Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change

Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change
Author: Ellen Prager
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2024-10-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0231559410

Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes? With humor, easy-to-understand language, and fun illustrations, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and make science engaging and understandable for all. From dangerous marine life, coral reefs, and the deep sea to lightning, hurricanes, weather forecasting, the Sun, and climate change, they reveal what’s fact, what’s fiction, and how to find science-based answers. This book is perfect for anyone curious about the world around them, educators, science communicators, and even scientists who want to learn about and explain topics outside their expertise.

Naturalist

Naturalist
Author: Edward O. Wilson
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2006-04-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781597260886

Edward O. Wilson -- University Professor at Harvard, winner of two Pulitzer prizes, eloquent champion of biodiversity -- is arguably one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. His career represents both a blueprint and a challenge to those who seek to explore the frontiers of scientific understanding. Yet, until now, little has been told of his life and of the important events that have shaped his thought.In Naturalist, Wilson describes for the first time both his growth as a scientist and the evolution of the science he has helped define. He traces the trajectory of his life -- from a childhood spent exploring the Gulf Coast of Alabama and Florida to life as a tenured professor at Harvard -- detailing how his youthful fascination with nature blossomed into a lifelong calling. He recounts with drama and wit the adventures of his days as a student at the University of Alabama and his four decades at Harvard University, where he has achieved renown as both teacher and researcher.As the narrative of Wilson's life unfolds, the reader is treated to an inside look at the origin and development of ideas that guide today's biological research. Theories that are now widely accepted in the scientific world were once untested hypotheses emerging from one mans's broad-gauged studies. Throughout Naturalist, we see Wilson's mind and energies constantly striving to help establish many of the central principles of the field of evolutionary biology.The story of Wilson's life provides fascinating insights into the making of a scientist, and a valuable look at some of the most thought-provoking ideas of our time.

How to Become a Mermaid

How to Become a Mermaid
Author: Elyrria Swann
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1644114518

• 2022 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award • Details how to connect to water as a living presence and develop personal and spiritual connections with fish and other aquatic animals • Explains how to embody the vibration of water in your energy field by integrating archetypes of water spirits and watery concepts such as empathy, unconditional love, eco-consciousness, and stillness • Shares the author’s personal experiences, beginning at age 10, with astral mermaids, water spirits, and other magical creatures Anyone can become a mermaid. To do so, you must develop the vibration of water in your energy field and learn to perceive as mermaids do. In this how-to guide, Elyrria Swann shares her personal experiences, beginning at age 10, with astral mermaids, water spirits, and other magical creatures and offers wisdom and practical lessons from the watery kingdom to reveal the path to becoming a mermaid. Swann details how to connect to water as a living presence and awaken to its magic, as she did as a child. Exploring how to develop mermaid energies, she shows how to make friends with fish and develop personal and spiritual connections with them and other aquatic animals, including how to communicate through dreams, meditations, and visions. She explains how to embody the vibration of water in your energy field by integrating archetypes of water spirits and watery concepts such as empathy, unconditional love, eco-consciousness, and stillness. She explores how to develop relationships with astral allies like krakens, gorgon medusas, and selkies as well as protection techniques to use when making contact with spiritual beings. Channeling the merfolk she has built personal relationships with, Swann sheds light on the inner workings of the mermaid realm, offering insight into their innermost thoughts, states of being, and how they live. Presenting a user’s manual for incarnated merpeople, the author shares the message of the mermaids to help unite the mermaid and human worlds and protect our oceans as well as to help us develop emotionally, evolve spiritually, and ascend to higher vibrational dimensions.

You're Mermazing

You're Mermazing
Author: SUMMERSDALE PUBLISHERS
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Mermaids
ISBN: 9781786857507

Mythical soulmate: mermaid Swim your way through life with this little book of mertastic quotes and statements. It will be your helping hand whenever you feel out of your depth and will encourage you to dive into any situation with a splash of sparkle and sass. SELLING POINTS: * A cute, sassy little book to inspire you and remind you of just how mermazing you are! * Full of confidence-boosting quotes and statements to build your selfesteem and enhance your positive outlook on the world.

The Life Cycle of a Crocodile

The Life Cycle of a Crocodile
Author: Barbara M. Linde
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433946742

Learn how the crocodile lives.

Waves in the Ocean and Atmosphere

Waves in the Ocean and Atmosphere
Author: Joseph Pedlosky
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662051311

A study of the fundamental theory of waves appropriate for first year graduate students in oceanography, meteorology and associated sciences. Starting with an elementary overview of the basic wave concept, specific wave phenomena are then examined, including: surface gravity waves, internal gravity waves, lee waves, waves in the presence of rotation, and geostrophic adjustment. Each wave topic is used to introduce either a new technique or concept in general wave theory. Emphasis is placed on connectivity between the various subjects and on the physical interpretation of the mathematical results. The book contains numerous exercises at the end of the respective chapters.

Pluto

Pluto
Author: Greg Roza
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433942992

Describes Pluto, which was officially designated a dwarf planet in 2006.

Field Notes from a Catastrophe

Field Notes from a Catastrophe
Author: Elizabeth Kolbert
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1620409895

A new edition of the book that launched Elizabeth Kolbert's career as an environmental writer--updated with three new chapters, making it, yet again, "irreplaceable" (Boston Globe). Elizabeth Kolbert's environmental classic Field Notes from a Catastrophe first developed out of a groundbreaking, National Magazine Award-winning three-part series in The New Yorker. She expanded it into a still-concise yet richly researched and damning book about climate change: a primer on the greatest challenge facing the world today. But in the years since, the story has continued to develop; the situation has become more dire, even as our understanding grows. Now, Kolbert returns to the defining book of her career. She has added a chapter bringing things up-to-date on the existing text, plus three new chapters--on ocean acidification, the tar sands, and a Danish town that's gone carbon neutral--making it, again, a must-read for our moment.

The Shark Rider

The Shark Rider
Author: Ellen Prager
Publisher: Scarletta Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 193806352X

After thwarting the dastardly plans of J.P. Rickerton, Tristan Hunt is having trouble keeping his newfound talents a secret. And if undercover spies and a mysterious illness threatening to expose the secrets of camp weren’t enough, reports of dying fish and disappearing sponge in the Caribbean call Tristan and his friends back into action. Will the Sea Guardians discover the source of the problem before time runs out? Can the escape the threat of an oncoming storm? Or will a betrayal from one of their own ensure it’s already too late?

Ocean Echoes

Ocean Echoes
Author: Sheila Hurst
Publisher:
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2016-12-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780998077819

Marine biologist Ellen Upton gives up on love to study jellyfish at a Cape Cod research facility. Her ultimate goal is to make a difference through her research, but the ocean would rather mystify than reveal its secrets. When her funding is threatened, her future will depend on the success or failure of an upcoming research cruise. During the cruise, she discovers what could be a new species. Every discovery only leads to more questions. She is driven to learn the truth behind its existence, even as the truth continues to change. Either her dreams of recognition are within her grasp or her research is slipping into obsession. Reverberating with mysteries of life and love, Ocean Echoes is a journey into the unknown. A percentage from the sale of this book will go toward nonprofit organizations working to protect the world's oceans for future generations.