Tapestries of Life: Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World

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DESCRIPTION : 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 con struction 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. PRODUCT DETAILS : ISBN : 9780008402730 BY (AUTHOR) Sverdrup-Thygeson, Anne, TRANSLATED BY Moffatt, Lucy PUBLISHER : HarperCollins Publishers PUBLICATION DATE : June 10, 2021 COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom IMPRINT : Mudlark LANGUAGE : English AGE : General PRODUCT FORM : Hardback DIMENSION : 222 mm x 141 mm WEIGHT : 560 g PRODUCT CATEGORY : Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning Lifestyle, Hobbies & Leisure Show more