{"title":"Gloria Dickie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Gloria Dickie collection at our online bookstore. Gloria Dickie is an accomplished author renowned for her captivating exploration of the natural world. Her works, such as the intriguing book \u003cem\u003eEight Bears\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the fascinating realms of science and nature, providing readers with insightful views into the lives of these majestic creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEight Bears\u003c\/em\u003e, Gloria Dickie takes you on an educational journey, uncovering the unique characteristics and environments of the world's eight remaining bear species. Her compelling narrative not only enlightens but also fosters a deeper appreciation for these formidable animals and the critical challenges they face in today's changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a nature enthusiast or a curious reader seeking to broaden your understanding of wildlife, Gloria Dickie's works are sure to engage and inform, making complex scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eight-bears-by-gloria-dickie-9781324005087","title":"Eight Bears","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEight Bears\u003c\/em\u003e, journalist Gloria Dickie embarks on a globe-trotting journey to explore each bear's story, whisking readers from the cloud forests of the Andes to the ice floes of the Arctic; from the jungles of India to the backwoods of the Rocky Mountain West. She meets with key figures on the frontlines of modern conservation efforts—the head of a rescue centre for sun and moon bears freed from bile farms, a biologist known as Papa Panda, who has led China's panda-breeding efforts for almost four decades, a conservationist retraining a military radar system to detect and track polar bears near towns—to reveal the unparalleled challenges bears face as they contend with a rapidly changing climate and encroaching human populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together ecology, history, mythology, and a captivating account of her travels and observations, Dickie offers a closer look at our volatile relationship with these magnificent mammals. Engrossing and deeply reported, \u003cem\u003eEight Bears\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a clear warning for what we risk losing if we don't learn to live alongside the animals that have shaped our cultures, geographies, and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832850698476,"sku":"9781324005087","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10735263482659.jpg?v=1758414627"},{"product_id":"eight-bears-by-gloria-dickie-9781324086994","title":"Eight Bears","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. 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