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Biophilia Hypothesis
"e;Biophilia"e; is the term coined by Edward O. Wilson to describe what he believes is humanity's innate affinity for the natural world. In his landmark book Biophilia, he …
Farming in Nature's Image
E Farming in Nature's Image provides, for the first time, a detailed look into the pioneering work of The Land Institute, the leading educational and research organization for …
Tree Crops
A complete reference for growing high-yield fruit- and nut-bearing trees.
Parks and Recreation System Planning
Parks and recreation systems have evolved in remarkable ways over the past two decades. No longer just playgrounds and ballfields, parks and open spaces have become recognized as …
Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition
When Randy Olson first described his life-changing encounter with an acting teacher in Don't Be Such a Scientist, it seemed like the world of science was on the cusp of gaining new …
Transit Street Design Guide
Transit and cities grow together. As cities work to become more compact, sustainable, and healthy, their work is paying dividends: in 2014, Americans took 10.8 billion trips on …
Urban Street Stormwater Guide
Streets make up more than 80 percent of all public space in cities, yet street space is often underutilized or disproportionately allocated to the movement of private motor …
Community Resilience Reader
The sustainability challenges of yesterday have become today's resilience crises. National and global efforts have failed to stop climate change, transition from fossil fuels, and …
Climate Change and Infrastructure, Urban Systems, and Vulnerabilities
Hurricane Irene ruptured a Baltimore sewer main, resulting in 100 million gallons of raw sewage flooding the local watershed. Levee failures during Hurricane Katrina resulted in …
Poisoned Well
The Poisoned Well offers vital strategies for citizens, community organizations, and public officials who want to fight the battle against pollutants.