Paperback: 328 pages Publisher: Rodale; 1 edition (Jun 13 2006) Language: English
Our climate crisis may at times appear to be happening slowly, but in fact it is happening very quickly-and has become a true planetary emergency. The Chinese expression for crisis consists of two characters. The first is a symbol for danger; the second is a symbol for opportunity. In order to face down the danger that is stalking us and move through it, we first have to recognize that we are facing a crisis. So why is it that our leaders seem not to hear such clarion warnings? Are they resisting the truth because they know that the moment they acknowledge it, they will face a moral imperative to act? Is it simply more convenient to ignore the warnings? Perhaps, but inconvenient truths do not go away just because they are not seen. Indeed, when they are responded to, their significance doesnt diminish; it grows. -- Al Gore
 

Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Bloomsbury USA; 1 edition (Jan 1 2007) Language: English
Starred Review. 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. Expanding on a three-part series for the New Yorker, Kolbert (The Prophet of Love) 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 and is on the precipice of an unprecedented "climate regime, one with which modern humans have had no prior experience." An inexorable increase in the world's average temperature means that butterflies, which typically restrict themselves to well-defined climate zones, are now flitting where they've never been found before; that nearly every major glacier in the world is melting rapidly; and that the prescient Dutch are already preparing to let rising oceans reclaim some of their land. In her most pointed chapter, Kolbert chides the U.S. for refusing to sign on to the Kyoto Accord. In her most upbeat chapter, Kolbert singles out Burlington, Vt., for its impressive energy-saving campaign, which ought to be a model for the rest of the nation—just as this unbiased overview is a model for writing about an urgent environmental crisis. (Mar. 14)
 

Photographing North American Birds Damon Calderwood Birds' ability for flight and their beauty have made them an inspiration to mankind since time immemorial.
In this book, Damon Calderwood has managed to capture unusual and delightful images of birds nesting, feeding and caring for their young. By utilizing the most up-to-date digital camera with a zoom lens in conjunction with high-speed strobes, he has managed to freeze the amazingly swift motion of birds in full-flight, capturing the minutest details of his subjects. Damon has spent days and even weeks photographing a single species resulting in complete coverage from egg laying to the fledging of the young. Also included are the author's notes on the natural habits and habitats of the birds beautifully illustrated in this coffee table book. Damon lives in Coquitlam, BC.
ISBN: 9780969708568 2007, Waite Bird Photos Inc Binding: Cloth Length: 96
 

Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Graf Editions (Jan 23 1999) Language: English
From the Author If you have ever been in a small shop in Asia trying to buy a safety pin, you will understand why I created point it. The idea came to me during a vacation in India in 1976, where, because of the large number of languages and dialects and the low literacy rate, it is common to use symbols to express one's needs. During the next 16 years, I photographed many strange things while travelling, such as oxen and trucks serving as a bus. Sometimes it was very risky to photograph ordinary, non-tourist things, like passengers in an Indian taxi or Chinese policemen. I was arrested in Nigeria while photographing a jeep that, unfortunately, belonged to the chief of police. On the Trans-Siberian railway I was saved from misfortune by a French tour guide, who also spoke Russian and warned me that it was forbidden to photograph railway stations. In the Munich train station, a well-dressed woman asked why I photographed her compartment - she thought I was a detective sent by her husband!
 

Paperback: 576 pages Publisher: Vacation-Work; 13 edition (September 2007) Language: English
Book Description
The thirteenth edition of the unique and acclaimed guide for the working traveller that explains how to find temporary work around the world not only in advance but also when on the spot while travelling. It incorporates hundreds of first-hand accounts from people who have actually done the jobs with a mass of hard factual information to offer authoritative advice on how to find work from selling ice cream in Cape town to working as a film extra in Bangkok. Work Your Way Around the World gives information on all the main areas of temporary work including the tourist industry, teaching English, childcare and voluntary work, business and industry, and in addition covers how to travel for free by land, sea and air, explains how to earn money by spotting some local opportunity and gives dates and details of harvests from Denmark to New Zealand. Includes a country-by-country guide to the opportunities to be found.
Ingram Authoritative advice on how to find work around the world, with detailed listings of temporary opportunities and hundreds of first-hand accounts.
 

Henson Robert Release Date: March 2008 Format: Paperback Pages: 288
The Rough Guide to Climate Change gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing the planet. Cutting a swathe through scientific research and political debate, this completely updated 2nd edition lays out the facts and assesses the options- global and personal- for dealing with the threat of a warming world. The guide looks at the evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5 billion years and what computer simulations of climate change reveal about our past, present, and future. This updated edition includes new information from the 2007 report from the International Panel on Climate Change and an updated politics section to reflect post-Kyoto developments. Discover how rising temperatures and sea levels, plus changes to extreme weather patterns, are already affecting life around the world. The guide unravels how governments, scientists and engineers plan to tackle the problem and includes in-depth information and lifestyle tips about what you can do to help.