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005190
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112pSea green spine
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Rivers of the World
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Describes the Congo River from ancient times to the present, its ecology and importance to people and wildlife and discusses what must be done to protect and preserve this river and the surrounding region. Well illustrated with maps and fully documented quotes from authoritative sources.
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The forgotten river
The river that swallows all rivers
The early Congo
The scramble for Africa
A river of untapped potential
Untapped natural resources
Engaging the Congo
For furthur reading
Works consulted
Picture credits
About the author
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1590183649 Hb.
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005249
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112pGrey spine
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Rivers of the world
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Discusses the source, course, and tributaries of the Ganges River, its spiritual significance, its use for agriculture and industry, and its problems with pollution.
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1590180607 Hb.
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005308
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112 PGreen Spine
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Rivers of the World
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Describes the Nile River from ancient times to the present, its immense usage , the changes that it has undergone and discussions as to what must be done to protect and preserve this river.
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A river in the sand
The ancient Nile
Harnessing the Nile
The suffering Nile
Hope and the Nile
Notes
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Works consulted
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156006935X Hb.
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005329
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112pYellow spine
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Rivers of the World
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Details the geologic features of Americas second longest river, describes the human communities, ecosystems, and wildlife habitats in or near the river, and examines the causes of the current depletion of the water and efforts to restore this natural resource.
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Foreword
The river that can no longer find its way to the sea
A dessicated river
The ancient ones
The workhorse of the Southwest
The overtapped oasis
Working towards water security
A river thirsting for water
Notes
For furthur reading
Works consulted
Index
Picture credits
About the author
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1-59018-365-7 Hb.
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| 004915 | 976.44/BAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005378
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112PBlue Spine
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Rivers of the World
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Describes the Yangtze river as the lifeline of China, developing and sustaining its civilization and wildlife, right through since ancient times. It discusses how the river has been used, what changes it has undergone and efforts towards its conservation and repair.
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A dragon of a river
Carver of mountains
China's lifeline
Taming and developing the dragon
A threatened river
The Yangtze in the twentyfirst century
A great leap forward or backward
Notes
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Works consulted
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1-59018-370-3 Hb.
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| 004934 | 951.2/BAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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