Islands Of Life

Author : Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Biogeography
ISBN : UOM:39015030617800

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Island Life, Or, The Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras by Alfred Russel Wallace Pdf

Wallace's Island Life is one of the foundation works of zoogeography. It focused on the detailed problems of animal dispersal and speciation. Like Darwin, Wallace classified islands as either oceanic (no previous connection to a land mass) or continental (previously connected to a land mass). He considered the means by which each class of island might become colonized, the types of animals most likely to perform the necessary migrations, and the conditions-such as major climactic or geologic change-under which the migrations might have been made. Wallace was the first to use the new knowledge of Pleistocene ice ages to explain certain phenomena of animal distribution, and in Island Life he speculated about the possible causes of glaciation. He was one of the few 19th-century scientists to realize that astronomical causes alone would not suffice, but had to be combined with a corresponding elevation in the northern land mass -- Abe books website.

Author : Gavan Daws
Publisher : Signature Publishing Group & Panache Partners
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : 0943823013

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Hawaii, the Islands of Life by Gavan Daws Pdf

Author : Cal Flyn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781984878205

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Islands of Abandonment by Cal Flyn Pdf

A beautiful, lyrical exploration of the places where nature is flourishing in our absence "[Flyn] captures the dread, sadness, and wonder of beholding the results of humanity's destructive impulse, and she arrives at a new appreciation of life, 'all the stranger and more valuable for its resilence.'" --The New Yorker Some of the only truly feral cattle in the world wander a long-abandoned island off the northernmost tip of Scotland. A variety of wildlife not seen in many lifetimes has rebounded on the irradiated grounds of Chernobyl. A lush forest supports thousands of species that are extinct or endangered everywhere else on earth in the Korean peninsula's narrow DMZ. Cal Flyn, an investigative journalist, exceptional nature writer, and promising new literary voice visits the eeriest and most desolate places on Earth that due to war, disaster, disease, or economic decay, have been abandoned by humans. What she finds every time is an "island" of teeming new life: nature has rushed in to fill the void faster and more thoroughly than even the most hopeful projections of scientists. Islands of Abandonment is a tour through these new ecosystems, in all their glory, as sites of unexpected environmental significance, where the natural world has reasserted its wild power and promise. And while it doesn't let us off the hook for addressing environmental degradation and climate change, it is a case that hope is far from lost, and it is ultimately a story of redemption: the most polluted spots on Earth can be rehabilitated through ecological processes and, in fact, they already are.

Author : Helen Cardamone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1006728619

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A St. Lawrence Summer by Helen Cardamone Pdf

Those who have been blessed enough to spend time among the St. Lawrence River's Thousand Islands know its breathtaking beauty and will forever speak of their adventure. You'll read about a family's weekend water skiing, swimming, boating, and best of all, being at peace. These colorful illustrations and playful words will allow you to relive old memories and be inspired to create new ones.

Author : Dale A. Russell
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780253352736

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Islands in the Cosmos by Dale A. Russell Pdf

The evolution of life on Earth from its origins to the present day

Author : Roger Lovegrove
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191651908

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Islands Beyond the Horizon by Roger Lovegrove Pdf

Islands have an irresistible attraction and an enduring appeal. Naturalist Roger Lovegrove has visited many of the most remote islands in the world, and in this book he takes the reader to twenty that fascinate him the most. Some are familiar but most are little known; they range from the storm-bound island of South Georgia and the ice-locked Arctic island of Wrangel to the wind-swept, wave-lashed Mykines and St Kilda. The range is diverse and spectacular; and whether distant, offshore, inhabited, uninhabited, tropical or polar, each is a unique self-contained habitat with a delicately-balanced ecosystem, and each has its own mystique and ineffable magnetism. Central to each story is also the impact of human settlers. Lovegrove recounts unforgettable tales of human endeavour, tragedy, and heroism. But consistently, he has to report on the mankind's negative impact on wildlife and habitats — from the exploitation of birds for food to the elimination of native vegetation for crops. By looking not only at the biodiversity of each island, but also the uneasy relationship between its wildlife and the involvement of man, he provides a richly detailed account of each island, its diverse wildlife, its human history, and the efforts of conservationists to retain these irreplaceable sites.

Author : James Randall
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781786615473

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An Introduction to Island Studies by James Randall Pdf

Island Studies can be deceptively challenging and rewarding for an undergraduate student. Islands can be many things: nations, tourist destinations, quarantine stations, billionaire baubles, metaphors. The study of islands offers a way to take this 'bewildering variety' and to use it as a lens and a tool to better understand our own world of islands. An Introduction to Island Studies is an approachable look at this interdisciplinary field - from the islands as biodiversity hotspots, their settlement, human migration and occupation through to the place of islands in the popular imagination. Featuring geopolitical, social and economic frameworks, James Randall gives a bottom-up guide to this most modern area of study. From the geological analysis of island formation to the metaphorical use of islands in culture and literature, the growing field of island studies is truly interdisciplinary. This new introduction gives readers from many disciplines the local, global, and regional perspectives that unlock the promise of island studies as a way to see the world. From the struggles and concerns of the Anthropocene—climate change, vulnerability and resilience, sustainable development, through to policy making and local environments—island studies has the potential to change the debate.

