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"This is a beautifully illustrated and informative introduction to the life of Galápagos. It's just the book to get the overall picture, and to use as a guide if the reader is fortunate enough to visit this amazing archipelago."-- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University, and author of Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth

"I'm often asked by people who are traveling to the Galápagos Islands what book they should read before going. I finally have a good answer. John Hess's book is not just beautifully written. It features spectacular photography--informed by the trained eye of a superb evolutionary biologist--and these images bring the magical plants and animals of this unique archipelago to life."-- Jeffrey P. Bonner, President and CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo, and author of Sailing with Noah: Stories from the World of Zoos

"I found the book to be a delight to read, as it brought back so many memories of a place where I worked hard and long, but haven't visited in over a decade. This book will serve to both stimulate folks to visit those islands and remind them of what a special visit they had. It was fun to read, and the pictures are spectacular!"-- John R. Faaborg, Professor of Biological Sciences and author of Ornithology: An Ecological Approach

"Going to the Galapagos is a magical experience. You walk in history, science, and a spiritual connection with other species. No book has captured that sense of magic for me--until now. John Hess' photos are breathtaking, and his words are thoughtful, insightful, and whimsical. Even handling the book and feeling the pages makes you feel good. This is a book for anyone who likes animals, birds, nature, humor, science, and...yes...magic." -- Jeanne Kern, author of Trips and Whales and Puppy dog tales (as Jeanne Bruce )

Hess & Friends

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Released by the University of Missouri Press: April 27, 2009	The natives are restless
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"This is a beautifully illustrated and informative introduction to the life of Galápagos. It's just the book to get the overall picture, and to use as a guide if the reader is fortunate enough to visit this amazing archipelago."-- Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University, and author of Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth "I'm often asked by people who are traveling to the Galápagos Islands what book they should read before going. I finally have a good answer. John Hess's book is not just beautifully written. It features spectacular photography--informed by the trained eye of a superb evolutionary biologist--and these images bring the magical plants and animals of this unique archipelago to life."-- Jeffrey P. Bonner, President and CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo, and author of Sailing with Noah: Stories from the World of Zoos "I found the book to be a delight to read, as it brought back so many memories of a place where I worked hard and long, but haven't visited in over a decade. This book will serve to both stimulate folks to visit those islands and remind them of what a special visit they had. It was fun to read, and the pictures are spectacular!"-- John R. Faaborg, Professor of Biological Sciences and author of Ornithology: An Ecological Approach "Going to the Galapagos is a magical experience. You walk in history, science, and a spiritual connection with other species. No book has captured that sense of magic for me--until now. John Hess' photos are breathtaking, and his words are thoughtful, insightful, and whimsical. Even handling the book and feeling the pages makes you feel good. This is a book for anyone who likes animals, birds, nature, humor, science, and...yes...magic." -- Jeanne Kern, author of Trips and Whales and Puppy dog tales (as Jeanne Bruce ) *Hess & Friends*	April 22 - * Book Launch * 7pm - Gallery of Art & Design University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ May 10 - Book signing & Comments 3-6pm - Borders in Boulder Boulder, CO 80301 June 1 - Interview - KCUR-FM 10-11am - The Walt Bodine Show June 6 - Book signing 3-6pm - Plaza Barnes & Noble Kansas City, MO June 11- Program & book signing 9:30am - Trails Reginal Library Warrensburg, MO June 25- Program & book signing 7-9pm - Linda Hall Science Library Kansas City, MO June 27 - Book signing 1-4pm - Hastings Books Warrensburg, MO June 30 - Program & book signing 7pm - St. Louis County Library St. Louis, MO July 7 - Seminar 2pm - Los Alamos National Laboratory 7pm - Program & book signing Bradbury Science Museum Los Alamos, NM July 30 - Program & book signing 7pm - Author's night Estacada Library Estacada, OR July 31 - Program 7pm - Portland Audubon Society Portland, OR August 5 - Book signing 7:30pm - Elliott Bay Bookstore Seattle, WA August 13 - Program & book signing 7pm - Lincoln Wachiska Audubon Lincoln, NE October 2-4 - Missouri Literary Festival Springfield, MO