Published by Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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.
Published by Corsair, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Published by Corsair 21/04/2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Published by Corsair, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Published by Corsair, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Later prt. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Published by Corsair, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Published by Boston Common Press, Brookline, MA, 2003
ISBN 10: 0936184663 ISBN 13: 9780936184661
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. by John Burgoyne (illustrator). 1st edition. 4to, 454 pp., The Best Recipe Series.
Published by Boston Common Press, Brookline, MA, 2002
ISBN 10: 0936184558 ISBN 13: 9780936184555
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. by John Burgoyne (illustrator). 2nd prt. edition. 4to, 421 pp., The Best Recipe Series.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Published by Corsair; Little Brown, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Bailgate Books Ltd, Doncaster, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Second Impression. Crease on rear fold-over of dust-jacket. Crisp clean unclipped dust-jacket, fresh covers with gilt lettering on spine, tight binding, clean pages and end-papers . Copyright date only. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. ISBN: 1472114353. ISBN/EAN: 9781472114358. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 16221121073. For International tracked shipping please select the Priority shipping service.
Published by Corsair, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Books & Bobs, Deeside, FLINT, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). 1st Edition. Clean blue boards, with gilt titles to spine, yellow endpapers, and an unclipped DW. A tight, bright and clean copy with no inscriptions. 405pp. (13.5x20.5cm). Please contact us for any more information.
Published by Corsair, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Godley Books, Hyde, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Book and jacket in mint unread condition. 405pp. The author explores the intelligence of birds and how they do the things they do. For example, anticipating a distant storm, finding the way to somewhere never been before thousands of miles away, imitating complex songs of other species, or hiding and later finding thousands of seed over hundreds of square miles. These and many other aspects of bird behiour are examined. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 8 x 5.25 inches.
Published by Little, Brown & Co., London, U.K. & Chicago, I.L, U.S.A., 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). The dust jacket has a little wear. The page edges are lightly foxed. 405 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Published by Corsair, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: THE BOOKSNIFFER, Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). New and unread hardback in an unclipped new jacket. No names or damage.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Brand New Copy.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). Buy for Great customer experience.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator). New.
Published by Penguin Press, 2016
ISBN 10: 1472114353 ISBN 13: 9781472114358
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Illus. By John Burgoyne (illustrator).
Published by J. Almon, London, 1780
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
vellum. Illus. with folded plans (illustrator). 2nd ed. edition. 8vo, 191, cix pp., This copy lacks the general map but contains all five of the important battle plans with hand-coloring and the folding table; two of the maps have the small supplemental overlays. Title page has a library stamp and three penned library call numbers; paper library label on bottom of spine. Some light water tide marks on a few pages at the top edge, else contents are clean; folding plans have some offsetting but are otherwise clean and without tears Very good copy in early vellum with leather spine label.