{"title":"Brian Coman","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Brian Coman, an esteemed author renowned for his insightful exploration of Science and Nature. With a keen interest in environmental and ecological issues, Coman delves into topics that shape our understanding of the natural world. His writing is both thought-provoking and accessible, providing readers with a unique perspective on complex subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his distinguished book \u003cem\u003eTooth and Nail: The Story of the Rabbit in Australia\u003c\/em\u003e, Coman takes readers on an enthralling journey through the ecological challenges posed by rabbits in the Australian landscape. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, he unravels the impact of this invasive species and the ongoing efforts to manage its presence. This work not only educates but also invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between nature and human interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Coman's literary contributions are essential for those interested in understanding ecological dynamics and the delicate interplay between humanity and the environment. Delve into his collection to broaden your knowledge and appreciation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tooth-and-nail-the-story-of-the-rabbit-in-australia-by-brian-coman-9781921656385","title":"Tooth and Nail: The story of the rabbit in Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove in 1788, its cargo included a small number of rabbits. A hundred years later, rabbits had colonised vast areas of the continent, bringing irreversible change to the country's ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTooth and Nail\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully entertaining history about human reactions to the rabbit. A survivor of drought, fire, flood, diseases, predators, and poisons, this small and rather attractive creature has irrevocably transformed the environment and influenced social, political, and cultural life in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Coman describes everything from 19th-century poisoning techniques to destroying rabbit warrens with explosives, from the many weird theories circulating on how to destroy the rabbit to Louis Pasteur's attempts to infect Australian rabbits with chicken cholera. He tells the story of a Geelong grazier who was one of the first to bring rabbits to Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book charts the extraordinary postwar story of the battle against the rabbit, including the unprecedented impact of myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic disease. It is the history of how Europeans, through the introduction of a single species, changed Australia forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342839107820,"sku":"9781921656385","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4974973482872.jpg?v=1743947500"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brian-coman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}