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A Cultural History of Climate
Wolfgang Behringer
Social & cultural history; Mathematics & Sciences; Weather
Paperback
Global warming and the future of the climate is one of the greatest challenges of our time, but what do we know about climate... [more]
Pinnacles
Kenneth McNamara
The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
On the coast north of Perth is one of the most unusual landscapes in all Australia - the Pinnacles Desert. Out of the bare,... [more]
The Hebrides: An Aerial View of a Cultural Landscape
Angus MacDonald, Patricia MacDonald
British & Irish history; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
The Hebrides of Scotland - around 500 diverse islands - form the north-western Atlantic fringe of Europe. This book surveys... [more]
Earth on Fire: How volcanoes shape our planet
Angelika Jung-Huttl
Mathematics & Sciences; Volcanology & seismology; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Spectacular images of the world's most beautiful and dramatic volcanic landscapes. [more]
Science Magazine's State of the Planet 2008-2009: with a Special Section...
Donald Kennedy, PhD, Science Magazine
Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
Contains extracts from the pages of Science and is supplemented by contributions from the magazine's editors. This book... [more]
Volcanoes: In America's National Parks
Robert Decker, Barbara Decker
The Earth: natural history general; Travel & holiday
Paperback
Erupting volcanoes like Kilauea in Hawaii, and sleeping volcanoes like Mount Rainier in Washington State are the core features... [more]
Avalanche!: A pocket guide to understanding and reducing risks from Avalanches...
Robert Bolognesi
Weather
Paperback
A practical pocket guidebook to help you learn the skill of snow avalanche prediction. Aimed at all winter snow sports enthusiasts,... [more]
The Last Wilderness
Murray Morgan
History of the Americas; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
First published by The Viking Press and The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, 1955 --Title page verso. [more]
The Wild Boy: A Memoir
Paolo Cognetti
Memoirs; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
A young man escapes his painful past by retreating to the rustic comfort of the Italian Alps in this gorgeously wrought memoir... [more]
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Alone at the Top: Climbing Denali in the Dead of Winter
Lonnie Dupre, Pam Louwagie
Biography: general; Geographical discovery & exploration; The Earth: natural history general
Paperback
The dramatic story of one man's ascent of North America's highest peak under the harshest conditions-and the climb that nearly... [more]
Ojas: Modern Recipes and Ancient Wisdom for Everyday Ayurveda
Nira Kehar
Asian history; Health & wholefood cookery; Vegetarian cookery; National & regional cuisine; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
Behold--the world's most beautiful ayurvedic cookbook, with 99 modern recipes based on ancient principles of eating seasonally... [more]
Weather in Texas: The Essential Handbook
George W. Bomar
Weather
Paperback
Portions of this text were previously published under the titles Texas weather (1983) and Texas weather: Second edition, Revised... [more]
Island on Fire: The Extraordinary Story of a Forgotten Volcano That Changed...
Alexandra Witze, Jeff Kanipe
Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; History of science; Volcanology & seismology; Natural disasters; The Earth: natural history general
Audio
Can a single explosion change the course of history? An eruption at the end of the 18th century led to years of climate change... [more]
And Soon I Heard A Roaring Wind: A Natural History of Moving Air
Bill Streever
History of science; History of engineering & technology; Weather
Paperback
A thrilling exploration of the science and history of wind from the bestselling author of Cold. [more]
The Terra Incognita Reader: Early Writings from the Great Smoky Mountains...
Russell T Clement, Ken Wise, Anne Bridges
History of the Americas; Folklore, myths & legends; Indigenous peoples; Conservation of the environment; The Earth: natural history general
Electronic book text
An essential companion to Terra Incognita: An Annotated Biography of the Great Smoky Mountains, 1544-1934. Anne Bridges, Ken... [more]
Weather For Dummies
John D. Cox
Mathematics & Sciences; Weather
Paperback
This guide explains weather topics such as jet streams, tornadoes, El Nino global warming and cloud types. [more]
The Songs Of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors
David George Haskell
The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
In THE SONGS OF TREES, award-winning nature writer David Haskell repeatedly visits a dozen trees around the world, exploring... [more]
The Tide: The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth
Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Oceanography (seas); The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
A rich and sweeping exploration into the science and history behind the most mysterious, primal, and powerful force on earth:... [more]
Mapping and Modeling Weather and Climate with GIS
Lori Armstrong
Meteorology & climatology; Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing; Weather
Paperback
Explores how geospatial cartography and analysis helps to advance atmospheric science research. Coverage includes data and... [more]
Predicting Weather Events with Astrology
Kris Brandt Riske
Astrology; Weather
Paperback
How to use predictive astrology to forecast the weather [more]
The Galapagos
Henry Nicholls
The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
The Galapagos were once known to the sailors and pirates who encountered them as Las Encantadas: the enchanted islands, home... [more]
Lost Animals: Extinction and the Photographic Record
Errol Fuller
Endangered species & extinction of species; The Earth: natural history general
Hardback
A photograph of an extinct animal evokes a greater feeling of loss than any painting ever could. This book features photographs... [more]
Dictionary Of Global Climate Change, 2nd Edition
W. John Maunder
Reference works; The environment; Weather
Paperback
Written to be accessible to the non-specialist, this is designed to be an essential reference for anyone concerned with climate... [more]
Texas Storms: Tales of Raging Weather in the Lone Star State
Gene Fowler
History of the Americas; Natural disasters; Weather
Paperback
True Texans know Texas is more than a place it's a state of mind. It's an obsession. It simply can't be beat. So pull on your... [more]
Earth and the Sun
Kelley MacAulay
The Earth: natural history general; Educational: Geography; Educational: Sciences, general science
Paperback
Shows how the Sun's light and warmth affect the Earth. This book describes Earth's rotation and tilt, Earth's two poles and... [more]
