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ADVANCED METHODS FOR DECISION-MAKING & RISK MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
[Jurgen Kropp & Jurgen Scheffran (eds)]
Understanding sustainability is vital to resolving and managing many of today's problems, on a global as well as local scale. Sustainability science is an emerging field of research that comprises concepts and methodologies from different disciplines in a problem-oriented manner. Research efforts are often concentrated in a variety of sectoral domains. The heterogeneity of scientific tasks involved here and the complexity of environmental and social systems call for specific research strategies which are generally a compromise between high-precision analysis and educated guesswork. For understanding of global change, which embraces a variety of processes on several scales, information needs to be refined and compressed rather than amplified. This book aims at presenting advanced methods and techniques to make them available to a wider scientific community involved in global change and sustainability research. The contributions describe novel schemes to study the relationship between the socio-economic and the natural sphere and/or the social dimensions of climate and global change. The methodological approaches can be useful in the design and management of environmental systems, for policy development, environmental risk reduction, and prevention/mitigation strategies. In this context, a variety of environmental and sustainability aspects can be addressed, e.g. changes in the natural environment and land use, environmental impacts on human health, economics and technology, institutional interactions, human activities and behaviour.
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288pp,
180x260mm,
October 2007;
HB,
£59.50,
1600214274:9781600214271
, Nova Science Publishers
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AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT RESEARCH TRENDS
[Magnus L. Sørensen (ed)]
Agricultural water management includes many topics: farm-level and regional water management, irrigation, drainage, and salinity management of cultivated areas, collection and storage of rainfall in relation to soil properties and vegetation; the role of groundwater and surface water in nutrient cycling, exploitation and protection of water resources, control of flooding, erosion, and desertification. This book presents leading-edge research from around the world.
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304pp,
180x260mm,
May 2008;
HB,
£85.99,
1604561599:9781604561593
, Nova Science Publishers
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AIR POLLUTION
: New Research
[James V Livingston (ed)]
Pollution is undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities so that the environment becomes harmful or unfit for living things; especially applicable to the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the discharge of harmful substances. In addition to the harm, either present or future and known or unknown, to living beings, pollution cleanup and surveillance are enormous financial drains of the economies of the world. Air pollution research is the subject of this volume.
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201pp,
180x260mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£85.99,
1594545693:9781594545696
, Nova Science Publishers
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AIR POLLUTION RESEARCH ADVANCES
[Corin G Bodine (ed)]
Air pollution is a chemical, physical (e.g. particulate matter), or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex, dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognised as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth's ecosystems. Worldwide air pollution is responsible for large numbers of deaths and cases of respiratory disease. Enforced air quality standards, like the Clean Air Act in the United States, have reduced the presence of some pollutants. While major stationary sources are often identified with air pollution, the greatest source of emissions is actually made up by mobile sources, mainly the automobiles. Gases such as carbon dioxide, which contribute to global warming, have recently gained recognition as pollutants by some scientists. Others recognise the gas as being essential to life, and therefore incapable of being classed as a pollutant. This book presents new and important research dealing directly with air pollution.
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260pp,
180x260mm,
June 2007;
HB,
£85.99,
1600218067:9781600218064
, Nova Science Publishers
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ALGAL BOWL
: Overfertilization of the World's Freshwaters & Estuaries
[David W Schindler & John R Vallentyne]
The greatest threat to water quality worldwide is nutrient pollution. Cultural eutrophication by nutrients in sewage, fertilizers, and detergents is feeding massive algal blooms, choking out aquatic life and outpacing heavy metals, oil spills, and other toxins in the devastation wrought upon the world's fresh waters. Renowned water scientists, David W Schindler and John R Vallentyne, share their combined 80 years of experience with the eutrophication problem to explain its history and science, and offer real-world solutions for mitigating this catastrophe in the making. For those who have lost sight of Vallentyne's 1974 first edition, Schindler's fully revised and expanded edition is an unambiguous road map for change.
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344pp,
155x230mm,
September 2008;
PB,
£20.99,
0888644841:9780888644848
, University of Alberta Press
} |
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AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH FOCUS
[Elias P Svensson (ed)]
Aquatic toxicology is the study of the effects of manufactured chemicals and other anthropogenic and natural materials and activities on aquatic organisms at various levels of organization, from subcellular through individual organisms to communities and ecosystems. This book presents the latest research in this field from around the globe.
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204pp,
180x260mm,
May 2008;
HB,
£85.99,
1604561920:9781604561920
, Nova Science Publishers
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BARENTS SEA
[Egil Sakshaug (ed)]
{
150pp,
August 2008;
HB,
£45.00,
8251918391:9788251918398
, Tapir Academic Press
} |
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BETTER WORLD HANDBOOK, REVISED EDITION
: Small Changes That Make A Big Difference
[Ellis Jones, Ross Haenfler & Brett Johnson]
Specifically designed to reach people who normally would not consider themselves activists, "The Better World Handbook" is directed toward those who care about creating a more just, sustainable and socially responsible world but don't know where to begin. Substantially updated, this revised best-seller now contains more recent information on global problems, more effective actions, and many new resources.
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304pp,
155x230mm,
February 2007;
PB,
£11.50,
0865715750:9780865715752
, New Society Publishers
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BETTER WORLD SHOPPING GUIDE
: Every Dollar Makes a Difference
[Ellis Jones]
This is the only comprehensive guide for socially and environmentally responsible consumers. It contains comprehensive research distilled into a pocket-sized, user-friendly format, along with rankings for different company's products -- turning a grocery list into the most powerful tool to change the world.
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169pp,
100x150mm,
January 2006;
PB,
£5.99,
0865715769:9780865715769
, New Society Publishers
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BIOFUELS IN THE ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM
[Victor I Welborne (ed)]
Biofuels are enjoying a boom throughout the world. Led by ethanol and biodiesel, they are becoming an increasingly popular source of fuel for planes and automobiles. Brazil is the world’s leading producer followed by America. Biofuels are far cleaner than petroleum and renewable by plant growth.
{
119pp,
140x215mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£29.99,
1594547564:9781594547560
, Nova Science Publishers
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BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY RESEARCH TRENDS
[Léa P Mertens (ed)]
Biological oceanography concerns the biology and ecology of oceanic, marine, coastal and estuarine organisms. These range from viruses and bacteria to microbes and phytoplankton, from zooplankton and benthic invertebrates to shellfish, fish and marine mammals. The organisms live in a dynamic fluid easily described as a chemical soup that covers ~71% of the earth's surface and is intimately coupled to the atmosphere, the seafloor and the land. Thus, to determine how organisms are influenced by their environment, biological oceanographers must function across many sub-disciplines such as biochemistry, genetics, physiology, behaviour, population dynamics and community ecology. They must be knowledgeable of ocean physics, chemistry, geology, and atmospheric and radioactive processes. This book presents the latest research in this field from around the world.
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282pp,
180x260mm,
March 2008;
HB,
£85.99,
1600219357:9781600219351
, Nova Science Publishers
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BOAT GREEN
: 50 Steps Boaters Can Take to Save Our Waters
[Clyde W Ford]
This book encourages recreational boaters to adopt environmentally sound boating practices by providing practical, cost-effective solutions ranging from vessel maintenance and operation to alternative fuels, making sure those solutions are best for boaters and for the marine environment.
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228pp,
155x230mm,
January 2008;
PB,
£11.99,
0865715904:9780865715905
, New Society Publishers
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BUILDING WITH AWARENESS DVD & GUIDE
: The Construction of a Hybrid Home
[Ted Owens]
A DVD/book combination that includes the award-winning DVD on building a green, straw bale, solar home. On video, watch the construction of one home from start to finish. In the guidebook, see diagrams, photographs and additional methods of building.
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151pp,
140x190mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£24.99,
0977334317:9780977334315
, New Society Publishers
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CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY
: Essential Readings
[David Freeland Duke (ed)]
In an era of increasing environmental awareness, Canadians are becoming more and more curious about the context of environmental action and policy. 'Canadian Environmental History' puts into historical perspective the complex and often reciprocal relationships that develop between human societies and their environment. By studying the interplay between various historical actors -- changing ideas, settlement patterns, resource use, political factors, social change, and ecology -- this rigorous and provocative new volume aims to introduce students to the complexity of environmental problems. This book recasts Canadian history in the context of the environment and encourages students to use concepts such as bio-regionalism, environmentalism, and ecological theory to better understand patterns of Canadian settlement, resource use, and changing environmental sensibilities. A timely work, this book showcases articles by leading Canadian and International historians such as Colin M Coates, Ramsay Cooke, Ken Cruikshank, and Donald Worster.
