A bright, clean, tight copy sans tears, stains, discoloration, and text and illustration markings. "Turn on the television, read any newspaper - one cannot avoid stories of the major changes that are taking place on Earth. Hurricanes and tornadoes in the Midwest, flooding along the coasts, melting of polar ice caps. What's going on? This book is an attempt to answer some of those questions. Written by leading experts, and using unique before-and-after satellite imagery to document what's taking place, 'Fragile Earth' presents all of the changes that are occurring and what the likely outcomes for our planet will be." PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in full color photography (many full and double-page) with accompanying descriptive captions. 272 pages. NOTE: Due to the large size and weight of the book additional shipping cost will be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with country of destination. GG5.

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Title: Fragile Earth: : Views of a Changing World
Publisher: Collins/HarperCollins Publishers, New York
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0061137316
ISBN 13: 9780061137310
Binding: Cloth Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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An up-to-date, visual analysis of the dramatic changes occurring in the natural world today draws on cutting-edge technologies in satellite imaging to document natural disasters, environmental shifts, and the impact of human development. 35,000 first printing.

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Time, 1st January 2007
One of the 5 Great Photo Books of the Year

Daily Express, 18th August 2006
Worth buying if only because in a few years it may all be too late.

The Independent, 15th September 2006
...presents horrifying images of the changes in our planet wrought by climate change and relentless human development.

The Sun, 14th September 2006
Amazing pictures.

Real Travel, October 2006
'an enlightening view of a changing world'

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