{"title":"Markes E. Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eMarkes E. Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned geologist and author who effortlessly bridges the gap between scientific exploration and engaging storytelling. With a career dedicated to unveiling the mysteries of Earth's history, Johnson crafts compelling narratives that invite readers to journey into the depths of geological time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eIslands in Deep Time\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of geological phenomena and the captivating stories of islands that have emerged over millions of years. Johnson's meticulous research and passion for geology are evident in his insightful analyses and vivid descriptions that make complex scientific concepts accessible to all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a geology enthusiast or a curious reader eager to learn more about the natural world's foundations, Markes E. Johnson's works offer a fantastic blend of education and inspiration. Discover the wonders of Earth's ancient past through his expert narratives and let his books spark your own curiosity about the planet's geological secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"islands-in-deep-time-by-markes-e-johnson-9780231212199","title":"Islands in Deep Time","description":"Hilltops surrounded by farmland in southern Wisconsin turn out to be the eroded remnants of an ancient archipelago. An island in the Yellow Sea where Korean tourists flock is the peak of a flooded mountain rising from a drowned continental shelf. From a mountaintop shrine to Genghis Khan in Inner Mongolia, the silhouette of a Silurian seascape can be spotted. On the shores of Hudson Bay, where polar bears patrol the Arctic tundra, a close look unveils what was a tropical coastline encrusted with corals nearly 450 million years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe geologist Markes E. Johnson invites readers on a journey through deep time to find the traces of ancient islands. He visits a dozen sites around the globe, looking above and below today's waterlines to uncover how landscapes of the past are preserved in the present. Going back 500 million years to the Cambrian through the Pleistocene 125,000 years ago, this book reconstructs how \"paleoislands\" appeared under different climatic conditions and environmental constraints. Finding vestiges of prehistoric ecologies, Johnson emphasizes the complexity of island ecosystems and the importance of preserving these significant sites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInviting and accessible, this book is a travelogue that takes readers through time as well as space. Islands in Deep Time shares the adventure of exploring striking locations across geologic eras and issues a passionate call for their conservation.","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362722201836,"sku":"9780231212199","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8178693482270.jpg?v=1772899169"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/markes-e-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}