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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$ 63.00

    Conflict 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...

  • Conserving Living Natural Resourcesby Bertie Josephson Weddell

    Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 53.00

    An introductory textbook for students of conservation biology and resource management. No prior knowledge of biological sciences or natural resource management is assumed. Three seminal concepts of conservation are discussed in an historical context, and the limitations and advantages of each approach are explained. more...

  • Woodlandsby David Lindenmayer; Mason Crane; Damian Michael; Esther Beaton

    CSIRO Publishing 2005; US$ 35.95

    Discover the often-overlooked beauty of Australia's woodlands and native plants and animals they support. more...

  • Horse Peopleby Michael Korda

    HarperCollins 2009; US$ 10.99

    Bestselling author Michael Korda's Horse People is the story -- sometimes hilariously funny, sometimes sad and moving, always shrewdly observed -- of a lifetime love affair with horses, and of the bonds that have linked humans with horses for more than ten thousand years. It is filled with intimate portraits of the kind of people, rich or poor, Eastern or Western, famous or humble, whose lives continue to revolve around the horse. Korda is a terrific storyteller, and his book is intensely personal and seductive, a joy for everyone who loves horses. Even those who have never ridden will be happy to saddle up and follow him through the world of horses, horse people, and the riding life. more...

  • Pilgrim at Tinker Creekby Annie Dillard

    HarperCollins 2009; US$ 10.99

    Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is the story of a dramatic year in Virginia's Blue Ridge valley. Annie Dillard sets out to see what she can see. What she sees are astonishing incidents of "mystery, death, beauty, violence." more...

  • The Conservation Handbookby William J. Sutherland

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 84.95

    Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet, how does one put this theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to provide clear guidance on the implementation of conservation techniques. The wide range of methods described include those for ecological research, monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining conservation with development. Nineteen case studies illustrate how the methods have been applied. The book will be of interest to conservation biology students and practicing conservationists worldwide. For each copy of the book sold, another copy will be sent free to a practicing conservationist outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.... more...

  • The Pure State of Natureby David Horton

    Allen & Unwin 2000; US$ 27.26

    This text offers an alternative account of the history of the Australian environment and the lessons to be learned for conservation in the next millennium. Spanning 50,000 years, it explores the myths that abound in scientific and popular writing, and the theories about the place of humans in the ecology of this vast landmass. In particular, the author demolishes the widely accepted orthodoxy about the use of fire by Aborigines and their supposed part in the extinction of the Australian megafauna. more...

  • Oceans Governance and Maritime Strategyby David Wilson; Dick Sherwood

    Allen & Unwin 2000; US$ 39.95

    Australia is part of a region that contains some of the busiest shipping lanes and some of the richest marine resources in the world. This work analyzes the diverse and sometimes conflicting interests, including security, economic, scientific and legal issues, the country faces. more...

  • New York and New Jerseyby Barbara Sinotte

    Hunter Publishing 2001; US$ 15.00

    This informative guide to the parks of New York and New Jersey is a must for both visitors and residents who want to enjoy the many recreational opportunities offered in the public parks, forests and historic sites of these two states. Whether you want to explore the wilderness, hike the trails, study the plant and animal life, or just relax and enjoy the scenery, this guidebook is sure to meet your needs. With over 200 locations outlined and studied in detail, the only problem you'll have will be deciding which park to visit! For each site, the book lists all the activities you can enjoy, such as spelunking, trail riding, hiking, swimming, hunting, biking and golf. It also provides practical details of opening times, seasonal restrictions,... more...

  • New Englandby Sinotte Sinotte

    Hunter Publishing 2001; US$ 15.00

    There are over 180 public parks in Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine, and here is the guide to exploring them. New England - A Guide To The State & National Parks zooms in on these areas and what they have to offer the visitor. The guide makes its way around New England state by state, listing the parks alphabetically for easy navigation. Each park profile reveals all the details you need to know such as opening times, fees, access routes, facilities, contact names and numbers, as well as all the recreational opportunities offered: hiking and biking, swimming, boating, waterskiing, skiing and fishing. more...