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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Lavishly Illustrated throughout on 487 full-color pp w/ more than 1,200 color images & photographs (illustrator). 2nd Revised Edition. SUPERB: ENHANCED: UPDATED: EXHAUSTIVE: ILLUMINATING: NEW Second Revised Edition, Enhanced & Updated (Orig. 2014) First Printing: BEAUTIFUL embossed-silver-&- blue-on-white illustrated durable (cleanable) cover w/ "OCEAN" silver-embossed on front panel & spine & w/ EXCELLENT sharp NEW edges BUT w/ slightest bumping of bottom corners, IMMACULATE smooth-cut text-block exterior, IMPECCABLE DISTINCTIVE silver-blue illustrated end-papers, NEW sewn-perfect binding w/ light-blue cloth bands at spine-caps, PRISTINE interior SPLENDIDLY presented in varied layouts on SUPERB unblemished silk-finish gloss-laminated paper * 10" x 12.06" x 1.30", 2.62 kg, 512 pp (487 in full-color) * ABOUT THE BOOK: Explore the last wilderness left on Earth, w/ this ENHANCED and UPDATED edition of this EXHAUSTIVE guide to the underwater world. From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, the Japanese tsunami to Hurricane Sandy, unravel the mysteries of the sea. Marvel at the oceans' power & importance to our planet--as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, & as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for mankind. You will discover every aspect, from the geology of the sea floor & the interaction between the ocean & atmosphere, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Updated illustrations & satellite-derived maps & the latest scientific research explain & illuminate each natural process & phenomena. Includes an inspiring introduction by editor-in-chief Fabien Cousteau."Ocean" captures both the beauty & scientific complexity of the ocean, making it perfect for families & students alike. * SHIPPING: Mnemosyne wraps, labels and seals this splendid book w/ our greatest care & elegance, and then envelops it in a layering of protective bubble-wrap before packaging it in a sturdy multiply-walled carton for FREE shipment within the United States via USPS MEDIA MAIL or for domestic shipment via USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a nominal additional charge of $16.00. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES & CONDITIONS on request. Seller Inventory # 009929
Book Description Gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Neu. Neu Neu, Importqualität - Dive in to this breathtaking read about the world's oceans Explore the last wilderness left on Earth, with an enhanced and updated edition of this exhaustive guide to the underwater world. From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, the Japanese tsunami to Hurricane Sandy, unravel the mysteries of the sea. Marvel at the oceans' power and importance to our planet - as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, and as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for mankind. You will discover every aspect, from the geology of the sea floor and the interaction between the ocean and atmosphere, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Updated illustrations and satellite-derived maps and the latest scientific research explain and illuminate each natural process and phenomena. Includes an inspiring introduction by editor-in-chief Fabien Cousteau. Ocean (previous ISBN 9781405333085) captures both the beauty and scientific complexity of the ocean, making it perfect for families and students alike. Seller Inventory # INF1000536400