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 The Changing Face of the Earth
The break-up of Pangaea and continental drift
over the past 250 million years in ten steps


Bruno Vrielynck & Phillippe Bouysse, UNESCO Publishing


A short but expertly told story of, as the title suggests, the ever-changing face of out planet. This 32 page booklet is written by geologists who manage to pick out the cornerstone periods in Earth history that have determined the distribution of the continents as we know them today. The authors focus on 10 timeslices using detailed maps and clear chronological placement that also come in digital format on a CD-ROM, ideal for presentations and public talks. This is an essential piece the book collection of a geologist, whether amateur or expert.



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Jungle
A journey to the heart of the rain forest

Charlotte Uhlenbroek/ BBC books

BBC naturalist Charlotte Uhlenbroek goes on a journey across the canopy tree tops of the rain forest. She takes the reader through the hidden secrets of the rain forests hanging on ropes and literally walking on the treetops. From Borneo to the Congo and the Amazon, Charlotte describes her adventures amongst the exotic flora and fauna of the jungle. An interesting read for any young and aspiring explorer who craves to understand nature.



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Beneath the Cloud Forests
 A history of cave exploration in Papua New Guinea

Howard Beck/


Cave explorer, speleologist and adventurer Howard Beck tell tales from his 34 year professional life in the underworld of caves in Papua New Guinea. Tens of photographs, maps and sketches bring the accounts of his adventures to life.



Beagle
 From Darwin's epic voyage to the British mission to Mars

Colin Pillinger

English space scientist Colin Pillinger amazed NASA and the world by planning and organizing the British MArs mission literally on a shoe-string budget. The British probe BEAGLE takes its name from the famous ship Beagle that took Darwin on his journeys to the Galapagos Islands and onto his theory of evolution. Beagle reached the red planet successfully but soon after signal was lost with the probe and the mission ended prematurely.

Despite the disappointing failure,  and while the american rovers Spirit and Opportunity ceaselessly sent back data from Mars, Colin Pillinger proved that Mars is not beyond reach even for small nations. Accompanied by many photos, historical references and amazing facts Colin Pillinger explains why Mars is so important to us and continues to attract us.


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In the company of soldiers
A chronicle of combat in Iraq

Rick Atkinson

Writer and journalist Rick Atkinson is embedded in 101 American Airbourne Division which has as a goal to take the capital Bagdad during the recent Gulf War.

Rick Atkins describes the events of the war with a striking detail and accuracy.





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