The Antarctic is the coldest, driest, & windiest region on Earth-yet it continues to capture our imagination. Antarctica: Secrets of the Southern Continent tells its story as we know it so far. The book features up-to-the-minute coverage of Antarctica & the sub-Antarctic islands, including geology & geography, flora & fauna, current scientific research, conservation issues, & the impact of global warming. Antarctica also

Includes:: inspiring stories of polar exploration & scientific enterprise, from early hypotheses about an unknown southern l&, through Amundsen`s conquest of the South Pole in 1911, the ratification of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, & the subsequent cooperative effort to preserve Antarctica as ”a continent for peace & science.” The authoritative & reader-friendly text is compiled by an expert team of Antarctic scientists, expeditioners, & historians & is illustrated with more than 600 superb photographs.

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” Antarctica” is a unique photo book in which Jan Vermeer stunningly reawakens us to the white world of Antarctica. The book forms an impressive photographic documentary of Vermeer`s visits to this extraordinary area. In ” Antarctica” 250 photographs bear witness to the vastness of the landscape & the multiplicity of life that is found there. The accompanying texts tell the story of the expeditions made over the last 1400 years. ...

From the author of the highly acclaimed An Ocean of Air, Gabrielle Walker’s latest book takes as its subject the endlessly mysterious continent of Antarctica. While many previous books on the continent have focused on either its science, wildlife or on exploratory missions travelling to it, this title aims to encompass the whole story in an ambitious narrative history made up of science, natural history, poetry, epic history, personal experiences of what it feels like to be there & why it draws so many varied individuals back again & again. Often described as the most alien place on Earth, the Antarctica is certainly one of the most treacherous, being the only part of our planet where humans could never survive unaided. In this fascinating book, Walker pays homage to its silence & its agelessness, & reveals how its mysteries contain the secrets of our past as well as of our future. Gabrielle Walker has a Ph D in natural sciences from Cambridge University & has taught at both Cambridge & Princeton universities. She is Chief Scientist of strategic advisory firm Xynteo, a consultant to New Scientist, contributes frequently to BBC radio & writes for many newspapers & magazines. In 2009 & 2011 respectively she presented the Planet Earth Under Threat series & Thin Air for BBC Radio 4, & in 2011 she presented The Secret Life of Ice for BBC4. Her previous book, The Hot Topic, was described as ‘the authoritative statement on climate change & what to do about it or years to come’ by James Lovelock, & as ‘a beacon of clarity’ by Al Gore. ...

Updated throughout, the 7th edition of Bradt`s Antarctica: a Guide to Wildlife is the most practical guide to the flora & fauna available for those `going south`. Celebrating the amazing & often unique species of this spectacular environment, the title features chapters on the region`s famous whales & penguins, & also on lesser known species such as skuas & sheathbills, with full coverage of plumage & identification. Each chapter is accompanied by vibrant illustrations from Dafila Scott to help bring species to life. Tony Soper`s immaculate & engaging text remains the indispensible choice for the intrepid wildlife enthusiast. Antarctica`s wildlife is under threat. The Southern Ocean is warming & the most obvious effect is on the continental ice shelves. Spectacular retreats & monster carvings from the west coast of the peninsula have been seen in recent decades. Less ice means fewer krill, which depend on the ice-edge for the algae which nourish them. In turn, this will impact on seal & whale numbers. In the case of penguins, while kings & macaronis, for instance, are doing well, the magnificently adapted & truly Antarctic species, Adelies & emperors, are in decline. In the case of emperors, maybe by as much as 50%. Bradt`s Antarctica not only helps you to identify & understand species & habitats, it also explains the issues faced by this extraordinary continent, regarded by many as one of the most precious places on the planet. ...

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- Exploring a Fragile Eden is an awesome book reflecting the heart of one of the harshest landscapes on earth. A journey
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Antarctica & the Arctic presented together on a double-sided map from the British Antarctic Survey at 1:10, 000, 000 in a new edition updated in 2013 (sheets reference BAS Misc: 15A & 15B). One side features a topographic map of the Arctic extending from the North Pole to 60 ...

