News just in! 'Life Changing' has been short-listed for the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Global Conservation. I'm a little bit surprised and a lot chuffed. I genuinely haven't been this excited since I dressed my dog up in a dinosaur onesie and tried to smuggle him into the Natural History Museum. Read some of the reviews; in The Times here and Science here.
'Helen Pilcher takes on the unenviable task of describing how our species has been on a collision course, spanning roughly 300,000 years of history, with the rest of life on Earth. It shouldn't make for good reading but, mercifully, Pilcher is both very funny and very, very clever.'
GILLIAN BURKE, biologist and TV presenter.
'With warm wit and glorious pace, Life Changing delivers an eloquent commentary on this, the age of post-natural history. Expertly pulling together and detailing the work of hundreds of scientists around the world, Pilcher encourages us to ask timely questions about our role as stewards and curators of a planet struggling under our influence.'
JULES HOWARD, naturalist, science writer and author of Death on Earth.
'Helen Pilcher takes on the unenviable task of describing how our species has been on a collision course, spanning roughly 300,000 years of history, with the rest of life on Earth. It shouldn't make for good reading but, mercifully, Pilcher is both very funny and very, very clever.'
GILLIAN BURKE, biologist and TV presenter.
'With warm wit and glorious pace, Life Changing delivers an eloquent commentary on this, the age of post-natural history. Expertly pulling together and detailing the work of hundreds of scientists around the world, Pilcher encourages us to ask timely questions about our role as stewards and curators of a planet struggling under our influence.'
JULES HOWARD, naturalist, science writer and author of Death on Earth.
Also out in 2020, are these two beauties....
Mind Maps Biology is a celebration of the natural world. Great for those taking GCSE biology or anyone that is curious about Biology. Garden Experiments is a family book packed with outdoor activities designed to foster your inner scientist. |
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