The Human, the Orchid, and the Octopus: Exploring and Conserving Our Natural World
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (588 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1596914181 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Saccage of our living resources Harry Helmen Again and again the worlds most brilliant scientist are telling us that we are rapidly depleting the natural world that sustains us.Cousteau explains it again a lyrical way that only he can.If you loved Jacques Cousteau in the '70's, you will realize what a real super hero he was after you read this book!Well written, easy and fun to read. A facinating journey with a remarkable man.Saccage is Cous. Always passionate, frequently logical, sometimes preachy My son is a well-read, well-informed world traveler at sixteen years old. His blank look when I told him I was reading an advanced copy of a new book by Jacques Cousteau is just one of the many reasons I am excited about the long overdue publication of this book. Cousteau died in 1997, and the absence of his influence in the past decade is echoed in my son's generation's lack of recognition. From . Jim Thornton said Masterful!. This latest Cousteau/Schiefelbein book is thought-provoking, passionate, and brilliantly written. I loved it! It gives insights and little known facts about Cousteau's pioneer experiences an an oceanographic explorer. It weaves together fascinating stories, discoveries, anecdotes, and masterful writing to make you want more and more. Simply put, this is a must-read book for all of us -- especially
From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. Written by renowned ocean explorer Cousteau in the 10 years before his death, this book strikes a note of caution as it celebrates the natural world: as the seas are plundered, the biosphere is polluted and the hazards of nuclear power are imposed upon nature, the human race is unraveling complexities it took eternity to create. Cousteau's reverence for life's miracles—embodied by the evolutionary wonders of the human, the orchid and the octopus—shines through in this eloquent testimony on the importance of pursuing higher ideals, particularly the preservation of the oceans and the natural world for future generations. . (Nov.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. As a scientist and an explorer, Cousteau laments the
The beloved explorer Jacques Cousteau witnessed firsthand the complexity and beauty of life on earth and undersea-and watched the toll taken by human activity in the twentieth century. In this magnificent last book, now available for the first time in the United States, Cousteau describes his deeply informed philosophy about protecting our world for future generations. Weaving gripping stories of his adventures throughout, he and coauthor Susan Schiefelbein address the risks we take with human health, the overfishing and sacking of the world's oceans, the hazards of nuclear proliferation, and the environmental responsibility of scientists, politicians, and people of faith. This prescient, clear-sighted book is a remarkable testament to the life and work of one of our greatest modern adventurers.