Janine M. Benyus
Janine M. Benyus is an American natural sciences writer, innovation consultant, and author. Benyus graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with degrees in natural resource management and english literature/writing. Benyus teaches interpretive writing, lectures at the University of Montana, and works towards restoring and protecting wild lands. She serves on a number of land use committees in her rural county, and is president of Living Education, a nonprofit dedicated to place-based living and learning. Biomimicry Benyus has authored six books on biomimicry, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In this book she develops the basic thesis that human beings should consciously emulate nature's genius in their designs. In 1998, Benyus co-founded the Biomimicry Guild, the Innovation Consultancy, which helps innovators learn from and emulate natural models in order to design sustainable products, processes, and policies that create conditions conducive to life. She is also President of the The Biomimicry Institute, a non-profit organization whose mission is to naturalize biomimicry in the culture by promoting the transfer of ideas, designs, and strategies from biology to sustainable human systems design. Authored works Biomimicry : Innovation Inspired by Nature by Janine M. Benyus, Sept. 1, 1997, (ISBN 0-06-053322-6) Beastly Behaviors: A Zoo Lover's Companion by Janine M. Benyus and Juan Carlos Barbery (1990-now WL VA) (Oct 1993) (ISBN 0-201-62482-6) Northwoods Wildlife: A Watcher's Guide to Habitats by Janine M. Benyus (Jul 1989) (ISBN 1-55971-003-9) The Secret Language & Remarkable Behavior of Animals by Janine M. Benyus and Juan Carlos Barberis (Jan 10, 1998) (ISBN 1-57912-036-9) The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern United States by Janine M. Benyus (Jun 15, 1989) (ISBN 0-671-65908-1) Wildlife in the upper Great Lakes Region a Community Profile (SuDoc A 13.78:NC-301) by Janine M. Benyus (1992) Christmas Tree Pest Manual by Janine M Benyus (Jan 1, 1983) Awards and honors Women of Discovery Award (2006), WINGS WorldQuest Rachel Carson Environmental Ethics Award Lud Browman Award for Science Writing Science Writing in Society Journalism Award Barrows and Heinz Distinguished Lectureships Design Futures Council Senior Fellow [edit]See also
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A noted outdoors expert and an acclaimed illustrator have banded together to create a stunning picture of the wildlife in the eastern half of the United States. Complete with observation tips.
This lovely field guide is a complete reference to the wildlife of the western United States. It uses a habitat-first approach for locating animals as well as a stalking and obeservation guide. 69 illustrations.
Illustrations by Juan Carlos Barberis * The definitive inquiry into the secret communication and behavior of animals for animal-lovers of all ages. * The behavior and body language of animals such as the Giant Panda, Gray Wolf, Nile Crocodile, Plains Zebra, African Elephant and Bald Eagle are brought to life through 200 illustrations. * Organized just the way exhibits are set up at the zoo, the te
Divided into 18 different types of wetlands, forests and open spaces, each a habitat for specific clusters of wildlife. Illustrated. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Repackaged with a new afterword, this "valuable and entertaining" ( New York Times Book Review ) book explores how scientists are adapting nature's best ideas to solve tough 21st century problems. Biomimicry is rapidly transforming life on earth. Biomimics study nature's most successful ideas over the past 3.5 million years, and adapt them for human use. The results are revolutionizing how materia
Beastly Behaviors: A Zoo Lover's Companion : What Makes Whales Whistle, Cranes Dance, Pandas Turn Somersaults, and Crocodiles Roar : A Watcher's Gui
by Janine M. Benyus
Rating: 3.4 ⭐
Describes courtship displays, parenting, and social interaction
After 3.8 billions of years of innovation and testing, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to thriving here on earth.What if revolutionary solutions to the worldas most vexing challenges had already been solved, but were hidden in obscure journals, known only to a few scientists? What if we could free this information, publicize it widely, and allow it to unleash the en
Unlock the secrets behind the behavior of the world's most fascinating creatures-from the Adélie penguin to the plains zebra to the giant panda-in this wonderfully written, beautifully illustrated book.In The Secret Language of Animals , biologist Janine Benyus takes us inside the animal kingdom and shows us the whys and the hows behind the distinctive behavior of creatures great and s
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Christmas tree pest manual / Janine M. Benyus. 1983 [Leather Bound]
by Janine M. Benyus
Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2022 with the help of original edition published long back [1983]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as pe
Christmas tree pest manual
by Janine M. Benyus