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A Field Guide to the North American Family

Author : Garth Risk Hallberg
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101874950

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A Field Guide to the North American Family by Garth Risk Hallberg Pdf

The very first work of fiction by the best-selling, acclaimed author of City on Fire--his piercingly beautiful treasure box of a novella about two families in the suburbs, now in a newly designed full-color edition For years, the Hungates and the Harrisons have coexisted peacefully in the same Long Island neighborhood, enjoying the pleasures and weathering the pitfalls of their suburban habitat. But when the patriarch of one family dies unexpectedly, the survivors face a stark imperative: adapt or face extinction. In sixty-three interlinked vignettes and striking accompanying photographs, the novella cuts multiple paths--which can be reconstructed in any order--through the lives of its richly imagined characters. Part art object, part Choose Your Own Adventure, A Field Guide to the North American Family is an innovative and deeply personal look at the ties that bind, as well as a poignant meditation on connection in a fragmented world.

The Field Guide to the North American Teenager

Author : Ben Philippe
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062824134

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The Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe Pdf

William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner! A hilarious YA contemporary realistic novel about a witty Black French Canadian teen who moves to Austin, Texas, and experiences the joys, clichés, and awkward humiliations of the American high school experience—including falling in love. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, When Dimple Met Rishi, and John Green. Norris Kaplan is clever, cynical, and quite possibly too smart for his own good. A Black French Canadian, he knows from watching American sitcoms that those three things don’t bode well when you are moving to Austin, Texas. Plunked into a new high school and sweating a ridiculous amount from the oppressive Texas heat, Norris finds himself cataloging everyone he meets: the Cheerleaders, the Jocks, the Loners, and even the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Making a ton of friends has never been a priority for him, and this way he can at least amuse himself until it’s time to go back to Canada, where he belongs. Yet against all odds, those labels soon become actual people to Norris…like loner Liam, who makes it his mission to befriend Norris, or Madison the beta cheerleader, who is so nice that it has to be a trap. Not to mention Aarti the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, who might, in fact, be a real love interest in the making. But the night of the prom, Norris screws everything up royally. As he tries to pick up the pieces, he realizes it might be time to stop hiding behind his snarky opinions and start living his life—along with the people who have found their way into his heart.

A Field Guide to the North American Family

Author : Garth Risk Hallberg
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101874967

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A Field Guide to the North American Family by Garth Risk Hallberg Pdf

The very first work of fiction by the best-selling, acclaimed author of City on Fire--his piercingly beautiful treasure box of a novella about two families in the suburbs, now in a newly designed full-color edition For years, the Hungates and the Harrisons have coexisted peacefully in the same Long Island neighborhood, enjoying the pleasures and weathering the pitfalls of their suburban habitat. But when the patriarch of one family dies unexpectedly, the survivors face a stark imperative: adapt or face extinction. In sixty-three interlinked vignettes and striking accompanying photographs, the novella cuts multiple paths--which can be reconstructed in any order--through the lives of its richly imagined characters. Part art object, part Choose Your Own Adventure, A Field Guide to the North American Family is an innovative and deeply personal look at the ties that bind, as well as a poignant meditation on connection in a fragmented world.

The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

Author : Matt Kracht
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781452177397

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht Pdf

National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

A Field Guide to the North American Family

Author : Garth Risk Hallberg
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1784707449

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A Field Guide to the North American Family by Garth Risk Hallberg Pdf

From the author of the New York Times bestseller City on Fire A Granta Best of Young American Novelist 2017 'A young author of boundless and unflagging talents' New York Times We can all agree on this much, Marnie thought: nobody saw the Hungate divorce coming. In the privacy of her own mind, she saw them as the last of a dying breed, the Great American Family. Two families - the Hungates and the Harrisons - live side by side in Long Island, New York. They lead charmed lives: good jobs in the city, weekends by the pool, cheerleading practice after school and backyard barbecues in the summer. But within these lives lie hundreds of little deceptions. Told through a mix of photographs and words, this is a dazzlingly inventive depiction of two families falling apart and coming together and the thousand different truths of the American Dream.

Representing the Contemporary North American Family

Author : Sophie Chapuis,Marie Moreau
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781527573437

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Representing the Contemporary North American Family by Sophie Chapuis,Marie Moreau Pdf

The rise in individualism and the growing liberalism of family law may be seen as potential threats to the family as a unit. Currently, defenders of traditional family models are being forced to accept a more fluid definition of family as an intrinsic heterogeneous unit. Central to this book is the idea that the family, as a social unit around which society is structured, still plays a pivotal role in North America. States, courts, and political parties have had to address the major mutations of the family landscape in the last decades. The family is instrumental in reorganizing communities in migration contexts, and is a key component of political strategies. The way family is staged in the press, on social media, and in TV shows, reflects the fast-changing patterns and new realities of North American families, and offers alternatives to hegemonic representations of normative families. It also ranks high among current literary obsessions since it is the privileged receptacle for contemporary anxieties and operates both as an ideal retreat or an alienating space. The proliferation of family narratives, in their ever-shifting forms, reveals that family has boundless potential for fiction, and continues to run deep in the North American imaginary. This book gathers together approaches that range from field study, sociology, politics, media studies and literature. The contributions here show the centrality of the family both as an individual unit and as social, political, legal, and fictional constructs.

