{"title":"Rob Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003eRob Thomas is a revered author and naturalist with an exceptional ability to bring the wonders of the animal kingdom to life through his compelling and insightful writings. His works delve into the intricate details of wildlife, particularly focusing on avian species, offering readers an enriching glimpse into the world of birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his remarkable contributions is the book \u003cem\u003eThe Storm-petrels\u003c\/em\u003e, which stands as a testament to his profound knowledge and passion for science and nature. In this book, Thomas guides readers through the intriguing lives of storm-petrels—a group of seabirds known for their elusive nature and fascinating behaviours. His narratives are both educational and engaging, painting vivid images that capture the essence of these remarkable creatures and their habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRob Thomas's books fall under the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category, making them ideal for readers who are curious about the natural world and wish to deepen their understanding of its diverse inhabitants. His eloquent yet approachable writing style ensures that both seasoned naturalists and budding enthusiasts will find joy and knowledge within his pages. Dive into Rob Thomas's collection to explore the splendour and secrets of nature, brought to light through the meticulous eyes of an expert. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-storm-petrels-by-rob-thomas-9781472985811","title":"The Storm-petrels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive work on the European Storm-petrel and its relatives, by one of the world's leading experts on the species.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine a bird as small as a sparrow, which lives most of its life on the open ocean yet can survive for decades. It walks on the water and migrates halfway around the world, returning to remote islands to breed underground, often in exactly the same rock crevice each year. To attract a mate, it sings like a fairy and smells aromatic, but it vomits oil onto its enemies. It visits its nest by night, lays a single enormous egg, and feeds its chick until the nestling weighs more than both its parents put together. It seems to have little fear of humans but was itself sometimes feared by ancient seafarers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis might sound like the stuff of legend, but is actually the description of a real creature: the European Storm Petrel, walker on water, shadow in the night, global wanderer, climate sentinel, and open-ocean survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew people other than offshore fishermen and keen bird-watchers have seen or even heard of them, yet storm-petrels are relatively abundant birds, and one of the most surprising and endearing of our native European species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Storm-petrels\u003c\/i\u003e, the latest in the Poyser series, follows the remarkable life of the European Storm-petrel, from the remote North Atlantic islands where they breed, via the coasts of Africa, to the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean where they spend the northern winter. Along the way there’s coverage of the other members of the storm-petrel family; we learn about their evolution, behaviour, ecology, and adaptations to a life in the harsh and unpredictable environment of the open ocean, and discover what these enigmatic seabirds can tell us about what humans are doing to our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855263224044,"sku":"9781472985811","price":118.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1b822628337e8b6ee4efebd59cf0a604.jpg?v=1759279296"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rob-thomas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}