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Nature, Environnement, Animaux et faune
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America's Great Plains once possessed one of the grandest wildlife spectacles of the world, equaled only by such places as…
the Serengeti, the Masai Mara, or the veld of South Africa. Pronghorn antelope, gray wolves, bison, coyotes, wild horses, and grizzly bears: less than two hundred years ago these creatures existed in such abundance that John James Audubon was moved to write, "it is impossible to describe or even conceive the vast multitudes of these animals." In a work that is at once a lyrical evocation of that lost splendor and a detailed natural history of these charismatic species of the historic Great Plains, veteran naturalist and outdoorsman Dan Flores draws a vivid portrait of each of these animals in their glory-and tells the harrowing story of what happened to them at the hands of market hunters and ranchers, and ultimately, a federal killing program in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
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Featuring unreported details and stunning revelations, the long-awaited follow-up to the "fabulous, addictive" ( Chicago Sun-Times ) New York Times…
bestseller Diana's Boys explores the last twenty years in the lives of Princes William and Harry and the evolution of their relationship as adults, with one brother the designated heir, and the other doomed to life as the spare—perfect for fans of Netflix's The Crown . Diana's Boys revealed the powerful bond between the teenaged princes, and how it strengthened even more in the wake of their mother's tragic death. Now, twenty years later, Queen Elizabeth II is in her mid-nineties, Prince Charles is in his seventies, and all eyes are turned increasingly toward William and Harry again. Christopher Andersen picks up where he left off, covering everything that has happened to the brothers as they have grown up, gotten married to two remarkable women, and had children—all while facing continual waves of controversy and questions about the ways their relationship has shifted. Andersen examines how the Queen's behind-the-scenes maneuvering to mold her grandsons in the Windsor image after Diana's death, and her expectations of William as the future king, played out. He questions whether the brothers' famously close relationship can survive Harry's departure from the Royal Family—the first time this has happened since their great-great-uncle King Edward abdicated the throne to marry a divorcée. He delves into the impact sisters-in-law Kate and Meghan have had on each other as well as on their princes, and how marriage and fatherhood have changed the brothers and, in some ways, also driven a wedge between them. Andersen also looks with an honest eye at how the princes and their wives have been continuously buffeted by scandal—including headline-making allegations of bullying, racism, betrayal, and emotional abuse that has pushed more than one royal to the brink of self-destruction. Based on in-depth research and with his "fascinating and insightful" ( The Christian Science Monitor ) writing, Andersen leaves no stone unturned in this intimate and riveting look into the private lives of the world's most famous princes
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Critiques , Sciences et technologies, Sciences et médecine (biographies), Environnement
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&“ [ Warmth ] is lyrical and erudite, engaging with science, activism, and philosophy . . . [Sherrell] captures the…
complicated correspondence between hope and doubt, faith and despair—the pendulum of emotional states that defines our attitude toward the future. &” — The New Yorker &“Beautifully rendered and bracingly honest.&” —Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing From a millennial climate activist, an exploration of how young people live in the shadow of catastrophe Warmth is a new kind of book about climate change: not what it is or how we solve it, but how it feels to imagine a future—and a family—under its weight. In a fiercely personal account written from inside the climate movement, Sherrell lays bare how the crisis is transforming our relationships to time, to hope, and to each other. At once a memoir, a love letter, and an electric work of criticism, Warmth goes to the heart of the defining question of our time: how do we go on in a world that may not?
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Nature, Affaires et économie, Sciences et technologies, Environnement
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Author discusses human dependence on water and explains Americans' carefree use of the resource in the twentieth century. Describes the…
new era of water scarcity in places like Atlanta, Georgia; Melbourne, Australia; and Barcelona, Spain. Relates the effects of the shortage on the ways people live, work, and relax. 2011
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Nature, Sciences et technologies, Environnement, Philosophie
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Biology professor recounts what he learned when--guided by the metaphor of the mandala, the contemplation of a small part of…
something to understand the whole--he studied a one-meter circle of old-growth Tennessee woodlands for a year. Details the changing seasons' effects on the forest's plants and animals. 2012
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Nature, Animaux et faune, Environnement, Politique et gouvernement, Histoire
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British science writer chronicles the natural history and symbolic and political clout of this endangered species. Traces the growth of…
Western obsession with pandas between 1869 and 2010. Discusses China's appropriation of the bear's image for its national identity and covers modern research on breeding in captivity for conservation. 2011
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Nature, Référence, Environnement
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Recounts the transformation of Mount St. Helens from a forested mountain to a desolate blast zone after its explosion on…
March 27, 1980. Discusses the earthquakes and mud flows that occurred and the gradual return of plants, insects, and animals. For grades 4-7. Newbery Honor Book. 1986
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Politique et gouvernement (biographies), Succès de librairie (documentaires), Histoire, Europe (histoire), Royauté (biographies)
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Biography of the minor German princess who was brought to Russia by Empress Elizabeth and became Catherine the Great (1729-1796).…
Details her marriage to Peter III and ascendance to the throne. Highlights Catherine's modernization and expansion of the country amid court intrigue and wars. Bestseller. 2011
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Nature, Animaux et faune, Politique et gouvernement, Environnement, Sciences et technologies
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Environmental activist and star of the long-running television series Cheers discusses threats to the world's oceans, including pollution, overfishing, offshore…
drilling, and acidification. Suggests ways that readers can support conservation and explains the work of Oceana, an international organization dedicated to saving the seas. 2011
