Fire Weather : A True Story from a Hotter World - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction by John Vaillant 9781399720236

Fire Weather : A True Story from a Hotter World - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction

£12.99 GBP
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE WINNER Shortlisted for multiple prestigious awards, including...
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE WINNER Shortlisted for multiple prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Writers' Trust Award, and Wainwright Conservation Prize Named a Book of the Year by The Guardian and The New York Times

Hailed as 'timely', 'superb', and 'utterly compelling' by renowned authors and critics, John Vaillant's 'Fire Weather' is a gripping narrative that explores humanity's complex relationship with fire. This extraordinary work delves into the catastrophic wildfire that engulfed a Canadian oil town in May 2016, forcing 90,000 residents to flee as entire neighbourhoods were reduced to infernos.

Through the lens of this apocalyptic event, Vaillant examines fire's role as a pivotal force in human evolution and civilisation. He reveals how climate change has amplified fire's destructive potential to unprecedented levels, presenting an urgent reflection on our species' future in an increasingly combustible world.

'Fire Weather' offers a riveting account of one of the most intense urban fires of the 21st century, whilst serving as a stark warning about the escalating dangers of a hotter planet. This meticulously researched and brilliantly written book is an essential read for anyone concerned about our changing environment and the challenges that lie ahead.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781399720236
Book Author: John Vaillant
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Sceptre
Book Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Book Dimensions: 165 x 397 x 29 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-08-29
Book Pagination: 432 pages
Book Weight: 314g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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