"A gorgeous generous book highlighting the importance of the sounds that can be discovered in nature, QR codes lead to the sounds, allowing a full immersion."
Well this is a truly beautiful book, it not only features hugely fascinating information about our natural world, it also contains QR codes which link to recordings of natural sounds, not just of animals but of the planet itself. The author Justin Anderson is an award-winning producer and director of wildlife documentaries, he explains that: “New technologies are now allowing us to ‘break the code’ of animal communication.
Species that are very familiar to us and have been historically well studied are suddenly being revealed to have a huge level of sophistication in their vocalisations”. The author says: ”I firmly believe that taking the time to listen to our natural world is one of the best ways we can hope to reconnect with nature”.
There are eight chapters ranging from ‘Hidden Conversations’ to ‘Silence and Storm’, followed by the epilogue explaining how to connect to the sounds we hear, and listen properly. The author’s own voice is eloquent, he leads you into nature and allows you to bear witness to the most wonderful world, but also to heartbreaking detail that we are subjecting this world to, it is hard to read and hear but vital.
Conservation is absolutely key, and there is also section on how we, the reader, can help. He says: “Our planet is alive with incredible natural sound. There has never been a better time to listen in to what it is saying”. This would make a fabulous gift for anyone interested in nature and preserving our natural world.
A LoveReading Star Book, Wilderness Songs is a crucially important read, full of energy and beauty, and is highly recommended.
*On page 71 an editors note remains that will be removed in future editions.
Wilderness Songs tells the story of a whole host of fascinating and unexpected sounds from the natural world - all of which are brought to life with QR codes so readers can experience the incredible field of bioacoustics for themselves.
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Wilderness Songs tells the story of a whole host of fascinating and unexpected sounds from the natural world - all of which are brought to life with QR codes so readers can experience the incredible field of bioacoustics for themselves. From blue whales that can converse across oceans, the elusive whistling of the Northern Lights, and a volcanic explosion so loud it was heard over a twelfth of the Earth's surface, to elephants that use individual names for different members of their herds, wildlife documentary filmmaker Justin Anderson uncovers some of the most unusual and impressive natural sounds on the planet.
Wilderness Songs features in the following genres: Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Non-Fiction Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Sounds of the natural world, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Sounds of the natural world
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Wilderness Songs was written by Justin Anderson and published by Batsford an imprint of Batsford Books
Wilderness Songs has 368 pages
£18.00, reduced from £20.00. In Stock.
