Human (and) nature. Epic journeys to the ends of the earth: Salgado's opus on our planet in its natural state. On a very fortuitous day in 1970 26-year-old Sebastiao Salgado held a camera for the first time. When he looked through the viewfinder he had an epiphany: suddenly life made sense. From that day onward
- though it took years of hard work before he had the experience to earn his living as a photographer
- the camera became his tool for interacting with the world. Salgado who always preferred the chiaroscuro palette of black-&-white images " shot very little color in his early career before giving it up completely. Having been raised on a rural farm in Brazil far from civilization & without television Salgado possessed a deep love & respect for nature; he was also particularly sensitive to the ways in which human beings are affected by their often devastating socio-economic conditions. Of the myriad works Salgado has produced in his esteemed career three long-term projects stand out: " Workers" (1993) documenting the vanishing way of life of manual laborers across the world " Migrations" (2000) a tribute to mass migration driven by hunger natural disasters environmental degradation & demographic pressure & this new opus " Genesis" the result of an epic eight-year expedition to rediscover the mountains deserts & oceans the animals & peoples that have so far escaped the imprint of modern society
- the land & life of a still-pristine planet. " Some 46 per cent of the planet is still as it was in the time of genesis " Salgado reminds us. " We must preserve what exists." The Genesis project along with Salgado's Instituto Terra are dedicated to showing the beauty of our planet reversing the damage done to it & preserving it for the future. Over 32 trips
- traveled by foot light aircraft seagoing vessels canoes & even balloons through extreme heat & cold & in sometimes dangerous conditions
- Salgado created a collection of images showing us nature animals & indigenous peoples in such shocking & intense beauty as to take one's breath away. Mastering the monochrome with an extreme deftness to rival the virtuoso Ansel Adams Salgado brings black & white photography to a new dimension; the tonal variations in his works the contrasts of light & dark recall the works of Old Masters such as Rembrandt & Georges de la Tour. On the earth is instilled a glistening textured fabric so intricate in its weave that even the most finite details seem to extend to infinity. What does one discover in " Genesis"? The ancient animal species & volcanoes of the Galapagos; penguins sea lions cormorants & whales of the Antarctic & South Atlantic; Brazilian alligators & jaguars; African lions leopards & elephants; the isolated Zo'e tribe deep in the Amazon jungle; the Stone Age Kurowai people of West Papua; nimadic Dinka cattle farmers in Sudan; Nenet nomads & their reindeer herds in the Arctic Circle; Mentawai jungle communities on islands west of Sumatra; the icebergs of the Antarctic; the volcanoes of Central Africa & the Kamchatka Peninsula; Saharan deserts; the Negro & Jurua rivers in the Amazon; the ravines of the Grand Canyon; the glaciers of Alaska...and beyond. Having gone quite literally in some cases where no man has gone before & having spent so much time energy & passion dedicated to the making of this work Salgado likens " Genesis" to "my love letter to the planet.""




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The description of creation as it appears in the Bible makes no sense. The first page of Genesis" features no humans at all. The substance of heaven & earth arise spontaneously at God's comm&. Light is mentioned twice whales appear before birds. Vegetation appears after light but before day is separated from night. Could it be however that the creation story in " Genesis" was written as it was because that is in fact the correct order of events at the beginning of the world? Can science
- while agreeing with Darwinian evolution the big bang theory & the complexity & deep age of the universe
- prove the order of events as described in the Bible to be true? In " The Genesis Enigma" respected scientist Andrew Parker brings the latest discoveries to bear on this controversial & contentious question & reveals in stunning detail how the world & all of the life on it came into being."

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A gripping high-concept thriller for fans of Dan Brown & Sam Bourne. In the sunburnt deserts of eastern Turkey archaeologists are unearthing a stone temple the worlds most ancient building. When Journalist Rob Luttrell is sent to report on the dig he is intrigued to learn that someone deliberately buried the site 10 000 years ago. Why? Meanwhile in London a bizarre attack is baffling the police. When a weird killing takes place on the Isle of Man followed by another in rural Dorset DC Mark Forrester begins to discern a curious pattern in these apparently random murders. What weaves together these two stories is the Genesis Secret: a revelation so shocking it may threaten the social structure of the world. Only one man knows the secret & he is intent on destroying the evidence before it can be uncovered. Spanning the globe from the ruined castles of Ireland to the desolate wastes of Kurdistan Tom Knoxs intense & compelling thriller weaves together genuine historical evidence scientific insights & Biblical mysteries into an electrifying tale that grips the reader mercilessly from beginning to end. ...

