“tim flannery”

In this illustrated ecological history, acclaimed scientist and historian Flannery follows the environment of the islands through the age of dinosaurs to the age of mammals and the arrival of humans, to the European colonizers and industrial society. Penetrating, gripping, and provocative, this book... More

Mammologist and paleontologist Flannery (The Eternal Frontier), who in recent years has become well known for his controversial ideas on conservation, the environment and population control, presents a straightforward and powerfully written look at the connection between climate change and global wa... More

In this lively collection of stories of adventure and discovery, "The Explorers" tells the epic saga of the conquest and settlement of Australia. Flannery presents 67 accounts that convey the sense of wonder along with the dimensions of struggle.A lively collection of extraordinary stories of advent... More

In New Guinea pidgin, "throwim way leg" means to kick out your leg on the first step of a long journey. Full of adventure, wit, and natural wonders, Flannery's narrative is just such a spectacular trip--a tour de force of travel, anthropology, and natural history. of full-color photos.Published to g... More

In his most personal book yet, Tim Flannery, the internationally acclaimed author of "The Weather Makers," draws on three decades of travel, research, and field work to craft a love letter to his native land and one of its most unique and beloved inhabitants: the kangaroo. Crisscrossing the continen... More

The Weather Makers tells the dramatic story of the earth's climate, of how it has changed, how we have come to understand it, and of what that means for the future. Tim Flannery's gripping narrative takes the reader on an extraordinary journey into the past and around the globe, bringing us clos... More

Blending together the writings of early Australian settlers, leaders, and explorers, "The Birth of Sydney" editor Flannery constructs a compelling narrative history of the early life of one of the world's most fascinating metropolises.Blending together the writings of early Australian settlers, lead... More

The far flung islands of the South-West Pacific are home to more than 230 mammal species, including some of the rarest animals on earth. The only guide to the mammals of the region, this lavishly illustrated book will bring them to the acquaintance of biologists and amateur naturalists everywhere.... More

In his many voyages, the Scottish-born sailor John Nicol (1755-1825) twice circumnavigated the globe, visiting every inhabited continent while participating in many of the greatest events of exploration and adventure of the eighteenth century. During his career Nicol battled pirates, traded with Nat... More