Most Popular Books by Tim Flannery

Discover the world of jellyfish with explorer and scientist Tim Flannery!

Get ready for a whole new look at the world around you. You’re about to meet the weirdest, wildest and most amazing animals on the planet! Are zombie jellyfish real? Do frogs like opera? Which animals eat poop? (And more importantly, WHY?!) What’s it like to wrestle a python? Buckle up! Bursting with bizarre facts, packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by one of the world’s greatest living scientists, Professor Tim Flannery, this deep-dive into the natural world will enthral and enlighten readers. It will also make them laugh out loud … and squirm in disgust. u200b Perfect for: Kids who love knowing everything about fascinating creatures Fans of books such as Guinness Book of World Records and 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth Educators and literacy specialists seeking hybrid texts to use in the classroom

In this edited selection of his journals, Matthew Flinders, Australia’s greatest navigator and the man who named our island continent, describes in captivating detail his epic mission to map our shores between 1796 and 1803.

In the first Quarterly Essay of 2003, Tim Flannery launches an attack on the various lies that we tell ourselves about our resources, our past and our future. The lie of terra nullius that made us ignore the Aborigines'' knowledge of the environment. The lie of the Snowy Mountains Scheme that did untold damage to our river system for the sake of white immigration. The lie that rushing to preserve wilderness will save endangered species. Tim Flannery is also skeptical about the myths of multiculturalism, and he argues that we cannot sustain a larger population given our resources. In his conclusion, he asks how we can discharge our responsibility to the refugees who are the victims of American policies we collude with. ''This essay is written as a thundering no to the characteristic Australian assumption that ''She''ll be right'' ... This is a Quarterly Essay written in the passionate belief that we need a coherent policy on population ... If we do not have one, we will never be in a position to do justice to ... the dispossessed people of the earth; indeed our children''s children will ... think we have dishonoured their birthright.'' —Peter Craven, Introduction ''The refusal to ratify the Kyoto Protocol will almost certainly, in time, be remembered as the greatest failure of the Howard government - Tampa, detention camps and Iraq notwithstanding.'' —Tim Flannery, Beautiful Lies

Get ready to go on a journey through time with real-life explorer and scientist, Professor Tim Flannery. You’re about to meet the weirdest, wildest and most amazing animals that have ever lived – and died! Could you outrun a T-rex? Can mushrooms talk to each other? Which dinosaur had a second brain near its butt? Did the Earth used to be a giant snowball? What do human-sized scorpions eat? Do scientists play pranks on each other? Fire up the time machine – you’re about to find out! From the author of the best-selling Explore Your World: Weird, Wild, Amazing! and Explore Your World: Deep Dive into Deep Sea! comes a brand-new compendium to enthral and enlighten readers. Each page is packed with vibrant illustrations and bursting with bizarre facts about the incredible creatures that once roamed the Earth – prepare to gasp, laugh and squirm in disgust!

Australia is home to many animals and plants found nowhere else on earth, making Australians caretakers of a unique heritage in a land that tolerates few mistakes. Yet, in After the Future, Tim Flannery shows that this country is now on the brink of a new wave of extinctions, which threatens to leave our national parks as “marsupial ghost towns.” Why are species becoming extinct despite the tens of millions of dollars being spent to protect nature? And what more should be done? In this passionate and illuminating essay, Flannery tells the story of the human impact on the continent. He revisits his Future Eaters hypothesis, discussing how firestick farming helped to shape the ecology and preserve native fauna. He looks at the way recent governments, in tandem with an indifferent populace and a rabid libertarian right, have let environmental knowledge and commitments erode. Finally, he describes new approaches to wildlife conservation and argues that Australia must take the lead on these. This is an essay that rings the alarm on behalf of the natural world, and asks us to think again about protection of its irreplaceable riches. ‘Such is the depth of public ignorance about Australia’s extinction crisis that most people are unaware that it is occurring, while those who do know of it commonly believe that our national parks and reserves are safe places for threatened species. In fact the second extinction wave is now in full swing, and it’s emptying our national parks and wildlife reserves as ruthlessly as other landscapes.’ —Tim Flannery, After the Future ‘Flannery is known as a passionate advocate for conservation, but rarely has he sounded so angry.’ —Fiona Capp, Sydney Morning Herald ‘He''s a scientist of world standing, a prolific and bestselling writer, a noted explorer, passionate about the Australian environment, and believes global warming is a calamitous crisis facing us all. Tim Flannery is also a controversial, outspoken stirrer who promises ... to tread on toes if he has to, to get his blunt views across.’ –Kerry O''Brien, The 7:30 Report

