Dor, Galia. Dolphins: Their Natural History, Behavior and Unique Relationship With Human Beings.DOR Dor or Dora, Canaanite seaport, ancient Palestine (modern Israel), N of Caesarea Palestinae. It was never a Jewish city but rather a Phoenician outpost. It was rebuilt by the Romans; still visible are the ruins of a temple and a theater. , Galia. Dolphins; their natural history, behavior and unique relationship with human beings. Astrolog. 192p. illus. c2004. 9-6549-4185-6. $21.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. * To call this comprehensive is just to hint at to allude to lightly, indirectly, or cautiously. See also: Hint the subject coverage of this beautiful book. Dor studied at the Dolphin Reef Lab in Eilat, Israel and has a desire to promote the well being of animals. She discusses everything imaginable pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to dolphins, from their evolution, biology, behavior and intelligence to their ecology and human relationships. Every species of dolphin is pictured and described. Delightful inclusions are three chapters on past and present mythology and spirituality related to dolphins. The cover and layout design are pleasing and simple with lots of full-color photos and illustrations. The book includes a glossary and appendix. A detailed table of contents somewhat makes up for the lack of an index. Ann Hart, Trustee, Juniata County Lib., Mifflintown, PA |
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