The Water Book (Record no. 69817)
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| fixed length control field | 01560nam a2200217Ia 4500 |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260630100029.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781472209559 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 553.7 JHA |
| Edition number | 23 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Jha, Alok. |
| 245 #4 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Water Book |
| Remainder of title | : The Story of Our Most Ordinary Substance and Its Most Extraordinary Uses |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / Alok Jha. |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | First edition. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | London |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | : Headline Publishing Group |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | , 2015. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | x, 384 p. |
| Other physical details | : illustrations |
| Dimensions | ; 23 cm. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | The Water Book by Alok Jha is a popular science book that explores water as both an everyday substance and a fundamental element of the universe. It explains how water formed in space, how it arrived on Earth, and how it has shaped the planet’s climate, landscapes, and ecosystems over billions of years. The book connects scientific concepts from physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth sciences with real-world examples, showing how water influences weather patterns, geological formations, human civilization, and even the possibility of life beyond Earth. It also reflects on cultural and emotional connections humans have with water, from rivers and oceans to drinking water and rainfall. Overall, it is an accessible science narrative that blends storytelling with scientific explanation, making complex ideas about water engaging for general readers, students, and researchers. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Hydrology—Popular works. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Nature—Effect of water. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Water. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Water—History. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | VC Office Books |
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