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Nature and Science April 2017
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A most improbable journey : a big history of our planet and ourselves
by Walter Alvarez
The famed geologist and author of T. Rex and the Crater of Doom surveys the cosmic, geologic and evolutionary forces that have shaped our planet, outlining a science-based approach to "Big History" that illuminates such topics as evolution, the movement of the continents and humanity's unique ascendance.
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| The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan EganClustered along the border between the United States and Canada, the Great Lakes are an "interconnected watery expanse that sprawls across 94,000 square miles." In this thought-provoking book, journalist Dan Egan recounts the 14,000-year history of the world's largest freshwater system from its Ice Age origins to its modern-day role as both a shipping corridor and threatened ecosystem. He also explores what lies beneath the surface (an estimated 6,000 shipwrecks as well as a number of invasive species, the result of 19th-century efforts to connect these bodies of water to the Atlantic Ocean) and reflects on the precarious future of this unique natural resource. |
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A big bang in a little room : the quest to create new universes
by Zeeya Merali
An award-winning science writer provides a guided tour through the history of cosmology and uncovers why modern physicists believe that they will soon have the ability to create a brand new baby universe with its own physical laws, star systems and lifeforms.
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A year on the wing : four seasons in a life with birds
by Tim Dee
A lyrical month-by-month account of following birds draws on memories of the author's forty years of observing birds' flight as it mines a rich, gorgeous tradition of birds from Aristotle to Ezra Pound and explores the ideas and feelings that birds catalyze in us by their flying, breeding, and dying.
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Flyaway : how a wild bird rehabber sought adventure and found her wings
by Suzie Gilbert
A bird rehabilitation specialist describes her experiences with assisting injured animals and the impact of her work on her family life, in an account that remembers the special birds she helped, her relationships with fellow rehabilitators, and the life lessons she learned throughout the course of her career.
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| H is for Hawk by Helen MacdonaldStruggling with depression in the wake of her beloved father's unexpected death, author and academic Helen Macdonald decided to acquire and train a goshawk, a challenge even for an experienced falconer like herself. As she rears Mabel, her goshawk chick, she reflects on the history of the sport and reconsiders a favorite book from her childhood: The Goshawk by T.H. White. Replete with sensory details of falconry and soaring descriptions of the countryside near her home in Cambridge, England, H is for Hawk is both a moving account of grief and a fascinating glimpse into an unseen world. For another lyrical memoir by a falconer, try Richard Hines' No Way But Gentlenesse. |
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Winged wonders : a celebration of birds in human history by Peter WatkinsCelebrating the powerful role of birds in human customs and traditions from around the world and throughout history, this sourcebook explores the delightful stories surrounding some of the world's best-known birds#151;including the eagle, owl, pelican, falcon, dove, swan, and raven. With topics including folklore, literature, music, dance, and spirituality, this eclectic and enchanting encyclopedia of avian#150;human relations is an ideal companion for any bird-lover. Brilliantly illustrated and filled with intriguing research, it illuminates many astonishing aspects of bird life, including their dazzling colors, intricate nest-building habits, finely structured feathers, amazing feats of migration, and breathtakingly beautiful song and movement.
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