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392pp,
175x250mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£21.99,
1551303108:9781551303109
, Canadian Scholars' Press
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CARBON BUSTER'S HOME ENERGY HANDBOOK
: Slowing Climate Change & Saving Money
[Godo Stoyke]
Most people are unaware that environmental problems such as climate change can be easily avoided, at a profit, through the intelligent application of appropriate technology. The handbook describes how to achieve this goal in the residential field. The first book in North America to provide a detailed carbon accounting of a family's carbon emissions and how to reduce them, it systematically analyses energy costs and evaluates which measures yield the highest returns for the environment and the pocketbook. It provides answers to questions such as: Which measure is more effective: putting solar panels on your roof, or buying a hybrid car? Where do I need to invest first: in high-efficiency shower-heads, or solar tubes? Is a $500 fridge that uses 800 kWh of power per year a good buy? The book allows individuals to quickly and accurately assess which products are a good deal and which aren't. It systematically analyses residential carbon emissions and energy costs and prioritises solutions based on highest carbon reductions and monetary returns, yielding results that are often surprising. The book enables readers to dramatically reduce their carbon emissions - far below the levels targeted under the Kyoto Protocol. At the same time, readers implementing the recommendations will save an average of $15,000 in energy costs over the next five years.
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170pp,
155x230mm,
February 2007;
PB,
£7.99,
0865715696:9780865715691
, New Society Publishers
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CHOOSING GREEN
: The Home Buyer's Guide to Good Green Homes
[Jerry Yudelson]
Energy efficient, non-toxic, healthy homes are the hottest trend in the building industry. Homebuilders are constructing green homes in astonishing numbers -- nearly 200,000 in the U.S. alone in 2006. How does a home buyer who wants a green home know what to look for, what questions to ask a builder, which green home rating systems to trust, and what homes are on the market? Nationally recognised green-building expert Jerry Yudelson provides answers to some common areas of concern, including: Energy-efficient home features; Water conservation fixtures; Non-toxic finishes; Green products; Healthy indoor air. Drawing from the expertise of dozens of homebuilders, government officials and green-home experts, this book deftly takes the reader through these considerations with easy-to-use tables, charts, maps, score sheets and checklists. The book includes a glossary of green building terms, an extensive resource section and a list of homebuilders, green-rating programs and financial incentives. This comprehensive book provides homebuyers with everything they will need to make a successful search for their own green home.
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224pp,
155x230mm,
May 2008;
PB,
£11.50,
0865716102:9780865716100
, New Society Publishers
} |
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CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH PROGRESS
[Lawrence N Peretz (ed)]
Climate change refers to the variation in the Earth's global climate or in regional climates over time. It describes changes in the variability or average state of the atmosphere over time scales ranging from decades to millions of years. These changes can be caused by processes internal to the Earth, external forces (e.g. variations in sunlight intensity) or, more recently, human activities. In recent usage, especially in the context of environmental policy, the term 'climate change' often refers only to changes in modern climate, including the rise in average surface temperature known as global warming. This new book presents leading-edge research in this fast-moving field.
{
January 2008;
HB,
£85.99,
1600219985:9781600219986
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
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CLIMATE, FOREST, BIODIVERSITY & DESERT
[Dr Prabhas Chandra Sinha]
Protecting forests around the world has become a big challenge. This book covers the most vital and immediate concerns of today's environment and tries to provide readers with global environmental guidelines with respect to climate changes, forest management, biodiversity conservation, biosafety and desert protection. It covers the global framework conventions on climate change and biological diversity. The Forest principles and Bio Safety Protocols, the convention on combating desertification and the Agenda 21 action plan with respect to natural resources and their conservation are discussed in detail.
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342pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£33.50,
8189741322:9788189741327
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
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CONSERVATION & RECYCLING OF RESOURCES
: New Research
[Christian V Loeffe (ed)]
The preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources and recycling or the processing of used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products must become key parts of the equation for the Earth’s continued sustainable development. At the present time, most developed countries are massively wasteful throughout almost all sectors of the economy ranging from energy use to consumer lifestyles. One of the main obstacles to conservation and recycling of resources is the lack in most countries of national mindsets encouraging such practices as well as the infrastructures to support their carrying out. This book presents important research in this frontal field.
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260pp,
180x260mm,
October 2006;
HB,
£52.99,
1600211259:9781600211256
, Nova Science Publishers
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CONSUMER GUIDE TO HOME ENERGY SAVINGS, 9TH EDITION
: Save Money, Save the Earth
[Jennifer Thorne Amann, Alex Wilson & Katie Ackerly]
How efficient are front-load washing machines? When is it time to replace your old refrigerator? These questions and many more are answered in "The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings", a one-stop resource for consumers who want to improve their home's energy performance and reduce costs. Zeroing in on the most useful response can be a challenge -- this 9th edition guide cuts through the confusion. Well-organised and highly readable, this guide begins with an overview of the inter-relationships between energy use, economics and the environment. Chapters focus on specific areas in the home, such as electronics, lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, kitchen and laundry, and provide helpful explanations for each, including: describing energy use characteristics; drawing comparisons between the available technologies; outlining the most cost-effective repair and replacement options; providing step-by-step guidance for finding the right equipment; describing how the equipment operates, and summarising how much energy is used or lost. Included are tips on improving existing equipment, and guidance for when and why consumers should purchase new energy-efficient equipment, as well as a reminder to check local government and utility incentives for purchase or retrofit grants. This guide will be an invaluable resource to all consumers concerned about reducing both their energy bills and their environmental impact.
{
240pp,
140x215mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£11.99,
0865716021:9780865716025
, New Society Publishers
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CROP SPRAYING & THE HEALTH OF RESIDENTS & BYSTANDERS
[Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution]
This report addresses a complex and controversial issue: the human health risks associated with the use of agricultural pesticides. Some people are extremely concerned about their potential exposure to pesticides, arising because they occupy properties adjacent to farmland or because they have (or have had) access to such land, for example when using footpaths. The official position in the UK in response to these concerns has been that a robust approach to the assessment of human health risks associated with pesticide exposure already exists; and that there is no scientific case for taking additional measures, such as the introduction of no-spray buffer zones, to protect members of the public who may be in the vicinity of a sprayed area. But those who consider themselves to be adversely affected by pesticide spraying have not been reassured, and have continued to campaign for the adoption of more precautionary measures.
{
182pp,
180x260mm,
December 2006;
HB,
£45.99,
160021391X:9781600213915
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
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CUMULATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
[T V Ramachandra, M D Subash Chandran, K V Gururaja & Sreekantha]
An ecosystem is a complex of interconnected living organisms inhabiting a particular area or unit of space, together with their environment and all their interrelationships and relationships with the environment having a well-maintained ecological processes and interactions. It is characterised by the abundance of individual species populations; interspecies relationships; activity of organisms; physical and chemical characteristics of environment; flows of matter, energy, and information; and description of changes of these parameters with time. Hence, its surroundings can be categorised into physical and biological environment, which are self-defined, self-maintained and self-sustained dynamic natural systems. The physical environment comprises of lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, while the living beings in the biosphere constitute biological environment. The biosphere contains many delicate biological processes that have taken billions of years to evolve and there is a natural equilibrium for life sustaining processes dependent on relatively slow rates of recycling. These natural processes as well as resources are being over driven by human activities to meet the growing demands of the population. These developmental activities by humans ignoring the ecosystems and functional aspects are instrumental in bringing about irreversible changes in the ecosystem and their environment. The concern now is on the rise for the changes due to human induced activities that are proving detrimental, as it has exceeded the recycling rates of natural processes, which are altering the very nature of the environment. These changes are drastic, both to the environment and its inhabitants alike. Under such circumstances, it is necessary to do a retrospective analysis of the present situation to identify the degree of seriousness of different kinds of anthropogenic activities on the environment, plausible measures to curb further damaging to environment and better ways to live in harmony with the environment.
{
371pp,
180x260mm,
February 2007;
HB,
£52.99,
1594549516:9781594549519
, Nova Science Publishers
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CUTTING YOUR CAR USE
: Save Money, Be Healthy, Be Green!
