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| Disappearing World: The Earth's Most Extraordinary and Endangered Places
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Author: Alonzo C. Addison
Publisher: Collins
Release Date: October 2007
ISBN-10: 0007261187
ISBN-13: 9780007261185
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One of the most important books of the year
| Customer Rating: | Wow ... this book is a beautiful yet shocking look at our world today and some of its most wonderful and threatened places. Its a must read for anyone who cares about the planet, its great monuments and natural wonders. I found it by chance but am glad I did. The author takes the UNESCO World Heritage list and distills it down to 101 the most threatened places. Each page has a great intro and color map, plus pictures. This is an interesting mix of a coffee-table type book of beautiful full page pictures of fantastic destinations, yet with very serious issues and some shocking before and after photos of habitat loss and senseless destruction.
It covers lots of places and issues we all should know more about - I couldn't put it down and it has been a topic of frequent conversation ever since I got it. 5+ stars! |
World's Heritage Sites under threat
| Customer Rating: | This excellant book shows some of the best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world and outlines what factors are putting these sites at risk. It is scary the number of people that visit some of the main sites like Petra, Angkor and Machu Picchu.
If you do not want to contribute to these increasing numbers but want to enjoy these places then this is a book for you. A great variety of photographs give a good impression of each place and also great maps show where they are in the world.
Lets just hope that these places are still there for future generations to enjoy. |
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