Island Press began with a simple idea: knowledge is power—the power to imagine a better future and find ways for getting us there. Founded in 1984, Island Press’ mission is to provide the best ideas and information to those seeking to understand and protect the environment and create solutions to its complex problems.
Smart Power
Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities, Anniversary Edition
This pivotal work offers a clear and accessible vision of how we can transform the electric power industry to adapt to twenty-first century challenges.
Connecting to Change the World
Harnessing the Power of Networks for Social Impact
Nuts-and-bolts advice for organizations on how to build relationships and create networks to enhance their reach and effectiveness, written by experts in the non-profit world.
An Indomitable Beast
The Remarkable Journey of the Jaguar
Forests in Our Changing World
New Principles for Conservation and Management
Land Use and Society, Third Edition
Geography, Law, and Public Policy
This third edition has been updated with data from the 2010 U.S. Census and revised with the input of academics and professors to address the changing issues in land use, policy, and law today.