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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781982184551
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
1982184558
ISBN-13
9781982184551
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11057276655
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wing and a Prayer : the Race to Save Our Vanishing Birds
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Adventurers & Explorers, Global Warming & Climate Change, Animals / Birds
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
27.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-932969
TitleLeading
A
Reviews
"Written by a pair of gifted writer-photographers and veteran birders, A Wing and a Prayer is in parts a travel adventure, a detective story and a loving tribute to some of the avian world's most colorful species. It's a story not just for birders, but for anyone who cares about preserving the planet in all its natural splendor." - Joby Warrick, Washington Post national reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner "A soaring achievement, beautiful and compelling. A Wing and a Prayer tells the story of birds of all sorts, many of them threatened by the humans in their world, and it describes what can be done, what must be done, to help." - Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief, USA TODAY, and author of Madam Speaker "Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal translate their love of birds into an eloquent plea for conservation. A Wing and a Prayer is at once hopeful and realistic." - Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction "A captivating and surprising account of what science is doing to save the winged life on earth, one elusive, eccentric species at a time. If Audubon were alive today, he'd be amazed to learn how once-foregone stories of extinction are being rewritten." - Carl Hiaasen, New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me "Written partially as a travelogue as the authors journeyed thousands of miles by road around the continent, the combination of personal story and scientific reportage is compelling... show[s] how new technologies of radar and radio tracking allow intimate looks at birds' lives, and otherwise delve into the commitment and love that is demonstrated by all the disparate groups working to save the continent's birds." - Booklist (starred review) "Readers looking for signs of hope will find some in the eclectic measures described, which showcase the remarkable ingenuity of those working to save the birds...Birders will be unsettled, and by the end, inspired." - Publishers Weekly "This immersive, enthusiastic report, which reads like a seasoned ecologist's travel journal, spotlights key locales on the authors' expansive expedition...Passionate reportage from the world of birds and a cautionary tale for the future of Earth. A no-brainer for birders." - Kirkus Reviews, "A soaring achievement, beautiful and compelling. You don't have to be an expert on birds to be entranced by the 25,000-mile journey Beverly and Anders Gyllenhaal took across North America, mostly by Airstream. A Wing and a Prayer tells the story of birds of all sorts, many of them threatened by the humans in their world, and it describes what can be done, what must be done, to help. Their photos - of the Great Blue Heron, the California Spotted Owl, the Eastern Meadowlark, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird and more -- will take your breath away." - Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief, USA TODAY, and author, Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power "Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal translate their love of birds into an eloquent plea for conservation. A Wing and a Prayer is at once hopeful and realistic." - Elizabeth Kolbert, Pultizer Prize winner and New York Times bestelling author of The Sixth Sense, "The Gyllenhaals are skillful storytellers" - The New York Times "In this five-star journey into our birding history, present and future, the authors make clear that ultimately, it's up to us -- you and me -- to care and to act. There are plenty of guidebooks for bird identification. This is the guidebook for bird conservation." - Star Tribune "Written by a pair of gifted writer-photographers and veteran birders, A Wing and a Prayer is in parts a travel adventure, a detective story and a loving tribute to some of the avian world's most colorful species. It's a story not just for birders, but for anyone who cares about preserving the planet in all its natural splendor." - Joby Warrick, Washington Post national reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner "A soaring achievement, beautiful and compelling. A Wing and a Prayer tells the story of birds of all sorts, many of them threatened by the humans in their world, and it describes what can be done, what must be done, to help." - Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief, USA TODAY, and author of Madam Speaker "Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal translate their love of birds into an eloquent plea for conservation. A Wing and a Prayer is at once hopeful and realistic." - Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction "A captivating and surprising account of what science is doing to save the winged life on earth, one elusive, eccentric species at a time. If Audubon were alive today, he'd be amazed to learn how once-foregone stories of extinction are