Pachter abbey (5 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Butterflies symbolize the fleeting beauty of life, transitions, and memories.Dr. Abbey Pachter is a nurse, a grandmother, and a savior of one very special butterfly, named Spot. She watches him eclipse, develop, and explore her living room, and each new phase of Spot's life broadens her own viewpoint of survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. In self-isolation from the dangers of a spreading illness, Abbey learns about the inner workings of a butterfly-what they eat, how they communicate, and what seems to bring them joy. This observation of life allows her to reflect on trends in evolution, medicine, and history. The echoes become apparent from her own life as a mother, a midwife, and a member of a broken society.In A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly, discover- The evolutionary similarities between insects and humans- Ripple effects in nature and evolution- Parallels in life as we cope with the global pandemic- The preciousness of every moment- True connection and intimacy among living creaturesOver the span of a few months, Abbey finds a new routine, a new purpose, and a new friend through caring for the special addition to her home. Read this fascinating narrative and witness the butterfly effect on one woman's life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Compelled by deep instinct and the curious mind of a retired nurse, scientist, midwife, and nascent naturalist, the author retrieves a too-late-to-migrate monarch caterpillar from a December ice storm. She decides to learn all she can to care for the butterfly that soon emerges in her home while the second winter of COVID-19 rages outdoors. Each day of its longer-than-expected life brings new observations, challenges, and rewards, which the author shares with the reader as journal entries.-How are butterflies and newborns alike -How and what will he eat How often -Does he sleep Where will he decide to roost -How long will he live There are bigger questions, too. What does it mean to age How do we care for our aging When do we stop What can foster a peaceful demise Read to discover fascinating details with easy-to-understand science. In A Monarch in Winter: Biography of a Butterfly, discoverThe evolutionary similarities between insects and humansRipple effects on nature and evolutionParallels in life as we cope with the global pandemicThe preciousness of every momentTrue connection and intimacy among living creaturesThe author creates a new routine, a new purpose, and a special relationship with a monarch butterfly during a few months of semi-isolation during COVID-19 in 2021.…