Tapestries of Life [electronic resource] : Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World
Sverdrup-Thygeson, Anne2021
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The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary Insects 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 [electronic resource] : Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World / Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
Author:
Sverdrup-Thygeson, Anne, AuthorMoffatt, Lucy, Translator
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : HarperCollins Publishers, 2021
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson is a professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Ås, Norway, as well as a scientific advisor for The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research NINA. She has a Doctorate degree in conservation biology and lectures on nature management and forest biodiversity. Extraordinary Insects is her first commercial book.
ISBN:
9780008402761
Language:
English
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BRN:
2813031
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