{"product_id":"avian-illuminations-by-boria-sax-9781789144321","title":"Avian Illuminations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAvian Illuminations\u003c\/i\u003e examines the many roles birds have played in human society, from food, messengers, deities, and pets, to omens, muses, timekeepers, custodians, hunting companions, decorative motifs and, most importantly, embodiments of our aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt narrates the history of our relationships with a host of birds including crows, owls, parrots, falcons, eagles, nightingales, hummingbirds, and many more. Along the way, the book describes how birds' nesting has symbolised human romance, and how their flight has inspired inventors throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes by showing that the interconnections between birds and humans are so manifold that a world without birds would effectively mean an end to human culture itself. Beautifully illustrated, this is a superb overview of our long and rich association with our feathered friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832376316140,"sku":"9781789144321","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27972253482824.jpg?v=1758384691","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/avian-illuminations-by-boria-sax-9781789144321","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}