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Penguins : The Ultimate Guide by Mark Jones, Julie Cornthwaite and Tui De Roy (2014, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN-100691162999
ISBN-139780691162997
eBay Product ID (ePID)201614593
Product Key Features
Book TitlePenguins : the Ultimate Guide
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEcosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Animals / Birds
Publication Year2014
GenreNature, Science
AuthorMark Jones, Julie Cornthwaite, Tui De Roy
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight62.1 Oz
Item Length11.8 in
Item Width9.2 in
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ReviewsThe three primary authors are noted wildlife photographers, and their expertise shines in beautiful pictures, many of them at close range, culled from 15 years of penguin encounters. . . . This is a fascinating guide that is suitable for most libraries. ---Elaine Lindstrom, Booklist, [F]or those who love these iconic, oddly endearing birds--and who doesn't? - this book is almost as good as an expedition to see them in the flesh., Of the many books on perennially popular penguins, this is far and away the best, by any standard. . . . An outstanding gem. Most highly recommended for all interested, whether the lay public or scientists, in natural history and Antarctic and sub-Antarctic places. ---Henry T. Armistead, Library Journal, Just to flip through the pages to enjoy the photos is a pleasure. The accompanying scientific and natural history facts make it an educational experience as well. ---R.E.H., Wildlife Activist, "If you're tempted to wonder if the world really needs another book about penguins, don't. It does, especially when it comes from renowned photographer Tui De Roy and her collaborators Mark Jones and Julie Cornthwaite. . . .[I]t is truly the ultimate guide to the world's penguins." -- Birdwatching, "Ms. De Roy has swum, walked and slept amid penguins wherever they can be found on the tenuous tonsure of land, ice and rock around the Southern ocean. The book presents surreal tableaux: Neon-orange necks of king penguins glow against a blubbery carpet of sleeping elephant seals. . . . This beautiful book can only fuel readers' passion to preserve these astonishing birds, and for that, the authors must be lauded." -- Wall Street Journal, "The three primary authors are noted wildlife photographers, and their expertise shines in beautiful pictures, many of them at close range, culled from 15 years of penguin encounters. . . . This is a fascinating guide that is suitable for most libraries." ---Elaine Lindstrom, Booklist, "Beautiful. . . . If you are into birds, you probably don't have a penguin book, so this will fill the bill. As it were. This is also one of those books that totally qualify as a great present to give someone you know who has an interest in birds generally, or penguins in particular. I should also mention that there are a couple of pages in the back on where to see penguins." -- Greg Laden's Blog, Ms. De Roy has swum, walked and slept amid penguins wherever they can be found on the tenuous tonsure of land, ice and rock around the Southern ocean. The book presents surreal tableaux: Neon-orange necks of king penguins glow against a blubbery carpet of sleeping elephant seals. . . . This beautiful book can only fuel readers' passion to preserve these astonishing birds, and for that, the authors must be lauded., "Yes, it's another penguin book. But there never seems to be enough for penguin aficionados! Still, Penguins: the Ultimate Guide by Tui De Roy, Mark Jones, and Julie Cornthwaite might just fulfill the promise of its subtitle. . . . Penguins: the Ultimate Guide is part coffee-table book, part informative essays, and part species profiles for each of the 18 species. Moreover, the 400+ photos are gorgeous . . . until further notice, this may be 'the ultimate guide' to penguins and their lives."-- Birding Community E-Bulletin, "This is an exceptionally well-presented book. . . . A finely illustrated volume that anyone interested in birds and beyond will enjoy. . . . One of the best." --Gerald Kooyman, Quarterly Review of Biology, Yes, it's another penguin book. But there never seems to be enough for penguin aficionados! Still, Penguins: the Ultimate Guide by Tui De Roy, Mark Jones, and Julie Cornthwaite might just fulfill the promise of its subtitle. . . . Penguins: the Ultimate Guide is part coffee-table book, part informative essays, and part species profiles for each of the 18 species. Moreover, the 400+ photos are gorgeous . . . until further notice, this may be 'the ultimate guide' to penguins and their lives., "Just to flip through the pages to enjoy the photos is a pleasure. The accompanying scientific and natural history facts make it an educational experience as well." ---R.E.H., Wildlife Activist, De Roy has swum, walked and slept amid penguins wherever they can be found on the tenuous tonsure of land, ice and rock around the Southern ocean. The book presents surreal tableaux: Neon-orange necks of king penguins glow against a blubbery carpet of sleeping elephant seals. . . . This beautiful book can only fuel readers' passion to preserve these astonishing birds, and for that, the authors must be lauded., "Just to flip through the pages to enjoy the photos is a pleasure. The accompanying scientific and natural history facts make it an educational experience as well." --R.E.H., Wildlife Activist, "Beautiful. . . . If you are into birds, you probably don't have a penguin book, so this will fill the bill. As it were. This is also one of those books that totally qualify as a great present to give someone you know who has an interest in birds generally, or penguins in particular. I should also mention that there are a couple of pages in the back on where to see penguins."