Bill McGuire
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 145
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
xxv, 123 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
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Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
xvii, 174 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Hothouse Earth: an Inhabitant's Guide provides a post-COP26 perspective on the climate emergency, acknowledging that it is now practically impossible to keep this side of the 1.5°C dangerous climate change guardrail. The upshot is that we can no longer dodge the arrival of a disastrous, all-pervasive climate breakdown that will come as a hammer blow to global society and economy. Bill McGuire, Professor of Geophysical and Climate Hazards, explains...
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Buzz dreams of going into outer space. One night, his dream comes true. With his dog, Raggs, by his side, he sneaks onto a spaceship. Together, Raggs and Buzz have an awesome outer space adventure.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2004, c2003
Physical Desc
256 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
A compelling, richly illustrated guide to the many large-scale natural disasters that affect life on Earth, both globally and locally. The guide is vital reading for those interested in the environment, geophysics and current affairs. It provides clear descriptions of all types of hazards and the threats they pose.
