Duncan Marshall Livres

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Diving with Sharks is a complete guide for divers seeking sharks or anyone interested in these incredible creatures. The book takes a detailed look at shark biology and behaviour, and features all the popular, and many lesser known, shark species that divers can encounter. Shark diving hot spots from around the world are also featured. The book also provides information to assist divers to get the best from their shark diving experiences, looking at the dos and don'ts, the pros and cons and the possible dangers. The book also includes feature stories, including the sad story of shark finning, which has seen massive reductions in shark numbers around the world from overfishing. With over 500 known species of sharks, and more being discovered every year, Diving with Sharks is the ultimate guide for learning more about these incredible creatures of the deep and also where to see them, up close and personal.

Nature in Mind explores a kind of madness at the core of the developed world that has separated the growth of human cultural systems from the destruction of the environment on which these systems depend. It is now becoming increasingly clear that the contemporary Western lifestyle not only has a negative impact on the ecosystems of the earth but also has a detrimental effect on human health and psychological wellbeing. The book compares the work of Gregory Bateson and Henry Corbin and shows how an understanding of the "imaginal world" within the practice of systemic psychotherapy and ecopsychology could provide a language shared by both nature and mind. This book argues the case for bringing nature-based work into mainstream education and therapy practice. It is an invitation to radically reimagine the relationship between humans and nature and provides a practical and epistemological guide to reconnecting human thinking with the ecosystems of the earth

In 1775, just prior to the start of the American Revolution, the British schooner Halifax was wrecked off the Maine coast. The pilot of the vessel was a Colonial seaman who'd been impressed into the Royal Navy. Drawing on true events and real people, noted maritime author and historian Roger Duncan traces the fictional life of Halifax's pilot in this historical novel.

A graphic guide to the history of Romanticism.

A frank and funny memoir about one man's story of escaping the rat race and finding his life.

Exploring the concept of restless spirits in Asian religions, the book delves into the metaphor of "hungry ghosts," symbolizing insatiable cravings. It connects this theme to the German band To Rococo Rot, who named their album "Music Is A Hungry Ghost," suggesting a deeper connection between music and the unfulfilled desires of these spirits. The narrative intertwines cultural insights with artistic expression, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of longing and the power of music.

The updated sixth edition features revised and expanded chapters that reflect recent changes in dwelling house construction. It builds on the foundation established by previous editions, ensuring that readers receive the most current information and practices in the field.

From the internationally bestselling author of Fat, Forty and Fired this funny, thought-provoking memoir will make you laugh -- and want to make the most of your life.

An authoritative visual guide to marine and freshwater life around the world including hundreds of fish, shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, sharks, turtles, rays, whales and amphibians.