Winner of the People's Literature Award, this has been a bestselling book in China for several years and Li Juan has been widely lauded in the international literary community for her unique contribution to the narrative non-fiction genre. This book is... Zobraziť viac
Mudlarker and photographer Lisa Woollett takes us on an exhilarating journey around Britain's forgotten coastline Zobraziť viac
Fun illustrations and a humorous writing style make the science of climate change less overwhelming and easier to understand. Zobraziť viac
A New York Times Editors' Choice"Delivers everything its title promises and much more." - NPR"Remarkable... Every species, and every person who fights for its continued existence, deserves a book like this." - The New York Times"This nail-biter account... Zobraziť viac
While we marvel at the sight of trees and plants, and especially nature's vitality and growth, we treasure even more the permanence of rocks and stones. A whiff of eternity touches us as we wander and view mountain ranges and stones on the beach, in... Zobraziť viac
This is a first hand account of the first successful expedition to the South Pole, written by the leader Roald Amundsen. It constructs the character of the expedition and provides insight into Amundsen's philosophy of exploration and his own... Zobraziť viac
The new edition of this popular textbook, once again, provides an indispensable guide for the next generation of mineralogists. Designed for use on one- or two-semester courses, this second edition has been thoughtfully reorganised, ... Zobraziť viac
Global Security in the Twenty-first Century... Zobraziť viac
This highly acclaimed introduction to green political thought is now available in a new edition, having been fully revised and updated to take into account the areas which have grown in importance since the third edition was published. The author... Zobraziť viac
Acclaimed for its thorough presentation of mediation, moderation, and conditional process analysis, this book has been updated to reflect the latest developments in PROCESS for SPSS, SAS, and, new to this edition, R. Using the principles of ordinary... Zobraziť viac
Over the past thirty years, a new systemic conception of life has emerged at the forefront of science. New emphasis has been given to complexity, networks, and patterns of organisation, leading to a novel kind of 'systemic' thinking. This volume... Zobraziť viac
After the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals became the dominant terrestrial life form on our planet. Roaming the earth were spectacular beasts such as saber-toothed cats, giant mastodonts, immense ground sloths, and... Zobraziť viac
Showcases the work of twenty leading paleoartists who expertly bring these extinct animals to life in exquisite detail.Dinosaurs are endlessly fascinating to people of every age, from the youngest child who enjoys learning the tongue-twisting names to... Zobraziť viac
Elegant design combined with beautiful images to explore and explain Earth's natural riches. This is an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth... Zobraziť viac
For too long, representations of climate action in the mainstream media have been white-washed, green-washed and diluted to be made compatible with capitalism... Zobraziť viac
This book is dedicated to the history of the only opal mines in Europe and the oldest place in the world where this colourful gem was regularly mined. The Author will take you for a trip and through six main chapters will... Zobraziť viac
A stunning account of a colossal wildfire that collided with a city and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind... Zobraziť viac
Rocks and mountains have withstood aeons of life on our planet - gradually eroding, shifting, solidifying, and weathering. We might spend a little less time on earth, but humans are also weathering... Zobraziť viac
How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor? Find the answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped... Zobraziť viac
This book provides both perspective and detail on the relative merits and state of progress of technologies for utilizing the various 'renewables'. The analysis considers emissions, sustainability, cost implications and energy security, as political... Zobraziť viac
