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A musician in traditional Ghanaian dress plays a kora (a harp-like guitar) in this beautiful work of threadwork art from Ernestina Oppong Asante. The artisan places the cotton threads one by one to create the colorful and appealing composition.

Discover the world's ocean--from tides and currents to the creatures living in it to the impact it has on our lives, whether we know it or not--in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet, written by world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle.

Everything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. National Geographic Ocean unveils the power and significance of our planet's watery essence: the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate and chemistry as well as its vital role in supporting a multitude of life-forms, including our own human race.

World-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence Sylvia Earle--affectionately called "Her Deepness"--guides readers with her lyrical style and inspiring wisdom, describing the evolution, beauty, and impact of the ocean; the challenges it faces, such as climate change, plastic and overfishing; and the myriad ways we can help protect it.

This engaging story of the ocean celebrates dozens of ocean champions and visionaries, explores the ocean's origin and the nature of water, and features a gallery of wondrous creatures that illustrate the spectacular diversity of life in the sea, from sponges, kelp, and zooplankton to whales, sharks, and sea turtles. More than 100 maps and diagrams, including seafloor and political maps of all Earth's seas and oceans, elucidate Dr. Earle's lively narrative.

For seaside dwellers and landlubbers alike, this is a book you will turn to again and again to understand why, as Sylvia Earle says, "Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea."

The earthy good looks of this petite notebook come from its natural sources. The small journal is crafted from banana bark, bamboo, rice straw paper, agel grass cord, and card stock. With 40 blank pages, it is the perfect size to take along on a journey to record your experiences and memories. The notebook is part of the NOVICA Indonesia Market Picks collection.

Crafted by Ghana’s Samuel Lovi, this striking wall artwork features a traditional Dakar mask in rich, earthy tones. Lovi draws inspiration from his African heritage and utilizes natural materials such as banana leaves on cardboard, impeccably framed with sese wood, to create mesmerizing pieces that pay tribute to his rich cultural roots. This exceptional artwork is sure to capture attention and become a focal point in any setting.

With brown and earth-tone hues that evoke Autumn, this journal is handcrafted of recycled paper by Mexican artisan Indira Flores. She applies the designs using colors from the bougainvillea flower, lining the spine with black leather. The journal opens to 93 pages of recycled paper.

In this remarkable giclée print of her original painting, Armenian artist Lusine Abrahamyan captures a quiet moment as a young woman drifts into thought, surrounded by vivid yellow flowers that sway around her like whispers in the breeze. Soft greens and earthy hues create a gentle backdrop, drawing the eye to the woman's peaceful expression and the butterfly she cradles—a symbol of nature’s delicate connection to humanity. Printed on quality photo paper, matted and framed in acrylic, this artwork adds a touch of calm beauty to any space, whether displayed on a wall or tabletop.

Buddha's presence inspires a welcome sense of serenity in this photograph by Brendan O'Connell. Printed in black and white, the angle of the photo that captures the swirling clouds in the sky adds to the composition's sense of mysticism. This stuccoed stone sculpture portrays Buddha in the Bhumisparsha mudra posture, also known as "calling Earth to witness." Situated in Wat Sa Si, this depiction of Buddha is characteristic of Thailand's Sukhothai period (at the end of 14th century). Printed on matte paper, the photograph arrives in a pinewood frame with a protective glass pane.