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His books invite readers to experience the subtle rhythms of wildlife and the changing seasons with a deep sense of wonder and respect for the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom intimate encounters with elusive creatures to reflective meditations on nature's enduring mysteries, Crumley's writing captures the spirit of the Science \u0026amp; Nature genre, appealing to those who cherish thoughtful and evocative nature writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seasons-of-storm-and-wonder-by-jim-crumley-9781913393533","title":"Seasons of Storm and Wonder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Jim Crumley, the \u003ci\u003epre-eminent Scottish nature-writer\u003c\/i\u003e (Guardian), this landmark volume documents the extraordinary natural life of the Scottish Highlands and bears witness to the toll climate chaos is taking on its wildlife, habitats, and biodiversity—laying bare what is at stake for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this landmark volume, Jim Crumley brings together a sweeping five-year quest to document the seasons and how he has seen them change. It explores the damage to the Earth's natural rhythms, but also relishes the enduring beauty and wonder of nature itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his studies of each season over more than thirty years and reworking the volumes in his best-selling Seasons quartet, Crumley has created this unique account of our natural world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a lifetime of immersing himself in the landscapes of Scotland and a handful of other northern countries, Crumley has amassed a body of knowledge and insight and a bank of memorable imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining lyrical prose and passionate eloquence, he lays bare the impact of an increasingly chaotic climate and urges us all towards a more daring conservation vision that embraces everything from the mountain treeline to a second spring for the wolf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854823411948,"sku":"9781913393533","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b2fa0e313b1ab893d0ea0132f27da7fa.jpg?v=1759264382"},{"product_id":"watching-wildlife-by-jim-crumley-9781913393847","title":"Watching Wildlife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have been still enough for long enough, your eyes will have attuned and begun to read the seasurge fluently, so you recognize the blunt curve and flourished tail of a diving otter. 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