The Wonder of Birds: What They Tell Us About Ourselves, the World, and a Better Future
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (526 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1541407016 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 357 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Bird-Human co-dependence. Charles S. Yanofsky Book full of teachable anecdotes. How much richer we are for knowing birds.non-encyclopedic we learn by example about a universe of birds. Gained a lot by reading it. Highly recommended.. and really enjoyed reading this Not your typical 'bird book' - it examines many different topics about many different kinds of birds. I learned a lot, and really enjoyed reading this. I can't wait to pass it on to another bird and nature lover.. ben w bledsoe said The Wonder is a Marvel. The reviews sold me on the book and then it was a hit with the "sight-impaired" group I read for. The research, the writing, the stories -- all add up to a powerful and delightful book.
. Jim Robbins has written for the New York Times for more than thirty-five years. He is also an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator. He has also written for numerous magazines, including Audubon, Conde Nast Traveler,Smithsonian Scientific American, and Vanity Fair. He has covered environmental a
The wings of turkey buzzards influenced the Wright brothers' flight design; the chickadee's song is considered by scientists to be the most sophisticated language in the animal world; and the quietly powerful presence of eagles in the disadvantaged neighborhood of Anacostia proved to be an effective method for rehabilitating the troubled young people placed in charge of their care. The Wonder of Birds illuminates qualities unique to birds that demonstrate just how invaluable they are to humankind-both ecologically and spiritually. Exploring both cutting-edge scientific research and our oldest cultural beliefs, Robbins moves these astonishing creatures from the background of our lives to the foreground.. Birds have helped us in so many of our human endeavors: learning to fly, providing clothing and food, and helping us better understand the human brain and body. They compel us
"In this deeply felt and well-supported argument for avians' value to humankind, science writer Robbins hits the full trifecta for engrossing and satisfying nature writing." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review