The Water Book : (Record no. 70097)

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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.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Water—History.
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Koha item type VC Office Books
Holdings
Withdrawn status Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Home library Current library Date acquired Total Checkouts Full call number Barcode Date last seen Price effective from Koha item type Public note
    Dewey Decimal Classification   Not For Loan SNU LIBRARY SNU LIBRARY 30/06/2026   553.7 JHA VC693 30/06/2026 30/06/2026 VC Office Books Books Received from VC office
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