{"title":"Tony Angell","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Tony Angell, an acclaimed author whose works beautifully intertwine the realms of science and nature. Angell's intricate expertise in both is prominently showcased in his thought-provoking books, including \u003cem\u003eGifts of the Crow\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIn the Company of Crows and Ravens\u003c\/em\u003e. These titles delve into the intelligent and often mysterious lives of crows and ravens, offering readers a fascinating insight into the cognitive capabilities and complex behaviours of these remarkable birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTony Angell draws on his extensive experience as a naturalist and his skilled storytelling to craft narratives that are as educational as they are engaging. His work not only highlights the scientific aspects of these avian creatures but also reflects on the cultural and symbolic roles they play in human history. Angell's passion for the world of birds encourages readers to see these creatures in a new light and fosters a deeper appreciation for the natural world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a curiosity about animal intelligence and an appreciation for the wonders of nature, exploring Tony Angell's collection promises to be a rewarding and enlightening journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gifts-of-the-crow-by-tony-angell-9781439198742","title":"Gifts of the Crow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStan Coren’s groundbreaking \u003ci\u003eThe Intelligence of Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e meets Bernd Heinrich’s classic \u003ci\u003eMind of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e in this astonishing, beautifully illustrated look at the uncanny intelligence and emotions of crows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayful, social, and passionate, crows have brains that are huge for their body size, which allows them to think, plan, and reconsider their actions. They also exhibit an avian kind of eloquence, mate for life, and associate with relatives and neighbours for years. To people who care for them and feed them, they often give oddly touching gifts in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ongoing connection between humans and crows—a cultural coevolution—has shaped both species for millions of years. Scientist John Marzluff teams up with artist-naturalist Tony Angell to tell amazing stories of these brilliant birds. With Marzluff’s extraordinary original research on the intelligence and startling abilities of corvids—crows, ravens, and jays—and Angell’s gorgeous line drawings, the authors offer an in-depth look at these complex creatures and the traits and behaviours we share, including language, delinquency, frolic, passion, wrath, risk-taking, and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrows gather around their dead, warn of impending doom, recognise people, commit murder of other crows, lure animals to their death, swill coffee and drink beer, design and use tools—including cars as nutcrackers—and windsurf and sled to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its abundance of funny, awe-inspiring, and poignant stories, \u003ci\u003eGifts of the Crow\u003c\/i\u003e portrays creatures who are nothing short of amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544719282412,"sku":"9781439198742","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11154423482700.jpg?v=1749783625"},{"product_id":"in-the-company-of-crows-and-ravens-by-john-m-marzluff-9780300122558","title":"In the Company of Crows and Ravens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the cave walls at Lascaux to the last painting by Van Gogh, from the works of Shakespeare to those of Mark Twain, there is clear evidence that crows and ravens influence human culture. Yet this influence is not unidirectional, say the authors of this fascinating book: people profoundly influence crow culture, ecology, and evolution as well. Examining the often surprising ways that crows and humans interact, John Marzluff and Tony Angell contend that those interactions reflect a process of “cultural coevolution.” They offer a challenging new view of the human-crow dynamic—a view that may change our thinking not only about crows but also about ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing more than 100 original drawings, the book takes a close look at the influences people have had on the lives of crows throughout history and at the significant ways crows have altered human lives. \u003ci\u003eIn the Company of Crows and Ravens\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the entwined histories of crows and people and concludes with an intriguing discussion of the crow-human relationship and how our attitudes toward crows may affect our cultural trajectory. As the authors state in their preface: “Crows and people share similar traits and social strategies. To a surprising extent, to know the crow is to know ourselves.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854612517100,"sku":"9780300122558","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300122558.jpg?v=1759249298"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tony-angell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}