The Earth Moved : On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms

Engrossing” ( The Christian Science Monitor ), “fascinating” ( TimeOut New York ), “delightfully nuanced” ( Entertainment Weekly ), “terrific” ( New York Newsday ), “inspiring” ( Bust magazine). “You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible” ( The New York Times ). The Earth Moved has moved reviewers across the country. In witty, offbeat style, Amy Stewart takes us on a subterranean adventure and introduces us to our planet’s most important gatekeeper: the humble earthworm. It’s true that the earthworm is small, spineless, and blind, but its effect on the ecosystem is profound,moving Charles Darwin to devote his last years to studying its remarkable attributes and achievements. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the earthworm’s astonishing realm, talks to oligochaetologists who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex web of life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. Stewart’s “ease in gliding from worms to plants to humans will remind readers of John McPhee’s essays on canoes, oranges, the geology of America” ( Providence Journa l). “Stewart’s book paddles along in [Rachel] Carson’s wake. Read her book and you’ll start to see how the rhododendron bed in front of your house is a kind of Mars for frontier science” ( The Boston Globe )

“engrossing” (the Christian Science Monitor), “fascinating” (timeout New York), “delightfully Nuanced” (entertainment Weekly), “terrific” (new York Newsday), “inspiring” (bust Magazine). “you Know A Book Is Good When You Actually Welcome One Of Those Howling Days Of Wind And Sleet That Makes Going Out Next To Impossible” (the New York Times).

the Earth Moved has Moved Reviewers Across The Country. In Witty, Offbeat Style, Amy Stewart Takes Us On A Subterranean Adventure And Introduces Us To Our Planet’s Most Important Gatekeeper: The Humble Earthworm. It’s True That The Earthworm Is Small, Spineless, And Blind, But Its Effect On The Ecosystem Is Profound,moving Charles Darwin To Devote His Last Years To Studying Its Remarkable Attributes And Achievements.

with The August Scientist As Her Inspiration, Stewart Investigates The Earthworm’s Astonishing Realm, Talks To Oligochaetologists Who Have Devoted Their Lives To Unearthing The Complex Web Of Life Beneath Our Feet, And Observes The Thousands Of Worms In Her Own Garden. Stewart’s “ease In Gliding From Worms To Plants To Humans Will Remind Readers Of John Mcphee’s Essays On Canoes, Oranges, The Geology Of America” (providence Journal). “stewart’s Book Paddles Along In [rachel] Carson’s Wake. Read Her Book And You’ll Start To See How The Rhododendron Bed In Front Of Your House Is A Kind Of Mars For Frontier Science” (the Boston Globe).

the New York Times

"you Know A Book Is Good When You Actually Welcome One Of Those Howling Days Of Wind And Sleet That Makes Going Out Next To Impossible”
—the New York Times

"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." — The New York Times In The Earth Moved , Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution, and turns ordinary dirt into fertile land. Who knew? In her witty, offbeat style, Stewart shows that much depends on the actions of the lowly worm. Charles Darwin devoted his last years to the meticulous study of these creatures, praising their remarkable abilities. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the worm's subterranean realm, talks to oligochaetologists—the unsung heroes of earthworm science—who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. From the legendary giant Australian worm that stretches to ten feet in length to the modest nightcrawler that wormed its way into the heart of Darwin's last book to the energetic red wigglers in Stewart's compost bin, The Earth Moved gives worms their due and exposes their hidden and extraordinary universe. This book is for all of us who appreciate Mother Nature's creatures, no matter how humble. In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution and turns ordinary dirt into fertile land. Who knew? In her witty, offbeat style, Stewart shows that much depends on the actions of the lowly worm. Charles Darwin devoted his last years to the meticulous study of these creatures, praising their remarkable abilities. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the worm's subterranean realm, talks to oligochaetologists--the unsung heroes of earthworm science--who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex life beneath our feet and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. From the legendary giant Australian worm that stretches to 10 feet in length, to the modest nightcrawler that wormed its way into the heart of Darwin's last book, to the energetic red wigglers in Stewart's compost bin, The Earth Moved gives worms their due and exposes their hidden and extraordinary universe. This book is for all of us who appreciate Mother Nature's creatures, no matter how humble Optical Fiber Rotation Sensing is the first book devoted to Interferometric Fiber Optic Gyros (IFOG). This book provides a complete overview of IFOGs, beginning with a historical review of IFOG development and including a fundamental exposition of basic principles, a discussion of devices and components, and concluding with industry reports on state-of-the-art activity. With several chapters contributed by principal developers of this solid-state device, the result is an authoritative work which will serve as the resource for researchers, students, and users of IFOGs. * * State-of-the-art industrial activity reports from British Aerospace, Hitachi, Japan Aviation Electronics, Litton Mitsubishi, and Photonectics * Excellent tutorial material to promote basic understanding as well full coverage of advanced theoretical and practical aspects of IFOGs * Developments allowing for the upgrading of IFOGs from a sensitive laboratory interferometer to a practical rotation sensor * The integration of IFOGs with other sensors into complete systems * A discussion of alternative forms of IFOGs * Present devices, applications, and projected future users The author of From the Ground Up introduces the earthworm, looking at its impact on the ecosystem and its amazing abilities to plough soil, fight plant diseases, and absorb dangerous pollutants. Reprint. The Earth Moved has moved reviewers across the country. In witty, offbeat style, Amy Stewart takes us on a subterranean adventure and introduces us to our planet's most important gatekeeper: the humble earthworm. It's true that the earthworm is small, spineless, and blind, but its effect on the ecosystem is profound, moving Charles Darwin to devote his last years to studying its remarkable attributes and achievements. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the earthworm's astonishing realm, talks to oligochaetologists who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex web of life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden Engrossing” (), “fascinating” (), “delightfully nuanced” (), “terrific” (), “inspiring” ( magazine). “You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible” (). __The Earth Moved__ With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the earthworm’s astonishing realm, talks to oligochaetologists who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex web of life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. Stewart’s “ease in gliding from worms to plants to humans will remind readers of John McPhee’s essays on canoes, oranges, the geology of America” (l). “Stewart’s book paddles along in [Rachel] Carson’s wake. Read her book and you’ll start to see how the rhododendron bed in front of your house is a kind of Mars for frontier science” () Explores the impact earthworms have on the ecosystem, discussing how they improve soil, fight plant diseases, clean up pollution, and turn ordinary dirt into fertile land THE FIRST TIME I held a worm in my hand, I was surprised at how light it was, how harmless. By Amy Stewart. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [207]-208) And Index.