Sometime this century, after 4 billion years, some of Earth''s regulatory systems will pass from control through evolution by natural selection, to control by human intelligence. Will humanity rise to the challenge? This landmark essay by Tim Flannery is about sustainability, our search for it in the twenty-first century, and the impact it might have on the environmental threats that confront us today. Flannery discusses in detail three potential solutions to the most pressing of the sustainability challenges: climate change. He argues that Australia has a special responsibility when it comes to climate change, and that our prime minister could be a critical player on the global stage in Copenhagen in December 2009 - but only if we take swift and effective action and make sharp cuts in emissions. Brilliant and terrifying, Now or Never is a call to arms by Australia''s leading thinker and writer on the natural world. "Throughout the latter part of 2007 and into 2008, I found it increasingly hard to read the scientific findings on climate change without despairing ... I think that there is now a better than even chance that, despite our best efforts, in the coming two or three decades Earth''s climate system will pass the point of no return." —Tim Flannery, Now Or Never

The Birth of Sydney tells the story of the founding of one of the world''s greatest cities. Tim Flannery''s brilliant anthology reveals Sydney''s strange and secret life from its unruly beginnings as a dump for convicts to its arrival as the ''queen of the south'' a century later. In this compelling narrative history we hear the voices of everyone from Aboriginal women to Russian sailors, from Elizabeth Macarthur to Charles Darwin and a host of others.

‘Flannery has done us a service first by reissuing the story of a fascinating adventure from 200 years ago, and then by setting these events in perspective with his lucid introduction.’ Canberra Times ‘At 2.00 pm on Sunday, 6 July 1835, a giant of a man shambled into the camp left by John Batman at Indented Head near Geelong...’ In 1803 the convict William Buckley, a former soldier, escaped from the first official settlement in Victoria, near Sorrento on Port Phillip Bay. For three decades the ‘wild white man’ lived with Aborigines around the bay, before giving himself up in 1835. First published in 1852, The Life and Adventures of William Buckley is the ultimate survival story of early Australia and provides an extraordinary insight into pre-contact indigenous society. Tim Flannery has published over thirty books, including the award-winning The Future Eaters, The Weather Makers and Here on Earth and the novel The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish. In 2005 he was named Australian Humanist of the Year and in 2007 Australian of the Year. In 2007 he co-founded and was appointed Chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council. In 2011 he became Australia’s Chief Climate Commissioner, and in 2013 he founded the Australian Climate Council. ‘This account, in Buckley’s words...has all the elements of a Boy’s Own yarn: convicts, savages, privations, wars, cannibalism, survival, treachery and the founding of a colony.’ Herald Sun

Based on the author''s best seller The Weather Makers, this accessible new edition speaks directly to young adults, offering a clear look at the history of climate change, how it will unfold over the next century, and what we can do to prevent a cataclysmic future.

