The Ocean Speaks: A photographic journey of discovery and hope

The Ocean Speaks: A photographic journey of discovery and hope

by Matt Porteous, Tamsin Raine 

Language: English 

London [England]: White Lion Publishing, an imprint of the Quarto Group, 2024. 

240 pages : color photographs ; 27 cm. 

ISBN: 9780711288935, 0711288933 

Summary: Discover the fascinating story of the Earth's open oceans with telling insights from the bold adventurers who love it most. The Ocean Speaks brings together more than 45 ocean enthusiasts who have taken ocean protection into their own hands, documenting the unknown and telling stories that aim to connect humans with water. Whether they are divers, marine biologists, surfers, influencers, conservationists, photojournalists or filmmakers, each of these ocean lovers is playing a part in deepening our understanding of our planet's largest life support system, 80% of which remains unmapped, unobserved and unexplored. Split geographically by oceans and continents, the stories include a project that documents the world's largest population of tiger sharks in the Maldives, divers who unofficially patrol a UNESCO world heritage site near the volcanic 'Ring of Fire' in the Tropical Eastern Pacific, a visit to the touching but ghostly turtle graveyard in Malaysia, and incredible natural spectacles like the mass spawning of grouper in French Polynesia or the humpback whales who flock to the remote Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic to birth and mate.

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Great Rivers: An Illustrated History of the Waterways that Shaped Civilizations

Great Rivers: An Illustrated History of the Waterways that Shaped Civilizations 

by Geordie Torr 

Language: English 

London: Sirius Publishing, a division of Arcturus Publishing Limited, 2023. 

255 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm. 

ISBN: 9781398830264, 9781839408717, 1398830267, 1839408715 

Summary: "From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the grand Mississippi to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and shaped our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures."-- Provided by publisher

The Moon: From Imagination to Exploration

The Moon: From Imagination to Exploration 

by Adrian West 

Language: English New York, NY: DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2025. 

255 pages color illustrations 29 cm. 

ISBN: 9780593966709, 0593966708 

Summary: "The Moon is a beautifully illustrated account of our lunar neighbor in all its guises: a guiding light in the night sky, the driver of oceanic tides and natural cycles, the subject of exhaustive scientific study, and an enduring influence in literature, art, and popular culture. Exploring theories for the Moon's origins around 4.5 billion years ago, the book charts its influence on the calendar systems and mythologies of early societies, and its role in the invention of the telescope and the science-fiction genre. It tells the incredible story of the Cold War space race and the first Moon landings. Specially commissioned illustrations capture the Moon's phases and motions in vivid detail, while stunning photography and artefacts bring the rich history of lunar observation and exploration to life. The last chapter of the book features extensive coverage of NASA's Artemis mission to return astronauts to the lunar landscape in 2026, paving the way for future missions to Mars. The book also includes a guide to observing the Moon, complete with annotated maps and profiles of key physical features such as Tycho Crater and the Sea of Tranquility. Straddling science, culture, and history across the world, The Moon is a captivating and richly informative celebration."-- Amazon.com