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This book is about phylogenetic diversity as an approach to reduce biodiversity losses in this period of mass extinction. Chapters in the first section deal with questions such as the way we value p……続きを見る

This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initia……続きを見る

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Most people assume that the world has been explored and true adventure is dead: This book is one man’s rebuttal. Explorer and conservationist Paul Rosolie shares his in……続きを見る

In a world full of plastic, chemicals and waste, how can you help save the planet? This book is an easy-to-use guide that equips you with the tools to make positive changes to your life and the envi……続きを見る

International in scope, this volume brings together leading and emerging voices working at the intersection of contemporary art, visual culture, activism, and climate change, and addresses key quest……続きを見る

This open access book explores the key dimensions of a future education system designed to enable individuals, schools, and communities to achieve the twin twenty-first century challenges of sustain……続きを見る

This book discusses the continued emphasis on development gains in India’s national policies and its quest to meet sustainable development goals. It offers an analysis of the laws and infrastructure……続きを見る

The air is an important but largely unrecognized source of contaminant fate in the environment, including transport of pesticides and contaminants to nontarget areas and exposures for people and wil……続きを見る

The written works of nature's leading advocatesーfrom Charles Sumner and John Muir to Rachel Carson and President Jimmy Carter, to name a fewーhave been the subject of many texts, but their speeches……続きを見る

This book provides comprehensive research findings related to the environmental monitoring of radiation, levels of radioactive nuclides in various environments and dose estimation in residents after……続きを見る

ORCAPEDIA presents a sobering look at the current imprisonment of a highly intelligent, socially complex, non-threatening speciesーorcasーby an industry strictly for profit. Many remember the moveme……続きを見る

This book explores how Marshall McLuhan, with urbanist Jaqueline Tyrwhitt and artist György Kepes, responded to crises in the 60s and 70s similar to what we now face: human-to-human violence on a pl……続きを見る

This book is about making weather warnings more effective in saving lives, property, infrastructure and livelihoods, but the underlying theme of the book is partnership. The book represents the warn……続きを見る

How does sound ecologyーan acoustic connective tissue among communitiesーalso become a basis for a healthy economy and a just community? Jeff Todd Titon's lived experiences shed light on the power o……続きを見る

**A BILL GATES RECOMMENDED BOOK The Energy and Civilization author offers “an epic, multidisciplinary analysis of growth” in nature and societyーfrom tiny organisms to empires (Guardian).** Features……続きを見る

This book examines the value of Adaptive Collaborative Management for facilitating learning and collaboration with local communities and beyond, utilising detailed studies of forest landscapes and c……続きを見る

CHOICE 'Highly Recommended for all readers' June 2021 Vol. 58 No. 10 This stunningly illustrated book goes far beyond a run-of-the-mill nature guide. It explores the fascinating life histories of Br……続きを見る

In "The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times," Alfred Biese embarks on a profound exploration of humanity's evolving relationship with nature, tracing its roots ……続きを見る

This book summarizes the NGO Master Plan that provides a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River and its tributaries in Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It is a regional and civil ……続きを見る

In "The Hurricane Guide," William Radcliff Birt masterfully combines scientific rigor with engaging prose to explore the intricate dynamics of hurricanes. This comprehensive work delves into the met……続きを見る

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015, and vigorous efforts to implement them have been rapidly increasing even in Japan. This book is a collection of a……続きを見る

What is nature worth? The answer to this question -- which traditionally has been framed in environmental terms -- is revolutionizing the way we do business. In Nature's Fortune, Mark Tercek, CEO of……続きを見る

In "God's Country: The Trail to Happiness," James Oliver Curwood takes readers on an evocative journey through the untamed wilderness of North America, intertwining themes of nature, adventure, and ……続きを見る

In her enchanting work, "The Ducks and Frogs, a Tale of the Bogs," Fanny Fire-Fly crafts a whimsical narrative set in a vibrant ecosystem where anthropomorphic animals navigate the challenges of the……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book takes an in-depth look at Louisiana as a state which is ahead of the curve in terms of extreme weather events, both in frequency and mag……続きを見る

"Henry David Thoreau wrote, 'Who hears the fishes when they cry?' Maybe we need to go down to the river bank and try to listen."In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing i……続きを見る

In "The Peak District," Murray Gilchrist presents a vivid exploration of one of England's most picturesque landscapes, marrying detailed natural observation with a rich tapestry of local folklore an……続きを見る

"Advances in Raw Material Industries for Sustainable Development Goals" presents the results of joint scientific research conducted in the context of the Russian-German Raw Materials Forum. Today Ru……続きを見る

'Lucid, calm, informed, directly helpful in trying to think about where we are now... The literature of the time after begins here' Evening Standard 'Taking a breather from bewildering statistics an……続きを見る

In "Nature and Culture," Harvey Rice embarks on an intellectual exploration that intertwines the profound connections between human culture and the natural world. Through an eloquent combination of ……続きを見る