Antarctica & the Arctic presented together at 1:10, 000, 000, each as one side of a double-sided map from the British Antarctic Survey & shown within the circle of 60° of latitude. The newly updated, folded version of this title was published in 2015. On one side is a map of the Antarctic including South Shetland & South Orkney Islands. The map has contour lines at 500m intervals drawn on satellite-based relief shading, plus colouring for rocky outcrops in the coastal areas; also shown is the approximate size of the sub-glacial Lake Vostok. Permanent scientific research stations are marked, plus the UK summer-only stations. For panels in the map corners provide more information: the Southern Ocean within the latitude of 90º south, the sea ice extent & the Antarctic Polar Front, the rock surface beneath the ice sheet, plus size comparison between Antarctica & UK. The map also

Includes:: a list of basic facts about Antarctica: its area with/without ice shelf, different height measurements, plus ice thickness & volume. On the reverse is the Arctic with altitude colouring on the surrounding land masses, plus on Greenland also contours at 500m. Numerous topographic features (mountain ranges, etc) are names, as well as smaller islands off the Russian coast & sea channels in the Arctic part of Canada. The map shows international boundaries, towns, main road & rail connections & airports/airfields. Four additional panels show the extent of permafrost, extent of sea ice, land cover, plus countries in different colours. Also provided are brief notes “ The Arctic & UK Science”. On both maps, the oceans have bathymetric colouring. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5º & 15º respectively. Full BAS reference for this title is “BAS (Misc) 15A & 15B”. This title is also available as a wall map.PLEASE NOTE: to see other BAS maps of wider general interest, please click on the series link. A separate series on our website presents various BAS titles which are of interest mainly to scientific experts or academic staff: larger scale topographic and/or geological/earth sciences maps.

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A double-sided wall from the British Antarctic Survey, size 84x 84cm (33”x 33” approx), presenting Antarctica & the Arctic at 1:10, 000, 000, each as one side of the map & shown within the circle of 60° of latitude. On one side is a map of the Antarctic including South Shetland & South Orkney Islands. The map has contour lines at 500m intervals drawn on satellite-based relief shading, plus colouring for rocky outcrops in the coastal areas; also shown is the approximate size of the sub-glacial Lake Vostok. Permanent scientific research stations are marked, plus the UK summer-only stations. For panels in the map corners provide more information: the Southern Ocean within the latitude of 90º south, the sea ice extent & the Antarctic Polar Front, the rock surface beneath the ice sheet, plus size comparison between Antarctica & UK. The map also

Includes:: a list of basic facts about Antarctica: its area with/without ice shelf, different height measurements, plus ice thickness & volume. On the reverse is the Arctic with altitude colouring on the surrounding land masses, plus on Greenland also contours at 500m. Numerous topographic features (mountain ranges, etc) are names, as well as smaller islands off the Russian coast & sea channels in the Arctic part of Canada. The map shows international boundaries, towns, main road & rail connections & airports/airfields. Four additional panels show the extent of permafrost, extent of sea ice, land cover, plus countries in different colours. Also provided are brief notes “ The Arctic & UK Science”. On both maps, the oceans have bathymetric colouring. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5º & 15º respectively. Full BAS reference for this title is “BAS (Misc) 15A & 15B”. This title is also available as a folded map.PLEASE NOTE: to see other BAS maps of wider general interest, please click on the series link. A separate series on our website presents various BAS titles which are of interest mainly to scientific experts or academic staff: larger scale topographic and/or geological/earth sciences maps.

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Antarctica on a simple laminated & tear-resistant tourist map with an enlargement for the Antarctic Peninsula, designed to present the basic facts of the continent’s geography & the history of its exploration. On one side is a map of Antarctica with the surrounding ice shelves, bays & seas, indicating main peaks, mountain ranges & regions, plus locations of the scientific stations. The map highlights routes taken by Amundsen & Scott & by two trans-continental expeditions of 1955-58 & 1989-90. A small inset shows regions claimed by various countries. On the reverse is an enlargement of the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetlands Islands, with more detailed insets showing the Danco Coast with Anvers & Brabant Islands, plus Deception Isl&. Extensive notes give biographies of main explorers connected with the region, descriptions of fauna & flora, plus tourist tips. All the text is in English. ...

Antarctica at 1:7, 000, 000 on a large wall map from Maps International, size 120 x 100cm (3ft 11” x 3ft 4” approx) – paper version, showing topography, territorial claims, research stations, major exploration routes, etc. Coverage is within the latitude of 60°, extending beyond it to include South Georgia & the southern tip of South America. The map presents Antarctica with contour lines, relief shading & plenty of names of various topographic

Features: mountain ranges, peaks, etc. In the surrounding oceans the extent of the summer & winter ice sheet is shown. Boundaries of different territorial claims are clearly marked, as are locations of scientific bases, indicating those with aircraft or helicopter landing facilities. Also marked are the routes of the four most important expeditions in early 20th century: Scott’s 1902-1903 & 1911-1912, Shackleton’s 1908-1909 & Amundsen’s 1911-1912. Surrounding panels provide more information about various aspects of Antarctica.* This title is also available encapsulated or on hanging strips.

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