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Still waters : the secret world of lakes
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Still waters : the secret world of lakes
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Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
xviii, 241 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Summary:
An exploration of the world's most remarkable lakes examines the significance of humanity's impact on iconic inland waters, sharing their stories and how they represent history, culture, and the importance of conservation.
Contents:
Walden -- Waters of life, waters of death -- Lakes through the looking glass -- The Great Rift -- Galilee -- Sky water -- Heritage lakes.
Publication Info:
New York, NY : W.W. Norton & Company, 2018.
Subject:
Lakes
Lake ecology
Lake conservation
Nature -- Effect of human beings on
Lochs
Lacustrine ecology
Lakes -- Ecology
Lentic ecology
Conservation of lakes
Lakes -- Conservation
Anthropogenic effects on nature
Ecological footprint
SAILS ISBN:
9780393292169