Böcker av Natalie Goldstein

All animals have to eat, but feeding behavior goes far beyond predators and prey. Animals have a variety of ways to find food. Some sit and wait for food to come to them. Other animals are scavengers, breaking down the leftovers of other animals' meals. This title explains these various techniques and the importance of food chains and food webs.

John Muir was able to use his love for nature to become a famed naturalist and advocate for wilderness preservation. His work and influence would lead to the establishment of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Club. Using Muir's own words, this book at the events that shaped Muir's life and examines the development of his worldview, his love of nature, and his passion for preservation.

Reviews the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson's disease, a chronic, progressive neurological disease. Discussing research into the possible genetic cause of Parkinson's, this title also covers the treatments (or possible cure).

Covering the state of the four major geophysical topics associated with the Earth: the atmosphere, oceans, fresh water, and land, this new edition presents an incredible amount of usable information about the changes in our planet during 1999. Details of whole earth events and human-made and natural disasters are chronicled along with the necessary background information and statistics for understanding the science involved. Hot topics such as global warming, ozone depletion, and El Nino.

Offers an objective account of the science behind climate change, the potential harm that industrial economies cause to the environment, the international debates that have emerged, and the potential for mitigation. This title explores specific case studies, including the United States, Brazil, Australia, Germany, and China.

Outlines the history of the expansion and globalization of national economies and explains how globalization evolved. This volume reviews issues surrounding globalization, and presents case studies on several countries - including the US, East Asia, Brazil, Russia, and China - to illustrate promise and the problems inherent in globalized markets.