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9780747590989

Our Choice

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NZ$ 39.99 each

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Author: Al Gore

Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In Stock: 3

Al Gore has been a passionate advocate of action to halt climate change for many years. In his best-selling book, An Inconvenient Truth, he wrote about the urgent need to address the problems of climate change, presenting comprehensive facts and information on all aspects of global warming in a direct, thoughtful and compelling way, using explanatory diagrams and dramatic photos to clarify and highlight key issues. Adopting the same lucid technique in Our Choice, he proposes solutions at every level of our lives, from the personal and local to the national and political to the area of international policy and law.

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9780731812714

Earth User's Guide to Permaculture 2nd ed

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NZ$ 45.00 each

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Author: Rosemary Morrow (illus Rob Allsop)

Published by: Kangaroo Press

In Stock: 2

Classic manual of practical permaculture brings us up to date with our need to measure, monitor and reduce our ecological footprint. Contains extra chapters on seedsaving, pest management and rural water usage.
First published 1993; this 2nd edition 2006.

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9780810984769

Home: A hymn to the planet and humanity

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NZ$ 38.99 each

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Author: Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Published by: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

In Stock: 2

From the author of "Earth From the Air" comes a moving and beautifully photographed new book. "Home", scheduled to release in conjunction with a film of the same name, is a globe-spanning exploration of the planet, complete with Yann Arthus-Bertrand's unforgettable images and an informative text by the team at Good Planet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development. "Home" is a celebration of Earth's beauty and an impassioned call to protect it from destruction. Voyaging through over 50 countries, the book covers topics relevant to the environment's current condition and factors which will play a role in determining its future: Earth, Agriculture, Cities, Oil, Global Warming, Sea, Water, Forest and Humanism. Compelling and consistently optimistic, the book focuses on practical solutions for today's environmental challenges. As Arthus-Bertrand says, 'It isn't the 50 per cent of forest that has disappeared ... more

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9781741666885

Let's Not Screw it, Let's Just Do it : Lessons for the Future

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NZ$ 27.99 each

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Author: Sir Richard Branson

Published by: Vintage (Australia)

In Stock: 2

'Throughout my life I have achieved many remarkable things. Now I will share with you my ideas and the secrets of my success, but not simply because I hope they'll help you achieve your individual goals. Today we are increasingly aware of the effects of our actions on the environment, and I strongly believe that we each have a responsibility, as individuals and organisations, to do no harm. I will draw on Gaia Capitalism to explain why we need to take stock of how we may be damaging the environment, and why it is up to big companies like Virgin to lead the way in a more holistic approach to business. In "Let's Not Screw It, Let's Just Do It" I'll be looking forwards to the future. A lot has changed since I founded Virgin in 1968, and I'll explain how I intend to take my business and my ideas to the next level and the new and exciting areas - such as launching Virgin Fuels - into which Virgin is currently moving. But I have also ... more

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9781846688775

Ten Technologies to Save the Planet

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NZ$ 28.99 each

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Author: Chris Goodall

Published by: Profile Books Ltd

In Stock: 2

Everyone agrees we need to slash global greenhouse emissions. But how do we actually achieve that? Politicians can set targets and consumers can try to live greener lives. But the world will only avoid runaway global warming with the help of technological breakthroughs. In this fascinating book, Chris Goodall profiles ten technologies to watch, explaining how they work and telling the stories of the inventors and entrepreneurs driving them forward. Some of Goodall's selections, such as the electric car, are familiar. Others are more surprising. Algae, for example, can soak up carbon dioxide and produce fuel, while charcoal made from waste vegetable and forestry matter can lock carbon into soils and reduce the need for fertilizers. Cutting-edge and accessible, this is popular science at its most crucial.

