books by Alan Weisman

books by Alan Weisman

books:

Alan Weisman

Alan Weisman

Virgin Books, 2008

Food for Thought
I found this book by Alan Weisman very well researched and thought provoking. It helped me to see what a short time humans have been on our little planet, the harm they have caused and how the planet would heal if we humans were no longer here. The book helps to ...

Rheumatology e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference, 2-Volume Set (Rheumatology)
Marc C. Hochberg, Alan J. Silman, ...

Mosby, 2007

This latest edition continues the tradition of excellence of previous editions with comprehensive, authoritative coverage of rheumatic disease from basic scientific principles to practical points of clinical management. Internationally renowned authors deliver essential information on the definition of a disease, epidemiology, pathophysiology, ...

Rheumatology, 2-Volume Set: with Image Library Bind-In CD-ROM (Rheumatology)
Marc C. Hochberg, Alan J. Silman, ...

Mosby, 2007

This latest edition continues the tradition of excellence of previous editions with comprehensive, authoritative coverage of rheumatic disease from basic scientific principles to practical points of clinical management. Internationally renowned authors deliver essential information on the definition of a disease, epidemiology, pathophysiology, ...

Prince of Darkness: Richard Perle: The Kingdom, the Power & the End of Empire in America

Alan Weisman

Union Square Press, 2007

A Must Read
This book gets right to the heart of why America is in the position it is in today. Perle is not an elected politician and has never run for public office. He is a "whisperer." He whispers in the ears of politicians. He does not have to account to anyone. Yet, he ...

An Echo in My Blood: The Search for My Family's Hidden Past

Alan Weisman

Harcourt, 1999

An Echo in My Blood
I am a descendent of the family that Mr Weisman writes about. How ironic, that I discovered this book through a distant relative who knew I was looking for information on my great grandparents, on my mother's side. I am named for Bess Goldman, a relative of Mr. ...

The World Without Us

Alan Weisman

Picador, 2008

The World Without Us
Excellent book. Full of information on what we are doing to our environment and food for thought as to possible solutions. Definitely not a scare tactic treatise like many environmentalist-type books tend to be, but a honest look at where we've come from, and where ...

The World We Have: A Buddhist Approach to Peace and Ecology
Thich Nhat Hanh

Parallax Press, 2008

In this provocative book, noted Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh offers a dramatic vision of the future of a planet overheated by rapidly disappearing fossil fuels, degraded by massive overconsumption, and besieged by unsupportable population growth. Hanh finds answers to these critical problems in the Buddhist teaching of the impermanence of all ...

A Passion for This Earth: Writers, Scientists, and Activists Explore Our Relationship with Nature and the ...

Greystone Books, 2008

David Suzuki's lifelong work as an environmentalist, naturalist, and scientist have influenced countless others in their fight to save the planet, 20 such devotees of them have contributed to this inspiring collection. These journalists, scientists, writers and environmentalists have taken their enthusiasm for Suzuki's philosophy and funneled it ...

Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World

Alan Weisman

Chelsea Green, 1999

Must Read
This is an amazing story about an amazing REAL place... It is an obligated reading for all of those who care about sustainability and renewable energy and wonder whether there is an alternative for our society. Read this and you will be full of hope and energy for ...