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1	Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization more books like this by Lester R Brown add to wishlist The world faces many environmental trends of disruption and decline. The scale and complexity of issues facing our fast-forward world have no precedent. With "Plan A", business as usual, we have neglected these issues overly long. In "Plan B 3.0", Lester R. Brown warns that the only effective response now is a Second World War-type mobilisation ... see all copies from £6.86! new only from £7.17! \| signed copies
2	Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water more books like this by Marc Reisner add to wishlist This is a history of the American West which recounts one of America's most impressive achievements - the creation of an Eden out of inhospitable desert. "Cadillac Desert" recounts this dramatic saga: from the earliest settlers lured by promises of paradise, to Jon Wesley Powell's advocacy of co-operative irrigation projects; from the ruthless ... see all copies from £6.33! new only from £9.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	When the Rivers Run Dry: Water--The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by Fred Pearce add to wishlist In this groundbreaking book, veteran science correspondent Fred Pearce travels to more than thirty countries to examine the current state of crucial water sources. Deftly weaving together the complicated scientific, economic, and historic dimensions of the world water crisis, he provides our most complete portrait yet of this growing danger and ... see all copies from £6.48! new only from £6.48!
4	Applied hydrogeology more books like this by Charles W Fetter add to wishlist Applied Hydrogeology, Third Edition gives students a balanced examination of how each facet of hydrogeology is related to other geologic fields. Suitable for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level courses, it offers a complete treatment of the elements of physical hydrology and the basic concepts of chemical and contaminant ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £24.62! \| first editions
5	Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water more books like this by Maude Barlow, Tony Clarke, Car add to wishlist This white paper on the world's water resources asks whether there is enough water, whether there is enough access to water, and whether there is a possibility that, in the near future, wars may be fought over water.The authors examine how water is becoming politicized, and they consider the role of transnational corporations in the unequal ... see all copies from £6.43! new only from £8.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water more books like this by Maude Barlow add to wishlist In "Blue Gold," the authors exposed how a handful of corporations is gaining ownership and control of the Earths dwindling water supply. This follow-up describes a powerful response to this trend: the emergence of an international, grassroots-led movement to have water declared a basic human right. see all copies from £5.08! new only from £11.71! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Global Crises, Global Solutions more books like this by Bjorn Lomborg (Editor) add to wishlist A unique publication exploring the opportunities for addressing ten of the most serious challenges facing the world today: Climate Change, Communicable Diseases, Conflicts, Education, Financial Instability, Corruption, Migration, Malnutrition and Hunger, Trade Barriers, Access to Water. In a world fraught with problems and challenges, we need to ... see all copies from £1.84! new only from £2.07! \| first editions
8	Cottage Water Systems: An Out-Of-The-City Guide to Pumps, Plumbing, Water Purification, and Privies more books like this by Max Burns add to wishlist COTTAGE WATER SYSTEMS is written specifically with cottagers - and cottage problems - in mind. It explains in a clear, easy-to-understand style how each component of the water system works, with dozens of tips on installation and repair. see all copies from £15.80! new only from £53.59! \| first editions
9	Dead Pool: Lake Powell, Global Warming, and the Future of Water in the West more books like this by James Lawrence Powell add to wishlist Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? In a provocative exploration of the past, present, and future of water in the West, James Lawrence Powell begins at Lake Powell, the vast reservoir that has become an emblem of this story. At present, Lake Powell is less than half full. ... see all copies from £8.63! new only from £8.63! \| first editions
10	Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution and Profit more books like this by Vandana Shiva add to wishlist The "colour line" defined American society in the 20th century. Will the same be true for the 21st? This work discusses the state of Black America today and the prospects for achieving full civil rights and equality. see all copies from £8.79! new only from £9.82! \| first editions
11 view cover	Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do about It more books like this by Robert Jerome Glennon add to wishlist From the author of "Water Follies," Robert Glennon captures the irony--and tragedy--of America's water crisis in a book that is both frightening and wickedly comical. From manufactured snow for tourists in Atlanta to trillions of gallons of water flushed down the toilet each year, "Unquenchable" reveals the heady extravagances and everyday ... see all copies from £14.75! new only from £14.75!
12 view cover	Planet Water: Investing in the World's Most Valuable Resource more books like this by Stephen J Hoffmann add to wishlist Solving the world's water problems is proving to be one of the greatest investment opportunities of our time. Already, world water supplies are inadequate to meet demand, and the problem is going to get much worse in the years ahead. The World Bank estimates that 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and about 50 percent of the ... see all copies from £15.67! new only from £15.67!
