Eden Underwater
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Underwater Eden
Author: Gregory S. Stone
language: en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date: 2012-12-21
“It was the first time I’d seen what the ocean may have looked like thousands of years ago.” That’s conservation scientist Gregory S. Stone talking about his initial dive among the corals and sea life surrounding the Phoenix Islands in the South Pacific. Worldwide, the oceans are suffering. Corals are dying off at an alarming rate, victims of ocean warming and acidification—and their loss threatens more than 25 percent of all fish species, who depend on the food and shelter found in coral habitats. Yet in the waters off the Phoenix Islands, the corals were healthy, the fish populations pristine and abundant—and Stone and his companion on the dive, coral expert David Obura, determined that they were going to try their best to keep it that way. Underwater Eden tells the story of how they succeeded, against great odds, in making that dream come true, with the establishment in 2008 of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA). It’s a story of cutting-edge science, fierce commitment, and innovative partnerships rooted in a determination to find common ground among conservationists, business interests, and governments—all backed up by hard-headed economic analysis. Creating the world’s largest (and deepest) UNESCO World Heritage Site was by no means easy or straightforward. Underwater Eden takes us from the initial dive, through four major scientific expeditions and planning meetings over the course of a decade, to high-level negotiations with the government of Kiribati—a small island nation dependent on the revenue from the surrounding fisheries. How could the people of Kiribati, and the fishing industry its waters supported, be compensated for the substantial income they would be giving up in favor of posterity? And how could this previously little-known wilderness be transformed into one of the highest-profile international conservation priorities? Step by step, conservation and its priorities won over the doubters, and Underwater Eden is the stunningly illustrated record of what was saved. Each chapter reveals—with eye-popping photographs—a different aspect of the science and conservation of the underwater and terrestrial life found in and around the Phoenix Islands’ coral reefs. Written by scientists, politicians, and journalists who have been involved in the conservation efforts since the beginning, the chapters brim with excitement, wonder, and confidence—tempered with realism and full of lessons that the success of PIPA offers for other ambitious conservation projects worldwide. Simultaneously a valentine to the diversity, resilience, and importance of the oceans and a riveting account of how conservation really can succeed against the toughest obstacles, Underwater Eden is sure to enchant any ocean lover, whether ecotourist or armchair scuba diver.
Eden's Demise
Author: Angelique S. Anderson
language: en
Publisher: Angelique S. Anderson
Release Date: 2020-07-26
For fans of Terminator 2 and Minority Report Comes an unusual story of immortality gone wrong… After harrowing circumstances endanger Adam and Evelyn’s life, they are more than happy to enter witness protection and celebrate their honeymoon. Only Evelyn isn’t entirely convinced they are out of harm’s way. And she’s right. With Mr. Morello’s escape from jail, he only has one thing on his mind. Revenge. A dish best served with death. An underground bunker, called “The Arena,” and Androids forced to work for Mr. Morello and his assistant will prove to be the battleground for a new serum. More potent and deadly than before. A serum that will weaponize anyone who takes it and ensure that Mr. Morello becomes the new leader of the free world. A genetic-engineered thrill ride that takes you into the darkest realms of humanity, Eden’s Demise promises to be full of twists and turns from start to finish.
Incredible Mysteries of the Bible
Author: Stephen M. Miller
language: en
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Release Date: 2009-08-30
Where was the garden of Eden?What happened to the ark of the covenant?What is the unforgivable sin Jesus spoke of?If you’ve ever wondered about these or other questions while reading the Bible, then this is the book for you. Here is a fascinating look at some of the most perplexing mysteries found in the pages of the Bible. Drawing from the latest research in both archaeology and biblical studies, Incredible Mysteries of the Bible sheds fascinating and helpful light on fifty topics. Each article is accompanied by beautiful full-color images and helpful sidebars.Whether you read the book cover to cover or dip in and out at your leisure, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the world and message of the Bible. So grab your sleuthing hat and dig in!