[Randall Howard Ghent & Anna Semlyen]
This practical guide helps people who want to reduce their car use to evaluate alternatives to personal car ownership -- sharing or giving it up -- and to plan journeys using a mix of transportation modes and simple changes to their travel habits.
{
120pp,
130x180mm,
June 2006;
PB,
£7.50,
0865715580:9780865715585
, New Society Publishers
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DESIGN FOR WATER
: Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Catchment, & Alternate Water Reuse
[Heather Kinkade-Levario]
Water, once abundant and cheap, is poised to become the new oil as the entire world faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water. If we are to avert a devastating shortages, we must look at alternative water sources, both in our homes, and in the planning of new developments. Rainwater expert Heather Kinkade-Levario builds on her award-winning book, "Forgotten Rain with Design for Water". This accessible guide is the most up-to-date book on the market dealing with alternate water collection, with a special focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. Aspects include: Passive and active systems set-up; Storage; Stormwater reuse; Distributional Purification; Analysis; Filtrations. Numerous case studies outline the process of water collection from landscape, residential, commercial, industrial, school, park and municipal systems. Other accessible (affordable) alternate sources include cooling tower bleed-off water, air conditioning condensate, graywater and fog collection. The book provides the necessary guidelines to set up passive harvesting techniques to anyone harvesting techniques to anyone making development decisions -- engineers, landscape architects, developers, policy-makers, planners and land-owners.
{
235pp,
190x230mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
0865715807:9780865715806
, New Society Publishers
} |
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROCESS
: Law, Process & Strategy
[Prabhas C Sinha]
Disaster management aims to reduce human suffering and economic losses caused by natural and man-made technological disasters. An important part of disaster management is to provide assistance to prepare for and recover from them, which can result in great human and economic loss. This book provides the reader with an integrated understanding of managing the various types of disaster.
{
312pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£29.99,
8190309870:9788190309875
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
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DISASTER MITIGATION
: Preparedness, Recovery & Response
[Prabhas C Sinha]
Disaster management aims to reduce human suffering and economic losses caused by disasters. The book deals with monitoring, control, planning and training for disasters, their prevention, and emergency control and planning.
{
302pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£29.99,
8190309889:9788190309882
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
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DISASTER RELIEF
: Rehabilitation & Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
[Prabhas C Sinha]
This book is devoted to theoretical and conceptual aspects of disaster management, risk assessment, hazard minimisation and vulnerability analysis. Plans for coping with specific types of disasters such as tsunami, cyclone, hurricane etc., are discussed in detail.
{
281pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£28.99,
8190309897:9788190309899
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
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DISASTER VULNERABILITIES & RISKS
: Trends, Concepts, Classification & Approaches
[Prabhas C Sinha]
Disaster Management aims to reduce suffering and economic losses caused by natural and technological disasters. This book provides the reader with an integrated understanding of the various disasters, hazards and crises and their control, mitigation and prevention with reference to possible management solutions.
{
297pp,
145x220mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£29.99,
8190309862:9788190309868
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
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EARTH-SHELTERED HOUSES
: How to Build an Affordable Underground Home
[Rob Roy]
Earth-Sheltered Houses is a practical guide for those who want to build their own underground home at moderate cost. It covers all of the various construction techniques involved including details on planning, excavation, footings, floor, walls, framing, roofing, waterproofing, insulation and drainage. Specific methods appropriate for the inexperienced owner-builder are a particular focus and include: pouring one's own footings and/or floor the use of dry-stacked (surface-bonded) concrete block walls post-and-beam framing plank-and-beam roofing, and drainage methods and self-adhesive waterproofing membranes. The time-tested, easy-to-learn construction techniques described in Earth-Sheltered Houses will enable readers to embark upon their own building projects with confidence, backed up by a comprehensive resources section that lists all the latest products such as waterproofing membranes, types of rigid insulation and drainage products that will protect the building against water damage and heat loss.
{
256pp,
190x230mm,
July 2006;
PB,
£18.99,
0865715211:9780865715219
, New Society Publishers
} |
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EATING FOSSIL FUELS
: Oil, Food & the Coming Crisis in Agriculture
[Dale Allen Pfeiffer]
Every calorie of food produced in the U.S. required ten calories of hydrocarbons. Without oil, the U.S. can only sustain two thirds of its present population and world population should be around two billion. The solution: transition to a sustainable, localised agriculture.
{
128pp,
140x215mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£7.50,
0865715653:9780865715653
, New Society Publishers
} |
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EBB & FLOW
: Tides & Life on Our Once & Future Planet
[Tom Koppel]
This fascinating book shows us how the understanding of tidal movement has been crucial to human existence on planet Earth. Drawing on history, science and personal memories, he demonstrates that a subject we take for granted affects all our lives. The author weaves together three grand narratives exploring how tides have affected the physical shape of the land, how they have affected human history and development, and how science has worked to understand the surprisingly complex way in which they actually work.
{
292pp,
155x230mm,
September 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
1550027263:9781550027266
, Dundurn Press
} |
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EBENEZER TEICHELMANN
: Cutting Across Continents
[Bob McKerrow]
Composed of pioneering contributions to mountaineering, photography, health care, and the environment, the extraordinary life of Ebenezer Teichelmann -- the early-20th-century New Zealander affectionately know as 'the little doctor' -- is explored in this biography. From his childhood to his studies in Australia and Europe and his rustic, conservationist adult life, a complete picture of this surgeon-general turned outdoorsman emerges. Surgeon, public health promoter, explorer, photographer, philanthropist, gardener, humanitarian, and soldier -- all are essential facets of this fascinating and passionate man.
{
270pp,
155x220mm,
April 2006;
HB,
£23.50,
8187943874:9788187943877
, IPG (India Research Press)
} |
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ECOCITIES, REVISED EDITION
: Rebuilding Cities in Balance with Nature
[Richard Register]
Most of the world's population now lives in cities. So if we are to address the problems of environmental deterioration and peak oil adequately, the city has to be a major focus of attention. "Ecocities" is about re-building cities and towns based on ecological principles for the long term sustainability, cultural vitality and health of the Earth's biosphere. Unique in the literature is the book's insight that the form of the city really matters -- and that it is within our ability to change it, and crucial that we do. Further, that the ecocity within its bio-region is comprehensible and do-able, and can produce a healthy and potentially happy future. The book describes the place of the city in evolution, nature and history. It pays special attention to the key question of accessibility and transportation, and outlines design principles for the ecocity. The reader is encouraged to plunge in to its economics and politics: the kinds of businesses, planning and leadership required. The book then outlines the tools by which a gradual transition to the ecocity could be accomplished. Throughout, this new edition is generously illustrated with the author's own inspired visions of what such rebuilt cities might actually look like.
{
371pp,
190x230mm,
June 2006;
PB,
£17.50,
0865715521:9780865715523
, New Society Publishers
} |
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ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS RESEARCH TRENDS
[Carolyn C Pertsova (ed)]
This new book presents important research in the field of ecological economics which is a trans-disciplinary field of academic research that addresses the dynamic and spatial interdependence between human economies and natural ecosystems. Ecological economics brings together and connects different disciplines, within the natural and social sciences but especially between these broad areas. Ecological economics presents a more pluralistic approach to the study of environmental problems and policy solutions, characterised by systems perspectives, adequate physical and biological contexts, and a focus on long-term environmental sustainability.
{
366pp,
180x260mm,
September 2007;
HB,
£85.99,
1600219411:9781600219412
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
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ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MOOSE, 2ND EDITION
[Albert W Franzmann, Charles C Schwartz & Richard E McCabe (eds)]
Now back in print as a University Press of Colorado edition, this abundantly illustrated volume fully explains moose biology and ecology and assesses the increasingly complex enterprise of managing moose. Twenty-one of the world’s authorities on the species discuss its taxonomy, reproduction and growth, feeding habits, behaviour, population dynamics, relationships with predators, incidental mortality, seasonal migration patterns, and habitat and harvest management.
REVIEW: "This book should appeal to anyone interested in wildlife management in general and moose in particular. Even the casual reader can spend enjoyable hours browsing through the hundreds of interesting photographs and drawings. Certain to be the standard moose bible for years to come." -- Library Journal. "This massive book about the largest deer in the world is an impressive undertaking... The editors' stated goals were that the book be readable and interesting, and they have succeeded with these expectations -- it is fascinating." -- Booklist.