Lonely Planet: The world''s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet''s Best of Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore magnificent Sydney Harbour, see the Great Barrier Reef and watch the sunset at Uluru - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Australia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet''s Best of Australia: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate Covers Sydney, Blue Mountains, Canberra, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Melbourne, Hobart, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Adelaide & South Australia, Perth & Margaret River, Kakadu National Park, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best of Australia is filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Australia''s most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Visiting an Australian city but just want the highlights? Pockets are smaller guides featuring the top sights and experiences for a shorter break or weekend visit. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times ''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves, it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations'' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

The explorers of Australia tell an epic story of courage and suffering, of dispossession and conquest, of a moving frontier between European invaders and the Aboriginal custodians of the continent. This compelling anthology documents almost four centuries of exploration and takes us into a world of danger, compassion and humour. Many of the stories beggar belief. Maori chief Te Pahi saves the lives of condemned thieves in Sydney in 1805. Hume and Hovell argue over their frying pan. John Ainsworth Horrocks is shot by his camel. Brilliantly edited and introduced by Tim Flannery, The Explorers draws on the most remarkable body of non-fiction writing ever produced in Australia. Tim Flannery has written over a dozen books, including Here on Earth; the award-winning bestsellers The Future Eaters, The Eternal Frontier and The Weather Makers; and his accounts of adventures in Papua New Guinea and Australia, Throwim Way Leg, Country and Among the Islands. Tim was the 2007 Australian of the Year and the Head of the Australian Climate Commission from 2011-13. textpublishing.com.au ''The Explorers traces the face and searches for the heart of this extraordinarily varied continent which we do not properly know; it is humbling to find these stories new and relevant; read The Explorers, to help with your own exploration of Australia, and therefore of yourselves.'' Sydney Morning Herald ''The selections are fascinating and often moving. By pointing up some of the lesser-known aspects of the exploration story, Flannery captures its richness and diversity.'' Canberra Times

Tim Flannery quiere ofrecernos un cambio de perspectiva y nos invita a reconsiderar nuestro lugar en la Tierra, qué significa realmente estar vivos. Aquí en la Tierra es una revolucionaria doble biografía de nuestro planeta y de nuestra especie. Flannery recrea la trayectoria del mundo, desde sus orígenes como una caótica masa de gases elementales a los paisajes abarrotados que ahora habitamos. Y es una historia asombrosa. ¿Cómo surgió la vida? ¿Qué fuerzas le dieron forma? ¿Cómo llegamos a convertirnos en la especie dominante? ¿Cuándo empezamos a alterar el planeta? Y lo que es más importante, ¿cómo nos ha cambiado como especie? La formidable fuerza de la naturaleza nunca ha sido tan bien representada como en este libro. Ni, sorprendentemente, el poder transformador de las ideas. La más feroz rivalidad por la supervivencia ha dado paso a la cooperación. Y el desafío al que ahora nos enfrentamos es cómo preservar el frágil equilibrio del planeta. Nuestro destino está en nuestras manos. Pero primero tendremos que saber quiénes somos. Reseñas: «Absorbente, divertido e increíblemente erudito.» Bill Bryson «Flannery ha conseguido unir la historia del planeta, la biología evolutiva y su propia experiencia. Es el triunfo de lo interdisciplinar, y merece ser ampliamente leído.» Financial Times «Un libro maravilloso. Indispensable para optimistas y para pesimistas.» New Scientist

