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People and Wildlife, Conflict or Co-existence?by Rosie Woodroffe; Simon Thirgood; Alan Rabinowitz; Guy Cowlishaw; John Gittleman; Michael Samways
Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 63.00Conflict between people and wildlife is a major emerging conservation issue that is difficult to resolve. This book discusses whether, and how, coexistence of people and endangered wildlife may be encouraged, using measures such as novel and traditional farming methods, compensation, sustainable hunting and ecotourism. more...
Understanding Environmental Pollutionby Marquita K. Hill
Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 60.00This popular textbook has been fully updated to deliver an essential overview of global, corporate and individual environmental pollution issues. more...
An Introduction to Sustainable Developmentby Peter P. Rogers; Kazi F. Jalal; John A. Boyd
Earthscan 2007; US$ 36.95'Goes deep into the details and presents the available scientifi c data for explaining the different issues using interdisciplinary approaches ... Extremely useful especially [for] teachers.' Alexandre Kiss formerly President European Council on Environmental Law 'This is the most thoughtful interdisciplinary and practical introduction to sustainable development that I have read. It is an outstanding contribution to the field and it is recommended as an excellent source for academics researchers and students. It is particularly useful for the insights into global regional and economic aspects and makes workable suggestions for the way forward.' Professor Donna Craig Centre for Environmental Law Macquarie University Sydney Australia... more...
Tree Faller's Manualby ForestWorks
CSIRO Publishing 2011; US$ 24.95Covers risk assessment, theory and techniques for manual tree-felling. more...
Water Sustainabilityby J.A.A. Jones
Hodder Education 2010; US$ 59.99Using the latest mapping techniques, J.A.A. Jones, Chair of the IGU Commission for Water Sustainability, examines water availability, the impact of climate change and the problems created for water management worldwide as well as possible solutions. more...
Japan - Hell on Earth: 2011by Paul Andrews
Andrews UK 2011; US$ 3.49On the 11th March 2011, a massive earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean near to North-Eastern Japan. Soon afterwards, a devestating tsunami followed. This quick-read guide written by Paul Andrews gives the reader an overview an explanation of the events in easy-to-understand plain English. With sections including the nuclear crisis, the effect of the disaster on Japan's - and the global - economy, and information about what causes an earthquake and a tsunami, this is a concise guide to the shocki more...
The Challenge to Changeby Richard Eckersley; Kevin Jeans
CSIRO Publishing 1995; US$ 13.95What is Australia's future? What role will science and technology play in shaping it? Challenge to Change: Australia in 2020 highlights the choices and options Australians face. It will stimulate thought and discussion about what the Australian people want. In this book, CSIRO brings together some of its leading scientists to give their ideas of what the future holds. Some of the topics discussed are: Biotechnology - new plants, new animals and new industries; Food science - fresher foods and foods as medicine; Climate and weather - greenhouse and long-term forecasts; Sustainable agriculture - better farming practices; Information technology and telecommunications - information anywhere, anytime on anything; Oceans - a rich resource, if looked... more...
Sustainable Business Developmentby David L. Rainey
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 38.00In today's turbulent business environment, leaders must think more broadly about what a corporation is and how it can create a richer future. This book provides a comprehensive sense of what sustainable business development is and how companies can use it to make a significant difference. more...
Interpreting Soil Test Resultsby Pam Hazelton; Brian Murphy
CSIRO Publishing 2007; US$ 54.95A handy, practical reference for anyone needing fast access to guidelines for interpreting soil test results. more...
Fateful Harvestby Duff Wilson
HarperCollins 2009; US$ 10.99I see soil in a new light, and I wonder about my own lawn and garden. What have I sprinkled on my backyard? Is somebody using my home, my food, to recycle toxic waste? It seems unbelievable, outlandish -- but what if it's true? A riveting expose, Fateful Harvest tells the story of Patty Martin -- the mayor of a small Washington town called Quincy -- who discovers American industries are dumping toxic waste into farmers' fields and home gardens by labeling it "fertilizer." She becomes outraged at the failed crops, sick horses, and rare diseases in her town, as well as the threats to her children's health. Yet, when she blows the whistle on a nationwide problem, Patty Martin is nearly run out of town. Duff Wilson, whose Seattle... more...