Andrew Revkin

Discover the fascinating world of bugs in this comprehensive and engaging book. From the universe viewed from a suburban porch to the year of the locust, Howard Ensign Evans explores the appetites, jobs, and dangers of crawling, flying, and leaping insects. With illustrations by Arnold Clapman, Life on a Little-Known Planet delves into the lives of water lizards, aerial dragons, and even mosquitoes, giving these creatures the respect and attention they deserve. A must-read for anyone curious about the natural world.

Explore the lives of elephants, wolves, and killer whales in their natural habitats in Beyond Words. Witness the resilience and struggle of elephants in Kenya as they face poaching and drought, observe wolves in Yellowstone National Park dealing with loss, and discover the peaceful society of killer whales in the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest. Join Carl Safina on a journey into the incredible world of animal communication and social dynamics.

"Rethinking Readiness" tackles the looming megadisasters that threaten the world today - from climate change to pandemics to cyberattacks. With expert insights from leading professionals, Jeff Schlegelmilch offers an accessible overview of the dangers and potential effects of these human-made threats. This informative book highlights the importance of building resilient and sustainable systems to better prepare for and recover from future crises. A must-read for anyone interested in disaster management and the challenges we face in the twenty-first century.

Discover the incredible history, life-cycles, and conservation challenges of sea-river fish in Running Silver. This important book explores the awe-inspiring migratory runs of salmon, shad, and other fish up Atlantic coast rivers, and the severe depletion of their stocks over the centuries. Drawing on the author's 30-year career as a scientist and educator, Running Silver offers a fascinating look at the past, present, and future of these fascinating creatures through research, personal anecdotes, and images. Don't miss this inspiring call to action to save what remains of these amazing species.

New York Harbor's environmental history is traced in Heartbeats in the Muck, from its once-pristine condition teeming with marine life, to industrialization and damaging impacts on habitats. The book includes captivating personal accounts of the author's explorations, an intimate environmental tour, and a new epilogue detailing the incredible changes in recent years. This engaging and excellent introduction to ecological issues surrounding New York Harbor will appeal to students and general readers alike, and ideal for those who like Beautiful Swimmers and Mannahatta.

Explore innovative ecological design projects from around the world in Design with Nature Now. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ian McHarg's groundbreaking book, this collection showcases the ways contemporary landscape architects and planners are using natural systems to address issues like climate change. With clear language and beautiful color images, this book demonstrates McHarg's lasting impact on modern design.

Rainforest Cowboys explores the complexities of Amazonian cattle-raising and the cultural forces driving its expansion. Through extensive fieldwork in Brazil's remote state of Acre, author Jeffrey Hoelle examines the rise of ranching in relation to political economic structures and broader cultural influences from around the world, providing an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the economic and cultural features of deforestation and the tensions between conservation and development in the Amazon.

La invención de la naturaleza revela la extraordinaria vida del visionario naturalista alemán Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) y cómo creó una nueva forma de entender la naturaleza. Humboldt fue un intrépido explorador y el científico más famoso de su época. Su agitada vida estuvo repleta de aventuras y descubrimientos: escaló los volcanes más altos del mundo, remó por el Orinoco y recorrió una Siberia infestada de ántrax. Capaz de percibir la naturaleza como una fuerza global interconectada, Humboldt descubrió similitudes entre distintas zonas climáticas de todo el mundo, y previó el peligro de un cambio climático provocado por el hombre. Convirtió la observación científica en narrativa poética, y sus escritos inspiraron no solo a naturalistas y escritores como Darwin, Wordsworth y Goethe, sino también a políticos como Jefferson o Simón Bolívar. Además, fueron las ideas de Humboldt las que llevaron a John Muir a perseverar en sus teorías, y a Thoreau a escribir su Walden. Wulf rastrea la influencia de Humboldt en las grandes mentes de su tiempo, a las que inspiró en ámbitos como la revolución, la teoría de evolución, la ecología, la conservación, el arte y la literatura.