Aqui na Terra é um relato inspirador sobre a evolução do nosso planeta, do cientista internacionalmente aclamado e conservacionista Tim Flannery, autor de Nós somos os senhores do clima Qual é a natureza da Terra? Será a natureza da Terra afim à de uma célula, à de um organismo, à de um ecossistema? De quanta energia ela precisa para funcionar? Qual é a energia que se usa, e com que meios e fins? Quão flexíveis serão os sistemas da Terra? Podem eles resistir a desafios severos? Podem sua resistência e produtividade ser fortalecidas? E quanto a nós? Somos formados pela seleção natural para sermos tão egoístas e gananciosos que estamos condenados à catástrofe? Ou existem razões para crer que podemos superar os problemas que estão diante de nós para que nossa civilização continue? E a própria civilização? O que é a nossa civilização precisamente? Essas são algumas das perguntas que Tim Flannery tenta responder neste livro. O autor conta a história da evolução do planeta desde o Big Bang, passando pela formação da crosta terrestre e da atmosfera, assim como a transformação dos oceanos do planeta de uma sopa tóxica de metais (como ferro, cobre e chumbo) para os corpos de água que proporcionariam o surgimento da vida e cobririam 70% da superfície do planeta. A vida, mostra Flannery, apareceu pela primeira vez nesses oceanos, na forma de plantas e bactérias microscópicas, e estes metais serviram como catalisadores para os processos biológicos mais antigos de que se tem notícia. Deste ponto inicial, Flannery reconta a fascinante história da evolução da nossa própria espécie, explorando as diversas espécies humanas — dos diminutos Homo floriensis, conhecidos como hobbits, que viviam na África há cerca de 2 milhões de anos, ao Homo erectus — até chegar ao Homo sapiens, que começou a se espalhar cerca de 50 mil anos atrás. Baseando-se nas teorias da evolução de Charles Darwin e Alfred Russell Wallace, e na chamada hipótese de Gaia, de James Lovelock, Aqui na Terra é um relato deslumbrante sobre as origens da vida e a história do nosso planeta. "Você está prestes a descobrir por que os livros Tim Flannery o tornaram um rock star da ciência moderna." – Jared Diamond, vencedor do Prêmio Pulitzer e autor de Armas, germes e aço.

Ancora oggi le esplorazioni hanno il fascino del mistero, soprattutto quando ne sono protagonisti scienziati che, in terre lontane, conducono avvincenti ricerche sul campo. Se poi lo scienziato è un tenace ambientalista di fama internazionale, oltre alla curiosità per la parte avventurosa della sua vita viene da chiedersi come ci si trasforma, da appassionato ricercatore di canguri e fossili australiani, in uno studioso impegnato nella dura battaglia sul mutamento climatico i cui libri hanno vasta eco in molti paesi e una forte influenza sui politici così come sulla gente comune. Sicuramente colpisce l’ardore dei suoi primi passi da giovane biologo, come pure la descrizione dei luoghi e delle popolazioni che incontra, ma poi un interesse più profondo cattura la nostra attenzione, perché è anche il nostro: la consapevolezza, che gradualmente si fa strada nella sua carriera, dell’importanza del clima per la vita sulla Terra. È questo il filo conduttore dei suoi scritti, raccolti nell’arco di oltre vent’anni di attività. La determinazione di Flannery a voler comprendere come il clima sta trasformando il mondo e le società ci coinvolge e ci impegna, attraverso la lettura del Diario di un esploratore, in una sfida fondamentale per tutti: la salvaguardia del nostro pianeta.

¿Qué significa el cambio climático? ¿Cómo afectará el calentamiento global a nuestras vidas? ¿Es la causa de las tormentas extremas y de las sequías cada vez más frecuentes? ¿Son inevitables estos sucesos? Con este libro, Tim Flannery responde a cuestiones tan urgentes como éstas y otras muchas. Para ayudarnos a comprender el dilema al que nos enfrentamos, nos cuenta con detalle la fascinante historia del clima y su posible futuro, pues si seguimos quemando combustibles fósiles, aumentarán los niveles de gases de efecto invernadero en la atmósfera y esto provocará un calentamiento del planeta aún mayor. A pesar de que cada país se ve influido de manera diferente por estos efectos no deseados, todos tenemos algo en común: la amenaza del cambio climático. La nueva meteorología que estamos generando pone en peligro el futuro de nuestra civilización. Tenemos que ser conscientes de que el estado de la atmósfera y del subsuelo, del agua y de la tierra depende de nosotros. Pero este reconocido científico va más allá de relatar la historia del clima y no pierde el optimismo. Con gran entusiasmo, Flannery muestra cómo podemos colaborar en la lucha contra estos problemas y nos transmite su confianza en una futura solución si todos nos implicamos. Nos sorprenderá lo mucho que aún podemos hacer. La amenaza del cambio climático nos puede cambiar la vida. Reseñas: «Por fin una explicación clara sobre una de las cuestiones más importantes y polémicas de la actualidad.» Jared Diamond «Éste es el libro que el mundo ha estado esperando -y necesitando- durante décadas. Por fin un libro que presenta, para el público general, la prueba irrefutable de que el cambio climático ya se está produciendo, y la necesidad de ser muy serios con este tema... rápidamente.» Peter Singer «Todo aquel que lea La amenaza del cambio climático podrá apreciar la fragilidad de nuestro clima y comprender que es ésta la generación que debe actuar para protegerla.» Tony Blair

