Origins - The Evolution of Continents, Oceans and Life

London: Cassell, 2001. A Fine unmarked copy apart from an inscription to front endpaper with Fine dustjacket. A large format volume of 360 pages printed on glossy paper. A lavishly produced work illustrated throughout with colour photographs and maps. This exceptional book celebrates the inevitability of global change and highlights our need as human beings to recognize and adjust to it. Its entertaining and accessible text displays a remarkable breadth and diversity of knowledge, drawing upon discoveries in natural history, geology, geography and paleontology to unravel secrets of millions of years. Its unique structure offers the opportunity to pursue two distinct but parallel narratives in one volume - the first characterised by discrete photo-essay spreads, and the second by authoritative running text illustrated with clearly numbered icons. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 2.34 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST. 25. First. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.