Governing Biodiversity Through Democratic Deliberation: *Risbn*
ISBN: 9780415732185 / Angielski / Twarda / 318 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book discusses political controversies involved in global biodiversity policy, and the practical opportunities that are opened up in solving them through increased citizen participation and democratic deliberation. It examines the emerging practice of deliberative global governance and its political consequences. The collection focuses on the intersection of global biodiversity policy and the promise of deliberative democracy. In doing so, it examines how new discursive logics emerge in global citizen deliberation that might destabilize the impasses encountered in... This book discusses political controversies involved in global biodiversity policy, and the practical opportunities that are opened up in solving t... |
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739,10 zł |
Martens and Fishers (Martes) in Human-Altered Environments: An International Perspective
ISBN: 9781475780703 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Martens and Fishers (Martes) in Human-Altered Environments: An International Perspective examines the conditions where humans and martens are compatible and incompatible, and promotes land use practices that allow Martes to be representatively distributed and viable. All Martes have been documented to use forested habitats and 6 species (excluding the stone marten) are generally considered to require complex mid- to late-successional forests throughout much of their geographic ranges. All species in the genus require complex horizontal and vertical structure to provide... Martens and Fishers (Martes) in Human-Altered Environments: An International Perspective examines the conditions where humans and martens are compa... |
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585,00 zł |
Proactive Strategies for Protecting Species: Pre-Listing Conservation and the Endangered Species ACT
ISBN: 9780520276888 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Now forty years old, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) remains a landmark act in conservation and one of the world's most comprehensive laws designed to prevent species extinctions and support recovery efforts for imperiled species. A controversial law and often subject to political attack, the ESA is successful overall but not without difficulties. Those who enforce the ESA, for example, struggle to achieve viable recovery goals for many species.
At the forefront of challenges is a reactive framework that sometimes leads to perverse incentives and legal battles that strain support and... Now forty years old, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) remains a landmark act in conservation and one of the world's most comprehensive laws designed t...
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295,10 zł |
The Nexus of Biofuels, Climate Change, and Human Health: Workshop Summary
ISBN: 9780309292412 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Liquid fuels are a major part of modern life. They supply energy for ground, water, and air transportation as well as power for industrial and farming machinery. But fossil fuels - the dominant liquid fuel in use for well over a century - have many disadvantages. The use of fossil fuels has obvious health downsides, such as emissions of pollutants that are directly harmful to health. The burning of fossil fuels produces greenhouse gases, which contribute to global warming, itself a long-term threat to human health. There have also been health concerns related to insecurity of liquid fuel... Liquid fuels are a major part of modern life. They supply energy for ground, water, and air transportation as well as power for industrial and farm... |
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219,99 zł |
Birds and Animals of Australia's Top End: Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine, and Kununurra
ISBN: 9780691161464 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the most amazing and accessible wildlife-watching destinations on earth, the "Top End" of Australia's Northern Territory is home to incredible birds and animals--from gaudy Red-collared Lorikeets to sinister Estuarine Crocodiles and raucous Black Flying-foxes. With this lavishly illustrated photographic field guide, you will be able to identify the most common creatures and learn about their fascinating biology--from how Agile Wallaby mothers can pause their pregnancies to why Giant Frogs spend half the year buried underground in waterproof cocoons. The Top End stretches from... One of the most amazing and accessible wildlife-watching destinations on earth, the "Top End" of Australia's Northern Territory is home to incredib... |
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134,14 zł |
Offshore Sea Life Id Guide: West Coast
ISBN: 9780691166131 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Two-thirds of our planet lies out of sight of land, just offshore beyond the horizon. What wildlife might you find out there? And how might you identify what you see? This Offshore Sea Life ID Guide, designed for quick use on day trips off the West Coast, helps you put a name to what you see, from whales and dolphins to albatrosses, turtles, and even flyingfish. Carefully crafted color plates show species as they typically appear at sea, and expert text highlights identification features. This user-friendly field guide is essential for anyone going out on a whale-watching or birding... Two-thirds of our planet lies out of sight of land, just offshore beyond the horizon. What wildlife might you find out there? And how might you ide... |
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64,05 zł |
Wildlife Habitat Conservation: Concepts, Challenges, and Solutions
