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  • Interpretative Guide to Western-Northwest Weather Forecasts
    Marian Blue
    The Interpretative Guide of Western-Northwest Weather Forecasts shines some humorous light on the challenges and creativity of weather forecasts within the unique Great Northwest, influenced by the Pacific Ocean, Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Puget Sound waterways, and many islands. Micro-climates include rain forests, rain shadows, convergence zones, cityscapes, and altitudes...
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    16,91 €

  • How to Wear This Body
    Hayden Saunier
    If you want to learn how to live on this planet, read How to Wear This Body, a lyric and riveting book uniquely suited to help us survive the hard facts of our existence and to do so with wit and courage, intelligence and grace. Yes, everything is coming to an end. / The way it does each hour of the day. No better night for carnivals, you say. In wry and wise poem after poem, H...
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    12,83 €

  • TELLING OUR WAY TO THE SEA
    AARON HIRSH
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    18,67 €

  • The Third Dimension
    Jon Mathieu / Katherine Brun
    A pioneering examination of the three-dimensionality of the earth from the perspective of history and thehumanities.This book considers the variegated world of mountains and their development during the last 500 years. It takes as its starting point the United Nations environmental conference of 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, where the mountains were officially recognised as a topic o...
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    52,68 €

  • Pompeii
    Fergus Mason
    Pompeii was one of most advanced cities of its time; it had a complex water system, gymnasium, and an amphitheater. Despite it's advancements, there was one thing it wasn't ready for: Mount Vesuvius—the volcano that led to its ultimate doom.  The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius was one of the worst disasters in all of European history. In a near instant, over 15,000 p...
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    10,36 €

  • Playground
    Allen Frost
    A new book of poetry, ordered in seasons, the old-fashioned Japanese way like a haiku collection. These poems are collected from self-published chapbooks written 2007-2013. With drawings by the author. 3 ...
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    13,74 €

  • The Quantum Emperor
    Alander Pulliam
    The Ladle has appeared over Ojo del Sol, a celestial formation whispered about only in the oldest tellings of the Sundering. It means one thing: something is ready to pour back into the world, and the Reyes family is standing directly beneath it.Joshua’s shadow begins arriving late. Ronnie’s numbers stop behaving. Elena’s arrest vanishes from the Order’s records. And the canyon...
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    18,25 €

  • Episode 36
    Alyssa Lee
    In Episode 36, Alyssa Lee shares the true story of her first week photographing Kīlauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi-one of Earth’s most active volcanoes-and how that week became an unexpected journey of healing, perspective, friendship, and wonder.Through the exploration of Kīlauea, meaningful encounters, and quiet moments of reflection, Alyssa discovers that sometimes...
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    25,16 €

  • Earth’s Last Hope
    Mary Schmidt
    What if you live in Denver metro, and in one day, you must find or make a bunker, filled with non-perishable food, water, and cold weather clothing to last for ten years, and manage to prevent volcanic ash particles getting into the air you breathe, when Yellowstone’s caldera erupts with eruption lasting more than a year, and it starts erupting during an atmospheric river of sn...
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    11,66 €

  • Predicting Earthquakes, Eruptions, and Tsunamis With Machine Learning Forecasting
    Froilan D. Mobo
    As natural disasters grow in frequency and intensity, the need for faster and more accurate prediction has become increasingly urgent. Traditional physics-based models, while foundational, often struggle with computational limitations and incomplete or noisy data. In response, advances in machine learning and algorithmic techniques are opening new pathways for analyzing complex...
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    253,75 €

  • My First Summer in the Sierra (Cram Edition)
    John Muir
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of My First Summer in the Sierra pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Experience the majesty of the Sierra Nevada through the eyes of John Muir in 'My First Summer in the Sierra.' This captivating work of nature writing chronicles Muir’s initial explorations of the...
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    23,05 €

  • Conservation, Climate, and Sustainable Use in Alpine Ecosystems
    Muhammad Nauman Khan
    Alpine ecosystems are sensitive environments that play a role in global biodiversity, water regulation, and climate stability. Climate change, human activity, and ecological fragility intersect to shape the future of alpine landscapes. Implementing new strategies may protect native species, preserve essential ecosystem services, and promote responsible resource use while balanc...
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    307,14 €

  • Stoves and Trees
    Gerald Foley / Lloyd Timberlake / Patricia Moss
    Originally published in 1984, Stoves and Trees asks whether better stoves really help the two billion people in the developing world who rely on wood and charcoal for cooking and heating their homes. It also asks if improved stoves actually save fuel and if they can help slow down tropical deforestation. ...
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    58,80 €

  • A Different Kind of Climb
    david L clark
    A Different Kind of Climb is a powerful and deeply personal account of one family’s journey through the education and safeguarding systems - and what happens when a child is misunderstood.This is not a story about a 'problem child.'It is the story of a child trying to make sense of a world that often didn’t make sense to them.From early signs in primary school to the escalating...
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    10,95 €

  • 5000 Facts About Volcanoes
    Robert Moynahan
    Discover the explosive world of volcanoes with this incredible collection of 5,000 fascinating facts. From the fiery depths of magma chambers to the towering peaks of the world’s most famous volcanic mountains, this book takes readers on a thrilling journey through one of nature’s most powerful forces.Explore the science behind eruptions, learn about legendary volcanic events t...
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    34,94 €