-- Greg Laden's Blog, If you're tempted to wonder if the world really needs another book about penguins, don't. It does, especially when it comes from renowned photographer Tui De Roy and her collaborators Mark Jones and Julie Cornthwaite. . . .[I]t is truly the ultimate guide to the world's penguins., " Penguins: The Ultimate Guide IS the ultimate guide to penguins. With more than 400 pictures detailing all 18 penguin species on Earth, this book will educate and delight you. While it is a bona fide bird book, Penguins: The Ultimate Guide is also a beautiful coffee table book that would make a great gift for any wildlife lover."-- Gabriel Thoumi, MongaBay.com, "[F]or those who love these iconic, oddly endearing birds--and who doesn't? - this book is almost as good as an expedition to see them in the flesh." -- Natural History, For those who love these iconic, oddly endearing birds--and who doesn't?--this book is almost as good as an expedition to see them in the flesh., " Penguins: The Ultimate Guide IS the ultimate guide to penguins. With more than 400 pictures detailing all 18 penguin species on Earth, this book will educate and delight you. While it is a bona fide bird book, Penguins: The Ultimate Guide is also a beautiful coffee table book that would make a great gift for any wildlife lover." --Gabriel Thoumi, MongaBay.com, There are dozens of books on penguins, and yet this volume stands out. . . . An essential purchase for the world's many penguinophiles. With its amazingly low price and unrivalled blend of information and images, I also highly recommend it to anyone interested in seabirds and in nature photography. Along with their matching albatross volume, these authors have established a unique new format combining summaries of rigorous information with exceptional photography. ---Alan E. Burger, Marine Ornithology, "If you're tempted to wonder if the world really needs another book about penguins, don't. It does, especially when it comes from renowned photographer Tui De Roy and her collaborators Mark Jones and Julie Cornthwaite. . . . Stunning photos . . . insightful essays. . . . As advertised, it is truly the ultimate guide to the world's penguins."-- BirdWatching Magazine, Beautiful. . . . If you are into birds, you probably don't have a penguin book, so this will fill the bill. As it were. This is also one of those books that totally qualify as a great present to give someone you know who has an interest in birds generally, or penguins in particular. I should also mention that there are a couple of pages in the back on where to see penguins., "There are dozens of books on penguins, and yet this volume stands out. . . . An essential purchase for the world's many penguinophiles. With its amazingly low price and unrivalled blend of information and images, I also highly recommend it to anyone interested in seabirds and in nature photography. Along with their matching albatross volume, these authors have established a unique new format combining summaries of rigorous information with exceptional photography." ---Alan E. Burger, Marine Ornithology, "Just to flip through the pages to enjoy the photos is a pleasure. The accompanying scientific and natural history facts make it an educational experience as well." --REH, Wildlife Activist, Penguins: The Ultimate Guide IS the ultimate guide to penguins. With more than 400 pictures detailing all 18 penguin species on Earth, this book will educate and delight you. While it is a bona fide bird book, Penguins: The Ultimate Guide is also a beautiful coffee table book that would make a great gift for any wildlife lover. ---Gabriel Thoumi, MongaBay.com, "Of the many books on perennially popular penguins, this is far and away the best, by any standard. . . . An outstanding gem. Most highly recommended for all interested, whether the lay public or scientists, in natural history and Antarctic and sub-Antarctic places." --Henry T. Armistead, Library Journal starred review, "The imagery in this book is incredible. Penguins is not only attractive and entertaining, but also an authoritative and easy-to-use reference. It is unlike any other book on the subject." --Alvaro Jaramillo, author of Birds of Chile, "This is an exceptionally well-presented book. . . . A finely illustrated volume that anyone interested in birds and beyond will enjoy. . . . One of the best." ---Gerald Kooyman, Quarterly Review of Biology, This is an exceptionally well-presented book. . . . A finely illustrated volume that