Human progress is heading toward collapse. There are converging ecological crises looming on the horizon: climate change, peak oil, water shortages, fish depletion and food scarcities. The world is on
This book brings together geological, biological, radical economic, technological, historical and social perspectives on peak oil and other scarce resources. The contributors to this volume argue that
Originally published in 1911, this edition published in 1920, this text comprises of an excerpt from Carpenter’sAdam’s Peak to Elephanta, originally published in 1892, which details his travels in Ind
Human progress is heading toward collapse. There are converging ecological crises looming on the horizon: climate change, peak oil, water shortages, fish depletion and food scarcities. The world is on
To keep the global average temperature from rising further than 2°C, emissions must peak soon and then fall steeply.This book examines how such rapid mitigation can proceed – in the scale and speed re
Substantial evidence suggests that we are currently living at the peak of oil production with few prospects for cheap oil ever returning. Yet the media, politicians and regular people have hardly star
The peak of architectural ironwork in the 19th century saw the spread of ornate decorative ironwork across the world. In recent years there has been a significant increase in conservation projects aim
The impending threats of catastrophic climate change and peak oil are driving our society towards increased use of biomass for energy, chemical compounds and other materials – the beginnings of a biob
At the peak of the 1968/69 students' riots at American Universities, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, together with Steven Izenour, pursued their Design and Research Studio on the topic of Las V
Venture into the great outdoors of the United States and introduce little readers to the National Parks for the first time!Did you know Lassen Peak is home to not one but three types of volcanoes? Situated in California, the Lassen Volcanic National Park last saw a volcanic eruption in 1915--but there is still so much to see, like fumaroles, boiling pools, and steaming ground! Learn all about Lassen's shield, cinder dome, and composite volcanoes--and more--in My Lassen Volcanic National Park!In each book in the series, young readers will discover a mini guidebook that includes: Unique park featuresWildlife and weatherScenic viewsPark history and original peoplesAnd more fun park activities!Little ones will be ready to guide your next road trip from the backseat in no time!With art from iconic illustrator Greg Paprocki (Baby's Classics), this series of national park primers for little ones promises to start the family on a cross-country adventure! Where will you go next?
