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Spirits of the Coast: Orcas in science, art and history
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Royal British Columbia Museum
ISBN-10
0772677689
ISBN-13
9780772677686
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8038816829
Product Key Features
Book Title
Spirits of the Coast : Orcas in Science, Art and History
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Animals / Marine Life, Animals / Mammals
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
34.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"In Spirits of the Coast ...orca experts, artists, storytellers, and Indigenous wisdom keepers issue an invitation to understand, celebrate, and come together to protect these marvelous marine mammals." --Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews, "This book is not just recalling the history of relationship between humans and orcas but is laying the groundwork for deciding, each of us, what that relationship could look like in the future." --Amy Reiswig, Focus on Victoria, "The authors take you on a magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life. Numerous perspectives that intertwine science, traditional knowledge and personal experiences reveal how strongly we're interconnected with these majestic, intelligent neighbours that live in the Salish Sea. The emerging picture shows how orcas are an integral part of human existence and fuels my personal and professional passion to do everything possible to help them thrive. These stories seamlessly make the reader a part of the orcas' history and fate." --Jay Ritchlin, Director General, BC and Western Canada, David Suzuki Foundation, "This 'literary and visual journey through past and possibility' is probably the best literary bargain you'll find this year. . . . It juxtaposes gorgeous photos with sketches, poetry, Indigenous stories and first-hand experiences and observations of experts." -- Pacific Yachting, "Its luminous, large-format pages offer everything from Haida storytelling to marine biology, all to show our too-often-ignored kinship with this astonishing animal." --Brian Lynch, Georgia Straight, "Anyone looking for an introduction to the history, science and cultural significance of the orca could do no better than to start here." --Daniel Francis, Ormsby Review, "This book is the perfect blend of science, history, art, folklore and culture. Orcas are a huge part of life on the west coast of Canada and Vancouver Island. The image of the Orca is ever-present. This book is a wonderful trip into the world of these magnificent creatures and what they have meant to us over time." --Charlotte Kinzie, Kinzie Things, "The book, which is both a history lesson and a proposal for the future, is packed with thoughtful insights, historical perspectives and traditional First Nations stories. It also visually shines, with a wide range of beautiful artwork and photography. It's that inclusion of visual storytelling that makes this book so accessible -- and a great addition to any coffee table or bookshelf." -- Vancouver Sun
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Table Of Content
Foreword Introduction SGaana sGaanagwa ? Diane Brown with Severn Cullis-Suzuki We Need Orcas More Than They Need Us ? David Suzuki A Bond Through Salmon, Language and Grandmothers ? Misty MacDuffee The Peace Treaty ? Rande Cook with Charlie Matilpi The Ocean People ? Martha Black The Two Brothers at Tiiaan ? Adam Bell with Marianne Ignace and Lawrence Bell Killer Whales of the Southern Hemisphere ? Jared Towers and Rebecca Wellard Killer Whales ? Ken Balcomb CAPTIVITY Killer Whale ?bill bisset Killer Whales I?ve Known ?Steve Huxter Learning to Love the Sea Wolves ?Jason M. Colby Swimming into Popular Culture ?Lorne Hammond Collecting Culture ?Gavin Hanke Beginnings ?Paul Spong Killer Whales Who Changed the World ?Mark Leiren-Young CONCIOUSNESS Orcie the Orca ? Oak and Orca School Learning to Live with Whales? Alex Morton J-35 ?Gary Geddes Luna the Lonely Political Whale ?Briony Penn Kinship ?Jess Housty Kakaw ìn ?Valeen Jules withPatti Frank andJulia Lucas Orcinus orca SKAAnaa ? Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas Artists' Statements Contributors Index
Synopsis
Long feared in Western cultures as "killer whales" and honored by Indigenous cultures as friends, family, or benefactors, orcas are complex social beings with culture and language of their own. With contributors ranging from Briony Penn to David Suzuki, Gary Geddes and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, this collection brings together diverse voices, young and old, to explore the magic, myths, and ecology of orcas. A literary and visual journey through past and possibility, Spirits of the Coast illustrates how these enigmatic animals have shaped us as much as our actions have impacted them, and provokes the reader to imagine the shape of our shared future., Spirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca. Long feared in settler cultures as "killer whales," and respected and honored by Indigenous cultures as friends, family, or benefactors, orcas are complex social beings with culture and language of their own. With contributors ranging from Briony Penn to David Suzuki, Gary Geddes and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, this collection brings together diverse voices, young and old, to explore the magic, myths, and ecology of orcas. A literary and visual journey through past and possibility, Spirits of the Coast illustrates how these enigmatic animals have shaped us as much as our actions have impacted them, and provokes the reader to imagine the shape of our shared future., An insightful collection exploring the plight, past and promise of the orca, powerful symbol of BC's wild coast and apex predator of all oceans., "A magnificent journey alongside orcas, bringing these beautiful creatures to life." --Jay Ritchlin, David Suzuki Foundation Spirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists, and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca. Long feared in settler cultures as "killer whales," and respected and honored by Indigenous cultures as friends, family, or benefactors, orcas are complex social beings with culture and language of their own. With contributors ranging from Briony Penn to David Suzuki, Gary Geddes and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, this collection brings together diverse voices, young and old, to explore the magic, myths, and ecology of orcas. A richly illustrated literary and visual journey through past and possibility, Spirits of the Coast illustrates how these enigmatic animals have shaped us as much as our actions have impacted them, and provokes the reader to imagine the shape of our shared future.
LC Classification Number
QL737.C432S59 2020
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- a***9 (188)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipping was very fast. The packaging was very good. It arrived in a box that was padded with bubble wrap. The game and manual were in like new condition. The game and manual matched as described in the pictures. The starting price was a good with manual. I was sure to make my bid at price I was comfortable with. Glad to know my bid won and going to a charity.