For almost 20 years, author and photographer Baaijens and her camels have been crisscrossing the deserts of Egypt and Sudan on a continuing journey of discovery. In this beautifully produced book, she shares her passion for the desert (and for camels) as well as a huge selection of her own color photographs. She also provides short profiles of seven scientists and explorers in whose footsteps she is following. In part a book about travel, Desert Songs is also about one woman's discovery of herself and her capabilities. This book should have wide appeal. Distributed in the U.S. by International Publishers Marketing (IPM). Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)