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Culturgrams the Nations Around Us Volume 1
by Byu Book News Annotation The first Culturgrams appeared 15 years ago. The entire series has now been revised and updated by the David Kennedy International Center at Brigham Young U. Each Culturgram is four pages long and summarizes key elements of a nation and its culture...
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Ice time :climate, science, and life on earth
by Thomas Levenson Book News Annotation Levenson (a producer of the NOVA television series) examines discoveries which have contributed to our understanding of climate, and discusses such issues as acid rain, the greenhouse effect, deforestation, and nuclear winter. Annotation c. Book News,...
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The Gendered New World Order: Militarism, Development, and the Environment
by Jennifer Turpin Publisher Comments Ecological security seems increasingly precarious and battles over land and models of economic development now lead to military conflicts. "The Gendered New World Order" addresses the compelling issue of how gender connects the global problems of...
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Fifty States-flashchart (03 Edition)
by Sparknotes Publisher Comments Flash Charts are colorful, laminated cards that condense information into a bright, portable format--perfect for collecting and carrying anywhere. Packed with knowledge useful to kids, these charts deliver facts in a flash....
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Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment #0021: Drinking Water: Refreshing Answers to All Your Questions
by James Symons Publisher Comments Is fluoridated water safe to drink? Should you buy a water softener or other home treatment device? How are germs kept out of drinking water? Should you buy bottled water? In a straightforward question-and-answer format, DRINKING WATER offers clear, easy-...
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Understanding Catastrophe (Darwin College Lectures)
by Janine Bourriau Synopsis This book examines the immense and varied impact that catastrophic change can have on the development of life on earth. Opening with a remarkable account of supernovae and the nature of stellar catastrophe, it then examines the way evolution itself can...
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Elephants in the Volkswagen: Facing the Tough Questions about Our Overcrowded Country
by Lindsey Grant Book News Annotation Paper edition of the mutifaceted (and multi-authored) examination reviewed in the August issue of R&R). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)...
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Weather
by Storm Dunlop Publisher Comments An introduction to observing, predicting and understanding the weather. Includes colour photographs to illustrate all weather conditions, from basic clouds to tornados....
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Weather and Climate: The Advancement of Science Series
by R C Sutacliffe Publisher Comments Meteorology is popularly associated with day-to-day forecasting of weather, but as Professor Sutcliffe shows, this is only one among many interests of the meteorologist....
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Too Many People: The Case for Reducing Growth
by Lindsey Grant Synopsis Nine decades ago, the first woman entered the profession of law enforcement in the United States. Still, it remains a predominantly male occupation. Parsons and Jesilow examine the history and culture of law enforcement and the obstacles that have...
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Skywatch East: A Weather Guide
by Richard A. Keen Book News Annotation Describes the typical and the extreme weather east of the Mississippi, and suggests how to set up home weather stations. Very colorfully illustrated. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)...
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Tying Down the Wind: Adventures in the Worst Weather on Earth
by Eric Pinder Synopsis In a fascinating journey through the world's most volatile weather systems, Pinder reveals that you don't need to climb Mount Everest or voyage to the icy desert of Antarctica to witness both the beauty and the destructiveness of weather. The same forces...
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Population in an Interacting World
by William Alonso Publisher Comments The earth's five billion people are linked in a complex web that serves to shape population movements and patterns of births and deaths. In this book, nine experts illuminate the nature of this interplay linking rich and poor countries.The demographic...
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A Geography of the World's Major Regions
by John Cole Publisher Comments "A Geography of the World's Major Regions" presents a global view of today's most pressing issues through an analysis of the twelve major regions of the world. Population pressure, environmental degradation, natural catastrophe and human conflict all...
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Concise atlas of the world
by Reed International Publisher Comments Following the tremendous success of Oxford's Atlas of the World, which The New York Times hailed as "extraordinary," we proudly present the new, conveniently sized, and remarkably affordable Concise Atlas of the World. Truly international in scope, the...
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The Population Explosion
by Paul R. Ehrlich and Anne H. Ehrlich Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-304) and index....
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Planning Processes: An Introduction for Geographers
by John Herington Publisher Comments An introduction to the planning of towns, cities and regions in Britain, the book provides an explanation as to how the public planning system operates. With special reference to government attitudes and policies, the author outlines the geographical...
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Building Geographic Literacy: an Interactive Approach
by Charles A Stansfield Publisher Comments Innovative in its approach, this interactive book enables readers to learn place geography--and, as they learn it, to reinforce and apply their knowledge by constructing thematic maps which convey physical, economic, cultural, or political...
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Don't Know Much About Geography: Everything You Need to Know About the World but Never Learned
by Kenneth C. Davis Description Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-365) and index....
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The population explosion
by Paul Ehrlich Description Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-304) and index....
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