  • Biodiversity of Alpine Vegetation
    Muhammad Nauman Khan
    Alpine ecosystems have adapted to harsh, high-elevation environments, making them some of the most sensitive and ecologically significant regions on the planet. The biodiversity of alpine vegetation also faces pressures from climate change, habitat fragmentation, human activities, and shifting ecological dynamics. These challenges threaten individual species and the stability o...
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    305,71 €

  • Earthquakes in Human History
    Donald Theodore Sanders / Jelle Zeilinga de Boer
    On November 1, 1755—All Saints’ Day—a massive earthquake struck Europe’s Iberian Peninsula and destroyed the city of Lisbon. Churches collapsed upon thousands of worshippers celebrating the holy day. Earthquakes in Human History tells the story of that calamity and other epic earthquakes. The authors, Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald Theodore Sanders, recapture the power of th...
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    23,35 €

  • Dynamics, Challenges, and Perspectives for Sustainable Forest Management
    Sustainable forest management balances ecological integrity, economic viability, and social responsibility in the use and conservation of forest resources. Forest ecosystems are shaped by natural processes, human activities, and climate change, making their management complex. Challenges include deforestation, biodiversity loss, land-use conflicts, and the impacts of global war...
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    269,25 €

  • Understanding Silviculture Technology
    José Mauro S. da Silva / Muedanyi M. Ramantswana / Saulo P. S. Guerra
    This book describes the various technologies used in silviculture with a special focus on newer technologies which have been adopted over the past two decades in plantation forestry practiced in the Southern Hemisphere. It will be of use to students of silviculture and forestry, as well as professionals working in the forestry industry. ...
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    81,56 €

  • Otherkin
    Lisa Stowe
    The long-dreaded full-rip Cascadia earthquake has shattered the Pacific Northwest, tearing apart cities, forests, and coastlines-and releasing ancient beings once confined to myth. In thewreckage, humanity struggles to rebuild while these Otherkin prowl the new wilderness, hungry and unbound.Ramon Saura’s niece, Marie, has been taken by a ruthless paramilitary group determined ...
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    14,79 €

  • A LOS PIES DEL GIGANTE
    Vicente Cabán
    A LOS PIES DEL GIGANTE es la crónica de una travesía que comienza con la disciplina del entrenamiento y culmina en las montañas más míticas del mundo. El relato acompaña al autor desde sus primeras caminatas, marcadas por constancia y esfuerzo, hasta el momento en que la preparación se transforma en aventura, con paisajes que imponen respeto y compañeros que aportan fuerza y ca...
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    15,92 €

  • The Management of Forests
    F. C. Osmaston
    Originally published in 1968, this book discusses the principles and methods on which forest management has been founded in the past and how these principles and methods still apply or are affected by modern management skills, changing demands, social habits and resources. ...
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    57,72 €

  • Planned Management of Forests
    N. V. Brasnett
    Originally published in 1992, this book dispels some of the myths that surround water resource problems of arid lands and the notion that there are simple ’once and for all’ solutions. ...
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    58,40 €

  • Farm and Comunity Forestry
    Geoffrey Barnard / Gerald Foley
    In 1984, when this book was originally published the need to take forestry outside the forests and involve local people in tree growing was widely recognised. Projects to encourage farm and community forestry were launched in over 50 developing countries. ...
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    59,76 €

  • Charcoal Making in Developing Countries
    Gerald Foley
    Originally published in 1986, this book provides a detailed examination of programmes to introduce improved charcoal making techniques throughout the developing world. Charcoal making is widely regarded as an extremely wasteful use of scarce wood resources. ...
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    59,69 €

  • All Shook Up
    Nigel Raab / Arsenii Chiorniy
    All Shook Up is the first full-length study to explore how the Soviet government and citizens responded to major disasters. Although traditional disaster studies focus on scientific aspects, All Shook Up looks at political repercussions and social opportunities that emerged after disasters. By juxtaposing the response to earthquakes in the Central Asian republics to nuclear cat...
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    24,97 €

  • Ridge Lines
    Clara Von Mirelle
    Most summit stories start at the top. This one starts in the kitchens, rope queues, radio tents, and dark pre-dawn corridors where other people’s lives are already at stake. It follows sherpa mountaineering labour, high altitude porters, cooks, weather readers, and rescuers across Himalayan and Andean routes, showing how every step a client takes rests on a dense web of contrac...
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    18,68 €

  • On the Roof of the Rockies
    Lewis Ransome Freeman
    'On the Roof of the Rockies, the Great Columbia Icefield of the Canadian Rockies' is a compelling firsthand account of a pioneering expedition through one of North America’s most rugged and breathtaking landscapes. Written by Lewis Ransome Freeman, this narrative chronicles the challenges and wonders of exploring the vast Columbia Icefield, a massive glacial system spanning the...
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    27,13 €

  • Southern California and Los Angeles Earthquakes
    Robert T. Hill
    'Southern California and Los Angeles Earthquakes' is a foundational scientific inquiry into the seismic history and geological landscape of the Los Angeles basin and its surrounding regions. Written by prominent geologist Robert T. Hill, this work provides a detailed analysis of earthquake phenomena, fault lines, and the structural geology of Southern California. The text exami...
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    25,29 €

  • Picturesque America
    John Francis Kane
    'Picturesque America' is a sweeping visual and narrative celebration of the natural wonders and scenic beauty of the North American continent. Compiled during a period of burgeoning interest in national conservation and domestic travel, this work serves as an expansive guide to the majestic landscapes that define the American wilderness. From the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mount...
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    29,68 €


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