Bird Is The Word

Author : Gary H. Meiter
Publisher : McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1935778420

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Bird Is the Word by Gary H. Meiter Pdf

More than 900 species of birds are known from North America, an avifauna made up of native year-round residents and seasonal migrants, modestly enhanced by introduced exotics and neighboring vagrants. Bird Is the Word is an unequalled compilation of the names of almost 800 of those birds and the record of how, when, where, and by whom those names were created and became parts of the history and science of North America's avifauna. This book is made up of three parts. Part I provides an introduction to the discovery and recording of North American birds by Europeans and to the scope and structure of avian taxonomy. Part II, which consists of 26 chapters and makes up most of the book, is devoted to the names of the individual species and the historical and cultural context of those names. Part III includes three appendixes, the largest of which introduces more than a hundred naturalists and other persons who participated searching for, finding, recording, naming, describing, or illustrating the birds of North America. Bird Is the Word is a rich, and readily accessible, collection of information about finding and naming the birds of North America. It is much more than a reference book; it is a journey of discovery that will enrich the reader's birding experience.

Author : Nicola Davies
Publisher : Graffeg
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : Birds in art
ISBN : 1912050579

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The Word Bird by Nicola Davies Pdf

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children's book author Nicola Davies. Learn how to draw birds of all shapes and sizes, including tiny hummingbirds and enormous ostriches, with full instructions on how to draw these animals by illustrator Abbie Cameron and lots of fun facts on all the animals by Nicola Davies.

Author : Rita Gray
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780544105805

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Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray Pdf

In this nonfiction picture book for young readers, we learn just why the mother nesting bird stays quiet and still while sitting on her eggs. Shh. . . .

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Random House
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307477729

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Pdf

Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age—and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (“I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare”) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned. Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity.”—James Baldwin From the Paperback edition.

Author : Djatmika ,Riyadi Santosa ,Tri Wiratno ,Fitria Akhmerti Primasita ,Dyah Ayu Nila Khrisna
Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781631902673

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ICCoLLiC 2020 by Djatmika ,Riyadi Santosa ,Tri Wiratno ,Fitria Akhmerti Primasita ,Dyah Ayu Nila Khrisna Pdf

ICCoLLIC is an international conference hosted by the English Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret. This conference is arranged to become an annual conference making room for scholars and practitioners in the area of communication, language, literature, and culture to share their thoughts, knowledge, and recent researches in the field of study.

Author : David Booth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : English language
ISBN : NYPL:33433070243492

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An Analytical Dictionary of the English Language, in which the Words are Explained in the Order of Their Natural Affinity, Independent of Alphabetical Arrangement ... by David Booth Pdf

Author : David BOOTH (Author of the Analytical Dictionary.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1835
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017612265

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An Analytical Dictionary of the English Language in which the words are explained in the order of their natural affinity, independent of alphabetical arrangement, and the signification of each is traced from its etymology ... To which are added, an introduction, containing a new grammar of the language, and an alphabetical index, etc. vol. 1 by David BOOTH (Author of the Analytical Dictionary.) Pdf

Author : Diane Grindol,Tom Roudybush
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780470326220

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Teaching Your Bird to Talk by Diane Grindol,Tom Roudybush Pdf

From two noted experts-the first in-depth book on teaching your bird to talk Teaching a bird to talk isn't as difficult as it may seem. In this easy-to-follow guide, avian experts Diane Grindol and Tom Roudybush reveal how you can communicate with your parrot far beyond "hello" and, in turn, understand what your bird is trying to communicate to you. Teaching Your Bird to Talk compiles an impressive amount of background, training, and research regarding bird vocalizations, walking you step by step through the behavioral mechanics of training parrots to talk (as well as starlings, mynahs, and other birds). Whether you want your bird to mimic words, talk on cue, or have some understanding of what you are saying, this guide shows you the type of training you need to do with your bird. The book also takes a close look at the work of Dr. Irene Pepperberg-the world's foremost authority in the field of parrot intelligence and trainer of Alex the African Grey Parrot. * Identifies which species of bird are likely to talk and which aren't * Explores field research on regional languages and dialects of parrots in the wild * Features true stories from owners of talking birds * Explains how to handle problems with vocal parrots, such as screaming and using inappropriate language * Offers tips on feeding and housing birds, and finding an avian veterinarian

Author : Meg Mathews
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780593129371

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The New Hot by Meg Mathews Pdf

“A sassy, accurate, and enormously helpful romp through the midlife transition known as menopause . . . I highly recommend it to all women who want to embrace all the possibilities offered by this change, including vibrant health, a sense of humor, a renewed sense of purpose, and the best sex of your life.”—Christiane Northrup, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wisdom of Menopause Brit-pop icon and outspoken menopause ambassador Meg Mathews refused to move quietly into this stage of midlife. Rejecting the idea that we should live in fear, suffer silently, or medicate ourselves unnecessarily through this natural hormonal shift, Mathews set out to get answers and advice from the medical establishment, alternative therapists, and her many friends in the midst of “the change.” When she launched the Megs Menopause website, it quickly became the trending online destination for pre- and menopausal women all over the world. The New Hot is her no-holds-barred guide to menopause, designed to empower and entertain in equal measure, including: • The latest information about hormone therapy and bioidentical hormone therapy • Her best tips and techniques for coping with menopausal symptoms (There are officially thirty-four possible symptoms; Mathews has personally dealt with thirty-two!) • Dishy, girlfriend-to-girlfriend advice about what to really expect when you’re aging Honest, stylish, and informative, The New Hot will help you take on menopause—and keep you sense of self, style, and humor intact.

