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Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1594205213ISBN 13: 9781594205217
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Published by Penguin Books, 2017
ISBN 10: 0399563121ISBN 13: 9780399563126
Seller: Austin Goodwill 1101, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Corsair, 2017
ISBN 10: 1472114361ISBN 13: 9781472114365
Seller: Goodwill, Brooklyn Park, MN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Corners are bent. There are tears on paperback. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CDs, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Published by Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research - the distant laboratories of Barbados and New Caledonia, the great tit communities of the United Kingdom and the bowerbird habitats of Australia, the ravaged mid-Atlantic coast after Hurricane Sandy and the warming mountains of central Virginia and the western states - Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are revolutionizing our view of what it means to be intelligent. Consider, as Ackerman does, the Clark's nutcracker, a bird that can hide as many as 30,000 seeds over dozens of square miles and remember where it put them several months later; the mockingbirds and thrashers, species that can store 200 to 2,000 different songs in a brain a thousand times smaller than ours; the well-known pigeon, which knows where it's going, even thousands of miles from familiar territory; and the New Caledonian crow, an impressive bird that makes its own tools. But beyond highlighting how birds use their unique genius in technical ways, Ackerman points out the impressive social smarts of birds. They deceive and manipulate. They eavesdrop. They display a strong sense of fairness. They give gifts. They play keep-away and tug-of-war. They tease. They share. They cultivate social networks. They vie for status. They kiss to console one another. They teach their young. They blackmail their parents. They alert one another to danger. They summon witnesses to the death of a peer. They may even grieve. This elegant scientific investigation and travelogue weaves personal anecdotes with fascinating science. Ackerman delivers an extraordinary story that will both give readers a new appreciation for the exceptional talents of birds and let them discover what birds can reveal about our changing world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by HighBridge Audio, 2016
ISBN 10: 1681681285ISBN 13: 9781681681283
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Audio CD. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
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Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1594205213ISBN 13: 9781594205217
Seller: Ed's Editions LLC, ABAA, West Columbia, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover First edition with dust jacket. Book appears unused. Clean, bright, unmarked and tightly bound. Prompt shipping.
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Published by London: Corsair (2016)., 2016
Seller: Austwick Hall Books, Austwick, United Kingdom
Hardback in fine condition with dust wrapper.
Published by Scribe Publications, Carlton North, 2016
ISBN 10: 192510687XISBN 13: 9781925106879
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Elegantly blending science and travelogue, Ackerman's extraordinary story provides a new appreciation for the talents of birds and what birds can reveal about our changing world. Incredibly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds richly celebrates the triumphs of these surprising creatures.For decades, people have written off birds as largely witless, driven by instinct and capable of only the simplest mental processes. But this just isn't true.In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence and social smarts. They make complex navigational decisions, sing in regional accents, and use tools. They deceive and manipulate. They eavesdrop. They kiss to console one another. They share. They give gifts. They teach. They blackmail their parents. They summon witnesses to the death of a peer. They may even grieve . . . And they do it all with brains so tiny each would fit inside a walnut.In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds. As she travels around the world, bringing together the latest science from lab and field, she reveals the intelligent bird behaviour that we can see in our own backyards, at birdfeeders, in parks, in city streets, and in country skies, if only we care to look. And in doing so, she reveals what a bird's intelligence may have to say about our own.Elegantly blending science and travelogue, Ackerman's extraordinary story provides a new appreciation for the talents of birds and what birds can reveal about our changing world. Incredibly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds richly celebrates the triumphs of these surprising creatures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Corsair an Imprint of Little Brown Book Group, London, 2016
Seller: Babushka Books & Framers, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. John Burgoyne (illustrator). 1st Edition. Printing number line 5 7 9 10 8 6 4.
Published by HighBridge Audio, 2016
ISBN 10: 1665150203ISBN 13: 9781665150200
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
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Published by Little, Brown Book Group, 2016
Seller: Collectors' Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgium
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Edition thus. The Genius of Birds Special Collection by Jennifer Ackerman. Published by Little, Brown Book Group in 2016. Paperback. What makes this title so special is its limited availability. - Publishers Weekly. Collectible item in very fine condition.