The Sound of the Sea : Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans by Cynthia...
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780393651447
- Book Title
- Sound of the Sea : Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans
- Publisher
- Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
- Item Length
- 0.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.1 in
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Seashells, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Item Weight
- 26.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 0.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
ISBN-10
0393651444
ISBN-13
9780393651447
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23050080614
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sound of the Sea : Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Seashells, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
26.8 Oz
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Width
0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-016248
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
The Sound of the Sea is as exquisite, many-chambered, and luminous as the shells Cynthia Barnett describes in her wild and hybrid book. It is a travelogue, a finely argued indictment of colonization and capitalism, a reanimation of scientists lost to the official narrative, and, most ringingly, the story of the way shells and the soft and vulnerable animals within them reflect back both the greatness of human ingenuity and the equally immense and rippling effect of human harm to the natural world. This song of mingled praise and warning left me shell-shocked, wonder-struck, utterly delighted., This is not a scolding book; it's an awestruck travelogue and appreciation of something beautiful...With each page, Barnett's meticulous insights soon had me marveling with new appreciation., The Sound of the Sea is one of those rare, knock-out books that has you gasping in surprise on every page. From the prehistoric to the present, seashells have suffused human life, from giving voice to ancient gods to spurring climate solutions today. Thank you, Cynthia Barnett, for honoring the gifts the mollusks have left us, and--like the conch shells that once called the faithful to worship--for giving them the voice to speak for the imperiled ocean., Magnificent...[Barnett] starts with wonder, imbues that with knowledge, and then alchemizes it all into awe, leaving the reader struck with a blow of revelation...If you're looking for a late-summer beach read, you couldn't possibly do any better than The Sound of the Sea., A delightful, informative, and momentous read for both enthusiasts and readers who've never picked up a shell., Writing with clarity and heart, turning science into prose and history into useful knowledge, Cynthia Barnett has given us a book for the ages. The Sound of the Sea is timely and mind-opening, echoing voices from the wondrous world of shell-harbored creatures of the sea. She urges us to give them our ear in ways we never have before, for in this transitional age, their truth is our fate, their wisdom our answer, and their future our hope., In the deeply researched tradition of Rachel Carson's sea-trilogy, Cynthia Barnett enchantingly weaves poetic musings with deep-seated conservation wisdom and ocean science. An instant classic of nature history--a science-driven work of literature full of seaside grandeur. Highly recommended!, Fascinating...[The Sound of the Sea] explores topics ranging from colonialism to ocean acidification in connection to seashells., A lustrous meditation...Barnett's richly detailed narrative is a celebration of how much we have valued mollusks in the past, how fascinating they are in the present, and how vital it is to insure their survival into the future., Enthralling...[A] fascinating history of the shellmakers and of the multitude of ways they have interacted with and shaped human beings., Will have you marveling at nature...Barnett's account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the sea, about global history and about environmental crises and preservation., Full of fascinating and important stories, vividly evoked. I was captivated by both the wonders of molluscan life and by the many unexpected ways that shells live at the center of human cultures. A must-read for anyone interested in the riches of the living Earth., In the deeply researched tradition of Rachel Carson's sea trilogy, Cynthia Barnett enchantingly weaves poetic musings with deep-seated conservation wisdom and ocean science. An instant classic of nature history--a science-driven work of literature full of seaside grandeur., The Sound of the Sea is one of those rare, knockout books that has you gasping in surprise on every page. From the prehistoric to the present, seashells have suffused human life, from giving voice to ancient gods to spurring climate solutions today. Thank you, Cynthia Barnett, for honoring the gifts the mollusks have left us, and--like the conch shells that once called the faithful to worship--for giving them the voice to speak for the imperiled ocean., A superbly researched and thoroughly documented book, covering a complex subject from many different aspects...[I]t reads like a fascinating adventure story...[B]oth enjoyable and informative., For anyone who's ever admired the ocean's most beautiful objects, this is a literal 'beach read' to treasure., The Sound of the Sea is as exquisite, many-chambered, and luminous as the shells Cynthia Barnett describes in her wild and hybrid book. It is a travelogue, a finely-argued indictment of colonization and capitalism, a reanimation of scientists lost to the official narrative, and, most ringingly, the story of the way shells and the soft and vulnerable animals within them reflect back both the greatness of human ingenuity and the equally immense and rippling effect of human harm to the natural world. This song of mingled praise and warning left me shell-shocked, wonder-struck, utterly delighted., The Sound of the Sea is a glorious history of shells and of those who have loved shells. It is a history of fascination and of shame. It stretches our capacity to absorb new knowledge. It is as complex, multichambered and beautiful as its subject, and if Barnett can awaken our sense of wonder, then perhaps there is hope for jump-starting our collective sense of responsibility toward the oceans and one another.
Dewey Decimal
591.477
Synopsis
A compelling history of seashells and the animals that make them, revealing what they have to tell us about nature, our changing oceans, and ourselves., A Science Friday Best Science Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year A Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the Year A Tampa Bay Times Best Book of the Year A compelling history of seashells and the animals that make them, revealing what they have to tell us about nature, our changing oceans, and ourselves., Seashells have been the most coveted and collected of nature's creations since the dawn of humanity. They were money before coins, jewelry before gems, art before canvas. In The Sound of the Sea , acclaimed environmental author Cynthia Barnett blends cultural history and science to trace our long love affair with seashells and the hidden lives of the mollusks that make them. Spiraling out from the great cities of shell that once rose in North America to the warming waters of the Maldives and the slave castles of Ghana, Barnett has created an unforgettable account of the world's most iconic seashells. She begins with their childhood wonder, unwinds surprising histories like the origin of Shell Oil as a family business importing exotic shells, and charts what shells and the soft animals that build them are telling scientists about our warming, acidifying seas. From the eerie calls of early shell trumpets to the evolutionary miracle of spines and spires and the modern science of carbon capture inspired by shell, Barnett circles to her central point of listening to nature's wisdom--and acting on what seashells have to say about taking care of each other and our world., Seashells have been the most coveted and collected of nature's creations since the dawn of humanity. They were money before coins, jewelry before gems, art before canvas. In The Sound of the Sea, acclaimed environmental author Cynthia Barnett blends cultural history and science to trace our long love affair with seashells and the hidden lives of the mollusks that make them. Spiraling out from the great cities of shell that once rose in North America to the warming waters of the Maldives and the slave castles of Ghana, Barnett has created an unforgettable account of the world's most iconic seashells. She begins with their childhood wonder, unwinds surprising histories like the origin of Shell Oil as a family business importing exotic shells, and charts what shells and the soft animals that build them are telling scientists about our warming, acidifying seas. From the eerie calls of early shell trumpets to the evolutionary miracle of spines and spires and the modern science of carbon capture inspired by shell, Barnett circles to her central point of listening to nature's wisdom-and acting on what seashells have to say about taking care of each other and our world.
LC Classification Number
QL403.B27 2021
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Sea shells and their vast contributions to our well being
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- y***3 (293)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe package arrived at a reasonable amount of time, USPS Media Mail. The book was cocooned in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. The book is as described on the listing. A definite excellent value! I will definitely purchase from this seller again!Easton Press - The Poems Of W.B. Yeats / 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (#335608336353)
- e***r (2706)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExactly as described. Fast shipping. Lots of care taken to package this item. The best I have ever seen. Great price!! Appreciate the great communication. I believe you went above and beyond as a seller. I appreciate your excellence.W. E. B. Du Bois : A Biography by Virginia Hamilton VTG HCDJ (#335568086095)
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