At a level accessible to the educated lay reader, this book describes the changes human activities have produced in the global environment from 300 years ago to the present day. It offers a comprehensive & authoritative inventory of human impact in its varied forms
- on the oceans, atmosphere, & climate
- ranging from long-standing alterations to new & surprising ones that have emerged in recent years, from environmental disasters to success stories of environmental management, & false alarms. This balanced, non-polemical survey will interest all those concerned about the environment & the likely fate of the planet.

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A system of examinations for aviation pilots in human performance & limitation has produced great advances in safety for that sector. This book introduces the concept to seafarers so that they can understand their own limitations & make the best use of their physical & mental abilities in the challenging shipboard environment. This book looks at the realities of living & working on board & explains how recognising human limitations can improve performance, safety & job satisfaction. ...

Human Planet has been published to accompany the BBC’s groundbreaking natural history documentary of spring 2011. It is the first natural history documentary series to turn the camera on ourselves, the human species. Holding a mirror up to humanity, this book is a breathtaking celebration of the power of nature & our own ingenuity, showing us at our most beautiful; adaptive, cooperative, courageous, compassionate – & profoundly connected to our environment.. Each chapter is based on a single environment, taking us to remote grasslands, forbidding moun¬tains, waterless deserts, the freezing arctic, steaming jungles, raging rivers, vast oceans & even our urban world. Human Planet tells spellbinding stories to explore man’s unique relationship with his surroundings. In each habitat, with its own special challenges & gifts, there are remarkable stories of individuals & communities living in extreme landscapes with wild animals, seizing opportunities & overcoming incredible obstacles to survive & thrive. The stories & habitats are lavishly illustrated with colour photography from Timothy Allen, who accompanied the film crew on location to provide the book of Human Planet with lavish, striking images to accompany the intimate story-telling. The series will take the same approach to its topic as Planet Earth, explaining how human beings have learnt to live on every habitat, from our origins in the Jungle to our creation of the modern urban environment. It will also show how we have learnt to adapt to the most inhospitable landscapes & work in partnership with other animal species, as well as being a celebration of the remarkable story of man’s relationship with nature. ...

We are an astonishing species. Over the past millennium of plagues & exploration, revolution & scientific discovery, woman`s rights & technological advances, human society has changed beyond recognition. Sweeping through the last thousand years of human development, Human Race is a treasure chest of the lunar leaps & lightbulb moments that, for better or worse, have sent humanity swerving down a path that no one could ever have predicted. But which of the last ten centuries saw the greatest changes in human history? History`s greatest tour guide, Ian Mortimer, knows what answer he would give. But what`s yours? ...

Based on the BBC Programme, Human Universe, Professor Brian Cox & Andrew Cohen present us with this study of the past, present & future of humanity. Brian Cox’s accessible approach has the ability to show how fascinating, intriguing & strange life & the Universe are. On the surface of a ball of rock falling around a nuclear fireball in the blackness of a vacuum the laws of nature conspired to create a naked ape that can look up at the stars & wonder where it came from. Where are we? Are we alone? Who are we? Why are we here? What is the future? These are the questions this book asks & seeks to answer. Our origins, our place in the universe & our possible destiny are all carefully considered in the light of the evidence put forward by past & present scientists & theories. Astonishing photographs are accompanied by detailed explanations, graphs & formulas. In Human Universe, Brian Cox’s love for science & the universe is palpable & contagious & makes learning about the rules that govern our world (and beyond) a journey of wonders, & we feel compelled to join in the celebration of our existence. ...

One day, in Mali, Yann Arthus-Bertrand was the victim of a helicopter breakdown. While waiting for the pilot, he spent the entire day with a farmer who spoke to him, with great dignity & without complaint, of his daily life, his hopes, his fears & of his sole ambition: to feed his children. Yann was deeply marked by this encounter, by this man to whom he felt so close. This was the first of many such encounters, the outcome of which is Human. Human is a sensitive & loving portrait of mankind as a community, as a family but most importantly as individuals. It tries to answer the universal & ancient question of who we are & what we aspire to. It may reveal the dark side of the human condition, but it also sheds light on the best of it, for we all carry inside of us this will to live together in harmony. ...

Get under the skin of the human body with this interactive & informative book. Explore each of your body`s organ systems with our pull-out booklet & get the answers to questions you`ve always wondered about: How does skin heal itself? What is blood made of? What happens to food when we eat it? How does memory work? Packed with original illustrations, this book covers everything from what makes your heart beat to how DNA makes you who you are. ...

Presents the pictures that define the photojournalist George Rodger`s long career. The text

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A magical collection of photographs & stories from the iconic streets of London. Capturing the inspiring, the moving, the surreal & the everyday, Cathy Teesdale has made it her mission to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of life found in London. Presenting over 250 photographs, she introduces us to the real people of London, their hopes, philosophies, troubles & stories. Since beginning the Humans of London Facebook page in late 2013, Cathy has travelled across the whole of the Greater London area, photographing & talking to strangers. This collection of personal encounters is the perfect antidote to feeling lost in a big city. ...

An instant Number One New York Times bestseller, Humans of New York began in the summer of 2010, when photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project: to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in his attempt to capture ordinary New Yorkers in the most extraordinary of moments. The result of these efforts was ” Humans of New York, ” a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside"es & anecdotes. The blog has steadily grown, now boasting nearly a million devoted followers. Humans of New York is the book inspired by the blog. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits & all-new stories, & a distinctive vellum jacket, Humans of New York is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of New York, but to anyone interested in the breathtaking scope of humanity it displays. Heartfelt & moving, Humans of New York is a celebration of individuality & a tribute to the spirit of a city. ...