ISBN: 9781421416106 / Angielski / Twarda / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. -Habitat- is probably the most common term in ecological research. Elementary school students are introduced to the term, college students study the concept in depth, hunters make their plans based on it, nature explorers chat about the different types, and land managers spend enormous time and money modifying and restoring habitats. Although a broad swath of people now have some notion of what habitat is--opening up ample opportunity for further education and conservation--the scientific community has by and large failed to define it concretely, despite repeated attempts in the literature... -Habitat- is probably the most common term in ecological research. Elementary school students are introduced to the term, college students study th... |
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343,39 zł |
Wild Life: The Institution of Nature
ISBN: 9780804793223 / Angielski / Twarda / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wild Life documents a nuanced understanding of the wild versus captive divide in species conservation. It also documents the emerging understanding that all forms of wild nature--both in situ (on-site) and ex situ (in captivity)--may need to be managed in perpetuity. Providing a unique window into the high-stakes world of nature conservation, Irus Braverman describes the heroic efforts by conservationists to save wild life. Yet in the shadows of such dedication and persistence in saving the life of species, Wild Life also finds sacrifice and death. Such life and... Wild Life documents a nuanced understanding of the wild versus captive divide in species conservation. It also documents the emerging unders... |
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504,63 zł |
Wild Life: The Institution of Nature
ISBN: 9780804795685 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Wild Life documents a nuanced understanding of the wild versus captive divide in species conservation. It also documents the emerging understanding that all forms of wild nature-both in situ (on-site) and ex situ (in captivity)-may need to be managed in perpetuity. Providing a unique window into the high-stakes world of nature conservation, Irus Braverman describes the heroic efforts by conservationists to save wild life. Yet in the shadows of such dedication and persistence in saving the life of species, Wild Life also finds sacrifice and death. Such life and...
Wild Life documents a nuanced understanding of the wild versus captive divide in species conservation. It also documents the emerging understan...
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119,95 zł |
Grizzlies on My Mind: Essays of Adventure, Love, and Heartache from Yellowstone Country
ISBN: 9780871083173 / Angielski / Twarda / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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149,90 zł |
Animal Stories: Encounters with Alaska's Wildlife
ISBN: 9781941821350 / Angielski / Twarda / 276 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. These timeless, beautifully written essays share encounters and observations on a variety of Alaskan wildlife and include natural history information. They have a wide reach, in a number of ways. Besides essays about Alaska s best-known and most charismatic animals for instance grizzlies and wolves, moose and Dall sheep, bald eagles and beluga whales Sherwonit introduces readers to many of Alaska s largely overlooked species, from wood frogs to redpolls and shrews to lynx and wolverines. The stories are also geographically diverse, with stories that stretch across the state, from the...
These timeless, beautifully written essays share encounters and observations on a variety of Alaskan wildlife and include natural history information....
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128,48 zł |
Good Governance, Scale and Power: A Case Study of North Sea Fisheries
ISBN: 9781138904927 / Angielski / Miękka / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In recent years there have been several alarming predictions about the future of the planet s fish stocks. As a result, many national governments and supranational institutions, including the European Union, have instituted reforms designed to mitigate the crisis. This book examines the discourse and practice of good governance in the context of fisheries management. It starts by examining the crisis of fisheries in the North Sea, caused primarily by overfishing and failure of the European Union s Common Fisheries Policy. It then goes on to analyse reforms to this policy enacted... In recent years there have been several alarming predictions about the future of the planet s fish stocks. As a result, many national governments a... |
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270,10 zł |
Mastering Wildlife Photography
ISBN: 9781781450864 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A concise, comprehensive guide to the popular subject of wildlife photography
Wildlife is one of the most challenging and popular subjects for photographers. With strong emphasis on the ethics and legalities of animal welfare, the protection of the environment, and the responsibilities of the photographer, this accessible guide covers the practical techniques of photography and how they relate to capturing stunning images of quarry that is invariably erratic, often endangered, and typically shy and elusive. It covers scouting locations, timing of trips relative to the seasons, and... A concise, comprehensive guide to the popular subject of wildlife photography
Wildlife is one of the most challenging and popular subjects for ph... |
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107,26 zł |
The Beauty of the Beasts: Tales of Hollywood's Wild Animal Stars
