Customer Review: How lucky we are that there are humans who dedicate their time/life to bridging the gaps to understanding the differences (and similarities) between species. My regret... is: not meeting Alex. I believe Irene's book is the next best thing.
Customer Review: Animals have magnificent powers of communication. I'm convinced of it. We humans just have not taken the time to ask them questions. All too often we treat all animals as livestock, here on earth as decorations or food. Again and again I've seen people make amazing communications with their pets,... more info
Customer Review: A quick read about a fascinating bird and his trainer. I wanted more from the author, but what she presents is worth the time. She is, after all, an academic and some of that shows in this book. I want to know about her follow up work. If Alex was representative, wonderful as he was, he should have... more info
Alex Studies: Cognitive and Communicative Abilities of Grey Parrots
from Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999. 1st Printing. x+[2]+434+[2]pp. Turquoise cloth with gilt spine lettering. A near fine copy in lightly worn pictorial dust jacket. 1 pound 14 ounces = 870 grams. 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches = 23.8 x 16 x 3cm. eng.
