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As a young child in a densely populated suburb of Rotterdam, Li An Phoa is amazed by the wilderness around the house – the moss between the pavement tiles and the herons in the ditches. As a twenty-……続きを見る

This book examines the economic costs and benefits of the ecological restoration of estuaries, utilizing case studies from South Africa. Estuaries are important ecosystems from both an ecological an……続きを見る

Este livro tem o objetivo de perpetuar a história das conquistas sociais e ambientais protagonizadas pela organização ativista Liga Ambiental, por universidades e por cidadãos paranaenses. Os esforç……続きを見る

"A stunning and important book. It tells a sweeping tale of folly, greed, ignorance, injustice, and unintended consequences. We all should heed its lessons." ーDavid Baron, award-winning author of ……続きを見る

This book presents a novel examination of transboundary water governance, drawing on global case studies and applying new theoretical approaches. Excessive consumption and degradation of natural res……続きを見る

A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world’s rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystems From the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earth’s rivers carve through landsca……続きを見る

Most people only consider the Mississippi River when they cross it or when it inconveniently abandons its banks. But every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported by towboats on the river. I……続きを見る

From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the grand Mississippi to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination a……続きを見る

Rivers are not mere geographical features; they are conduits of history, carriers of culture, and architects of ecosystems. From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the sprawling deltas of the Am……続きを見る

"Our Majestic Rivers: Nature’s Lifelines" is an invitation to reflectionーa journey into the heart of landscapes, cultures, and the human spirit. As readers navigate these narratives, they are encou……続きを見る

These rivers are not just watercourses; they are the lifeblood of communities, shaping identities, economies, and daily existence. The characters in these stories are as diverse as the landscapes th……続きを見る

"Our Majestic Rivers: Nature’s Lifelines" is an invitation to embark on a literary voyageーone that mirrors the eternal journey of rivers. As we navigate these narratives, we become travelers along ……続きを見る

《碧波盪漾：世界河流大發現》是一本關於世界各地著名河流的專題書籍。本書以亞洲、歐洲、非洲和南美洲為主要範疇，介紹了這些地區的重要河流及其歷史背景、文化意義和環境特點。 書中首先介紹了亞洲著名的河流，……続きを見る

"A joy to read" Times Literary Supplement "[A] stirring and accessible history of the mighty Rhine" Irish Times "It's easy to be swept away by Deen's delightful prose" New Statesman **"**A beautiful……続きを見る

Discover the amazing flora and fauna of the Mississippi Riverーand the best ways to explore it, state by state! Did you know that one-quarter of all North American fish species are native to the Mis……続きを見る

In "The Hudson," Wallace Bruce presents a lyrical exploration of one of America's most iconic rivers, weaving together a rich tapestry of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural reflec……続きを見る

In "Tales of the Angler's Eldorado: New Zealand," Zane Grey transports readers to the enchanting landscapes of New Zealand, intertwining the thrill of fishing with vivid descriptions of the natural ……続きを見る

Travel Tales: Sea Stories ー The Ways of Water I have collected so many fascinating stories of traveling the World's waterways from tales of ocean-going travel by huge ocean liners, and cruise ships……続きを見る

Mega-Dams in World Literature reveals the varied effects of large dams on people and their environments as expressed in literary works, focusing on the shifting attitudes toward large dams that emer……続きを見る

After plans were announced for multiple dams in Mongolia's Selenge River watershed, award-winning author and veteran flyfishing guide Peter W. Fong was spurred to learn more about this remarkable ec……続きを見る

Chosen as Mississippi's 2025 Great Read for Adults by the Mississippi Center for the Book Mississippi rivers and creeks have shaped every aspect of the state’s geology, ecology, economy, settlement,……続きを見る

Centuries of mismanagement and destructive development have gravely harmed American waterways, with significant consequences for the ecosystems and communities built around them. But a range of pass……続きを見る

Explores the Southeast’s imperiled river systems and solutions for preserving them in the face of habitat loss, climate change, and extinction Southern Rivers, by award-winning nature writer and bio……続きを見る

River otters, black bears, and red foxes drink from its clear waters. Prickly pear cacti grow from the red shale cliffs that overlook it, while on the river near Bordentown lies the archeological re……続きを見る

Memory flows like a river, and it is through its constant flow that we come into being. Twelve of our most exciting contemporary writers consider the subject of rivers and how they shape us througho……続きを見る

The Big Sandy River and its two main tributaries, the Tug and Levisa forks, drain nearly two million mountainous acres in the easternmost part of Kentucky. For generations, the only practical means ……続きを見る

A sweeping cultural history, The Kentucky River reflects the rich tapestry of life along the banks. Flowing with tales of river ghosts and hidden treasures lying in the backwaters, the book records ……続きを見る

Cutting a wide east-west swath from the Appalachian foothills to the heart of the western Kentucky coalfields, the Green River valley extends from below the Tennessee border in the south to the Ohio……続きを見る

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MUDLARKING 'An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail' Katherine May 'A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of huma……続きを見る

This book challenges conventional notions of the Anthropocene and champions the Hydrocene: the Age of Water. It presents the Hydrocene as a disruptive, conceptual epoch and curatorial theory, emphas……続きを見る