Eugene Linden Livres

"In 1979, President Jimmy Carter was presented with the findings of scientists who had been investigating whether human activities might change the climate in harmful ways. "A wait-and-see policy may mean waiting until it is too late," their report said. They were right-but no one was listening. Four decades later, we are haunted by the consequences of this inattention, and the years of complacency, obfuscation and denialism that followed. Today, the staggering scale and scope of what we have done to the planet is impossible to ignore- the seasons of fire and flood have crossed into plain view"--Publisher's description

Exploring the impending challenges of global financial instability and environmental degradation, this book offers a stark and insightful analysis of the future. It delves into the interconnected crises that threaten human life and well-being, providing a compelling examination of the potential consequences we may face in the coming decades.

A pioneering work of environmental journalism that vividly depicts the people, animals and landscapes on the front lines of change's inexorable march. A species nearing extinction, a tribe losing centuries of knowledge, a tract of forest facing the first incursion of humans-how can we even begin to assess the cost of losing so much of our natural and cultural legacy? For forty years, environmental journalist and author Eugene Linden has traveled to the very sites where tradition, wildlands and the various forces of modernity collide. In The Ragged Edge of the World, he takes us from pygmy forests to the Antarctic to the world's most pristine rainforest in the Congo to tell the story of the harm taking place-and the successful preservation efforts-in the world's last wild places. The Ragged Edge of the World is a critical favorite, and was an editors' pick on Oprah.com.

The story features clever animal antics, showcasing a gorilla who cunningly auctions a lost key chain, an orangutan who escapes his enclosure by picking a lock, and two elephants who work together to avoid being returned to captivity. Each character displays intelligence and resourcefulness, highlighting themes of freedom and ingenuity in the animal kingdom.

Exploring the lessons of history, the book examines humanity's preparedness for climate change compared to past generations. It highlights the importance of understanding fast-evolving scientific insights and advocates for learning from historical experiences to avert potential disasters. Accompanied by illustrations, the narrative emphasizes the urgency of adapting our approaches to environmental challenges.

Autor na základě řady věrohodných vyprávění a svých bohatých zkušeností analyzuje různé „nadstandardní“ typy chování zvířat. Vybírá si tak malou, ale o to zajímavější část etologie: do jaké míry jsou různá zvířata schopna vlastního přemýšlení a uvědomění si sebe sama. Všímá si rovněž těch schopností, které jsou většinou uváděny jako čistě lidské, např. smyslu pro humor, znalosti hodnoty peněz, přátelství, vděku, lásky nebo naopak vypočítavosti, pomsty, zrady či smutku. Poutavě a humorně líčené krátké příběhy ze zoologických zahrad připomínají populární knihy Geralda Durrella.

Die beiden Elefanten Max und Patty im New Yorker Bronx-Zoo lieben Versteckspielen. Tagsüber versteckt der Wärter im Aussengehege Spielzeug. Abends werden die Dickhäuter mit Leckereien ins Elefantenhaus hereingelockt. Das passt Max und Patty jedoch gar nicht und sie erfinden ihr eigenes Spiel: Einer geht und holt sich sein Betthupferl, während die andere draußen wartet. Wenn er zurückkommt, geht sie rein - und so weiter zur Verzweiflung des Wärters.

Harley ist ein vietnamesisches Hängebauchschwein und zurzeit Therapeut in einer kalifornischen Klinik. Manchmal genügt schon ein kurzes 'Oink Oink'. Trauma-Patienten hilft das. Häufig sprechen sie besser auf Tiere als auf Menschen an. Der Journalist Eugene Linden (u. a. Time, National Geographic) hat viele unterhaltsame Geschichten aus dem Tierreich gesammelt und wirft ein neues Licht auf die Intelligenz und Gefühlswelt der Tiere.