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9781742371245

The Big Picture : Reflections on science, humanity and a quickly changing planet

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NZ$ 35.00 each

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Author: David Suzuki & Dave Robert Taylor

Published by: Allen & Unwin(Australia) Pty Ltd

In Stock: 2

Whether he's discussing how to reconcile economy with ecology, why a warmer world will result in more poison ivy, why Britney Spears gets more hits on Google than global warming does, or why we might need to start eating jellyfish for supper, David Suzuki points the direction we must take as a society if we hope to meet the environmental challenges we face in our still-young century. In this important and often provocative book Suzuki and Dave Robert Taylor look beyond our environmental problems to examine the forces that are preventing real change. The Big Picture puts key issues which face us today under the microscope. Covering suburban sprawl, sustainable transportation, food shortages, biodiversity, technology, public policy, and more, The Big Picture not only identifies the problems we face but proposes solid, science-based solutions. These engaging essays tell the story of a species struggling to come to grips with its own ... more

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9781856268585

A Greener Life

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NZ$ 55.00 each

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Author: Clarissa Dickson Wright & Johnny Scott

Published by: Kyle Cathie

In Stock: 1

As energy and food prices continue to rise, there is no better time for the publication of the revised edition of this authoritative and practical guide on how to be self-sufficient. It is divided into three sections:
The Green Outdoors, covering how to grow your own food, wild food, and livestock
The Green You, teaching you how to make and create to save money, use your garden produce and home brew
and The Green House with ideas on how to make your house greener, cheaper and more in harmony with nature.
The book explores the little changes you can make to everyday habits, like picking wild food or using natural paints, as well as the larger changes, including keeping livestock, and lets you to take sustainable living as far as you want to - whatever size house you live in.

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9781405091831

Bottomfeeder : How the Fish on Our Plates is Killing Our Planet

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NZ$ 34.99 each

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Author: Taras Grescoe

Published by: Picador

In Stock: 1

There's simply no limit to the sins people will commit for a tasty meal. The Japanese are notorious for their trade in bluefin tuna, served up to diners at almost illegal prices, while newlyweds in Bangkok, Shanghai and Singapore devour a gelatinous soup made from poached abalone and fins hacked from living sharks. But surely there's no need for you to feel bad about ordering sea bass in a London restaurant? Unless, of course, you consider that you may well be enjoying one of the very last members of the species. And that's before you contemplate the chemicals being pumped into the farmed prawns and salmon that now fill supermarket shelves.In "Bottomfeeder", we follow Taras Grescoe on a year-long, round-the-world trip, as he eats his way from the top to the bottom of the food chain with one purpose in mind: to find out whether he can continue to eat such delicacies in good conscience. As well as painting a vivid and often hilarious ... more

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9780330445917

Dead Seas: How the fish on our plates is killing our planet

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NZ$ 27.99 each

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Author: Taras Grescoe

Published by: Picador

In Stock: 1

There's simply no limit to the sins people will commit for a tasty meal. The Japanese are notorious for their trade in bluefin tuna, while newlyweds in Bangkok, Shanghai and Singapore devour a gelatinous soup made from poached abalone and fins hacked from living sharks. But surely there's no need for you to feel bad about ordering sea bass in a London restaurant? Unless, of course, you consider that you may well be enjoying one of the very last members of the species. And that's before you contemplate the chemicals being pumped into the farmed prawns and salmon that now fill supermarket shelves.In "Bottomfeeder" we follow Taras Grescoe on a year-long, round-the-world trip, as he eats his way from the top to the bottom of the food chain with one purpose in mind: to find out whether he can continue to eat such delicacies in good conscience. As well as painting a vivid and often hilarious picture of the fascinating people Taras ... more

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9780713999242

Heat : How to Stop the Planet Burning

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NZ$ 37.00 each

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Author: George Monbiot

Published by: Allen Lane

In Stock: 1

We know that climate change is happening. We know that it could, if the worst predictions come true, destroy the conditions which make human life possible. Only one question is now worth asking: can it be stopped?

