Louisiana Birding Stories On Strategy Stewardship Serendipity

Author : John K. Flores
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467140942

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Louisiana Birding: Stories on Strategy, Stewardship & Serendipity by John K. Flores Pdf

From the bayous of the coast to prairies and rolling hills, Louisiana is home to a vibrant and thriving avian population. Herons, American goldfinches, snow geese and more call the state coastline home during the winter months. The music of neotropic songbirds like the parula and the prothonotary warbler fills the bayous every spring morning. Endangered species like the whooping crane and brown pelican have been reintroduced to the state to great success. The pragmatic conservation efforts of state, federal and private agencies not only led to the successful delisting of some endangered species of birds but also helped develop protocols for the future stewardship of others. Award-winning outdoor writer and photographer John Flores celebrates Louisiana's notable feathered inhabitants in their natural habitats.

Author : Melody Graulich,Paul Crumbley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015062554715

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Search for a Common Language by Melody Graulich,Paul Crumbley Pdf

A stellar group of writers, scientists, and educators illuminate the intersections between environmental science, creative writing, and education, considering ways to strengthen communication between differing fields with common interests. The contributing authors include Ken Brewer, Dan Flores, Hartmut Grassl, Carolyn Tanner Irish, Ted Kerasote, William Kittredge, Ellen Meloy, Louis Owens, Jennifer Price, Robert Michael Pyle, Kent C. Ryden, Annick Smith, Craig B. Stanford, Susan J. Tweit, and Keith Wilson.

Author : Cam Tribolet
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781603749800

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Dead 13 Times by Cam Tribolet Pdf

In 1986, Cam Tribolet was on his way home from a night of drinking when, at a Ft. Wayne, Indiana, stoplight, three men tried to carjack him. During the assault, Cam was shot three times in the stomach. One bullet ripped through his aorta, another lodged near his back, and the third tore through his bowels, spewing infection throughout his body. Cam’s family was informed that he probably wouldn’t survive the night. But he did. In the days and weeks that followed, both of Cam’s legs would be amputated above the knee. He would endure thirty-six operations and require resuscitation thirteen times. His fiancée would break up with him in the hospital. He would become addicted to drugs to deal with the pain. And he would face the loss of his career. He would even contemplate suicide. But God was not done with Cam Tribolet. During his remarkable recovery, Cam befriended and eventually married his physical therapist, Sue, who was instrumental in helping him to find God and begin living again. Since then, his disability has not slowed him down. Cam became an engineer. He and Sue had one child and adopted another from Russia. Cam became an engineer, a father, a downhill skier, and more. Born out of tragedy, Cam’s life is fuller and more rewarding than he ever imagined it could be. His story of redemption, perseverance, and hope is for anyone who needs to discover that our God is a God of amazing second chances.

Author : Ian Billick,Mary V. Price
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226050447

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The Ecology of Place by Ian Billick,Mary V. Price Pdf

Ecologists can spend a lifetime researching a small patch of the earth, studying the interactions between organisms and the environment, and exploring the roles those interactions play in determining distribution, abundance, and evolutionary change. With so few ecologists and so many systems to study, generalizations are essential. But how do you extrapolate knowledge about a well-studied area and apply it elsewhere? Through a range of original essays written by eminent ecologists and naturalists, The Ecology of Place explores how place-focused research yields exportable general knowledge as well as practical local knowledge, and how society can facilitate ecological understanding by investing in field sites, place-centered databases, interdisciplinary collaborations, and field-oriented education programs that emphasize natural history. This unique patchwork of case-study narratives, philosophical musings, and historical analyses is tied together with commentaries from editors Ian Billick and Mary Price that develop and synthesize common threads. The result is a unique volume rich with all-too-rare insights into how science is actually done, as told by scientists themselves.

Author : Mark Deyrup
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315351018

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Ants of Florida by Mark Deyrup Pdf

Ants are familiar to every naturalist, ecologist, entomologist, and pest control operator. The identification of the 233 species of Florida ants is technically difficult, and information on Florida ants is dispersed among hundreds of technical journal articles. This book uses detailed and beautiful scientific drawings for convenient identification. To most Florida biologists ants are currently the most inaccessible group of conspicuous and intrusive insects. This book solves the twin problems of ant identification and the extraordinary fragmentation of natural history information about Florida ants.

Author : Megan Smolenyak
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780806535524

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Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing: by Megan Smolenyak Pdf

The acclaimed genealogist and New York Times–bestselling author reveals how she solved some of the most fascinating mysteries of family lineage. Part forensic scientist, part master sleuth, Megan Smolenyak has a unique way of digging up our historical roots. She discovered Barack Obama’s Irish ancestry—and his relation to Brad Pitt. She revealed the true story of Ellis Island’s first immigrant, Annie Moore. And she shed light on a startling link between politicians Al Sharpton and Strom Thurmond. In Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing, the “Indiana Jones of genealogy” reveals how she cracked these and other news-making cases. Along the way, she shares her own story of becoming genealogy’s celebrity face. She even explains why her name is squared (Buzzy Jackson, author of Shaking the Family Tree). Whether she's scouring websites to uncover the surprising connections between famous figures or using cutting-edge DNA tests to locate family members of fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War, Smolenyak's historical sleuthing is as provocative, richly layered, and exciting as America itself. “Megan is a genealogist's dream, a forensic investigator who can also tell a great story.” —Sam Roberts, The New York Times

