I can't say anything better. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Learn more about the program. Please read it. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Readers who knew this already will rejoice, others will learn the truth, and the more of us who capture the message, the sooner we will change the world.” ―Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs“Beyond Words is a great read, seamlessly weaving scientific data with wonderful stories. BEYOND WORDS. Small print and very wordy. It is a delightful and enlightening account of both how we relate to them and how they relate to each other.” ―Frans de Waal, author of The Bonobo and the Atheist“Safina offers a rich and often heart-touching account of his journeys with scientists exploring the minds and emotions of elephants, wolves, and dolphins. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Proceed to checkout ({qq} items) {$$$.$$}. Cynthia is best known for her work as the editor of The Secret, a book that has sold tens of millions of copies worldwide. She has been published by The Huffington Post, MTV News, The Columbia Journal, Beyond Words Literary Magazine, Counter Service, and The Fbomb. Westford Academy's Finest Literary Magazine. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Something went wrong. The book is amazing. In this emotional and scientific adventure, Safina somehow manages to produce a view of animal intelligence that is genuinely new, and truly enlightening.” ―Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch and Four Fish“Beyond Words is a must-read. The prose is eloquent. The star of Animal Planet’s Evan Goes Wild, Dr. Evan Antin takes readers beyond his viral Instagram posts right into the wild world with him. People will feel 'rewilded' and motivated to do more on behalf of the innumerable animals who need our help. Tiferet is a non-sectarian, non-dogmatic publication and community at the nexus of literature and spirituality. She was so grateful to all of you as our partners in publishing, so grateful to collaborate over the years to produce cutting edge content that will help change the mindset of the world. I agree with the other reviewers who have given this book 5 stars. Please try your request again later.
A must read! She co-wrote the book, “It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward,” with Dr. Drew Pinsky, which will be released April of 2021. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Free Domestic Standard Shipping On Orders Over $45.00 USD, About Beyond Words: Our Story | Mission & Vision | Our People. She is very proud to be a mother and grandmother, blessed with ten amazing grandchildren. He has coproduced several films and looks forward to delivering inspirational and spiritual content in innovative ways. Readers who knew this already will rejoice, others will learn the truth, and the more of us who capture the message, the sooner we will change the world.” —Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs“Beyond Words is a great read, seamlessly weaving scientific data with wonderful stories. If you are beyond words, you are so overcome by emotion that you cannot speak clearly. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. The hostile wolves take down the sister, but Triangle comes running back to distract them time after time. She passed away in her beloved Hawaii at the age of 61. Safina is a terrific writer, majestic and puckish in equal measure, with a contagious enthusiasm...Dr. Safina draws out haunting resonances between animal lives and our own... [Beyond Words] carries pleasing echoes of the poet Gary Snyder...Captivating.” —Gregory Cowles, The New York Times (Science)“Once in a long while, a book is published that felicitously combines lambent writing with dazzling facts, while also illuminating our knowledge of significant and engaging subjects.
She was a great mentor to many, and her presence will be greatly missed. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers.
I have just finished the first section, which is on elephants. There aren't many people now who would deny that animals think and feel, however, Carl starts from first principles and proves the case through scientific observation. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. They go out hunting but are met by three hostile wolfs from another pack. Beyond Words is a fascinating look into the world of animals!
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Weaving decades of field observations with exciting new discoveries about the brain, Carl Safina's landmark book offers an intimate view of animal behavior to challenge the fixed boundary between humans and nonhuman animals. compelling... brings forth powerful and illuminating insight into the unique personalities of animals...Wise, passionate, and eye-opening at every turn, Beyond Words is ultimately a graceful examination of humanity's place in the world... D… More…, “Dr. Over the past few years, Cynthia embarked on a healing journey. Weaving decades of field observations with exciting new discoveries about the brain, Carl Safina's landmark book offers an intimate view of animal behavior to challenge the fixed boundary between humans and nonhuman animals. When not working, traveling, or spending precious time with family, Michele can be found pulling weeds and planting organic vegetable and flower gardens at their homes in Oregon and Washington. Carl Safina has a rare gift for imparting scientific insight with a storyteller's grace, and he writes with great knowledge and compassion.
