Labels: Environment, Politics

A devastating take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzlies in Alaska. Buy

Labels: Alaska, Environment

In Earth, Sea, Sky, the authors' lyrical translations and explanations of Maori poetry and traditional wisdom are presented alongside Craig Potton's evocative New Zealand landscape photographs. This result of the collaboration of internationally proven talents will appeal to New Zealanders and visitors alike, who will appreciate sensitive and thoughtful insight into the Maori world. Buy

Labels: Culture, Environment, Literature, New Zealand

This is one of the most complete studies of Nepal's people, geography and geology. Hagen has travelled extensively throughout Nepal and the book reflects his intimate knowledge of the country. Buy

Labels: Culture, Environment, Nepal

If the US continues with its current policies, the next decades will be marked by war, economic collapse, and environmental catastrophe. Powerdown speaks frankly to these dilemmas. Avoiding cynicism and despair, it begins with an overview of the likely impacts of oil and natural gas depletion and then outlines the options for industrial societies during the next decades. Buy

Labels: Environment

Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people. In this work Honey presents an overview of the industry and a first-hand account of ecotourism projects around the world. Buy

Labels: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Environment

This volume is a synthesis of existing knowledge about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The major portion of the book consists of detailed accounts of agricultural species, vegetation, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects. Buy

Labels: Costa Rica, Environment

On April 8, 1989, two weeks after the oil tanker Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound, Keeble arrived there on assignment for the Village Voice. He remained through September, visiting affected areas and talking to hundreds of scientists, fishermen and other natives, and public and corporate officials. Buy

Labels: Alaska, Environment

On the burgeoning shelf of cautionary but occasionally alarmist books warning about the consequences of dramatic climate change, Kolbert's calmly persuasive reporting stands out for its sobering clarity. Kolbert lets facts rather than polemics tell the story: in essence, it's that Earth is now nearly as warm as it has been at any time in the last 420,000 years. Buy

Labels: Environment

Vitaly Komar and Alexander Melamid, Russian expatriates who have been working together for more than 30 years, have a knack, writes art curator Mia Fineman, for 'transforming the solemn rituals of high art into high comedy.' It was with the utmost seriousness, however, that the two, on reading of the elephants' plight, travelled to Thailand and established the Thai Elephant Art School, through whose offices elephants create pop-art masterpieces with palette, brush, and trunk. Buy

Labels: Environment, Thailand

A concise but comprehensive guide to New Zealand fauna. This practical, portable reference provides information on over 250 commonly encountered species. Buy

Labels: Educational, Environment, New Zealand

With more than 7,000 islands and countless coral reefs, the Philippines offers a plethora of diving opportunities. Whether it's snorkelling alongside whale sharks, cruising with mantas or thresher sharks, exploring WWII wrecks or simply hanging out near the kaleidoscopic walls and reefs, this tropical paradise will fascinate divers of all skill levels and interests. Buy

Labels: Environment, Philippines, Travel Guide

Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu - a roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya. Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative guide by one of the region's most experiences trekkers. Buy

Labels: Environment, Nepal, Travel Guide

With complete profiles of forty accessible parks and preserves, including five newly protected areas, this book guides visitors through the unique terrain, and discusses each area's climate, flora, and fauna. Buy

Labels: Costa Rica, Environment

Tropical Nature combines excellent science, often based on original observations, with a warm sympathy for creatures big and small. This book is a worthy successor to the writings of the great naturalists of the American tropics. Buy

Labels: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Environment

Sections offer tips on photography in the Equatorial sunlight and maps of visitors' sites, as well as information on the archipelago’s history, climate, geology, and conservation. Wildlife of the Galapagos is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to know what so delighted Darwin. Buy

Labels: Ecuador, Environment

Estes, who is affiliated with Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institute as a research associate, spent over eight years doing fieldwork in Africa and over 17 years leading safaris. His qualifications as an expert on the social ecology of African mammals are reflected in the text, which describes approximately 86 species of African mammals. Buy

Labels: Environment, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel Guide

The Traveller's Wildlife Guides are aimed at environmentally conscious travellers for whom some of the best parts of any trip are glimpses of wildlife in natural settings. The purpose of this series is to enhance enjoyment of a trip and enrich wildlife sightings by providing identifying information on the most frequently encountered animals in each of the represented countries. Buy

Labels: Ecuador, Environment, Travel Guide

Eco Kiwi is not just a backyard handbook - though worm farms, keeping hens and making your own eco-friendly household cleansers are clearly explained - but a down-to-earth guide to topics as diverse as natural and synthetic paints, timber treatments, alternative energy sources, organic agriculture and controlling household waste. Buy

Labels: Educational, Environment, New Zealand

This guides deliver solid science without growing stilted or boring - as evinced by sections with such titles as "Avian Mating Systems and Birds That Cheat" and "Frugivory: Animals That Eat Fruit and the Trees That Want Them To." Buy

Labels: Costa Rica, Environment, Travel Guide

"Cameron Burns has filled a void with the publication of this climbing and trekking guide for Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. While much is probably written about Kili, there is very little practical literature about Mount Kenya. The introductory pages are full of useful hints for travelling in Kenya that, from my recent experience there, all ring ttrue" - Amazon Review. Buy