In Heat George Monbiot shows that it can. For the first time, he demonstrates that we can achieve the necessary cut - a 90 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 - without bringing civilization to an end. Combining his unique knowledge of campaigning and environmental science, he shows how we can transform our homes, our power and our transport systems. But he also shows that this can happen only with a massive programme of action which no government has yet been prepared to take. Heat also contains a breathtaking new exposure of the corporations trying to stop us from taking action.

Inspiring, original, blazing with energy, this book should change the world.

Research assistance fromDr ... more

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9780958240154

Heaven + Earth : Global warming - the missing science

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NZ$ 42.99 each

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Author: Ian Plimer

Published by: Howling at the Moon Publishing Ltd

In Stock: 1

The reviews are stunning:

'... a damning critique of the 'evidence' underpinning man-made global warming.'—Wall Street Journal

'...a wonderfully comprehensive and fearless book...If there are any willing to hear some truly inconvenient truths on the stampeding advocacy of global warming, Mr. Plimer's book is a collection of some of the sternest.' —The Globe and Mail

'...a brilliantly argued book... /Heaven and Earth/ is an evidence-based attack on conformity and orthodoxy, including my own, and a reminder to respect informed dissent and beware of ideology subverting evidence.'—Sydney Morning Herald

'Only a geological perspective can provide a proper view of climate change. Professor Plimer's book does a masterful job of demonstrating that Nature rules the climate, not human activity.'—S. Fred Singer, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia

'...the best book on science and scientists I have ... more

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9780099536796

Last Chance to See

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NZ$ 29.99 each

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Author: Douglas Adams & Mark Carwardine

Published by: Arrow Books

In Stock: 1

'Douglas Adams' genius was in using comedy to make serious points about the world' - "Independent". After years of reflecting on the absurdities of life on other planets, Douglas Adams teamed up with zoologist Mark Carwardine to find out what was happening to life on this one. Together they lead us on an unforgettable journey across the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures - animals that they may never get another chance to see. They encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but lovable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius Island in the Indian Ocean. Both funny and poignant, "Last Chance to See" is the tale of an unforgettable wildlife odyssey - and a timely reminder of all that we must protect.

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9780007338832

Life Stories

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NZ$ 44.99 each

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Author: Sir David Attenborough

Published by: Harper Collins

In Stock: 1

A personal view of the natural world "I daresay my mind would wander over a range of animals remarkable for the extravagance of their reproductive techniques" - Sir David Attenborough, when asked which animal he would like to be if he returned to Earth This fantasy reincarnation was reserved only when in "racy" company, said the distinguished wildlife broadcaster. But in more sober company, he would go for a sloth, which hangs upside-down all day. The sloth is Sir David's first essay in this collection of his own personal insight into the natural world around us. He also talks about his first ever pet, a salamander, and his favourite animal - the bird of paradise, as well as living fossils, flying dinosaurs, dragons and the strange antics of the duck-billed platypus. This is Sir David looking at the wildlife that has captured his imagination and enthusiasm over his distinguished career in TV, then wildlife TV. It is a fscinating ... more

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9780753802373

Meetings with Remarkable Trees

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NZ$ 59.99 each

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Author: Thomas Pakenham

Published by: Cassell & Co (A member of the Orion Publishing Group)

In Stock: 1

With this astonishong collection of tree portraits, Thomas Packenham has produced a new kind of tree book. The trees are grouped according to their characteristics; roughly half are ancient native trees in the UK, while the rest are exotic newcomers from Europe.

