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1. The Atlas of Religion Joanne O'Brien and Martin Palmer Earthscan: www.earthscan.co.uk Did you know that each year around 73 million Bibles are printed, making them the world's best-selling books? Or that since 1974, over 300 Islamic Banks have been created, handling $250 billion in assets? Or that these facts and more can be found in the new Atlas of Religion? It shows how religions relate to government, laws, world hunger and wars. It traces new religious movements, the survival of traditional beliefs, and the presence of atheism and agnosticism. Order online from www.earthscan.co.uk for a 10 percent online discount.

3. Faith in Conservation: New Approaches to Religion and the Environment by Martin Palmer and Victoria Finlay World Bank, Washington DC An exploration of how different religions perceive the world - and how these worldviews shape environmental policy. It looks at how the great faiths use mythology, sacred texts and cutting edge investment strategies. It contains powerful core statements on ecology by 11 major religions. read the preface. Or download the full document as a 13MB pdf or as a text file. order from amazon.com order from amazon.co.uk or order online from World Bank Publications $20 (check here to see if you qualify for 35%-75% discount)