As a zoologist and a geologist, Aitchison is more than qualified to write about the desert paradises known as the islands of the Sea of Cortez, while his skill with photography adds another
dimension to the text. Richly illustrated with high quality images, this biogeographical guide book introduces the oft overlooked islands by exploring both the forces that created them and the
rare and unique plants and animals that call them home. Aitchison also discusses some of the ecological challenges faced in the region, including overfishing, mining operations, and other
ever-present problems caused by humans, namely garbage and waste. This work contains a bibliography, but no subject index. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
