{"title":"Ian Fraser","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Ian Fraser, a distinguished name in the realm of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Ian Fraser is celebrated for his contributions to understanding avian species and their environments, offering readers an insightful look into the world of birds through his well-researched and engaging books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Bird Names\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you on a journey through the fascinating etymology and history behind the names of Australia's diverse bird species. This book is a delightful resource for both enthusiasts and curious minds eager to explore the linguistic heritage and the stories each name carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eBirds in Their Habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fraser extends an invitation to delve deeper into the ecosystems birds inhabit. Through vivid descriptions and personal observations, he draws attention to the intricate relationships between birds and their surroundings, encouraging readers to appreciate the delicate balance of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Fraser's writings are an engaging mix of scientific insight and storytelling, perfect for anyone with a passion for nature and the feathered wonders that grace our world. Dive into this collection to enrich your understanding and deepen your appreciation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australian-bird-names-by-ian-fraser-9781486311637","title":"Australian Bird Names","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003cem\u003eAustralian Bird Names\u003c\/em\u003e is a completely updated checklist of Australian birds and the meanings behind their common and scientific names, which may be useful, useless, or downright misleading!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor each species, the authors examine the many-and-varied common names and full scientific name, with derivation, translation, and a guide to pronunciation. Stories behind the name are included, as well as relevant aspects of biology, conservation, and history. Original descriptions, translated by the authors, have been sourced for many species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as being a book about names, this is a book about the history of the ever-developing understanding of birds, about the people who contributed to this understanding and, most of all, about the birds themselves. This second edition has been revised to follow current taxonomy and understanding of the relationships between families, genera, and species. It contains new taxa, updated text, and new vagrants and will be interesting reading for anyone with a love of birds, words, or the history of Australian biology and bird-watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854004179180,"sku":"9781486311637","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4824943482717.jpg?v=1759230870"},{"product_id":"birds-in-their-habitats-by-ian-fraser-9781486307449","title":"Birds in Their Habitats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a book of the discovery of birds and the places they live. Everywhere we go there are birds, and they all have mysteries to be unravelled. These mysteries include the way they look, from bizarre to apparently mundane, why they live where they live, and the things they do, many of which are far too incredible to even be imagined as fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds in Their Habitats\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of stories and experiences, which introduce fascinating aspects of birdlife, ecology, and behaviour. Informed by a wealth of historical and contemporary research, Ian Fraser takes the reader on a journey through four continents: from places as unfamiliar as the Chonos Archipelago of southern Chile and the arid Sahel woodlands of northern Cameroon, to those as familiar as a suburban backyard. And with humour and personal insight, it is a book about the sometimes strange world of the people who spend a life absorbed in birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Ian Fraser is one of the country's most accomplished natural history writers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Sean Dooley, \u003ci\u003eAustralian Birdlife\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eAustralian Bird Names\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Ian Fraser's writing is not of the dry, scientific style; it is evocative in describing his acute observations and understanding in nature.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Don Saunders, Bird Observers' Club of Australia, on \u003ci\u003eBush Capital Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854085542124,"sku":"9781486307449","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4783063482717.jpg?v=1759233619"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ian-fraser.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}