Water

Discover all kinds of fun with water. (more)

Discover all kinds of fun with water. (less)

(more)

"In this richly narrated and authoritative work--combining environmental and societal history--Giulio Boccaletti begins ... (more)

"In this richly narrated and authoritative work--combining environmental and societal history--Giulio Boccaletti begins with the earliest civilizations of sedentary farmers on the banks of the Nile, the Tigris, and the Euphrates. He describes how these societies were made possible by sea level changes from the last glacial melt. He examines how this sedentary farming led to irrigation and multiple cropping, which, in turn, resulted in an explosion in population and the specialization of labor. We see how irrigation structure led to social structure--inventions like the calendar sprung from agricultural necessity; how, in Ancient Greece, communal ownership of wells laid the groundwork for democracy; how the Greek and Roman experience dealing with water security was the seed for tax systems. And he makes clear how the modern world as we know it began with a legal structure for the development of water infrastructure. In its scope and clarity, Water: A Biography provides a fascinating framework through which we can more fully understand society's relationship to, and fundamental reliance on, the most elemental substance on our planet"-- (less)

"Water supports all life on Earth, but it's disappearing fast. How do we fight for it? It's time to take a close look at... (more)

"Water supports all life on Earth, but it's disappearing fast. How do we fight for it? It's time to take a close look at water--what we have available, how to conserve it, how to distribute it, and how to manage it for future generations to come. Next up in this core National Geographic, mission-oriented series, which includes the award-winning This Book Stinks and Kids vs Plastic, this book will be loaded with super wow-worthy water stats, infographics, and weird but true information and focus on everything about water."--Provided by publisher. (less)

Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding water resources. (more)

Focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding water resources. (less)

"In this richly narrated and authoritative work--combining environmental and societal history--Giulio Boccaletti begins ... (more)

"In this richly narrated and authoritative work--combining environmental and societal history--Giulio Boccaletti begins with the earliest civilizations of sedentary farmers on the banks of the Nile, the Tigris, and the Euphrates. He describes how these societies were made possible by sea level changes from the last glacial melt. He examines how this sedentary farming led to irrigation and multiple cropping, which, in turn, resulted in an explosion in population and the specialization of labor. We see how irrigation structure led to social structure--inventions like the calendar sprung from agricultural necessity; how, in Ancient Greece, communal ownership of wells laid the groundwork for democracy; how the Greek and Roman experience dealing with water security was the seed for tax systems. And he makes clear how the modern world as we know it began with a legal structure for the development of water infrastructure. In its scope and clarity, Water: A Biography provides a fascinating framework through which we can more fully understand society's relationship to, and fundamental reliance on, the most elemental substance on our planet"-- (less)

(more)

(more)

(more)

Helene Grimaud performs water-themed, romantic and contemporary classical pieces by composers Liszt, Debussy, Ravel and ... (more)

Helene Grimaud performs water-themed, romantic and contemporary classical pieces by composers Liszt, Debussy, Ravel and more. (less)

(more)

Chuyia, an Indian girl that is married and widowed at eight years old, is sent away to a home where Hindu widows must li... (more)

Chuyia, an Indian girl that is married and widowed at eight years old, is sent away to a home where Hindu widows must live in penitence. Her feisty presence affects the other residents, forcing each to confront their faith and society's prejudices. (less)