Greystone Books Ltd : 167 books
Technocreep
The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2014
“Technology is rapidly moving into our bodies,” writes cyber expert Tom Keenan, “and this book gives a chilling look ahead into where that road may lead us.” Here is the definitive dissection of privacyeroding and lifeinvading technologies, coming at you from governments, corporations, and...
Where Do Camels Belong?
Why Invasive Species Aren't All Bad
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2014
Where do camels belong? You may be surprised to learn that they evolved and lived for tens of millions of years in North America—and also that the leek, national symbol of Wales, was a Roman import to Britain, as were chickens, rabbits and pheasants. These classic examples highlight the issues of...
Good News For a Change
How Everyday People are Helping the Planet
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2003
The litany of environmental bad news -- rapid extinction of species, pollution, depleted food sources -- can be overwhelming, but there's hope too. In this thoughtful look at whatís happening behind the grim headlines, authors David Suzuki and Holly Dressel show that thousands of individuals, groups,...
Eating Dirt
Deep Forests, Big Timber, and Life with the Tree-Planting Tribe
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2011
"In language as sharp as obsidian, as unsentimental as a clear-cut, Charlotte Gill tells the story of her tree-planting tribe, men and women who spend their lives atoning for the deeds of the rest of us who, to this day, continue to sacrifice the greatest temperate rainforest on earth on the...
Ladies of the Field
Early Women Archaeologists and Their Search for Adventure
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2010
"If you're looking to shake up your concept of Victorian women, these stories of adventure may be your cup of tea." -- Shameless Magazine
"Full of well-researched facts, these tales of seven determined explorers will interest anyone looking for a good adventure." -- Publishers...
by Ian McAllister, Chris Darimont
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
A textual edition of the bestselling photo book, updated with the author's recent observations of the wolves of the raincoast.
The illustrated edition of The Last Wild Wolves won the BC Booksellers' Choice Award and has sold over 7,000 copies. This updated textual edition follows what has happened...
The Inner Life of Animals
Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2018
"Like The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben's The Inner Life of Animals will rock your world. Surprising, humbling, and filled with delight, this book shows us that animals think, feel and know in much the same way as we do--and that their lives are, to them, as precious as ours are to us."
-Sy...
Geology of British Columbia
A Journey through Time
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
The bestselling exploration of British Columbia's geology, extensively updated in this 2011 edition.
This book tells the story of the province's geology and the history of its living creatures. The first edition of Geology of British Columbia, with its accessible but rigorous science, struck...
The Atlantic Coast
A Natural History
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2011
Winner of the Lane Anderson Award for Best Science Writing
An authoritative and fascinating exploration of the natural history of the east coast of North America.
The North Atlantic coast of North America -- commonly known as the Atlantic Coast -- extends from Newfoundland and Labrador...
by David Boyd, David Suzuki
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009
A practical guide to reducing your ecological footprint from the man Tim Flannery calls "the greatest environmentalist of our age."
Everyone knows that human actions affect our natural environment. With this indispensable guide, readers will learn to consume fewer resources and become...
More Good News
Real Solutions to the Global Eco-Crisis
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2001
More inspiring stories in this revised and updated edition of the bestselling Good News for a Change.
David Suzuki and Holly Dressel update their bestseller Good News for a Change, published in 2003 with over 35,000 copies sold, with the latest inspiring stories about individuals, groups, and...
The Big Picture
Reflections on Science, Humanity, and a Quickly Changing Planet
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
"We've got lots of nuts-and-bolts accounts of our environmental predicament -- leave it to David Suzuki and Dave Robert Taylor to back up and give us the big view that puts things in perspective. A necessary book!" -- Bill McKibben
"Suzuki asks us to think beyond just swapping...
Are You Ready?
How to Prepare for an Earthquake
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2011
A four-week program to help you and your family survive. Major earthquakes typically happen once a year somewhere on our planet. Sometimes little damage occurs and sometimes many lives are lost. Knowing what to do before, during, and after an earthquake can save your life and help your family members...
Prairie
A Natural History
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2011
Told in the author's distinctively enchanting style, this bestselling guide to one of the largest ecosystems in North America is now updated.
Authoritative, detailed, and scientifically up-to-date, Prairie: A Natural History provides a comprehensive, non-technical guide to the biology and ecology...