John A. Long Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

The book explores the remarkable evolutionary journey of sharks, which have thrived for 500 million years despite numerous mass extinctions. It highlights their unique adaptations that have allowed them to dominate the oceanic food chain while often facing larger predators. Recent technological advancements have significantly enhanced scientific understanding of these ancient creatures. John Long, a leading researcher in the field, presents an updated narrative that reveals the extraordinary survival and adaptation strategies of sharks throughout history.

The art of climbing dis-roped and disrobed.Twenty years ago, Dean Fidelman asked a rock climber to take off her shoes and boulder nude, and his famous series Stone Nudes was born. The stunning black-and-white images of athletic figures captured in motion on cliffs in breathtaking wild landscapes have made Fidelman famous within the climbing community.Fidelman followed his nomadic muses around North America and the world, framing them in the picturesque landscapes of Yosemite Valley; Joshua Tree; Moab, Utah; Patagonia; Europe; and coastal Thailand.The sensual photographs uniquely capture the stark beauty of athletes on the stone, their muscular bodies camouflaging with the formations of the rocks they are poised on. This book will appeal to those interested in climbing, lovers of nude photography, as well as anyone who appreciates breathtaking images of improbable physical feats across stunning landscapes.

História zeme - Objavy - Druhy - Vyhynutie - Spôsob života. Pevné lamino.

Dinosauři na vlastní oči s 3D obrázky a s přiloženými brýlemi, které věrně zobrazují dinosaury.

Instinktiv - das Leben der Dinosaurier. Alles über Fleisch- und Pflanzenfresser Komm mit in die Vergangenheit! Die Dinosaurier in aufwendigen 3D-Illustrationen wirken täuschend echt - so als stünde man neben ihnen. Tabellen und Grafiken sowie Querschnitte z. B. vom Knochenbau oder einem Dinosaurier-Ei vermitteln echtes Insider-Wissen! Mit Detailwissen zu elf Dinosaurierarten, allgemeinem Wissen zu Herrschaft und Untergang, zu Rekorden, Fossilien und der Arbeit der Paläontologen. Die ganze Dinosaurier-Vielfalt: Arten, lebensräume und die Arbeit der Forscher. Mit Stammbaum, Zeitleiste, Glossar und faszinierenden 3D-Bildern.

32 classic big wave surfing stories from the sport's pioneers John Long's classic collection of big wave surfing stories heralded a new era in surfing literature. Focusing on those elite athletes who live to challenge the ocean's fury, The Big Drop is more than just another surfing book. It is both an extraordinary collection of thirty-two true tales and a treasure-trove of insight into the evolution of big-wave surfing―with particular focus on the pioneers of the 1950s and 1960s and the skills necessary to challenge huge waves. Providing a comprehensive look at the sport's eras, locations, and legends, with a host of stunning images and a glossary of surfing terms, it is a truly unforgettable look at the obsession of those who face down monstrous waves. Revealing the tantalizing and terrifying truth about riding big waves, The Big Drop is a must for any surfer inclined to tackle large surf in thought or in fact.

Revised and updated to reflect the modern standards of equipment, technique, and training methods, this guide includes sections on face climbing; crack climbing; ropes, anchors, and belays; getting off the rock; sport climbing; and much more.