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The Earth is indeed an extraordinary planet, and not just because of the infinite variety of life that it supports, the land itself is fabricated marvelously with wonders that possess inherent capacity to attract and allure people throughout the ages.The wonders of the world that are discussed in the book have been the subject of many books over the centuries, but our aim is to present them in a short, crisp and concise manner. This striking book covers details of 7 Forgotten Wonders of the World with pictures and actual photographs.Through this book readers can peer into the world''s marvels that were built without the contribution of modern technology and earth moving equipments.

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Publié par	V & S Publishers
Date de parution	09 janvier 2017
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9789350577943
Langue	English

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7 FORGOTTEN WONDERS of the WORLD
Vikas khatri
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Earth is a very beautiful planet. It has a store of treasures that can never be exhausted. The treasures of Earth are precious like gold and diamonds, but more precious than these are the treasures that fill a man with amazement, wonder, surprise and joy. The wonders of the Earth are many and of many kinds. Some of them are natural - nature formed them over time in a way that is beyond understanding.
Geothermal phenomena, like deep sea vents, volcanoes and waterfalls are of breathtaking beauty. Images of oneself haloed by rainbows formed high in the sky, take one’s breath away. One can look and wonder at the marvels of the nature.
Some of the wonders are architectural marvels which, account for the brilliance of the human mind, its perceptive power and adroit endeavors. These were considered as some of the greatest wonders of the world , but not great enough to leave behind an indelible impression on human mind, they were lost to the other greater and stupendous works of the human imagination. The momentous works of art as and architecture by the humans and their ability to capture in realistic frame have baffled travellers and onlookers from times immemorial. With the advance of the science and technology, engineering skills and construction facilities , the human hands, out of there minds began to carve, edifices which made the world more pleasant and beautiful.
This book aims to present before the reader, ‘a few’ of the countless wonders our planet has to offer us.
Contents

Prologue
Seven Forgotten Underwater Wonders of the World
Chapter 1 : Palau
Chapter 2 : The Belize Barrier Reef
Chapter 3 : The Galapagos Islands
Chapter 4 : The Northern Red Sea
Chapter 5 : Lake Baikal
Chapter 6 : The Great Barrier Reef
Chapter 7 : The Deep Sea Vents

Seven Forgotten Natural Wonders of the World
Chapter 1 : Angel Falls
Chapter 2 : The Bay of Fundy
Chapter 3 : Iguazu Falls
Chapter 4 : Krakatoa Island
Chapter 5 : Mount Fuji of Japan
Chapter 6 : Mount Kilimanjaro
Chapter 7 : Niagara Falls

Seven Forgotten Modern Wonders of the World
Chapter 1 : The Clock Tower (Big Ben)
Chapter 2 : The Eiffel Tower
Chapter 3 : The Gateway Arch
Chapter 4 : The Aswan High Dam
Chapter 5 : The Hoover Dam
Chapter 6 : Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Chapter 7 : The Petronas Towers

Seven Forgotten Wonders of the Medieval Mind
Chapter 1 : Abu Simbel Temple
Chapter 2 : Angkor Wat
Chapter 3 : Taj Mahal of Agra
Chapter 4 : Mont Saint-Michel
Chapter 5 : The Moai Statues
Chapter 6 : The Parthenon of Athens
Chapter 7 : The Shwedagon Pagoda
Seven Forgotten Underwater Wonders of the World
A noted marine explorer named Jacques-Yves Cousteau wrote: “It is all strange, unearthly, and yet familiar Strange because the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever ”
Diving is becoming a much more popular sport as humans become more fascinated with the diverse ecosystems of the deep. Coral reefs, like many of these underwater wonders, are structures built by living organisms. Second only to tropical rain forests in biodiversity, coral reefs provide homes for thousands of species. Unfortunately, they are at risk all around the world.
To promote awareness of the fragile marine ecosystem, CEDAM International - an organization dedicated to conservation, education, diving, and marine research - began the Seven Wonders of the World project in 1989. The message was simple: If underwater wonders are not protected, they will be lost forever. After considering sites around the world, CEDAM chose Palau, the Belize Barrier Reef, the Galapagos Islands, the Northern Red Sea, Lake Baikal, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Deep Sea Vents. Each was selected on the basis of its natural beauty, unique marine life, scientific research value, environmental significance, and whether it is representative of an overall area.
By focusing on these seven sites, CEDAM hopes to promote the protection of all underwater wonders. “We are the first generation to explore the wonders of the underwater world,” says George Page, host of the public television series Nature. “Let’s hope we are not the last.”
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Palau
Palau (Palauan Belau ), republic, W Pacific Ocean, comprises more than 300 islands, islets, and atolls of the Caroline group. Major islands include Koror, the current seat of government, and Babelthuap, the future capital. Area of the republic, 487 sq km (188 sq mi). Of the total population (1990, 15,122), ethnic Palauans make up about 83%; minority groups include Filipinos and Chinese. Palauan and English are the official languages. Leading occupations include fishing and subsistence agriculture; the country relies heavily on aid from the U.S. The U.S. dollar is the legal currency. Palau has a presidential system with a bicameral legislature.

Palau
Spain formally claimed the Palau Islands in 1885 but sold them to Germany 14 years later. Japan seized them in 1914 and established a naval base. The islands were captured by American forces in 1944, during World War II. After the war they became part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, administered by the U.S. under UN supervision. In 1980 the islands adopted a republican constitution. During the next ten years, a compact of free association granting Palau independence, but with defense remaining the responsibility of the U.S., was repeatedly submitted to referendum. The measure was supported by a majority of Palauan voters, but not by the 75 percent required to overcome a constitutional ban on port calls by U.S. nuclear-armed vessels. After a constitutional amendment eased this requirement, the compact passed in 1993. Palau became independent on Oct. 1, 1994, and was admitted to the UN in December.

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