Von der Entstehung der ersten Korallenriffe über die Ära, als noch riesige Elefanten durch die Wälder zogen, führt uns Flannery durch die Jahrtausende bis ins moderne Zeitalter, in dem der Mensch seine Umwelt mindestens ebenso sehr prägt wie diese ihn. Er erzählt von den oft exzentrischen Forschern, denen wir unser heutiges Wissen verdanken, von ihren abenteuerlichen Erkundungen und spektakulären Entdeckungen. Dabei verwebt er Natur- und Kulturgeschichte zu einer Erzählung darüber, wer wir sind und woher wir kommen – eine Erzählung, die so einzigartig ist wie Europa selbst. Die Fragen, was Europa, wer Europäer und was europäisch ist, sind heute so umstritten wie selten zuvor.

Tim Flannery narra la historia de la vida en Europa utilizando la misma combinación de prosa elegante y solvencia científica que le ha otorgado el reconocimiento de cientos de miles de lectores en el mundo. La historia de Europa empezó hace cien millones de años, con la formación de un archipiélago que más tarde se convertiría en continente. A lo largo de este libro, veremos desaparecer a unas especies, mientras que otras superarán el impacto del asteroide que eliminó a los dinosaurios. Nuestra propia especie entrará en escena, y con ella el efecto que hemos tenido en flora y fauna. Más tarde, veremos los avances en edición genética que persiguen recrear algunas de las criaturas perdidas del continente. Tim Flannery tells the story of life in Europe using the same combination of elegant prose and scientific solvency that has earned him recognition from hundreds of thousands of readers around the world. The history of Europe began one hundred million years ago, with the formation of an archipelago that would later become a continent. Throughout this book, we will see some species disappear, while others will overcome the impact of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs. Our own species will enter the scene, and with it the effect we have had on flora and fauna. Later, we will see the advances in gene editing that seek to recreate some of the lost creatures of the continent.

La primera biografía de una de las criaturas más fascinantes de la historia del reino animal. Imagina a un depredador marino de hasta veinte metros, diez veces más pesado que un Tyrannosaurus rex, con mandíbulas capaces de abrirse dos metros de ancho, armadas con 276 colmillos serrados y con la mordida más fuerte que ha conocido el reino animal. Así era el megalodón y nadaba por nuestras aguas hace tres millones de años. Antes de ayer, si lo comparamos con los dinosaurios, extinguidos hace 66 millones de años. Sin embargo, el megalodón ha estado en gran medida ausente del registro fósil, donde solo se conservan algunos dientes y vértebras codiciados por coleccionistas. Su existencia ha estado envuelta en misterio... hasta ahora. Los científicos Tim y Emma Flannery nos revelan dónde y cómo vivía, y analizan las teorías e inquietantes historias que rodean al tiburón gigante, incluyendo la posibilidad de que aún aceche en las profundidades... Esta es la primera biografía del último depredador supremo, pieza vital de la gran historia natural de nuestro planeta, y una exploración de su impacto en la imaginación humana y en la cultura popular.

Explains how fossils can unlock the mysteries of the past, and tell us what the dinosaurs and their surroundings were like.