The Ocean Book
how endangered are our seas?
$55.66
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
2 January 2019
Summary
Dive into the Depths: An Oceanography & Conservation Journey
Beautifully designed with clear and informative diagrams and illustrations, this fascinating book presents the latest research in oceanography and conservation.
Consider all that the oceans do for us – stabilising the climate by constantly exchanging heat with the atmosphere, absorbing heat and CO2, controlling the weather and slowing global warming. Through wind farms tidal power, they also pr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857844774 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857844776 |
| Author: | Esther Gonstalla |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Green Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 2 January 2019 |
| Weight: | 580g |
| Dimensions: | 280mm x 208mm x 12mm |
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Critics Review
I recommend this book. You will be drawn in by its informative graphic design & the seriousness of the data with up-to-date accounts of ocean issues, from overfishing to plastics and renewable energy. – Prof Daniel Pauly, University of British ColumbiaGonstalla draws on hundreds of academic sources… distilling thousands of words into succinct and compelling images. * Rob Lowe, Eden Magazine *
This book is a masterpiece - simple comprehensive graphics & concise explanations on the complex subject of the Ocean.
* Prof Axel Timmermann, Pusan National University *This book aims to raise awareness as widely as possible by explaining the issue of ocean conservation in remarkably clear terms- appealing to our sense of responsibility. It is thus particularly timely * H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco *Cleverly designed infographics and well-researched data offer a comprehensive if disturbing overview of the state of our oceans. A must if you care about what’s happening, and want to do something about it.
* Craig Bennett, CEO of the Wildlife Trust *The ocean sustains all life. Understanding how it works and how we are affecting it is vital for securing our future. The Ocean Book provides the full briefing. – Dr Tony Juniper CBE, environmentalist and author of What’s really happening to our planet?With informative diagrams and good reference to facts, this book explores the impacts of human activities on both marine and atmospheric systems providing an introduction to sustainability and marine science. * Emma Lamb, International Marine Environmental consultant *About The Author
Esther Gonstalla
Esther Gonstalla is the award-winning designer of The Atom Book, which was commended for her use of infographics to make facts beautiful. She has worked for numerous publications, including National Geographic.
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