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The ice mountains of the Karakoram are among the world's greatest natural treasures and include K2, the second tallest mountain on earth. The mountains are so vertical that they rapidly shed snow, leaving their bold, jagged outlines of black granite glistening in the sun

What can we really do about the climate emergency? The inconvenient truth is that we are causing the climate crisis with our carbon intensive lifestyles and that fixing - or even just slowing - it will affect all of us. But it can be done.

Unabridged. 97 original photographs and maps. An epic account of one of the most extraordinary feats of physical and mental endurance in a battle for survival in the most extreme natural conditions. Shackleton's 800 mile voyage with a crew of five in a 22.5-foot open boat through the hurricane-force winds and gargantuan waves of the Furious Fifties is the greatest small-boat journey ever recorded. This was but one of the trials endured by the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in this gripping account.Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, CVO OBE, was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. His first experience of the polar regions was as third officer on Captain Scott's 1901-04 Expedition: he was sent home early on health grounds. Determined to make amends for this perceived personal failure, he returned in 1907 as leader of the Nimrod Expedition. In January 1909, he and three companions reached a record Farthest South latitude at 88°23'S, a mere 97 geographical miles (from the South Pole, by far the closest approach up to that time. Shackleton was knighted by Edward VII on his return home.This edition:covers Shackleton's final, and most dramatic Antarctic expeditionis complete and undbridgedis presented crisp well-spaced modern font which will be a pleasure to read.

Meteorology is a sub-discipline of the atmospheric sciences that is focused on weather forecasting. It encompasses the fields of atmospheric physics and atmospheric chemistry. The science of meteorology seeks to explain observable weather events, and quantifies these in terms of temperature, air pressure, mass flow, water vapour, their interactions and change with respect to time. Weather prediction is done at the microscale, mesoscale, synoptic scale and global scales. Besides weather prediction, meteorological studies are crucial to air traffic management, agricultural management, the study of the distribution of radioactive gases and aerosols in the atmosphere, analysis of industrial pollution, etc. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of meteorology. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of this field. Those with an interest in meteorology would find this book helpful.

An enchanting book about the orchard that Raymond Blanc planted in the Oxfordshire countryside. Full of ancient varieties of fruit, each one is celebrated through anecdotes and recipes, weaving a rich story about our country's past.

Lavishly illustrated reference to wild flowers, trees, shrubs, herbs, cacti, weeds, grasses, aquatic-plants and mosses.

This stunning new atlas is your first class pass on a world tour of the homes of Earth's most amazing animals. The latest exciting title in DK's popular illustrated atlas series maps out the habitats of the world's most incredible mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Whether it's plotting the range of a lion, following the flight paths of birds, or tracking great white sharks in the oceans, you will see exactly where and how almost 100 extraordinary animal species live. What makes Animal Atlas unique is the maps themselves. Each one is individually commissioned in 3D, with detail to show the habitat of each animal, as well as its geographic location. This reveals an astonishing amount of information about the behaviour of these animals, from how polar bears adapt to survive in freezing Arctic conditions to how African elephants survive in the heat of the Sahara desert. There is also a focus on the conservation and protection of animals. Maps reveal the shrinking territories of some species, showing where they used to roam in the past compared to what's left of their range today. Whether you are doing a homework project or simply want to know more about what animal lives where, Animal Atlas is the perfect reference for home or school.

Das Buch liefert eine Einführung in die faszinie­rende Geologie Nordwesteuropas mit Beschreibun­gen ausgewählter, klassischer Fossilgebiete. Die Darstellung verhilft dem Leser zu einem Verständ­nis der oft komplizierten Geologie der Teilgebiete und beleuchtet außerdem wichtige Seiten der Berg­baugeschichte und der geologischen Erforschung.Das reiche Bildmaterial ermöglicht es, viele von den Fossilien, die man in Nordwesteuropa findet, zu identifizieren. Ein Großteil der zahlreichen Fos­silfotos wurde neu aufgenommen und bisher nur in der zuvor publizierten dänischen Originalaus­gabe gezeigt.Das Buch wurde von dem dänischen Geologen und Biologen Palle Gravesen geschrieben und kombi­niert die rein geologische Darstellung mit einem mo­dernen ökologisch-biologischen Verständnis für die Lebensräume und Lebensbedingungen der Vorzeit.

A short, fun, fierce manifesto for a fairer, more effective environmentalism (with a lot less shopping!).

A classic collection of the New Yorker's most urgent and groundbreaking reporting from the front lines of the climate emergency

This book is the first to explore and highlight the history of the plants mentioned in the Qur'?n, many of which are part of our everyday life, from pomegranates and grapes to ginger and garlic. Stunning botanical paintings bring the plants to life.

An introduction to the principles of urban design theory and practice. It enables the students and lecturers to practically apply principles of urban design to their projects. It focuses on sustainable design and practice. It is suitable for those on urban design courses and for professionals who want to update and refresh their knowledge.

Presents the essentials of both Mineralogy and Petrology through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students. This book includes detailed knowledge of minerals and rocks and the process of formation and association that are essential for practicing professionals and advanced students.

Reflecting on nature's unknowable and mysterious qualities, Grounded explores how we can therapeutically benefit from a deeper connection with nature.

From the founder of Noughticulture, Rootbound explores how a whole new generation are discovering the power of plants

After three years selling gaskets under the grey skies of England, Nick Brown decided he'd had enough. But how to escape? He knew he would never be rich and famous and his dream of seeing the world seemed out of reach. Eventually he found a way, travelling to the South Pacific to 'captain' a cargo boat running cocoa and copra between the islands. Any notion of a tropical paradise soon evaporated when Nick found himself living without electricity, washing in the river and sailing treacherous seas. But life got better and soon he found himself flying around the country in light aircraft, travelling by dug-out canoe to meet the locals in remote villages, climbing the tallest mountain in Oceania and even sailing the Coral Sea, just for the fun of it. This is his entertaining story of those years.

The astonishing true story of one of the first wolves to roam Yellowstone in more than 60 years. Authored by a renowned wolf researcher and gifted storyteller, this title launches an original and bold new trilogy, which will transform our view of wolves forever..

"e;This is an important book for anyone interested in the ethical interrelationships of things, places, and people, and it is a book that is not just read but taken in."e; -Library JournalFeaturing a new introduction by Robert Hass, the nine captivatingly meditative essays in The Practice of the Wild display the deep understanding and wide erudition of Gary Snyder in the ways of Buddhist belief, wildness, wildlife, and the world. These essays, first published in 1990, stand as the mature centerpiece of Snyder's work and thought, and this profound collection is widely accepted as one of the central texts on wilderness and the interaction of nature and culture.

As seen on ITV's Living on the Veg 'The vegan Jamie Olivers.' The Times Save the Planet and Feel Amazing

Peter Beard's landmark publication on Africa's wildlife crisis remains a seminal account of a continent transformed by the human quest for adventure and "progress." With hundreds of historical photographs and writings, as well as Beard's own indelible images of elephant, rhino, and hippo populations, this new edition includes an interview with...