Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders Barbara Heller The Sacred Disease

The Sacred Disease

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Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders Barbara Heller The Sacred DiseaseBy: Lorna Gibson Published by MIT Press, 2026 04 28 <b>A renowned engineer and lifelong birder reveals the marvel of how birds workfrom the tips of their beaks to the sheen of their tailfeathers.<br> <br> With over 150 full color illustrations, a unique gift book for everyone from the avid birder to the bird beginner.< b><br><br>Consider feathers: They define birds wings, enabling flight. They insulate against cold. They repel water. They even control