This author delves into the intricate subject of risk governance, bringing a wealth of strategic experience from academia, consulting, and government. Their research on risk management has been significantly supported by major funding bodies, reflecting its importance and impact. As an environmental engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, this author offers a unique perspective grounded in deep technical knowledge and practical application.
A FASCINATING, FUN AND ENGAGING BOOK ON NEW ZEALAND'S AMAZING NATURAL WORLD Why is our place magic? Why are its islands shaky? Why are our mountains tall and our forests green? Why are some lakes so blue? What happens below the waves? Who used to live here? What changed when mammals arrived? What happens in the dark? In this fun-filled, fact-rich book, award-winning science writer Simon Pollard shares the magic, secrets, mysteries and marvels of Aotearoa New Zealand's natural world.
A fun, fascinating and revealing book about Aotearoa's amazing eight-legged marvels.
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Spiders is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world s spiders, with examples drawn from across the globe.