{"title":"Thom Van Dooren","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the remarkable works of \u003cem\u003eThom van Dooren\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author widely celebrated for his insightful exploration of the natural world. His writing beautifully bridges the gap between science, philosophy, and storytelling, providing readers with a unique perspective on the intricate relationships that flourish in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThom van Dooren’s book, \u003cem\u003eA Guide to the Creatures in Your Neighbourhood\u003c\/em\u003e, is an engaging foray into the lives of the beings we often overlook in our own backyards. Through his vivid and thoughtful prose, van Dooren encourages readers to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the rich biodiversity that surrounds us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of Science \u0026amp; Nature books, this collection invites you to embark on an enlightening journey that enhances your understanding of both familiar and obscure creatures. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature with Thom van Dooren's compelling narratives and gain a fresh perspective on the world around you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-world-in-a-shell-by-thom-van-dooren-9780262047029","title":"A World in a Shell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the trails of Hawai'i's snails to explore the simultaneously biological and cultural significance of extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this time of extinctions, the humble snail rarely gets a mention. And yet snails are disappearing faster than any other species. In \u003cem\u003eA World in a Shell\u003c\/em\u003e, Thom van Dooren offers a collection of snail stories from Hawai'i—once home to more than 750 species of land snails, almost two-thirds of which are now gone. Following snail trails through forests, laboratories, museums, and even a military training facility, and meeting with scientists and Native Hawaiians, van Dooren explores ongoing processes of ecological and cultural loss as they are woven through with possibilities for hope, care, mourning, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVan Dooren recounts the fascinating history of snail decline in the Hawaiian Islands—from deforestation for agriculture, timber, and more, through the nineteenth-century shell collecting mania of missionary settlers, and on to the contemporary impacts of introduced predators. Along the way he asks how both snail loss and conservation efforts have been tangled up with larger processes of colonisation, militarisation, and globalisation. These snail stories provide a potent window into ongoing global processes of environmental and cultural change, including the largely unnoticed disappearance of countless snails, insects, and other less charismatic species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, van Dooren seeks to cultivate a sense of wonder and appreciation for our damaged planet, revealing the world of possibilities and relationships that lies coiled within a snail's shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342552453356,"sku":"9780262047029","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7583303482281.jpg?v=1743919801"},{"product_id":"a-guide-to-the-creatures-in-your-neighbourhood-by-dieter-hochuli-9781922616326","title":"A Guide to the Creatures in Your Neighbourhood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cities and suburbs all over Australia, a staggering array of animals and plants make their homes among us. If we pay attention, each encounter with a bird, a flower, or a bee is an invitation into a fascinating world of growth, decay, communication, and sensation—and it's all going on right under our noses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know crows can identify humans by their faces? Or that ibises can 'see' with the tips of their bills? Let the team from the Urban Field Naturalist Project amaze you with weird and wonderful facts about cockatoos, magpies, spiders, possums, and other animals just outside your doorstep. Then get inspired to cultivate a deeper connection with tips for observing, sketching, photographing, and making field notes—or simply sitting still to observe and listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether for an afternoon of exploring or a walk to the letterbox, \u003ci\u003eA Guide to the Creatures in Your Neighbourhood\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket to slow down and get curious about urban nature. 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