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“[Harvey] may have created a new literary genre: science travel writing . . . travelogue, autobiography, history, and even fantasy romp alongside the biology” (Quill & Quire). When biologist Brian H……続きを見る

In Desert Fishing Lessons, aquatic ecologist Adam Kerezsy takes you on a rollicking journey through Australia's arid-zone waterways and shows us that have much to learn from healthy desert rivers an……続きを見る

A study of the impact of flooding on the ancient city during the classical period. While the remains of its massive aqueducts serve as tangible reminders of Rome’s efforts to control its supply of d……続きを見る

September 1979. When thirty-something Peter Rowlands loaded up his Landcruiser and took canoe Dimples to join his friend Hal Marsden on a paddling adventure in northern BC’s backcountry, he never ex……続きを見る

At a time when the Colorado River and all those who depend on it are in peril, this urgent book offers "both a love song and a paean of regret to America's most spectacular river" (Denver Post) and ……続きを見る

“We are matter and long to be received by an Earth that conceived us, which accepts and reconstitutes us, its children, each of us, without exception, every one. The journey is long, and then we sta……続きを見る

Telford's plan, to connect Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy with each other and the sea, was a huge undertaking which brought civil engineering to the Highlands on a heroic scale. Deep in the Hig……続きを見る

"We know of no better account, from the inside, of steamboating." -American Historical Review, 1909 "It is impossible to read of such devil-may-care steamboating without a regret that there is none ……続きを見る

¡Descubre un mundo de aprendizaje y diversión con "Aventuras Geográficas: Explorando Nuestro Mundo"! Únete a Martina, Luis y Sofía en un emocionante viaje a través de la Isla del Mapa Misterioso, do……続きを見る

A captivating journey along the iconic River Po and through Italian history, society and culture. 'Delightful... A wonderful cornucopia of history' TLS 'Uncovers the Po's fascinating history' Guardi……続きを見る

A companion title to the best-selling The Fire Wombat, this is the story of Myrtle, a small turtle who, by heading uphill, tells the other animals that a flood is coming. Myrtle the turtle knows eve……続きを見る

A sweeping history of the Mississippi Riverーand the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America. The Mississippi River lies at the heart of America, an undeniable life for……続きを見る

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

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

First Published in 1984, this 40th Anniversary Edition of Youghiogheny is Revised and Expanded with a Beautiful New Cover Turbulent rapids and wild shorelines of the Youghiogheny River highlight nat……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 an award-winning journalist and river raft guide, “a must-read for anyone who loves rivers or is concerned about the future of the West” (Outside magazine). The Green River, the most significan……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

In 'Canyons of the Colorado', John Wesley Powell explores the stunning landscapes of the American West through his vivid descriptions of the canyons along the Colorado River. Powell's writing is bot……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

The Boundless River takes the reader into a unique world ‒ the twilight zone between fact and fiction, science and imagination ‒ and on a journey which moves effortlessly from a time in prehistory, ……続きを見る

Embarque em uma emocionante aventura na companhia do corajoso Heitor, um menino cheio de curiosidade e bondade. Junte-se a ele enquanto explora uma floresta encantada, conhece personagens encantador……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