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Earth sciences
London's Lost Rivers
By Paul Talling
Paperback
Published 05-May-2011
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From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead's ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through 'Knight's Bridge' and the Tyburn's curve along Marylebone Lane, this title unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of London.
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So You Think You Know About Britain?
By Danny Dorling
Paperback
Published 17-Mar-2011
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When it comes to immigration, the population explosion, the collapse of the family, the north-south divide, devolution, or the death of the countryside, common wisdom tells us that we are in trouble; however, this is far from the truth. Offering an anatomy of contemporary Britain, this title reveals unexpected truths about the way we live.
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How to Build a Habitable Planet
By Langmuir
Hardback
Published 03-Aug-2012
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Interweaving physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and biology, this book tells Earth's complete story, from the synthesis of chemical elements in stars, to the formation of the Solar System, to the evolution of a habitable climate on Earth, to the origin of life and humankind.
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Teach Yourself Geology
By David Rothery
Paperback
Published 27-Aug-2010
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Understand Geology is a comprehensive guide to the nature and history of the Earth, covering many key areas such as rocks, minerals and fossils, as well as discussing the implications of climate change and limitations in natural resources.
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Storms of My Grandchildren
By James Hansen
Paperback
Published 01-Jan-2011
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Deals with global warming. This book paints a realistic picture of what happens if we continue to follow the course we're on. It also shows that there is still time to take the urgent, strong action needed to save humanity.
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David Livingstone
By Stephen Tomkins
Paperback
Published 18-Jan-2013
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200 years after his birth, this book assesses David Livingstone's life, impact and legacy.
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Alone on the Ice
By David Roberts
Hardback
Published 26-Feb-2013
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His two companions dead, food and supplies vanished in a crevasse, Douglas Mawson was still one hundred miles from camp.
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Cherry
By Sara Wheeler
Paperback
Published 31-Aug-2002
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Apsley Cherry Garrard (1886-1959) was one of the youngest members of Captain Scott's final expedition to the Antarctic. Cherry undertook an epic journey in the Antarctic winter to collect the eggs of the Emperor penguin. This work presents the biography of Cherry.
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Bring Me Sunshine
By Charlie Connelly
Hardback
Published 13-Sep-2012
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Making of the British Landscape
By Francis Pryor
Paperback
Published 07-Apr-2011
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From our suburban streets which still trace the boundaries of long vanished farms to the Norfolk Broads, formed when medieval peat pits flooded - evidence of man's effect on Britain is everywhere. This title includes over 250 maps and photographs that changes the way you see your surroundings.
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