{
733pp,
220x290mm,
October 2007;
HB,
£49.99,
0870818953:9780870818950
, University Press of Colorado
} |
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ECOLOGY OF HEIRARCHICAL LANDSCAPES
: From Theory to Application
[Jiquan Chen et al (eds)]
The idea for this book grew out of: (1) the realisation that development of the theory of landscape ecology has now reached the point where rigorous field work is required to validate models, test assumptions and ideas of scaling theory, and refine our understanding of landscape features and their delineation; (2) the relative scarcity of compilations that have examined the role of field research or interdisciplinary management applications in advancing the science of landscape ecology; and (3) the increasing amount of information coming out of the Chequamegon Integrated Field Project (CIFP) on relevant topics. This book synthesises the experiences and lessons learned from the CIFP project and other relevant landscape studies in an attempt to demonstrate the utility of field studies and emerging technology to the advancement of the science. This book is organised to synthesise and update knowledge on research topics mentioned previously, with an emphasis on ecological consequences (i.e., implications for ecological function) of the approach to and understanding of these topics across levels of the ecological hierarchy.
{
311pp,
180x260mm,
October 2006;
HB,
£52.99,
1600210473:9781600210471
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
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ECOLOGY RESEARCH PROGRESS
[Sebastián I Muñoz (ed)]
The new book presents important recent research on ecology which is the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment, including the biotic and abiotic components. There are at least six kinds of ecology: ecosystem, physiological, behavioural, population, and community. specific topics include: Acid Deposition, Acid Rain Revisited, Biodiversity, Biocomplexity, Carbon Sequestration in Soils, Coral Reefs, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Justice, Fire Ecology , Floods, Global Climate Change, Hypoxia, and Invasion.
{
January 2008;
HB,
£85.99,
1600218075:9781600218071
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
ECOLOGY, 2ND EDITION
[Carolyn Merchant (ed)]
As we survey the negative effects of modernism -- environmental destruction, the net consumption of irreplaceable natural resources, the ever-widening gulf between first and third worlds -- we are forced to grapple with the consequences of the domination of nature by human beings. Clearly, for the earth and its peoples to survive, new ways of thinking about the human relationship to nature are needed. The readings gathered in this popular reader join these issues with critical theory to examine the ongoing struggle to rediscover the nature within human beings and to reconnect it with external nature. A critical theory of the environment offers both an analysis of current problems of the domination of people and nature and ways of attaining sustainability in the future. Distinguished environmental scholar Carolyn Merchant has brought together some of the foremost environmental thinkers of the twenty-first century. They present new philosophies, theories of justice, spiritual relations, and scientific thought. This second edition contains new material on globalisation, natural capitalism, the ecofeminist and environmental justice movements, feminist green socialism, conservation and third world peoples, and the ecology of order and chaos, while retaining many of the most provocative selections from the first edition. The conclusion presents the "Principles of Environmental Justice," adopted by the First National People of Colour Environmental Leadership Summit. Scholars, teachers, and anyone concerned about the future of the planet will find in this excellent collection an array of new directions, ideas, and possibilities for healing the wounds of the past.
{
436pp,
155x230mm,
December 2007;
PB,
£17.50,
1591025788:9781591025788
, Prometheus Books (Humanity Books)
} |
 |
ECOPRENEURING
: Putting Purpose & the Planet Before Profits
[John Ivanko & Lisa Kivirist]
Powerful social trends towards green living, relocalisation and self-sufficiency have fanned the fires of would-be ecopreneurs in North America, driving a shift towards prioritising purpose over profits, and building community over building market share. A nation of 9 to 5-ers is giving way to a spirited bunch of innovators, searching for ways to make a life, instead of simply making a living. This accessible and inspiring guide includes profiles of successful ecopreneurs and provides an in-depth exploration of: Eco-business basics; Purposeful management; Marketing in the green economy; Running a lifestyle business. "Ecopreneuring" shows how we can earn our daily bread on a local or regional level while saving money, strengthening the economy and helping restore the planet to ecological health and social stability. Part small business manifesto, part personal finance primer, this book is essential reading for small business owners, prospective entrepreneurs, and anyone who dreams of a livelihood based on independence, creativity, passion and a commitment to green practices and sustainability.
{
224spp,
155x230mm,
July 2008;
PB,
£10.99,
0865716056:9780865716056
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
ELECTRIC WATER
: The Emerging Revolution in Water & Energy
[Christopher C Swan]
What if it were possible to combine energy and water in a way that would contribute to the reversal of global warming and the restoration of the planet? What if it were possible to have a better quality of life, without having to give anything up? What if that plan made such economic sense that governments and large corporations would buy into it? As it turns out, it is possible to create an energy source by using key technologies that are already available. Most cities have enough rain and sun to meet their water and energy needs, by using simple technology. Building on current mainstream trends in solar energy and wind power, "Electric Water" offers a clear vision of how the world's energy and water infrastructure could be transformed. The book provides: an outline of the major issues that need addressing, including global warming; a fascinating explanation of key technologies in plain water; a vision of business and job opportunities in restoration; real-life examples, including the post-Katrina Louisiana Coastal Restoration program; websites for further information. Unlike many other books on this subject, "Electric Water" uses accessible language to propose a workable plan for a revolutionary integration of technology and quality of life that will be of special interest to planners, engineers and architects.
{
224pp,
190x230mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£11.99,
0865715858:9780865715851
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
ENABLING SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING
: A Workshop
[Ezio Manzini, Stuart Walker & Barry Wylant (eds)]
Book & CD-ROM. Sustainability, environmental impact, green design, urban sprawl -- all buzzwords we have become familiar with in the ongoing dialogue about climate change & global warming. This book presents student work that explores these issues & exemplifies the application of Ezio Manzini’s theories of "enabling solutions". Students from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design worked together to identify some of the challenges of suburbia with respect to sustainable design. Exploring such issues as the local quality of life, community cohesiveness, & environmental impacts of suburban areas, the workshop participants presented posters, tables, matrices, & other graphic materials that illustrate key concepts, the resources required, & the main players involved in their implementation. In addition to the student work showcased here, "Enabling Solutions" also includes essays by Manzini, Walker, & Wylant that contextualise the key issues & elaborate on the theoretical basis for the student workshop.
{
100pp,
180x230mm,
April 2008;
PB,
£13.50,
1552382362:9781552382363
, University of Calgary Press
} |
 |
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
[N Jawadekar]
Conservation of the environment and coping with different problems faced by nations both developed and developing is a worldwide issue. This encyclopaedia presents a comprehensive list of terms used in Environment Science and different topics related with the Environment. As the structure of this glossary consists of many different types of users from end users to developers and translators, the present work is recommended as both a source and ready reference for students, teachers as well as environmentalists. The encyclopaedia includes either words that may be those used uniquely in the field or more common words that have a special meaning in the context of Environment Science, phrases, acronyms and other abbreviations and several type of entries not usually found in reference works pertaining to Environment Science. Some of the entries pertain to government and private research institutions and programs related to the Environment Science fields.
{
391pp,
145x220mm,
March 2007;
HB,
£26.99,
8189741519:9788189741518
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
} |
 |
ENERGY SWITCH
: Proven Solutions for a Renewable Future
[Craig Morris]
Declining oil supplies dictate a switch to renewable energy sources for a sustainable future. The book outlines German's successes in doing this, how the transition to 100% renewables is possible, and how the US could become the world renewable leader.
{
210pp,
155x230mm,
September 2006;
PB,
£12.50,
0865715599:9780865715592
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
ENOUGH BLOOD SHED
: 101 Solutions to Violence, Terror & War
[Guy Dauncey]
Addressing the roots of war and the heartening power of civil society's rejection of the war paradigm, this book collects strategies and success stories showing that war and terrorism are not inevitable -- that we already know how to prevent them.
{
272pp,
185x230mm,
August 2006;
PB,
£14.50,
0865715270:9780865715271
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOGRAPHICAL EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
: Cultural Contexts
[John Chi-Kin Lee & Michael Williams (eds)]
Geography, environment, sustainability, culture and education standing alone or in any combination, provide the ingredients for a variety of stews. They are all difficult to define and they generate endless debates for theoreticians and practitioners about their meaning and significance. The editors have divided the chapters that follow into two parts in an effort to unit these diverse disciplines. Part 1 is concerned with cultural foundations and curriculum issues related to geographical and environmental education for sustainability. Part 2 comprises a series of chapters presenting education for sustainability in the contexts of national cultures.
