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  • A Mudlarking Year

    Finding Treasure in Every Season

    by Lara Maiklem ...
    FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MUDLARKING'An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail' Katherine May'A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience' Ian Mortimer'Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon. She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic gallivant through our past' Dan SnowFor over two decades, Lara Maiklem h... ... Read more

    RM 42.09

  • 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

    RM 49.89

  • Is a River Alive?

    The Instant Number One Sunday Times Bestseller

    SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2026From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere ma... ... Read more

    RM 109.39

  • The Severn Bore

    An Illustrated Guide

    by Chris Witts ...
    At numerous times throughout the year, thousands of people gather along the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire to see one of the wonders of the natural world. A combination of geography and high tides coincide to create the Severn Bore, a rare phenomenon and one of only about sixty river bores in the world. Due to the huge difference in tides, and the funnelling effect of the ever ... Read more

    RM 43.19

  • River Derwent

    From Sea to Source

    by H. C. Ivison ...
    Series series River
    The River Derwent in Cumbria is one of the fastest rivers in Europe. It is also one of the most beautiful, and it flows through fantastic and varied countryside from its source in the heart of the Lake District. The name Derwent translates as 'oak river' and/or 'river of oaks'; it is an ancient name. There is evidence of occupation and industry along the river from the Iron Age onwards, and ... Read more

    RM 43.19

  • Through Siberia (1914)

    "An enthralling story." Saturday Review, 1914."One of the most valuable and interesting books of travel that has been written on Siberia." Bulletin, 1915"The name of the author is a guarantee that the book is worth reading." American Geographical Society, 1915"His power as a graphic writer and unusually equipped observer finds full expression in his remarkably interesting book." The Bookseller, ... Read more

    RM 19.84

  • There and Back Again

    Restoring the Cromford Canal 1968-1988

    by Simon Stoker ...
    The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23 km) from Cromford to the Erewash Canal in Derbyshire, England with a branch to Pinxton. Built by William Jessop with the assistance of Benjamin Outram, its alignment included four tunnels and 14 locks. From Cromford it ran south following the 300-foot (91 m) contour line along the east side of the valley of the Derwent to Ambergate, where it turned eastwards ... Read more

    RM 43.19

  • The Paraná River Basin

    Managing Water Resources to Sustain Ecosystem Services

    Series series Earthscan Series on Major River Basins of the World
    This book provides insight into the hydrology, ecosystem services and management of water resources in the Paraná River basin, including the importance of water to the socio-economic development of the countries within the watershed.Running through Brazil. Paraguay and Argentina, the Paraná River and its watershed is home to some of South America's major population centers as well as important ... Read more

    RM 250.50

  • Newport Transporter Bridge and Industry Along the River

    by Jan Preece ...
    The Newport Transporter Bridge was built to meet the needs of industry which had grown to include the east bank of the Usk. Here, Jan Preece illustrates the history of this iconic local landmark from conception to the present day, looking at its unusual design, with only twelve others like it in the world that are still in use, and the impact it had on industry in the area. The stretch of the ... Read more

    RM 43.19

  • ¿Escasez de agua?

    Retos para la gestión de la cuenca del río Ica

    Seis artículos que abordan diferentes aspectos y problemáticas de la gestión del agua superficial y subterránea de la cuenca del río Ica. Actualmente, el Perú se encuentra ante una crisis de gobernabilidad en la gestión del agua, pues la demanda de este recurso ha aumentado, pero la oferta sigue siendo la misma o ha disminuido por la contaminación o el impacto del cambio climático en las cuencas. ... Read more

    RM 47.68 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Bark River Chronicles

    Stories from a Wisconsin Watershed

    The Bark River valley in southeastern Wisconsin is a microcosm of the state's - indeed, of the Great Lakes region's - natural and human history. "The Bark River Chronicles" reports one couple's journey by canoe from the river's headwaters to its confluence with the Rock River and several miles farther downstream to Lake Koshkonong. Along the way, it tells the stories of Ice Age glaciation, the ... Read more

    RM 39.79

  • The Water Vole Book

    by Hugh Warwick ...
    Series Book 13 - Nature Book Series
    Water voles are a newly endangered species. Through informative chapters ranging from the physiological and environmental to the water vole's inclusion in myth, legend, art and literature, The Water Vole Book is an ideal guide to its subject for all nature lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout with new photography and artwork. ... Read more

    RM 25.81 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • This River Beneath the Sky

    A Year on the Platte

    by Doreen Pfost ...
    Each spring, formations of sandhill cranes crisscross the skies along Nebraska’s Platte River in one of the last great migratory spectacles on the North American continent. From across the globe, tens of thousands of visitors gather to witness a land transformed, “wild with birds.” But the central Platte River system is witness to even more than this wondrous annual event. It is also an abiding ... Read more

