Descriere: From whitetails in the Northeast to mule deer in the West, deer are all around us. Bestselling naturalist Thomas spent a year watching them in the wild, and uncovered a vast hidden trove of lessons from the natural world.
Autori: Elizabeth Marshall Thomas | Editura: Harper | Anul aparitiei: 2009 | ISBN: 9780061792106 | Numar de pagini: 239 | Categorie: Animals
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
The Hidden Life of Deer: Lessons from the Natural World
In The Hidden Life of Deer, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Dogs, turns her attention to wild deer, and the many lessons we can learn by observing nature. A narrative masterpiece and a naturalist's delight, The Hidden Life of Deer is based on the twelve months Thomas, a renowned anthropologist, spent studying the local deer population near her home in New Hampshire.
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Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals
"An Inconvenient Truth" meets animal rights in this smart, hip, and accessible primer from one of the most respected members of the activist community. Full-color photos and cartoons throughout.