{"product_id":"the-hidden-lives-of-owls-the-science-and-spirit-of-natures-most-elusive-birds-9781632170255","title":"The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmbark on an adventure into the world of owls, owl-watching, avian and the deep forest. Leigh Calvez pursues nine different owl species including the great horned, spotted and snowy. Calvez makes the science entertaining and accessible through the stories of the people who are obsessed with these birds and her own avian adventures in the field. The author entertainingly explores the questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behaviour and mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Calvez probes the forest at night in search of answers to the mystery [of owls], exploring topics such as owl calls, social behavior and mythology attached to the species.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Chicago Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[Calvez's] writing integrates the luscious imagery of her surroundings along with the scientific data and analysis... it creates such an engaging reading experience.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Owl Eye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Leigh Calvez enters the world of owls with a sense of wonder as wide-eyed as her subjects. The reader shares every discovery along the way in this winning and heartfelt exploration.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Thor Hanson, author of \u003ci\u003eFeathers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBartholomew Quill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Almost like spying on the neighbors, Leigh joins the brother- and sisterhood of nocturnal birders who track and measure night birds for science and for love.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eKathleen Alcalá, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Deepest Roots\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e“You’ll come away from this riveting book blessed with owl wisdom that will enlarge your world forever.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eSy Montgomery, author of \u003ci\u003eBirdology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of an Octopus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Informative as it is captivating, this book is a compelling window into the science and secrets of these guardians of the forest.” \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eBrenda Peterson, author of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild Me an Ark: A Life with Animals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Calvez writes with feeling and is obviously in awe of these mysterious creatures.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This enthusiastic study of the owls of the Pacific Northwest may inspire new fans and citizen scientists.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Leigh Calvez shares what she calls her ‘owl journey’ in this beautiful book, which is full of sensitive observations and high drama.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin von Kreisler, author of \u003ci\u003eAn Unexpected Grace\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEarnest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An owling delight.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Owl Pages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An ode to the owl.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[An] illuminating journey.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Sierra Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Leigh Calvez shares many such trivia-friendly tidbits while providing the definitive histories of 11 owl species.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Audubon Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Entertaining and enlightening… a worthwhile and enjoyable read.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Birdwatch \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePNBA bestseller\u003cbr\u003eWashington State Book Award Finalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49533897179479,"sku":"9781632170255","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781632170255.jpg?v=1731892746","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-hidden-lives-of-owls-the-science-and-spirit-of-natures-most-elusive-birds-9781632170255","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}