The Arctic

  • The Arctic: Enigmas and Myths
    The Arctic: Enigmas and Myths
    By Paul Simpson-Housley

    Form but no Substance behind this concept was Samuel Engel, a Swiss geographer (1702-1784). He displayed an avid interest in northern voyages, and was fascinated by the possibility of sailing to the Pacific Ocean via the North Pole.

  • The Arctic: A Guide to Coastal Wildlife
    The Arctic: A Guide to Coastal Wildlife
    By Tony Soper

    Ross's GULL Rhodostethia rosea A small gull , Ross's gull resembles the little gull Length Larus minutus in many respects , but with a black 29–31cm necklace and underparts suffused a delicate pink ; it is ( 12-13in ) the only gull with ...

  • The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know®
    The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know®
    By Klaus Dodds, Mark Nuttall

    In the north of modern-day Canada, the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) was the agent of British imperial power, trading furs with indigenous peoples and facing off competition from others including the French and Métis.

  • The Arctic
    The Arctic
    By Alan Baker

    A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the Arctic, including the lemming, grey wolf, and reindeer.

  • The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know®
    The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know®
    By Klaus Dodds, Mark Nuttall

    Jouzel, J., C. Lorius, and D. Raynaud. The White Planet: The Evolution and Future of Our Frozen World (Princeton: Princeton University Press 2013). Serreze, M. Brave New Arctic: The Untold Story of the Melting North (Princeton: ...

  • The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability
    The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability
    By Neloy Khare, Rajni Khare

    Through thorough research, first-hand accounts and case studies, the book details international arctic research initiatives and native environments, including flora and fauna.

  • The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know®
    The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know®
    By Klaus Dodds, Mark Nuttall

    Conversations defining the Arctic region often provoke debate and controversy -- for scientists, this lies in the imprecise and imaginary line known as the Arctic Circle; for countries like Canada, Russia, the United States, and Denmark, ...

  • The Arctic: Environment, People, Policy
    The Arctic: Environment, People, Policy
    By Roger G. Barry, Jack D. Ives

    Overall, the richness of the material presented in this volume reflects the ecological and cultural diversity of this vast and environmentally critical part of the globe.

  • The Arctic
    The Arctic
    By Deanna Swaney

    The Arctic is the only guide to the vast and fascinating frontier surrounding the North Pole. The practical advice and comprehensive background found in this nature guide is essential for...

  • The Arctic: A History
    The Arctic: A History
    By Richard Vaughan

    This book provides a unique and thoroughly researched history of the lands and seas lying north of the Arctic Circle, from their earliest occupation around 12,000 years ago to the...

  • The Arctic
    The Arctic
    By H. G. R. King

    935 annotated entries covering a wide range of specific subjects under broad headings, e.g. Geography, Flora and Fauna, History, Biographies of Arctic Explorers, and Education. Also entries on major geographical...

  • The Arctic: A Very Short Introduction
    The Arctic: A Very Short Introduction
    By Klaus Dodds, Jamie Woodward

    ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.

  • The Arctic
    The Arctic
    By Catherine Guigon

    Photographs and text describe how people live in the Arctic.