silting of estuaries, muddy waters and phosphorous deposits in the great Lake Okeechobee, depleted water tables, red tides killing endangered or threatened charismatic species like the manatee and dolphins and how the Army Corps of Engineers has falled to figure out 'it's the environment, stupid.'As we walked under a beautiful blue sky, in a Palm Beach county cemetary that hasn't seen water in too long a time, my uncle remarked that the daily rains that I had reminisced about have been AWOL for the past four years.Something is still very wrong in The Swamp, and while this book spells out what it is, we should reflect on the avarice in our cold hearts that continues to plunder the only home we have, and be moved to renewed action to restore, as reasonably as possible given our wide footprint on the land, this dying jewel.For an excellent understanding of what's happened, and happening, to the Everglades, READ THIS BOOK.

`The Swamp': A Fast-Paced Run Through the Everglades and Florida Real Estate Development; History, Ecology Never Was So Fun to R

Fascinting look at Florida History
I checked this out from the library for a work project, but I was soon totally engrossed. I learned the true meaning of the pharase "Florida Swampland." Grunwald has extensively researched this book and all the detail he provides gives a better understanding of how our nation has treated the Everglades. It also made me want to visit them, something I had no real desire to do before I read this book.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Drainage    2. Ecological Politics    3. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    4. Environmental Studies    5. Environmental protection    6. Everglades    7. Everglades (Fla.)    8. Florida    9. Florida - State Government    10. History    11. History: American    12. Politics/International Relations    13. Public Policy - Environmental Policy    14. United States - State & Local - South    15. History / United States / General   

Reviews (15)

American citizens abandoned by their gov't
Dyson brilliantly explains to us the reasons why those that were left to fend for themselves could not do it on their own and the reasons they got to that point.He explains how the gov't failed purposely or not to come to the aid of its most vulnerable citizens.
Linda Jo Smith, Book Review Editor, Sisters~Nineties Literary Group
Come Hell or High Water is a well-documented account of the events surrounding the failure, or more accurately the refusal, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), state and local politicians from the State of Louisiana (Governor Kathleen Blanco, Mayor Ray Nagin) and the President of the United States, to take immediate proactive measures to rescue the predominately black residents living in the Ninth ward of New Orleans.
Former NOLA resident
When many of the premises of a book are faulty, I find it impossible to continue reading.Perhaps this will help prospective readers in their decision about this book.
Read more

Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Disaster Situation Planning    3. Disasters & Disaster Relief    4. Discrimination & Racism    5. Ethnic Issues    6. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General    7. Floods    8. Hurricane Katrina, 2005    9. Louisiana    10. Natural Disasters    11. New Orleans    12. Social Science    13. Social conditions    14. Sociology    15. Social & cultural anthropology    16. USA   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering - Hydraulic    3. Environmental Conservation & Protection - General    4. Environmental Engineering & Technology    5. Environmental aspects    6. Land use    7. Management    8. Nature    9. Nature/Ecology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Urban runoff    12. Water quality management    13. Architecture / Landscape    14. Civil Engineering, Surveying & Building    15. Sanitary & municipal engineering