A Field Guide to Warblers of North America

Author : Jon Lloyd Dunn,Kimball Garrett
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0395783216

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A Field Guide to Warblers of North America by Jon Lloyd Dunn,Kimball Garrett Pdf

Describes sixty species of North American warblers.

The Field Guide to North American Monsters

Author : W. Haden Blackman
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PSU:000033410920

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The Field Guide to North American Monsters by W. Haden Blackman Pdf

This unique field guide draws on modern sightings, folklore, urban legends, and mythology to give novices all they need to begin a fearless foray into the world of monsterology. 75 photos.

Fandex Family Field Guides: Birds

Author : Michael W. Robbins
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1998-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761113975

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Fandex Family Field Guides: Birds by Michael W. Robbins Pdf

The world of birds at your fingertips: a Fandex field guide of full-color images and facts, in a die-cut card deck. The ultimate family reference for birders and backyard nature lovers. These 50 individually die-cut cards feature full-color illustrations, plus hundreds of intriguing facts, stories, statistics, and trivia about North American birds. The images are large, the details sharp, the colors bright. Each die-cut profile is unmistakable - it's like having the real bird in your own hand. There are instantly accessible details about each bird's habitat, range, diet, nest, eggs and conservation status, as well as appearance, habitats and even song pattern, Plus "pigeon milk" and the Indigo Bunting's ability to navigate by starlight, how the Killdeer fakes injury to distract predators, and Benjamin Franklin's surprising nominee for America's national bird. - 50 individually die-cut cards - Full color throughout - Knowledge at your fingertips - For the whole family

Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America

Author : Eric R. Eaton,Kenn Kaufman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0618153101

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Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America by Eric R. Eaton,Kenn Kaufman Pdf

A comprehensive guide to the insects of North America contains information--including life histories, behaviors, and habitats--on every major group of insects found north of Mexico.

Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition

Author : Karl B. McKnight,Joseph R. Rohrer,Kirsten McKnight Ward,Kent H. McKnight
Publisher : Peterson Field Guides
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780544236110

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Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition by Karl B. McKnight,Joseph R. Rohrer,Kirsten McKnight Ward,Kent H. McKnight Pdf

A new approach to identifying mushrooms based on five key features that can be observed while in the field. Toadstools, truffles, boletes and morels, witches' butter, conks, corals, puffballs and earthstars: mushrooms are both mysterious and ecologically essential. They can also be either delicious or deadly. Thousands of different species of mushrooms appear across North America in the woods, backyards, and in unexpected corners. Learning to distinguish them is a rewarding challenge for a naturalist or chef. Covering most of the common edible and poisonous species readers are likely to encounter, this portable-sized field guide takes a new, simple approach to the method of mushroom identification based on key features that do not require a microscope or technical vocabulary. In addition to the watercolors from the original edition, hundreds more illustrations have been added. These paintings make use of the limited space available in a field guide and focus on the distinguishing details of each species, thereby serving as an ideal tool for beginner and intermediate mycologists alike.

A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of Northwest South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), with Supplementary Notes on Herbaceous Taxa

Author : Alwyn H. Gentry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 895 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226289435

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A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of Northwest South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), with Supplementary Notes on Herbaceous Taxa by Alwyn H. Gentry Pdf

To understand almost any part of the tropical rain forest's fabulously complex web of life, one must first learn to identify a bewildering array of plants. Alwyn Gentry's landmark book, completed just before his tragic death in 1993, is the only field guide to the nearly 250 families of woody plants in the most species-rich region of South America. As a consummate field researcher, Gentry designed this guide to be not just comprehensive, but also easy to use in rigorous field conditions. Unlike many field guides, which rely for their identifications on flowers and fruits that are only present during certain seasons, Gentry's book focuses on characters such as bark, leaves, and odor that are present year-round. His guide is filled with clear illustrations, step-by-step keys to identification, and a wealth of previously unpublished data. All biologists, wildlife managers, conservationists, and government officials concerned with the tropical rain forests will need and use this field guide. Alwyn Gentry was one of the world's foremost experts on the biology of tropical plants. He was senior curator at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and was a member of Conservation International's interdisciplinary Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) team, which inventories the biodiversity of the most threatened tropical areas. From 1967 to 1993 he collected more than 80,000 plant specimens, many of them new to science.

A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America

Author : Steven Foster,James A. Duke
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0395988144

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A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America by Steven Foster,James A. Duke Pdf

At a time when interest in herbs and natural medicine has never been higher, the second edition of this essential guide shows how to identify more than 500 healing plants. 300+ color photos.

Trees of North America

Author : Christian Frank Brockman
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Trees
ISBN : 9781582380926

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Trees of North America by Christian Frank Brockman Pdf

Presents a handbook for the identification of over five hundred species of trees by illustration and text.

Edible Wild Plants

Author : Thomas S. Elias,Peter A. Dykeman
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1402767153

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Edible Wild Plants by Thomas S. Elias,Peter A. Dykeman Pdf

Presents a season-by-season guide to the identification, harvest, and preparation of more than two hundred common edible plants to be found in the wild.