{"title":"James L. Gould","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by James L. Gould, an esteemed author in the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category. With a passion for uncovering the mysteries of the natural world, Gould brings clarity and curiosity to the intricacies of animal behaviour and evolutionary biology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his insightful works, \u003cstrong\u003eNature's Compass\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out, co-authored with his frequent collaborator and partner, Carol Grant Gould. This compelling book delves into the fascinating navigational strategies utilised by animals, ranging from the humble homing pigeon to the majestic migrating butterflies. Through detailed research and vivid storytelling, Gould invites readers to explore the incredible innate abilities that guide creatures across great distances and complex terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames L. Gould's books are an excellent choice for anyone interested in the wonders of nature and the scientific principles that govern the animal kingdom. With each turn of the page, prepare to embark on a journey of discovery that deepens your appreciation for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natures-compass-by-james-l-gould-9780691140452","title":"Nature's Compass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that animals cross miles of water, land, and sky with pinpoint precision on a daily basis. But it is only in recent years that scientists have learned how these astounding feats of navigation are actually accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith colourful and thorough detail, \u003cem\u003eNature's Compass\u003c\/em\u003e explores the remarkable methods by which animals find their way both near home and around the globe. Noted biologist James Gould and popular science writer Carol Gould delve into the elegant strategies and fail-safe backup systems, the invisible sensitivities and mysterious forces, and incredible mental abilities used by familiar and rare species, as they investigate a multitude of navigation strategies, from the simple to the astonishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Goulds discuss how animals navigate, without instruments and training, at a level far beyond human talents. They explain how animals measure time and show how the fragile monarch butterfly employs an internal clock, calendar, compass, and map to commence and measure the two-thousand-mile annual journey to Mexico—all with a brain that weighs only a few thousandths of an ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey look at honey bees and how they rely on the sun and mental maps to locate landmarks such as nests and flowers. And they examine whether long-distance migrants, such as the homing pigeon, depend on a global positioning system to let them know where they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, the authors ask if the disruption of migratory paths through habitat destruction and global warming is affecting and endangering animal species. Providing a comprehensive picture of animal navigation and migration, \u003cem\u003eNature's Compass\u003c\/em\u003e decodes the mysteries of this extraordinary aspect of natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854705217772,"sku":"9780691140452","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/38496529702bca84d0e162a7e9dc508e.jpg?v=1759266171"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-l-gould.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}