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  • Unruly Waters

    How Mountain Rivers and Monsoons Have Shaped South Asia's History

    by Sunil Amrith ...
    A bold new perspective on the history of South Asia, telling its story through its climate, and the long quest to tame its watersSouth Asia's history has been shaped by its waters. In Unruly Waters, historian Sunil Amrith reimagines this history through the stories of its rains, rivers, coasts, rivers and seas - and of the weather-watchers and engineers, mapmakers and farmers who have sought to ... Read more

    $98.19 HKD

  • Witness to Water

    One Photographer's Mission to Defend the Colorado River

    A breathtaking journey down the lifeblood of the American WestFrom the crystalline headwaters of the Rocky Mountains to its shocking demise in a foamy, polluted pit in the Sonoran Desert, the Colorado River’s story is one of both epic beauty and profound loss.In this deeply personal and visually stunning narrative, acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride sets out to document the ... Read more

    $123.99 HKD

  • How To Read Water

    A must-have for all nature lovers - perfect reading for wild swimming this summer

    Learn how to read the clues and signs of water with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation----------'A wonderful read . . . It's one of those books that gives you a new pair of eyes to see the world in a different way. I've been transported by it . . . You'll love every minute, the writing is absolutely ... Read more

    $106.49 HKD

  • Taming the Flood

    Rivers, Wetlands and the Centuries-Old Battle Against Flooding

    ‘Exquisitely written’ Sunday TimesBeautifully written and magnificently illustrated with photographs, line drawings and maps, this book serves both as a celebration of the richness of the British countryside, and as a warning of the legacy of loss and destruction we could so easily leave to future generations.In recent years the Somerset Levels suffered from the worst flooding in over twenty years ... Read more

    $87.29 HKD

  • Oceans - The Deep Blue Sea

    Fun Facts and Pictures for Kids

    Series series Oceanography for Kids
    As children read a book about oceans, they will be able to see all of the animals and plants that live in the water. They can begin to create their own pictures of sea life, placing them in an ocean that they imagine. The book can be used for school projects to get ideas that are related to science and Earth. Children can also use the information to come up with ideas about new animals that might ... Read more

    $39.08 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Amur River

    Between Russia and China

    by Colin Thubron ...
    In his eightieth year, Colin Thubron takes a dramatic and often treacherous journey from the Amur's secret source to its giant mouth, covering almost 3,000 miles.'Thubron on top form. Richly detailed, immaculately written and full of insights and encounters that bring a complex corner of the world to life' MICHAEL PALINRising in the Mongolian mountains and flowing through Siberia to the Pacific, ... Read more

    $111.99 HKD

  • The Great Western Divide

    A History with Crow, Coyote, Chaos and God

    by John Spivey ...
    Imagine a night long campfire somewhere on the Kaweah River surrounded by, among others, Lao Tsu, Joseph Campbell, Clarence King (the first man to map the Great Western Divide), and Chappo, the last chief of the Potwisha. Hanging around the fringes, between the light and the dark, are Coyote and Crow. These are the spirits that inform the book as it continually poses the question, “Who are we ... Read more

    $78.31 HKD

  • The River Isbourne

    In the Service of Mankind

    by Mike Lovatt ...
    Series series River
    Below the northern face of Cleeve Hill, a spring brings water to the surface. Here, the River Isbourne begins its journey. Within a matter of feet, the water is put to its first use by mankind. This book is a record of how, over the last thousand years, a small country river has been put to use by the local communities. The most common use of the river has been for watermills, with twenty-two ... Read more

    $84.89 HKD

  • Searching for Home Waters

    A Brook Trout Pilgrimage

    The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is an iconic species among fly anglers and cold-water conservationists in eastern North America. This fish registers as a powerful symbol for its beauty and its imagery in art and literature. Its presence also tells us a great deal about the health of the larger environment. When an angler has a brook trout in hand, there is confidence that the water is ... Read more

    $295.69 HKD

  • River Frome

    From Source to Sea

    by Steve Wallis ...
    Series series River
    The River Frome in Dorset flows for some 30 miles from the chalk uplands of central Dorset into Poole Harbour near Wareham. Its source is St John's Well in the village of Evershot, and from here it flows through some of Dorset's most scenic and historic landscapes. The river passes a wide variety of settlements, including the county town of Dorchester, the Saxon walled town of Wareham, and ... Read more

    $84.89 HKD

  • The Importance of the Columbia & Rio Grande Rivers | American Geography Grade 5 | Children's Geography & Cultures Books

    There is a curious fact between the Columbia and the Rio Grande Rivers. One flows south while the other flows west. In this book, you will learn the historic and current importance of these rivers. In doing so, you will also review on what you learned about the expeditions of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Grab a copy and start reading today. ... Read more

    $39.08 HKD

  • Canal Boat Lives

    by Gill Shaw ...
    Britain’s canals were largely built during the Industrial Revolution to move goods around the country. In time, this network linked the major cities, taking the narrowboats and their cargoes into the heart of urban areas. Today, the canals have been largely converted to leisure use but growing numbers of people are also turning to canals as places to live. Today’s increasingly expensive and dense ... Read more

