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Alexander McCall Smith: IMG The Courage of Others

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I have recently written a novel about life in England during the Second World War. I felt some concern before I tackled this theme — the War... Continue »
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Moon by Whale Light: And Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians, and Whales

by Diane Ackerman

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In a rare blend of scientific fact and poetic truth, the acclaimed author of A Natural History of the Senses explores the activities of whales, penguins, bats, and crocodilians, plunging headlong into nature and coming up with highly entertaining treasures.

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"Enthusiastic, free-ranging and accessible, this is popular natural-history writing at its most persuasive." Publishers Weekly

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"[An] insider's view of the sometimes arduous, risky, yet satisfying work of wildlife conservation." Library Journal
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ISBN:
9780679742265
Subtitle:
And Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians, and Whales
Author:
Ackerman, Diane
Author:
Ackerman
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Wildlife
Subject:
Animals
Subject:
Nature
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
Zoology
Subject:
Life Sciences - Zoology - General
Edition Description:
1st Vintage Books ed.
Series Volume:
9431
Publication Date:
September 1992
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
8.04x5.23x.60 in. .48 lbs.
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