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  • Travel Tales: Sea Stories — The Ways of Water

    True Travel Tales

    de Michael Brein ...
    Series series True Travel Tales
    Travel Tales: Sea Stories — The Ways of WaterI 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 to even sailboats. Indeed, if you expand the notion of travel along the World's waterways as well to include some of the Planet's most famous rivers, and if you consider the huge variety of means of ... Leer más

    $104 MXN

  • Restoring Life in Running Waters

    Better Biological Monitoring

    Despite nearly three decades of efforts intended to protect the nation's waters, and some success against certain forms of chemical and organic contamination, many of our nation's waterways continue to be seriously degraded. The call of the 1972 Clean Water Act -- "to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters" -- remains unanswered.Restoring Life ... Leer más

    $436 MXN

  • Immersion

    The Science and Mystery of Freshwater Mussels

    "This is nature writing at its best." —E.O. Wilson"Eloquent treatise...Landis's book is as much call to action as paean to mesmerizing molluscs." —Nature"Rich, accurate, and moving." —New Scientist"A lyrical love letter to the imperiled freshwater mussel." —ScienceAbbie Gascho Landis first fell for freshwater mussels while submerged in an Alabama creek, her pregnan... ... Leer más

    $436 MXN

  • Revitalizing Urban Waterway Communities

    Streams of Environmental Justice

    Series series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
    The revitalizing and restoration of rivers, creeks and streams is a major focus of urban conservation activity throughout North America and Europe. This book presents models and examples for organizing multiple stakeholders for purposes of waterway revitalization—if not restoration—within a context of fairness and environmental justice.After decades of neglect and misuse the challenge of cleaning ... Leer más

    $899 MXN

  • Silver Bream

    Britain’s most neglected freshwater fish

    de Mark Everard ...
    This book is dedicated to the Silver Bream, a fish too long neglected by anglers, wildlife enthusiasts and science.In fact, this is the first book ever devoted to this freshwater fish.Scientist, author and broadcaster Dr Mark Everard introduces the biology of the silver bream, angling for this fish, and its diverse social quirks and values. ... Leer más

    $536 MXN

  • Ruffe

    The spiky little freshwater ruffian

    de Mark Everard ...
    This book is dedicated to the spiky little freshwater ruffian known better as the ruffe, pope, 'tommy ruffe' and other local names.A fascinating little fish, the ruffe is long overdue a book all of its own. Much loved by many anglers, ruffe can also be problematic when introduced beyond their native range.Scientist, author and broadcaster Dr Mark Everard details fascinating aspects of the biology, ... Leer más

    $536 MXN

  • History of the Connecticut River, A

    de Wick Griswold ...
    Paddle from Enfield Rapids to Long Island Sound and travel down one of America's most famous waterways, the Connecticut River. Its calm waters conceal an unruly past, where native tribes lost ground to Dutch and English colonists who vied for the river's immense economic power. The skyline of Hartford looms on the western shore, with the gold dome of the capitol as a remnant of this robust economy ... Leer más

    $208 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Rivers and Streams of England

    Exploring England's Waterways: A Journey Through Nature, History, and Culture

    de A. G. Bradley ...
    In "The Rivers and Streams of England," A. G. Bradley presents a comprehensive exploration of England's waterways, intertwining environmental analysis with rich cultural history. Through a narrative that seamlessly blends meticulous research with vivid prose, Bradley captures the essence of each river and stream, illuminating their ecological significance and the ways they have shaped human ... Leer más

    $39 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • A Year on the River

    A Boater’s Guide to Growing, Foraging, Storing and Cooking

    de Fiona Sims ...
    A seasonal guide to food and cooking, including over 40 delicious recipes, for all those that live on or near the water.The demands of a postage stamp galley are different to the home kitchen; you have to be organised and planning is key. But there's no need to continually reach for the can-opener. For anyone living with a tiny boat kitchen, but with an appetite for fresh, interesting and ... Leer más

    $318 MXN

  • Rivers in Rock

    Elora Gorge Field Companion and Natural History

    This richly illustrated book is both a visitor’s guide to one of southwestern Ontario’s most striking landforms – the Elora Gorge on the Upper Grand River – and a thorough, accessible introduction to its natural and recent human history.The book introduces rivers that flow in bedrock, between rock walls and through precipitous gorges, unlike the subdued terrain that the last Ice Age bequeathed ... Leer más

    $249 MXN

  • The Kentucky River

    Series series Ohio River Valley Series
    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 the myths and events the river has spawned. Bill Ellis also celebrates the Kentucky's influence on such figures as writer Wendell Berry and painter Paul Sawyier.Beginning with an intriguing overview of ... Leer más

