In "A Racial Study of the Fijians," Norman E. Gabel presents a comprehensive analysis of the diverse racial and ethnic identities within Fiji, combining rigorous ethnographic research with a critical lens on colonial and post-colonial influences. Gabel's literary style is characterized by an academic rigor and clarity, employing qualitative analysis to explore the interactions and stratifications among the indigenous Fijian population. This work situates itself amid anthropological and soc...

"A Racial Study of the Fijians" by Norman E. Gabel delves into the complex racial dynamics and anthropological aspects of the Fijian people. Gabel meticulously examines the physical characteristics, cultural practices, and social structures of the Fijians, providing a comprehensive overview of their identity. The book highlights the interplay between race and culture, offering insights into how these elements shape the lives of the Fijian population. Gabel's work is significant for those i...

Winner of the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Finalist for the 2020 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction * Finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardA “delving, haunted, and poetic debut” (The New York Times Book Review) about the awe-inspiring lives of whales, revealing what they can teach us about ourselves, our planet, and our relationship with other species.When writer Rebecca Giggs encount...

Did you know that most sharks have an excellent sense of hearing? Or that fear of sharks is known as galeophobia? This fantastic quick-read eBook features over one hundred facts split into categories such as shark attacks, conservation, myths, record breakers and many more. So if you want to know how long a whale shark can live for, or what the Aztecs used to ward off sharks, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast.

T****he monumental statues of Easter Island, both so magisterial and so forlorn, gazing out in their imposing rows over the island’s barren landscape, have been the source of great mystery ever since the island was first discovered by Europeans on Easter Sunday 1722. How could the ancient people who inhabited this tiny speck of land, the most remote in the vast expanse of the Pacific islands, have built such monumental works? No such astonishing numbers of massive statues ...

Humanity can make short work of the oceans’ creatures. In 1741, hungry explorers discovered herds of Steller’s sea cow in the Bering Strait, and in less than thirty years, the amiable beast had been harpooned into extinction. It’s a classic story, but a key fact is often omitted. Bering Island was the last redoubt of a species that had been decimated by hunting and habitat loss years before the explorers set sail.As Callum M. Roberts reveals in The Unnatural History of the S

From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space—and everything in between—Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean's top predator! They're vital to our ecosystem, but their importance is often overshadowed by our own fear—even though they hardly ever threaten humans.Dive in for an intimate look at...

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Sharks - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with sharks. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series.The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the tablets. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets.Lots of facts and photos will help your children...

An award-winning scholar explores the sixty-thousand-year history of the Pacific islands in this dazzling, deeply researched account.One of the Best Books of 2021 — Wall Street JournalThe islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia stretch across a huge expanse of ocean and encompass a multitude of different peoples. Starting with Captain James Cook, the earliest European explorers to visit the Pacific were astounded and perple...

December 26, 2004 will always be remembered by the devastation caused by one of the largest earthquakes known to man. The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami is revisited in captivating, understandable detail with illustrations. The impact of the tsunami on the environment and economy (fishing and tourism) and recovery are discussed.

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat is a beluga whale?How do beluga whales act?Where did beluga whales come from?The history of beluga whales and humansBeluga whales and conservationBeluga whales and cultureConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThe beluga whale, also known as the white whale, is a favorite of many people. It's intelligent and cute, not unlike a larger dolphin. What really draws a lot of...

This book depicts the wonder of the world of Penguins in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following penguins are featured: * The fierce Adelie Penguin * The comical African Penguin * The awesome Emperor Penguin * The strange Galapagos Penguin * The regal King Penguin * The beautiful Little Blue Penguin * The burrowing Magellanic Penguin * The bad-tempered Rockhopper Penguin The picture...