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Author : Michael McCarthy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Birds
ISBN : OCLC:741942007
Author : Michael McCarthy
Publisher : Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : PSU:000067895793
In luminous prose, British writer McCarthy addresses the cultural significance of mitratory songbirds, from nightingales to turtle doves to the European Cuckoo, on the heart and soul....A stunning and profound book that will make readers realize how very much these amazing winged creatures matter. --Colleen Mondor, Booklist
Author : Nick Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781620409534
A gifted biologist's careful and beguiling study of why cuckoos have got away with tricking other birds into hatching and raising their young for thousands of years. The familiar call of the common cuckoo, "cuck-oo,†? has been a harbinger of spring ever since our ancestors walked out of Africa many thousands of years ago. However, for naturalist and scientist Nick Davies, the call is an invitation to solve an enduring puzzle: how does the cuckoo get away with laying its eggs in the nests of other birds and tricking them into raising young cuckoos rather than their own offspring? Early observers who noticed a little warbler feeding a monstrously large cuckoo chick concluded the cuckoo's lack of parental care was the result of faulty design by the Creator, and that the hosts chose to help the poor cuckoo. These quaint views of bad design and benevolence were banished after Charles Darwin proposed that the cuckoo tricks the hosts in an evolutionary battle, where hosts evolve better defenses against cuckoos and cuckoos, in turn, evolve better trickery to outwit the hosts. For the last three decades, Davies has employed observation and field experiments to unravel the details of this evolutionary "arms race†? between cuckoos and their hosts. Like a detective, Davies and his colleagues studied adult cuckoo behavior, cuckoo egg markings, and cuckoo chick begging calls to discover exactly how cuckoos trick their hosts. For birding and evolution aficionados, The Cuckoo is a lyrical and scientifically satisfying exploration of one of nature's most astonishing and beautiful adaptations.
Author : Adam Ford
Publisher : Ivy Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781908005151
The Art of Mindful Silence explores our existential search for mindful solitude, what it can mean, and how we can all benefit from peaceful solace. Silence-seeker Adam Ford wisely interrogates the quiet spaces and pauses in life, drawing upon the spirtual use of solitude in religious traditions from Native American intitiation ceremonies to Christian hermitages. He examines the creative power of silence as a source of inner strength and self-knowledge, and also reveals its darker side when used as a political or relationship weapon. Through personal anecdote and practical daily meditations, The Art of Mindful Silence shows how we can all find moments of soothing peace to nourish our spirits in an increasingly chaotic world.
Author : Javier Caletrío
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781784273453
Birdwatching in Britain has grown increasingly dependent on burning fossil fuels. Regularly driving long distances to birding hotspots and frequent flying to see exotic species are seen as perfectly normal. In the face of the climate crisis, however, a growing number of birders are reassessing the way they enjoy and study birds. In this timely book, 30 contributors—from young birdwatchers to professional ornithologists—explain why and how they are shifting to climate-friendlier approaches. Low-carbon birding, they argue, is a legitimate and valuable way of enjoying birds. Furthermore, in itself this can bring many joys, some of them unexpected. From first encounters with hawfinches to focusing in on birdsong, from the Kalahari to the Hebrides, the stories told here are not about heroic efforts to save the planet. They are simply accounts of everyday humanity in unprecedented times—ordinary people with doubts and concerns about how to live a decent life and act responsibly in a rapidly warming world. The authenticity of their voices is a testament to the moment of awakening to the climate crisis in British ornithology. Above all, Low-Carbon Birding is an urgent call for birders to leave a better legacy in the skies and across the living world.
Author : Ida Tomshinsky
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781796022094
We are not afraid to say that we are fascinated by birds. Flying birds always provoke human admiration. There is this unexplained mysterious feeling that surrounds us when watching birds on the forest trees, in our backyard, at the ocean, sea, or lake. Birds are an infinite treasure of inspiration for humans, waking us up in the morning with beautiful birdsongs. Their little brain is of a size of an unshelled walnut and is associated with intelligent behavior and the same capabilities of humans and apes’ mental tasks. When you think about all the animals in the world, you quickly realize that birds are, in fact, among some of the most intelligent creatures we have on earth. Although there are more than ten thousand bird species worldwide, only a handful of them have made the list for the extremely talented and incredibly intelligent. So who are these super intelligent feathered friends? It is difficult to pick one. Perhaps kea, ravens, and crows are equally smart; while macaws, cockatoo, and jays are on the top of any list too. Who knew that an African gray is capable of working out the location of hidden food by using the kind of deduction and elimination skills previously seen only in humans and apes? And as you probably have heard, they are exceptional talkers! Today, we all know that it is bad to imprison birds in cages, but it was not always the case throughout the history. According to Stephen King, “Some birds are not meant to be caged, that’s all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild.” Due to beautiful poetry and cultural expressions, the flying bird became a symbol of freedom and independence. There are cases of historic acknowledgment of birdcages, especially in the Victorian era. People were listening to birdsongs in cages as it was their radio entertainment outlet. During wartimes, birds demonstrated their unique abilities in courageous heroic efforts to help humans in transferring information through the battlefields. The birds and birdcages both have a longtime history. Our love for the amazing earth creatures makes us stand out for their protection and safety to enjoy our shared inhabitants on the planet, and as for the birdcages, people find them pretty appealing in various ways of the aesthetic repurposing.
