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Title: Whales, Termites and Dragons: Adventures on Volunteer Expeditions
Author: Frank Perkins
Category: Travel, Nature, Science
Price: $19.95
Language: English
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Number of Pages: 336
ISBN Number: 0-9648512-1-0
Publication Date: Nov, 2004
Website: www.FrankPerkins.com
Email: oakpublishing@cs.com |
About this Book: |
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Join the author as he:
Chases whales in a tiny inflatable boat in the Indian Ocean
Faces a charging elephant in Zimbabwe
Eats roasted grubs in Papua New Guinea
Takes tea with a Gabbra tribesman in his hut in Kenya.
Learn how you too can experience the world in a new way as a volunteer on a research expedition.
As a volunteer you can:
Learn more about whales, termites, dragons and other things;
Experience faraway places from a new perspective;
Develop new skills;
Meet interesting people.
The book includes 18 maps and 51 color photographs.
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About the Author: |
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Frank Perkins is a retired electronic engineer who has been on 25 volunteer expeditions in 21 countries, has fished in 23 countries and photographed in 70.
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Book Review: |
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In this book, Frank shares his insights into the volunteer experience and the adventures inherent in scientific research with good humor, honesty, and a sense of wonder. The world needs volunteers like Frank. I hope this book will inspire you to embark on an adventure of your own.
Roger Bergen, Presiden,t Earthwatch Institute
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Order/Contact Info: |
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Oakpublishing@cs.com
www.FrankPerkins.com
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