The Antarctic
- An Anthology, edited by Francis Spufford, brings together first-person accounts of exploration, travelogues,
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A visually captivating, novelistic travelogue that chronicles the first civilian environmental cleanup expedition in Antarctica-an engaging true story told through anecdotes, journal entries, vignettes, recipes, & archival & contemporary photography. ” The first thing that comes to mind about Antarctica is not likely the food. But if you are going there, it is the second.” -Wendy Trusler & Carol Devine The Antarctic Book of Cooking & Cleaning is a unique journey through an austral summer, when a group of dedicated individuals-fifty-four people from five countries-picked up nearly three decades` worth of garbage during a three-month period in Antarctica. In this visually captivating polar journal, Wendy Trusler & Carol Devine transport readers back twenty years & thousands of miles to Bellinghausen, the Russian research station that became their temporary home. Devine, a humanitarian who piloted the project, & Trusler, a visual artist & cook, use journal entries, letters, provision lists, recipes, & menus to document their voyage. They share pithy, insightful observations on life, food, science, politics, & the environment. Showcased throughout are modern & vintage photos & vignettes from Antarctica`s short history-all of which add delightful color & warm detail to this unique book. Trusler reveals the challenges of cooking in a makeshift kitchen during long, white nights at the bottom of the world. While the dozens of eco-tourists strive to help preserve the continent, she must figure out how to cook for all of them in the small camp kitchen, using limited ingredients. The Antarctic Book of Cooking & Cleaning

Includes:: forty-two eclectic, tasty, & hearty recipes tinged with Russian, Chinese, & South American influences, such as Honey Oatmeal Bread, Cheese Fondue, Great Wall Dumplings, Roasted Pepper Goulash with Smoked Paprika, Roast Leg of Pork, & Frozen Chocolate Cream. All beautifully photographed, these dishes reflect the expedition`s colorful cultural fabric & the astonishing raw beauty of their surroundings-a continent uniquely devoted to peace, cooperation, & science.

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The Antarctic Dive Guide is the first & only dive guide to the seventh continent, until recently the exclusive realm of scientific & military divers. Today, however, the icy waters of Antarctica have become the extreme destination for recreational divers wishing to explore beyond the conventional & observe the strange marine life that abounds below the surface. This book is packed with information about the history of diving in Antarctica & its wildlife, & features stunning underwater photography. The Antarctic Dive Guide covers 31 key dive sites on the Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia &

Includes:: maps & detailed guidance on how best to explore each site. Essential information is also provided on how to choose & prepare for travel to this remote region, & diving techniques for subzero waters. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering diving in Antarctica, & an exciting read for anyone interested in this little-explored underwater world. This fully revised & updated third edition: * Covers 4 new dive sites * Features revised & updated information for the other 27 sites covered *

Includes:: new sections on the Sea Leopard Project & natural product chemistry from Antarctic marine organisms



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The Antarctic is one the most hostile natural environments in the world. It is an extraordinary physical space, which changes significantly in shape & size with the passing of the seasons. Politically, it is unique as it contains one of the few areas of continental space not claimed by any nation-state. Scientifically, the continental ice sheet has provided us with vital evidence about the Earth`s past climate. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus Dodds provides a modern account of Antarctica, highlighting the main issues facing the continent today. Looking at how the Antarctic has been explored & represented in the last hundred years, Dodds considers the main exploratory & scientific achievements of the region. He explains how processes such as globalization mean that the Antarctic is increasingly involved in a wider circuit of ideas, goods, people, trade, & governance
- all of which have an impact on the future of the region. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable.
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This is the definitive field guide to The antelope of Africa. This book conveys their conservation status, threats & risks for survival, distribution ranges, habitat requirements, habits & how some of the species were introduced to the scientific world. Specific reference is made to sub-species as the conservation prospects for many species differ from region to region. The text is easy to read & is complemented by distribution maps, full colour photographs & the latest taxonomic classifications. The Antelope of Africa also shares the story of Africa`s antelope. The antelope family is becoming increasingly threatened as population numbers are on the decline almost everywhere. This book aims to raise appreciation for the diversity of antelope species & their plight in a changing Africa. It is a must for anyone with an interest in Africa`s wildlife. ...

