{"title":"Arno Kopecky","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Arno Kopecky, a captivating author known for blending in-depth journalism with gripping storytelling. Specialising in the realms of travel and adventure, Kopecky invites readers on remarkable journeys across dynamic landscapes while exploring the pressing environmental and social issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKopecky's celebrated book, \u003cem\u003eOil Man and the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, is a must-read for those who enjoy an adventure steeped in real-world significance. In this poignant narrative, he embarks on a spellbinding odyssey along British Columbia’s northern coast, documenting the impact of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. Through his vivid prose, he deftly illustrates the tension between industrial development and the pristine wilderness, offering profound insights into this crucial environmental struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an avid explorer seeking your next adventure or someone who appreciates thoughtful narratives on ecological challenges, Arno Kopecky’s works provide a compelling blend of exploration and reflection. Delve into his works to experience a unique perspective on the world's most beautiful and contested terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oil-man-and-the-sea-by-arno-kopecky-9781771001076","title":"Oil Man and the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sailing trip along the proposed Northern Gateway marine route with a fresh new voice in non-fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith oil and gas behemoth Enbridge Inc.'s Northern Gateway proposal nearing approval, supertankers loaded with two million barrels of oil may soon be plying the waters from northern British Columbia down the wild Pacific Coast. This region is home to the largest tract of temperate rainforest on earth, First Nations who have lived there for millennia, and some of the world's most biodiverse waters—one spill is all it will take to erase ten thousand years of evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArno Kopecky and his companions travel aboard a forty-one-foot sailboat exploring the pristine route—a profoundly volatile marine environment that registered 1,275 marine vessel incidents—mechanical failures, collisions, explosions, groundings, and sinkings—between 1999 and 2009 alone. Neither Kopecky nor the boat's owner have ever sailed before, yet they brave these waters alone when their captain leaves them part way through the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with Kopecky's quick humour and deft touch, this is a rich evocation of a mythic place and the ecology, culture, and history of a legendary region with a knife at its throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072348569836,"sku":"9781771001076","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15054543482818.jpg?v=1765095351"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/arno-kopecky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}