How did scientists, artists, designers, manufacturers and amateur enthusiasts experience and value the sea and its products? Examining the commoditization of the ocean world during the nineteenth century, this book demonstrates how the transaction of oceanic objects inspired a multifaceted material discourse stemming from scientific exploration, colonial expansion, industrialization, and the ri…
Covering everything from mushrooms, fruits, berries, and vegetables to fish, molluscs, insects, birds, eggs, and even mammals, The Wild Foods of Great Britain provides clear guidance on recognising, gathering, and preparing a remarkable variety of wild produce. The book combines careful observation with practical advice, making it both an informative reference and a hands-on handbook for those…
A guide to the undersea sculptures of the award-winning British artist whose works "are both enchanting and ecologically meaningful" ( Discover). A one-of-a-kind blend of art, nature, and conservation, The Underwater Museum re-creates an awe-inspiring dive into the dazzling under-ocean sculpture parks of artist Jason deCaires Taylor. Taylor casts his life-size statues from a special kind of …
"Version: 20220801"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Overview -- 1.1. Problems and challenges -- 1.2. Hypotheses and questions -- 1.3. Modeling framework -- 1.4. The structure of this book2. Physical processes -- 2.1. Characteristics of semi-arid ecosystems -- 2.2. Water-heat-carbon cycles -- 2.3. The abiotic and biotic properties of semi-arid soils -- 2.4. Land-atmosphe…