The ” Apartment”, the astonishing first novel by Greg Baxter, is tale of war & peace, friendship & aloneness. A man walks across an old European capital. Heavy snow falls. He has come here from far away, hoping to forget. Instead, he remembers: home, war, lost friends. Complicity. In the company of a new friend & alive to the new experiences of the city, he moves through the snow & his complicated history in search of an apartment. The ” Apartment”, by the author of the acclaimed memoir ”A Preparation for Death”, is a novel about war, the relationship between America & the rest of the world, & the brittle foundations of Western culture; but above all it is a book about the mysteries & alchemies of friendship
- truthful, moving & brilliant. Acclaimed by Hisham Matar, Adam Thorpe & Roddy Doyle, among others, ” The Apartment” is a deeply original & profoundly involving novel. ” Admirable for its scope, ambition & unashamed seriousness of purpose, as well as its willingness to take stylistic & structural risks”. (Julie Myerson, ” Observer”). ” Stunningly good”. (Susan Jeffreys, ” Saturday Review”).BBC Radio Four ” Baxter`s superbly elegant, understated writing explores the dynamics of America`s relationship with the rest of the world”. (” The Times”). ”A wonderful, horrible, wise novel”. ” Dazed & Confused”. (Book of the Month). ”A dark & sinewy novel, written with sparse clarity & affecting subtlety”. (Stuart Evers, ” Observer” (Books of the Year)). Greg Baxter was born in Texas in 1974. He lived for a number of years in Dublin, & now lives in Berlin. He is the author of the acclaimed memoir ”A Preparation for Death”. ” The Apartment” is his first novel.
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Ambitious art photographer Gina lives a glamorous life in bustling Rome. Her edgy shots of refugees have been receiving rave reviews & commissions for future work, & things in her personal life have finally settled down. But just when she thinks she can sit back & relax in the apartment she was left by her unconventional husb&, a chance encounter sends her world into a tailspin. Sasha, an exchange student from Engl&, had been excited to come on an adventure to Rome. But when she arrives the reality of living in the busy city is a sharp shock. Taking refuge with Gina in her art-crammed apartment, Sasha befriends one of the refugee models from Gina's work. But this innocent act complicates Gina's busy creative life more than either of them knows. From her precious apartment Gina juggles her hectic life & relationships. But there are men in Rome who wield power & influence in devious ways & Gina has to fight them
- & some painful memories
- if she is to keep hold of her hard-fought independence.

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In a medieval Venice undone by devastating famine & excessive, orgiastic Carnival festivities of all kinds, the protagonists of The Apothecary`s Shop chase a dream of rebirth, the eternal fantasy of defeating death. The young Costanza, of the noble Grimani family, has disappeared. The family scribe, Edgardo, promises to return the girl to her family, who themselves may not be above suspicion. Doctors, apothecaries, undertakers, Eastern merchants, farmers: everyone seems to be involved in the girl`s disappearance, even African slave traders. Abella, Edgardo`s ambiguous ally & the only female doctor in Venice, introduces him to secrets & occult practices of medicine. Through her, Edgardo discovers Sabbatai`s Apothecary, where remedies & concoctions are prepared & clues to Costanza`s disappearance may lie. ...

The Appalachian Trail spans fourteen states from Maine to Georgia & is more than 2, 000 miles long. Now, eighty years after its completion, the A.T. remains America s premier hiking trail & is known as the People s Path. This beautifully illustrated book officially published with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy highlights this legendary footpath with more than 170 spectacular contemporary images taken by the foremost hiking photographer in America. The photographs allow readers to experience the trail as if their boots were on the path passing by the iconic white trail blazers, taking in the surrounding wilderness at scenic overlooks, meeting other hikers at lean-tos or shelters, & freezing at the sight of a black bear, moose, or other majestic wildlife. This book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, or for those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves. ...

Taking us through the seasons in England`s apple-growing heartlands, this magical book uncovers the stories & folklore of our most familiar fruit.` An orchard is not a field. It`s not a forest or a copse. It couldn`t occur naturally; it`s definitely cultivated. But an orchard doesn`t override the natural order: it enhances it, dresses it up. It demonstrates that man & nature together can
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- create something more beautiful & (literally) more fruitful than either could alone. The vivid brightness of the laden trees, studded with jewels, stirs some deep race memory & makes the heart leap. Here is bounty, & excitement.`

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