Conservation of the environment Books

Burning Man Co-Founder Will Roger's second book begins at his home in Gerlach, Nevada as he tells his story and how it shaped his beliefs and practices for living in balance with the Earth and each other. Written to be read in one sitting or as...

In a world where environmental challenges grow more pressing by the day, Eco-Warrior: A Guide to Sustainable Living by Finnegan Jones offers a beacon of hope and actionable guidance. This book is a clarion call for individuals who seek to make a...

Someone Had to Say It:A New Approach to Confronting Our Environmental Crises Excerpts from the work:             "Right now at this crossroads, with human beings confronting the...

Recent nature conservation initiatives in Southern Africa such as communal conservancies and peace parks are often embedded in narratives of economic development and ecological research. They are also increasingly marked by militarisation and violence...

For sustainable management of forest vegetation in the area, geology, soil and biota are important factors. Scientific investigation may be helpful in improving and regenerating degraded hills by protection of slopes through raising vegetation suited to...

This book explores relationships to change in agroecological transitions, based on two contrasting and ideal-typical stances, the determinist perspective and the open-ended perspective. at different scales such as agricultural systems, food systems,...

My First Summer in the Sierra is perhaps the most lyrical, joyous, and engaging of all John Muir's many works. In the summer of 1869 Muir took work as a sheepherder in order to explore the headwaters of the Merced and Tuolomne Rivers. Keeping notes in...

Global warming looms large, and seems beyond the ken of any one person to affect, while the notion that simply driving less or changing other habits could be of any real use seems to make a mockery of the enormity of the problem.  However, a...

Fulfilling a wish to live in a remote location and the great luck of finding Morgan Spring was a dream come true. The author and Linda, his childhood sweetheart, quickly realized Morgan Spring was a perfect place for retirement and an extended honeymoon...

After relocating into the heart of northern Tanzania for their careers, four close friends participate in never-ending, suspenseful, trapdoor assignments otherwise known in their line of work as wildlife conservation and archaeology. But it's not until...

Forest conservation refers to the practice of planning and maintaining forested areas. It also focuses on looking after the natural resources in a forest which are beneficial for the ecosystem and human beings. There are numerous types of forests which...

This book examines the debates and processes on woodland exploitation in Zimbabwe during the colonial era (1890-1960). It explores the social, economic, and political contexts of perceptions on woodland distribution and management. Much of the period was...

What is a park ranger's life?A wild bear who favors Kentucky Fried ChickenA fugitive wanted in eight statesA dog that saves his owner's lifeWildland firefighters battling nature and fireA ghost haunting a colonial mansionHikers who stay lost because they...

Man has utilized energy for millions of years. Unfortunately, our usage of fossil fuel has given rise to global warming and climatic changes. Thankfully, there are better energy alternatives that do not pollute the environment.Engr. Julian K. Igbo relies...

""Letters From Alabama: Chiefly Relating To Natural History"" is a non-fiction book written by Philip Henry Gosse and originally published in 1859. The book is a collection of letters written by Gosse to his family in England during his time in Alabama,...

Memorial Of Life And Entomologic Work Of Joseph Albert Lintner, State Entomologist, 1874-98 (1899) is a book written by Ephraim Porter Felt. The book is a tribute to Joseph Albert Lintner, who was the State Entomologist from 1874 to 1898. The book...

""Irrigation For The Farm, Garden, And Orchard"" is a book written by Henry Stewart and first published in 1886. The book is a comprehensive guide to irrigation methods for farmers, gardeners, and orchardists. It covers topics such as the different types...

Geological Fragments Collected Principally From Rambles Among The Rocks Of Furness And Cartmel is a book written by John Bolton in 1869. The book is a collection of geological observations and discoveries made by the author during his explorations of the...

The British Fruit Gardener, And Art Of Pruning is a book written by John Abercrombie in 1781. The book provides a comprehensive guide to planting and raising fruit trees and fruit-bearing shrubs. It covers the most approved methods of pruning and...

Fungal Flora Of The Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania (1899) by William Herbst is a comprehensive guide to the fungal species found in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. The book contains detailed descriptions of over 300 species of fungi, including...

The Laboratory and Field Manual of Botany, written by Joseph Young Bergen in 1907, is a comprehensive guide to the study of plants in both the laboratory and the field. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the study of...

""Sugar Beet Seed, A Work For Farmers, Seedsmen And Chemists: Containing Historical, Botanical And Theoretical Data"" is a book written by Lewis Sharpe Ware and published in 1898. This book is a comprehensive guide for farmers, seedsmen, and chemists who...

A GIFT OF HOPE AND AUTHENTICITYTHIS CONGRUENT LIFE: A SPIRITUAL ECOLOGY PRACTICE is an invitation to realign our lives with our values. This personal and insightful story takes us on a journey toward a more engaged ecology, one that is spiritually...

