OCEAN: The Definitive Visual Guide
Cousteau, Fabien (Editor-in-Chief), Francis, Peter (Senior Editor), Anna Hall & Helen Spencer (Senior Art Editors), Introduction by Fabien Cousteau
Language: English
Published by Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, New York, Melbourne, Munich & Delhi, 2014
- Hardcover
- New
Condition: New
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SUPERB: ENHANCED: UPDATED: EXHAUSTIVE: ILLUMINATING: NEW Second Revised Edition, Enhanced & Updated (Orig. 2014) First Printing: BEAUTIFUL embossed-silver-&- blue-on-white illustrated durable (cleanable) cover w/ "OCEAN" silver-embossed on front panel & spine & w/ EXCELLENT sharp NEW edges BUT w/ slightest bumping of bottom corners, IMMACULATE smooth-cut text-block exterior, IMPECCABLE DISTINCTIVE silver-blue illustrated end-papers, NEW sewn-perfect binding w/ light-blue cloth bands at spine-caps, PRISTINE interior SPLENDIDLY presented in varied layouts on SUPERB unblemished silk-finish gloss-laminated paper * 10" x 12.06" x 1.30", 2.62 kg, 512 pp (487 in full-color) * ABOUT THE BOOK: Explore the last wilderness left on Earth, w/ this ENHANCED and UPDATED edition of this EXHAUSTIVE guide to the underwater world. From mangrove swamp to ocean floor, mollusc to manatee, the Japanese tsunami to Hurricane Sandy, unravel the mysteries of the sea. Marvel at the oceans' power & importance to our planet--as the birthplace of life on Earth, a crucial element of our climate, & as a vital but increasingly fragile resource for mankind. You will discover every aspect, from the geology of the sea floor & the interaction between the ocean & atmosphere, to the extraordinary diversity of marine life. Updated illustrations & satellite-derived maps & the latest scientific research explain & illuminate each natural process & phenomena. Includes an inspiring introduction by editor-in-chief Fabien Cousteau."Ocean" captures both the beauty & scientific complexity of the ocean, making it perfect for families & students alike. * SHIPPING: Mnemosyne wraps, labels and seals this splendid book w/ our greatest care & elegance, and then envelops it in a layering of protective bubble-wrap before packaging it in a sturdy multiply-walled carton for FREE shipment within the United States via USPS MEDIA MAIL or for domestic shipment via USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a nominal additional charge of $16.00. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES & CONDITIONS on request.…
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- Title
- OCEAN: The Definitive Visual Guide
- Author
- Cousteau, Fabien (Editor-in-Chief), Francis, Peter (Senior Editor), Anna Hall & Helen Spencer (Senior Art Editors), Introduction by Fabien Cousteau
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, New York, Melbourne, Munich & Delhi
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1409353990
- ISBN 13
- 9781409353997
- Illustrator
- Lavishly Illustrated throughout on 487 full-color pp w/ more than 1,200 color images & photographs
- Edition
- 2nd Revised Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 2.62 kilograms
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