The Bird Markets Around The World

Author : Francis Okumu
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508495572

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The Bird Markets Around the World by Francis Okumu Pdf

Have you ever been to any bird market? From the famous bird market of Paris, to a thrilling, eye opening, and an unforgettable experience at Indian Sonepur Mela, bird markets are the most life changing places you can ever find yourself in. This material takes a look at the bird markets across the globe; physical bird markets, and as well as the online based bird markets. It invaluably walks the reader through some of the world's most famous bird markets, while at the same time, taking a deeper look at the role that these markets play to various economies. Some of the memorable bird markets covered herein includes; The bird market of Paris, the Dublin bird market, Hong Kong's Bird Garden, Sonepur Mela In India, the bird market in Yogyakarta in Indonesia, and the famous bird market in Antwerp, Belgium.

Author : Nikki Moustaki
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780805096521

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The Bird Market of Paris by Nikki Moustaki Pdf

"This may be the most original cross-species love story I've ever read. Part travelogue, part recovery memoir, and one hundred percent compelling." —Gwen Cooper, author of the New York Times bestselling Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat "[An] epiphany-provoking gem of a story, skillfully crafted, vivid and rich with feeling." —Richard Blanco, Presidential Inaugural Poet and author of The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood "A stunning, exceptional memoir from a woman who truly understands and appreciates birds . . . A captivating, heart-warming tale and a delightful, inspiring read." —Joanna Burger, author of The Parrot Who Owns Me: The Story of a Relationship An avian expert and poet shares a true story of beloved birds, a remarkable grandfather, a bad-girl youth—and an astonishing redemption Nikki Moustaki, author of The Bird Market of Paris, grew up in 1980s Miami, the only child of parents who worked, played, and traveled for luxury sports car dealerships. At home, her doting grandmother cooked for and fed her, but it was her grandfather—an evening-gown designer, riveting storyteller, and bird expert—who was her mentor and dearest companion. Like her grandfather, Nikki fell hard for birds. "Birds filled my childhood," she writes, "as blue filled the sky." Her grandfather showed her how to hypnotize chickens, sneak up on pigeons, and handle baby birds. He gave her a white dove to release for luck on each birthday. And he urged her to, someday, visit the bird market of Paris. But by the time Nikki graduated from college and moved to New York City, she was succumbing to alcohol and increasingly unable to care for her flock. When her grandfather died, guilt-ridden Nikki drank even more. In a last-ditch effort to honor her grandfather, she flew to France hoping to visit the bird market of Paris to release a white dove. Instead, something astonishing happened there that saved Nikki's life.

Author : Maurice Curtis
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752490328

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The Liberties by Maurice Curtis Pdf

Following the murder of Thomas á Becket, King Henry II came to Ireland. He decreed that an abbey be founded close to the present-day St Catherine's church, Thomas Street, Dublin, in Becket's memory, and the monks that founded it were to be free from city taxes and rates. This 'Liberty' expanded and took in the part of Dublin which today is known as the Liberties, one of Dublin's oldest and most interesting parts of the capital, occupying a unique place in Ireland's social and cultural history. In this book, author Maurice Curtis explores this fascinating history and its significance to the people of Dublin.

Author : Natalie Porter,Ilana Gershon
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501724831

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Living with Animals by Natalie Porter,Ilana Gershon Pdf

Living with Animals is a collection of imagined animal guides—a playful and accessible look at different human-animal relationships around the world. Anthropologists and their co-authors have written accounts of how humans and animals interact in labs, in farms, in zoos, and in African forests, among other places. Modeled after the classic A World of Babies, an edited collection of imagined Dr. Spock manuals from around the world—With Animals focuses on human-animal relationships in their myriad forms. This is ethnographic fiction for those curious about how animals are used for a variety of different tasks around the world. To be sure, animal guides are not a universal genre, so Living with Animals offers an imaginative solution, doing justice to the ways details about animals are conveyed in culturally specific ways by adopting a range of voices and perspectives. How we capitalize on animals, how we live with them, and how humans attempt to control the untamable nature around them are all considered by the authors of this wild read. If you have ever experienced a moment of "what if" curiosity—what is it like to be a gorilla in a zoo, to work in a pig factory farm, to breed cows and horses, this book is for you. A light-handed and light-hearted approach to a fascinating and nuanced subject, Living with Animals suggests many ways in which we can and do coexist with our non-human partners on Earth.

Author : Balbir Bagicha Singh,Rajnish Sharma,Herman Wildrik Barkema,Ranjani Somayaji,Baljit Singh
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782832541562

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Zoonoses - A One Health Approach by Balbir Bagicha Singh,Rajnish Sharma,Herman Wildrik Barkema,Ranjani Somayaji,Baljit Singh Pdf

Author : G. C. Boere,Colin A. Galbraith,David A. Stroud
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Flyways
ISBN : 9780114973339

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Waterbirds Around the World by G. C. Boere,Colin A. Galbraith,David A. Stroud Pdf

This book is the outcome of a major international conference on waterbirds held in Edinburgh in April 2004.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental Protection
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Law
ISBN : UCAL:B5131701

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Conservation of Exotic Wild Birds by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental Protection Pdf

Author : Jennifer C. Owen,Jennifer Owen,Dana M. Hawley,Kathryn P. Huyvaert
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780198746249

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Infectious Disease Ecology of Wild Birds by Jennifer C. Owen,Jennifer Owen,Dana M. Hawley,Kathryn P. Huyvaert Pdf

This accessible textbook focuses on the dynamics of infectious diseases for wild avian hosts across every level of ecological hierarchy. Although the topics and principles discussed in this book relate to birds, they have a far wider relevance and can also be applied to non-avian, wildlife host-pathogen systems.

