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The Eyes of the Heart

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Eleven focuses on the experiences of women in the field of ornithology and the larger naturalist movement. The chapter provides a brief history of the ornithology, the gender barrier … 22 $2.20 Add
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A Limitless Capacity to Rebound

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Twelve explores the hardships faced by Louise in her later life and how these affected both her work and her own strength. The chapter discusses the decline in the bird populations … 22 $2.20 Add
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Not One, But All

From: The Biology of Wonder

This chapter examines the connections between microbial ecosystems in the ocean and human symbiosis with microbes. 20 $2.00 Add
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The Silvery Sea

From: The Biology of Wonder

In this chapter, Weber explores metaphorphosis, and the idea that juvenile forms of animals may actually belong to different species than adults. 17 $1.70 Add
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Visions of Woodpeckers

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Thirteen focuses on Louise’s work with woodpeckers. 24 $2.40 Add
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The Values of the Flesh

From: The Biology of Wonder

This chapter describes the author’s experiences experimenting on living animals, which he terms "crushing the irresistable magic of life." 26 $2.60 Add
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With High Heart

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Fourteen focuses on Louise’s book Lovely, a new approach to her writing. 24 $2.40 Add
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A Fine and Baffling Interplay

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Fifteen explores more of Louise’s challenges later in life. This chapter discusses the move away from amateur ornithology and its professionalization, her continuation of publishing … 21 $2.10 Add
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Ecological Morals as Mutuality in Beauty

From: The Biology of Wonder

In the concluding chapter, Weber proposes a series of biocentric values. 15 $1.50 Add
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Lest Living Lose Its Zest

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Sixteen focuses on Louise’s attempts to write about her first husband Gleb and their time in Russian. The chapter discusses the professional writing process during Louise’s … 19 $1.90 Add
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As Long as It Lasts

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Seventeen tells the story of Louise and Len’s final years. The chapter discusses Louise’s accomplishments into her 90’s, Len’s decline, their move from the woods … 25 $2.50 Add
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Never a Day Alike to the Other

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Chapter Eighteen wraps up the story of Louise’s life by reflecting on her accomplishments. The chapter includes the author’s last encounter with Louise, reflections on her legacy, and … 28 $2.80 Add