Tough Choices: Facing the Challenge of Food Scarcity by Lester R. Brown, ISBN 0393315738
Food scarcity is emerging as the defining issue of the new era now unfolding, much as ideological conflict was the defining issue of the historical era that recently ended. More fundamentally, food scarcity may be the first major economic manifestation of an environmentally unsustainable global economy. An early hint of the shift to an economy of scarcity came in late April 1996, when wheat prices on the Chicago Board of Trade soared above $7 a bushel, the highest level in history and more than double the price a year earlier. Corn prices also doubled, moving above $5 a bushel, a new record. And the price of rice, the other major grain, was climbing. In this, the seventh volume in the Worldwatch Environmental Alert series, Lester Brown observes that prices were climbing because world carryover stocks of grain had fallen to 48 days of consumption, the lowest level on record. Production was falling behind demand. Brown, president of the Worldwatch Institute, argues that the continually expanding demand for food is colliding with some of the earth's natural limits, including the sustainable yield of oceanic fisheries, the sustainable yield of the aquifers that supply irrigation water, and the physiological limits of crop varieties to use fertilizer.
Barren States: The Population "Implosion" in Europe
The fertility rate has dramatically declined across Europe in recent years. Globally over 64 countries have fallen below generation replacement levels and countries in eastern and southern Europe are registering the lowest birth rates in history. These developments could have serious repercussions for society and public policy--from a projected drastic loss of national population numbers to labor shortages and a swelling population of people over 65. This timely book investigates how people experience what is called "low fertility.
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Adventure Guide Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
Huge lakes, tremendous waterfalls, elephant rides, jungles, wonderful people, fabulous food. The sense of the new and unknown will amaze you. Prices? Phenomenally low. And the scenery is spectacular. Canoe on Vietnam's historic lakes, kayak the South China Sea, see some of the largest waterfalls in the world, visit the islands, trek to hill-tribe areas, visit former royal palaces, wander through local markets. The imperial temples along the Perfume River are unforgettable. Laos and Cambodia, almost undiscovered by Westerners, are lands of stunning scenery.
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How to Buy and Sell Used Cameras by David Arndt, ISBN 1584280352
Skills needed to successfully buy and sell used photographic equipment, such as inspecting cameras and lenses, negotiating and determining retail and wholesale prices, and finding interested buyers, are covered in this guide. Key issues surrounding used-camera sales are examined, including the impact of collector demand, how geography influences camera prices, and legal matters such as return and refund rights. Real-life case studies, camera-condition rating scales, and information on restoration and repair all lend practical, hands-on advice for the novice or experienced used-camera buyer and seller.
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Frommer's New Mexico with Map
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. With the best of the Four Corners region. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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Coin World Guide to U.S. Coins, Prices & Value Trends
Updated and expanded for 2006, this ultimate guide for coin collectors, investors, and enthusiasts includes comprehensive coin market analysis of more than 50,000 coin values. Original.
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