Exploring The Last Continent
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Exploring The Last Continent
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Author : Daniela Liggett
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-09-29
Exploring The Last Continent written by Daniela Liggett and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-29 with Science categories.
This multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic science. This book will take a systems approach to providing insights into Antarctic ecosystems and the geophysical environment. Further, the book will link these insights to a discussion of current issues, such as climate change, bio prospecting, environmental management and Antarctic politics. It will be written and edited by experienced Antarctic researchers and scientists from a wide range of disciplines. Academic references will be included for those who wish to delve deeper into the topics discussed in the book.
My Last Continent
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Author : Midge Raymond
language : en
Publisher: Text Publishing
Release Date : 2016-06-27
My Last Continent written by Midge Raymond and has been published by Text Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-27 with Fiction categories.
It is only at the end of the world—among the glacier mountains and frigid waters of Antarctica—where Deb Gardner and Keller Sullivan feel at home. For the few blissful weeks they spend each year studying the habits of penguins, Deb and Keller can escape the frustrations and sorrows of their separate lives and find solace in each other. But Antarctica, like their fleeting romance, is tenuous, imperiled by the world to the north. A new travel and research season has just begun, and Deb and Keller are ready to play tour guide to the passengers on the small expedition ship that ferries them to their research destination. Except that this year, Keller fails to appear on board. Shortly into the trip, Deb's ship receives an emergency signal from the Australis, a cruise liner that has hit desperate trouble in the ice-choked waters. And among the crew of the sinking ship is Keller... As Deb and Keller's troubled histories collide with this catastrophic present, Deb's role turns from researcher to rescuer all too aware that in this land of harsh beauty even the smallest missteps can have tragic consequences. ‘Half adventure, half elegy, and wholly recommended.’ Karen Joy Fowler, author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves ‘Refreshingly different, vivid and immediate. Midge Raymond has an extraordinary gift for description that puts the reader bang in the middle of the action, bang in the middle of its dangerous and endangered world. Her clean, sparse prose pulls us irresistibly into the story and the wider issues it raises. She is clearly a writer in command of her craft.’ M. L. Steadman, author of The Light Between Oceans ‘An original and entirely authentic love story...It recognises that love is seldom simple or exclusive, and that the things that bring us together can also keep us apart.’ Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project ‘The quality of Raymond’s prose struck me from the opening lines. An uncompromising, multi-layered story of love and admiration—of people, animals and environment—in which authenticity and beauty is born from their imperfections. Vivid and emotionally astute, both heartrending and hopeful, Midge Raymond’s My Last Continent is a novel I recommend without reservation.’ Top 10 International Reads of 2016, Booklover Book Reviews
The Last Continent
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Author : Terry Pratchett
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-10-13
The Last Continent written by Terry Pratchett and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-13 with Fiction categories.
"If you are unfamiliar with Pratchett’s unique blend of philosophical badinage interspersed with slapstick, you are on the threshold of a mind-expanding opportunity.” —Financial Times Chaos ensues when Discworld’s deliciously hapless wizard Rincewind goes walking about in the Down Under in this wonderfully witty satire from legendary internationally bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett. There’s big trouble at the Unseen University, Ankh-Morpork’s prestigious and only institute of higher learning. A professor is missing—and the one person who can find him is not only the most bumbling magician the school ever produced, he’s currently stranded in Fourecks, Discworld’s last (and unfinished) continent. The down-under is hot (so hot) and it’s dry (so dry)—though it’s rumored there was once this thing called The Wet, but no one believes that. Practically everything here that’s not poisonous is venomous. Discworld’s most inept wizard and his companion, Luggage, are eager to get home—but first Rincewind has to survive a pushy mystical kangaroo trickster named Scrappy and a mob of Fourecks hooligans determined to hang him. All his problems would be solved if he could just make it rain . . . for (maybe) the first time ever. And if the time-traveling professors from UU working on rescuing him can get to the right millennium . . . The Discworld books can be read in any order, but The Last Continent is the sixth book in the Wizards collection (and the 22nd Discworld book). The other books in the Wizards collection include: The Color of Magic The Light Fantastic Sourcery Eric Interesting Times Unseen Academicals
The Call Of Antarctica
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Author : Leilani Raashida Henry
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books ™
Release Date : 2021-10-05
The Call Of Antarctica written by Leilani Raashida Henry and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books ™ this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-05 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
“On this land of ice, where we are thousands of miles of ice and mountains, it’s really beautiful.” Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, and most remote part of the world. No one owns it. Only peaceful and scientific endeavors are permitted. It is a true wilderness. Delve into the incredible geography, biodiversity, and exploratory history of the world's coldest continent through the diary entries of George W. Gibbs, Jr., the first Black person to set foot on Antarctica. Author Leilani Raashida Henry, Gibbs's daughter, shares the importance of protecting and understanding the Antarctic landscape and ecosystem as climate change advances. The Antarctic Treaty, which protects the continent from environmentally destructive practices such as mining and drilling, will be up for renewal in 2041, and The Call of Antarctica prepares readers with the knowledge of why it is necessary to reinstate that treaty and help protect this unique wilderness.
The Continent Of Antarctica
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Author : Julian Dowdeswell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-10-18
The Continent Of Antarctica written by Julian Dowdeswell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Antarctica categories.
