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  | | Wallace Stegner and the Continental Vision(1st Edition) Essays on Literature, History, and Landscape by Curt Meine Phd, Paul W. Johnson, Curt Meine, Wallace. Meine, Wallace Stegner, Island Press Hardcover, 277 Pages, Published 1997 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-537-0, ISBN: 1-55963-537-1 "Wallace Stegner (1909-1993) was, in the words of historian T. H. Watkins, "a walking tower of American letters." Winner of the Pulitzer prize and the National Book Award for fiction, founder of the Stanford Writing Program, recipient of three Guggenheim fellowships and innumerable honorary degrees, Stegner was both a brilliant writer and an exceptional teacher.Wallace Stegner and the Continental Vision brings together leading literary c ..." |
 | | A New Century for Natural Resources Management by Robert Costanza, Steward Pickett, James Kennedy, Richard Ostfeld, Peter Berck, Vawter Parker, Jeff Debonis, Mark Brunson, Gloria Helfand, Winifred Kessler, Rupert Cutler, Richard L. Knight, Sarah F. Bates, Jack Ward Thomas, Susan Kay Jacobson, Robert H. Nelson, Curt Meine Phd, Thomas Michael Power, Island Press Paperback, 411 Pages, Published 1995 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-262-1, ISBN: 1-55963-262-3 "This book explores the changes that are leading to a new century of natural resources management. It places the current situation in historical perspective, analyzes the forces that are propelling change, and describes and examines the specific changes in goals, policy, and practice that are transforming all aspects of natural resources management.A New Century for Natural Resources Management is an important overview for wildlife biolo ..." |
 | | Megaregions(6th Edition) Planning for Global Competitiveness by Catherine L. Ross, Jason Barringer, Tridib Banerjee, Shirley Franklin, Myron Orfield, Myungje Woo, William Ankner Phd, Richard Florida Phd, Adjo A. Amekudzi, Scott Cmapbell Phd, Norman Fainstein Phd, Saskia Sassen Phd, Jiawen Yang Phd, Catherine Laverne Ross, Cheryl K. Contant, Susan S. Fainstein, Robert E. Lang, Thomas F. Luce, Michael D. Meye, Arthur C. Nelson, Island Press Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2009 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-586-7, ISBN: 1-59726-586-1 "The concept of “the city” —as well as “the state” and “the nation state” —is passé, agree contributors to this insightful book. The new scale for considering economic strength and growth opportunities is “the megaregion,” a network of metropolitan centers and their surrounding areas that are spatially and functionally linked through environmental, economic, and infrastructure interactions. Recently a great deal of attention has been foc ..." |
 | | Large Carnivores and the Conservation of Biodiversity(2nd Edition) by Justina C. Ray, Robert Steneck, Kent H. Redford, Dr. Joel Berger Phd, Professor Kent H. Redford, Island Press Hardcover, 526 Pages, Published 2005 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-079-5, ISBN: 1-55963-079-5 "Large Carnivores and the Conservation of Biodiversity brings together more than thirty leading scientists and conservation practitioners to consider a key question in environmental conservation: Is the conservation of large carnivores in ecosystems that evolved with their presence equivalent to the conservation of biological diversity within those systems? Building their discussions from empirical, long-term data sets, contributors incl ..." |
 | | The Kruger Experience(2nd Edition) Ecology And Management Of Savanna Heterogeneity by Kevin H. Rogers, Harry C. Biggs, Brian Walker Phd, Johan Du Toit, Brian H. Walker, A. R. Sinclair, Island Press Paperback, 536 Pages, Published 2003 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-982-8, ISBN: 1-55963-982-2 "Kruger National Park in South Africa has one of the most extensive sets of records of any protected area in the world, and throughout its history has supported connections between science and management. In recognition of that long-standing tradition comes The Kruger Experience, the first book to synthesize/summarize a century of ecological research and management in two million hectares of African savanna.The Kruger Experience places t ..." |
 | | Wildlife and Recreationists(1st Edition) Coexistence Through Management And Research by Kevin Gutzwiller, Paul Kerlinger, Peter Landres, James Brett, Richard Larson, Thomas O'shea, Stanley Temple, Leslie Haysmith, John Hunt, David Duvall, Ann Bowles, Robert Anthony, Robert Steidl, Kevin Mcgarigal, Phillip Arena, Jean Bedard, Luc Belanger, Richard L. Knight, Dr. Joanna Burger Phd, H. Ken Cordell, David N. Cole, E. Norbert Smith, Geir Wing Gabrielson, Clifford Warwick, Stanley Anderson, Daniel J. Decker, Contributor-E. Norber, Contributor-Dan Decker, Island Press Paperback, 389 Pages, Published 1995 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-258-4, ISBN: 1-55963-258-5 "Wildlife and Recreationists defines and clarifies the issues surrounding the conflict between outdoor recreation and the health and well-being of wildlife and ecosystems. Contributors to the volume consider both direct and indirect effects of widlife-recreationist interactions, including: •wildlife responses to disturbance, and the origins of these responses •how specific recreational activities affect diverse types of wildlife •the hu ..." |