    RM 54.29

  • Bridgewater Canal Through Time

    Series series Through Time
    Opened on 17 July 1761, the canal has a special place in history as the first to be built in Britain without following an existing watercourse, and so became a model for those that followed. Affectionately known as the ‘Duke’s Cut’, the Bridgewater Canal revolutionised transport in this country and marked the beginning of the golden canal age, which lasted from 1760 to 1830. However, as the rail ... Read more

    RM 43.19

  • 江河:山川江河之美

    中华文化也叫华夏文化、华夏文明,是中国各民族文化的总称,是中华文明在发展过程中汇集而成的一种反映民族特质和风貌的民族文化,是中华民族历史上各种物态文化、精神文化、行为文化等方面的总体表现。中华文化是居住在中国地域内的中华民族及其祖先所创造的、为中华民族世世代代所继承发展的、具有鲜明民族特色而内涵博大精深的传统优良文化,历史十分悠久,流传非常广泛,在世界上拥有巨大的影响。中华文化源远流长,*直接的源头是黄河文化与长江文化,这两大文化浪涛经过千百年冲刷洗礼和不断交流、融合以及沉淀,*终形成了求同存异、兼收并蓄的中华文化。千百年来,中华文化薪火相传,一脉相承,是世界上五千年绵延不绝从没中断的古老文化,并始终充满了生机与活力,这充分展现了中华文化顽强的生命力。中华文化的顽强生命力,已经深深熔铸到我们的创造力和凝聚力中,是我们民族的基因。中华民族的精神,也已深深植根于绵延数千年的文化传统之中 ... Read more

    RM 37.77

  • Canoeing in the Wilderness

    From the great nature writer behind Walden comes an account of a trip he made into the wilderness. ... Read more

    RM 7.91 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Waterfalls of Minnesota

    by Lisa Crayford ...
    Series series Best Waterfalls by State
    Let Master Photographer Lisa Crayford guide you to the top-ranked waterfalls in the state, as well as her "secret waterfalls." Your bucket list should definitely include these 117 gorgeous locales that decorate Minnesota's landscape, including bridge views, short hikes, secluded waterfalls in urban areas and hidden gems along the North Shore.With this book in hand, you can easily plan to see them ... Read more

    RM 42.89

  • River Mersey

    From Source to Sea

    Series series River
    'Water is Life and Heaven's Gift. Here Rivers Goyt and Tame Become Mersey. Flowing Clear From Stockport to the Sea' The Mersey springs to life in the centre of Stockport, fed by the Tame and Goyt rivers, which tumble down from the heart of the Peak District and the wild moors of the Pennines. Its 70-mile journey to the sea takes it through industrial and commercial landscapes, leafy residential ... Read more

    RM 46.39

  • Water Governance, Policy and Knowledge Transfer

    International Studies on Contextual Water Management

    Series series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
    In an increasingly global community of researchers and practitioners, new technologies and communication means have made the transfer of policies from one country or region to another progressively more prevalent. There has been a lot of attention in the field of public administration paid to policy transfer and institutional transplantation. This book aims to create a better understanding of such ... Read more

    RM 290.26

  • A River Flows Through It

    A Comparative Study of Transboundary Water Disputes and Cooperation in Asia

    Series series Routledge Special Issues on Water Policy and Governance
    A River Flows Through It: A Comparative Study of Transboundary Water Disputes and Cooperation in Asia explores water disputes in Asia and addresses the question of how states sharing a river system can be incentivized to cooperate.Water scarcity is a major environmental, societal, and economic problem around the world. Increasing demand for water as a result of rapid economic development, high ... Read more

    RM 250.50

  • The River

    A breathtaking mix of observation, prose, natural history, and artWe tend to look at landscape in relation to what it can do for us. Does it move us with its beauty? Can we make a living from it? But what if we examined a landscape on its own terms, freed from our expectations and assumptions?This is what celebrated writer Helen Humphreys sets out to do in this beautiful, groundbreaking ... Read more

    RM 48.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rocks and Rivers of British Columbia

    Journey Through British Columbia's Geological Wonders

    In "The Rocks and Rivers of British Columbia," Walter Moberly presents a richly descriptive exploration of the province's geological and hydrological features, interwoven with personal anecdotes and observations that illustrate the landscapes' profound impact on human experience. Moberly'Äôs literary style is marked by lyrical prose and meticulous attention to detail, effectively capturing the ... Read more

    RM 7.91 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Discovering the River Tamar

    by John Neale ...
    The 50-mile stretch of the River Tamar forms a unique county boundary between the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The Tamar's source is East Youlstone near Bude less than 4 miles from the north Cornish coast. But instead of flowing northward into the Atlantic Ocean it flows slowly south. through reed-fringed mudscapes passing the towns of Launceston, Gunnislake, and Saltash before widening out and ... Read more

    RM 43.19

  • LITTLE ROGER THE DODGER

    by David W Hurst ...
    A meet in the middle educational kid's picture book with the tale of a little guy on his way home,a most insightful story to add to your children's books. ... Read more

    RM 143.19