In this highly informative book, Professor Julian Dowdeswell and Professor Michael Hambrey walk us through a detailed account of life on a continent that is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. A richly illustrated account of the Antarctic continent, covering the physical environment, biology and history. It also examines the future and environmental implications for the rest of the planet. The book draws on the authors own experiences during many seasons of fieldwork on the continent and surrounding oceans. They use photographs and images from their own extensive and continent-wide collections and from the world-renowned archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute. "Wide-ranging and extremely well illustrated, this authoritative yet accessible book is a must for anyone interested in the Antarctic." - Sir Ranulph Fiennes "Richly illustrated and expertly written, this book reveals our least known continent in all its power and glory" - Michael Palin AUTHORS: Professor Julian Dowdeswell is Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge. He authored the foreword to 'Blue Ice' by Alex Bernasconi, published by Papadakis in 2016. Professor Michael J. Hambrey is Professor of Glaciology, Centre for Glaciology, Aberystwyth University, Wales. Michael's research has yielded nearly 200 scientific papers, several edited books and a variety of books on glaciers and the Arctic for the wider public.
Epic Europe Ultimate Itineraries For Exploring The Continent S Rich Culture And History
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Author : Jarrett Drake
language : en
Publisher: Sadashiva Bolanthur
Release Date : 2024-12-10
Epic Europe Ultimate Itineraries For Exploring The Continent S Rich Culture And History written by Jarrett Drake and has been published by Sadashiva Bolanthur this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-10 with Travel categories.
Unleash your wanderlust with "Epic Europe," the ultimate travel guide to exploring the continent's captivating tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. This comprehensive itinerary planner empowers you to create bespoke journeys that cater to your unique interests and budget. With insider tips and detailed recommendations, "Epic Europe" will guide you through iconic cities, unveil hidden gems, and transport you to realms of art, architecture, and adventure. Discover the vibrant streets of Paris, marvel at the grandeur of Rome, immerse yourself in the history of Berlin, and embrace the Nordic enchantment of Scandinavia. From the towering Alps to the alluring Greek Islands, every chapter offers curated experiences to inspire and enrich your European adventure.
Land Of Wondrous Cold
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Author : Gillen D’Arcy Wood
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2020-03-03
Land Of Wondrous Cold written by Gillen D’Arcy Wood and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-03 with Science categories.
A gripping history of the polar continent, from the great discoveries of the nineteenth century to modern scientific breakthroughs Antarctica, the ice kingdom hosting the South Pole, looms large in the human imagination. The secrets of this vast frozen desert have long tempted explorers, but its brutal climate and glacial shores notoriously resist human intrusion. Land of Wondrous Cold tells a gripping story of the pioneering nineteenth-century voyages, when British, French, and American commanders raced to penetrate Antarctica’s glacial rim for unknown lands beyond. These intrepid Victorian explorers—James Ross, Dumont D’Urville, and Charles Wilkes—laid the foundation for our current understanding of Terra Australis Incognita. Today, the white continent poses new challenges, as scientists race to uncover Earth’s climate history, which is recorded in the south polar ice and ocean floor, and to monitor the increasing instability of the Antarctic ice cap, which threatens to inundate coastal cities worldwide. Interweaving the breakthrough research of the modern Ocean Drilling Program with the dramatic discovery tales of its Victorian forerunners, Gillen D’Arcy Wood describes Antarctica’s role in a planetary drama of plate tectonics, climate change, and species evolution stretching back more than thirty million years. An original, multifaceted portrait of the polar continent emerges, illuminating our profound connection to Antarctica in its past, present, and future incarnations. A deep-time history of monumental scale, Land of Wondrous Cold brings the remotest of worlds within close reach—an Antarctica vital to both planetary history and human fortunes.
Antarcticness
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Author : Ilan Kelman
language : en
Publisher: UCL Press
Release Date : 2022-02-08
Antarcticness written by Ilan Kelman and has been published by UCL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-08 with Social Science categories.
Antarcticness joins disciplines, communication approaches and ideas to explore meanings and depictions of Antarctica. Personal and professional words in poetry and prose, plus images, present and represent Antarctica, as presumed and as imagined, alongside what is experienced around the continent and by those watching from afar. These understandings explain how the Antarctic is viewed and managed while identifying aspects which should be more prominent in policy and practice. The authors and artists place Antarctica, and the perceptions and knowledge through Antarcticness, within inspirations and imaginations, without losing sight of the multiple interests pushing the continent’s governance as it goes through rapid political and environmental changes. Given the diversity and disparity of the influences and changes, the book’s contributions connect to provide a more coherent and encompassing perspective of how society views Antarctica, scientifically and artistically, and what the continent provides and could provide politically, culturally and environmentally. Offering original research, art and interpretations of different experiences and explorations of Antarctica, explanations meld with narratives while academic analyses overlap with first-hand experiences of what Antarctica does and does not – could and could not – bring to the world.
Antarctica
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Author : Kim Heacox
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Release Date : 1998
Antarctica written by Kim Heacox and has been published by National Geographic Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
Photographs and text profile the geography, wildlife, and landscapes of Antarctica.
Exploring Our World Oxford Read And Discover Level 5
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Author : Jacqueline Martin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2015-02-05
Exploring Our World Oxford Read And Discover Level 5 written by Jacqueline Martin and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-05 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Read and discover all about explorers and exploring. Why is exploring important? Where did the first explorers go? Read and discover more about the world! This series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work.