Trevor Cox hunts for the sonic wonders of our planet and enjoys the sources of exotic sounds - creaking glaciers, whispering galleries, stalactite organs, musical roads, the unearthly voices of bearded seals and a Mayan pyramid that chirps like a bird. Drawing on archaeology, brain science, biology and design, Cox explains how sound is shaped and modified by our environment, how our bodies respond to unusual sounds, and how these mysterious wonders reveal the surprising dynamics of sound in everyday settings, from the bedroom to the opera house. . Each of us can become an excellent listener if we “open our ears” to the magnificent acoustic polyphony. “This book is about the psychology and neurobiology of sound from the perspective of a physicist and acoustic engineer... Hearing plays a very important role in our perception of the world. “I hope to show how we can filter information from the world around us differently, eliminate our over-reliance on vision, and demonstrate how this shift in focus can deepen our understanding and enjoyment of the spaces we inhabit.” (Trevor Cox)