anyone interested in birds and beyond will enjoy. . . . One of the best. ---Gerald Kooyman, Quarterly Review of Biology, "The three primary authors are noted wildlife photographers, and their expertise shines in beautiful pictures, many of them at close range, culled from 15 years of penguin encounters. . . . This is a fascinating guide that is suitable for most libraries." --Elaine Lindstrom, Booklist, Just to flip through the pages to enjoy the photos is a pleasure. The accompanying scientific and natural history facts make it an educational experience as well., "[F]or those who love these iconic, oddly endearing birds-and who doesn't? - this book is almost as good as an expedition to see them in the flesh." -- Natural History, "Of the many books on perennially popular penguins, this is far and away the best, by any standard. . . . An outstanding gem. Most highly recommended for all interested, whether the lay public or scientists, in natural history and Antarctic and sub-Antarctic places."-- Henry T. Armistead, Library Journal starred review, "Yes, it's another penguin book. But there never seems to be enough for penguin aficionados! Still, Penguins: the Ultimate Guide by Tui De Roy, Mark Jones, and Julie Cornthwaite might just fulfill the promise of its subtitle. . . . Penguins: the Ultimate Guide is part coffee-table book, part informative essays, and part species profiles for each of the 18 species. Moreover, the 400+ photos are gorgeous . . . until further notice, this may be 'the ultimate guide' to penguins and their lives." -- Birding Community E-Bulletin, One of the Birder's Library Best Bird Books of 2014 One of the StarTribune /Lifestyle's Best Birding Books of 2014, If you're tempted to wonder if the world really needs another book about penguins, don't. It does, especially when it comes from renowned photographer Tui De Roy and her collaborators Mark Jones and Julie Cornthwaite. . . . Stunning photos . . . insightful essays. . . . As advertised, it is truly the ultimate guide to the world's penguins., " Penguins: The Ultimate Guide IS the ultimate guide to penguins. With more than 400 pictures detailing all 18 penguin species on Earth, this book will educate and delight you. While it is a bona fide bird book, Penguins: The Ultimate Guide is also a beautiful coffee table book that would make a great gift for any wildlife lover." ---Gabriel Thoumi, MongaBay.com, "Of the many books on perennially popular penguins, this is far and away the best, by any standard. . . . An outstanding gem. Most highly recommended for all interested, whether the lay public or scientists, in natural history and Antarctic and sub-Antarctic places." ---Henry T. Armistead, Library Journal
SynopsisA spectacular photographic guide to these marvelous and enigmatic birds Penguins are perhaps the most beloved birds. On land, their behavior appears so humorous and expressive that we can be excused for attributing to them moods and foibles similar to our own. Few realize how complex and mysterious their private lives truly are, as most of their existence takes place far from our prying eyes, hidden beneath the ocean waves. This stunningly illustrated book provides a unique look at these extraordinary creatures and the cutting-edge science that is helping us to better understand them. Featuring more than 400 breathtaking photos, this is the ultimate guide to all 18 species of penguins, including those with retiring personalities or nocturnal habits that tend to be overlooked and rarely photographed. A book that no bird enthusiast or armchair naturalist should do without, Penguins includes discussions of penguin conservation, informative species profiles, fascinating penguin facts, and tips on where to see penguins in the wild. Covers all 18 species of the world's penguins Features more than 400 photos Explores the latest science on penguins and their conservation Includes informative species profiles and fascinating penguin facts, Penguins are perhaps the most beloved birds. On land, their behavior appears so humorous and expressive that we can be excused for attributing to them moods and foibles similar to our own. Few realize how complex and mysterious their private lives truly are, as most of their existence takes place far from our prying eyes, hidden beneath the ocean waves. This stunningly illustrated book provides a unique look at these extraordinary creatures and the cutting-edge science that is helping us to better understand them. Featuring more than 400 breathtaking photos, this is the ultimate guide to all 18 species of penguins, including those with retiring personalities or nocturnal habits that tend to be overlooked and rarely photographed. A book that no bird enthusiast or armchair naturalist should do without, Penguins includes discussions of penguin conservation, informative species profiles, fascinating penguin facts, and tips on where to see penguins in the wild. Covers all 18 species of the world's penguins Features more than 400 photos Explores the latest science on penguins and their conservation Includes informative species profiles and fascinating penguin facts
LC Classification NumberQL696.S473D48 2014
