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Young person's occupational outlook handbook: Descriptions For America's Top 250 Jobs
Par United States. 2003
Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the education needed, the duties and skills…
of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003Global warming
Par Mark Maslin. 2002
Examines the causes, consequences, and future threat of global warming. Explains "the devastating effects it will have on human society,…
the natural environment, and the world economy, including drastic changes in health, agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, storminess, forests, and wildlife." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002The octopus and the orangutan: more true tales of animal intrigue, intelligence, and ingenuity
Par Eugene Linden. 2002
More anecdotes from zookeepers, trainers, and veterinarians provide further evidence of the higher mental capabilities of animals. Includes a broad…
range of behaviors and new species, even an octopus reputed to pick the lock on its cage. The author explores the nature of intelligence in both animals and humans. Companion to The Parrot's Lament (BR 13191). 2002Chance in the house of fate: a natural history of heredity
Par Jennifer Ackerman. 2001
Former National Geographic staff writer explores genetic links between humans and other forms of life--even yeast. Ackerman's narrative blends scientific…
explanations of heredity and her own personal experiences, including her sister's mental retardation. 2001An empire of plants: people and plants that changed the world
Par Toby Musgrave. 2002
Discusses the role of seven plants--tobacco, sugar cane, cotton, tea, poppies (opium), cinchona tree bark (quinine), and rubber--and how they…
influenced the rise of imperialism, overseas trade, and social changes. Also portrays the adventurers, merchants, and slaves who were engaged in the development of this economy. 2000Making self-employment work for people with disabilities
Par Cary Griffin, David Hammis. 2003
Experienced vocational counselors offer a practical handbook that provides individuals with disabilities information on how to start and maintain a…
small business. Includes suggestions on preparing a business plan and market strategies, understanding and using government programs, and finding mentors and useful web sites. 2003Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet
Par Paul McKendrick. 2023
"A timely read." -The Financial Times An in-depth look at the people and the science behind our attempts to pull…
carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere with direct air capture.Drawing on interviews with stakeholders at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, and public policy, Paul McKendrick's investigation traces more than 20 years of technological development with direct air capture, from Biosphere 2; to multi-million dollar promises from Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk; to the opening of Orca, the world's largest commercial direct air capture facility, in Iceland in 2021.The question of what will be necessary for direct air capture to reach a meaningful scale, and how much it will cost, has fueled intense scientific and political debate, and spurred a value chain that spans finance, industry, technology, policy, and academia.McKendrick's clear and riveting prose presents the full story of this fascinating pursuit for the first time, inviting readers to learn more about this critical climate intervention option.Je t'aime, un peu, beaucoup, passionnément: petite conférence sur l'amour (Les petites conférences)
Par Jean-Luc Nancy. 2008
"Je t'aime, nous nous aimons, je ne t'aime plus, aimons-nous les uns les autres... La conjugaison infinie du verbe aimer,…
ce sont toutes les histoires des hommes, mais qu'est-ce que ça veut vraiment dire, aimer ? Et qu'est-ce que la philosophie, elle-même "amour de la sagesse", peut nous en dire ?" -- 4e de couvThe snow geese: a story of home
Par William Fiennes. 2002
In this combination travelog and memoir, Fiennes reflects on the metaphorical aspects of a journey from Houston northward into Canada,…
following the annual migration of snow geese. Convalescing after several operations, this young British author read Paul Gallico's The Snow Goose (BR 14168) and developed his therapeutic plan to track the birds' flight. 2002El Niño and La Niña: weather in the headlines
Par April Pulley Sayre. 2000
Examines El Niño and La Niña phenomena and why they occur. Discusses how meteorologists track them, how they affect world-wide…
weather patterns, and what effects on global warming are possible. For grades 6-9. 2000Oaxaca journal
Par Oliver Sacks. 2002
Record of the author's observations while on a botanical tour with the American Fern Society in southern Mexico in 2000.…
Describes his travel companions, his impressions of this first trip to the area, and the foliage of particular plants. 2002Wild solutions: how biodiversity is money in the bank
Par Andrew J Beattie. 2001
Ecologists explain why the pioneering science of biological diversity and the preservation of ecosystems matter. By studying the interdependence of…
plants, animals, and bacteria, scientists find environmentally sound solutions to problems. Discusses how seemingly insignificant species may in the future meet critical human needs in medicine, agriculture, and other areas. 2001Dirt under my nails: an American farmer and her changing land
Par Marilee Foster. 2002
Deep, rich detail colors a celebration of the author's decision to return to a career on the family farm in…
Sagaponack, New York (on eastern Long Island), after attending college in Wisconsin. Contrasts the area's natural beauty, described in seasonal progression from winter to fall, with the negative effects wrought by encroaching development. 2002Un livre densément écrit et sérieux, faisant office de chronique des perturbations climatiques et du réchauffement planétaire à l'échelle du…
globe. Par une journaliste canadienne de vulgarisation scientifique qui a fait ses preuves. [SDMPlanting the seed: a guide to gardening
Par Suzanne Winckler. 2002
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location…
and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002Private lives of garden birds
Par Calvin Simonds. 2002
Naturalist and professor of ethology blends science and personal anecdotes to examine the behaviors of eleven common backyard bird species.…
Includes entries on the social organization of crows, the independence of female hummingbirds, and how to recognize individual blue jays by their facial expressions. 2002What evolution is
Par Ernst Mayr. 2001
In a presentation for the general reader, an eminent professor of comparative zoology explains the underlying concepts and twentieth-century developments…
of evolutionary theory. Mayr reviews the evidence for evolution and examines the complexities of disputed issues. Discusses mankind's history, increased brain size, and altruistic behavior. 2001American bison: a natural history
Par Dale F Lott. 2002
Inspired by his childhood experiences growing up in the Montana National Bison Range, behavioral ecologist Lott explores the nature of…
bison. He examines the social relationships between bison and their coexistence with other species and discusses prairie ecology while contemplating the future of a species that once faced extinction. 2002Floods, droughts, and climate change
Par Michael Collier. 2002
Writers with the U.S. Geological Survey present an introduction to Earth's climate. Describing patterns of prevailing wind and ocean currents,…
they emphasize that weather is not a product of isolated events, but of related phenomena. They also discuss El Niño, La Niña, and global warming. 2002Get a life: you don't need a million to retire well
Par Ralph Warner. 1996
Advises the reader not to focus exclusively on finances when preparing for retirement, but also to consider such equally important…
factors as health, spiritual life, interpersonal relationships, and interests outside of work. Interviews with retirees illustrate the importance of this approach