365 Ways to Save the Earth: New and Updated Edition (Hardcover)

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 “365 Ways to Save the Earth . . . and savor its fragile beauty, in this stunning photo guide.”                                   —Time

“A book of high art that’s educational and thought-provoking.”—The Standard

 

In recent years, concerns about the environment and global warming have moved to the forefront of public consciousness and now play a significant role in our everyday lives. Because our understanding of the steps we need to take to make a positive impact have evolved rapidly, Abrams is updating its successful title 365 Ways to Save the Earth.

 

In this book, each spread includes a breathtaking photograph of nature paired with an action the reader can take to help save the earth. It tackles subjects ranging from automobile use and recycling to shopping and leisure and health and the workplace. With 145 previously unseen images by Bourseiller and an entirely new text based on up-to-the-minute environmental research, this book is an indispensable tool for anyone hoping to take part in preserving the planet.

About the Author

Philippe Bourseiller, five-time winner of the prestigious World Press Prize, photographs wild and unexplored places— as a mountain climber, cave explorer, and diver, is able to work in extreme conditions and capture rare images. His work appears in magazines such as Life and National Geographic and his books include America’s Parks (Abrams, 2006).

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Product Details Hardcover: 752 pages Publisher: Abrams; New Upd edition (October 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0810984067 ISBN-13: 978-0810984066 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.9 inches Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars 365 Ways to Save the Earth is a wonderful book, February 24, 2006 By  M. Lemay (California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: 365 Ways to Save the Earth (Hardcover) I bought 5 copies as gifts for Christmas. I gave it to some friends, to my grandmother. The whole family was looking at the beautiful pictures. I had my uncle reading the daily inspiring messages. "It brings me peace when I read this book, a day at a time" my grandmother said. Highly recommended! I even kept a copy for myself. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful!, February 22, 2007 By  Amanda (Kentucky) - See all my reviews This review is from: 365 Ways to Save the Earth (Hardcover) The pictures are all beautiful! The ways they have to help the Earth are well organized and very practical! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures and Helpful Tips, March 22, 2007 By  Heather Mara "Book Fiend" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews This review is from: 365 Ways to Save the Earth (Hardcover) This is a compact hardback book with some incredible photographs of various places and things in our natural world. It does have some good tips for helping the environment although these suggestions are basically repeated towards the middle of the book. The book is worth it for the pictures alone.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Great environmental tips If you are looking for suggestions about how to minimize the negative effects on the planet, then this is the book for you. Read more Published 7 months ago by Britinus 5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely to look at and thought provoking This book contains many practical and easy ways to conserve energy and minimize waste. The pictures are breathtaking! Published 12 months ago by Lark Williams 3.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas, however it disobeys its own first suggestion :-( Good photos and points made, but #1: Recycle? Yes, yes, that's why not ONE page of this book is made from post-consumer material (i.e. Read more Published on April 15, 2006 by Geoffrey Todt 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Green Gift Book I have ordered this book as a gift for numerous friends and family members. It is a beautiful and thought-provoking introduction to environmentally-friendly behaviors in a time... Read more Published on March 21, 2006 by S. K. F. Fox Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Abrams; New Upd edition (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810984067
• ISBN-13: 978-0810984066
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 365 Ways to Save the Earth is a wonderful book, February 24, 2006

By	M. Lemay (California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: 365 Ways to Save the Earth (Hardcover)

I bought 5 copies as gifts for Christmas.

I gave it to some friends, to my grandmother. The whole family was looking at the beautiful pictures. I had my uncle reading the daily inspiring messages.

"It brings me peace when I read this book, a day at a time" my grandmother said.

Highly recommended! I even kept a copy for myself.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful!, February 22, 2007

By	Amanda (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Ways to Save the Earth (Hardcover)

The pictures are all beautiful! The ways they have to help the Earth are well organized and very practical!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pictures and Helpful Tips, March 22, 2007

By	Heather Mara "Book Fiend" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Ways to Save the Earth (Hardcover)

This is a compact hardback book with some incredible photographs of various places and things in our natural world. It does have some good tips for helping the environment although these suggestions are basically repeated towards the middle of the book. The book is worth it for the pictures alone.