Terry Maple has had a remarkable career as a psychology professor and director of 2 different zoos. He changed Zoo Atlanta from one of the worst in the country to one of the best, bringing giant pandas to Atlanta and developing a world-class gorilla exhibit with a thriving population of reproducing gorillas. On the occasion of Terry's 65th birthday we announced a Festschrift for Terry. A Festschrift is a volume that that honors a respected academic. It can be composed of a variety of contributed papers and essays that in some way reflect on the honorees contributions to his scholarly field. This Festschrift reflects the stories of some of the many people who have been impacted by Terry througout his career.

Celebrating the Career of Terry L. Maple: A Festschrift

Science & Math

Hoff, Michael P

Biological Sciences

Red Leaf Press

Professor in the Zoo presents a vision for future zoos and aquariums based on the author's forty years of experience as a zoological leader and a university scholar. Dr. Terry L. Maple was the reform CEO of Zoo Atlanta where he transformed the zoo into one of the most innovative zoos in the world. Dr. Maple is known worldwide for his advocacy of empirical, ethical zoos where the welfare of the animals is the first priority. His research on the construct of wellness has provided opportunities to design zoos of exceptional quality where animals are encouraged to thrive. Dr. Maple is the coauthor of Zoo Animal Welfare (Springer 2013), Gorilla Behavior (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1982), the author of Saving the Giant Panda (Longstreet, 2000), and the co-editor of Ethics on the Ark (Smithsonian, 1995). He is the founding editor of the journal Zoo Biology and a former Chair of the board for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Dr. Maple is Elizabeth S. Watts Professor of Conservation &amp; Behavior Emeritus at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Director Emeritus of Zoo Atlanta, and Professor in Residence at the Jacksonville Zoo &amp; Gardens. He is currently affiliated with Florida Atlantic University and the University of North Florida. At Emory University, Georgia Tech, and Florida Atlantic University, he supervised 31 doctoral-level students, many of whom are working in North American zoos. An expert on the psychobiology of nonhuman primates, he and his students have authored more than 250 scholarly publications. He is an elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association of Psychological Science. He was educated at the University of the Pacific, the University of Stockholm, and the University of California at Davis. He is a leadership consultant to aquariums, zoos, and other non-profit institutions and currently resides on Amelia Island in Florida.

Professor in the Zoo: Designing the Future for Wildlife in Human Care

Biographies & Memoirs

Maple, Terry L.

Alvez, Dr. Mario

Historical

My First History of Canada was first published in 1958 and used extensively in libraries and schools at the time. Recently it was revised and updated - with a new chapter bringing Canada's story up to the present. Its fine narrative style brings to life the events and people of the past. 
It includes Questions and Answers for each chapter and a detailed Index. The original illustrations and maps were retained.

My First History of Canada

Dickie, Donalda

Children's Books

Twelve Blades in Contempt (Epic of Egaisha)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Darrett, Jorden

Fantasy

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