{
358pp,
180x260mm,
May 2006;
HB,
£65.50,
1594549451:9781594549458
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL BIODEGRADATION RESEARCH FOCUS
[B Y Wang (ed)]
This new book is devoted to leading-edge research on environmental biodegradation which is the destruction of organic compounds by microorganisms. Microorganisms, particularly bacteria, are responsible for the decomposition of both natural and synthetic organic compounds in nature. Mineralisation results in complete conversion of a compound to its inorganic mineral constituents (for example, carbon dioxide from carbon, sulphate or sulphide from organic sulphur, nitrate or ammonium from organic nitrogen, phosphate from organophosphates, or chloride from organochlorine). Since carbon comprises the greatest mass of organic compounds, mineralisation can be considered in terms of CO2 evolution. Radioactive carbon-14 (14C) isotopes enable scientists to distinguish between mineralisation arising from contaminants and soil organic matter. However, mineralisation of any compound is never 100% because some of it (10-40% of the total amount degraded) is incorporated into the cell mass or products that become part of the amorphous soil organic matter, commonly referred to as humus. Thus, biodegradation comprises mineralisation and conversion to innocuous products, namely biomass and humus. Primary biodegradation is more limited in scope and refers to the disappearance of the compound as a result of its biotransformation to another product. Compounds that are readily biodegradable are generally utilised as growth substrates by single microorganisms. Many of the components of petroleum products (and frequent ground-water contaminants), such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene, are utilised by many genera of bacteria as sole carbon sources for growth and energy.
{
320pp,
180x260mm,
January 2008;
HB,
£85.99,
1600219047:9781600219047
, Nova Science Publishers
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS & POLICY IN THE WEST, REVISED EDITION
[Zachary A Smith & John C Freemuth (eds)]
Population growth and industrial development have put the wide-open spaces and natural resources that define the West under immense stress. Vested interests clash and come to terms over embattled resources such as water, minerals, and even open space. The federal government controls 40 to 80 percent of the land base in many western states; its sway over the futures of the West’s communities and environment has prompted the development of unique policies and politics in the West. This thoroughly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive and current survey. Contributors address the policy process as it affects western states, how bureaucracy and politics shape environmental dialogues in the West, how western states innovate environmental policies independently of Washington, and how and when science is involved (or ignored) in management of the West’s federal lands. Experts in individual resource areas explore multifaceted issues such as the politics of dam removal and restoration, wildlife resource concerns, suburban sprawl and smart growth, the management of hard-rock mining, and the allocation of the West’s tightly limited water resources.
{
211pp,
155x230mm,
August 2007;
PB,
£23.50,
0870818813:9780870818813
, University Press of Colorado
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
: New Research
[Rachel H Plattenberg (ed)]
Pollution is the release of chemical, physical, biological or radioactive contaminants to the environment. Principal forms of pollution include: air pollution, the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere. Common examples include carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and nitrogen oxides produced by industry and motor vehicles. Ozone and smog are created as nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons react to sunlight. Water pollution affects oceans and inland bodies of water. Examples include organic and inorganic chemicals, heavy metals, petrochemicals, chloroform, and bacteria. Water pollution may also occur in the form of thermal pollution and the depletion of dissolved oxygen. Soil contamination often occurs when chemicals are released by spill or underground storage tank leakage. Contaminants include hydrocarbons, heavy metals, MTBE, herbicides, pesticides and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Often occurs with water pollution, thanks to surface runoff and groundwater. Radioactive contamination was added in the wake of 20th-century discoveries in atomic physics. Noise pollution encompasses roadway noise, aircraft noise, industrial noise as well as high-intensity sonar. Light pollution, includes light trespass, over-illumination and astronomical interference. Visual pollution, which can refer to the presence of overhead power lines, highway billboards, scarred landforms (as from strip mining), open storage of junk or municipal solid waste. The nature, distribution and ecological effects of all types and forms of pollutants in air, soil and water are the subject of this book.
{
308pp,
180x260mm,
July 2007;
B,
£85.99,
1600212581:9781600212581
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
: Structuring Motivation in a Green Bureaucracy -- The Conflict Between Regulatory Style & Cultural Identity
[Robert McMahon]
By utilising the lenses of institutions and culture -- examining the relationship between regulator and regulated, dominant regulatory style, and interaction with the institutions of government -- this book challenges the contemporary wisdom that recommends holistic and integrated institutional forms that result in the decimation of existing cultural identifications. No sense of bureaucratic mission can be established where cultural identifications have been destroyed, regardless of the ingenuity of the institutional form adopted. The absence of such bureaucratic mission results in green bureaucracies that are likely to fail in the pursuit of organisational goals. Examining motivations shows why cultural identifications within an organisation must be congruent with institutional structures so that these identifications can be established.
{
220pp,
152x229mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£55.00,
1903900697:9781903900697
, Sussex Academic Press
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ADVANCES
: Volume 1
[Harold J Benson (ed)]
The environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book presents the latest analyses in the field.
{
130pp,
180x260mm,
May 2008;
HB,
£45.99,
1604563141:9781604563146
, Nova Science Publishers
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ADVANCES
[Peter A Clarkson (ed)]
The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field from around the globe.
{
June 2007;
HB,
£85.99,
1600217621:9781600217623
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AT THE LEADING EDGE
[Alfred B Gore (ed)]
The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people who are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field which is vital for everyone.
{
353pp,
180x260mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£85.99,
1600214312:9781600214318
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PROGRESS
[Florian P Maes (ed)]
The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This volume presents recent and significant research from around the world in this field.
{
247pp,
180x260mm,
March 2008;
HB,
£85.99,
1604560800:9781604560800
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH TRENDS
[Marvin A Cato (ed)]
The environment consists of the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field which is vital for everyone.
{
319pp,
180x260mm,
August 2007;
HB,
£85.99,
1600215564:9781600215568
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
EVOLUTION'S EDGE
: The Coming Collapse & Transformation of Our World
[Graeme Taylor]
It is now 5 minutes to midnight on the Doomsday Clock, reflecting the fact that we are closer to assuring the obliteration of our species than we have been at any time since the early eighties. We are rapidly approaching a tipping point, where we will either transform our violent, exploitative global system into a peaceful, co-operative one, or enter a catastrophic decline. "Evolution's Edge" shows that limitless economic expansion is impossible on a finite planet. Our growth-based global system will collapse as critical resources become scarce and major ecosystems fail. However, new ideas, values and technologies can help us avoid disaster and create a better world. Using evolutionary systems theory, the book explains how societies evolve and why rapid, non-linear change is not only possible but inevitable. It describes: Collapse -- how cascading crises will soon provoke system failure; Transformation - how emerging technologies, ideas, values and social organisations are supporting the evolution of a sustainable system; Analysis -- how societies evolve into increasingly complex and conscious systems; Action -- how a common, co-operative vision can accelerate constructive global change. This is a practical guide to a sustainable future and is vital reading for activists, educators, progressive thinkers and anyone concerned about the state of our world.
{
320pp,
190x230mm,
July 2008;
PB,
£14.99,
0865716080:9780865716087
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
FERMENTING REVOLUTION
: How to Drink Beer & Save the World
[Christopher Mark O'Brien]
Beer has fermented fundamental change in human society from gender roles to religious theologies. It helped established civilisation, sparked the Industrial Revolution, and triggered scientific theories. Today, "beer activists" are fermenting a revolution in social and environmental sustainability.
REVIEW: "...if you’ve ever needed a good justification for your taste, get out and buy this book! Remember it’s a really good read - especially over a pint or two of the real stuff, I do assure you - and if you’re drinking the real ale, don’t forget, you’re helping to save the world too!" -- Peter Kiddle, News & Views (Magazine of the South Devon Branch of CAMRA), Spring 2007.
{
274pp,
155x230mm,
November 2006;
PB,
£10.99,
0865715564:9780865715561
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
FINDING COMMUNITY
: How to Join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community
[Diana Leafe Christian]
Finding community is as critical as obtaining food and shelter, since the need to belong is what makes us human. The isolation and loneliness of modern life have led many people to search for deeper connection, which has resulted in a renewed interest in intentional communities. These intentional communities or ecovillages are an appealing choice for like-minded people who seek to create a family-oriented and ecologically sustainable lifestyle -- a lifestyle they are unlikely to find anywhere else. However, the notion of an intentional community can still be a tremendous leap for some -- deterred perhaps by a misguided vision of eking out a hardscrabble existence with little reward. In fact, successful ecovillages thrive because of the combined skills and resources of their members. "Finding Community" presents a thorough overview of ecovillages and intentional communities and offers solid advice on how to research thoroughly, visit thoughtfully, evaluate intelligently and join gracefully. Useful considerations include: important questions to ask (of members and of yourself); signs of a healthy (and not-so-healthy) community; cost of joining (and staying); common blunders to avoid. The book provides intriguing possibilities to readers who are seeking a more co-operative, sustainable and meaningful life.