    $103.29 HKD

  • The Salton Sea

    An Account of Harriman’s Fight with the Colorado River

    by George Kennan ...
    In 1903, the US government tried to stop diversion of Colorado River water for use in the Imperial Valley. For that reason, and to bypass increased silting at the original intake, the California Development Company but a canal head in Mexico. A series of floods in 1905 destroyed a temporary dam and eroded the new canal intake. Water then rushed into the Imperial Canal-Alamo River system, allowing ... Read more

    $31.22 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Make You Mine: Dumont Bachelors 1 (A sexy romantic comedy of second chances)

    by Macy Beckett ...
    Series Book 2 - Dumont Bachelors
    Welcome to the Louisiana Bayou and the world of Macy Beckett's series, where hopeful hearts will go to great lengths to change their luck in love... Fans of Jill Shalvis, Carly Phillips and Rachel Gibson will love Macy's sexy heat and humour!For ninety-nine years, every man in the Dumont family has remained a perpetual bachelor. Residents of Cedar Bayou, Louisiana, whisper about a voodoo hex cast ... Read more

    $77.49 HKD

  • The Green River of Kentucky

    Series series Kentucky Bicentennial Bookshelf
    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 River in the north. The Green River of Kentucky presents a picture of the unity and diversity of the people living in the Green River valley.Helen Bartter Crocker finds that each generation of its ... Read more

    $185.99 HKD

  • The Danube Empire

    An Environmental History of Habsburg State Building and Civic Engagement

    Series Book 31 - Intersections
    In the nineteenth century, changes to the environment, driven by ideology, natural forces, and burgeoning fossil fuel power, shifted the course of the Habsburg Empire. Along the Danube—Europe’s second longest river—hydraulic engineering projects ranging from bridges to embankments and shipping hubs affected the river’s dynamics, as did new activities related to trade, industrialization, sanitation ... Read more

    $247.49 HKD

  • The Giant Otter

    Giants of the Amazon

    "T he charisma of these huge, Amazonian ' river people ' burns through even the most factual descriptions, emphasi z ed by an abundance of photographs. " — BBC WildlifeThe aptly named giant otter is exceptionally well adapted to life in rivers, lakes and wetlands in tropical South America. Known in Spanish as lob... ... Read more

    $95.99 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Travels on the St. Johns River

    A selection of writings from naturalists John and William Bartram, who explored Florida in 1765In 1765 father and son naturalists John and William Bartram explored the St. Johns River Valley in Florida, a newly designated British territory and subtropical wonderland. They collected specimens and recorded extensive observations of the region’s plants, animals, geography, ecology, and Native ... Read more

    $141.29 HKD

  • Ríos, estuarios y deltas del mundo y sus ecosistemas

    Un atlas desde el Amazonas y el Mekong hasta el Ebro y el Misisipi

    Desde el Amazonas y el Mekong hasta el Ebro y el Misisipi, los ríos de la Tierra esculpen paisajes antes de desembocar en los mares del mundo a través de deltas y estuarios.Su inexorable flujo transporta sedimentos y es el sustento de toda suerte de ecosistemas y comunidades. Más que ningún otro elemento de la superficie terrestre, los ríos, estuarios y deltas son de vital importancia para nuestro ... Read more

    $278.00 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Watercycle (Streams, Rivers, Lakes and Oceans): 2nd Grade Science Workbook | Children's Earth Sciences Books Edition

    Where do waters in streams and rivers go? Where do oceans lead to? These are important questions that need good answers. Luckily, there are resources – like this book – that have been designed especially for 2nd graders. Big words and systems have been cleverly reworded to make sure that even the young ones would understand them on their own. Such simplicity leads to a spike in the interest of ... Read more

    $31.25 HKD

  • River Medway

    by Clive Holden ...
    Series series River
    The River Medway travels through the highly populated areas of Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone and Tonbridge, among a number of other smaller towns and villages. Married to the Thames, the Medway has a rich and varied history. Ancient sites are plentiful along the River Medway; Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman evidence can all be found. Two military battles have also been named after the river: the ... Read more

    $97.69 HKD

  • The Last White Ruby

    by Ronnie Smith ...
    A poetry collection inspired by Ronnie Smith's experiences living and working in the polar regions as an aviator and commander for the US Air Force resupplying US scientific research stations. Anything but routine, Smith brings the surreal landscapes and flying phenomena to the reader through his keen sensitivity to the human condition, ever ready to adapt to an environment fraught with danger, ... Read more

    $23.41 HKD

  • Histoire d'un ruisseau

    Series series Écrire la nature
    L'histoire d'un ruisseau, même de celui qui naît et se perd dans la mousse, est l'histoire de l'infini. ... Read more

    $52.45 HKD

  • The Romance of Insect Life: Interesting Descriptions of The Strange and Curious in the Insect World

    by Edmund Selous ...
    Welcome to the enthralling world of The Romance of Insect Life by Edmund Selous, where the intricate wonders of the insect kingdom unfold in captivating detail, inviting readers to explore the hidden marvels of nature.Embark on a fascinating journey through the pages of this remarkable book as you delve into the extraordinary lives of insects, each page bursting with intriguing plot points and ... Read more

    $7.75 HKD or Free with Kobo Plus