"First published in 1989 and since translated into twenty languages, The End of Nature has changed the way many people view the planet. In an empassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change, Bill McKibben argues that the survival of the globe is dependent on a fundamental philosophical shift in the way we relate to nature. McKibben writes of Earth's environmental cataclysm, addressing such core issues as the greenhouse effect, acid rain, and the depletion of the ozone layer. More than simply a handbook for survival or a doomsday catalog of scientific predictions, this soulful lament is required reading for nature enthusiasts, activists, and concerned citizens alike." (back cover)
(Vairo Library GF75.M38 2006)
If you're going abroad for summer vacation, learn about the artistic backgrounds of your destination with books from the Art for Travellers series. These handy guides provide maps, photos, tips for the traveller, brief histories and itineraries for an artful journey. Glossaries of artists, saints and other terms helps the novice art-viewer better appreciate and navigate gallery visits. Prepare ahead of time and impress your travel companions.
France: The Essential Guide to Viewing Art in Paris and its Surrounds
(Vairo Library N6841.H36 2003)
Greece: The Essential Guide to Viewing Art in Greece
(Vairo Library N6891.H36 2006)
Italy: The Essential Guide to Viewing Italian Renaissance Art
(Vairo Library N6914.P68 2004)