| 1. |  | Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World
from Walker & Company
Customer Review:
Remember that old PBS series where connections were made between seemingly unrelated topics? This reminds me of the show ... great read of even better historical research. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss
from University Of Chicago Press
Price: $29.70
Customer Review:
Beautiful pictures that are breath taking! Perfect for anyone who loves the deep sea or who has ever been curious about it. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | The Story of Sushi: An Unlikely Saga of Raw Fish and Rice (P.S.)
from Harper Perennial
Price: $10.17
Customer Review:
As someone who loves eating sushi I found the book a bit depressing ... how could I have been so impolite at the sushi bar for so long? This book lifts the skirts and shares some of the manners we should all know about sushi-culture. I most enjoyed the little-known historical bits including what I... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 4. | ![]() | Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science
from Wadsworth Publishing Company
Customer Review:
I bought this book for my Oceanography class and compared to other Oceanography texts I've come across, this book is definitely more concise and better organized. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Eastern & Central North America (Peterson Field Guide Series)
from Houghton Mifflin
Price: $14.28
Customer Review:
By far the best guide for the amateur or professional. No other guide can come close to this one. No fluff, no wasted space. It's been around since 1958 - frequently updated and appended. I can't count how many copies I've acquired over the years. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals
from Free Press
Price: $10.20
Customer Review:
If you are interested in the environment and whales and support the fact that what the Japanese are doing by slaughtering whales is WRONG then you MUST read this book, I thought it was great !!! | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species
from TFH Publications
Price: $19.77
Customer Review:
I absolutely LOVED this book when I had my saltwater tank. It was invaluable for selecting the right fish for my set up. (Great detail on behavior, aggressiveness, space needs, whether or not compatible with coral, feeding needs, etc.) And the pictures can NOT be beat! Now that I am doing... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | The Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists Are Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Favorite Crustacean (P.S.)
from Harper Perennial
Price: $11.86
Customer Review:
I heard about this book on NPR, was interested, and promptly forgot about it for about a year before finding it on a random bookseller's table. I could not have been more pleased with Corson's book and have recommended it profusely. He weaves together two strands of lobster fandom: scientists... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | Watching Giants: The Secret Lives of Whales
from University of California Press
Price: $16.47
Customer Review:
Interesting stuff giving me a new appreciation of these gigantic creatures. I received this book as a gift and appreciate it more each time I pick it up. It is beautiful as well as informative. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | Grayson
from Harvest Books
Price: $10.40
Customer Review:
This short novel transported me, and I read it straight through without stopping. It is a sweet and moving story that reminds us how fragile and delicate our relationship with the natural world is. I've given this book as a gift many times, and everyone I've recommended it to has enjoyed it... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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