The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

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DescriptionThis collection of noir-ish photographs presents numerous elements of the natural world imperiled by humanity's havoc. Bil Zelman highli...

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Written by a founder member of Extinction Rebellion Youth London, this is no greenwashing book - it's an important call to action. A manifesto for ...

A fascinating exploration of the world's worst mass extinction - and how it shaped all subsequent life on our planetPublisher: The History Press Lt...

DescriptionViktor Wynd, master of the contemporary Wunderkabinett, is back with a collection of artifacts and curiosities that are more bizarre and...

A three-thousand-year history of the Yellow River and the legacy of interactions between humans and the natural landscape From Neolithic times to t...

Extinction Rebellion are inspiring a whole generation to take action on climate breakdown. Now you can become part of the movement - and together, ...

Reducere. In this social and ecological account of the Chicago River, Libby Hill tells the story of how a sluggish waterway emptying into Lake Michigan becam...

Extinction: not the end of the world? is a highly readable introduction to the causes of extinction, the different types of extinction and how rele...

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Royal scandal, set against the background of the Jacobean court, involving love, bribery, poison, treachery and black magic - 'a hugely enjoyable b...

It seems like a regular field trip to a natural history museum--until Zack gets locked inside for the night and discovers what really goes on in th...

Publisher: The University of Chicago PressAuthor(s): Christopher KempIllustration(s): 12 color plates, 21 halftonesNumber of pages: 232Publication ...

Reducere. This insightful examination of the history and extinction of one of Australia's most enduring folkloric beasts--the thylacine, (or Tasmanian tiger)...

An investigation into the evolution of the seven-day week and how our attachment to its rhythms influences how we livePublisher: Yale University Pr...

Reducere. The Darkest Summer is the dramatic story of the first three months of the Korean War as it has never been told before. A narrative studded with gri...

This book combines comprehensive discussion of the main aspects of Justinian's rule, together with a varied selection of source material, from both...

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Description "A splendidly illustrated and thoughtfully constructed account of one of the greatest ideas ever conceived by the human mind -- evoluti...

A Times Higher Education Book of the WeekApproximately 200, 000 years ago, as modern humans began to radiate out from their evolutionary birthplace...

Reducere. Explore the Captivating History of HammurabiThe story of Hammurabi is the story of forty-three years jampacked with conquest, temple and wall build...

"At once thoughtful and thought-provoking", Beloved Beasts tells the story of the modern conservation movement through the lives and ideas of the p...

Reducere. In 1990 David Kaufman decided to explore Peachtree Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with the Chattahoochee River. For thirteen years he ...

DescriptionFrom visionary Silicon Valley entrepreneur Tom Siebel comes a penetrating examination of the new technologies that are disrupting busine...

Master teachers focused on engaging introductory students and non-majors.Publisher: WW Norton & CoAuthor(s): Robert (Princeton University) TignorNu...

Excavations chart the transformation of an inner city neighbourhood in late antique Carthage, with the development of a significant basilica that w...

Extinction has occurred throughout the history of life, and nearly all the species that have ever existed have now disappeared. In this Very Short ...

Publisher: Cider Mill PressAuthor(s): Tim RaybornIllustration(s): Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pages: 208Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 1...

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Publisher: Legend Press LtdAuthor(s): Torill KornfeldtTranslator: Fiona GrahamNumber of pages: 240Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 147 x 223 x 25C...