{"product_id":"eye-of-the-albatross-visions-of-hope-and-survival","title":"Eye of the Albatross: Visions of Hope and Survival","description":"Winner of the John Burroughs Medal for Natural History Writing\nWinner of the National Academies' Communications Award\n\n\"One of the most delightful natural history studies in decades.\" ―The Boston Globe\n\nThe MacArthur Genius and bestselling author shares a must-read guide to delicate and wonderous marine ecosystems, with immersive and insightful prose.\n\nEye of the Albatross takes us soaring to locales where whales, sea turtles, penguins, and shearwaters flourish in their own quotidian rhythms. Carl Safina's guide and inspiration is an albatross he calls Amelia, whose life and far-flung flights he describes in fascinating detail. Interwoven with recollections of whalers and famous explorers, Eye of the Albatross probes the unmistakable environmental impact of the encounters between man and marine life. Safina's perceptive and authoritative portrait results in a transforming ride to the ends of the Earth for the reader, as well as an eye-opening look at the health of our oceans.\n\n“Safina delivers a message full of wonder at the natural world and concern about the fragility of his subject . . . He cannot contain his delight in birds, fish, and the profusion of life on the islands he visits.”\n―The New York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0805062297\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0805062297.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Safina, Carl\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43115134943293,"sku":"BVV.0805062297.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0805062297-0.jpg?v=1776548435","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/eye-of-the-albatross-visions-of-hope-and-survival","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}