being rewritten." - Carl Hiaasen, New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me "Written partially as a travelogue as the authors journeyed thousands of miles by road around the continent, the combination of personal story and scientific reportage is compelling... show[s] how new technologies of radar and radio tracking allow intimate looks at birds' lives, and otherwise delve into the commitment and love that is demonstrated by all the disparate groups working to save the continent's birds." - Booklist (starred review) "Readers looking for signs of hope will find some in the eclectic measures described, which showcase the remarkable ingenuity of those working to save the birds...Birders will be unsettled, and by the end, inspired." - Publishers Weekly "This immersive, enthusiastic report, which reads like a seasoned ecologist's travel journal, spotlights key locales on the authors' expansive expedition...Passionate reportage from the world of birds and a cautionary tale for the future of Earth. A no-brainer for birders." - Kirkus Reviews, "Written by a pair of gifted writer-photographers and veteran birders, A Wing and a Prayer is in parts a travel adventure, a detective story and a loving tribute to some of the avian world's most colorful species. It's a story not just for birders, but for anyone who cares about preserving the planet in all its natural splendor." - Joby Warrick, Washington Post national reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner "A soaring achievement, beautiful and compelling. A Wing and a Prayer tells the story of birds of all sorts, many of them threatened by the humans in their world, and it describes what can be done, what must be done, to help." - Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief, USA TODAY, and author of Madam Speaker "Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal translate their love of birds into an eloquent plea for conservation. A Wing and a Prayer is at once hopeful and realistic." - Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction "A captivating and surprising account of what science is doing to save the winged life on earth, one elusive, eccentric species at a time. If Audubon were alive today, he'd be amazed to learn how once-foregone stories of extinction are being rewritten." - Carl Hiaasen, New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me "Readers looking for signs of hope will find some in the eclectic measures described, which showcase the remarkable ingenuity of those working to save the birds...Birders will be unsettled, and by the end, inspired." - Publishers Weekly "This immersive, enthusiastic report, which reads like a seasoned ecologist's travel journal, spotlights key locales on the authors' expansive expedition...Passionate reportage from the world of birds and a cautionary tale for the future of Earth. A no-brainer for birders." - Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
A captivating drama from the frontlines of the race to save birds set against the devastating loss of one third of the avian population. Three years ago, headlines delivered shocking news: nearly three billion birds in North America have vanished over the past fifty years. No species has been spared, from the most delicate jeweled hummingbirds to scrappy black crows, from a rainbow of warblers to common birds such as owls and sparrows. In a desperate race against time, scientists, conservationists, birders, wildlife officers, and philanthropists are scrambling to halt the collapse of species with bold, experimental, and sometimes risky rescue missions. High in the mountains of Hawaii, biologists are about to release clouds of laboratory-bred mosquitos in a last-ditch attempt to save Hawaii's remaining native forest birds. In Central Florida, researchers have found a way to hatch Florida Grasshopper Sparrows in captivity to rebuild a species down to its last two dozen birds. In the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a team is using artificial intelligence to save the California Spotted Owl. In North Carolina, a scientist is experimenting with genomics borrowed from human medicine to bring the long-extinct Passenger Pigeon back to life. For the past year, veteran journalists Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal traveled more than 25,000 miles across the Americas, chronicling costly experiments, contentious politics, and new technologies to save our beloved birds from the brink of extinction. Through this compelling drama, A Wing and a Prayer offers hope and an urgent call to action: Birds are dying at an unprecedented pace. But there are encouraging breakthroughs across the hemisphere and still time to change course, if we act quickly.
LC Classification Number
QL676.5.G95 2023
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- 0***a (548)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis item arrived as described, fast and packaged very well . I only received half of my order on one day so I contacted the seller who and with fast and a great help. I received the rest of my order a few days later due to the carrier missing the third box in his vehicle. I am a very happy customer who has done business with in the past multiple time and will do business with again in the future. I trust and like this seller. You will be happy with the value and condition of your purchase.
- u***a (247)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
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