    $545 MXN

  • De grenzeloze rivier

    Verhalen uit het rijk van de Rijn

    de Mathijs Deen ...
    In De grenzeloze rivier neemt Mathijs Deen, net als in zijn veelgeprezen boeken De Wadden en Over oude wegen, de lezer mee in zijn unieke wereld: het schemergebied tussen feit en fictie, wetenschap en verbeelding. 'Stel dat de rivier een personage is, dan heeft hij ook een geboorte en een dood. Vertel me hoe hij is ontstaan.' Die vraag stelt Mathijs Deen op een zonnige septemberdag aan zijn ... Leer más

    $329 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • 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... ... Leer más

    $174 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Wild Mississippi

    A State-by-State Guide to the River's Natural Wonders

    Discover the amazing flora and fauna of the Mississippi River—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 Mississippi? Or that it shelters 300 species of birds during seasonal migrations? The Mississippi River runs through the heart of the nation, shaping its history and identity. But few of us understand its ... Leer más

    $220 MXN

  • Ice Rivers

    de Jemma Wadham ...
    Longlisted for the Wainwright PrizeShortlisted for the Richard Jeffries AwardThe story of one woman's passion for glaciersAs one of the world's leading glaciologists, Professor Jemma Wadham has devoted her career to the glaciers that cover one-tenth of the Earth's land surface. Today, however, these 'ice rivers' are in peril. High up in the Alps, Andes and Himalaya, once-indomitable glaciers are ... Leer más

    $247 MXN

  • Following the River Camel

    de John Neale ...
    The River Camel, for much of its length, is arguably in the fi rst division of the most beautiful and interesting waterways in the West Country. This fascinating book, with its infectious and easily readable text, carries the reader on a colourful journey of discovery, from the river's quiet beginnings near Davidstow, through varying riverscapes, under bridges old and new, and past interesting ... Leer más

    $183 MXN

  • The Politics of Climate Change and Uncertainty in India

    This book brings together diverse perspectives concerning uncertainty and climate change in India. Uncertainty is a key factor shaping climate and environmental policy at international, national and local levels. Climate change and events such as cyclones, floods, droughts and changing rainfall patterns create uncertainties that planners, resource managers and local populations are regularly ... Leer más

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  • Aventuras Geográficas: Explorando Nuestro Mundo!

    de Daysi Santos ...
    ¡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, donde la geografía cobra vida de la mano de Mapito, un mapa mágico con ojos chispeantes.En este libro lleno de color y sorpresas, los niños explorarán continentes vibrantes, se sumergirán en los océanos ... Leer más

    $86 MXN

  • Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Through Time

    de Paul Hindle ...
    Series series Through Time
    The canal received its Act of Parliament in 1791, and was opened from Bolton and Bury to Salford in 1797. The canal never reached Manchester. It was connected to the River Irwell in 1808 and to the rest of the canal system in 1838. The canal is just over 15 miles long, and has three arms radiating out from Nob End in Little Lever; all seventeen locks are on the Salford arm. The canal principally ... Leer más

    $215 MXN

  • The Atchafalaya River Basin

    History and Ecology of an American Wetland

    In this comprehensive, one-volume reference, Nature Conservancy scientist Bryan P. Piazza poses five key questions:—What is the Atchafalaya River Basin?—Why is it important?—How have its hydrology and natural habitats been managed?—What is its current state?—How do we ensure its survival?For more than five centuries, the Atchafalaya River Basin has captured the flow of the Mississippi River, ... Leer más

    $317 MXN

  • The Freshwater Imperative

    A Research Agenda

    This volume summarizes the two-year effort of a working group of leading aquatic scientists sponsored by NSF, EPA, NASA, TVA, and NOAA to identify research opportunities and frontiers in freshwater sciences for this decade and beyond. The research agenda outlined focuses on issues of water availability, aquatic ecosystem integrity, and human health and safety. It is a consensus document that has ... Leer más

    $361 MXN

  • The Mekong: A Socio-legal Approach to River Basin Development

    Series series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
    An international river basin is an ecological system, an economic thoroughfare, a geographical area, a font of life and livelihoods, a geopolitical network and, often, a cultural icon. It is also a socio-legal phenomenon. This book is the first detailed study of an international river basin from a socio-legal perspective. The Mekong River Basin, which sustains approximately 70 million people ... Leer más

    $1,383 MXN

  • Salmon

    A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate

    "Henry David Thoreau wrote, 'Who hears the fishes when they cry?' Maybe we need to go down to the river bank and try to listen."In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing in his long and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, best-selling author of Salt and Cod, The Big Oyster, 1968, and Milk, among many others, employs his signature multi-century storytelling and ... Leer más

    $199 MXN

  • Rivers of North America

    Rivers of North America, Second Edition features new updates on rivers included in the first edition, as well as brand new information on additional rivers. This new edition expands the knowledge base, providing readers with a broader comparative approach to understand both the common and distinct attributes of river networks. The first edition addressed the three primary disciplines of river ... Leer más

    $2,751 MXN