Author : Jennifer Ackerman
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780593298909

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What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman Pdf

An instant New York Times bestseller! A New York Times Notable Book of 2023 Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers Weekly From the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why they exert such a hold on human imagination With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? Some two hundred sixty species of owls exist today, and they reside on every continent except Antarctica, but they are far more difficult to find and study than other birds because they are cryptic, camouflaged, and mostly active at night. Though human fascination with owls goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to understand the complex nature of these extraordinary birds. In What an Owl Knows, Jennifer Ackerman joins scientists in the field and explores how researchers are using modern technology and tools to learn how owls communicate, hunt, court, mate, raise their young, and move about from season to season. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations; the result is an awe-inspiring exploration of owls across the globe and through human history, and a spellbinding account of the world’s most enigmatic group of birds.

Author : Andrea L. Smalley,Henry M. Reeves
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421443409

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The Market in Birds by Andrea L. Smalley,Henry M. Reeves Pdf

"The book examines wildfowl market hunting in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century America and its formative effects on both early conservation policy and cultural valuations of wildlife in modernizing America"--

Author : John Sidney Oxford,Leslie Harold Collier,Paul Kellam
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Medical virology
ISBN : 9780198714682

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Human Virology by John Sidney Oxford,Leslie Harold Collier,Paul Kellam Pdf

Human Virology provides a vivid introduction to this fascinating field, by incorporating both the molecular and clinical aspects of the subject. The general principles and properties of viruses are covered in the first part of the text, while part two provides a survey of the different virus families and the human diseases they cause. Finally, the book concludes with some of the more practical aspects of the subject, such as immunization, antiviral chemotherapy and laboratory techniques. Throughout the text, case studies bring the subject to life by providing a unique perspective from real practicing doctors. In addition new 'hot topic' boxes have been incorporated into this edition, featuring current important areas of research. Little prior knowledge is assumed, making Human Virology the perfect text for those students new to the subject.

Author : Robert G. Webster,Arnold S. Monto,Thomas J. Braciale,Robert A. Lamb
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118636831

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Textbook of Influenza by Robert G. Webster,Arnold S. Monto,Thomas J. Braciale,Robert A. Lamb Pdf

The Textbook of Influenza is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of influenza, from the genetic and molecular biology of the virus through to clinical aspects of the disease and the latest drug developments and treatments. This new edition has been completely revised and reflects the integration of disciplines concerning the emergence, evolution, pathogenesis and control of influenza viruses in the field of human and veterinary public health. Textbook of Influenza examines the lessons learnt from the latest pandemic and provides the current state of knowledge for many yet unresolved issues related to virus origin, spread, pathogenesis and disease severity to better prepare for future pandemics. It covers the background to recent advances in influenza genomics and reverse genetics which have allowed the identification of virus virulence factors and the analysis and reconstruction of influenza viruses such as the 1918 Spanish flu strain. This new edition is divided into eight key sections, containing chapters co-written by international experts from both the clinical and scientific communities, covering: • Influenza Perspectives • Structure and Replication • Evolution and Ecology • Epidemiology and Surveillance • Immunology • Vaccines and Vaccine Development • Clinical Aspects and Antivirals • Public Health Textbook of Influenza is for all those working in the area of influenza including clinical and basic scientists, immunologists, molecular and structural virologists, public health officials and global pandemic control planners.

Author : Steven M. Goodman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 2297 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691229409

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The New Natural History of Madagascar by Steven M. Goodman Pdf

A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earth Separated from Africa’s mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis available of this island nation’s priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded, this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, as well as the island’s geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world. Provides the most comprehensive overview of Madagascar’s rich natural history Coedited by 18 different specialists Features hundreds of new contributions by world-class experts Includes hundreds of new illustrations Covers a broad array of topics, from geology and climate to animals, plants, and marine life Sheds light on newly discovered species and draws on the latest science An essential resource for anyone interested in Madagascar or tropical ecosystems in general, from biologists and conservationists to ecotourists and armchair naturalists

Author : Erik Hirschfeld,Andy Swash,Robert Still
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691155968

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The World's Rarest Birds by Erik Hirschfeld,Andy Swash,Robert Still Pdf

"This illustrated book vividly depicts the most threatened birds on Earth. It provides up-to-date information from BirdLife International on the threats each species faces, and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 590 birds species are classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered, or now only exist in captivity. This landmark publication features stunning photographs of 515 of these species--including the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specificallyfor this book. This is the first time that images of many of these birds have been published. It also showcases meticulously accurate illustrations by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta for the 75 speciies of which no photographs are known to exist.

Author : Betty Dodet,Marissa Vicari
Publisher : John Libbey Eurotext
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Animals as carriers of disease
ISBN : 2742004084

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Emerging Diseases by Betty Dodet,Marissa Vicari Pdf

Researchers are still identifying micro-organisms that cause new diseases in humans. A basic factor in the emergence of these diseases is the role played by animals, which act as a reservoir for certain viruses. In favourable conditions, such viruses can cross the species barrier and infect humans. The book takes a close look at two families of virus: orthomyxoviridae and paramyxoviridae, which have infected many species of vertebrates and are responsible for zoonosis. The two main parts of the book describe how the viruses operate, how they spread and the risk factors for humans. In addition to a specific and detailed study of these two micro-organisms, the book highlights the fascinating history of such diseases, their emergence, development and disappearance. They have occurred throughout human history, underscoring the role of the environment and the way it changes, often as a result of human intervention. Sponsored by the Mérieux Foundation and written by leading international specialists, this book provides first-class information about these new viruses.