Oxford University Press, (2000). First Edition. Quarto, softbound (slick, full-color illus. stiff wrappers), 192 pp. Fine. From lower cover: Why is Earth the only planet in our solar system where life has evolved and flourished? What makes it so different? And will it prevail as a perfect planet for life? In this, his latest and most engaging volume, James Lovelock addresses these and many other challenging questions about Earth’s future, providing a thorough health check and examining the growing prospects of our ailing planet. What he finds is both enthralling and frightening. A world-renowned scientist and inventor, Locklock detected the presence of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) in our environment, which led him to develop a new theory about our planet: the Gaia Hypothesis. It posits that the Earth is alive-a self-regulating organism in its own right-that evolution is far from over, and that humankind is no longer the be-all and end-all of that process. Generating much controversy, the theory set the record straight on the damage that CFCs have done to our planet and its delicate balance of the interaction between living things.

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Librería: Lighthousebooks, ABAA (US)
Inventario del vendedor #: vita5934
Título: Gaia: The Practical Science of Planetary Medicine.
Autor: Lovelock, James
Estado del libro: Usado
Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
Lugar de publicación: Oxford University Press, (2000). First Edition
Palabras clave: Science, Earth.

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Lighthousebooks, ABAA

Orders usually ship within two business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know that an extra shipping fee is required.All items are subject to prior sale. Shipping costs are $4.25 for the first volume via USPS media rate, or $8.00 via USPS Priority Mail. Each volume thereafter is an additional $1. International orders shipped USPS Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope, for a fee of $28.00; or otherwise, by weight. Sets, oversize and/or heavier volumes will generally cost more to ship, both domestically and internationally; we will quote a price to you when this is the case. Florida residents must add 7% sales tax. Payment may be by Check/Money Order (in US dollars), Credit Card (American Express, Mastercard, and Visa) or PayPal. All items are returnable within ten days of receipt.

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Lighthousebooks, ABAA

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Dade City, Florida

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Sobre Lighthousebooks, ABAA

Lighthouse Books, ABAA is a family-owned and operated book shop located in downtown Dade City, Florida, celebrating more than 40 years of business. We're open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our specialties include Florida history and literature, Americana, literature of the South, military history (including, but not limited to, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korean War), children's literature, antique maps, leather bindings and rare & unusual items. We have a wide variety of general stock, including a large landscape/gardening section, a great selection of Christian/church history/Bible study titles, Beat literature, fishing, aviation, maritime, Asian history, African history, European history, South Pacific, British history, archaeology, psychology, philosophy, Latin American and Caribbean history, Canadian history, discovery & exploration, art, antiques & collectibles' reference, pop-up books, railroads, hunting, fire arms, etc. About 25 per cent of our total stock is listed in our online inventory. If ever you're in the area, we invite you to come in and browse; to show our appreciation, we'll offer a 15 per cent discount off any purchases made on your first visit. The proprietor, Michael F. Slicker, is one of about 450 qualified members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, Inc., and its affiliate the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. He was also the founding president of the the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association and is still an active member and committee chairman. In addition to keeping regular hours at the storefront location, Lighthouse Books participate as a vender in about a dozen book fairs, antiques shows, map fairs and related events each year. One such show is The Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, an annual trade show/charity benefit held in downtown St. Petersburg in the spring, that has become the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeast; Slicker has served as Chair since its inception thirty years ago. Please contact us for more information regarding our certified appraisal services. Please visit our website: www.OldFloridaBookStore.com. Bibliophiles might also enjoy our blog, featuring articles on unusual books, author biographies, and other book related subjects:.OldFloridaBookStore.blospot.com.

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