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Discusses the adverse impact of development and other activities on the ecology of tropical forests, and considers the consequences of large-scale deforestation.

Al Cambronne ventures with botanists, ecologists, frustrated farmers and foresters, overworked body-shop owners, camoclad hunters, and humble deer enthusiasts. Along the way he gives readers an insider's tour of America's deer-industrial complex--and makes a convincing case that yes, there really is such a thing. Cambronne examines our history with whitetails, pinpoints where our ecological problems began, and asks tough questions about what it will take to restore the balance we've disrupted.

When Zach's schoolmates tease him about his father's pest control business, Zach decides to take matters into his own hands and teach them a lesson.

Explains what pesticides are, examines their use, misuse, and regulation, demonstrates alternatives to pesticides, and discusses what you can do to increase your safety.

Provides advice on identifying and curing common ailments of more than one hundred house plants, with information on general plant care and pests.

Discusses several types of beneficial insects and how they are being raised by insectaries and purchased by farmers, theme park operators, and restaurant owners to protect food crops and decorative vegetation.

A visual guide to diagnosing common problems that affect vegetables, with organic treatments and cures.

Presents twenty-six essays that argue opposing positions on four drug abuse issues: whether illicit drugs are harmful, what causes abuse and addiction, whether drug testing should be used, and how abuse can be reduced.

Describes the humane methods that can be used and items that can be made or purchased to prevent disturbances from such wild animals as raccoons, snakes, rabbits, bats, coyotes, foxes, and others. Includes notes on their dietary habits, habitats, and communicable diseases.