Labels: Environment, Kenya, Travel Guide

This tightly focused guide reflects the area that is most popularly toured by first-time visitors to Tanzania. Featuring all the relevant detail of Philip Briggs' full Bradt guide to Tanzania, it also incorporates expanded coverage of the wildlife and natural history of the region plus extra environmental information, making it the indispensable companion to a safari in northern Tanzania's renowned national parks. Buy

Labels: Environment, Tanzania, Travel Guide

Two in the Far North is the life story of Margaret Murie, who grew up in Alaska before it was a state, tramped its wild lands before they were mapped, and has worked hard to preserve its wild places. With her husband, she spent fifty years exploring and mapping the wilderness of Alaska, researching, studying, and counting its wildlife by dogsled, snowshoe, skis, boat, and floatplane - sometimes with a baby in tow. Buy

Labels: Alaska, Armchair Travel, Environment

This is a typically well designed and beautifully illustrated book from the National Geographic Society. It is great to flip through and grabs your attention. If you love nature, Alaska and beautiful photos, this might be a book for you. Buy

Labels: Alaska, Environment, Travel Guide

Rabinowitz seems to crave risk and adventure, and the story of his hazardous years "chasing the dragon's tail" in the Thai forest--which includes encounters with angry poachers, a narrow escape from his own leopard trap, the aftermath of his participation in an opium council--makes engrossing reading. Buy

Labels: Environment, Thailand

Combining moments of danger with moments of profound introspection, mountaineer/explorer Ridgeway details his journey from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro through the Tsavo game reserves to Mombasa, a month-long journey on foot, which allows him to experience man's primal relationships with the environment. Buy

Labels: Armchair Travel, Environment, Tanzania

Comprehensive and easy-to-use, this guide introduces key bird-watching sites. Ideal for use in the field. Every bird species in New Zealand is represented in 74 original, full page, colour paintings, including rare & recently extinct birds. Buy

Labels: Environment, New Zealand

World renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard and the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced. Buy

Labels: Costa Rica, Environment

Preparing for a trip where there could be sunshine, cloud, rain, or even an earthquake is a daunting task. Discovering Denali is a compendium of all things Denali, including hiking and climbing maps, summer and winter activities, wildlife, local towns, and state parks. Buy

Labels: Alaska, Environment, Travel Guide

Africa has more parks, reserves, and sanctuaries than any other continent, and despite extreme poverty and tremendous population burdens, many countries are committed to wildlife conservation and protection. Shomon, the director of American Conservation Planning Associates, has written a guided tour of Africa that blends natural history with travel and personal experience. Buy

Labels: Environment, South Africa

Stephen Bezruchka's guide to trekking in the Nepal and Everest region offers practical advice from years of personal experience for anyone thinking about a trip to the area. Bezruchka also creates a much needed ecological awareness and offers substantial insight into the culture of Nepal. Buy

Labels: Environment, Nepal, Travel Guide

With more than 200 scintillating full-color photos, "Spectrum Guide to Uganda" is an in-depth guide to this land of abundant wildlife, flowers and plants as well as cascading waterfalls and rushing rivers such as the Nile. Buy

Labels: Environment, Travel Guide, Uganda

Spotila, a long-time sea turtle researcher, distils what is known about these mysterious ocean wanderers into this beautifully illustrated new treatise. He writes with an informative and chatty narrative flow, covering his research and that of other scientists in chapters on the biology, evolution, life cycle, and conservation of sea turtles. Buy

Labels: Costa Rica, Environment

This single volume presents the entire geography, geology, and natural history of Vietnam in lively, accessible language, making it the perfect companion for any visitor to Vietnam, with excellent and thorough information on the incredibly rich natural resources of the country, covering everything from orchids to monkeys. Buy

Labels: Environment, Vietnam

This is the first comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos encompassing the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The innovative, simple-to-use format of the pocket-sized volume will help beginners and experts alike to identify with confidence the striking and charismatic Galapagos fauna. Buy

Labels: Ecuador, Environment

In Our Islands, Our Selves, Young identifies the issues, personalities and organisations surrounding conservation over the past 200 years. He includes significant discussion on the cultural influences of Maori and European views of nature. He looks at the process of Maori settlement and how the need to preserve slowly became an element in the use of some resources. Buy

Labels: Environment, New Zealand

Adventuring in Southern Africa is a comprehensive guide to the geography, culture, natural history, and adventure opportunities in these eight countries. Buy

Labels: Environment, South Africa, Travel Guide

With the fate of our planet arguably hanging in the balance, An Inconvenient Truth may prove to be one of the most important and prescient documentaries of all time. As he jokingly refers to himself, "former President-elect" Al Gore felt an urgent personal calling to draw attention - as he had been doing throughout his political career - to the increasingly desperate crisis of global warming, and this riveting documentary is a filmed version of the lecture that Gore has presented to attentive audiences all over the world. Buy

Labels: Environment

Well-seasoned Honduran travellers James Gollin and Ron Mader explain how "tourism is an integral part of environmental preservation" in Honduras, as they delve into the largest tract of remaining forest in all of Central America and swim along the longest coral reef in the Northern Hemisphere. Buy

Labels: Environment, Honduras, Travel Guide

Bursting with relevant and exciting information...a great new resource. Buy

Labels: Environment, Honduras, Travel Guide