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Here on Earth:

A Twin Biography of the Planet and the Human Race
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Penguin Books, 2012 - Evolution - 336 pages
What is our place on Earth? Are humans destined to become a footnote in history, or will we become stronger and wiser, and conquer our environmental problems? In this extraordinary story of our planet and our place upon it, Here on Earth discovers the remarkable source of all life and how it has developed into the wonder around us today. From ant-colonies to zinc mining, Tim Flannery takes us on a journey around the world and from the top of the food-chain to the very chemicals of which we are made, and explores how the fate of humanity is in our own hands.

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Review: Here On Earth: A New Beginning

User Review  - John - Goodreads

I came to this book with great expectations, which were a little disappointed. Flannery writes well and he has a very good grasp of the big picture as well as the detail, venturing into many different ... Read full review

Review: Here On Earth: A New Beginning

User Review  - Melanie - Goodreads

I think this type of book should be a mandatory read for everyone in all schools. This book really puts the world into a global perspective, meaning that it doesn't just look at it through the eyes of ... Read full review

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About the author (2012)

Tim Flannery is an internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist, described by Sir David Attenborough as being 'in the league of the all-time great explorers like Dr David Livingstone'. His books include The Future Eaters, The Eternal Frontier, Throwim Way Leg, A Gap in Nature, Country and The Weather Makers ('one of the most influential books of the twentieth century' Guardian)

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