The Canaries
Author: Thilde Jensen
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9781628473742
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The Geology of the Canary Islands
Author: Valentin R. Troll
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2016-05-26
Total Pages: 637
ISBN-13: 0128096640
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Geology of the Canary Islands provides a concise overview of the geology and volcanology of the Canary Islands, along with 27 carefully planned day excursions comprising trips on all of the islands. Each stop includes a description on how to approach a site and where to park with GPS locations provided. The book covers all the spectacular features of the islands, including active ocean island volcanoes whose origins are linked to a hot spot or plume causing anomalously hot mantle material to intrude the African plate, submarine volcanic sequences uplifted inside the islands, sub- aerial shield volcanoes, and the remains of giant lateral collapses. Through its clearly written and richly color-illustrated introduction and field guide, this book is essential reading for geologists who visit the Canary Islands, one of the largest and most fascinating active volcanic systems in Europe. Includes a forward by Prof. C. J. Stillman (Trinity College Dublin), a leading expert on the volcanology and geology of the Canary Islands Features 500 full color images, coupled with in-depth introductory text and a chapter on each island, followed by 27 guided excursions that include all of the seven islands of the archipelago Familiarizes the reader with the variety of volcanic landforms and eruptive products in the Canary Islands and provides practical support in recognition, recording, and interpretation Develops understanding of growth, evolution, and destruction of ocean island volcanoes, promoting temporal and spatial thinking within a given geological framework
Birds of the Canary Islands
Author: Eduardo Garcia-del-Rey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2020-10-01
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 147298322X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn essential guide to birds of the Canary Islands, an area with an impressive range of species This comprehensive guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home to endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch, and are one of the best places in the world to see a number of rare species. The book covers every species recorded in the Canary Islands, including vagrants. Included are 73 colour plates illustrating more than 300 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. The concise text covers status, distribution, habitat, identification, voice and taxonomy. Also incorporated is an introduction with information on the geography and climate of the Canary Islands, plus habitats, birding sites and conservation.
In Search of the Canary Tree
Author: Lauren E. Oakes
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2018-11-27
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1541617428
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe surprisingly hopeful story of one woman's search for resiliency in a warming world Several years ago, ecologist Lauren E. Oakes set out from California for Alaska's old-growth forests to hunt for a dying tree: the yellow-cedar. With climate change as the culprit, the death of this species meant loss for many Alaskans. Oakes and her research team wanted to chronicle how plants and people could cope with their rapidly changing world. Amidst the standing dead, she discovered the resiliency of forgotten forests, flourishing again in the wake of destruction, and a diverse community of people who persevered to create new relationships with the emerging environment. Eloquent, insightful, and deeply heartening, In Search of the Canary Tree is a case for hope in a warming world.
Canary in the Coal Mine
Author: Madelyn Rosenberg
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2013-04-12
Total Pages: 165
ISBN-13: 0823427714
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBitty is a canary whose courage more than makes up for his diminutive size. Of course, as a miner bird who detects deadly gas leaks in a West Virginia coal mine during the Depression, he is used to facing danger. Tired of perilous working conditions, he escapes and hops a coal train to the state capital to seek help in improving the plights of miners and their canaries. In the tradition of E.B. White, George Selden, and Beverly Cleary's Ralph S. Mouse, Madelyn Rosenberg has written a singular novel full of unforgettable characters.
Canaries on the Rim
Author: Chip Ward
Publisher: Verso
Published: 2001-05-17
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9781859843215
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA quest to understand the secret history of ecocide in Utah.
