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This book tells of exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory, and the land itself. It is a sequel to THE OLD WAYS, and considers our relationship with darkness, burial, and what lies beneath the surface of both place and mind. Moving from the birth of the universe to a post-human future, from prehistoric art of Norwegian sea caves to the blue depths of the Greenland ice cap, from Bronze Age funeral chambers...
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The Voyage of the Beagle is the title most commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin and published in 1839 as his Journal and Remarks, bringing him considerable fame and respect. This was the third volume of The Narrative of the Voyages of H.M. Ships Adventure and Beagle, the other volumes of which, were written or edited by the commanders of the ships. Journal and Remarks covers Darwin's part in the second survey expedition of the ship...
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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet-from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu-on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully...
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Ignatius Donnelly's "Atlantis: The Antediluvian World" is a groundbreaking exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries of human history-the lost continent of Atlantis. First published in 1882, this seminal work has captivated readers for over a century with its bold theories, meticulous research, and compelling narrative.
Donnelly's book delves into the ancient myths and legends that surround Atlantis, weaving together historical, geological,...
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