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**SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** Discover the world as you've never seen
it before - through the eyes of animals 'Immersive and
mind-blowing' Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of Trees
The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations,
smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal
is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving only a
tiny sliver of this world. In An Immense World, Ed Yong coaxes us
beyond the confines of our own senses, welcoming us into previously
unfathomable dimensions - the world as it is truly perceived by
other animals. Showing us that in order to understand our world we
don't need to travel to other places; we need to see through other
eyes. A NEW YORK TIMES, GUARDIAN, ECONOMIST, SPECTATOR, TIMES
LITERARY SUPPLEMENT and NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR **Winner of
2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction** 'Suffused with
magic' Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Song of the Cell 'A book
that prompts awe at the world around us' Sunday Times 'Magnificent'
Guardian
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Immense World (Hardcover)
Ed Yong, Rebecca Mills
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R613
R528
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Did you know that there are turtles who can track the Earth's magnetic fields? That some fish use electricity to talk to each other? Or that giant squids evolved their enormous eyeballs to look out for whales? The world is so much BIGGER and more "immense" than we humans experience it. We can only see so many colors, we can only feel so many sensations, and there are some senses we can't access at all. Exploring the amazing ways animals perceive the world is an excellent way to help understand the world itself. And this young readers adaptation of the mega-bestseller An Immense World is perfect for curious kids and their families. Sure to capture young readers' interest it is filled amazing animal facts and stunning full-color illustrations. Along the way are tons of amazing animals facts: Did you know that leopard pee smells like popcorn? That there is a special kind of shrimp whose punches are faster than a bullet? That it's important to take your dog for dedicated "smell walks?" Want to know the real reason zebras have stripes? (hint: it's not for camouflage)? Pick up this enthralling and enormously entertaining book to find out!
From revered nature writer Brenda Peterson and told through
striking and vibrant mixed-media collages by Caldecott Medalist Ed
Young, Catastrophe by the Sea is a poignant story of redemption
through empathy and compassion found in the most surprising places,
and also provides a rich understanding of small creatures that live
in a dangerous tidal zone. A lost cat roams the tide pools, pawing
relentlessly at the small creatures that live there. One day an
anemone confronts him and asks why he is alone and befriends him.
In partnership with the Seattle Aquarium, Catastrophe by the Sea
delivers a powerful message of finding understanding and
friendship, and at the same time educates on the varied wildlife
brimming in tide pools. “For several years, the Seattle Aquarium
has studied the role of empathy in promoting conservation. Empathy
is the ability to perceive, understand and care about the
experiences or perspectives of another person or animal. We most
often feel empathy for other people, but we can also feel empathy
for animals. This led us to the idea of a children’s book.
Animals are regular protagonists in children’s books, but these
characters are primarily vertebrates and often charismatic mammals.
Could we create a book that would allow kids and their caregivers
to empathize with strange and exotic marine animals, like sea
anemones or barnacles? We hope this book strikes a chord with
audiences and fosters empathy for animals less like us.” --Jim
Wharton, director of conservation engagement and learning at the
Seattle Aquarium
"It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out-and explores the whole Something-that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again.
"Immensely appealing." (The Horn Book, starred review)
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Sadako (Paperback)
Eleanor Coerr; Illustrated by Ed Young
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R232
R204
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Japanese legend holds that if a person who is ill makes a 1,000
paper cranes, the gods will grant that person's wish to be well
again. Beautiful illustrations by Caldecott-medalist Ed Young
enhance the story of Sadako, a young girl dying of leukemia as a
result of the atom bombing of Hiroshima.
In this retelling of the Indian fable, seven blind mice discover different parts of an elephant and argue about its appearance.
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Wabi Sabi (Hardcover)
Mark Reibstein; Illustrated by Ed Young
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R504
R462
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Wabi Sabi, a little cat in Kyoto, Japan, had never thought much
about her name until friends visiting from another land asked her
owner what it meant.
At last, the master"
Says, "That's hard to explain." And
That is all she says."
This unsatisfying answer sets Wabi Sabi on a journey to uncover the
meaning of her name, and on the way discovers what wabi sabi is: a
Japanese philosophy of seeing beauty in simplicity, the ordinary,
and the imperfect.
Using spare text and haiku, Mark Reibstein weaves an extraordinary
story about finding real beauty in unexpected places. Caldecott
Medal-winning artist Ed Young complements the lyrical text with
breathtaking collages. Together, they illustrate the unique world
view that is wabi sabi.
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book for 2008
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE WINNER OF THE 2021 PULITZER
PRIZE Your body is teeming with tens of trillions of microbes. It's
an entire world, a colony full of life. In other words, you contain
multitudes. They sculpt our organs, protect us from diseases, guide
our behaviour, and bombard us with their genes. They also hold the
key to understanding all life on earth. In I Contain Multitudes, Ed
Yong opens our eyes and invites us to marvel at ourselves and other
animals in a new light, less as individuals and more as thriving
ecosystems. You'll never think about your mind, body or preferences
in the same way again. 'Super-interesting... He just keeps
imparting one surprising, fascinating insight after the next. I
Contain Multitudes is science journalism at its best' Bill Gates
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2017 SHORTLISTED FOR THE
ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2017
"Not for the faint-hearted, "Lon Po Po" (Grandmother Wold), is a
tale of a menacing danger and courage....(Young's) command of page
composition and his sensitive use of color give the book a visual
force that matches the strength of the story and stands as one of
the illustrator's best efforts." --"Booklist" "Absolutely
splendid." -- "Kirkuse Reviews." "An extraordinary and powerful
book." -- "Publisher's Weekly"
A book to treasure from Caldecott Medal winning illustrator Ed
Young. How may ways can you think of to say "I love you"? This
personally-inspired poem by an award-winning author and artist
celebrates the trials and triumphs of unconditional love. Using an
innovative mix of cut paper, photographs, and calligraphy, Should
You Be a River takes the reader on a breathtaking journey and
honors the universal statement: Should you need me, I will be
there. This book is a gift to treasure and share with all loved
ones--young and old alike
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Yugen (Hardcover)
Mark Reibstein; Illustrated by Ed Young
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R380
R349
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Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a business executive, or a
visible leader in your church, this book will give you a clear
picture of how you can fulfill God's mission for your life. Drawing
on concepts learned from the Old Testament prophet Nehemiah, author
Ed Young shares high-definition principles for everyone who wants
to live a life of super clarity as a follower of Christ. God
intends that every follower of His be a leader of others. Young is
not primarily talking about the kind of leadership that puts you in
front of large crowds or has you directing huge projects. He's
talking about making a difference for God as you impact others for
His Kingdom -- wherever you are, whoever you are.
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