The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Download The Amazon PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get The Amazon book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : Roger Harris
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2007
The Amazon written by Roger Harris and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Travel categories.
This new edition has been completely revised with updated information on hotels, lodges and tour operators. It contains a detailed and illustrated natural history section on native species and habitats. The Amazon is an ideal location for eco-travellers, naturalists, sports enthusiasts and explorers. Travellers are given sound advice on responsible travel and planning their own expedition.
The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : Michael Pollard
language : en
Publisher: Evans Brothers
Release Date : 2010
The Amazon written by Michael Pollard and has been published by Evans Brothers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Presenting fascinating information about one of the largest rivers in the world, this guide also contains insight on the countries through which it flows. Readers will discover more about the first Amazonians and the European conquest. They will also find out about the people and wildlife that live in the rainforest along its banks, and learn more about the threats to their way of life and to the rainforest itself.
The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : Mark J. Plotkin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Amazon written by Mark J. Plotkin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with History categories.
The Amazon is a land of superlatives. The complex ecosystem covers an area about the size of the continental U.S. The Amazon River discharges 57 million gallons of water per second--in two hours, this would be enough to supply all of New York City's 7.5 million residents with water for a year. Its flora and fauna are abundant. Approximately one of every four flowering plant species on earth resides in the Amazon. A single Amazonian river may contain more fish species than all the rivers in Europe combined. It is home to the world's largest anteater, armadillo, freshwater turtle, and spider, as well as the largest rodent (which weighs over 200 lbs.), catfish (250 lbs.), and alligator (more than half a ton). The rainforest, which contains approximately 390 billion trees, plays a vital role in stabilizing the global climate by absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide--or releasing it into the atmosphere if the trees are destroyed. Severe droughts in both Brazil and Southeast Asia have been linked to Amazonian deforestation, as have changing rainfall patterns in the U.S., Europe, and China. The Amazon also serves as home to millions of people. Approximately seventy tribes of isolated and uncontacted people are concentrated in the western Amazon, completely dependent on the land and river. These isolated groups have been described as the most marginalized peoples in the western hemisphere, with no voice in the decisions made about their futures and the fate of their forests. In this addition to the What Everyone Needs to Know� series, ecologist and conservation expert, Mark J. Plotkin, who has spent 40 years studying Amazonia, its peoples, flora, and fauna. The Amazon offers an engaging overview of this irreplaceable ecosystem and the challenges it faces.
In Search Of The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : Seth Garfield
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2013-12-06
In Search Of The Amazon written by Seth Garfield and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-06 with Science categories.
This history of the international, national, and local conflicts surrounding the extraction of resources from the Amazon during the Second World War shows how those conflicts shaped contemporary ideas about the rainforest.
Languages Of The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : Aleksandra I︠U︡rʹevna Aĭkhenvalʹd
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2012-05-17
Languages Of The Amazon written by Aleksandra I︠U︡rʹevna Aĭkhenvalʹd 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 2012-05-17 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This guide and introduction to the extraordinary range of languages in Amazonia includes some of the most fascinating in the world and many of which are now teetering on the edge of extinction.
Government And The Economy On The Amazon Frontier
DOWNLOAD
Author : Robert R. Schneider
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 1995
Government And The Economy On The Amazon Frontier written by Robert R. Schneider and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Business & Economics categories.
World Bank Environment Paper No. 11.Addresses issues of local governance in frontier economies in relation to environmental and political sustainability. Covers problems of mining, farming, and disincentives.
A Brief Economic History Of The Amazon 1720 1970
DOWNLOAD
Author : Francisco de Assis Costa
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2018-12-11
A Brief Economic History Of The Amazon 1720 1970 written by Francisco de Assis Costa and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-11 with Business & Economics categories.
This book covers 250 years of Amazonian economic history in three chapters focusing on fundamental periods. The first section provides a unique discussion of the dynamics of the colonial Amazonian economy (1720-1822), the role of the religious orders and trade companies, and the formation of a caboclo-peasantry. This is followed by an original analysis of the rubber economy (1850-1920), based on classical and unprecedented data and considering the role of both the caboclo-peasants and the big rubber plots in the mercantile chains. The third chapter presents a pioneering analysis of the rural and urban dynamics of the post-rubber boom era which lasted until the 1960s. Considering the interest that the Amazon arouses around the world, the book will appeal to the general public, and will also draw particular attention from economists, anthropologists, geographers, sociologists and ecologists, who, as researchers or policymakers, are confronted with issues of economic and social development and environmental sustainability in underdeveloped countries.