{
241pp,
190x230mm,
May 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
0865715785:9780865715783
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
FOCUS ON ECOLOGY RESEARCH
[A R Burk (ed)]
Ecology is the study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment, including the biotic and abiotic components. There are at least six kinds of ecology: ecosystem, physiological, behavioural, population, and community. specific topics include: Acid Deposition, Acid Rain Revisited, Biodiversity, Biocomplexity, Carbon Sequestration in Soils, Coral Reefs, Ecosystem Services, , Environmental Justice, Fire Ecology , Floods, Global Climate Change, Hypoxia, and Invasion. This book presents new research on ecology from around the world.
{
376pp,
180x260mm,
July 2006;
HB,
£59.50,
1594544921:9781594544927
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
FOCUS ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH
[J V Livingston (ed)]
Pollution is undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities so that the environment becomes harmful or unfit for living things; especially applicable to the contamination of soil, water, or the atmosphere by the discharge of harmful substances. In addition to the harm, either present or future and known or unknown, to living beings, pollution cleanup and surveillance are enormous financial drains of the economies of the world. This book gathers leading research from throughout the world dealing with water pollution.
{
162pp,
180x260mm,
July 2006;
HB,
£85.99,
1594549559:9781594549557
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
[Emma B Davis (ed)]
The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered on the other. And it is people which are by and large ruining the environment both for themselves and for all other organisms. This book reviews the latest research in this field which is vital for everyone.
{
160pp,
180x260mm,
April 2006;
HB,
£59.50,
1600210163:9781600210167
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
GEOCHEMISTRY RESEARCH ADVANCES
[Ólafur Stefánsson (ed)]
The field of geochemistry involves study of the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, chemical processes and reactions that govern the composition of rocks and soils, and the cycles of matter and energy that transport the Earth's chemical components in time and space, and their interaction with the hydrosphere and the atmosphere. This book presents leading research in the field. Preface; Implications of complex glacial deposits for till geochemical exploration: Examples from the central Fennoscandian ice sheet; Geochemical modelling of concentrated mine waters: A comparison of the Pitzer ion-interaction theory with the ion-association model for the study of melanterite solubility in San Telmo mine (Huelva, Spain); Geochemical Anomalies Connected with Great Earthquakes in China; Structural Characterisation of Kerogen by Ruthenium Tetroxide Oxidation; Mucous Macroaggregates in the Northern Adriatic; Geochemical signals and paleoclimate changes in a 16,000 14C year sedimentary record from Lake Gucheng, eastern China; Biogeochemical evaluation of soil covers for base metal tailings, Ag-Pb-Zn Cannington mine, Australia; The Geochemical Characteristics of Rare Earth Elements in Granitic Laterites in Hainan Island, China; Index.
{
200pp,
180x260mm,
June 2008;
HB,
£59.50,
1604562153:9781604562156
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
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GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE REVISITED
[Horace M Karling (ed)]
Global climate change continues to be a front-burner issues whether ignored by governments or not. The clock continues to tick. This new book presents the latest research on this crucial issue.
{
163pp,
180x260mm,
April 2007;
HB,
£52.99,
159454039X:9781594540394
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
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GLOBAL TOURISM, SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & ACTION PLANS
: Code of Ethics, Charter, Guidelines, Resolutions
[Prabhas C Sinha]
This book gives an in-depth insight into contemporary global trends as far as tourism ethics, Charters, guidelines and resolutions are concerned. The book presents in detail The World Tourism Organisation's code of ethics for tourism sector in general and the travellers. As code of ethics for travellers, a model guideline developed by the last frontiers for responsible tourism in Latin America is dealt in detail. The information contained in the book will be very beneficial for all the sectors dealing with tourism, sustainable tourism and ecotourism related activities.
{
286pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£23.50,
8189741306:9788189741303
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
} |
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GLOBAL WARMING & CHINA'S ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLOMACY
[Yu Hongyuan]
Since the early 1990s, there are two increasingly hot topics attracting numerous scholarly attentions in Chinese politics: first, it is the transformation of China's political system. Second, it is China's increasingly involvement in international regimes. Nevertheless, until now, there are only a few scholars to work out the distinctive relations between them, and even less people work on the bureaucratic politics level. By explaining and evaluating the development of policymaking coordination in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the author demonstrates the argument that international regimes have contributed to the development of coordination in Chinese Policymaking, taking the UNFCCC as a departure.
{
199pp,
180x260mm,
February 2008;
HB,
£59.50,
1604560169:9781604560169
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
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GRASSROOTS STRUGGLES FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN CENTRAL AMERICA
[Lynn R Horton]
Drawing on the testimony of leaders and residents of three communities in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, Horton explores grassroots assumptions, values, and practices of sustainable development and, in particular, the ways in which they overlap with or challenge international financial institutions' discourse of sustainability. With a comparative, empirical approach, Horton also analyses dominant practices linked to sustainable development -- neoliberal reforms, project interventions, and environmental protection. She reveals how these practices support or undermine economic, cultural, and political opportunities for the rural and indigenous poor and impact these communities' advancement of their own visions of sustainability. Finally, the author explores processes of empowerment that enable communities to articulate and put into practice local visions of sustainability, which contribute toward broader social and structural transformations. GRASSROOTS STRUGGLES FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN CENTRAL AMERICA will interest sociologists, anthropologists, and others who study the theory and practice of sustainable development.
{
213pp,
155x230mm,
June 2007;
HB,
£36.99,
0870818724:9780870818721
, University Press of Colorado
} |
 |
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD BOOK
: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Placemaking
[Jay Walljasper]
Abandoned lots and litter-strewn pathways, or rows of green beans and pockets of wildflowers? Graffiti-marked walls and desolate bus stops, or shady refuges and comfortable seating? What transforms a dingy, inhospitable area into a dynamic gathering place? How do individuals take back their neighbourhood? Neighbourhoods decline when the people who live there lose their connection and no longer feel part of their community. Recapturing that sense of belonging and pride of place can be as simple as planting a civic garden or placing some benches in a park. This book explains how most struggling communities can be revived, not by vast infusions of cash, not by government, but by the people who live there. The author addresses such challenges as traffic control, crime, comfort and safety, and developing economic vitality. Using a technique called "placemaking"-- the process of transforming public space -- this exciting guide offers inspiring real-life examples that show the magic that happens when individuals take small steps, and motivate others to make change. This book will motivate not only neighbourhood activists and concerned citizens but also urban planners, developers and policy-makers.
{
174pp,
190x230mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£11.99,
0865715815:9780865715813
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
GREEN BUILDING PRODUCTS, 2ND EDITION
: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials
[Alex Wilson & Mark Piepkorn (eds)]
Forty percent revised, this sourcebook for green building provides descriptions and manufacturer contact information for over 1,400 environmentally preferable products and materials for all phases of residential construction, grouped by function, including tips for what to look for in green products.
{
338pp,
210x275mm,
August 2006;
PB,
£20.99,
086571570X:9780865715707
, New Society Publishers
} |
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GREEN BUILDING PRODUCTS, 3RD EDITION
: The GreenSpec(r) Guide to Residential Building Materials
[Alex Wilson & Mark Piepkorn (eds). Foreword by Sarah Susanka]
Interest in sustainable, green building practices is greater than ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth forests, or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders are looking for ways to ensure that their homes are healthy, safe, beautiful and efficient. In these pages are descriptions and manufacturer contact information for more than 1,400 environmentally preferable products and materials. All phases of residential construction, from sitework to flooring to renewable energy, are covered. Products are grouped by function, and each chapter begins with a discussion of key environmental considerations, and what to look for in a green product. Over 40% revised, this updated edition includes over 120 new products. Categories of products include: Sitework and landscaping; Outdoor structures; Decking; Foundations, footers and slabs; Structural systems and components; Sheathing; Exterior finish and trim; Roofing; Doors and windows; Insulation; Flooring and floor coverings; Interior finish and trim; Caulks and adhesives; Paints and coatings; Mechanical systems/HVAC; Plumbing, electrical and lighting; Appliances; Furniture and furnishings; Renewable energy; Distributors and retailers. An index of products and manufacturers makes for easy navigation. There is no more comprehensive resource for both the engaged homeowner and those who design and build homes.
