Inspiring and heartbreaking at turns, this terrific collection of 25 autobiographical essays gives the reader an insider's view into the study of eagles worldwide, many threatened and some near extinction. Often taking place in remote, dangerous, or challenging areas, the adventures encountered by the biologists studying the eagles are near-constant and their stories of studying the birds make for riveting reading. Comstock is an imprint of Cornell U. Press. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)