{"product_id":"9781921758126","title":"The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating","description":"Author: Bailey, Elisabeth Tova\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781921758126\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: The Text Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 31 Jan 2011\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Tova Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a \u003ci\u003eNeohelix albolabris\u003c\/i\u003e-a common woodland snail.\u003cbr\u003e While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of the interconnections between species and her own human place in the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e Intrigued by the snail's molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and mysterious courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, providing a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this overlooked and underappreciated small animal.\u003cbr\u003e Told with wit and grace, \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of a Wild Snail Eating\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable journey of survival and resilience, showing us how a small part of the natural world illuminates our own human existence.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48135675838622,"sku":"UBD-9781921758126","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781921758126.jpg?v=1786626728","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781921758126","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}