{"product_id":"kingdom-of-frost-how-the-cryosphere-shapes-life-on-earth-hardcover","title":"Kingdom of Frost: How the Cryosphere Shapes Life on Earth - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBjørn Vassnes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLucy Moffatt\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn award-winning science journalist explains what Earth's frozen waters tell us about the past, present, and future of humanity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Kingdom of Frost,\" or what scientists call the cryosphere, refers to all of Earth's frozen waters. Glaciers, ice caps, and fields of Arctic snow--the cryosphere is vital to our survival. It supplies us with water and helps cool cities from Bangladesh to Bangkok, Los Angeles to Oslo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this captivating, eye-opening account, esteemed Norwegian writer Bj rn Vassnes interweaves brilliant climate reporting with the fascinating story of Earth's frozen world. He draws on cultural history and anthropology to tell us how the cryosphere once helped to spark life on Earth--and how it continues to sustain us despite its shrinking size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd he answers pressing questions such as: What will happen if it all disappears?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBjørn Vassnes\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in the Norwegian Arctic, one of the coldestplaces on earth. He is one of Norway's leading science journalists, has won national and international writing prizes including the Fritt Ord Honorary Award and the Golden Pen. He has a science column in one of Norway's top daily newspapers and has written several popular books and produced television programs with scientific and environmental themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.7 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43779601465407,"sku":"9781771644549","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/samiestore.shop\/products\/kingdom-of-frost-how-the-cryosphere-shapes-life-on-earth-hardcover","provider":"Samie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}