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Carwardine has written more than 50 books on wildlife and conservation, including Mark Carwardine's Guide to Whale Watching in North America and the Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises.","products":[{"product_id":"whales-dolphins-and-porpoises-of-north-america-paperback","title":"Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of North America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate illustrated field guide for watching whales, dolphins, and porpoises in North America--practical, portable, comprehensive, and up to date\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis outstanding field guide covers all 54 species and every subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise that occur off the coasts of North America. It is packed with more than 450 illustrations featuring detailed annotations pointing out important field marks. It also features up-to-date distribution maps and concise text that includes helpful identification tips and information about everything from dive sequences to population sizes. Beautifully designed to ensure quick access to essential identification information, this is a must-have guide for every whale watcher in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers all 54 species and every subspecies of whale, dolphin, and porpoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 450 illustrations with detailed annotations pointing out important field marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes concise text, distribution maps, and other information to aid quick, reliable identification \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51376892444895,"sku":"9780691282701","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/runwzY1yh79780691282701.webp?v=1789228882"},{"product_id":"field-guide-to-whales-dolphins-and-porpoises-paperback","title":"Field Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical and portable, this is the ultimate field guide to the world's cetaceans\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis outstanding field guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With more than 500 accurate illustrations - complete with detailed annotations pointing out the most significant field marks - \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises\u003c\/i\u003e covers all 93 species and every subspecies in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany of the world's most respected whale biologists have collaborated on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips from cetacean expert Mark Carwardine. Mark's informative text is accompanied by up-to-date distribution maps for each species. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully designed to ensure critical information is quickly accessible, this is an indispensable resource that every whale-watcher will want to take with them out to sea.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51376903389407,"sku":"9781472969972","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Jqb_Ivpv5R9781472969972.webp?v=1789228912"},{"product_id":"handbook-of-whales-dolphins-and-porpoises-of-the-world-paperback","title":"Handbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most authoritative reference guide to every cetacean species and subspecies in the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandbook of Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the World\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With nearly 1,000 accurate color illustrations--complete with detailed annotations pointing out significant field marks--this outstanding book covers all 90 species and every subspecies of cetaceans around the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeading cetacean biologists have collaborated with pioneering conservationist Mark Carwardine on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips. From the blue whale to the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, the illuminating species accounts are accompanied by abundant distribution maps and photographs. 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Hilarious and poignant--as only Douglas Adams can be--\u003ci\u003eLast Chance to See\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining and arresting odyssey through the Earth's magnificent wildlife galaxy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLast Chance to See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Lively, sharply satirical, brilliantly written . . . shows how human care can undo what human carelessness has wrought.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--The Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"These authors don't hesitate to present the alarming facts: More than 1,000 species of animals (and plants) become extinct every year. . . . Perhaps Adams and Carwardine, with their witty science, will help prevent such misadventures in the future.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Boston Sunday Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Very funny and moving . . . 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