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Living On Earth
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The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith's three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, examined the evolution of sentience...
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The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith's three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020.<br/>Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, examined the evolution of sentience in Other Minds. In Metazoa he asked how that consciousness shaped and was shaped by animal bodies. Now, in Living on Earth, he takes that line of questioning a step further, asking, how has life shaped and been shaped by our planet?<br/><br/>He explores the last living stromatolite fields, examples of how cyanobacteria from the sea first began colonising the land and belching oxygen into the atmosphere as they photosynthesised the sun's light. Oxygen meant life, and so began a riotous tangle of coevolution between plants and new animals. And then, in our own evolutionary line, an initially unremarkable mammal changed in new ways, forming societies and technologies. This led eventually to change to the atmosphere itself, as carbon that was buried and transformed to oil was deliberately burned with life-derived oxygen, to power the elaborate world of humanity.<br/><br/>Humans belong to the infinitely complex system that is the Earth, and our minds are products of that system, but they are also an acting force within it. We are creatures of Earth, and we hold Earth's future in our hands.
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Lost Wonders
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Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth's sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years - a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What does it mean to live in such a time? A...
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<p>Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth's sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years - a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What does it mean to live in such a time? And what exactly do we lose when a species goes extinct?<br/><br/>In <i>Lost Wonders</i> author and journalist Tom Lathan tells the stories of ten species that have lived, died out and been declared extinct since the turn of the twenty-first century. In a series of fascinating encounters with subjects that are now nowhere to be found on Earth - from giant tortoises to minuscule snails the size of sesame seeds, from ocean-hopping trees to fish that wag their tails like puppies - Lathan brings these lost wonders briefly back to life and gives us a tantalising glimpse of what we have lost within our own lifetime.<br/><br/>Drawing on the personal recollections of the people who studied these species, as well as those who tried but ultimately failed to save them, <i>Lost Wonders</i> is an intimate portrait of the species that have only recently vanished from our world and an urgent warning to hold on all the more tightly to those now slipping from our grasp.</p>
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The Ultimate Guide To The Constellations And Planets
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This is a highly practical guide to identifying the constellations and the stars that comprise them. Geoffrey Cornelius, astronomy expert and teacher, brings star-watching vividly to life by conveying the rich symbolic significance that the heavens assumed in many cultures, from the Babylonians to ...
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This is a highly practical guide to identifying the constellations and the stars that comprise them. Geoffrey Cornelius, astronomy expert and teacher, brings star-watching vividly to life by conveying the rich symbolic significance that the heavens assumed in many cultures, from the Babylonians to the ancient Greeks. Master star navigation by building your knowledge rather than relying on technology. "Signpost charts" make finding stars easy. Assuming no prior knowledge of astronomy, the book concentrates on features that can be made out with the naked eye or binoculars. All 88 Major and Minor Constellations, and the planets, included. Along with beautiful 4-colour illustrations of each, and the myths and legends behind hundreds of individual stars, lose yourself in the magic of the night sky. Plan your year around the unmissable celestial moments with the "full-sky maps" that show which constellations are viewable and where, every month. Whether you're a budding astronomer looking to deepen your understanding, or an astrologer hoping to learn more about the ancient myths that were formed in the sky, you'll find everything you need in this comprehensive introduction.
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Arboretum Poster Book
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These stunning posters from Katie Scott's bestselling Arboretum are perfect for pinning on your walls. This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's bestselling Arboretum, created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Featuring beautiful tree...
<p><b>These stunning posters from Katie Scott's bestselling <i>Arboretum</i> are perfect for pinning on your walls.</b><br/><br/>This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's bestselling <i>Arboretum</i>, created in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Featuring beautiful trees from around the world including majestic redwoods and fragrant apple blossoms, this is a stunning collection of prints.<br/><br/>The posters are double-sided, with the reverse showing a black-and-white, annotated version of the full-colour illustration.</p>
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Lonely Planet Kids The Rocks Book
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Get ready to rock with this complete guide to minerals, gemstones and rocks around the world. Packed with amazing facts and knowledge, kids will discover what our planet is made of - there's even an epic directory of almost every type of stone including amphibolite, zoizite, diamonds, and more. Com...
<p>Get ready to rock with this complete guide to minerals, gemstones and rocks around the world. Packed with amazing facts and knowledge, kids will discover what our planet is made of - there's even an epic directory of almost every type of stone including amphibolite, zoizite, diamonds, and more. Come explore the ground beneath our feet - let's go!</p><p> </p><p>What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? <i>The Rocks Book </i>has all the answers for curious readers, budding geologists - and petrologists! This comprehensive guide leaves no stone unturned and covers every topic imaginable, from investigating the many different varieties of rock, to learning about rocks from space, and even sharing tips on how to collect rocks sustainably. Our world is a rocky planet - to know its rocks is to know the Earth. There's no better introduction for kids than this.</p><p> </p><p>Inside <i><strong>The Rocks Book</strong></i>:</p><ul><li><strong>An incredible breadth of knowledge about the planet's many rocks and minerals </strong>written in an engaging and informative way for children and grown-ups alike</li><li><strong>Rocks around the world are explored continent by continent</strong> across North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Oceania, Antarctica, and even Under the Sea</li><li><strong>Fun sections and features</strong> including <i>Rock Detectives </i>and <i>How to be a Rock Hound,</i> keep kids entertained and aid learning</li><li><strong>Fascinating 'Directory of Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones' provides in-depth coverage</strong> of gold, sapphires, sandstone, and many more</li><li><strong>Written by Nancy Dickmann</strong>, author of Lonely Planet Kids' <i>Amazing Night Sky Atlas</i> and <i>Amazing Ancient History Atlas</i></li></ul><p> </p><p>Find out what the world is made of, from top to bottom, with <i>The Rocks Book</i> - the latest addition to Lonely Planet Kids' <i>The Fact Book </i>series. This is the ultimate study of rocks for geology-loving kids and the perfect gift for curious children who love to learn about our planet. </p><p><br/><strong>About Lonely Planet Kids</strong>: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!</p>
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