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When The Rains Come: A Naturalists Year In The Sonoran Desert
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Life In The Desert Is A Waiting Game: Waiting For Rain. And In A Year Of Drought, The Stakes Are Especially High.John Alcock Knows The Sonoran Desert Better Than Just About Anyone Else, And In This Book He Tracks The Changes He Observes In Plant And Animal Life Over The Course Of A Drought Year. Combining Scientific Knowledge With Years Of Exploring The Desert, He Describes The Variety Of Ways In Which The Wait For Rain Takes Placeand What Happens When It Finally Comes.The Desert Is A Land Of Five Seasons, Featuring Two Summershot, Dry Months Followed By Monsoonand Alcock Looks At The Changes That Take Place In An Entire Desert Community Over The Course Of All Five. He Describes What He Finds On Hikes In The Usery Mountains Near Phoenix, Where He Has Studied Desert Life Over Three Decades And Where Frequent Visits Have Enabled Him To Notice Effects Of Seasonal Variation That Might Escape A Casual Glance.Blending A Personal Perspective With Field Observation, Alcock Shows How Desert Ecology Depends Entirely On Rainfall. He Touches On A Wide Range Of Topics Concerning The Deserts Natural History, Noting The Response Of Saguaro Flowers To Heat And The Habits Of Predators, Whether Soaring Redtailed Hawk Or Tiny Horned Lizard. He Also Describes Unusual Aspects Of Insects That Few Desert Hikers Will Have Noticed, Such As The Disruptive Color Pattern Of Certain Grasshoppers That Is More Effective Than Most Camouflage.When The Rains Come Is Brimming With New Insights Into The Desert, From The Mating Behaviors Of Insects To Urban Sprawl, And Features Photographs That Document Changes In The Landscape As Drought Years Come And Go. It Brings Us The Desert In The Harshest Of Timesand Shows That It Is Still Teeming With Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When the Rains Come'? A: 'When the Rains Come' explores the life and ecology of the Sonoran Desert, focusing on the impact of rainfall and drought on plant and animal life throughout the year.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'When the Rains Come' is John Alcock, a naturalist with extensive knowledge of the Sonoran Desert.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'When the Rains Come' contains 288 pages, providing an in-depth look at desert ecology and natural history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'When the Rains Come' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'When the Rains Come' published? A: 'When the Rains Come' was published on April 17, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to desert ecology? A: Yes, 'When the Rains Come' combines scientific knowledge with personal observations, making it accessible for readers new to desert ecology.
- Q: Does the book include photographs? A: Yes, 'When the Rains Come' features photographs that document changes in the Sonoran Desert landscape over time.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition, suitable for reading and study.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about desert life? A: 'When the Rains Come' offers insights into mating behaviors of insects, seasonal variations, and the effects of urban sprawl on desert ecosystems.
- Q: Can I find information about specific desert species in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various desert species, including saguaro flowers and predators like the red-tailed hawk and horned lizard.