{
370pp,
215x280mm,
January 2008;
PB,
£24.99,
0865716005:9780865716001
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
GREEN BUILDING, A TO Z
: Understanding the Language of Green Building
[Jerry Yudelson]
Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. "Green Building A to Z" is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and interested citizens. It begins with an introduction to the importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green buildings. The book touches on key issues, such as enhancing water conservation, reducing energy use and creating a conservation economy. The book examines all aspects of green buildings from: Architecture 2030 to Locally sourced materials to Natural ventilation to Solar energy to Zero-net energy buildings. More than just a reference, this book emphasises the importance of green buildings and green developments for a sustainable future. It will be an invaluable resource for businesspeople, homeowners, product manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals and government officials.
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219pp,
140x215mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£10.99,
0865715726:9780865715721
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
GREEN CITY
: People, Nature, & Urban Places
[Mary Soderstrom]
Examining eleven cities worldwide and concentrating on the intersection of nature and society in the urban environment, this book offers insight into how people have tried and often failed to connect with nature throughout history while retaining a strong optimism for the future. Giving examples for each city, the author weighs the consequences of introducing nature to urban areas and provides recommendations on creating green space in the city.
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244pp,
145x215mm,
September 2006;
PB,
£11.99,
1550652079:9781550652079
, IPG (Véhicule Press)
} |
 |
GREENHOUSE GASES & THEIR IMPACT
[Bernard F Shulk (ed)]
As the US population increases, the need for energy sources such as electricity, petroleum and industrial processes and the resulting emissions are growing at an alarming rate. Emissions that increase the rate of global warming include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases. This book examines current challenges encountered in attempting to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels as well as developing alternative methods of producing energy.
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182pp,
180x260mm,
May 2007;
HB,
£45.99,
1600213928:9781600213922
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
GUERILLA GARDENING
: A Manualfesto
[David Tracey]
The term "guerrilla" may bring to mind a small band of armed soldiers, moving in the dead of night on a stealth mission. In the case of guerrilla gardening, the soldiers are planters, the weapons are shovels, and the mission is to transform an abandoned lot into a thing of beauty. Once an environmentalist's non-violent direct action for inner-city renewal, this approach to urban beautification is spreading to all types of people in cities around the world. These modern-day Johnny Appleseeds perform random acts of gardening, often without the property owner's prior knowledge or permission. Typical targets are vacant lots, railway land, underused public squares, and back alleys. The concept is simple, whimsical and has the cheeky appeal of being a not-quite-legal call to action. Dig in some soil, plant a few seeds, or mend a sagging fence -- one good deed inspiring another, with win-win results all around. "Guerrilla Gardening" outlines the power-to-the-people campaign for greening our cities. Tips for effective involvement include: finding plants and seeds cheap (or free); handling city officials; getting the dirt on soil; planting to bring back the birds; knowing when to ask permission and when to seek forgiveness. Social activists, city dwellers and long-time gardeners will delight in this fast-paced and funny call to arms.
{
230pp,
190x230mm,
April 2007;
PB,
£11.99,
0865715831:9780865715837
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
GUIDELINES FOR HUMAN ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
[Dr Prabhas Chandra Sinha]
This book deals with the subject of environmental guidelines in more primitive and generalistic terms, indicating its universal applicability as umbrella frameworks. The focus starts from the protection of human environment in the form of Stockholm Conference, mainly to provide a solid base for future development and orientation. It also underlines the fact that the Rio Summit focussed attention on the environment, spawning a host of other conventions collectively called Rio Agreements. The Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development and the economic and social dimensions of Agenda 21 on general issues is also included.
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360pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£33.50,
8189741314:9788189741310
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
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 |
HARD AS THE ROCK ITSELF
: Place & Identity in the American Mining Town
[David Robertson]
The first intensive analysis of sense of place in American mining towns, this book provides rare insight into the struggles and rewards of life in these communities. David Robertson contends that these communities -- often characterised in scholarly and literary works as derelict, as sources of debasing moral influence, and as scenes of environmental decay -- have a strong and enduring sense of place and have even embraced some of the signs of so-called dereliction. Robertson documents the history of Toluca, Illinois; Cokedale, Colorado; and Picher, Oklahoma, from the mineral discovery phase through mine closure, telling for the first time how these century-old mining towns have survived and how sense of place has played a vital role. Acknowledging the hardships that mining's social, environmental, and economic legacies have created for current residents, Robertson argues that the industry's influences also have contributed to the creation of strong, cohesive communities in which residents have always identified with the severe landscape and challenging, but rewarding way of life. Robertson contends that the tough, unpretentious appearance of mining landscapes mirrors qualities that residents value in themselves, confirming that a strong sense of place in mining regions, as elsewhere, is not necessarily wedded to an attractive aesthetic or even to a thriving economy. Mining historians, geographers, and other students of place in the American landscape will find fascinating material in this book.
{
216pp,
155x230mm,
September 2006;
HB,
£33.50,
0870818503:9780870818509
, University Press of Colorado
} |
 |
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & WASTEWATER
: Treatment, Removal & Analysis
[Allison A Lewinsky (ed)]
Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
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376pp,
180x260mm,
May 2007;
HB,
£65.50,
1600212573:9781600212574
, Nova Science Publishers
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 |
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THE SOIL & ATMOSPHERE
: Treatment, Removal & Analysis
[Robert C Hudson (ed)]
Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste generally exhibits one or more of these characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity. The universe of hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides. One major type is radioactive waste. This book brings together the latest research in this diverse field.
{
169pp,
180x260mm,
November 2006;
PB,
£65.50,
1600212506:9781600212505
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
HAZARDOUS WASTES, ORGANIC POLLUTANTS & PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT
[Dr Prabhas Chandra Sinha]
This book deals with the international guidelines relating to hazardous waste, organic pollutants and their movements to various areas by different ways and means. It provides readers with an integrated understanding of the global environmental regimes for hazardous waste and operations. The book is user-friendly and has the ingredients of a reference book on the said subject.
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342pp,
155x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£33.50,
8189741357:9788189741358
, SBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd
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 |
HIGH DIVERSITY FOREST RESTORATION IN DEGRADED AREAS
: Methods & Projects in Brazil
[Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues, Sebastião Venâncio Martins & Sergius Gandolfi (eds)]
The discussion of ideas, methods, scientific results, empirical practices and perspectives on the restoration of high diversity tropical and subtropical forest formations is the objective of this book; however, principles here proposed may be used in other less complex forest formations. Special attention is given to the role of the ecological processes on the restoration of functional forest communities, once the composition and structure of these natural or even restored communities change in space and time.
{
286pp,
180x260mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£59.50,
1600214215:9781600214219
, Nova Science Publishers
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 |
HOMEOWNERS' GUIDE TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass & Hydropower
[Dan Chiras]
The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. These measures can result in huge savings and a level of energy independence. The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy tells you how. It starts by outlining the likely impacts of fossil fuel shortages and some basic facts about energy. It then discusses energy conservation to slash energy bills and prepare for renewable energy options. Focusing carefully on specific strategies needed to replace specific fuels, the book then examines each practical energy option available to homeowners. The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy gives readers sufficient knowledge to hire and communicate effectively with contractors and, for those wanting do installations themselves, it recommends more detailed manuals. With a complete resource listing, this well-illustrated and accessible guide is a perfect companion for illuminating the coming dark age.
{
334pp,
190x230mm,
May 2006;
PB,
£19.50,
086571536X:9780865715363
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
HOT IDEAS FOR A COOLER PLANET
[Wendy Abrams]
Galvanised into action by a 2001 'Time' article on climate change, Wendy Abrams spearheaded Chicago's 'Cool Globes' public art exhibit, which showcased 123 artist-designed globes, each offering its own perspective on global warming. "Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" offers full-colour photos of the pieces, along with commentary from the artists, statistics about the environment, and useful advice on how each of us can change our lives to keep things cooler on planet Earth. A companion piece to the installation, this work will help spread the message of the exhibit beyond the estimated 3-5 million people who visited the globes. Avoiding the 'doom and gloom' attitude of many global warming messages, Abrams and the artists seek to inform the public about a pressing situation in a constructive manner. And the book is refreshingly apolitical -- "Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" makes our environment a human issue, not a political one.
