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The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary InsectsTrees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature's finely knit system and our everyday lives.In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.

Tapestries of Life Uncovering the Lifesaving

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    A Paperback / softback by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, Lucy Moffatt

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 31/03/2022
      ISBN13: 9780008402754, 978-0008402754
      ISBN10: 0008402752
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      Book Synopsis
      The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary InsectsTrees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature's finely knit system and our everyday lives.In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.

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