ISBN: 9781497643413 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. They are major stars who do not speak a word onscreen, yet are world famous for their compelling performances. Who are they? The animal stars of the big screen, of course In The Beauty of the Beasts, Ralph Helfer shares with the reader his love of animals and his work with some of Hollywood's biggest stars: Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion, Gentle Ben, the Schlitz Malt Liquor Bull, Clint Eastwood's orangutan sidekick Clyde, and many more. Helfer shares his philosophy on training these beautiful beasts to do amazing feats and maximize their acting potential without coercion. Join Ralph... They are major stars who do not speak a word onscreen, yet are world famous for their compelling performances. Who are they? The animal stars of th... |
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72,79 zł |
Once They Were Hats: In Search of the Mighty Beaver
ISBN: 9781770412071 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Finalist for the 2015 Lane Anderson Award and the 2016 Butler Book Prize
Beavers, those icons of industriousness, have been gnawing down trees, building dams, shaping the land, and creating critical habitat in North America for at least a million years. Once one of the continent s most ubiquitous mammals, they ranged from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Rio Grande to the edge of the northern tundra. Wherever there was wood and water, there were beavers 60 million (or more) and wherever there were beavers, there were intricate natural communities that depended on their... Finalist for the 2015 Lane Anderson Award and the 2016 Butler Book Prize
Beavers, those icons of industriousness, have been gnawing down tr... |
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72,62 zł |
Emergent Ecologies
ISBN: 9780822360179 / Angielski / Twarda / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In an era of global warming, natural disasters, endangered species, and devastating pollution, contemporary writing on the environment largely focuses on doomsday scenarios. Eben Kirksey suggests we reject such apocalyptic thinking and instead find possibilities in the wreckage of ongoing disasters, as symbiotic associations of opportunistic plants, animals, and microbes are flourishing in unexpected places. Emergent Ecologies uses artwork and contemporary philosophy to illustrate hopeful opportunities and reframe key problems in conservation biology such as invasive species,...
In an era of global warming, natural disasters, endangered species, and devastating pollution, contemporary writing on the environment largely focuses...
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520,45 zł |
Emergent Ecologies
ISBN: 9780822360353 / Angielski / Miękka / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In an era of global warming, natural disasters, endangered species, and devastating pollution, contemporary writing on the environment largely focuses on doomsday scenarios. Eben Kirksey suggests we reject such apocalyptic thinking and instead find possibilities in the wreckage of ongoing disasters, as symbiotic associations of opportunistic plants, animals, and microbes are flourishing in unexpected places. Emergent Ecologies uses artwork and contemporary philosophy to illustrate hopeful opportunities and reframe key problems in conservation biology such as invasive species,...
In an era of global warming, natural disasters, endangered species, and devastating pollution, contemporary writing on the environment largely focuses...
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127,38 zł |
Marine Bioenergy: Trends and Developments
ISBN: 9781482222371 / Angielski / Twarda / 769 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Marine Bioenergy: Trends and Developments features the latest findings of leading scientists from around the world. Addressing the key aspects of marine bioenergy, this state-of-the-art text:
Marine Bioenergy: Trends and Developments features the latest findings of leading scientists from around the world. Addressing the key aspe... |
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1223,33 zł |
Biofuels, Food Security, and Developing Economies
ISBN: 9780415729703 / Angielski / Twarda / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The last decade has witnessed major crises in both food and energy security across the world. One response to the challenges of climate change and energy supply has been the development of crops to be used for biofuels. But, as this book shows, this can divert agricultural land from food production to energy crops, thus affecting food security, particularly in less developed countries. The author analyses the extent to which biofuels feedstocks fit within the national food security strategy, agro-export orientation, and rural development plans and policies of developing economies.... The last decade has witnessed major crises in both food and energy security across the world. One response to the challenges of climate change and ... |
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713,61 zł |
Ocean Zoning: Making Marine Management More Effective
ISBN: 9781138881235 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Our knowledge of the oceans is increasing rapidly, as more powerful tools for exploration and exploitation make it easier to locate valuable resources, such as fish stocks, oil and gas reserves, or sites for wind and hydropower schemes. At the same time competition for space has intensified, affecting marine life and people's livelihoods. Much has been written about marine management using marine protected areas, but MPAs are only a small subset of spatial management tools available. MPAs and MPA networks are better seen as starting points for more comprehensive spatial management,... Our knowledge of the oceans is increasing rapidly, as more powerful tools for exploration and exploitation make it easier to locate valuable resour... |
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239,52 zł |