Tireless explorer of the natural world and wide-ranging traveler, documentary filmmaker and writer David Attenborough has delighted readers and vie...
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Nov 30, 2010
When do you know you are homesick?
When you are sitting in Geneva watching a German Attenborough sort of program about penguins in Australia.
No. That's not all, not quite.
When you are sitting in Geneva watching a German Attenborough sort of program about penguins in Australia and you think you recognise one of them.
No. That's not all, not quite either.
When you are sitting in Geneva watching a German Attenborough sort of program about penguins in More...
When you are sitting in Geneva watching a German Attenborough sort of program about penguins in Australia.
No. That's not all, not quite.
When you are sitting in Geneva watching a German Attenborough sort of program about penguins in Australia and you think you recognise one of them.
No. That's not all, not quite either.
When you are sitting in Geneva watching a German Attenborough sort of program about penguins in More...
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Feb 02, 2011
Andrew
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This book certainly provides a colourfully illustrated and thorough treatment of the subject matter at hand. It is typical of what we have come to expect from David Attenborough. However, I think if it had been much longer then it would really have struggled to engage my interest until the end. This doesn't mean that it doesn't serve it's purpose as a book but does make me suspect that the DVD series would be more captivating and I for one will be rushing out to buy it just as soon as I can.
Oct 17, 2007
Elizabeth
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This book is incredible. It is amazing how birds from around the world have adapted to cope with their environment. The pictures and narratives are interesting, even for someone who isn't quite as enamored with birds as I am :) There is a dvd collection that accompanies this book with breath-taking footage of birds, birds and more birds.
Jan 14, 2012
Kari
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A fascinating and beautiful book filled with stunning photographs from the legend that is David Attenborough. His style of writing is compelling and doesn't weigh you down with hard science. The book was a brilliant read and I know it will be one I will pick up again and again. Am now filled up with lots of new bird facts!
Apr 27, 2008
Lisa
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Interspersed this with other books during all of Sep through December. Awesome text and photos. Will love going back to this again and again.
BTW - Wouldn't it be fascinating if David Attenborough was my grandfather and Lidia Bastianich was my grandmother?
BTW - Wouldn't it be fascinating if David Attenborough was my grandfather and Lidia Bastianich was my grandmother?
Oct 01, 2009
David R.
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It may have been a great television series, but it poorly translated to book form. The writing is superficial. The real strength, such as it is, is exquisite photography.
Aug 21, 2007
Shelly
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Absolutely exquisite book, and the documentary series is spell-binding.
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