13 view cover	Water Supply and Pollution Control more books like this by Warren Viessman add to wishlist The latest edition of this bestselling work continues to offer a state-of-the-art look at modern water management. It emphasizes the application of scientific methods to problems associated with the development, movement, and treatment of water and wastewater. Recognizing that all waters are potential sources of supply, the book's tradition of ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £83.15! \| first editions
14 view cover	Earth Ponds Sourcebook: The Pond Owner's Manual and Resource Guide more books like this by Tim Matson add to wishlist Loaded with sound, expert advice, Tim Matson's second book on ponds explains how to build a pond for very little money, then how to get the fullest enjoyment possible from your "cloud in the earth". Among the helpful topics covered are plants to attract wildlife, pumps, liners for goldfish, algae and crawfish, and much more. Matson's first book on ... see all copies from £5.67! new only from £10.94! \| first editions
15 view cover	Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource more books like this by Marq de Villers add to wishlist De Villiers reports from hot spots as diverse as China, Las Vegas and the Middle East, where he has crafted a powerful narrative about the lifeblood of civilizations, the global consequences of human thirst, and solutions that may avert the coming water wars. 2 maps. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £7.82! \| first editions
16 view cover	Water Supply and Pollution Control more books like this by Jr Viessman, Mark J Hammer, Warren Viessman add to wishlist For upper-division undergraduate or beginning graduate courses in civil and environmental engineering. This bestselling text has been revised and modernized to meet the needs of today's environmental engineering students who will be engaged in the design and management of water and wastewater systems. It emphasizes the application of the ... see all copies from £7.54! new only from £13.38!
17 view cover	Water for Gotham: A History more books like this by Gerard T Koeppel add to wishlist "Water for Gotham" tells the spirited story of New York's evolution as a great city by examining its struggle for that vital and basic element - clean water. Drawing on primary sources, personal narratives, and anecdotes, Gerard Koeppel demonstrates how quickly the shallow wells of Dutch New Amsterdam were overwhelmed, leaving the English and ... see all copies from £6.37! new only from £7.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Earth Ponds: The Country Pond Maker's Guide to Building, Maintenance, and Restoration more books like this by Tim Matson add to wishlist What else but a pond can simultaneously increase your aesthetic pleasure, offer recreational opportunities, help the environment by providing wildlife habitat, and increase the value of your land? Tim Matson's classic guide Earth Ponds, first published in 1982, remains the standard reference for pond owners and builders. Here is everything you ... see all copies from £9.35! new only from £10.46!
19 view cover	Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S. more books like this by Cynthia Barnett add to wishlist Florida's parched swamps and sprawling subdivisions set the stage for a look at water crisis throughout the American East, from water-diversion threats in the Great Lakes to tapped-out freshwater aquifers along the Atlantic seaboard. Part investigative journalism, part environmental history, "Mirage" shows how the eastern half of the nation - ... see all copies from £3.79! new only from £3.79! \| first editions
20 view cover	Flushed: How the Plumber Saved Civilization more books like this by W Hodding Carter add to wishlist When we consider the everyday amenities that really make a difference in our well being and happiness, surely good plumbing must rank near the top. But rarely do we take the time to appreciate the engineering marvels that bring clean water into our homes with the turn of a tap and that take our waste products away with the flip of a lever. Flushed ... see all copies from £5.21! new only from £5.21! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Water and Wastewater Technology more books like this by Mark J Hammer, Sr. add to wishlist For courses in Introduction Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology, Water Supply and Sewerage, Water and Wastewater Operations . A proven text in the field of water and wastewater engineering and technology, this primer provides the fundamental principles and management practices in water processing, water distribution, wastewater ... see all copies from £5.00! new only from £27.39! \| first editions
22 view cover	William Mulholland and the Rise of Los Angeles more books like this by Catherine Mulholland add to wishlist This biography of the famed engineer and city planner William Mulholland cites the key role he played in the development of Southern California, which includes his acquiring land and permission for large-scale projects designed to meet that region's great need for water. His granddaughter argues against the long-standing view--promoted in the ... see all copies from £8.83! new only from £11.74! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Every Drop for Sale more books like this by Jeffrey Rothfeder add to wishlist Jeffrey Rothfeder presents evidence for what he considers to be the 21st century's biggest global concern: water. He describes the growing shortage of consumable water around the world and, by consequence, the political and technological groups that are bracing for a water crisis, as well as the varying philosophies on dealing with such a shortage ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
24 view cover	Principles of Water Resources: History, Development, Management, and Policy more books like this by Thomas V Cech add to wishlist This work is a comprehensive look at our most precious resource. With its broad coverage of the history of water availability and use, as well as government development, management, and policy of water usage, Thomas Cech's "Principles of Water Resources, Second Edition" is ideal for students from a wide range of backgrounds. Throughout the text, ... see all copies from £8.73! new only from £41.66! \| first editions
25 view cover	Out of the Earth: Civilization and the Life of the Soil more books like this by Daniel Hillel add to wishlist As the crucible of life, the source and final resting place of everything that grows, soil inspires reverence not only in the peasant who derives his daily bread from it, but also in the scientist who contemplates its meaning as the place where life and death meet and exchange vital energies. "Out of the Earth" is the culmination of the author's ... see all copies from £7.14! new only from £22.17!

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