NY, Walker, (2008). Roston explores the carbon cycle: from carbon's initial role as the building block of life to the past 150 years, during which humans have released millions of years of geological sediment back into the atmosphere. This copy is inscribed by Roston: "For the Speaker of the House, Thank you for your leadership and passion. It shaped this book and drove the author! With admiration and gratitude, E. Roston." Despite the release date of 2008, Roston is addressing Newt Gingrich: a typed letter signed from Roston to Gingrich is laid in, explaining and conveying the book, and again thanking Gingrich, for his "time and support." Apparently (additional, third party letter laid in), Roston had interviewed Gingrich for Time in 2007, and the two had discussed the book for a full hour. Context: Gingrich authored a 2007 book entitled A Contract with the Earth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed. [#035877] SOLD