Author : Richard Stephen Felger,Benjamin Theodore Wilder,Humberto Romero-Morales
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780816599417

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Plant Life of a Desert Archipelago by Richard Stephen Felger,Benjamin Theodore Wilder,Humberto Romero-Morales Pdf

The desert islands of the Gulf of California are among the world's best-preserved archipelagos. The diverse and unique flora, from the cardón forests of Cholludo to the agave-dominated slopes of San Esteban remain much as they were centuries ago, when the Comcaac (Seri people) were the only human presence in the region. Almost 400 plant species exist here, with each island manifesting a unique composition of vegetation and flora. For thousands of years, climatic and biological forces have sculpted a set of unparalleled desert worlds. Plant Life of a Desert Archipelago is the first in-depth coverage of the plants on islands in the Gulf of California found in between the coasts of Baja California and Sonora. The work is the culmination of decades of study by botanist Richard Felger and recent investigations by Benjamin Wilder, in collaboration with Sr. Humberto Romero-Morales, one of the most knowledgeable Seris concerning the region's flora. Their collective effort weaves together careful and accurate botanical science with the rich cultural and stunning physical setting of this island realm. The researchers surveyed, collected, and studied thousands of plants—seen here in meticulous illustrations and stunning color photographs—providing the most precise species accounts of the islands ever made. To access remote parts of the islands the authors worked directly with the Comcaac, an indigenous community who have lived off marine and terrestrial life in this coastal desert region for centuries. Invaluable information regarding indigenous names and distributions are an intrinsic part of this work. The flora descriptions are extraordinarily detailed and painstakingly crafted for field biologists. Conservationists, students, and others who are interested in learning about the natural wealth of the Gulf of California, desert regions, or islands in general are sure to be captivated by this rich and fascinating volume.

Author : Henry Theodore Cheever
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Hawaii
ISBN : BL:A0026374938

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Life in the Sandwich Islands by Henry Theodore Cheever Pdf

Author : Wilfred Hudson Osgood,Edward Alexander Preble,George Howard Parker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1915
Category : Animals
ISBN : NYPL:33433006712768

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The Fur Seals and Other Life of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, in 1914 by Wilfred Hudson Osgood,Edward Alexander Preble,George Howard Parker Pdf

Reports, Documents, and Journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Author : Nikoi & Cempedak Islands
Publisher : Barringtonia Investments Pte Ltd
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Island Life: Recipes from Nikoi & Cempedak Islands by Nikoi & Cempedak Islands Pdf

At Nikoi and Cempedak Islands, the food and beverage philosophy is simple. Wining and dining on the islands is like a dinner party at a friend's place. Since the first island opened over 16 years ago, the priority has been for guests to be treated with great service, to enjoy the finest local dishes, and to hear the stories behind them. Island Life is an embodiment of this; a collection of their most loved recipes, nestled among stories from the two islands and beyond. As Andrew Dixon, CEO and Co-Founder of Nikoi and Cempedak puts it: "We hope [the recipes] become a catalyst for creating cherished memories around your table, just as they have around ours.

Author : United States. Department of the Treasury. Special Agents Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Alaska
ISBN : HARVARD:32044106205420

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Reports on condition of seal life on the Pribilof Islands by special Treasury agents ... 1868 to 1895 ... by D.S. Jordan by United States. Department of the Treasury. Special Agents Division Pdf

A survey of the economic resources of Alaska in the early territorial period of 1868 to 1895 including seal and salmon fishing, in particular in the Bering Sea and Pribilof Islands, and the condition of native peoples, as well as the operations of the Alaska Commercial Company. Includes annual reports of agents in charge of seal islands.

Author : Charlotte Mary Yonge
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385393219

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Life of John Coleridge Patteson. Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands by Charlotte Mary Yonge Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Author : Charlotte M. Yonge
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066233778

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Life of John Coleridge Patteson : Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands by Charlotte M. Yonge Pdf

"Life of John Coleridge Patteson : Missionary Bishop of the Melanesian Islands" by Charlotte M. Yonge. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Anono Lieom Loeak,Veronica C. Kiluwe,Linda Crowl
Publisher : [email protected]
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Marshall Islands
ISBN : 9820203643

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Life in the Republic of the Marshall Islands by Anono Lieom Loeak,Veronica C. Kiluwe,Linda Crowl Pdf

"A joint publication with the USP Centre in Majuro, this book recounts peopleOs experiences and reflections on life in their country. Among the accounts are chapters dealing with specific legends and traditions, memories of growing up in the Marshals, and more contemporary issues such as off-island adoption and the ongoing struggle of Rongelap survivors."--Publisher's description.