{"title":"Karen Lloyd","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection celebrating the works of \u003cem\u003eKaren Lloyd\u003c\/em\u003e, an intriguing author known for her captivating explorations of science and nature. With a knack for weaving together detailed research and compelling narratives, Karen Lloyd invites readers to journey into the unknown and discover the wonders that lie beneath the surface of our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her works is \u003cem\u003eIntraterrestrials\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating book that delves into the hidden realms beneath the Earth's crust. In this insightful exploration, Lloyd sheds light on the wonders of subterranean ecosystems and the life forms that inhabit them. It's a perfect read for those curious about the intricate tapestry of life that exists beyond the familiar landscapes of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Lloyd's writing is not only informative but also accessible, making complex scientific concepts engaging and easy to understand for readers of all backgrounds. Her books are a treasure trove for anyone eager to unravel the mysteries of our natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Karen Lloyd's collection and embark on a journey of discovery that goes beyond the surface, revealing the extraordinary intricacies of the planet we call home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"intraterrestrials-by-karen-g-lloyd-9780691236117","title":"Intraterrestrials","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA biologist's firsthand account of the hunt for life beneath Earth's surface and how new discoveries are challenging our most basic assumptions about the nature of life on Earth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife thrives in the deepest, darkest recesses of Earth's crust—from methane seeps in the ocean floor to the highest reaches of Arctic permafrost—and it is unlike anything seen on the surface. \u003cem\u003eIntraterrestrials\u003c\/em\u003e shares what scientists are learning about these strange types of microbial life and how research expeditions to some of the most extreme locales on the planet are broadening our understanding of what life is and how its earliest forms may have evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on her experiences and those of her fellow scientists working in challenging and often dangerous conditions, Karen Lloyd takes readers on an adventure from the bottom of the ocean through the jungles of Central America to the high-altitude volcanoes of the Andes. Only discovered in recent decades, 'intraterrestrials'—subsurface beings that are truly alien—are demonstrating how life can exist in boiling water, pure acid, and bleach. They enable us to peer back to the very dawn of life on Earth, disclosing deep branches on the tree of life that push the limits of what we thought possible. Some can 'breathe' rocks or even electrons. Others may live for hundreds of thousands of years or longer. All of them are living in ways that are totally foreign to us surface dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending captivating storytelling with the latest science, \u003cem\u003eIntraterrestrials\u003c\/em\u003e reveals what microbes in Earth's deep subsurface biosphere can tell us about the prospects for finding life on other planets and the future of life on our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853874188524,"sku":"9780691236117","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2348313482434.jpg?v=1759222649"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karen-lloyd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}