Origin of Beyond Words. Recruiting Members for 2020-2021 School Year. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. Our treatment of animals is a reflection of human kindness, human awareness. This is a fascinating book that had me in awe, had me laughing at their antics and in tears at their losses.
I knew that dogs show happiness, anger, aggressiveness, playfulness, excitement and even grief, but to discover that even elephants, whales, wolves, crows (very smart), fish and many other species show many of these feelings was very surprising. Beyond Words is Westford Academy's completely student-run literary magazine. Michele works daily with her husband, Richard, with authors and filmmakers, and has coproduced several films. Carl's books include Voyage of the Turtle, Becoming Wild, and The View from Lazy Point. I highly recommend it. Michele Ashtiani Cohn began her journey at Beyond Words in 2005.
After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Richard is a motivational and inspirational speaker with a number of movie credits. The texts are accompanied with beautiful artwork. Sign up to receive information about new books, author events, and special offers. Animals think, mourn, dream, make plans, and communicate complex messages in much the same way that we do. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2016. Although she may be best known for that title, she worked on more than three hundred books in her lifetime and was always there for any author who needed help in developing ideas and concepts. 200 photos of cool critters in their habitats; 17 nature-friendly projects the family can do together. Please try again. Please try again. Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel, Inspire a love of reading with Amazon Book Box for Kids. Carl Safina has a rare gift for imparting scientific insight with a storyteller's grace, and he writes with great knowledge and compassion. Beyond Words is a book that feels like a discovered treasure. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Having worked with many first-time authors and projects like The Secret and Hidden Messages in Water, he has established a reputation for producing inspiring, high-quality books that can help make a difference in the lives of millions of readers. If I could invite a stranger to dinner it would be Carl Safina. Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves, Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace, The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy ― and Why They Matter, Beyond Words: What Elephants and Whales Think and Feel (A Young Reader's Adaptation), Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness. At once moving and surprising, Beyond Words asks us to reexamine our relationship to other species-and to ourselves.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction“This book breathes love of and respect for animals and is rich with observations and extraordinary travel experiences. I wanted to know what they were experiencing, and why to us they feel so compelling, and so-close. PC: Shannon Chen Jackie Moran Adviser / English Teacher Beyond Words Westford Academy jmoran@westfordk12.us. Paulina Pinsky is a writer and educator. It is a delightful and enlightening account of both how we relate to them and how they relate to each other.” —Frans de Waal, author of The Bonobo and the Atheist“Safina offers a rich and often heart-touching account of his journeys with scientists exploring the minds and emotions of elephants, wolves, and dolphins. Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017.
So it's particularly amazing that Alison,... Carl Safinadiscusses 'Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel' on The Leonard Lopate Show. Safina is a terrific writer, majestic and puckish in equal measure, with a contagious enthusiasm...Dr. Safina draws out haunting resonances between animal lives and our own... [Beyond Words] carries pleasing echoes of the poet Gary Snyder...Captivating.” ―Gregory Cowles, The New York Times (Science)“Once in a long while, a book is published that felicitously combines lambent writing with dazzling facts, while also illuminating our knowledge of significant and engaging subjects. We publish high-quality poetry, prose, and art that further meaningful dialogue about what it is to be humane and conscious in today’s often divisive world. He lives on Long Island, New York. By expanding our compassion footprint we not only help other animals but also ourselves.” —Marc Bekoff, author of Rewilding Our Hearts and The Emotional Lives of Animals“Beyond Words is such a beautiful book, deep and tender, and will make you stay up all night reading. Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. It's a brilliantly written eye opener. Unable to finish reading as it sends me to sleep. He enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife Michele and spending time with his family and nine grandchildren. He has a PhD in ecology from Rutgers University. Large book I found a bit difficult to get into. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. None has had such a transformational impact on the way I view the world as this one. A beautifully written, accessible, and compelling read.” ―Virginia Morell, author of Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel“Carl Safina's books contain a crucial jewel that refracts the experience of nature in a new and truthful way. It broke my heart that these animals are being hunted into extinction. I am 50 and have read a lot of books during my life. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.