 | | Environmental Strategies for Industry(1st Edition) International Perspectives On Research Needs And Policy Implications (The Greening of Industry Network Series) by Kurt W. Fischer, Johan Schott, Island Press Paperback, 389 Pages, Published 1993 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-194-5, ISBN: 1-55963-194-5 "Many large firms and multinational corporations are beginning to develop innovative environmental strategies. Businesses have found that sound environmental policies can actually enhance economic competitiveness and increase market share. Rather than simply focusing on regulatory compliance and crisis management, many firms are moving toward greater internalization of environmental goals.Environmental Strategies for Industry provides ca ..." |
 | | Global Atlas of Marine Fisheries(2nd Edition) A Critical Appraisal of Catches and Ecosystem Impacts by Daniel Pauly, Dirk Zeller, Island Press Hardcover, 520 Pages, Published 2016 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-625-7, ISBN: 1-61091-625-5 "Until now, there has been only one source of data on global fishery catches: information reported to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations by member countries. An extensive, ten-year study conducted by The Sea Around Us Project of the University of British Columbia shows that this catch data is fundamentally misleading. Many countries underreport the amount of fish caught (some by as much as 500%), while others suc ..." |
 | | State of the World 2015 Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability by The Worldwatch Institute, Lisa Mastny, Worldwatch Institute Staff, Island Press, World Watch Ins Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2015 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-610-3, ISBN: 1-61091-610-7 "We think we understand environmental damage: pollution, water scarcity, a warming world. But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Food insecurity, financial assets drained of value by environmental damage, and a rapid rise in diseases of animal origin are among the underreported consequences of an unsustainable global system. In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of The Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hid ..." |
 | | The Global Farms Race(2nd Edition) Land Grabs, Agricultural Investment, and the Scramble for Food Security by Michael Kugelman, Susan L. Levenstein, Carl Atkin, Island Press Paperback, 248 Pages, Published 2012 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-187-0, ISBN: 1-61091-187-3 "As we struggle to feed a global population speeding toward 9 billion, we have entered a new phase of the food crisis. Wealthy countries that import much of their food, along with private investors, are racing to buy or lease huge swaths of farmland abroad. "The Global Farms Race" is the first book to examine this burgeoning trend in all its complexity, considering the implications for investors, host countries, and the world as a whole. ..." |
 | | Climate and Conservation(2nd Edition) Landscape and Seascape Science, Planning, and Action by Charles C. Chester, Jodi A. Hilty, Molly S. Cross, Island Press Paperback, 392 Pages, Published 2012 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-171-9, ISBN: 1-61091-171-7 "Climate and Conservation presents case studies from around the world of leading-edge projects focused on climate change adaptation-regional-scale endeavors where scientists, managers, and practitioners are working to protect biodiversity by protecting landscapes and seascapes in response to threats posed by climate change. The book begins with an introductory section that frames the issues and takes a systematic look at planning for c ..." |
 | | Saving a Million Species(1st Edition) Extinction Risk from Climate Change (Hardback) by Lee Hannah, Thomas E. Lovejoy, Thomas Lovejoy, Island Press Hardcover, 408 Pages, Published 2012 by Shearwater Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-569-0, ISBN: 1-59726-569-1 "The research paper "Extinction Risk from Climate Change" published in the journal Nature in January 2004 created front-page headlines around the world. The notion that climate change could drive more than a million species to extinction captured both the popular imagination and the attention of policy-makers, and provoked an unprecedented round of scientific critique. Saving a Million Species reconsiders the central question of that pa ..." |
 | | Green Cities of Europe(3rd Edition) Global Lessons on Green Urbanism by Timothy Beatley, Lucie Laurian, Dale Medearis, Wulf Daseking, Michaela Bruel, Maria Jaakkola, Marta Moretti, Luis Andre Orive, Rebeca Dios Lema, Camilla Ween, Professor Timothy Beatley, Island Press Hardcover, 248 Pages, Published 2012 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-974-2, ISBN: 1-59726-974-3 "In the absence of federal leadership, states and localities are stepping forward to address critical problems like climate change, urban sprawl, and polluted water and air. Making a city fundamentally sustainable is a daunting task, but fortunately, there are dynamic, innovative models outside U.S. borders. Green Cities of Europe draws on the world's best examples of sustainability to show how other cities can become greener and more li ..." |