Author : Robert Fortuine
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Medicine
ISBN : 9780398083137

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THE WORDS OF MEDICINE by Robert Fortuine Pdf

This book is a history of the medical vocabulary presented in topical (rather than dictionary) form. While most other books on medical words are arranged as dictionaries, rather than topically, and are much more selective in their presentation, this book entertains a comprehensive and historical approach to the subject. It is written primarily for physicians, biomedical scientists, and medical students, but should also appeal to anyone in the health professions or biological sciences with a 'feel' for medical history and the English language. It will also be useful to some teachers of English or linguistics. The idea of the book developed over at least a decade, and brings together for the author a lifelong interest in words, classical and modern languages, and the history of medicine. The purpose is not only to foster the more precise use of the language of medicine by doctors and biomedical scientists, but also to enhance their enjoyment of the vocabulary they use professionally on a daily basis. Readers will find that the book contains a wealth of knowledge and provides for some very pleasurable reading.

Author : Julia Cresswell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1042 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780192639370

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Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by Julia Cresswell Pdf

Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases. The A-Z entries include the first known use of the term along with examples, related lexes, and expressions which uncover the etymological composition of each word. Also featured are 22 special panels that give overviews of broad topic areas, 5 of which are completely new and that variously cover words from Oceania, word blends, eponyms, and acronyms. New findings in the OED since the previous edition have also been added, including emoji, mansplain, meeple, meme, and spam. An absorbing resource for language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the development of the English language, and of language development in general. It also includes an extended introduction on the history of the English language.

Author : Rick Shefchik
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781452949741

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Everybody's Heard about the Bird by Rick Shefchik Pdf

If you didn’t experience rock and roll in Minnesota in the 1960s, this book will make you wish you had. This behind-the-scenes, up-close-and-personal account relates how a handful of Minnesota rock bands erupted out of a small Midwest market and made it big. It was a brief, heady moment for the musicians who found themselves on a national stage, enjoying a level of success most bands only dream of. In Everybody’s Heard about the Bird, Rick Shefchik writes of that time in vivid detail. Interviews with many of the key musicians, combined with extensive research and a phenomenal cache of rare photographs, reveal how this monumental era of Minnesota rock music evolved. The chronicle begins with musicians from the 1950s and early 1960s, including Augie Garcia, Bobby Vee, the Fendermen, and Mike Waggoner and the Bops. Shefchik looks at how a local recording studio and record label, along with Minnesota radio stations, helped make their achievements possible and prepared the way for later bands to break out nationally. Shefchik delves deeply into the Trashmen’s emblematic rise to fame. A Minneapolis band that recorded a fluke novelty hit called “Surfin’ Bird” at Kay Bank Studios, the Trashmen signed with Soma Records, topped the local charts in late 1963, and were poised to top the national charts in early 1964. Hundreds of Minnesota bands took inspiration from the Trashmen’s success, as teen dances with live bands flourished in clubs, ballrooms, gyms, and halls across the Upper Midwest. Here are the stories of bands like the Gestures, the Castaways, and the Underbeats, and the triumphs—and tragedies—of the most prominent Minnesota-spawned bands of the late 1960s, including Gypsy, Crow, and the Litter. For the baby boomers who remember it and everyone else who has felt its influence, the 1960s rock-and-roll scene in Minnesota was an extraordinary period both in musical history and popular culture, and now it’s captured fully in print for the first time. Everybody’s Heard about the Bird celebrates how these bands found their singular sound and played for their elated audiences from the golden era to today.

Author : James Brown (Grammarian)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1820
Category : English language
ISBN : COLUMBIA:0044159692

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An American Grammar, Developing the Principles of Our Language and Impressing Them Upon the Memory by Exercising the Judgment of the Learner by James Brown (Grammarian) Pdf

Author : James Brown (Grammarian)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : English language
ISBN : UOM:39015005734630

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An Appeal from the Old Theory of English Grammar, to the True Constructive Genius of the English Language by James Brown (Grammarian) Pdf

Author : Isaac Mozeson
Publisher : SP Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : English language
ISBN : 1561719420

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The Word by Isaac Mozeson Pdf

This landmark dictionary proves that English words can be traced back to the universal, original language, Biblical Hebrew. Genesis II supports a 'Mother Tongue' thesis, and the Bible also claims that Adam named the animals. This may seem difficult to accept, but then why do the translations of the following animals' names: Skunk, Gopher, Giraffe and Horse actually have corresponding meanings in Biblical Hebrew, such as: Stinker, Digger, Neck and Plower? The book features overwhelming data suggesting that the roots of all human words are universal, and that words have related synonyms and antonyms that must have been intelligently designed (perhaps by the designer of life himself!) The current hypothesis that language evolved from grunting ape-men may seem like the flat earth theory after reading this book. The 22,000 English-Hebrew links provide surprising evidence, and open new worlds of understanding, once we consider that all of these similar words could not be coincidences.