Drawing on a background in geology, the author explores the planet's fascinating processes, highlighting the mysteries and uncharted territories of science. Their work reveals how seemingly ordinary materials like sand and the cultural significance of deserts become sources of wonder. The author emphasizes the continuous quest for knowledge and how our presumed understanding can lead us astray. Their writing invites readers to be surprised and entertained as they uncover hidden meanings in the natural world and human imagination.
Michael Welland draws us into the world of sand - sand in grains, rocks, and vast and magnificent landscapes on which the wind plays haunting melodies. Packed with fascinating science, laced with tales of explorers, sand art, and the tribes of the desert, this work will appeal to all those intrigued by the nature of sand, and the beauty of deserts.