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1997Chiacchierini, Ernesto Lucchetti, Maria Claudia Materie prime. Trasformazione ed impatto ambientale. , Kappa 1997, Copertina plastificata. Tagli e pagine integri. Molto buono (Very Good) . Copertina flessibile 530 8878902802
1991271 pages including index. Lots of pink highlighting and some pencil marginalia almost exclusively to first two chapters only. Book
1992131 pages. A lively collection of inspiring accounts of communities from around the world which are taking charge of their destinies by taking back their lands and waters and using them in ecologically and econimically sustainable ways. Recounts 18 concrete success stories. Book
196061 pages including index. Deals with the consequences of ecological change, particularly those brought about by human activity. "It commonly happens that man, while pursuing his own ends, incidentally uproots, fragments or destroys communities of plants and animals. Subsequent changes include the re-constitution of parts and wholes of those communities from surviving organisms and immigrants. Some of the immigrants become pests, also some of the native organisms." Attempts to point out the intellectual status of the subject as a whole and indicate a few of the avenues along which progress can be made, and to comment upon certain methods of study. Good unmarked copy with brown age spotting to both endpapers and some waviness to pages. Some bumping to corners. Dust jacket has light to moderate age spotting. Book
1996228 pages. Take a journey of discovery in search of the essence of Saskatchewan. Collected here, as recorded by those who have lived in the landscape and by obervant visitors who have passed through it, are the vivid recollections of aboriginal people,excerpts from fur-trade diaries, accounts of Mounties, explorers, and settlers, stories of protest politics, booze, dust, the Depression, war, and the environment. Captures the heart and soul, the people and places of Saskatchewan. Only the faintest traces of wear. Unmarked. Glossy illustrated covers. Book
1979265 pages including index. A multidisciplinary study of the environment in which childbirth takes place in developed countries. Carefully defines the conditions under which childbirth at home is or is not advisable. Examines birth at home as a reasonable alternative to hospital confinement for those women who are not 'at risk.' Argues that the proportion of confinements at home should be increased for emotional, sociological, and financial reasons. Suggests improvements for hospital confinements. Written for all those caring professionally for mother and babies, in obsetrics, midwifery, paediatrics, general practice, psychiatry, and social work. "The great merit of this miscellany is that it is unemotional and objective..." - Nursing Times. Relatively few library markings. Moderate wear. Two inch crease to bottom corner of green front cover. Front flyleaf removed. Book
197848 pages. So many of us walk along the seashore unaware that we are surrounded by millions of small creatures hidden in the sand, under rocks or in masses of seaweed. The activities offered in this booklet will hopefully serve as guidelines for your exploration of the countless wonders along the seashore. The fragility of the environment makes it imperative that we develop the children's awareness of ecological factors and stress the importance of conservation. Many black and white illustrations and line drawings. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Book
2001480 pages including index. Asks "Can we create and implement useful ideas fast enough to solve the very problems - environmental, social, and technological - we've created?" Pinpoints the ingenuity gap as the critical problem we face today. "Reading the meditations that his travels around the world prompt in him (the author) is addictive." - National Post. Underlining and marginalia throughout. Extensive handwritten notes on pages following index. Reading crease and moderate lean to spine. Average wear. Book
1909288 pages including index. Illustrated with line drawings. Chapters include: Introductory; Different Ends for Which Pictures Have Been Used; The Different Kinds of Pictures; Stereographs and the Stereoscope; Experiences of Travel with Stereographs; The Importance of Environment; The Limitations of Language; The Wide Environment The Stereograph Travel System Gives. Part II includes the following chapters: What are the Necessities of Life; Life is the Purpose of Our Existence; What is the Life We Are Here to Develop?; Happiness vs. Pleasure; The Different Needs of Our Life; The Fundamental Conditions for the Development of the Intellect; The Fundamental Conditions for the Development of the Aesthetic Nature; Fundamental Conditions for the Development of the Moral Nature; Fundamental Conditions for the Development of the Religious Life; Summary and Conclusion. Small dab of liquid paper upon front endpaper. Minimal markings to text. Some pencil markings have been erased. Lettering worn from spine. Above average wear to boards. Hinges intact. Minor lean to spine. Average soiling. Moderate yellowing to contents. Book
1981150 pages. Abstract as follows: "The vegetation of the Vernon map sheet area is diverse in response to variation in climate and site conditions. The diversity of the plant cover is characterized by vegetation types. The vegetation of the area is characterized by two Regions: the Dry Interior and Interior Wet Belt Regions. Within each region, patterns of zones (climactic climax potential) and subzones (successional patterns) are recognized. A standard reconnaissance vegetation survey was implemented and 290 vegetation plots were located. Computer analysis of the plots resulted in the identification of forty-five vegetation types, representing seral and climax vegetation in the Dry Interior and Interior Wet Belt Regions. For each type the relationships between environmental characteristics and vegetation were assessed. The evaluation of these relationships is important for the application of the vegetation information to resource management. Interpretations of each vegetation type are made for wildlife, forestry and recreation values. The interpretations provide information which can be used to assess relative values of vegetation for different users." Average wear. Unmarked. Minor sticker residue upon illustrated front cover. Book
195272 pages. Sets up the steps necessary for the development of a satisfactory outdoor band show. Considers at all times the director who may be planning his field or street shows for the first time. "Our focus has been on the low bleacher environment since we feel that most bands play under such conditions and also, any maneuver that is effective at the low bleacher level will be equaly or more effective at higher levels. Uses for the most part a 48 piece band composed of 6 files and 8 ranks. Chapters include: Grooming the Bandsmen; The Bandsmen on the March; Maneuvering the Bandsmen; Maneuvering the Band; Pre-Show Aids; Entry; Downfield Maneuvers; Midfield Drills; Visitor's Salute; Feature Attraction; Home Salute; and more. Several rubber stamps on covers and title page. Above average wear. Binding remains intact. Book
