Pigeon Trouble

Author : Hoon Song
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780812200096

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Pigeon Trouble by Hoon Song Pdf

Pigeon Trouble chronicles a foreign-born, birdphobic anthropologist's venture into the occult craft of pigeon shooting in the depths of Pennsylvania's anthracite coal country. Though initially drawn by a widely publicized antipigeon shoot protest by animal rights activists, the author quickly finds himself traversing into a territory much stranger than clashing worldviews—an uncanny world saturated with pigeon matters, both figuratively and literally. What transpires is a sustained meditation on self-reflexivity as the author teeters at the limit of his investigation—his own fear of birds. The result is an intimate portrayal of the miners' world of conspiracy theory, anti-Semitism, and whiteness, all inscribed one way or another by pigeon matters, and seen through the anguished eyes of a birdphobe. This bestiary experiment through a phobic gaze concludes with a critique on the visual trope in anthropology's self-reflexive turn. An ethnographer with a taste for philosophy, Song writes in a distinctive descriptive and analytical style, obsessed with his locale and its inhabitants, constantly monitoring his own reactions and his impact on others, but always teasing out larger implications to his subject.

Author : J. A. Watson
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781631631894

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Pigeon Problems by J. A. Watson Pdf

The only thing Anthony likes less than pigeons is TJ, and now he’s stuck dealing with both after joining the Science Squad. But there’s an overnight at the museum on the line. Can Anthony persevere to win the prize?

Author : John Clements
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781847976697

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Long-Distance Pigeon Racing by John Clements Pdf

This authoritative book is aimed particularly at those who participate in racing pigeons at distances of over five hundred miles but will be of value to all pigeon fanciers. John Clements succeeds in making the reader view the humble pigeon in a different light and ensures that he, or she, gains a deeper appreciation of the enormous joy and satisfaction that can be gained from long-distance pigeon racing.Contains detailed accounts of interviews with the owners of nine top British and Continental lofts involved in long-distance pigeon racing. The interviews cover a wide range of important issues including the acquisition of stock, the treatment of young birds and yearlings, feed, health and immunity. Other subjects covered include loft management, cleaning, construction and ventilation, the pairing and exercising of the birds, the systems used (widowhood, on the nest, or both) race preparation and many other subjects. Well illustrated with over 170 colour photographs, pedigree charts and postcards. This easily accessible, informative and analytical book is essential reading for pigeon fanciers everywhere.The objective of the book is to make the reader look at the humble pigeon in a different light and gain satisfaction from the joy of long-distance racing. Provides fascinating accounts of interviews with the owners of nine successful lofts.John Clements is a dedicated commentator on long-distance pigeon racing; an enthusiastic supporter of international racing and has a regular weekly column in British Homing World.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Poultry
ISBN : CORNELL:31924070883255

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The Pet-stock, Pigeon, and Poultry Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marius Kociejowski
Publisher : Biblioasis
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781926845227

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The Pigeon Wars of Damascus by Marius Kociejowski Pdf

Marius Kociejowski follows up his now classic The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool with The Pigeon Wars of Damascus. A metaphysical journalist in search of echoes rather than analogies, hints as opposed to verities, Kociejowski discovers once again at the periphery of Damascene society—for the outcast is often made of the very thing that rejects him—a way to understand the challenges and changes refashioning post-9/11 Syria and the Middle East, reminding us once again of the deeper purpose of travel: to absorb and understand the spirit of a place, and to return changed.

Author : L. Geurden
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781473385887

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Diseases In The Loft - Pigeon Ailments. by L. Geurden Pdf

A study of racing and domestic pigeon ailments and contagious diseases. Causes and cures.

Author : Charles Dent Ll
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Homing pigeons
ISBN : CORNELL:31924000034870

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The Ailments and Diseases of the Racing Pigeon (and how to Treat Them). by Charles Dent Ll Pdf

Author : NEW AND COMPLETE PIGEON FANCIER.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1830
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019889387

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The New and Complete Pigeon Fancier, Or Modern Treatise on Domestic Pigeons; Containing Most Valuable Information Concerning the Nature, Properties, and Management of All Their Various Species, Etc by NEW AND COMPLETE PIGEON FANCIER. Pdf

Author : Daniel Girton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1790
Category : Birds
ISBN : BL:A0022391988

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The Complete Pigeon-fancier by Daniel Girton Pdf

Author : Daniel Girton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1785
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0021801348

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The New and Complete Pigeon Fancyer; Or, Modern Treatise on Domestic Pigeons, Etc. [Based on “Columbarium: Or, the Pigeon-House,” by John Moore.] by Daniel Girton Pdf

Author : Rosemary Mosco
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781523515578

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A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching by Rosemary Mosco Pdf

Part field guide, part history, part ornithology primer, and altogether fun. Fact: Pigeons are amazing, and until recently, humans adored them. We’ve kept them as pets, held pigeon beauty contests, raced them, used them to carry messages over battlefields, harvested their poop to fertilize our crops—and cooked them in gourmet dishes. Now, with The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, readers can rediscover the wonder. Equal parts illustrated field guide and quirky history, it covers behavior: Why they coo; how they flock; how they preen, kiss, and mate (monogamously); and how they raise their young (on chunky pigeon milk). Anatomy and identification, from Birmingham Roller to the American Giant Runt to the Scandaroon. Birder issues, like what to do if you find a baby pigeon stranded in the park. And our lively shared story together, including all the things we’ve taught them—Ping-Pong, for example. “Rats with wings?” Think again. Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So Rosemary Mosco, a bird-lover, science communicator, writer, and cartoonist (and co-author of The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid) is here to give the pigeon's image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching.

Author : Herbert R. Axelrod
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781447484639

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Pigeon Racing by Herbert R. Axelrod Pdf

Pigeon Racing by Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod contains all the information that a budding fancier needs! Extract from the book: "There has probably been more written on feeding than on any other subject related to pigeons. This has always been the most controversial subject. This chapter will give you a general knowledge of what and how to feed. The importance of choosing the right food and feeding in the right way cannot be overemphasized. The fancier who learns to feed correctly will win his share of races. Food gives the elements for proper growth and fuel to nourish the body and produce heat and energy."

Author : H. L. Roitblat,H. S. Terrace,T. G. Bever
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317769033

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Animal Cognition by H. L. Roitblat,H. S. Terrace,T. G. Bever Pdf

First published in 1984. With this volume we initiate a series of books in comparative cognition and neuroscience. The presentations at the Harry Frank Guggenheim Conference, June 2-4, 1982, out of which the present volume grew, showed that this field of enquiry into cognitive functioning and its neural basis had reached maturity.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Pigeon racing
ISBN : CORNELL:31924070854223

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Pigeon Racing News and Gazette by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edgar Chamberlain
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781446549230

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The Homing Pigeon by Edgar Chamberlain Pdf

Originally published in 1907. One of the earliest and possibly the most important book ever published on homing pigeons. The well illustrated and detailed chapters include: The Columba Livia - Origin and Production - Lofts and Fittings - Food and Feeding - Interbreeding - Crossing - Mendel's Law Applied to Homing Pigeons - Founding a Loft - Some Physical Characters - Feathers and the Moult - The Homing Instinct - Training - Preparing for Old Bird races - Preparing for Young Bird Races, etc. Many of the earliest pigeon books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.