{"product_id":"the-secret-life-of-lobsters-how-fishermen-and-scientists-are-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-our-favorite-crustacean-isbn-9780060555597","title":"The Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists Are Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Favorite Crustacean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Lobster is served three ways in this fascinating book: by fisherman, scientist and the crustaceans themselves. . . . Corson, who worked aboard commercial lobster boats for two years, weaves together these three worlds. The human worlds are surely interesting; but they can’t top the lobster life on the ocean floor.”  — \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this intimate portrait of an\u003cbr\u003eisland lobstering community and an eccentric band of renegade biologists,\u003cbr\u003ejournalist Trevor Corson escorts the reader onto the slippery decks of fishing\u003cbr\u003eboats, through danger-filled scuba dives, and deep into the churning currents\u003cbr\u003eof the Gulf of Maine to learn about the secret undersea lives of lobsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis P.S.\u003cbr\u003eedition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author\u003cbr\u003einterviews, recommended reading, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Lobsters\u003c\/em\u003e, Trevor Corson opens a portal onto a fascinating underwater world. Fishermen, gourmets, and environmentalists alike take note -- the lobster is a strange and quirky creature, and proof positive that the ocean can be harvested responsibly.  One source—comprehensive—Lobster 101!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinda Greenlaw, bestselling author of The Lobster Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charmingly written, full of fascinating detail: a delight.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[An] intriguing and entertaining book....Fascinating, especially when [Corson] juxtaposes human behavior and descriptions of the social life of lobsters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Lobsters\u003c\/em\u003e is so full of fun and fascination that you’ll be almost embarrassed to think that for all these years all you ever knew about lobsters was how they taste. Lobsters do so many remarkable things that you just might conclude that the differences between people and lobsters are only skin deep. Prepare to awe your friends as you regale them with details from the depths—this book will make you seem a genius at your next summer lawn party.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Eye of the Albatross\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I believe that cooking is not only a craft but also a sacred art. When we choose to kill and cook a lobster, it can be a way of paying homage to the animal’s life. In \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Lobsters\u003c\/em\u003e, Trevor Corson teaches us that the lobster has its own mysterious habits, sensitivity, and sensibilities, and that it deserves our respect when we bring it to our table.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEric Ripert, executive chef and co-owner of Le Bernardin; author of A Return to Cooking and Le Bernardin Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lobster is served three ways in this fascinating book: by fisherman, scientist and the crustaceans themselves. . . . Corson, who worked aboard commercial lobster boats for two years, weaves together these three worlds. The human worlds are surely interesting; but they can’t top the lobster life on the ocean floor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Corson has fun with his material. The species has been well-served by his efforts.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Newsday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“By turns astonishing and humorous...\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Lobsters\u003c\/em\u003e is a rollicking oceanic odyssey punctuated by salt spray, melted butter, and predators lurking in the murky depths.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarion (OH) Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Corson serves up a savory blend of history and science along with a satisfying course of lobster and human behavior.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Corson] immediately captures and holds the reader’s attention as he explains how lobsters live in their coastal environment—as learned by scientists, as seen by himself.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fascinating story, blending science, politics and history...the writing is vivid.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book has something for everyone, from behavioral neuroscientists to those interested in the tensions between people who catch lobsters and people who want to preserve their habitat. . . . In the tradition of John McPhee. . . [Corson] seamlessly interweaves tales of lobster biology and ecology with ocean geology and geography, alternating these with sketches of lobstermen and scientists whose livelihoods and careers depend on understanding Homarius americanus.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEsther Sternberg, Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ultimately, this investigation into society, science and sustainability leaves a complex, satisfying taste in your mouth” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTime Out New York\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Corson has skillfully interwoven the biological and personal aspects of these much loved, tasty creatures into an informative and fascinating book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An affectionate account of the relationship between Homarus americanus, its rocky habitat, and the men and women who brave long days on temperamental seas to earn a livelihood. 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Treat yourself to this one—you won’t be sorry.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKingston Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I can highly recommend this book as one of the best things you can enjoy without melted butter.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural History magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Corson’s readable portrait braids scientific history with a fisherman’s view of a lobstering town, keeping one foot in the lab, one on the deck, and the other eight in the mysterious deep.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887604494565,"sku":"NP9780060555597","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060555597.jpg?v=1730227054","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-secret-life-of-lobsters-how-fishermen-and-scientists-are-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-our-favorite-crustacean-isbn-9780060555597","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}