{"title":"Charles Frankel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Charles Frankel, a distinguished author renowned for weaving together intricate narratives in the realm of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings invite readers on a journey through time, exploring the profound mysteries and impacts of natural phenomena on our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA standout in this collection is \u003cem\u003eExtinctions\u003c\/em\u003e, a thoughtful dive into the history of our planet's biological past. Frankel's engaging prose makes complex scientific concepts accessible, blending scholarly research with captivating storytelling. His work not only aims to educate but also to enamour, inviting readers to ponder the fragility and resilience of life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid science enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Charles Frankel's books offer a fascinating insight into the natural world. His profound understanding of geological and biological processes shines through in every chapter, making this collection a must-have for anyone with a passion for our planet’s past, present, and future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extinctions-by-charles-frankel-9780226741017","title":"Extinctions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling answer to an important question: Can past mass extinctions teach us how to avoid future planetary disaster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn its face, the story of mass extinction on Earth is one of unavoidable disaster. Asteroid smashes into planet; goodbye dinosaurs. Planetwide crises seem to be beyond our ability to affect or evade. \u003cem\u003eExtinctions\u003c\/em\u003e argues that geological history tells an instructive story, one that offers important signs for us to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the asteroid struck, Charles Frankel explains, it set off a wave of cataclysms that wore away at the global ecosystem until it all fell apart. What if there had been a way to slow or even turn back these tides? Frankel believes that the answer to this question holds the key to human survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHuman history, from the massacre of Ice Age megafauna to today's industrial climate change, has brought the planet through another series of cataclysmic events. But the history of mass extinction, together with the latest climate research, Frankel maintains, shows us a way out. If we curb our destructive habits, particularly our drive to kill and consume other species, and work instead to conserve what biodiversity remains, the Earth might yet recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than await decisive disaster, Frankel argues that we must instead take action to reimagine what it means to be human. As he eloquently explains, geological history reminds us that life is not eternal; we can disappear, or we can become something new and continue our evolutionary adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854513623276,"sku":"9780226741017","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226741017.jpg?v=1759245016"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charles-frankel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}