{
160pp,
285x285mm,
October 2007;
HB,
£26.99,
0976324520:9780976324522
, Greenleaf Book Group (Imagination)
} |
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HOW GREEN IS YOUR CITY?
: The SustainLane US City Rankings
[Warren Karlenzig]
In our peak oil, post-Katarina world, how do America's largest cities stack up in terms of sustainability? Which cities are self-sufficient and well-prepared for our uncertain future, and which cities are operating business-as-usual? This book examines the outcome of a sustainability study of the 50 largest US cities compiled by sustainlane.com. Sustainable Cities Ranking employed 15 standards to measure each city's performance and ranked them according to the cumulative results. Those standards are: Public Transit, Air and Tap Water Quality, Planning and Land Use, City Innovation, Affordability, Energy/Climate, Local Food/Agriculture, Green Economy. Portland, Oregon with its high quality of life and commitment to green building technology, leads the pack, while Columbus, Ohio with dependence on the car and poor public transport, ranks at the bottom. The book offers an in-depth analysis of each city's policies, strengths and challenges, as well as the emerging job and tax base expansion with the growth of clean technologies.
{
206pp,
190x230mm,
January 2007;
PB,
£16.50,
0865715955:9780865715950
, New Society Publishers
} |
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HOW TO BUILD WITH GRID BEAM
: A Fast, Easy & Affordable System for Constructing Almost Anything
[Phil Jergenson, Richard Jergenson & Wilma Keppel]
Grid beam is a modular, reusable building system that is fast, easy, affordable and virtually goof-proof. Ordinary people, with few skills and even fewer tools (all you need is a wrench!) can tackle projects ranging from furniture and shop benches to more ambitious projects such as wind turbines, truck racks, small buildings -- even electric vehicles. Grid beam's modular pieces and bolt-together construction make the system fast and straightforward to work with. It has all the advantages of an industrial building system: standard, modular sizes; uniform materials; and interchangeable parts. Projects knock flat and are easy to transport. Since the pieces can be used over and over again, grid beam is easy both on your wallet and on the environment -- the authors have been using some of their components for over 30 years. This book includes hundreds of photographs of real projects built over a 60-year period, showing the many uses of grid beam, from shelves for college students to projects involving alternative energy. The versatility of grid beam is inspiring for beginners, more experienced do-it-yourselfers, and innovators who will develop their own designs. Even school-age children can use grid beam to build simple projects.
{
288pp,
210x300mm,
June 2008;
PB,
£17.99,
0865716137:9780865716131
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
HOW TO RE-IMAGINE THE WORLD
: A Pocket Guide for Practical Visionaries
[Anthony Weston]
This guide to creative thinking in service of radical social transformation highlights practical techniques and examples for revisioning our world, offered in the conviction that ordinary people, working together, can begin to re-envision the world in unexpected and dramatic ways.
{
142pp,
115x180mm,
October 2007;
PB,
£8.50,
0865715947:9780865715943
, New Society Publishers
} |
 |
HURRICANES
: Background, History & Bibliography
[Paul V Kislow (ed)]
A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral around a relative calm centre known as the "eye." The "eye" is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400 miles. As a hurricane approaches, the skies will begin to darken and winds will grow in strength. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring torrential rains, high winds, and storm surges. A single hurricane can last for more than 2 weeks over open waters and can run a path across the entire length of the eastern seaboard. August and September are peak months during the hurricane season that lasts from 1 June to 30 November. This book presents the facts and history of hurricanes.
{
January 2008;
PB,
£23.50,
1594547270:9781594547270
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
HYDROGEN
: Facing the Energy Challenges of the 21st Century
[Tapan Bose & Pierre Malbrunot]
The cars which emit no greenhouse gases or creates no pollution... Cell phones and laptops working for a long time with a single cartridge without the necessity of recharging... The sun, the wind or the water from the river used for heating and lighting even in the night or when there is no wind and the river is dry... The energy from the sun, the wind, the rivers and the nuclear reactors is used to run the car engines... Is it possible? In other words, can we use energy in a way that it can be stored, be renewable and respects the environment and does no harm to health? But the energy: what is it? what purpose does it serve? From where does it come? How is it manipulated? What are the benefits? What are the inconveniences? The Canadian Hydrogen Association is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes the production, transportation, storage and application of hydrogen in its myriad applications and encourages the development of industrial hydrogen and hydrogen energy systems and markets for new energy service technologies to improve the environment. The CHA is the voice of the hydrogen community in Canada and is a trusted advisor to both government and industry. The Association Française de l’Hydrogène, founded in 1998, includes institutions, laboratories, companies and specialists working to promote the development and use of this fuel without carbon and without greenhouse gas emission.
{
96pp,
210x300mm,
August 2007;
PB,
£17.99,
2742006397:9782742006397
, John Libbey Eurotext
} |
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INQUIRY INTO URBAN ENVIRONMENT
: Issues Concerning Urban, Housing & the Built Environment
[Derya Oktay (ed)]
This book brings together texts that cover various dimensions of the city, from urban scale to housing and building scale and accordingly helps to create a comprehensive perception of urban environment. All articles included are revised forms of papers presented by guest speakers of Eastern Mediterranean University, Urban Research and Development Center (URDC / KENT-AG) between the years 2000 to 2005.
{
160pp,
165x235mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£14.00,
9758401416:9789758401413
, Eastern Mediterranean University Press
} |
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INVASIVE FOREST PESTS
[Cason G Cartwell (ed)]
Evidence suggests that efforts to eradicate the Asian long-horned beetle appear likely to succeed, while the emerald ash borer and P. ramorum are likely to continue to infest and damage forest ecosystems indefinitely despite efforts to control them. The Asian long-horned beetle is a wood-boring insect from Asia that has caused separate infestations in parts of New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. Over 8,000 trees infested with the beetle have been removed, and over 600,000 trees have been chemically treated to protect against the beetle. As a result of these and other actions, federal and state agencies have been able to reduce the size of the infested areas. The emerald ash borer is also a wood-boring insect from Asia that has infested large areas in Michigan; Ohio; Indiana; and Ontario, Canada, killing an estimated 15 million trees. The pathogen P. ramorum is the causal agent of the disease known as Sudden Oak Death. It is of unknown origin and has infested large areas in central and northern coastal California and a small area in southern Oregon. This book examines these key environmental issues. This book is a fully-indexed excerpted version of a GAO report.
{
92pp,
180x260mm,
March 2007;
HB,
£45.99,
1600214614:9781600214615
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
: Fossil Fuels in the Century of Climate Change
[Paul Freund & Olav Kaarstad]
What is causing climate change? What can be done about it? The answers are closely connected to the ways that we obtain and use energy. Energy is a key to modern life. But energy is something we mostly take for granted because it is largely out of sight. Typically the only time we notice it is when supplies are interrupted. So this book sets out to illustrate what energy is and where it comes from. It examines the future for oil, natural gas and coal as well as nuclear energy and renewable energy supplies. But mainly this is a book about energy in a world increasingly affected by climate change. The authors take a practical approach to what can be done about climate change. This book is extensively illustrated. Without tables or equations, it is written for a wide audience interested in energy and the environment but not necessarily having much knowledge of either subject.
{
218pp,
195x265mm,
October 2007;
HB,
£43.99,
8215011411:9788215011417
, Universitetsforlager AS
} |
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KNOWLEDGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
[Rinaldo C Michelini]
This book by Professor Michelini offers a vision of the future from today's point of view and a strategy for dealing constructively with the critical technical and social issues associated with over-consumption. The first basic interest and merit of the book relies on returning up to a primary analysis of economy standards. In fact, four kinds of assets are at our disposal. Two are tangible and offer a limited resource: the natural capital i.e. in rough the materials extracted from the Earth; the human capital summarised as a force of work. Two are intangible and offer unlimited exploitation: the financial capital, resulting in an increasing of richness and allowing pertinent investments; at last, the technological capital, permitting an efficient using of the three others, savings, services of any kind and, partially, recovering of other used resources. And the question deepened by R Michelini deals with a balanced and efficient organisation and exploitation of the four assets, resulting, on the one hand, in the conservation and even an improvemen |
