Prices: Dolphin and Whale Books

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  Deep Voices: The Wisdom of Whales and Dolphin Tales

  Along the shores of every inhabited continent ­ and sometimes even in the land-locked deserts ­ people of every culture have befriended, admired ­ and sometimes worshipped ­ dolphins and whales for generations. Might the insights from their myths, legends and sacred rituals be relevant in our hectic lives today, at a time when our planet is suffering so much? Deep Voices offers an in-depth look at these ancient beliefs, and how these ideas are still relevant in the twenty-first century. Many remember the cries to 'Save the Whales' that rang out loud in the 1970s. So this journey through symbols, omens, rituals, superstition and fantastic stories suggests that in every dolphin myth and whale legend there is great wisdom that encourages us to 'Save Ourselves!' This highly readable and thought-provoking book ­ the product of a decade of research in more than sixty countries ­ will prove fascinating for dolphin and whale enthusiasts, lovers of nature and those with an interest in mythology, folklore and the beliefs of indigenous peoples. It is also invaluable for anyone who is passionate about inspirational stories, personal growth and environmental awareness. Illustrated with more than a hundred photographs, and containing more than two hundred ancient stories, Deep Voices is a celebration of the human bond with dolphins and whales. It offers a profound beacon of hope for human potential by following the wisdom of our ancestors ­ and our friends in the sea...

  $39.97

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  Whales and Dolphins: Cognition, Culture, Conservation and Human Perceptions

  Whales and dolphins are icons for the conservation movement. They are the most conspicuous ambassadors for entire marine ecosystems and possibly even for the biosphere as a whole. Concurrent with our realisation of impending threats to their environment is a growing scientific understanding of the social and cognitive complexity of many of these species. This book brings together experts in the relevant diverse fields of cetacean research, to provide authoritative descriptions of our current knowledge of the complex behaviour and social organization of whales and dolphins. The authors consider this new information in the context of how different human cultures from around the world view cetaceans and their protection, including attitudes to whaling. They show how new information on issues such as cetacean intelligence, culture and the ability to suffer, warrants a significant shift in global perceptions of this group of animals and how these changes might be facilitated to improve conservation and welfare approaches.

  $39.95

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  Troubled Waters: The Changing Fortunes of Whales and Dolphins

  Within the context of the human, social, cultural, and political developments that have shaped the lives of whales and dolphins, this resource explores how the fate of these creatures has become intertwined with human history. The story begins more than 1,000 years ago when hunters first took up harpoons and went to sea in search of the rich rewards of meat, oil, and whalebone, and it continues on a course through the whaling boom of the 18th and 19th centuries to the current row over Japanese whaling. The tragic implications of commercial fishing and noise pollution and the controversial keeping of dolphins and whales in captivity are detailed.

  $29.20