 | | Climate and Conservation(2nd Edition) Landscape and Seascape Science, Planning, and Action by Jodi A. Hilty, Charles C. Chester, Molly S. Cross, Island Press Hardcover, 392 Pages, Published 2012 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-170-2, ISBN: 1-61091-170-9 "Climate and Conservation presents case studies from around the world of leading-edge projects focused on climate change adaptation-regional-scale endeavors where scientists, managers, and practitioners are working to protect biodiversity by protecting landscapes and seascapes in response to threats posed by climate change. The book begins with an introductory section that frames the issues and takes a systematic look at planning for c ..." |
 | | Saving a Million Species Extinction Risk from Climate Change by Thomas Lovejoy, Lee Hannah, Island Press Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2011 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-570-6, ISBN: 1-59726-570-5 "The research paper "Extinction Risk from Climate Change" published in the journal "Nature" in January 2004 created front-page headlines around the world. The notion that climate change could drive more than a million species to extinction captured both the popular imagination and the attention of policymakers, and provoked an unprecedented round of scientific critique. "Saving a Million Species" reconsiders the central question of that ..." |
 | | Sustainability in America's Cities Creating the Green Metropolis by Contributor-Ralph Bennett, Contributor-Douglas Codiga, Matt Slavin Dr., Contributor-Nevin Cohen, Contributor-Jonathan Fink, Contributor-Amy Gardner, Contributor-Aaron Golub, Contributor-Jason Henderson, Matthew I. Slavin, Christopher De Sousa, Gerrit Knaap, Lynn Mandarano, P. Timon Mcphearson, Jennifer Obadia, Kent E. Portney, Madlen Simon, Kent Snyder, Cari Jean Varner, Jason Zeller, Island Press Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2011 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-741-0, ISBN: 1-59726-741-4 ""Sustainability" is more than the latest "green" buzzword. It represents a new way of viewing the interactions of human society and the natural world. Sustainability in America's Cities highlights how America's largest cities are acting to develop sustainable solutions to conflicts between development and environment. As sustainability rises to the top of public policy agendas in American cities, it is also emerging as a new discipline ..." |
 | | Energy Development and Wildlife Conservation in Western North America(2nd Edition) by Mark S. Boyce, David E. Naugle, Island Press Paperback, 344 Pages, Published 2011 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-658-1, ISBN: 1-59726-658-2 ""Energy Development and Wildlife Conservation in Western North America" offers a road map for securing future energy supply while safeguarding wildlife. Contributors show how science can help craft solutions to conflicts between wildlife and energy development by delineating core areas, identifying landscapes that support viable populations, and forecasting future development scenarios to aid in conservation design. This title frames th ..." |
 | | Seeds of Sustainability(1st Edition) Lessons from the Birthplace of the Green Revolution in Agriculture by Ashley Dean, Rosamond Naylor, David Lobell, John Harrison, Toby Ahrens, Mike Beman, Walter Falcon, Lee Addams, Gerrit Schoups, Ellen Mccullough, David Battisti, Peter Jewett, Pamela A. Matson, Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, Jose Luis Minjares, Rosamond L. Naylor, Island Press Paperback, 312 Pages, Published 2011 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-525-6, ISBN: 1-59726-525-X "Seeds of Sustainability is a groundbreaking analysis of agricultural development and transitions toward more sustainable management in one region. An invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and students alike, it examines new approaches to make agricultural landscapes healthier for both the environment and people. The Yaqui Valley is the birthplace of the Green Revolution and one of the most intensive agricultural regions o ..." |
 | | Beyond Naturalness(1st Edition) Rethinking Park and Wilderness Stewardship in an Era of Rapid Change by Laurie Yung, David N. Cole, Island Press Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2010 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-509-6, ISBN: 1-59726-509-8 "The central concept guiding the management of parks and wilderness over the past century has been “naturalness”—to a large extent the explicit purpose in establishing these special areas was to keep them in their “natural” state. But what does that mean, particularly as the effects of stressors such as habitat fragmentation, altered disturbance regimes, pollution, invasive species, and climate change become both more pronounced and more ..." |
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