Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Minus 148 Degrees: First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley, Paperback/Art Davidson
CLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) "This finely crafted adventure tale runs…Catre Magazin -
Great Maps, Hardcover/Jerry Brotton
The world's finest maps explored and explained. From Ptolemy's world map to the Hereford's Mappa Mundi, through Mercator's map of the world to the latest maps of the Moon and…Catre Magazin -
The Atlas of Water: Mapping the World’s Most Critical Resource, Paperback/Maggie Black
Climate change, population increase, and the demands made by the growing number of people adopting urban lifestyles and western dietsthreaten the world s supply of freshwater, edging us closer to…Catre Magazin -
Going Public: An Organizer’s Guide to Citizen Action, Paperback/Michael Gecan
Urban decay can sap the determination--not to mention the soul--of anyone who experiences it. But there are forces that can and do reverse it. They are not spectators, or critics,…Catre Magazin -
Geology Underfoot in Southern Idaho, Paperback/Shawn Willsey
Southern Idaho is a geologic jackpot. Etched in its rugged mountains, incredibly young lava fields, and steep-walled canyons lie compelling evidence of amazing geologic events, including breccia from one of…Catre Magazin -
Climate Change for Beginners, Paperback/Dean Goodwin Phd
Year after year science continually proves that global climate change is real. But what does it all really mean and what can or should we do about it? Climate Change…Catre Magazin -
Suburb: Planning Politics and the Public Interest, Hardcover/Royce Hanson
Land-use policy is at the center of suburban political economies because everything has to happen somewhere but nothing happens by itself. In Suburb , Royce Hanson explores how well a…Catre Magazin -
We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement That Restores the Planet, Hardcover/Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
Challenge the status quo, change the face of activism, and confront climate change head on with the ultimate blueprint for taking action. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a 16-year-old climate activist, hip-hop…Catre Magazin -
Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts about How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products, Paperback/Stephen Leahy
The average American lifestyle is kept afloat by about 2,000 gallons of H2O a day. The numbers are shocking. Your Water Footprint reveals the true cost of our lifestyle. A…Catre Magazin -
The Complete Dinosaur, Hardcover/Michael K. Brett-Surman
Praise for the first edition: "A gift to serious dinosaur enthusiasts" --Science "The amount of information inthese] pages is amazing. This book should be on the shelves of dinosaur freaks…Catre Magazin -
Water: Exploring the Blue Planet, Hardcover/Markus Eisl
Water is in crisis. We are in crisis. All life depends on water and we are running out of it, but where exactly is the water and where is it…Catre Magazin -
Ivory, Horn and Blood, Hardcover/Ronald Orenstein
An in-depth account of the elephant and rhinoceros poaching crisis, sketching out a crime story that, for most, is unseen and takes place thousands of miles away in countries we…Catre Magazin -
International Development, Paperback/Damien Kingsbury
This comprehensive and broad-ranging introductory text examines the key aspects of contemporary international development from both a practical and theoretical perspective. It addresses the fundamental question of what 'development' actually…Catre Magazin -
Beasts at Bedtime: Revealing the Environmental Wisdom in Children’s Literature, Hardcover/Liam Heneghan
Talking lions, philosophical bears, very hungry caterpillars, wise spiders, altruistic trees, companionable moles, urbane elephants: this is the magnificent menagerie that delights our children at bedtime. Within the entertaining pages…Catre Magazin -
Cool Cities: Urban Sovereignty and the Fix for Global Warming, Hardcover/Benjamin R. Barber
A pointed argument that cities--not nation-states--can and must take the lead in fighting climate change Climate change is the most urgent challenge we face in an interdependent world where independent…Catre Magazin -
Not in Our Genes: Biology, Ideology, and Human Nature, Paperback/Richard Lewontin
Informative, entertaining, lucid, forceful, frequently witty . . . never dull . . . should be read and remembered for a long time.--- New York Times Book Review -The authors…Catre Magazin -
Environmental Protection: What Everyone Needs to Know(r), Paperback/Pamela Hill
Although climate change and pollution make near-daily appearances in the news, humans have not always recognized that the environment needs to be protected. Only after the publication of Rachel Carson's…Catre Magazin -
Approaches to Human Geography, Paperback/Stuart Aitken
" ""The book covers some of the (traditionally) most obtuse and difficult-to-grasp philosophical ideas that have influenced geographers/geography. The fact that these are presented in an inclusive and accessible manner…Catre Magazin -
Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia, Hardcover/Anthony M. Townsend
We live in a world defined by urbanization and digital ubiquity, where mobile broadband connections outnumber fixed ones, machines dominate a new "internet of things," and more people live in…Catre Magazin -
Sustainable Future, Paperback/Klaus Wiegandt
