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This book is an invitation to slow down and appreciate the often-missed details of the natural world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTaking Flight\u003c\/em\u003e, Parikian embarks on another enchanting exploration, this time focusing on the mesmerising world of birds. His narrative eloquently combines scientific intrigue with a personal touch, demystifying ornithology and making it accessible and enjoyable for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLev Parikian's works are a testament to his deep appreciation for the environment and his talent for weaving informative and entertaining narratives. Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher, an aspiring naturalist, or simply someone looking for a reflective read, his books offer a delightful retreat into the marvels of nature. Dive into these pages to discover the beauty and richness of the world outside your window.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"light-rains-sometimes-fall-by-lev-parikian-9781783966387","title":"Light Rains Sometimes Fall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross seventy-two short chapters and twelve months, writer and nature lover Lev Parikian charts the changes that each of Japan’s ancient microseasons (of just a few days each) bring to his local British patch – garden, streets, park, and wild cemetery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the birth of spring (\u003ci\u003erisshun\u003c\/i\u003e) in early February to ‘the greater cold’ (\u003ci\u003edaikan\u003c\/i\u003e) in late January, Lev draws our eye to the exquisite beauty of the outside world, day-to-day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of Japan’s lotus blossom, praying mantis, and bear, he watches bramble, woodlouse, and urban fox; hawthorn, dragonfly, and peregrine. 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It’s an everyday occurrence, repeated hundreds, thousands, millions of times daily by creatures across the world. It’s something so normal, so entirely taken for granted, that sometimes we forget how extraordinary it is. But take that in for a moment. This animal flies. It. 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