Environmental Studies

In his million-copy bestseller Guns, Germs, and Steel, Jared Diamond examined how and why Western civilizations developed the technologies and immunities that allowed them to dominate much of the world. Now in this brilliant companion volume, Diamond probes the other side of the equation: What...

A "powerful and indispensable" look at the devastating consequences of environmental racism (Gerald Markowitz) -- and what we can do to remedy its toxic effects on marginalized communities.Did you know... Middle-class African American households with incomes between $50,000 and $60,000 live in...

Unlock Your Path to a 5 in AP Human Geography! Are you tired of wasting time on verbose resources and want clear and practical explanations? Do you need a study partner that fits into your busy schedule, helping you grasp complex concepts in just 15 minutes? Thinking Geographically: Everyday Skills to Navigate a Complex World is your ideal companion to transform those daily bus rides into powerful study sessions and ace your AP exams. Overcome Your Academic Hurdles with Ease We understand the challenge of juggling school, Model UN, and tutoring sessions while preparing for your AP exams. ...

Space entrepreneur turned innovation pioneer Peter H. Diamandis and award-winning science writer Steven Kotler document how progress in artificial intelligence, robotics, digital manufacturing synthetic biology, and other exponentially growing technologies will enable us to make greater gains in the next two decades than we have in the previous 200 years.  

Empower your daily life with knowledge, and prepare for the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification while commuting, exercising, or managing chores. This audiobook transforms idle moments into immersive learning sessions, using the power of sound, energy, frequency, and vibration, to make retention seamless and intuitive. It’s sound education reimagined. All expertly crafted by Davidsons Audiobooks.

Crafted by industry professionals, the content is up-to-date, relevant, and aligned with current examination standards encompassing both PSI and Pearson Vue regulated states. Benefit from the wisdom of experienced real estate professionals who have successfully traveled the same path you are about to embark on.

Our DANTES study guides are different! The Environmental Science DANTES/DSST Study Guide teaches you what you need to know to pass the DSST test. This study guide has more than just sample test questions. Our easy-to-understand study guide will teach you the information. We've condensed what you need to know into a manageable book—one that will leave you completely prepared to tackle the test. This study guide includes sample test questions that will test your knowledge and teach you new material.

In the midst of spiraling ecological devastation, multispecies feminist theorist Donna J. Haraway offers provocative new ways to reconfigure our relations to the earth and all its inhabitants. She eschews referring to our current epoch as the Anthropocene, preferring to conceptualize it as what she calls the Chthulucene, as it more aptly and fully describes our epoch as one in which the human and nonhuman are inextricably linked in tentacular practices.

Mastering ISO 14001:2015 Best Practices, Case Studies, and Compliance Strategies Real-World Environmental Management Success Stories and Practical Implementation Insights ntroduction Mastering ISO 14001:2015 offers a comprehensive guide to achieving environmental management excellence by implementing the ISO 14001:2015 standard. Through a combination of best practices, real-world case studies, and proven compliance strategies, this book provides a roadmap for organizations seeking to establish a sustainable and effective Environmental Management System (EMS). Whether you're just starting ...

An accessible and compelling story of a scientist's discovery of plant communication and how it influenced her research and changed her life. In this "phytobiography"--a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant--research scientist Monica Gagliano reveals the dynamic role plants...

The CIH Exam Essential Practice Questions by Farcas and Cena is, as the name implies, an essential set of questions in industrial hygiene. It is well laid out in 17 sections. The questions are well introduced with a short narrative before the introduction of the pertinent equations and solution to the over 500 example problems. The book serves not only as a formidable preparation for the CIH exam, but a good review of basic principles.

🌍 What if planting a tree could change your future? We are entering a new era — the Carbon Economy — where trees are no longer just part of nature… they are becoming part of the global financial system. This powerful and easy-to-understand book reveals: 👉 How carbon credits work (in simple language) 👉 How farmers, students, and communities can earn from trees 👉 How schools, villages, and institutions can build green wealth 👉 How the world is moving toward a trillion-dollar carbon market 👉 How YOU can be part of the Million Tree Movement 🌱 Why This Book Matters NOW...

Somewhere Inside is the electrifying, never-before-told story of Laura Ling’s capture by the North Koreans in March 2009, and the efforts of her sister, journalist Lisa Ling, to secure Laura’s release by former President Bill Clinton. This riveting true account of the first ever trial of an...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER What if the challenge for humanity’s future is not too many people on a crowded planet, but too few people to sustain the progress that the world needs? Most people on Earth today live in a country where birth rates already are too low to stabilize the population: fewer...

“[A] remarkable story….An honest and harrowing memoir of a life-changing ordeal.” —Arizona Republic The spellbinding New York Times bestseller, Out of Captivity is the amazing true story of Marc Gonsalves, Tom Howes, and Keith Stansell, three American civilian contractors who were held...

A call to save ourselves and our planet by targeting the root of our inaction: extreme shortsightedness.

The CHMM Exam Essential Practice by Farcas and Cena is, as the name implies, an essential set of questions for the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager exam. This audiobook is well laid out in 14 sections. It draws the listener in, which certainly assists with the increased retention of the amount of material that has to be covered. The questions are well introduced with a short narrative before introducing the pertinent equations and solution to the over 450 examples of essential questions.

Conquer the EPA 608 HVAC and Refrigeration Exam is a comprehensive study guide designed to provide in-depth coverage of core refrigeration principles, refrigerant types, and system operation. Every chapter explores the technical foundations of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and component functionality, giving readers a clear understanding of how modern HVAC systems operate. The guide emphasizes refrigerant handling, circulation, and safety, including superheat and subcooling principles, oil lubrication dynamics, and leak detection techniques. Practical explanations help readers understand ...

Increasingly, cracks are appearing in the capacity of communities, ecosystems, and landscapes to provide the goods and services that sustain our planet's well-being. The response from most quarters has been for "more of the same" that created the situation in the first place: more control, more intensification, and greater efficiency. "Resilience thinking" offers a different way of understanding the world and a new approach to managing resources. It embraces human and natural systems as complex entities continually adapting through cycles of change.

As humans accelerate global warming while laying waste to the environment, animals and plants must flee to the margins: on scattered nature reserves, between major highways, or among urban sprawl. And when even these places become too hot and inhospitable, wildlife is left with only one path to survival: an often-formidable journey toward the poles as they race to find a new home in a warming world. Award-winning environmental journalist Benjamin von Brackel traces these awe-inspiring journeys and celebrates the remarkable resilience of species around the world.