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Animaux et faune, Environnement, Sciences et technologies
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Profiles invasive species that are dominating ecosystems around the world. Describes their adaptive traits, methods for spreading to new territories,…
and the environmental damage they cause. Discusses different scientific viewpoints on the species' effects on biodiversity. For senior high and older readers. 2010
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Politique et gouvernement (biographies), Succès de librairie (documentaires), Histoire, Europe (histoire), Royauté (biographies)
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Biography of Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (born 1926) by the author of Diana in Search of Herself (RC 48833).…
Covers Elizabeth's childhood, coronation, and work ethic. Includes anecdotes about palace intrigues and her relationships with family, friends, and politicians. Concludes with Elizabeth's 2012 Diamond Jubilee. Bestseller. 2012
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Nature, Sciences et technologies, Environnement, Essais et documents généraux, Affaires et économie
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Former head of Greenpeace examines the state of the environment and argues that the imminent crisis will disrupt our way…
of living--and propel us to replace our addiction to growth with an ethic of sustainability. Offers a "one-degree war" plan to achieve the rapid reduction of carbon emissions. 2011
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Nature, Sciences et technologies, Environnement
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Discusses some of the everyday things that we toss into our trash--food, bottles, and even toys--and what happens to them…
once they are hauled away. Describes the functions and overuse of landfills and offers suggestions for reducing, reusing, and recycling, including donating items and composting. For grades 2-4. 2012
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Nature, Environnement, Sciences et technologies, Histoire
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Uses historical reports to chronicle five hundred years of ecological history in North America. Details the abundance of wildlife and…
native peoples present when Europeans discovered the continent and the eventual decimation of the animals and tribes. Discusses the impact of capitalism and globalization. 2009
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Voyages et géographie, Sociologie, Nature, Sciences et technologies, Environnement, Voyage (récits), Affaires et économie
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Journalist/filmmaker vacations in seven polluted places, including Chernobyl, site of the 1986 Ukrainian nuclear disaster; Alberta, home of Canada's oil-sand…
mines; and India, where the Yamuna river is full of sewage and industrial runoff. Describes the environmental devastation and discusses the motivations of polluters and activists. Some strong language. 2012
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Succès de librairie (documentaires), Histoire, Histoire (biographies), Europe (histoire), Royauté (biographies), Première Guerre mondiale, Arts et divertissement, Biographies, Coutumes et cultures
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Lady Fiona, the Countess of Carnarvon, chronicles the era that inspired the British television series Downton Abbey. She details the…
life of Almina--illegitimate daughter of Sir Alfred de Rothschild--who married the fifth earl of Carnarvon in 1895 and enjoyed upper-class privileges until World War I. Some violence. Bestseller. 2011
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Environnement
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Enfin un portrait complet de l’agroécologie, parce que le système alimentaire mondiale mérite une bonne révolution. Les dysfonctionnements du système…
alimentaire et agricole mondial pleuvent. Épuisement des sols, agriculteurs et agricultrices surendettés et dépendants des semences brevetés, impacts des intrants chimiques sur la santé et l’environnement, sous-alimentation ou carences alimentaires de près d’un milliard de personnes, déserts alimentaires, réseau de distribution responsables d’émissions de GES… À ce tableau s’ajoute l’extrême fragilité de ce système découvert à l’occasion de la pandémie, et des maux sociaux reliés : obésité, migrations contraintes, inégalités économiques. Pour Alain Olivier, il est temps d’inscrire la révolution agroécologique à tous les niveaux de la société pour remédier à ce sombre bilan de la «révolution verte» mise en place dans les années 1970. Mais qu’est-ce que l’agroécologie? C’est ce qui survient quand la nature rencontre la culture, quand la forêt entre au champ, bref, c’est la rencontre entre l’agriculture et l’écologie. L’agroécologie ne s’intéresse pas uniquement à la production agricole, mais aussi au système alimentaire dans son entier. C’est-à-dire la façon dont les êtres humains s’organisent pour produire, transformer, distribuer, entreposer et consommer leur nourriture, sans oublier la gestion des déchets. Pour elle, production agricole et système alimentaire sont étroitement liés. Le parcours d’Alain Olivier l’a amené dans des territoires variés (Côte-d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali, Italie, France), à la rencontre des réalités de la paysannerie, mais aussi les deux mains dans la terre, à en analyser ses composantes. Il en tire de nombreux récits vivants qui ponctuent son analyse brillante et complète. Il parvient à embrasser tous les aspects de l’agroécologie pour qu’advienne enfin cette révolution si nécessaire pour remédier aux lacunes du système alimentaire mondial actuel.
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Animaux et faune, Sciences et technologies, Nature, États-Unis (voyage et géographie), Sciences et médecine (biographies), Environnement, Sociologie
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Discusses wild horses that reside on Assateague Island National Seashore, a barrier island between Virginia and Maryland. Details their diet,…
physical characteristics, life cycles, and behavior, including their interactions with humans. Explains the steps taken to control overpopulation. Contains a glossary and resources. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012
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Nature, Sciences et technologies, Environnement
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Marine scientist and author of The Unnatural History of the Sea (DB 67600) considers the future of the earth's oceans…
and the impact that overfishing, pollution, climate change, and other problems are having on human life. Examines industrial farming and aquaculture initiatives, recreation and conservation efforts, and more. 2012
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Famille et relations familiales , Environnement
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Une mise en garde sur le réchauffement climatique de la planète, dont les effets néfastes s'aggravent rapidement : feux de…
forêt en Californie, inondations, pénuries alimentaires ou encore réfugiés climatiques. Après avoir démontré que ces conséquences touchent tous les aspects de la vie humaine, l'auteur encourage les jeunes générations à passer à l'action pour éviter ce désastre