A plain-English guide to genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals & the most recent discoveries. Now with 25 new & revised material Genetics For Dummies 2nd Edition gives you clear & accessible coverage of this rapidly advancing field. From dominant & recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus youll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease develop new products solve crimes.. .and even clone cats. Covers topics in a straightforward & effective manner

Includes:: coverage of stem cell research molecular genetics behavioral genetics genetic engineering & more Explores ethical issues as they pertain to the study of genetics Whether you're currently enrolled in a genetics course or are just looking for a refresher Genetics For Dummies 2nd Edition provides science lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow information on this fascinating subject.

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Mafia a secret society & the worlds greatest treasures all converge in James Twinings all new jaw--dropping thriller featuring reformed art thief Tom Kirk It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant Angelo Rome his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck. Meanwhile in Las Vegas retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body. Back in Rome Art Protection Squad officer Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found It begins with a young man hanging from the Ponte Sant Angelo Rome his pockets weighed down with lead whilst the current of the river below slowly tightens the noose around his neck. Meanwhile in Las Vegas retired art thief Tom Kirk is asked by an old friend to investigate a case involving the theft of a long lost Caravaggio painting. When tragedy strikes Tom is left holding a blood-soaked body. Back in Rome police Lieutenant Allegra Damico has been called to the Parthenon where a second body has been found but this time the body is surrounded by mannequins. When a third body is found crucified upside down in the middle of the ancient forum Allegra realises there is a sinister link between the murders. Someone is staging famous Caravaggio paintings. Suspecting the detective leading the case is corrupt Allegra begins her own investigation. Spurred on by grief & the desire to avenge the murder of his friend Tom follows a trail to Rome where he finds Allegra piecing together a similar mystery. Before long they both find themselves submerged in a vast criminal conspiracy involving the police politicians the church & a secret society born of a pact between two Mafia families decades before. ...

Explore Geneva with ease with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street map of central Geneva & a street map of the greater city area * Additional maps of the area surrounding Lake Geneva & the United Nations complex are also included * Ingenious self-folding map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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Geneva 2012. When a Russian intelligence officer approaches MI5 with vital information about the imminent cyber-sabotage of an Anglo-American Defence programme he refuses to talk to anyone but Liz Carlyle. But who is he & what is his connection to the British agent? At a tracking station in Nevada US Navy officers watch in horror as one of their unmanned drones plummets out of the sky & panic spreads through the British & American Intelligence services. Is this a Russian plot to disable the West's defences? Or is the threat coming from elsewhere? As Liz & her team hunt for a mole inside the MOD the trail leads them from Geneva to Marseilles & into a labyrinth of international intrigue in a race against time to stop the Cold War heating up once again... ...

Geneva 2012. When a Russian intelligence officer approaches MI5 with vital information about the imminent cyber-sabotage of an Anglo-American Defence programme he refuses to talk to anyone but Liz Carlyle. But who is he & what is his connection to the British agent? At a tracking station in Nevada US Navy officers watch in horror as one of their unmanned drones plummets out of the sky & panic spreads through the British & American Intelligence services. Is this a Russian plot to disable the West's defences? Or is the threat coming from elsewhere? As Liz & her team hunt for a mole inside the MOD the trail leads them from Geneva to Marseilles & into a labyrinth of international intrigue in a race against time to stop the Cold War heating up once again... ...

Everyone would like a Genie to carry out their wishes right? Perhaps not as Fudge discovers when she gains her own supernatural helper! Be careful what you wish for...A new edition of this fun story from the author of the Megan series & bestselling historical novels including Velvet & Fallen Grace. Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers of 8+ ...

Richard Feynman was the most brilliant & influential physicist of our time. Architect of quantum theories enfant terrible of the atomic bomb project caustic inquisitor on the space shuttle commission ebullient bongo-player & storyteller
- Feynman played a bewildering assortment of roles in the science of the post-war era. A brilliant interweaving of Richard Feynmans colourful life & a detailed & accessible account of his theories & experiments.
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