Author : Charlie Hohorst, Jr.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Cooking
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124142014

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Wings of Paradise by Charlie Hohorst, Jr. Pdf

Wings of Paradise presents a spectacular collection of 150 photographs of the birds of Louisiana's wetlands. The images portray dozens of different species of shore birds, raptors, woodland songbirds, migratory ducks and geese engaged in a variety of activities -- swooping and skimming to soaring, preening, nesting, romancing, arguing and catching prey. Noted food writer Marcelle Bienvenu complements the photographic feast by reflecting on South Louisiana's cherished hunting rituals and offering twenty-four of her favorite duck and goose recipes. Wings of Paradise will inform and delight birders, naturalists, conservationists, sportsmen -- everyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and South Louisiana.

Author : Lorraine Jean Hopping
Publisher : Joseph Henry Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309095506

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Bone Detective: by Lorraine Jean Hopping Pdf

Diane France loves bones. Why? Because they talk to her. Every skeleton she meets whispers secrets about the life-and death-of its owner. Diane France can hear those secrets because she's a forensic anthropologist, a bone detective. She has the science skills and know-how to examine bones for clues to a mystery: Who was this person and how did he or she die? Bones tell Diane about the life and times of famous people in history, from a Russian royal family to American outlaws and war heroes. They speak to her about murders, mass disasters, and fatal accidents. One day she's collecting skeletal evidence at a crime scene. A phone call later she's jetting to the site of a plane crash or other unexpected tragedy to identify victims. Young readers will be captivated by the thrilling real-life story of this small-town girl full of curiosity and mischief who became a world-famous bone detective.

Author : Richard Gibbons,Roger Breedlove,Charles Lyon
Publisher : American Birding Association Incorporated
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : 1878788434

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A Birder's Guide to Louisiana by Richard Gibbons,Roger Breedlove,Charles Lyon Pdf

"If you like seeing large numbers of birds, you'll love Louisiana. Probably no state in the USA can compete with Louisiana in terms of bird spectacles. Bird density in general is higher here than almost anywhere in the country, and some of the concentrations are stunning. This birdfinding guide will help more people appreciate our state for the special birding area that it is." J. Van Remsen, Jr., Ph. D.

Author : Kwame Alexander
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781410308368

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Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band by Kwame Alexander Pdf

When a jazz-loving rooster sets his sights on winning a barnyard talent show, he realizes he can't do it as a solo act. He's up against the talents of Mules Davis's cool duo and Ella Finchgerald's singing group. Acoustic Rooster calls on friends like pianist Duck Ellington, singer Bee Holiday, and percussionist piggy Pepe Ernesto Cruz. Together, the foursome makes beautiful music as they rock the barnyard. And while they may not win first prize, Acoustic Rooster realizes he has the world's best jazz band and that's all that matters. Colorful artwork from artist Tim Bowers (Memoirs of a Goldfish) ensures this story doesn't miss a beat. A glossary of musical terms and instruments rounds out this perfect introduction to jazz for young readers. Kwame Alexander is a poet, publisher, and an award-winning producer of literary programs. He has written for television, the stage, and authored 13 books. He conducts writing/publishing workshops at schools and conferences throughout the country. Kwame lives in the Washington, D.C. area. Tim Bowers has illustrated more than 25 children's books, garnering such awards as the Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" list. His work for Sleeping Bear includes First Dog and First Dog's White House Christmas. Tim lives in Granville, Ohio.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Forest products
ISBN : MINN:31951D02996839D

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Florida's Forests by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sameena Mulla
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781479867219

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The Violence of Care by Sameena Mulla Pdf

Every year in the U.S., thousands of women and hundreds of men participate in sexual assault forensic examinations. Sameena Mulla reveals the realities of sexual assault response in the forensic age. She analyzes the ways in which nurses work to collect and preserve evidence while addressing the needs of sexual assault victims as patients.Mulla argues that blending the work of care and forensic investigation into a single intervention shapes how victims of violence understand their own suffering, recovery, and access to justice-in short, what it means to be a "victim".

Author : David J. Wagner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015079196823

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American Wildlife Art by David J. Wagner Pdf

Author : Waterford Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05
Category : Birds
ISBN : 1583550070

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Louisiana Birds by Waterford Press Pdf

Each bird card highlights up to 150 of the area's most common breeding birds and familiar migrants.

Author : Stella Leventoyannis Harvey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1773240617

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Finding Callidora by Stella Leventoyannis Harvey Pdf

"A horrific betrayal sets the destiny of the Alevizopoulos family, farmers who dare to choose a side in WWI and the Greco-Turkish war. Survival might mean leaving what is most precious: home. Finding Callidora follows four generations of the family as they carry and pass on the scars of the past and their need to find the place where they belong."--