{"title":"Julia Zichello","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulia Zichello's works invite readers into the intricate beauty of the natural world, blending scientific insight with evocative storytelling. Her writing captures the delicate interplay between environment and creatures, often revealing surprising facets of everyday wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Zichello’s books offer thoughtful reflections and vivid narratives that appeal to both nature enthusiasts and those curious about the subtle wonders of the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bird-on-the-street-by-julia-zichello-9780231226349","title":"Bird on the Street","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarlings cause a lot of trouble. Labelled one of the world’s worst invasive bird species, they devastate farms, drive out native birds, and interfere with aircraft. Many birdwatchers openly despise starlings, or more politely, look down on them. Yet all the things that lead us to see starlings as pests are also signs of their extraordinary adaptability. Among the most successful birds on the planet, they are easy to overlook—and too easy to blame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending natural history with science memoir, \u003ci\u003eBird on the Street\u003c\/i\u003e traces how starlings illuminate the mechanisms of evolution and the relationship between humans and wildlife. Following starlings from the streets and skies into museums and laboratories, Julia M. Zichello invites readers into the daily practice of science: the small discoveries and frequent setbacks, moments of doubt as well as wonder. If we set aside our hostility and see starlings for what they are, Zichello argues, we gain new insight into not only evolution and ecology but also ourselves. Humans introduced starlings to new continents and then relentlessly transformed landscapes into ones perfectly suited to their success. Ultimately, this invasive species offers a mirror reflecting the human tendency to reshape the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once scientifically rigorous and deeply personal, this book shows how the story of a familiar bird leads to a richer understanding of our ecological and emotional entanglements with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038172262636,"sku":"9780231226349","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231226349-bird-on-the-street.jpg?v=1785390794"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julia-zichello.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}