This spectacularly illustrated book is the only complete guide to the wildlife & natural history of the vast & beautiful Antarctic region. Covering the Antarctic continent, the southern ocean, & the subantarctic islands, this guide illustrates all of the region`s breeding birds & marine mammals with stunning colour photographs. In addition to the colour plates, it features distribution maps & up-to-date species accounts expertly detailing abundance, seasonal status, & conservation prospects. The volume also covers numerous nonbreeding species, migrants, & vagrants. Regional chapters describe all of the subantarctic islands, in addition to most regularly visited sites in Antarctica, & are accompanied by maps of each area & photographs of each locale. These chapters present detailed information on geography, climate, geology, general ecology, & flora. They also address conservation efforts
- past, present, & planned. The book concludes with practical information about visiting the area, including details on the best-available landing sites & notes on seasonal weather conditions. This is an indispensable companion for a trip far south, as well as an informative volume for anyone interested in the Antarctic region`s remarkable, occasionally strange, & frequently beautiful animals.
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Antarctic Wildlife is a pocket reference guide to more than 120 of the most common species of marine birds, whales, seals, fishes & marine invertebrates found in this remote region. Beautiful illustrations & detailed descriptions highlight the distinguishing features of the familiar species eco-tourists are most likely to see on land & at sea during their visit. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information & ideal for field use. Made in the USA. ...

A double sided map of Antarctica to the scale of 1:9, 500, 000. One side of the map is Antarctica-Political, the other Antarctica-Physical. Both maps include lines of latitude & longitude & show the Falkland Islands. The Antarctica-Political map clearly divides the continent into areas of territories claimed by nations working there. The map shows the extent of the summer & winter ice & names ice shelves. Sites of aircraft & helicopter aerodromes are shown. Cartography is provided by relief shading & spot heights & mountain ranges are named. The major expedition routes of Scott, Shackleton & Amundsen are usefully marked on the map. Fairly detailed information is provided in boxes along the side of the political map detailing some facts about Antarctica & its climate & vegetation, as well as a brief history of discovery & exploration & information concerning the exploitation of resources & the Antarctic Treaty. The Antarctica-Physical map shows the location, names & nationalities of bases on the continent as well as weather stations & ice stations. The map shows the extent of the summer & winter ice & names ice shelves. Aircraft & helicopter aerodromes are shown. Cartography is provided by relief shading & spot heights & contours. Fairly detailed box insets provide information on the flora & fauna of the continent, its climate, the scientific research being undertaken there & some general facts & figures. ...

Topographic map of Antarctica taken from Landsat Satellite images that have been digitally merged. The cartography



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Antarctica in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

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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