Tapestries of life : uncovering the lifesaving secrets of the natural world
Sverdrup-Thygeson, Anne2021
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Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature's finely knit system and our everyday lives. In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.
Main title:
Tapestries of life : uncovering the lifesaving secrets of the natural world / Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson ; translation by Lucy Moffatt.
Author:
Sverdrup-Thygeson, Anne, authorMoffatt, Lucy, translator
Imprint:
London : Mudlark, 2021.©2021
Collation:
xxiii, 344 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.Translated from the Norwegian.
ISBN:
9780008402747 (pbk)9780008402747
Dewey class:
508
Language:
EnglishNorwegian
BRN:
472438
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology | 508 SVE | Onloan - Due: 16 Oct 2024 |