Synopses & Reviews
One of the largest nature photography projects ever undertaken, Wild Wonders of Europe presents an astonishing view of the continents flora and fauna. Organized by Staffan Widstrand, Florian Möllers, and Peter Cairns, award-winning nature journalists in their own right, this remarkable book reveals the wildlife and landscapes of all 48 European countries.
From dramatic views of spectacular landscapes to intimate moments with strange and rarely seen creatures, 68 photographers capture the full range of animal and plant life throughout the continent. The accompanying essays focus on conservation and reintroducing vulnerable species to their natural habitats, expressing hope for the future of European biodiversity.
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Published to coincide with the International Polar Year,
Vanishing World is an unprecedented visual record of life in the Arctic. Five years in the making, this book is both a celebration of the wildlife that inhabits this harsh and unforgiving climate and a cautionary tale of global warming. Rising temperatures have put areas such as the Artic at risk and the livelihoods of the animals that live there are increasingly threatened.
Set against a dramatic landscape of ice floes and ragged mountains, readers will see the polar bears, foxes, seals, walruses, and reindeers who now struggle to live in this vulnerable climate. Images of a polar bear mother as she takes her newborns out for their first hunt, a seal pup only hours old, the spectacle of the polar night, and the majesty of the glaciers and pack ice are a reminder of what is at risk.
Mireille de la Lez's stunning photographs are accompanied by text that explains the precarious nature of life in this dramatic climate. No one who sees the images of this vanishing world will be unmoved.
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What would our world look like if the planet's average temperature were to rise by only a few degrees? Venice, Bangkok, London, Chicago, and New York would experience severe flooding. The tea fields of Sri Lanka and the vineyards of France would suffer heat and drought. Beijing and Timbuktu would be transformed into deserts, and the Great Barrier Reef's coral colonies would die. The entire nation of Tuvalu would sink into the Pacific Ocean.and#160;
As plants and animals vital to local ecosystems continue to perish due to climate change, the face of our planet is already being transformed. 100 Places to Go Before They Disappear features the locations on all seven continents in the greatest danger of disappearing within our lifetime. With an essay by Desmond Tutu, this stunning book will inspire travelers and environmentalists to save gorgeous places that might soon be only a memory.
About the Author
Staffan Widstrand is a founding fellow of the International League of Conservation photographers. He lives in Sweden.
Florian Müllers is the director of the groundbreaking city-wildlife project “Wildes Berlin.” He lives in Germany.
Peter Cairns is the lead partner in the “Tooth and Claw” project, raising awareness of the predators of the British Isles. He lives in Scotland.