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Tapestries of Life: Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World
By (author) Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, Translated by Lucy Moffatt
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The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary Insects Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature's finely knit system and our everyday lives. In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive - food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements - taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.
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Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers
Published date | 10 Jun 2021
Language | English
Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 368
Dimensions | 216 x 135 x 28mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 450g
ISBN | 978-0-0084-0274-7
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BISAC | science / life sciences / zoology / entomology
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