| The Zen of Watching Birds: Wit, Widsom, and Inspiration Contributor(s): Wroth, Katharine (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1594852723 ISBN-13: 9781594852725 Publisher: Skipstone Press OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides |
| Dewey: 598.072 |
| LCCN: 2009015071 |
| Series: Zen Of... (Skipstone) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 6.3" (0.30 lbs) 1 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: * Includes flip-book art * Terrific gift book for outdoor enthusiasts * Foreword by Bruce Barcott, author of The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw. 100 "quotable quotes" for birders and bird lovers in general. The Zen of Watching Birds includes quotes about birds -- their songs, plumage, behavior, and habitat -- as well as about human interaction and fascination with birds. Quotes from the likes of Gustave Flaubert to Coco Chanel to David Sibley will appeal to novice and experienced bird watchers alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wroth, Katharine: - KATHARINE WROTH is a senior editor for the online green news site, Grist.org. She has appeared on the Today Show several times for her first book, Wake Up and Smell the Planet. She lives in the Boston area. |