Our global climate is changing--in more ways than one. As technology rapidly improves and the world becomes ever more interconnected, it seems that the pace of everyday life is always…Catre Magazin -
The Elements of Power: Gadgets, Guns, and the Struggle for a Sustainable Future in the Rare Metal Age, Paperback/David S. Abraham
A natural resource strategist investigates the growing global demand for rare metals and what it means to the environment and our future Our future hinges on a set of elements…Catre Magazin -
Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia, Paperback/Anthony M. Townsend
We live in a world defined by urbanization and digital ubiquity, where mobile broadband connections outnumber fixed ones, machines dominate a new "internet of things," and more people live in…Catre Magazin -
The Last Volcano: A Man, a Romance, and the Quest to Understand Nature’s Most Magnificent Fury, Paperback/John Dvorak
Volcanoes have fascinated--and terrified--people for ages. They have destroyed cities and ended civilizations. John Dvorak, the acclaimed author of Earthquake Storms, looks into the early scientific study of volcanoes and…Catre Magazin -
A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America, Hardcover/Vishaan Chakrabarti
In A Country of Cities , author Vishaan Chakrabarti argues that well-designed cities are the key to solving America's great national challenges: environmental degradation, unsustainable consumption, economic stagnation, rising public…Catre Magazin -
The Art of the Dinosaur: Illustrations by the Top Paleoartists in the World, Hardcover/Kazuo Terakado
The Art of the Dinosaur is a collection of dinosaur illustrations by nine of the world's most technically and aesthetically accomplished paleoartists today. Each dinosaur is reproduced elaborately and faithfully…Catre Magazin -
You Are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination, Paperback/Katharine Harmon
Mapmaking fulfills one of our most ancient and deepseated desires: understanding the world around us and our place in it. But maps need not just show continents and oceans: there…Catre Magazin -
Extinction: A Radical History, Paperback/Ashley Dawson
Some thousands of years ago, the world was home to an immense variety of large mammals. From wooly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers to giant ground sloths and armadillos the size…Catre Magazin -
Apocalyptic Planet: Field Guide to the Future of the Earth, Paperback/Craig Childs
2013 Orion Book Award Winner 2013 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award Winner Ours is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters and extremes of…Catre Magazin -
Earth, Hardcover/DK
Earth: The Definitive Visual Guide is an extraordinary survey of our planet produced in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This stunning reference includes detailed, illustrated information about everything that makes…Catre Magazin -
future of planning, Paperback/Yvonne Rydin
For the past fifty years, urban planning has revolved around the presumed necessity of perpetual growth and development. Contending that the supposed benefits of endless growth cannot--and should not--be taken…Catre Magazin -
Four Fields, Paperback/Tim Dee
A meditation on the relationship between man and grass, which looks at 4 real fields in 4 different continents, from the author of }The Running Sky{. 'First-rate evocation of the…Catre Magazin -
Roadside Geology of Nebraska, Paperback/Harmon D. Maher Jr.
Nebraska's geology is as exciting as the Cornhuskers. You'll discover badlands, braided rivers, fossil rhinos entombed in volcanic ash, and the largest dune field in the Western Hemisphere.Catre Magazin -
Sea Monsters: A Voyage Around the World’s Most Beguiling Map, Hardcover/Joseph Nigg
Smart phones and GPS give us many possible routes to navigate our daily commute, warn us of traffic and delays, and tell us where to find a cup of coffee.…Catre Magazin -
100 Plants to Feed the Bees: Provide a Healthy Habitat to Help Pollinators Thrive, Paperback/The Xerces Society
The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our pollinators. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate…Catre Magazin -
Ethics for a Full World: Or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World’, Paperback/Tormod V. Burkey
The global emergencies facing the inhabitants of our planet--climate change, diminishing biodiversity, ocean acidification, overfishing, land degradation, and more--are symptoms of a common problem: the world is full. Humanity has…Catre Magazin -
Your Guide to Forest Bathing: Experience the Healing Power of Nature, Paperback/M. Amos Clifford
Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. In Japan it is called ``shinrin yoku,`` which translates to ``forest…Catre Magazin -
Met Office Pocket Cloud Book, Hardcover/Richard Hamblyn
Beautifully illustrated and durable pocket reference guide to clouds and cloud formations, helping readers identify every cloud type and understand the implications for the weather. With a detailed introduction of…Catre Magazin -
Unprecedented Crime: Climate Science Denial and Game Changers for Survival, Paperback/Dr Peter Carter
In 2017, the heat waves, extreme wild fires, and flooding around the world confirmed beyond doubt that climate disruption is now a full-blown emergency. We have entered Churchill's ``period of…Catre Magazin -
OCR AS/A-level Geography Student Guide 2: Earth’s Life Suppo, Paperback/Peter Stiff
Exam Board: OCR Level: AS/A-level Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: Summer 2017 Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers…Catre Magazin -
