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Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the WorldAn unexpected, energetic look at world history on sea and land from the bestselling author of Salt and The Basque History of the World Cod, Mark Kurlansky's third work of nonfiction and winner of the 1999 James Beard Award, is the biography of a single species of fish, but it may as well be a world history with this humble fish as its recurring main character. Cod, it turns out, is the reason Europeans set sail across the Atlantic, and it is the only
An unexpected, energetic look at world history on sea and land from the bestselling author of Salt and The Basque History of the World
Cod, Mark Kurlansky's third work of nonfiction and winner of the 1999 James Beard Award, is the biography of a single species of fish, but it may as well be a world history with this humble fish as its recurring main character. Cod, it turns out, is the reason Europeans set sail across the Atlantic, and it is the only reason they could. What did the Vikings eat in icy Greenland and on the five expeditions to America recorded in the Icelandic sagas? Cod, frozen and dried in the frosty air, then broken into pieces and eaten like hardtack. What was the staple of the medieval diet? Cod again, sold salted by the Basques, an enigmatic people with a mysterious, unlimited supply of cod. As we make our way through the centuries of cod history, we also find a delicious legacy of recipes, and the tragic story of environmental failure, of depleted fishing stocks where once their numbers were legendary. In this lovely, thoughtful history, Mark Kurlansky ponders the question: Is the fish that changed the world forever changed by the world's folly? "Every once in a while a writer of particular skill takes a fresh, seemingly improbable idea and turns out a book of pure delight. Such is the case of Mark Kurlansky and the codfish." -David McCullough, author of The Wright Brothers and 1776Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 07/01/1998
ISBN: 9780140275018
Pages: 294
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.60d
Review Citations: New York Times 08/23/1998 pg. 24
Booklist 12/01/2001 pg. 617
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 149585 / Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World
Reading Level: 8.8 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 10
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Not sticky, lightweight light shimmer/glitter sunscreen setting spray.
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If you like just a touch of sparkle along with some sunscreen and setting spray this is fantastic. This doesn't leave you looking like you are going to a rave, rather it is more like you have been crafting and there is a bit of glitter. It is sheer other than the touch of sparkle. It is not sticky it dries and feels almost like it isn't there at all. There is seventy five ml in this bottle just over two and a half ounces. The sprayer mists quite well so there is even coverage. This works equally as well to set your make-up and also to add sunscreen on the rest of your body. The formula contains hyaluronic acid to improve moisture. It dries soft and lightweight which I really appreciate in a product that also protects the skin from the sun.
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★★★★★ 4
Love a subtle glitter!
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I am a big fan of glitter for going to events with my little daughter. She loves wearing glitter as much as I do. We both wear sunscreen, and I was interested in this because of the SPF promise. I also liked the idea of a sheer mist. I like to use glitter as a way to make up for not having a tan so I can still have a sort of sunny glow.
I am not sure how I feel about this as an spf product. I prefer to put on serious cream sunscreen and I would just use this as a touch up mist, or cosmetic refresher. The mist is watery up closely sprayed but it is light and weightless misted on from an appropriate distance. The dried mist on my skin does have a sort of barrier or feel of a sunscreen over something like a gel. There is a slight tack till dry but very subtle.
My sunscreen and makeup was fine under this mist. I do use mists to give my skin a natural texture so most of my products look good with a mist setting finish. The glitter is super subtle, but noticeable if you focus on it. In a low light setting I can see speckled glitter, and in direct sunlight. Just not clubbing or parade level body bedazzling glitter. I actually really like the fine glitter effect.
There is no fall off, and the glitter washes off super easy. My skin feels very happy and hydrated but not bothered by a coating or layer. There isn’t really an aroma, I swear there is when I mist but then I smell nothing on me but a faint notion of some product. Not powdery but a mild lotion like note. Very hard to detect unless you are literally nose to skin sniffing.
I think for the price this is a great fine glitter mist. I might continue to use my own sunscreen and not rely on this as a barrier. I take spf pretty seriously as a woman in my early forties. Overall I am really happy with this as a casual mist and I would buy it again to just wear because I like the texture and the effect.
The box did have unfortunate choice of colors for reading but up close I was able to read the ingredients and information. The bottle is pretty cute, and the mist nozzle pumps well without sticking or getting gummed up.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Lightweight sunscreen mist with a subtle glow
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I like how easy this sunscreen mist is to apply. The spray feels light and refreshing on the skin and dries quickly without feeling heavy or sticky. It leaves a hydrated, dewy look that works nicely on both the face and body. The fine mist makes it convenient for quick reapplication, especially when spending time outdoors.
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Pretty and seems to work but smells odd at first.
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Beautiful but smells a little fishy at first. Thankfully the smell dissipates fairly quickly.
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★★★★★ 3
Lovely shimmer, but lingering scent and uneven mist are disappointing
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I love the shimmer in this. And I love that there is spf. But the spray nozzle doesn't provide a fine mist, it's more like a splatter so it's hard to apply evenly. There is also a lingering scent that I find a little overwhelming to have directly on my face. I want to love it, but I'm giving it 3 stars for those issues.
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