{"title":"Nell Greenfieldboyce","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing works of Nell Greenfieldboyce, a renowned author whose writings beautifully bridge the realms of science and nature. Her remarkable collection delves into the mysteries of our world and beyond, inviting readers to embark on a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTransient and Strange\u003c\/em\u003e, Greenfieldboyce captivates with her ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging to all. Each page reveals a deep passion for uncovering the hidden narratives of nature, encouraging readers to look at the world with fresh perspective and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or just starting your exploration of the natural world, Nell Greenfieldboyce's books offer valuable insights that ignite the imagination and inspire a deeper appreciation for the marvels that surround us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"transient-and-strange-by-nell-greenfieldboyce-9780393882346","title":"Transient and Strange","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her career as a science reporter, Nell Greenfieldboyce has reported from inside a space shuttle, the bottom of a coal mine, and the control room of a particle collider. She's presented news on the colour of dinosaur eggs, ice worms that live on mountaintop glaciers, and signs of life on Venus. In this, her debut book, she delivers a wholly original collection of powerful, emotionally raw, and unforgettable personal essays that probe the places where science touches our lives most intimately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly weaving her own experiences of motherhood and marriage with an almost devotional attention to the natural world, Greenfieldboyce grapples with the weighty dualities of life: birth and death, constancy and impermanence, memory and doubt, love and ageing. She looks for a connection to the universe by embarking on a search for the otherworldly glint of a micrometeorite in the dust, consults meteorologists and storm chasers on the eerie power of tornadoes to soothe her children's anxieties, and processes her adolescent oblivion through the startling discovery of black holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired throughout by Walt Whitman's invocation to the \"transient and strange,\" she remains attuned to the wildest workings of our world, reflecting on the incredible leap of the humble flea or the echoing truth of a fetal heartbeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful blend of explanatory science, original reporting, and personal experience, \u003cem\u003eTransient and Strange\u003c\/em\u003e captures the ache of ordinary life, offering resonant insights into both the world around us and the worlds within us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855350059244,"sku":"9780393882346","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/72e9bcb1b01e58e022606e0a3f825d98.jpg?v=1759278777"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nell-greenfieldboyce.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}