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Margaret D. Lowman is director of environmental initiatives and professor of biology and environmental studies at New College of Florida. Edward Burgess works for Environmental Defense in New York City. James Burgess is a member of the class of 2009 at Princeton University.
" Lowman ' s spirited tale of science and single parenting is inspirational. " -- Publishers Weekly
"Meg Lowman& nbsp; epitomizes& nbsp; the& nbsp; Earthwatch model of& nbsp; science and education, & nbsp; inspiring people to join her in the vital quest for sustainable solutions. Her eye for the details in nature, and the promise of inspired young minds, is as sharp as her scientific insights on the rainforest.& nbsp; Earthwatch is proud to have supported her efforts, and thrilled with the results." -- Ed Wilson, President & CEO of Earthwatch Institute
" Several cuts above many of her contemporaries; her passion for her profession, and her children, is both powerful and moving. "
& nbsp; "A lively, readable book that will help to educate a variety of readers about scientific research and processes in forest environments, as well as the importance of environmental conservation." -- Ellen Wohl, Colorado State University
"Meg Lowman epitomizes the Earthwatch model of science and education, inspiring people to join her in the vital quest for sustainable solutions. Her eye for the details in nature, and the promise of inspired young minds, is as sharp as her scientific insights on the rainforest. Earthwatch is proud to have supported her efforts, and thrilled with the results."--Ed Wilson, President & CEO of Earthwatch Institute
"Lowman's spirited tale of science and single parenting is inspirational."--"Publishers Weekly"
"The inspiring story of a woman who has been able to pursue her love of science, research, and conservation while raising children."--Laura Meyerson, University of Rhode Island
"Imagine if Tarzan and Jane had two boys and Jane were a scientist as well as mom, and you will understand the fascination of this stimulating, hard-to-put-down and personal account. A most engaging tale of how rich and exciting a scientific life can be." --Thomas Lovejoy, President, Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment
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