The ecological crisis is a very real crisis for the many species that face extinction, but it is also a crisis of sensibility – that is, a crisis in our relationships with other living beings. We have grown accustomed to treating other living beings as... Zobraziť viac
From the author of Junkyard Planet, "an anthem to decluttering, recycling, making better quality goods and living a simpler life with less stuff." —Associated Press Zobraziť viac
A complete look at America’s National Forests—their triumphs, challenges, controversies, and vital programs—and the dedicated people who keep them alive. Zobraziť viac
Treating the symptoms of global ecological stress isn’t enough; we need to think about sustainability in an entirely different light... Zobraziť viac
Advertising is selling us a dream, a lifestyle. It promises us fulfilment and tells us where to buy it – from international flights to a vast array of goods we consume like there is no tomorrow... Zobraziť viac
Are we really to blame for the climate crisis? Over 70 per cent of global emissions come from the same 100 organisations, but fossil-fuel companies have taken no responsibility themselves... Zobraziť viac
This lucent anti-memoir from celebrated novelist Lydia Millet explores the pain and joy of being a parent, child, and human at a moment when the richness of the planet’s life is deeply threatened... Zobraziť viac
The Third Chimpanzee was first published in 1991 and has been in print ever since. This new, illustrated edition is aimed at a young readership. In it, Jared Diamond explores what makes us human and poses fascinating questions... Zobraziť viac
A green economy is not only possible, it's profitable... Zobraziť viac
Our planet hasn't seen the current rate of extinction since the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, and global conservation efforts are failing to halt this... Zobraziť viac
Get to grips with the essential topics in physics today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words... Zobraziť viac
Why is it important to plan for the natural environment at a whole-landscape scale and to connect wildlife habitats together? Why do planners need to look beyond protecting particular species and their habitats?... Zobraziť viac
Why do we decide that parts of our built environment are worth the special attention that heritage designation brings? How can the character of conservation areas and other historic places continue to evolve to provide new housing, release their... Zobraziť viac
Bioinformatics encompasses a broad and ever-changing range of activities involved with the management and analysis of data from molecular biology experiments. Despite the diversity of activities and applications, the basic methodology and core tools... Zobraziť viac
A captivating exploration of deep time and humanity’s search for purpose, from the world-renowned physicist and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe... Zobraziť viac
Richly illustrated with the images from observatories on the ground and in space, and computer simulations, this book shows how black holes were discovered, and discusses what we've learned about their nature... Zobraziť viac
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. One of Publishers Weekly’s “Most Anticipated Books of the Fall” As you read these words, copies of you are being created... Zobraziť viac
Look out the window. See a bird. Enjoy it. CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a bad birdwatcher... Zobraziť viac
From one of the world''s leading experts on the subject, a fully updated introduction to the sustainability movement from the 1600s to today... Zobraziť viac
Salmonids represent a large group of freshwater and migratory fishes of tremendous value in both sport and commercial fisheries; many species have become the subject of intensive breeding in aquaculture both in Europe and other countries... Zobraziť viac
