The Wisdom of Nature :: inspiring lessons from the underdogs of the natural world to make life more or less bearable /

Author and travel writer Dixe Wills likes to champion the underdog. In this new book, he celebrates 70 living things from the world of nature that are unfairly maligned by humans and yet manage to beat the odds in some inspiring or uplifting way. From bacteria and bluebottles, to puddles and wasps,...

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Main Author: Wills, Dixe (Author)
Other Authors: Ponder, Katie (Illustrator)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Hardie Grant / Quadrille, 2019.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Author and travel writer Dixe Wills likes to champion the underdog. In this new book, he celebrates 70 living things from the world of nature that are unfairly maligned by humans and yet manage to beat the odds in some inspiring or uplifting way. From bacteria and bluebottles, to puddles and wasps, there's so much we can learn from the curious creatures and the natural world around us. Take the slug, for example: "Slugs, like us, yearn to be the object of a little human love and sympathy. Unlike slugs, you have a chance of this dream coming true. Also, beer will not kill you. Not immediately, anyway." Written in Dixe's inimitable style, this charming book is sure to delight his many fans and gain him new readers with an interest in the natural world.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9781787133112
1787133117

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