A fascinating tour of new and disappearing islands around the world, by the explorer and geographer author of Off the Map. New islands are being built at an unprecedented rate whether for tourism or territory, while many islands are disappearing or fragmenting because of rising sea levels. It is a strange planetary spectacle, creating an ever-changing map - one of the great dramas of our time. From Hong Kong and the Isles of Scilly to islands far away and near.