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Discover scholarly journals, magazines, and other reference sources covering environmental issues and policies.
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Philomel
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2024.
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The Crayons love our planet and are proud of their contributions. White ice caps, Green trees, Blue oceans and skies, Brown soil...and more! Even Beige is proud of his contibution: Wheat! This humorous mini hardcover book shows the beauty of our planet—and why it needs all of us to be complete. Perfect for Earth Day.
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What happens to an oil industry lobbyist when climate change gets personal?
In a world where the devastating effects of climate change can seem inconsequential to the lives of the wealthy, Daniel Lazaro thrives as a powerful Washington lobbyist for the fossil fuel industry. With a dream life on the Guadalupe River, a loving wife and a young daughter, Daniel is blind to the repercussions of his work. But when a flash flood in the Texas Hill Country...
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CONVERSATIONAL CHAT INFORMATIVE BOOKWhat is my Dirt for youChat between Abe and Bard AI to explore the power of secrets and how they can be used to hurt or help people. The article argues that dirt, or information that could be used to hurt or embarrass someone, can be a powerful tool for good or evil. It can be used to motivate people to change their behavior, to come clean about something that they are struggling with, or to forgive someone who...
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Nalani is a girl who grew up on an island far, far away. Due to global warming, she watches her home as it is washed away by the sea.
Looking for answers as to why this happened, she sets off on a courageous journey – travelling the oceans far and wide.
Along the way, she learns about coral bleaching, deforestation and the melting of the ice caps – thanks to some helpful friends.
She needs to find the people of the world to tell them. But will...
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If you were a fungus, you wouldn't be an animal-or a plant. You would live in the mountains but also in the city. You would live in lakes, in the desert, and on cheese!
Fungi are found around the globe, yet we know very little about them. Scientists even have a hard time defining what they are because they're so contradictory. Author–illustrator Gaia Stella gives young readers a playful and informative introduction to the fascinating world of...
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"Bobby's Exciting Adventure: A Story of Friendship, Creativity, and Helping the Environment! Here's an amazing story about Bobby, a smart kid who wanted some fun over the holidays. With the help of his mother, Bobby embarked on an adventurous adventure with his friends and classmates. The thrill is that they are they are all from different nations. Join the adventure where Bobby's creativity results in a wonderful surprise for everyone.. And you know...
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The Great Divide is a wonderful little book of poems, that reflects the author's view on life in Cheney, Spokane County, Washington State. Each poem gives a contrast of the author's point of view, allowing the readers to reflect, with the hope that his ponderings also resonates with those who are especially familiar to this area.
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In the fast-paced and often turbulent world we live in, the significance of mental health and well-being has never been more profound. This book is an exploration into the depths of our emotional and psychological landscapes, a journey that traverses the intricacies of the human mind and soul. It is an invitation to embark on a transformative quest towards understanding, nurturing, and enhancing the most vital aspect of our existence – our mental...
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The journey makes the destination special! Cathy Riley pines away at home while her husband, Bob, tries to save the world as safety manager at a chemical plant. When he won't spare her a week away from his precious job, she ventures out on her own to hike in Zion National Park. She quickly discovers hiking is about so much more than a pretty destination. But can she complete her journey alone, with little hiking experience? Will trail angels help...
13) Reckoning 3
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Navigating by heartstrings through fire and flood in pursuit of a future.
"At once elegiac and urgent, focused on the great, unfolding injustice of our times: the wanton destruction of a livable climate and biosphere. The complexities and entanglements of the human and non-human emerge here through diverse planetary voices that make an abstract global phenomenon feel as here-and-now and as real as it gets."
-Vandana Singh, author of Ambiguity Machines...
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Lake Girl Chronicles is a delightful story about a little girl's childhood adventures growing up on a lake in New York. Charming, sweet and spirited, Lake Girl Chronicles is told through a child's voice from her diary. The story comes alive through bold and colorful illustrations, drawing the reader into a child's life at the lake.
'Lake Girl' is curious, adventurous and adorable. A true free spirit, Lake Girl loves to explore while...
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Hop aboard Wind Rider, a magical sailboat, with Max and Sofia, two kids trying to save the environment one problem at a time. Their second mission? Protecting majestic scarlet macaw chicks in the most biodiverse place on Earth, the Amazon rain forest.
Max and Sofia are ordinary kids whose lives are changed when they discover an abandoned sailboat. They're given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically transports them to a different...
16) Eagle Warrior
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Are Bobbie and her Gran risking too much to save the Eagles from poachers? Gill Lewis takes to the picturesque Scottish Highlands for a stunning new wildlife adventure. Bobbie is thrilled that a golden eagle has settled in the forest near her family's farm. She loves to walk the hills with her granny and watch the bird soar through the sky. But not everyone shares Bobbie's awe for the spectacular bird. When her granny's beloved dog is killed by poisoned...
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Hop aboard Wind Rider, a magical sailboat, with Max and Sofia, two kids trying to save the environment one problem at a time. Their first mission? Rescuing baby sea turtles in the beautiful waters of Hawaii.
Max and Sofia are ordinary kids whose lives are changed when they discover an abandoned sailboat. They're given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically brings them them to a different corner of the world to help other kids save...
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Rivers of Ink: Literary Reflections on the Penobscot, with an insightful introduction by Sherri Mitchell Weh'na Ha'mu Kwasset, an esteemed Indigenous attorney, activist, and author from the Penobscot Nation, presents a captivating journey along Maine's vital Penobscot River. This charity anthology, weaving together the works of local writers, offers a deep dive into the river's lasting impact and its integral role in the region's heritage.
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Preorder the next instalment in Georgina Troy's Sunflower Cliffs series
Set sail for the breathtaking island of Jersey in this gorgeous, romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland and Phillipa Ashley.
When shoe designer Paige Bingham is jilted she decides to enjoy her honeymoon-for-one in Sorrento. What she doesn't expect is to meet a mysterious entrepreneur, Sebastian Fielding, when she gets there. He helps ease the sting of rejection...
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Now including an interview with environmental activist Tracy Frisch
Two-thousand-year-old redwoods once cloaked the northern California coast like bear fur, mesmerizing in their enormity. As a boy, Logan Blackburn spent many nights on a platform twenty stories off the ground in his favorite giant, Uuma, lulled to sleep by the strange murmuring and thrumming of the ancient redwood. As an adult, he joins his father and other activists to fight Pacific...
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