How To Save The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : Dom Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 2025-06-10
How To Save The Amazon written by Dom Phillips and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-10 with Nature categories.
“A book both brilliant and broken, [and] one that is ultimately as inspiring and devastating as the Amazon itself.” —The Guardian Journalist Dom Phillips traveled deep into the Amazon rainforest searching for solutions to the problem of deforestation, a threat to the local ecosystem, native tribes, and the global climate. When he was murdered in the Javari Valley by a group of environmental criminals, a cohort of journalists and activists took up his work to finish his book and share his important message. During the dark days of the Bolsonaro administration, British journalist Dom Phillips set out to accomplish an ambitious goal: through research, interviews, and site visits deep in the rainforest, he would emerge with a book answering the question—how can we save the Amazon? Traveling with his companion Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, Dom’s adventure includes trekking through Amazonia to see where ranching, fires, illegal fishing, mining, the drug trade, and urbanization have deforested and degraded millions of acres of important forest, degraded ecosystems, and created dangerous conditions for the Indigenous tribes who have called the Amazon home for thousands of years. Jair Bolsonaro came into power on a platform of anti-environmental exploitation and deregulation. During his term, deforestation in the Amazon, the “lungs of Planet Earth,” increased exponentially as environmental criminals took advantage of lax rules, advantageous land use policy, and the difficulty of enforcing laws in a remote area of immense size. Lawlessness reigned and environmental activists found themselves in danger. With the intention of discovering strategies to protect both the land and the people who inhabit it, Dom connected with politicians, farmers, and Indigenous activists to study the benefits and pitfalls of solutions like agroforestry, tourism, and the bioeconomy. While traveling by boat in the Javari Valley, Dom and Bruno were brutally murdered. Unwilling to see her late husband’s work be for naught, Dom’s widow, Ale, and his literary agent assembled a team of expert writers, journalists, and activists to complete his work, with each tackling one unfinished chapter and grappling with the challenge of interpreting his field notes and discovering his conclusions. How to Save the Amazon, therefore, is a book both by and about Dom Phillips, his quest for answers, and his search for hope. “A work of courage interrupted by tragedy. . . No book speaks more persuasively to the importance of the Amazon and the dangers that it faces.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction "We can't let life on this earth be snuffed out; this powerful book will help us rise to this challenge."—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature
The Heart Of The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : Barrett Williams
language : en
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Release Date : 2025-04-03
The Heart Of The Amazon written by Barrett Williams and has been published by Barrett Williams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-03 with Nature categories.
Unlock the mysteries of the Amazon Rainforest with "The Heart of the Amazon," a captivating exploration into the mesmerizing world of nature’s most complex ecosystem. This book unveils the secrets of the canopy layer, guiding you through the extraordinary heights where nature builds its green cathedrals. Begin your journey at the Canopy Layer, the very roof of the rainforest, where the dance of sunlight and shadows fuels a magnificent display of photosynthesis and growth. Navigate the leaf-laden highways trodden by fanciful creatures traveling between treetops. Delve into the captivating world of epiphytes, the rainforest's air plants, fostering fragile yet vibrant miniature ecosystems teeming with life. Discover bromeliads, the unique reservoirs of water in the trees, nurturing a microcosm of flora and fauna who rely on these natural havens for survival. Marvel at the adaptability of orchids, nature’s masters of survival, as they harness ingenious pollination strategies and form intricate mycorrhizal networks. Witness the breathtaking mutualism and dependency that underpin this ecosystem, where every insect, bird, and flower is a part of an interwoven web of life. Meet the canopy dwellers—birds, primates, bats, and a vast array of hidden insects—all masters of their emerald world. Yet, even this pristine paradise faces its own trials. Delve into the pressing threats of deforestation and climate change, and explore the initiatives designed to conserve and protect these towering giants. Peer into the future of the canopy with chapters that explore cutting-edge research, the rise of citizen science, and the vision for sustainable development. "The Heart of the Amazon" is your invitation to remember, learn, and continue exploring the stories of a world above our own—a legacy of life and a journey long after the last page is turned.
Dk Eyewitness Books The Amazon
DOWNLOAD
Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2015-06-02
Dk Eyewitness Books The Amazon written by DK and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A unique, lavishly illustrated e-guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon--the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning DK Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this title profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.