The Miner's Canary
Author: Lani GUINIER
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2009-06-30
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13: 0674038037
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLike the canaries that alerted miners to a poisonous atmosphere, issues of race point to underlying problems in society that ultimately affect everyone, not just minorities. Addressing these issues is essential. Ignoring racial differences--race blindness--has failed. Focusing on individual achievement has diverted us from tackling pervasive inequalities. Now, in a powerful and challenging book, Lani Guinier and Gerald Torres propose a radical new way to confront race in the twenty-first century. Given the complex relationship between race and power in America, engaging race means engaging standard winner-take-all hierarchies of power as well. Terming their concept political race, Guinier and Torres call for the building of grass-roots, cross-racial coalitions to remake those structures of power by fostering public participation in politics and reforming the process of democracy. Their illuminating and moving stories of political race in action include the coalition of Hispanic and black leaders who devised the Texas Ten Percent Plan to establish equitable state college admissions criteria, and the struggle of black workers in North Carolina for fair working conditions that drew on the strength and won the support of the entire local community. The aim of political race is not merely to remedy racial injustices, but to create truly participatory democracy, where people of all races feel empowered to effect changes that will improve conditions for everyone. In a book that is ultimately not only aspirational but inspirational, Guinier and Torres envision a social justice movement that could transform the nature of democracy in America.
The Canary Islands
Author: Juan Cruz Ruiz
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2017-09-06
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 1468315447
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraditional guidebooks give straightforward advice on what to do and where to go, but in this remarkable cultural history, celebrated journalist and Canary Islands native Juan Cruz Ruiz offers something much more—a fusion of literature and travel that will captivate both globetrotters and interested readers looking for a more intimate exploration of this rich archipelago, which is part of Spain, yet completely distinct from the mainland.Over twelve million visitors travel to the Canary Islands every year to see its famous black and white sand beaches and attend Carnival. Reading The Canary Islands is like traveling with a personal tour guide, one who will tell you in exquisite language about the original inhabitants of the Canaries, the history of the islands, and what life was like for residents of the Canaries before tourism. Weaving together lectures, memories, and experiences, Ruiz explores the geography, the food, and the local art of the Canaries, and tells the stories of the Canarian people. Including writings, anecdotes, and comments of personalities connected to island—Ignacio Aldecoa, Unamuno, Humboldt, García Márquez, Chillida, César Manrique— Juan Cruz Ruiz introduces readers to the very essence of the Canary Islands and its people.The Canary Islands is both inspiring and useful—an in-depth look at the islands and the islanders, as well as a unique guide to unusual Canary Islands destinations, the native cuisine, and the history, mythology, and ecology of this cherished destination.
Trekking in the Canary Islands
Author: Paddy Dillon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Published: 2020-01-15
Total Pages: 323
ISBN-13: 1783627964
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guidebook provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the GR131, an island-hopping trail across the seven Canary Islands. The 560km (348 mile) route begins on Lanzarote and finishes on El Hierro and is presented in 32 daily stages. The route is well waymarked but some navigational skills are required, and the remote and occasional rocky sections need to be treated with care. Also included is an optional ascent of El Teide, the highest peak on Spanish territory at 3718m. The guide is split into seven parts, one for each island. Overview statistics, detailed navigational description and 1:50,000 mapping is provided for each stage and the guide also includes key information about transport to and between the Canary Islands and availability of accommodation and services. There is background information on the geology, history, plants and wildlife and notes on local points of interest. An appendix contains a helpful glossary. As a geologically young area, the Canaries boast rare wildlife across their dramatic volcanic terrain. The islands contain a number of national parks, and the landscape varies from semi-desert to forests and barren mountainsides. This month-long route is a great opportunity for walkers to fully immerse themselves in the diverse culture and scenery of the Canary Islands.
Cruising Guide to the Canary Islands
Author: Oliver Solanas Heinrichs
Publisher: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson
Published: 2017-01-10
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781846238475
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis lively cruising guide to the Canary Islands, compiled by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs and Mike Westin, offers a useful combination of cruising information, sightseeing recommendations and tips from local sailors about the beautiful islands of this Spanish archipelago. Well researched texts give full detail of marinas and anchorages in a friendly and accessible style, with spectacular aerial photographs detailing the rugged volcanic scenery and black- and white-sand beaches of the islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. The authors' invaluable network of contacts has added an extra dimension, with tips and recommendations from locals. Imray's clear and informative plans include the usual pilotage information plus details of wind acceleration zones, useful facilities and attractions in the areas surrounding each harbour. A handy guide for those who want to explore the Canary Islands in depth or simply pass through on their way across the Atlantic.
