True Brits (The London 2012 Olympics Edition): A Tour of 21st Century Britain in all its Bog-Snorkelling, Shin-Kicking and Cheese-Rolling Glory
by J.R. Daeschner, 2011, Kindle Edition, ButNotAsWeKnowIt.com

TRUE BRITS is a funny and fascinating trek around Britain, following J.R. as he meets some of the great British eccentrics who hurl themselves down a grassy cliff in pursuit of a cheese, coat themselves in prickly green burrs and prance around with reindeer antlers on their heads. In an attempt to understand why seemingly ordinary people do such extraordinarily strange things, J.R. talks to countless characters, watches them in action, and even participates in many of the events himself--encountering plenty of occupational hazards along the way.

The definitive history of this once pervasive nature study movement, Teaching Children Science emphasizes the scientific, pedagogical, and social incentives that encouraged primarily women teachers to explore nature in and beyond their classrooms.

Encyclopedia of Inland Waters
By Gene E. Likens,2009, 6492 pages, Academic Press

Inland aquatic habitats occur world-wide at all scales from marshes, swamps and temporary puddles, to ponds, lakes and inland seas; from streams and creeks to rolling rivers. Vital for biological diversity, ecosystem function and as resources for human life, commerce and leisure, inland waters are a vital component of life on Earth. The Encyclopedia of Inland Waters describes and explains all the basic features of the subject, from water chemistry and physics, to the biology of aquatic creatures and the complex function and balance of aquatic ecosystems of varying size and complexity.

Kevin Armitage presents the first comprehensive history of the nature study movement, demonstrating its significance to American environmental thought and politics. He shows how nature study, as both a pedagogic and popular idea, has had a lasting effect on American culture and society, and his reevaluation of the movement has much to tell us about the American relationship with the nonhuman world.

The Economic and Market Value of America's Coasts and Estuaries: What's At Stake?
by Linwood H. Pendleton, 2009, 152 pages, Coastal Ocean Values Press

The Economic and Market Value Of America's Coasts And Estuaries: What's At Stake examines the current state of what we know about the economic contribution of coasts and estuaries to six major sectors of the U.S. economy: gross state and domestic product, fisheries, energy infrastructure, marine transportation, real estate, and recreation.

Coal River
by Michael Shnayerson,
2008, 336 pages, Farrar, Straus and Giroux; 1st edition

One of America’s most dramatic environmental battles is unfolding in southern West Virginia. Coal companies are blasting the mountains, decapitating them for coal. The forested ridge tops and valley streams of Appalachia--one of the country's natural treasures--are being destroyed, along with towns and communities. An entire culture is disappearing, and to this day, most Americans have no idea it's happening.

Science and Conservation of Vernal Pools in Northeastern North America: Ecology and Conservation of Seasonal Wetlands in Northeastern North America
by Aram J. K. Calhoun and Phillip G. DeMaynadier, 2007, 392 pages, CRC Press; 1 edition

Pulling together information from a broad array of sources, this book guides readers through the issues and solutions surrounding seasonal pools.

Nature’s Ways – Lore, Legend, Fact and Fiction
by Ruth Binney, 2006, 256 pages, David & Charles

This is a fascinating and absorbing miscellany of traditional wisdom, proverbial sayings and modern science that uncovers the truth behind many generations' worth of superstitions and customs relating to plants and animals. The huge variety of universal themes in this book will assure general, mass-market appeal. Popular pocket format, fantastic price point, attractive presentation, and intriguing subject, all combine to make this an ideal gift.

Lost Mountain
by Erik Reece, 2006, 272 pages, Riverhead

A groundbreaking work of literary nonfiction that exposes how radical strip mining is destroying one of America's most precious natural resources and the communities that depend.

Riparian Areas of the Southwestern United States: Hydrology, Ecology, and Management
edited by Malchus B. Baker, Peter F. Ffolliott, Leonard F. DeBano, and Daniel G. Neary,
2003, 432 pages, CRC Press; 1 edition

This book offers a holistic overview of the effects of human activity on these fragile but critical ecosystems.

Man-Made Closed Ecological Systems
by J.I. Gitelson and G.M. Lisovsky, 2002, 416 pages, CRC Press; 1 edition

This book explores the interactions between humans, microorganisms, and plants in a closed habitat, and the life support systems necessary to maintain habitability over long periods of time.

Wetland Landscape Characterization: GIS, Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
by John G. Lyon
2001, 135 pages, CRC Press; 1 edition

This book was written to assist scientists, engineers, technicians and other resource managers in the evaluation of wetland boundaries and characteristics. Powerful tools - GIS, mapping, remote sensing - are described and demonstrated using practical applications.

Heavy Metals in the Environment: Using Wetlands for Their Removal
edited by Howard T. Odum, 2000, 344 pages, CRC Press; 1 edition

International in scope, Heavy Metals in the Environment: Using Wetlands for Their Removal discusses wetland functions and heavy metal contamination.