Inheritors of the Earth, Paperback/Chris D. Thomas
Available now in paperback, this critically acclaimed biodiversity exploration draws attention to the positive impact of human existence on the environment, challenging dominant narratives.Catre Magazin -
A Precautionary Tale: How One Small Town Banned Pesticides, Preserved Its Food Heritage, and Inspired a Movement, Paperback/Philip Ackerman-Leist
Mals, Italy, has long been known as the breadbasket of the Tyrol. But recently the tiny town became known for something else entirely. A Precautionary Tale tells us why, introducing…Catre Magazin -
Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Social Movement in History Is Restoring Grace, Justice, and Beauty to the World, Paperback/Paul Hawken
The "New York Times" bestselling examination of the worldwide movement for social and environmental change Paul Hawken has spent more than a decade researching organizations dedicated to restoring the environment…Catre Magazin -
Course Notes: Criminal Law, Paperback/Lisa Cherkassky
Supports revision of the essential modules of GDL/CPE law courses.Catre Magazin -
The Future of Life, Paperback/Edward O. Wilson
One of the world s most important scientists, Edward O. Wilson is also an abundantly talented writer who has twice won the Pulitzer Prize. In this, his most personal and…Catre Magazin -
Compost, Paperback/***
An informative and accessible guide taking readers step-by-step from kitchen scraps to blooming flowers.Catre Magazin -
Physical Geography: The Key Concepts, Paperback/Richard John Huggett
A thought-provoking and up-to-date introduction to the central ideas and debates within the field. It provides extended definitions of terms that are fundamental to physical geography, complete with informative tables,…Catre Magazin -
After Nature: A Politics for the Anthropocene, Paperback/Jedediah Purdy
An Artforum Best Book of the Year A Legal Theory Bookworm Book of the Year Nature no longer exists apart from humanity. Henceforth, the world we will inhabit is the…Catre Magazin -
Less Green and Pleasant Land, Paperback/Norman Maclean
Disentangling the facts from the hype, this 'Domesday book' of the British and Irish countryside offers a definitive and up-to-date survey of the state of our wildlife today. Norman Maclean,…Catre Magazin -
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Hardcover/Jane Jacobs
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of its initial publication, this special edition of Jane Jacobs's masterpiece, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, features a new Introduction…Catre Magazin -
Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming, Paperback/Andreas Malm
How capitalism first promoted fossil fuels with the rise of steam power The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels we burn. How…Catre Magazin -
Canada Rocks: The Geologic Journey, Paperback/Nick Eyles
Praise for the First Edition of Canada Rocks Every page of the volume sparkles with information and entertainment. . . Just reading the captions in this profusely illustrated volume provides…Catre Magazin -
The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future, Paperback/Thomas Berry
Thomas Berry is one of the most eminent cultural historians of our time. Here he presents the culmination of his ideas and urges us to move from being a disrupting…Catre Magazin -
Comfortably Unaware: What We Choose to Eat Is Killing Us and Our Planet, Paperback/Richard Oppenlander
In Comfortably Unaware , Dr. Richard Oppenlander tackles the crucial issue of global depletion as it relates to food choice. We should all be committed, he tells us, to understanding…Catre Magazin -
Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology, Paperback/David Abram
David Abram s first book, The Spell of the Sensuous has become a classic of environmental literature. Now he returns with a startling exploration of our human entanglement with the…Catre Magazin -
Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life, Hardcover/Edward O. Wilson
In order to stave off the mass extinction of species, including our own, we must move swiftly to preserve the biodiversity of our planet, says Edward O. Wilson in his…Catre Magazin -
My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level Geography, Paperback/Michael Witherick
Exam Board: Edexcel Level: AS/A-level Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2017 Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level Geography with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key…Catre Magazin -
AQA Geography for A Level & AS Physical Geography Revision G, Paperback/***
These easy-to-digest guides to support the preparation and revision for AQA geography exams, with revision activities to support active and engaged learning.Catre Magazin -
Tale of Trees, Hardcover/Derek Niemann
How Britain nearly lost its ancient woodland. This is the tale of those who cut down our ancient woods and trees, and those who saved what was left.Catre Magazin -
Continent of Antarctica, Hardcover/Julian Dowdeswell
A selection of photographs showcasing the natural beauty of the continent of Antarctica, while drawing attention to the risks the eco-system is under, with these dangers to the environment explained…Catre Magazin -
Beyond the Map (from the author of Off the Map), Paperback/Alastair Bonnett
43 extraordinary locations that demonstrate the increasing geographical variety of planet earth, from micro-nations struggling into recognition to unseen rivers and fantasy gardens, are explored in this title, for fans…Catre Magazin -
