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

Author:   Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson ,  Lucy Moffatt
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
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9780008402754


Pages:   368
Publication Date:   31 March 2022
Format:   Paperback
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Tapestries of Life: Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World


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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 construction 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.

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Author:   Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson ,  Lucy Moffatt
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:   Mudlark
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.260kg
ISBN:  

9780008402754


ISBN 10:   0008402752
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   31 March 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Language:   English

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Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson is a professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Ås, Norway, as well as a scientific adviser for The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research NINA. She has a Doctorate degree in conservation biology and lectures on nature management and forest biodiversity. Her research focuses on insect ecology. In addition she has studied history and is interested in outreach activities, runs a science blog and is a regular guest on the popular science radio programme EKKO - Abel's Tower on NRK P2.

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