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The Age Of Islands
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Author : Alastair Bonnett
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2020-05-07
The Age Of Islands written by Alastair Bonnett and has been published by Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-07 with Travel categories.
'Extraordinary... A fascinating and intelligent book.' Sunday Times New islands are being built at an unprecedented rate whether for tourism or territorial ambition, while many islands are disappearing or fragmenting because of rising sea levels. It is a strange planetary spectacle, creating an ever-changing map which even Google Earth struggles to keep pace with. In The Age of Islands, explorer and geographer Alastair Bonnett takes the reader on a compelling and thought-provoking tour of the world's newest, most fragile and beautiful islands and reveals what, he argues, is one of the great dramas of our time. From a 'crannog', an ancient artificial island in a Scottish loch, to the militarized artificial islands China is building in the South China Sea; from the disappearing islands that remain the home of native Central Americans to the ritzy new islands of Dubai; from Hong Kong and the Isles of Scilly to islands far away and near: all have urgent stories to tell.
The Age Of Islands
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Author : Alastair Bonnett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04
The Age Of Islands written by Alastair Bonnett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04 with Science categories.
The Age Of Islands
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Author : Alastair Bonnett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05
The Age Of Islands written by Alastair Bonnett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05 with Artificial islands categories.
A fascinating exploration of new and disappearing islands around the world, by the author of Off the Map.
Elsewhere
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Author : Alastair Bonnett
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-11-07
Elsewhere written by Alastair Bonnett and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-07 with Travel categories.
Explorer and geographer Alastair Bonnett takes us on a thought-provoking tour of the world’s most fascinating islands, featuring hand-drawn maps, color photos, and stories from his travels. There are millions of islands on our planet. New islands are being built at an unprecedented rate, for tourism and territorial ambition. Many are also disappearing, besieged by rising sea levels. The story of our world’s islands is one of the great dramas of our time, and it is playing out around the planet—islands are sprouting or being submerged everywhere from the South China Sea to the Atlantic. Elsewhere is the story of this strange and mesmerizing planetary spectacle. In this book, explorer and geographer Alastair Bonnett takes us on a thought-provoking tour of the world’s most fascinating islands. He traveled the globe to provide a firsthand look at numerous islands, sketching a vivid likeness of each one he visited. From a “crannog,” an ancient artificial island in a Scottish loch, to the militarized artificial islands China is building; from the disappearing islands that remain the home of native Central Americans to the ritzy new islands of Dubai; from Hong Kong to the Isles of Scilly—all have compelling stories to tell. As we journey around the world with Bonnett, he addresses urgent contemporary issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and the changing balance of world power as reflected in the fates of islands. Along the way, we also learn about the many ways islands rise and fall, the long and little-known history of human island-building and the prospect that the inland hills and valleys will one day be archipelagos. Featuring Bonnett’s charming hand-drawn maps and 33 full-color photos, Elsewhere is a captivating travel book for any armchair adventurer.
Fantasy Islands
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Author : Julie Sze
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2015-01-05
Fantasy Islands written by Julie Sze and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-05 with History categories.
"The rise of China and its status as a leading global factory--combined with an increasing worldwide desire for inexpensive toys, clothes, and food--are altering the way people live and consume. At the same time, the world appears wary of the real costs of this desire: toys drenched in lead paint, dangerous medicines, and tainted pet food. Examining sites in China, including the plan for a new eco-city called Dongtan on the island of Chongming, suburbanization projects, and the Shanghai World Expo, JulieSze interrogates Chinese, European, and American 'eco-desire' and the eco-technological fantasies that underlie contemporary development of global cities and mega-suburbs. In doing so, she challenges readers to rethink how cities must undergo alterationsto become true 'eco-cities.' Sze frames her analysis of these case studies in the context of the problems of global economic change and climate crisis, and she explores the flows, fears, and fantasies of Pacific Rim politics that shaped plans for Dongtan. She looks at the flow of pollution from Asia to the United States (ten billion pounds of airborne pollutants annually). Simultaneously, she considers the flow of financial and political capital for eco-city and ecological development between elite powerstructures in the UK and China, and charts how climate change discussions align with US fears of China's ascendancy and the related demise of the American Century. Ultimately, Fantasy Islands examines how fears and fantasies about China and historical and political power change the American imagination."--Provided by publisher.
The Islands
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Author : William Wall
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Release Date : 2017-12-04
The Islands written by William Wall and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-04 with Fiction categories.
WINNER OF THE 2017 DRUE HEINZ LITERATURE PRIZE Selected by David Gates William Wall is the first international winner of the Drue Heinz Literature Prize. “Suddenly I see weeks that are like years stretch out before me. Islands are, more than anything else, places of deprivation.” Jeannie, one of the sisters featured in The Islands, comes to this realization at the age of six or seven, as her father leaves their island home yet again to work on his latest book. In this collection of interconnected stories, the beautiful and ravaging forces of sea and land collide with the forces of human nature, through isolation and family, love and loss, madness and revelation. The stories follow the lives of two sisters and the people who come and go in their lives, much like the tides. Dominated by the tragic loss of a third sister at a young age, their family spirals out of control. We witness three stages of the sisters’ lives, each taking place on an island—in southwest Ireland, southern England, and the Bay of Naples. Beautifully and sparsely written, the stories deeply evoke landscape and character, and are suffused with a keen eye for detail and metaphor.
Talking Like Children
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Author : Elise Berman
language : en
Publisher: Oxf Studies in Anthropology of
Release Date : 2019
Talking Like Children written by Elise Berman and has been published by Oxf Studies in Anthropology of this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Talking Like Children is a series of captivating stories that show how age comes to be. Elise Berman analyzes adoption negotiations, efforts to keep food, and debates about supposed child abuse. In these situations, age differences emerge through the decisions people make, the emotions they feel, and the power they gain.
Amazing Islands 100 Places That Will Boggle Your Mind
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Author : Sabrina Weiss
language : en
Publisher: Our Amazing World
Release Date : 2020-06
Amazing Islands 100 Places That Will Boggle Your Mind written by Sabrina Weiss and has been published by Our Amazing World this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06 with Islands categories.
A fact-filled, colourful celebration of island life, achievements and diversity Discover 100 of the planet's most magical islands - their wildlife, trees, diversity, people, treasures and more - in this beautifully illustrated book. Islands are amazing. On the Galapagos islands, Charles Darwin learnt how bird species evolved over time. In China, there is a natural island that is home to an incredible giant bookshop. On the Norwegian island of Svalbard, there is a vault built into the mountainside that contains seeds of the world's food plants to protect them in the event of a global crisis. South Georgia Island in the Atlantic Ocean has seen many scientific expeditions, including the journey of Sir Ernest Shackleton... There is lots more to discover in this stunning book that celebrates island life, achievements and diversity.
The Islands At The End Of The World
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Author : Austin Aslan
language : en
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Release Date : 2014-08-05
The Islands At The End Of The World written by Austin Aslan and has been published by Wendy Lamb Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-05 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
In this fast-paced survival story set in Hawaii, electronics fail worldwide, the islands become completely isolated, and a strange starscape fills the sky. Leilani and her father embark on a nightmare odyssey from Oahu to their home on the Big Island. Leilani’s epilepsy holds a clue to the disaster, if only they can survive as the islands revert to earlier ways. A powerful story enriched by fascinating elements of Hawaiian ecology, culture, and warfare, this captivating and dramatic debut from Austin Aslan is the first of two novels. The author has a master’s degree in tropical conservation biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Praise for Islands at the End of the World: “A riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home.”--School Library Journal, Starred "Aslan’s debut honors Hawaii’s unique cultural strengths--family ties and love of home, amplified by geography and history--while remaining true to a genre that affirms the mysterious grandeur of the universe waiting to be discovered."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Aslan’s debut is a riveting tale of belonging, family, overcoming perceived limitations, and finding a home."--School Library Journal, Starred
Evolution In Hawaii
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Author : National Academy of Sciences
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2004-02-10
Evolution In Hawaii written by National Academy of Sciences and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-10 with Science categories.
As both individuals and societies, we are making decisions today that will have profound consequences for future generations. From preserving Earth's plants and animals to altering our use of fossil fuels, none of these decisions can be made wisely without a thorough understanding of life's history on our planet through biological evolution. Companion to the best selling title Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science, Evolution in Hawaii examines evolution and the nature of science by looking at a specific part of the world. Tracing the evolutionary pathways in Hawaii, we are able to draw powerful conclusions about evolution's occurrence, mechanisms, and courses. This practical book has been specifically designed to give teachers and their students an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of evolution using exercises with real genetic data to explore and investigate speciation and the probable order in which speciation occurred based on the ages of the Hawaiian Islands. By focusing on one set of islands, this book illuminates the general principles of evolutionary biology and demonstrate how ongoing research will continue to expand our knowledge of the natural world.