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In this book, Safina shares his remarkable journey with Alfie, providing a deeply personal look at animal intelligence and emotion. \u003cem\u003eBeyond Words\u003c\/em\u003e continues this exploration, delving into the minds and behaviours of wolves, elephants, and whales, drawing parallels between their lives and our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYounger readers and families can delight in \u003cstrong\u003eOwls in Our Yard!\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charming entry in the Children's Books category that sparks curiosity about wildlife. This book introduces children to the wonders of owls, encouraging a lifelong interest in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned scientist or a curious nature enthusiast, Carl Safina's books offer enriching perspectives that challenge and inspire. Explore these beautifully crafted narratives and deepen your connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alfie-and-me-by-carl-safina-9781324065463","title":"Alfie and Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became a part of the family, joining a menagerie of dogs and chickens and making a home for herself in the backyard. Carl and Patricia began to realise that the healing was mutual; Alfie had been braided into their world, and was now pulling them into hers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlfie \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of the remarkable impact this little owl would have on their lives. The continuing bond of trust following her freedom—and her raising of her own wild brood—coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a year in which Carl and Patricia were forced to spend time at home without the normal obligations of work and travel. Witnessing all the fine details of their feathered friend's life offered Carl and Patricia a view of existence from Alfie's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne can travel the world and go nowhere; one can be stuck keeping the faith at home and discover a new world. Safina's relationship with an owl made him want to better understand how people have viewed humanity's relationship with nature across cultures and throughout history. Interwoven with Safina's keen observations, insight, and reflections, \u003cem\u003eAlfie \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of profound beauties and magical timing harboured within one upended year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853945950444,"sku":"9781324065463","price":61.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11339023482659.jpg?v=1759227083"},{"product_id":"alfie-and-me-by-carl-safina-9781324086482","title":"Alfie and Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. 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