by Eric Dinerstein (2005): Dinerstein takes us on an unlikely journey to conservation's frontiers, from the forests of Nepal to the Galapagos Islands to the plains of eastern Montana. The author emphasizes the importance of saving these unique landscapes and transforms them from simply a name on a map to an exhilarating destination populated by wondrous creatures. In every adventure, Dinerstein is joined by spirited scientists, activists, and volunteers who share his mission.