Recensio Critica Automatica Of The Doctrine Of Bird Migration is a scientific work by Otto Herman, originally published in 1905. The book explores the phenomenon of bird migration, which was a topic of great interest to scientists and naturalists at the...

The book ""Provisional List Of The Plants Of The Bahama Islands"" was written by John Gardiner and published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive guide to the flora of the Bahama Islands, providing a detailed list of all the plant species found in the...

Pruning And Spraying The Home Orchard And Vineyard is a comprehensive guidebook written by Gordon Mansir Bentley in 1918. The book provides detailed instructions on how to properly prune and spray fruit trees and grapevines in a home orchard or vineyard...

Primary Methods in Zoology Teaching is a book written by Walter Porter Manton and published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive guide for teachers who are interested in teaching zoology to primary school students. The book covers a wide range of topics...

Plant Diseases And Their Remedies is a comprehensive guide to identifying and treating the various diseases that can afflict plants. Written by Nathan Augustus Cobb and first published in 1893, this book provides a wealth of information on the symptoms,...

Papers On Deciduous-Fruit Insects: The Grape Curculio, The Grape Root-Borer (1918) is a book written by Fred E. Brooks. The book is a comprehensive study of two major insects that affect deciduous fruit trees, namely the grape curculio and the grape...

Outlines Of The Structure And Physiology Of The Animals Of The Farm is a book written by John Frederick Hodges in 1862. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of various farm animals. Hodges delves into the structures...

The book ""Outline Of The Geology And Physical Features Of Maryland"" by George Huntington Williams was first published in 1893. It is a comprehensive study of the geology and physical features of the state of Maryland. The author, who was a professor of...

""Our Native Trees and Their Uses"" is a comprehensive guidebook on the trees native to North America, written by Lauchlen McCallum Secord and originally published in 1908. The book provides detailed descriptions of various species of trees, including...

Osteological Relationships Of Three Species Of Beavers (1917) is a scientific book written by Frank Harvey Holden. The book is focused on the study of the skeletal structure of three different species of beavers, namely the North American beaver, the...

""Orange Culture: A Treatise On The Citrus Family"" is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and care of citrus trees, written by George Gallesio in 1876. The book covers a wide range of topics related to citrus, including the history and origins of...

On The Germ Cells And The Embryology Of Planaria Simplissima is a scientific book written by Nettie Maria Stevens in 1904. The book focuses on the study of germ cells and embryology in the planaria simplissima, a type of flatworm. The author discusses...

On The Cultivation Of The Waste Lands In The United Kingdom is a book written by Lewis Kennedy in 1829. The book focuses on the potential for the cultivation of the waste lands in the United Kingdom. Kennedy explores the reasons behind the existence of...

On The Botany Of Sinai And South Palestine (1885) is a scientific work written by Henry Chichester Hart. The book is a detailed account of the plant life found in the Sinai Peninsula and southern Palestine. It provides an in-depth analysis of the flora...

Observations In South Africa is a book written by William Morris Davis and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of Davis' travels and observations during his trip to South Africa. Davis was an American geographer and geologist who is known...

""Notes On The Taxodium Distichium, Or Bald Cypress: On The Original Connection Of The Eastern And Western Coalfields Of The Ohio Valley"" is a book written by Nathaniel Southgate Shaler in 1887. The book explores the bald cypress tree, also known as...

""Notes On The Shuswap People Of British Columbia"" is a historical book written by George Mercer Dawson in 1891. The book is a comprehensive account of the Shuswap people, who are indigenous to British Columbia, Canada. Dawson was a renowned geologist,...

""Notes on the Nature of the Food of the Birds of Nebraska"" is a scientific study written by Samuel Aughey in 1878. The book explores the eating habits of various bird species found in the state of Nebraska, including their preferred foods and feeding...

Notes on Regeneration and Regulation in Planarians is a scientific book written by Frank R. Lillie and published in 1901. The book is a detailed study of the regeneration and regulation processes in planarians, a type of flatworm known for their...

""Notes Of A Trip To The Veddahs Of Ceylon"" is a book written by Hiram Milliken Hiller and published in 1902. The book provides an account of Hiller's journey to the Veddahs, a group of indigenous people living in the forests of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)...

New Plants From Missouri is a botanical book written by Kenneth Kent Mackenzie and published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the flora of Missouri and includes descriptions of various species of plants found in the state. The author...

""New Process For The Culture Of The Vine"" is a book written by Jean Francois Persoz in 1856. The book is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine. It includes detailed information on the different varieties of...

The book ""Natural History of the Quinnat Salmon: A Report on Investigations in the Sacramento River, 1896-1901"" is written by Cloudsley Rutter and was published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive report on the investigations conducted on the Quinnat...

""Natural And Artificial Duck Culture"" is a book written by James Rankin in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive guide to raising ducks, including both natural and artificial methods. It covers topics such as selecting the right breed, breeding and...