{"product_id":"the-galapagos-islands-and-ecuador-your-essential-handbook-for-exploring-darwins-enchanted-islands-3rd-edition-9781594859175","title":"The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador: Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin's Enchanted Islands, 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cbr\u003e - All new full-color photos in this edition\u003cbr\u003e - New planning tips for one-, four-, and eight-day travel options\u003cbr\u003e - Includes new opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving, new amenities on various live-aboard outfits, and more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Galapagos Islands aren't a vacation destination for those wanting to sip umbrella drinks by the resort pool--which is exactly why \u003ci\u003eThe Galapagos Islands and Ecuador\u003c\/i\u003e continues to be a standard resource for inquisitive adventurers, nature lovers, and DIY travelers. This new 3rd edition packs in even more interesting and useful natural history and travel information, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Significant updates to all the major islands and visitor sites; the number of sites has nearly doubled in recent years\u003cbr\u003e - Newly updated and expanded maps\u003cbr\u003e - New photography tips for digital equipment and process\u003cbr\u003e - New detailed chapter on visiting Quito and mainland Ecuador, featuring primary ecological and historical areas in the Andean highlands, rainforests, and coastal areas\u003cbr\u003e - New discussion on how the islands are now a \"living laboratory\" of global warming, including how wildlife is being affected by changes in food sources \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Marylee Stephenson brings to her guidebook the perspective of a dedicated birder and naturalist, skilled photographer and experienced traveler (who has made no fewer than ten visits to the Galapagos Islands). This concise handbook is a superb introduction to the biological wonderland made famous by the writings of Darwin.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --Donovan Thomas, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences (Retired), University of Windsor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephenson, Marylee:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - When not traveling in the Galapagos Islands or dreaming of it, \u003cstrong\u003eMARYLEE STEPHENSON\u003c\/strong\u003e has her own consulting business as a program evaluator and social policy researcher. She live in Vancouver, B.C.","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50421135638802,"sku":"9781594859175","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_85816ef1-efbd-4a24-bd07-958a0917c0f3.jpg?v=1729502644","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-galapagos-islands-and-ecuador-your-essential-handbook-for-exploring-darwins-enchanted-islands-3rd-edition-9781594859175","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}