Mont Blanc/Philippe Batoux
A collection of the 1 must-do climbing routes in the Mont Blanc Massif, ranging from historic classics to more recent lines, described in order of increasing difficulty.Catre Magazin -
Environmental Politics: A Very Short Introduction, Paperback/Andrew Dobson
Environmental politics has many faces and operates at multiple scales: it preoccupies individuals as well as governments, drives local agreements as well as international treaties, results in minor business changes…Catre Magazin -
Mars: The Pristine Beauty of the Red Planet, Hardcover/Alfred S. McEwen
HiRISE is the most powerful camera ever sent to another planet, showing us Mars in astonishing detail. Featuring an outstanding and never-before-published collection of HiRISE high-resolution color images with explanatory…Catre Magazin -
Delorme Wisconsin Atlas and Gazetteer: Dewi, Paperback/Rand McNally
With an incredible wealth of detail, DeLorme's Atlas & Gazetteer is the perfect companion for exploring the Wisconsin outdoors.Extensively indexed, full-color topographic maps provide information on everything from cities and…Catre Magazin -
Nature’S Architect, Paperback/Jim Crumley
A leading nature writer explores the lifestyle of the beaver, and considers the ecological and economic impact of their reintroduction to the UK.Catre Magazin -
Last Chance To See, Paperback/Douglas Adams
A reissue of a classic Adams title in which he journeys with zoologist Mark Carwardine in a worldwide search for the planet's most endangered species. Released to tie-in with a…Catre Magazin -
Soil – Soul – Society: A New Trinity for Our Time, Paperback/Satish Kumar
We are all members of a one-earth society, and caring for the earth and soul is interrelated. This is the message of Satish Kumar, the internationally-respected peace and environment activist…Catre Magazin -
National Geographic Visual Atlas of the World, 2nd Edition: Fully Revised and Updated, Hardcover/National Geographic
Uniting National Geographic's incomparable photography with state-of-the-art cartographic technology, this reimagined and completely updated visual atlas is the most compelling, authoritative, and state-of-the-art. Updated for the first time since 2008,…Catre Magazin -
Bottom Billion, Paperback/Paul Collier
Subtitled }Why The Poorest Countries Are Failing & What Can Be Done About It{. This authoritative and strongly reviewed book has become a 'must-read' for those involved in or concerned…Catre Magazin -
Place – an Introduction 2E, Paperback/Tim Cresswell
Thoroughly revised and updated, this text introduces students of human geography and allied disciplines to the fundamental concept of place, combining discussion about everyday uses of the term with the…Catre Magazin -
Geography: Ideas in Profile, Paperback/Danny Dorling
Ideas in Profile: Small Introductions to Big Topics Geography gives shape to our innate curiosity; cartography is older than writing. Channelling our twin urges to explore and understand, geographers uncover…Catre Magazin -
Human Geography: The Basics, Paperback/Andrew Jones
An engaging and accessible introduction to human geography in all its forms: economic, urban, cultural etc. An ideal textbook for those new to the study of human geography, and an…Catre Magazin -
Delorme South Dakota Atlas and Gazetteer: Desd, Paperback/Rand McNally
With an incredible wealth of detail, DeLorme's Atlas & Gazetteer is the perfect companion for exploring the South Dakota outdoors. Extensively indexed, full-color topographic maps provide information on everything from…Catre Magazin -
Global Physical Climatology, Hardcover/Dennis Hartmann
Global Physical Climatology, Second Edition, provides an introduction to the science of climate and climate change. It begins with a basic introduction to the climate system, and then introduces the…Catre Magazin -
Moor, Paperback/William Atkins
The story of the moors, from Bodmin Moor to Northumberland, and how they have shaped our people and culture, for fans of Robert Macfarlane and Nan Shepherd.Catre Magazin -
Introducing Just Sustainabilities, Paperback/Julian Agyeman
This unique and insightful text offers an exploration of the origins and subsequent development of the concept of "just sustainability."Introducing Just Sustainabilities discusses key topics such as food justice, sovereignty…Catre Magazin -
Ore Deposit Geology, Hardcover/John Ridley
Mapping closely to how ore deposit geology is now taught, this textbook systematically describes and illustrates the major ore deposit types, linking this to their settings in the crust, and…Catre Magazin -
Brush With Nature, Paperback/Richard Mabey
A collection of articles from the great nature writer Mabey, which have been written over the past 25 years for }BBC Wildlife Magazine{. Brings together Mabey's favourite pieces and presents…Catre Magazin -
What We’re Fighting for Now Is Each Other: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Climate Justice, Paperback/Wen Stephenson
An urgent, on-the-ground look at some of the "new American radicals" who have laid everything on the line to build a stronger climate justice movement The science is clear: catastrophic…Catre Magazin -
Original Instructions: Indigenous Teachings for a Sustainable Future, Paperback/Melissa K. Nelson
Indigenous leaders and other visionaries suggest solutions to today's global crisis - Original Instructions are ancient ways of living from the heart of humanity within the heart of nature -…Catre Magazin
