By Stanley Greenberg, introduction by Matthew Gandy (Princeton Architectural Press, 2003). Photographic tour of machinery, architecture, and natural features of New York City's water system, which delivers 1.3 billion gallons of water a day to 9 million people through a vast network of reservoirs, tunnels, aqueducts, and controlled lakes.

By Vandana Shiva (Southend Press, 2002). Prominent international environmental activist, Dr. Shiva is Director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology (see ActionLinks). Focusing on India, but with global relevance, she argues against water privatizaton and river diversions, and proposes means to battle water scarcity, including efficient water harvesting and water-prudent farming."

By Robert Jerome Glennon (Island Press, 2002). Law professor points out how groundwater being pumped from aquifers generates profits but is drying up lakes, rivers, and wetlands, especially in southern and northeastern States.

by Peter Gleick (Island Press, 2000) An attempt to explore, understand and solve some of the most critical water issues of the day, including the looming water crisis, global warming, water-related international conflicts and privatization of water. Advocates re-thinking how we use water. Author of earlier Water in Crisis: A Guide to the World's Fresh Water Resources (Oxford University Press, 1993) and biennial World's Water reports.