Author : Enid Blyton
Publisher : Hachette Children's
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781444947298
Discover the magic! Travel to the top of the Magic Faraway Tree with Peter and Mary on their quest to rescue a princess. Explore Fairyland in this truly magical story, where you'll encounter the Goblin Dog, rescue a princess and visit the Land of Storytellers. This is an irresistible story for all who've ever stepped into the Enchanted Wood and a fantastic introduction to the Magic Faraway Tree stories for new readers. This story first appeared in 1936 and was made part of the Magic Faraway Tree world in 1952, featuring different children discovering the Faraway Tree. The Magic Faraway Tree series is one of Enid Blyton's best-loved and most enduring creations. *** The Magic Faraway Tree ®, Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
Author : Ami Amara
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781847538277
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Author : Margaret Thompson
Publisher : Brindle and Glass
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781927366301
In her forties, Livvy Alvarsson hopes to be a bone marrow donor for her much-loved younger brother, Stephen. Instead, she discovers she has no idea who she is. This is the second great loss she has suffered, for eleven years earlier her four-year-old son, Daniel, disappeared. Armed with a few clues from wartime England, she embarks on a search for her birth family. The narrative takes the reader from small-town British Columbia to London, the English countryside, and back. It is a story about loss and grief, and secrets and guilt, but it is also about restoration and balance. As Livvy confides her story to her dying brother, she reveals not only an identity enriched by experience, but also the transcendent importance of family and love. The Cuckoo��s Child is a compelling and remarkable evocation of a woman��s search for her family history.
Author : Jane Dews
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479704293
Author : ,KTRome
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781685262921
Happy Camper Songs When families go on long trips in cars It's time to sing together Caroling parties, hayrides, and walks It's time to sing together Around the living room and campfires It's time to sing together Classrooms and church gatherings It's time to sing together Two or more people can make music together anytime, anywhere. A person with a Happy Camper Songs can lead. All ages as participants or audiences are blessed by music. This collection of songs was led by KTRome in five school districts and churches and camps. She added hand motions, dances, and costumes to add to the fun, and you can too. The purpose and goal are to tap your memories and enjoy sharing the words and tunes. Passing these songs on is a good way to pass happiness.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Animals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123122991
Author : Dr. Ariana Farnadpour
Publisher : Bigfoot Publications
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788195039296
Lumpy-eared:Elephants do not believe in borders like birds, but they can not fly. Do you think that free and border less life is possible only in the heavens? Cuckoo:I'm not saying it's completely true. My mother took refuge in the sky like a beautiful palm tree!– A beautiful palm, which, although rooted in the soil, spreads its green leaves in the farthest point of the earth, in the blue sky! My mother also took refuge in the sky because the earth was not a safe place for her; the earth captivated her while the sky freed her; never the less,she was always thinking about her land, where she said goodbye to her father and husband! She always missed the ground because her root was in there, not the sky! ‘Lumpy-eared’An unheard of tale of the mysterious life and love between an elephant and a bird that grew up among migratory swallows;“Cuckoo” meets “Lumpy-eared” in the middle of migration and reaching her destination, and this acquaintance changes the course of their lives..“
Author : Naomi Love
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781435713338
"Exit The Cuckoo's Court" tackles the stereotype of a single mother entangled in the legal system with a clever stalker. The story follows a dysfunctional couple from childhood, as friends, as a couple and finally as adversaries. Kat's ingenious survival techniques help to shield the children from Hal's games but cannot ensure a future for them in Canada.If you want to know what it is like to be cleverly stalked by a subtle con man, and then to get away, read on.
Author : Anthea Halliwell
Publisher : Random House
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448110773
For Fidgie, living in pre-war Wales, the long school holiday stretched blissfully ahead. With her new friend Chaz as companion for idyllic summer days by the sea, she was able frequently to escape her edgy mother and her malicious older sister, Cly. Her father, mercifully, was away from home ... Through Fidgie's clear eyes the events of a brief hot spell in August unfold: her family and neighbours become involved in adultery, deception, and other, darker, misdemeanours. The eight-year-old child is an engaging and lively narrator; swept along by her extraordinarily compelling tale, the reader will realise that underlying Fidgie's innocent accounts of family meals, fishing trips round the bay, tree-climbing and playing at May Queens, a very adult sub-text is developing. Its conclusion is both tragic and inevitable. Anthea Halliwell's novel marks the emergence of a delightfully individual voice and a most original storytelling talent.