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9780747590996

Our Choice : How we can solve the climate crisis

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NZ$ 29.99 each

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Author: Al Gore (adapted for young readers Ricie Chevat)

Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In Stock: 1

Al Gore has been a passionate advocate of action to halt climate change for many years. In his bestselling book "An Inconvenient Truth", adapted from his acclaimed film, he wrote about the urgent need to address the problems of climate change, presenting comprehensive facts and information on all aspects of global warming in a direct, thoughtful and compelling way, using explanatory diagrams and dramatic photographs to clarify and highlight key issues. Adopting the same lucid technique in "Our Choice", he proposes solutions at every level of our lives, from the personal and local, to the national and political, to the area of international policy and law. For this young adult edition, the text has been edited down with a 12-year-old-plus readership in mind, so sections aimed specifically at adults will be omitted in favour of clear text, appropriate photographs and easily understandable graphs. The overall aim is to gear the content ... more

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9780500543696

Our Living Earth

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NZ$ 51.99 each

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Author: Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Published by: Thames & Hudson Ltd

In Stock: 1

The long-term consequences and the personal stories of people around the world going green make up the focus of this beautiful new book for children. The scientific and technical advances of the last century have had major effects on the earth. How can humans, in todays world, continue to respect nature and avoid doing irreparable damage to the planet? From pollution to carbon dioxide emissions and endangered plants, from disappearing languages to glaciers, this book details the ways in which people affect their environment and how a more stable balance can be achieved, comprehensively informing readers about the reality of the earth's ecosystem and inspiring them to do what they can to help save the planet.

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9781869790455

Poles Apart : Beyond the Shouting, Who's Right About Climate Change?

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Author: Gareth Morgan & John McCrystal

Published by: Random House New Zealand Ltd

In Stock: 1

Gareth Morgan couldn't make up his mind who to believe in the climate change debate. Are we really in the grips of global warming? Or is the earth merely undergoing natural variations in temperatiure and weather patterns? In order to find out, Gareth employed two teams of scientists from either side of this debate to give answers to his questions. These teams are made up of some of the best authorities in their subjects in the world.
Having visited both Antractica and the Arctic Gareth and John add their own observations - and the result is a fascinating read.

First published May 2009.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781408807453

Storms of My Grandchildren : The Truth About the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity

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Author: James Hansen

Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In Stock: 1

In "Storms of My Grandchidren", Dr. James Hansen, the world's leading scientist on climate issues, speaks out for the first time with the full truth about global warming: the planet is hurtling even more rapidly than previously acknowledged to a climatic point of no return. Although Hansen was Al Gore's science advisor for An Inconvenient Truth, his recent data shows that our situation is even more dire today. But politicians haven't made the connection between the policy and the science. He shows why Gore's solution won't work, why we must phase out all coal, and why 350 ppm of carbon is a goal we must achieve in the next two decades if our grandchildren are to avoid global meltdown. This urgent manifesto bucks conventional wisdom (including the Kyoto Protocol) and is sure to stir controversy, but Hansen - whose climate predictions have come to pass again and again, beginning in the 1980s when he first warned Congress about global ... more

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9781862057739

Sufficient: A Modern Guide to Sustainability

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NZ$ 49.99 each

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Author: Tom Petherick

Published by: Conway Maritime

In Stock: 1

"Sufficient" is a book to inspire, educate and encourage a process of change towards a simple, gentle and sustainable way of living. Many of us want to make a shift in our lives by slowing down and consuming less, embracing artisan foods and championing human-scale organic growing methods as safe, compassionate and pleasurable. This book is a guide to starting that process, however and wherever you currently live in the world.

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9780747563006

The Botany of Desire : A plant's-eye view of the world

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27.99 each

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Author: Michael Pollan

Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

In Stock: 1

A fascinating journey into the art of botany that combines the narrative of The Tulip with the science writing of Genome.
A farmer cultivates genetically modified potatoes so that a customer at Mcdonald's half a world away can enjoy a long, golden french fry. A gardener plants tulip bulbs in the autumn and in the spring has a riotous patch of colour to admire. Two simple examples of how humans act on nature to get what we want. Or are they? What if those potatoes and tulips have evolved to gratify certain human desires so that humans will help them multiply? What if, in other words, these plants are using us just as we use them? In blending history, memoir and superb science writing, Pollan tells the story of four domesticated species - the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato. All four plants are integral to our everyday lives and Pollan demonstrates how each has thrived by satisfying one of humankind's most ... more

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