{"product_id":"natures-flyers-9780801867569","title":"Natures Flyers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith somewhat surprising answers, the author then concludes his study by examining the extent to which natural flight has been inspiring or instructive for the architects of human flight-airplane designers and engineers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientifically accurate, up-to-date, and highly accessible, Nature's Flyers will interest not only amateur and professional ornithologists, ecologists, evolutionary biologists, physiologists, and engineers, but also anyone who is curious about the effects of flight on the evolution and diversity of the natural world. Biology Digest Alexander achieves the difficult feat of explaining intrinsically complex phenomena without using mathematical or entomological jargon. As a result, the book is clear, beautifully written, and suitable for people at all levels... It introduces readers to some long-standing puzzles... How do some insects manage to fly nonstop over hundreds of miles? How do migrating birds find their way?... I recommend the book to anyone who is curious about flight. -- Z. Jane Wang Physics Today Alexander does an excellent job of keeping the amazement and appreciation alive while clearly explaining the complexities of flight in a manner accessible to anyone... a thoroughly enjoyable and informative book. Choice This is a fascinating book and would make a valuable addition to the school library. -- Peter Anderson School Science Review 2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:  Foreword, by Steven Vogel  Preface  ONE - Introduction  TWO - How Wings Work  THREE - Gliding and Soaring  FOUR - Flapping and Hovering  FIVE - Staying on Course and Changing Direction  SIX - Fueling Flight  SEVEN - Evolving Flyers  EIGHT - Migrating   NINE - Finding the Way  TEN - The Global Impact of Animal Flight  ELEVEN - Have the Birds and Bees Taught Us Anything Useful?  Notes  Glossary  Bibliography  Index","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527615226199,"sku":"9780801867569","price":58.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801867569.jpg?v=1731868554","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/natures-flyers-9780801867569","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}