{"title":"Stephen Rutt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Stephen Rutt collection, where the wonders of the natural world come to life through eloquent prose and insightful exploration. Stephen Rutt is a gifted author whose passion for nature and the sciences shines through his captivating narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stephen Rutt's works, you'll discover a journey through rich landscapes and ecosystems, skillfully blending accurate scientific insights with an accessible, lyrical writing style. Whether you're an avid nature enthusiast or a curious reader, his books offer a window into the complexities and beauties of the environment that surrounds us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Waterlands\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the serene yet intricate world of Britain's wetlands. Through Rutt's perspective, readers gain a deeper appreciation for these tranquil landscapes and the diverse wildlife that inhabits them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the Stephen Rutt collection and experience the magic of the natural world through the eyes of an author who celebrates its splendour and significance in every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-waterlands-by-stephen-rutt-9781783969319","title":"The Waterlands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt falls in a moment. When the heaviest droplets of ice can no longer be held, the first slips from the sky and plunges, down through the damp, cold air, thawing as it plummets. Once one slips, the others follow. The earth breathing in rain. Our raindrop splashes into the sodden hillside, reunited with its kind; then a pull, the tug of gravity, and it flows for the first time, merging with rainfall and river source.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Waterlands\u003c\/i\u003e explores the natural rhythms and miraculous power of water, following a raindrop as it falls to the ground in the Lowther Hills of Scotland and travels through the landscape down to the Firth of Clyde. On its journey, it flows into river sources in the upland moors; saltmarsh-flanked firths and estuaries; serene and spectacular lochs; chalk streams, described as ‘Britain’s rainforest’ for their global rarity and unique wildlife; blanket bogs that are both land and water, a thin skin of peat over millennia-old water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut these wetlands are under threat: 87% have been lost around the world in the last 300 years—reclaimed, built upon, polluted, diverted, dammed. We have affected water’s form, flow, and health to the extent that some might say all water on Earth now bears our fingerprints. As scarcity and water conflicts loom, it is more important now than ever that we protect this shared and essential resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring geography, ecology, climate change, natural history, and social history, \u003ci\u003eThe Waterlands\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating retelling of the water cycle, revealing everything a single raindrop can show us on its journey from source to sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344358981868,"sku":"9781783969319","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6f2253b321c664c616d02f68e3f4f6a2.jpg?v=1772311545"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-rutt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}