1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die
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Author |
: Michael Bright |
Publisher |
: Cassell Illustrated |
Total Pages |
: 960 |
Release |
: 2009-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 184403674X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781844036745 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (4X Downloads) |
Synopsis 1001 Natural Wonders by : Michael Bright
Let Michael Bright take you on an incredible journey to the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. Spanning every continent and ocean on the planet, 1001 Natural Wonders is a compendium of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revist time and time again. These are Mother Nature's most magnificent places, and natural history writer Michael Bright has selected 1001 locations so breathtaking that once seen, you will never forget. Discover more about the most outstanding locations our planet has to offer, many of them now UNESCO World Heritage Sites to preserve them for future generations. Learn about the explosive rumblings of Caribbean volcanoes and the secluded Spansh wetlands, home to the world's few remaining Iberian lynx. Imagine the spectatcular beauty of Australia's fragile reefs, which are ever at the mercy of global warming. Organized by continent and then country, illustrated with stunning photographs from the world's leading photographers, and located on maps, each entry is packed with information on how each natural wonder was created, where to find it, and how to get there, making 1001 Natural Wonders more than just a 'top 1001' list. It is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.
Author |
: Michael Bright |
Publisher |
: Chartwell Books |
Total Pages |
: 963 |
Release |
: 2017-10-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780785835837 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0785835830 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die by : Michael Bright
1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die explores every continent and ocean on the planet for a once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again.
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: |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 960 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0733319688 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780733319686 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Synopsis 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die by :
In the style of the phenomenally successful 1001 Series this is an essential guide and gift for anyone with a passion for gardens. A remarkable guide to the most stunning gardens in the world, 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die contains inspirational designs by the most successful gardeners and designers. From the famous gardens of Granada′s Alhambra to the private, hidden gems known only to the privileged few, this magnificently illustrated guide will inspire gardeners and garden lovers alike.
Author |
: Richard Wilson |
Publisher |
: Portico |
Total Pages |
: 194 |
Release |
: 2013-01-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781909396111 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1909396117 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Can't Be Arsed: Half Arsed Shorter Edition by : Richard Wilson
‘A terrific blow for freedom. Richly comic’ Boris Johnson. 'Properly funny. I've put it in a seldom-used toilet.' Jeremy Clarkson We are forever being ordered around – 100 things to do before you're 30; 50 albums you must own; change your life in two weeks. Why – is this an increasingly desperate search for happiness? Perhaps you can in fact attain happiness not by going anywhere or doing anything but instead by actually reducing your ambitions. This is the philosophy behind '63 Things Not To Do Before You Die'. Each chapter begins with a diatribe, followed by a detailed look at the alternative side of the most frequently cited must do's, giving off-putting facts and statistics to quote at holier-than-thou thrillseekers. Wish-fulfillment lists take heed...
Author |
: Michael Woods |
Publisher |
: Twenty-First Century Books |
Total Pages |
: 84 |
Release |
: 2009-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780822590743 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0822590743 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis Seven Natural Wonders of Australia and Oceania by : Michael Woods
Without any human influence, nature has created extraordinary wonders - from majestic mountains and bubbling volcanoes to amazing plants and animals. These wonders are found across all the continents and oceans of this planet. In a tour of the seven greatest wonders of Australia and Oceania, we ll encounter the Outback, Australia s enormous interior region. The Outback is full of amazing land formations, animals, and plants. We ll also see Mount Kilauea in Hawaii, one of the world s most active volcanoes, and New Caledonia, a South Pacific island full of plants that have been around since the age of the dinosaurs. We ll also discover the human legends and mysteries that surround these natural monuments. What other natural wonders do Australia and Oceania hold? To find out, we ll explore a snow-capped mountain, a crystal blue lagoon, and a vast wilderness in fascinating detail.
Author |
: Patricia Erfurt-Cooper |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 377 |
Release |
: 2014-08-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783642161919 |
ISBN-13 |
: 364216191X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis Volcanic Tourist Destinations by : Patricia Erfurt-Cooper
This comprehensive book addresses the pressing need for up-to-date literature on volcanic destinations (active and dormant) and their role in tourism worldwide in chapters and case studies. The book presents a balanced view about the volcano-based tourism sector worldwide and discusses important issues such as the different volcanic hazards, potential for disasters and accidents and safety recommendations for visitors. Individual chapters and case studies are contributed by a number of internationally based co-authors, with expertise in geology, risk management, environmental science and other relevant disciplines associated with volcanoes. Also covered are risk aspects of volcano tourism such as risk perception, risk management and public safety in volcanic environments. Discussions of the demand for volcano tourism, including geotourism and adventure tourism as well as some historical facts related to volcanoes, with case studies of interesting socio-cultural settings are included.
Author |
: Michael R. Whitcomb |
Publisher |
: Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 393 |
Release |
: 2017-10-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781543458060 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1543458068 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Bit of This and a Bit of That by : Michael R. Whitcomb
A Bit Of This And A Bit Of That is the second story told using no word longer than four letters. Like the first, it was spawned from a classroom exercise in Australia where the author taught for almost 30 years. From the first book This Is As Big As It Gets Jake returns to his friends Paul and Jane who are now married and have a son, Andy. Between them, they help Jake to adjust to the loss of... well, read the book and find out. Their journey not only takes them widdershins (a colourful word for counter-clockwise) around England but also into a world of birds and a world beyond this one.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Pier 9 |
Total Pages |
: 960 |
Release |
: 2015-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1743364512 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781743364512 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die by :
'1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die' is a visual testament to the world's greatest achievements in architecture. Comprehensive yet concise, each article includes essential information about the featured structure: who designed it, who commissioned it, key dates in its construction and more. The accompanying descriptions detail the historical and geographical considerations that influenced the design while stunning photographs illustrate the technical ingenuity and aesthetic brilliance of architects past and present...The book is organised chronologically beginning with the marvels of the ancient world and continuing with the masterpieces of each successive era to the present day. On display is a treasure trove of the world's finest architecture from Byzantine and Gothic wonders, through the incredible wealth of the Renaissance and Baroque, and on to the marvels of the twentieth century. The book culminates with the far-reaching achievements of the past decade, such as Jeanne Gang's undulating Aqua Tower in Chicago and Renzo Piano's towering Shard London Bridge...Featured here are the world's finest and most important public and residential buildings from palaces, museums and ground-breaking new reidences to unique or unusual structures, such as the ancient Pueblo cliff dwellings and rustic southern Italian trulli.
Author |
: Richard Cavendish |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 960 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1845662709 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781845662707 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die by : Richard Cavendish
Author |
: Daniel Allen |
Publisher |
: Icon Books Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 307 |
Release |
: 2013-05-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781848315341 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1848315341 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Nature Magpie by : Daniel Allen
A collection of anecdotes, facts, figures, folklore and literature, The Nature Magpie is a veritable treasure trove of humanity's thoughts and feelings about nature. With acclaimed nature writer Daniel Allen as your guide, join naturalists, novelists and poets as they explore the most isolated parts of the planet, choose your side – pineapple or durian – in the great 'king of fruits' debate and discover which plants can be used to predict the weather. Meet the roadkill connoisseurs, learn to dance the Hippopotamus Polka, find out the likelihood of sharing your name with a hurricane – and much more.