Author: Paul W. J. HardingPublisher:
ISBN: 9781911525240
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Shark
Author: Daniel AbelPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691261679
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A marvelously illustrated look at the life of the shark No two species of shark have the same life history, yet these magnificent creatures share many things in common. This one-of-a-kind narrative biography brings together a wide array of species from habitats around the globe, examining the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks as well as their cultural role in human history. Written by two experienced shark educators, scientists, and conservationists, Shark: The Illustrated Biography blends engaging profiles of selected species with captivating illustrations to offer an unparalleled exploration of the life and times of the shark. Features a beautiful and informative array of watercolors Tells the biographical story of the shark using the life histories of representative species, from birth and early family life to adolescence and the adult years Discusses sharks of all kinds, such as Shortfin Makos, Sandbar Sharks, Spiny Dogfish, Great Whites, Tiger Sharks, Basking Sharks, Angel Sharks, and Great Hammerheads Covers evolutionary history, distinguishing features, habitats, reproduction, and migration Examines the role of sharks in art, music, literature, spirituality, and mythology An essential, must-have reference for shark lovers everywhere
Shark Bytes
Author: John BantinPublisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 1909911739
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
The popular image of sharks is of a dorsal fin cleaving the surface as it rushes to its next kill, but this is a limited caricature. There are over 500 species to choose from, most of whom are far more frightened of humans than vice versa. In this beautiful book, diving veteran John Bantin recounts many tales of his diving with several species of sharks and other marine animals over the last 4 decades. Accompanied by his own stunning photography, the captivating, spectacular and sometimes shocking encounters show the reader what it is like to get up close and personal to these bizarre and beautiful creatures. The sharks covered range from the great whale sharks to the small blacktip reef shark, in locations extending to all corners of the globe.
Sharks of the Air
Author: James Neal HarveyPublisher: Casemate
ISBN: 1612000231
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
“[A] perfect blend of sympathetic career biography and gripping military history . . . a definite winner for all World War II military history buffs” (Library Journal). In July 1944, the Allies were stunned by the appearance of the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet warplane. More than one hundred mph faster than any other aircraft in the skies, the Me 262 gained scores of victories over Allied fighters and bombers, and by the end of the war, many of the Luftwaffe’s greatest aces had clamored to be in their cockpits. Sharks of the Air tells the story of Willy Messerschmitt’s life and shows how this aeronautical genius built many revolutionary airplanes—not excluding the Luftwaffe’s mainstay, the Me 109—and culminating in the Me 262. It describes how his various warplanes fought in Spain, Poland, France, Britain, the USSR, and Germany, and it provides thrilling accounts of air battles drawn from combat reports and interviews with veterans. And finally, this biography gives “insight into the life of a man who played a role in the Nazi war machine, but is not defined by it” (Scale Aviation Modeller International). Aspects of Messerschmitt’s life never before made public are revealed, including his love affair with the beautiful Baroness Lilly Michel-Rolino, a rich aristocrat who left her husband to live with Willy. Author James Harvey “uses his 40 years of flying experience and experience of aviation to tell the fascinating story of Messerschmitt and how, given the right conditions, Messerschmitt and other German aircraft designers could have changed the course of WWII” (Military Scale).
Guy Harvey's Underwater World
Author: Guy HarveyPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811769917
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
This strikingly beautiful, large-format book showcases Guy Harvey’s around-the-world fishing and diving adventures. Drawing from meticulous notes, knock-out photographs and Guy’s signature artwork, Guy weaves together fascinating stories, scientific discoveries and insights into the behavior of dozens of gamefish species to give us an up-close picture of his time on and in the water. Chapters highlight expeditions to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Belize, Cuba, the Caymans, Bermuda, the Yucatan and Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Costa Rica, Australia and the Galapagos, truly the international fishing experiences of a lifetime. Guy is a world-class angler, diver, photographer, and artist whose contributions to conservation and scientific research are as recognized as his accomplishments in sport and art. Guy has lived the life anglers dream of and this is the book that documents that dream.
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Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Author: Julie BeerBahamas
Author: Michael LawrencePublisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This guide to Bahamian diving and snorkelling covers attractions such as an adventure dive to the James Bond movie set wrecks at New Providence. It covers 25 major island groups, 100 top sites including shark rodeo at Walker's Cay, reefs, walls and wrecks, culture, history, and practical advice.
