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The Age of Islands: In Search of New and Disappearing Islands, Alastair Bonnett philosophy * A High-Stakes Psychological Thriller:'Extraordinary A fascinating and intelligent book.' Sunday Times New islands are being built at an unprecedented rate whether for tourism or territorial ambition, while many islands are disappearing or fragmenting because of rising sea levels. It is a strange planetary spectacle, creating an ever changing map which even Google Earth struggles to keep pace with. In The Age of Islands, explorer and geographer Alastair Bonnett takes the reader on a