ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION. Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
Grandin, Temple and Catherine Johnson
Language: English
Published by Scribner, New York, 2005
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
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Seller: Ed Smith Books, Bainbridge Island, WA, U.S.A.Ed Smith Books
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This copy is briefly signed and inscribed by Temple Grandin on the title page. Temple Grandin is a towering figure for our times. She has devoted the last 30 years to studying animals and making their lives better, has been profiled everywhere from 48 Hours to The New York Times, and is a sought-after speaker on autism and animal rights. She is considered one of the world's leading academic theoreticians in her field. Temple Grandin has redefined society's perception of what is possible for autistics. 356 pages with index. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket.
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- Title
- ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION. Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
- Author
- Grandin, Temple and Catherine Johnson
- Publisher
- Scribner, New York
- Publication year
- 2005
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- dj
- Signed
- Signed
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0743247698
- ISBN 13
- 9780743247696
- Edition
- First edition.
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Review
"Grandin''s focus in "Animals in Translation" is not on all the ''normal'' things autistics and animals can''t do but on the unexpected, extraordinary, invaluable things they can."
"Inspiring . . . Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple Grandin''s favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals."
"Grandin''s focus in Animals in Translation is not on all the ''normal'' things autistics and animals can''t do but on the unexpected, extraordinary, invaluable things they can."
"Neurology has Oliver Sachs, nature has Annie Dillard, and the lucky animal world has Grandin, a master intermediary between humans and our fellow beasts . . . At once hilarious, fascinating, and just plain weird, Animals is one of those rare books that elicits a ''wow'' on almost every page. A."
PRAISE FOR "ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION"
"Neurology has Oliver Sachs, nature has Annie Dillard, and the lucky animal world has Grandin, a master intermediary between humans and our fellow beasts . . . "Animals" is one of those rare books that elicits a 'wow' on almost every page. A."--"Entertainment Weekly"
"Inspiring . . . Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple Grandin's favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals."--"The New York Times Book Review"
PRAISE FOR"ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION"
"Neurology has Oliver Sachs, nature has Annie Dillard, and the lucky animal world has Grandin, a master intermediary between humans and our fellow beasts . . ."Animals"is one of those rare books that elicits a 'wow' on almost every page. A."--"Entertainment Weekly"
"Inspiring . . . Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple Grandin's favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals."--"The New York Times Book Review"
PRAISE FOR "ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION"
"Neurology has Oliver Sachs, nature has Annie Dillard, and the lucky animal world has Grandin, a master intermediary between humans and our fellow beasts . . . "Animals" is one of those rare books that elicits a 'wow' on almost every page. A."--"Entertainment Weekly"
"Inspiring . . . Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple Grandin's favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals."--"The New York Times Book Review"
PRAISE FOR ANIMALS IN TRANSLATION "Neurology has Oliver Sachs, nature has Annie Dillard, and the lucky animal world has Grandin, a master intermediary between humans and our fellow beasts . . . Animals is one of those rare books that elicits a 'wow' on almost every page. A."--Entertainment Weekly "Inspiring . . . Crammed with facts and anecdotes about Temple Grandin's favorite subject: the senses, brains, emotions, and amazing talents of animals."--The New York Times Book Review
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