{"title":"Hanna Hagen Bjrgaas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Hanna Hagen Bjørgaas, a remarkable voice in the field of Science \u0026amp; Nature. Hanna Hagen Bjørgaas has captivated readers with her insightful and engaging explorations of the natural world, making complex scientific concepts accessible and fascinating for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eSecret Life of the City\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the hidden wonders lurking in urban landscapes. Bjørgaas masterfully reveals how nature not only survives but thrives, often unnoticed, alongside bustling human activity. Whether it's the resilient plants breaking through pavement cracks, the diverse wildlife adapting to city life, or the microscopic organisms playing essential roles beneath our feet, her book illuminates the vibrant web of life in unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHanna Hagen Bjørgaas's work is perfect for those who are passionate about understanding the interconnectedness of nature and urban environments. Her books are both educational and inspiring, encouraging readers to look at cities with curiosity and a renewed appreciation for the small miracles of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy exploring the world through the unique perspective of Hanna Hagen Bjørgaas and discover the secrets that lie hidden in our concrete jungles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"secret-life-of-the-city-by-hanna-hagen-bjrgaas-9781771649353","title":"Secret Life of the City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome along on an informative, whirlwind tour of urban species—from intelligent crows to backyard lichens—and discover that you are surrounded by wild nature, even in your own backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen biologist Hanna Bjrgaas spots a fairy cup lichen in Antarctica, she is surprised to recognise it from her own backyard in Oslo. When she returns home, she embarks on a journey into urban nature, visiting city parks, cemeteries, and concrete rooftops to investigate the species that live in urban spaces. Along the way, she meets corvids, songbirds, ants, pigeons, bats, sparrows, fungi, and linden trees—and the experts who study their surprising abilities to survive, and thrive, in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bjrgaas discovers, urban nature—and its unique mixture of species that have never lived together before in Earth's history—is valuable. More than half of the world's human population lives in densely populated areas, and plants and animals have followed us into cities. \u003ci\u003eSecret Life of the City\u003c\/i\u003e invites us to pay more attention to the sounds, sights, and smells of urban nature right outside our door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA treasure trove of fascinating flora and fauna, this wonderful book offers a plea to save our city plants, animals, and fungi before we lose them, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A gem of a book.' - Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, author of \u003ci\u003eExtraordinary Insects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854824198380,"sku":"9781771649353","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781771649353.jpg?v=1759256449"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hanna-hagen-bjrgaas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}