1973127 pages. "A handbook of pine insects made possible because of the farsighted vision of some outstanding entomologists who conceived, nurtured and encouraged the development of a survey organization that has acquired over the past 25 years a large body of knowledge and expertise on forest insects." - from Preface. Clear colour photography throughout. Average wear to covers. Contents clean, lighlty worn and unmarked. An excellent reference. Book
1999413 pages including index. Your water is in peril, whether you live on the shores of the Great Lakes, into which industrial and farm poisons continue to pour; or in the arid US southwest, which has essentially "stolen" the water of the Colorado River from the Mexicans to water Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Southern California; or the Middle East, which is already using every drop of its available water, turning the Jordan River into little more than a drainage ditch; or in the grain belt of China, whose water tables are dropping at the alarming rate of a metre or more each year. Unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
1993302 pages including index. Black and white illustrations. Tells the stories of North American animals that have been taken prisoner out of necessity and of the scientists who are struggling to save them. Moderate quantity of markings to text. Lean to spine. Book
1973170 pages including index. Provides a practical and easily understood background to assist the beginning and mature teacher in his/her efforts to master new techniques which are demanded by the physical materials with which he/she is being provided and from which children are expected to learn about their environment. Average wear. Unmarked. Illustrated Book
1975254 pages. Covers the history of our forests, their relationship to other forests of the world, the kind of trees that make up their present composition and their biological responses to different environments. Generously illustrated with large attractive colour photography. Some lean to spine. Average wear. Gift greetings and donation inscription upon front endpaper. Solid copy in chocolate brown boards. Book
1990299 pages. Brings together ideas from around the globe for how, and why, green cities could become a reality. A much needed prescription for the reformation of urban design and the reaffirmation of collective social goals. Prior owner's name blacked out upon front flyleaf else unmarked. Average wear. Book
1973128 pages including index and bibliography. Takes a completely fresh look at North American Indians before white technology destroyed their traditional patterns of life. The result is a fascinating introduction to a rich and complex field. Portrays Indian life and society as a human response to human problems in a natural environment. The reader will be able to appreciate how the Indian peoples went through the stages from survival to high civilization by following their development in the contexts of climate, food resources, technology, art, religion and other basic concerns. Well-used former library copy. Binding remains intact. Well-worn. Book
1994607 pages. An environmental primer, a foray into the workings and wonder of the earth and the problems that beset it. Written for use in introductory environmental science college courses or general ecology courses with an environmental emphasis, but it contains a message and information for all individuals and communities. Minimal markings to contents. Moderate wear. Solid copy. Book
1999180 pages including index. Too often, artificial planting schemes are imposed on the natural landscape. In a woodland garden, Nature's ways can be stimulated or restored in easy-to-maintain gardens that delight the senses. This authoritative practical how-to guide shows you how to create a natural woodland effect in your garden. A valuable source of information on hundreds of plant species ideally suited for planting in the woodland environment, it gives you all the information you need to get started. Covers design, plant selection, initial planting and ongoing maintenance in easy-to-follow text and drawings. Contains principles that can be applied anywhere in North America that gardeners garden - from rainforest to desert - in almost any size of garden, from public gardens and private estates right down to city lots. Forster is a master gardener whose most significant achievement has been guiding the creation of VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia, a world-recognized prime example of woodland gardening. Includes numerous beautiful colour photographs. Giftable condition. Book
1976298 pages including index. Compiles all available references relevant to the environmental aspect of the Nanaimo River Estuary. Summarizes pertinent information and provides lists on plant and animal life, to provide readers with some idea of the ecological characteristics. Contents include topics such as: Geology; Economic Geology; Surficial Geology; Climatology; Hydrology; Oceanography; Invertebrate Biology; Invertebrate Fisheries Resource; Flora; Wildlife; Land and Water Use; Pollution; plus an extensive Bibliography. Includes a variety of maps. Report of the Estuary Working Group, Department of the Environment, Regional Pacific Region. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A wonderful reference. Book
1979241 pages including index. Provides an overview of the field of intelligence to present a balanced account of the major issues. Book plate inside front cover. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Solid copy. Book
195781 pages plus large section of black and white plates and index. Contains brief descriptions of the native forest tree species of the province, accompanied by illustrations of their leaves, fruits, winter twigs, and in some cases of the flowers where considered useful. Some damage at each end of spine. Binding a little fragile but remains an excellent reference. Book
1994267 pages including references and index. A contemporary human geography of the 'market' economies of the region usually defined by membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Deals with such topics as environment and development, plural societies, agrarian change, urbanization and primacy, natural resource development and land settlement. Prior owner's name atop half-title page. Usual amount of markings to contents. Moderate wear. Book
1989137 pages. Here, where prehistoric mastadons once roamed, shoppers stroll in a sophisticated environment that has managed to maintain its warm, hospitable Midwestern personality. Indeed, the whole of Kansas City has taken the Plaza to its heart. Includes many archival black and white photos plus many contemporary colour photographs. Faint wear. Clean and unmarked. Excellent copy. Book