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THIS LAVISHLY
ILLUSTRATED large format book is a celebration of
water and its many roles in the human and natural
world. It is also an exploration of one of the most
temperamental and powerful substances on earth and
of the extraordinary pressures on today's
freshwater resources.
The images range from
natural wonders--oceans, mighty rivers, and
snow-capped mountains, to everyday scenes of humans
interacting with water--planting seedlings, boiling
kettles, and jumping puddles. The text is both
descriptive and informative, drawing on literary,
historical, and folkloric sources, interspersed
with contemporary droplets of fact.
MAGGIE BLACK is an
expert on water and environmental issues. She has
travelled widely in her work for UNICEF, Oxfam, and
other NGOs.
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