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OverviewPlanet Earth is presented in a captivating and original perspective in this extraordinary collection of breathtaking images. Through the use of satellites and various lenses and imagery techniques, previously hidden aspects of the planet are brought into full view, among them a thread of gold weaving its way through a mountain range; cities swallowed by shifting sands or dense jungle; and the eye of the fiercest hurricane. Four distinct chaptersEarth, Water, Air, and Fireeach feature different aspects of the planet, including mountains, forests, deserts and tundra; rivers, coastlines, and ice fields; storms, cyclones, and atmospheric phenomena such as the aurora borealis; and forest fires, volcanoes, and lava fountains. Accompanied by insightful commentary, this compilation presents a provocative and astounding portrait of our planet. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicolas CheethamPublisher: Quercus Publishing Imprint: Quercus Publishing Dimensions: Width: 18.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.30cm Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9781906719043ISBN 10: 1906719047 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 13 November 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Remaindered Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNicolas Cheetham is the author of Universe. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |