{"title":"Books by Mark Avery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780500027196","title":"Remarkable Birds","description":"A fascinating compendium showcasing the extraordinary wonders of the birds that share our world through exquisite ornithological illustrations, prints and drawings.     We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been enchanted by them. Here, over 60 birds, organized thematically into eight sections, cover all aspects of our relationship with birds.     ‘Songbirds’ celebrates the greatest bird virtuosi, such as the Nightingale, while ‘Birds of Prey’ include majestic hunters such as the Harpy Eagle, which catches prey as large as monkeys and sloths. ‘Feathered Travellers’ describes astounding journeys made by birds – even some tiny Hummingbirds migrate huge distances. ‘The Love Life of Birds’ can rival any soap opera and involves the most brilliant displays, notably the Birds of Paradise, with their extravagant feathers and dances. ‘Avian Cities’ explores species such as the Flamingo that live in spectacular large colonies. ‘Useful to Us’ examines the ways we find birds of value, such as the Turkey, but also the Canary. ‘Threatened and Extinct’ describes some no longer living and others that seem on the brink. Birds have also had great mystical significance, both for good and evil, and ‘Revered and Adored’ considers such species as the Sacred Ibis, believed by the ancient Egyptians to represent the god Thoth.   For anyone interested in the natural world and the wonderful variety of birds around us, this beautifully illustrated book is a visual treat that will inspire, inform and delight.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44203575509170,"sku":"9780500027196","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780500027196_1a51eb70-98b3-40fd-b4fc-a96843efc66a.jpg?v=1786013615"},{"product_id":"9781408783276","title":"Keeping Your Brain in Shape","description":"\u003cb\u003eAre you worried about signs of dementia in yourself or a loved one? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can you tell what is abnormal cognitive decline and what is a typical feature of getting older? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat steps can you take to keep your brain in shape for longer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe good news is that there is a lot of detailed and rigorous scientific research to answer these questions. The bad news is that there is so much of this that it is a daunting and bewildering process to make sense of it. You would soon become lost in a complex world of scholarly articles where the findings can appear contradictory and hard to fathom. How can you deduce what practical steps you might need to actually take?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark Avery's comprehensive and easily-readable guide is here to help you navigate a pathway through the maze of literature on cognitive ageing. You will find here chapters on hearing loss, sleep, social networks, physical activity, grief, drinking and breathing. The book also deals with the importance of living in the present − coping with technological change and remaining curious about the world around you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides you with an action plan for what positive steps you can take to keep your brain healthy and in good working order for as long as possible and includes:\u003cbr\u003e·       An introduction to understanding how to interpret the science\u003cbr\u003e·       A glossary of terms associated with cognitive ageing\u003cbr\u003e·       A unique approach to easily navigating the book in whichever way you choose\u003cbr\u003e·       Helpful summaries with clear action points","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298935746933,"sku":"9781408783276","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408783276_e0535106-7ac5-4376-a252-b21b099c61c9.jpg?v=1786019613"},{"product_id":"9781472973290","title":"Inglorious","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE OF 2015'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR IN \u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eAND \u003ci\u003eTHE MAIL ON SUNDAY.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hard-hitting, passionate and well-researched book about the conflict between driven grouse shooting and nature conservation in Britain, with a foreword by Chris Packham.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriven grouse shooting, where flocks of Red Grouse are chased by lines of beaters so that they fly over lines of ‘guns’ that shoot the fast-flying birds, is a peculiarly British fieldsport. It is also peculiarly British in that it is deeply rooted in the British class system. This multi-million pound business dominates the hills of the north of England – the Pennines, the North Yorkshire Moors, the Cheviots – and throughout Scotland. Grouse shooting is big business. VERY big business And backed by powerful, wealthy lobbying groups, its tendrils run throughout British society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInglorious\u003c\/i\u003e makes the case for banning driven grouse shooting. The facts and arguments are presented fairly but the author, Mark Avery, states from the start why he has, after many years of soul-searching, come down in favour of an outright ban. There is too much illegal killing of wildlife, such as Buzzards, Golden Eagles, and, most egregiously of all, Hen Harriers; and, as a land use, it wrecks the ecology of the hills. However, grouse shooting is economically important, and it is a great British tradition. All of these, and other points of view, are given fair and detailed treatment and analysis – and the author talks to a range of people on different sides of the debate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The book also sets out Avery's campaign with Chris Packham to gain support for the proposal to ban grouse shooting, culminating in 'Hen Harrier Day', timed to coincide with the 'Glorious' 12th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new paperback edition includes new material on what went on in 2015, including the devastating floods of that winter, bringing the story right up to date. Mark Avery continues to stir up a debate about fieldsports, the countryside and big business in a book that all British conservationists will want to read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301160694133,"sku":"9781472973290","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472973290_1e0c858a-bae2-4ea4-9ba8-1f0980511a7c.jpg?v=1786021032"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-mark-avery.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}