While most environmental prophets of doom have focused on the damage done to the atmosphere by fossil fuels or the decimation of forests and other natural habitats by industry and urban sprawl, Sylvia A. Earle reminds us that the vast majority of our planet is covered by water, which has been simila... Read more

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This timely book deals with the facts needed to make critical decisions concerning the effects of energy usage on the environment, and provides a better understanding of the complex issues facing our society today. It contains the latest information on the core subjects in this field as well as basi... Read more

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Robert Glennon captures the irony--and tragedy--of America's water crisis in a book that is both frightening and wickedly comical. From manufactured snow for tourists in Atlanta to trillions of gallons of water flushed down the toilet each year, Unquenchable reveals the heady extravagances and every... Read more

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Shares numerous tips for attracting birds throughout the year, in a guide that explains how an understanding of seasonal aspects can help to attract more birds, from offering crushed eggshells during laying times to creating hospitable environments for mating and migratory periods. Original. 15,000 ... Read more

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An introduction to the art of gardening under glass explains how to bring nature into the house by creating a terrarium, offering helpful suggestions on how to design, construct, select plants for, and maintain an innovative terrarium for any room in the house. 15,000 first printing. ... Read more

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Mike Tougias and Casey Sherman recount a dramatic 1952 rescue at sea following a brutal storm in which two steel oil tankers were ripped apart. The brave and timely response by the United States Coast Guard was the only hope for the crew, who hung to the remaining parts of the hull. Using small wood... Read more

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702 all color photo identifications of more than 600 insects, spiders and their kin are covered with notes on 250 others. ... Read more

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A fun, informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kid will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all about their young. Plus the guide features activities that are fun and easy to do. There's also a seven-page scrapbook for drawings and notes. ... Read more

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Two authorities on cryptozoology, the science of hidden animals, explore the truth and the myths behind such legendary creatures as the Loch Ness Monster and Sasquatch, offering photographs and eyewitness accounts of more than one hundred such animals. ... Read more

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- Raise your own butterflies!- Create a butterfly habitat o 15 projects and activities- Close-ups of 40 favorite North American butterfliesEveryone enjoys seeing butterflies flitting about on a warm summer day, but few people realize that many species are endangered. Without help, nine out of ten ca... Read more

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In a lifetime of exploration, writing, and passionate political activism, John Muir made himself America's most eloquent spokesman for the mystery and majesty of the wilderness. A crucial figure in the creation of our national parks system and a visionary prophet of environmental awareness, he was a... Read more

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Widely reported and perceived increases in carbon dioxide (CO2) levels-tied into the "Greenhouse" effect on global warming-obscure the fact that scientists and engineers are hard at work on methods to reduce CO2 emissions. Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide Mitigation: Science and Technology sh... Read more

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Complemented by more than 275 photographs and drawings, an informative guide for backyard birders offers a regional approach designed to help ease the identification of avian species and includes descriptions of each species' favorite foods, behavior, and characteristics, and tips on how to attract ... Read more

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