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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Located in: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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eBay item number:297101590922
Item specifics
- Condition
- Signed By
- not signed
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- No
- California Prop 65 Warning
- not applicable
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Inspirational
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Literary Movement
- not applicable
- Era
- 2010s
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Illustrated
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Personalization Instructions
- not applicable
- ISBN
- 9780761174417
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0761174419
ISBN-13
9780761174417
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201564739
Product Key Features
Book Title
Unlikely Heroes : 37 Inspiring Stories of Courage and Heart from the Animal Kingdom
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Animals / General, Essays & Narratives
Publication Year
2014
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets, Nature, Science
Book Series
Unlikely Friendships Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
19.9 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-033713
Reviews
"A wonderful and most important book that will open your eyes about the compassion and empathy animals display. Read it, then read it again. It is an inspiring and perfect gift." --Marc Bekoff, author of Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed -- Marc Bekoff, "Sometimes an animal comes out of nowhere to take a risk on our behalf, or that of a fellow creature. Jennifer Holland has done it again, drawing attention to the emotional capacities of animals in a most engaging compilation of well-documented stories. The protective instincts of animals are powerful, and a source of deep gratitude for some." --Frans de Waal, author of The Bonobo and the Atheist -- Frans de Waal
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
591.5
Synopsis
In her heartwarming New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships and last year's Unlikely Loves , Jennifer Holland revealed the surprising emotional bonds that exist between animals of different species. Her books spent dozens of weeks on bestseller lists and caught the attention of major media from CBS This Morning to USA Today . Why? Because she opened our eyes to the rich inner lives of animals, showing us that the power of love and friendship is not for humans only. In Unlikely Heroes , Ms. Holland uncovers and celebrates yet another side of animals that we often think belongs primarily to people--heroism, that indefinable quality of going above and beyond, often for altruistic reasons, often at great personal risk. These 37 inspiring true tales show animals whose quick acts have saved lives, like the pod of dolphins who protected swimmers in New Zealand from a great white shark by forming a screen around them. There are stories of animals who simply and unselfishly give, like Rojo the llama, who shines his very special light of lovingkindness on the elderly patients in an Oregon rehab center. And there are compelling stories of heroic resilience: like Naki'o, the abandoned puppy who lost all four paws to frostbite but found the grit not only to overcome that terrible hardship but to reclaim the joy of life--that's him, smiling on the cover of the book., In her heartwarming New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships and last year s Unlikely Loves, Jennifer Holland revealed the surprising emotional bonds that exist between animals of different species. Her books spent dozens of weeks on bestseller lists and caught the attention of major media from CBS This Morning to USA Today. Why? Because she opened our eyes to the rich inner lives of animals, showing us that the power of love and friendship is not for humans only. In Unlikely Heroes, Ms. Holland uncovers and celebrates yet another side of animals that we often think belongs primarily to people heroism, that indefinable quality of going above and beyond, often for altruistic reasons, often at great personal risk. These 37 inspiring true tales show animals whose quick acts have saved lives, like the pod of dolphins who protected swimmers in New Zealand from a great white shark by forming a screen around them. There are stories of animals who simply and unselfishly give, like Rojo the llama, who shines his very special light of lovingkindness on the elderly patients in an Oregon rehab center. And there are compelling stories of heroic resilience: like Naki o, the abandoned puppy who lost all four paws to frostbite but found the grit not only to overcome that terrible hardship but to reclaim the joy of life that s him, smiling on the cover of the book.
LC Classification Number
QL775.5.H65 2014
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- -***3 (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSeller offered Best Buy on site and wouldn’t negotiate Package was sealed up so tightly it was almost impossible to open Had to get my husband to help me to open it because I was afraid I was going to damage the shirt opening itReply from: sch-8076- Feedback replied by seller sch-8076.- Feedback replied by seller sch-8076.I am sorry you felt to lower a feedback rating for declined offer, but I don't really have to accept offers even if is listed as "make an offer" In the case of this item it was already 15% off & it was picked off by you on a "buy it now" apparently after a declined offer & you were happy to do so at that price at that time. Currently it is a $2.50 loss to me, so I wouldn't accept an offer for a bigger loss. The shipping was pressed tight in shipping by USPS, it left fluffy and easily opened here
- r***i (1724)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBeautiful panels of woven fabric with stylised kaleidoscope design in subtle glowing colours, terrific quality with lovely matte texture, brilliant low price too & fast secure international delivery, arrived carefully wrapped & packaged ...Great eBay Seller! Thank You So Much
- a***9 (4153)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat item. Many thanks!