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The Breathless Zoo

Rachel Poliquin
The Breathless Zoo Book PDF

Author : Rachel Poliquin
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271059617

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From sixteenth-century cabinets of wonders to contemporary animal art, The Breathless Zoo: Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing examines the cultural and poetic history of preserving animals in lively postures. But why would anyone want to preserve an animal, and what is this animal-thing now? Rachel Poliquin suggests that taxidermy is entwined with the enduring human longing to find meaning with and within the natural world. Her study draws out the longings at the heart of taxidermy—the longing for wonder, beauty, spectacle, order, narrative, allegory, and remembrance. In so doing, The Breathless Zoo explores the animal spectacles desired by particular communities, human assumptions of superiority, the yearnings for hidden truths within animal form, and the loneliness and longing that haunt our strange human existence, being both within and apart from nature.

The Breathless Zoo

Rachel Poliquin
The Breathless Zoo Book PDF

Author : Rachel Poliquin
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780271053721

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"A cultural and poetic analysis of the art and science of taxidermy, from sixteenth-century cabinets of wonders to contemporary animal art"--Provided by publisher.

The Secret Zoo

Bryan Chick
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Author : Bryan Chick
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062003164

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A fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs. Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for? Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed... The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go inside—and the animals to come outside. He brings that sense of adventure and excitement to this story, making it a favorite for home and classroom reading along with such middle grade fantasy favorites as The One and Only Ivan.

The Zoo Box

Ariel Cohn
The Zoo Box Book PDF

Author : Ariel Cohn
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781626720527

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The Zoo Box by Ariel Cohn Pdf

Left home alone for the evening, Erika and Patrick discover a mysterious box in the attic, and when they take a peek inside the box, animals begin to pour out, turning their world upside down.

Crap Taxidermy

Kat Su
Crap Taxidermy Book PDF

Author : Kat Su
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607748205

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Crap Taxidermy by Kat Su Pdf

A humorous look at what happens when taxidermy goes terribly wrong, by the founder of the hit website crappytaxidermy.com. A relaxed toad enjoying a smoke and a brew. A cat with eerily flexible front legs. A smiling lion with receding gums. Whether you choose to laugh or cringe at these spectacularly bad attempts at taxidermy, you won't be able to tear your eyes away from the curiosities inside. This volume brings together the very best of the worst (along with a DIY "Stuff Your Own Mouse" lesson by an Insect Preparator from the American Museum of Natural History), showcasing the most perverse yet imaginative anatomical reconstructions of the animal kingdom you'll ever see.

Fierce Kingdom

Gin Phillips
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Author : Gin Phillips
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780735273207

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An electrifying literary thriller introduces an unforgettable mother and son, whose simple trip to the zoo one afternoon is transformed into three hours of terror and survival after gunshots ring out. What would you do to protect the ones you love? After school on a late October day, Joan has taken her four-year-old son, Lincoln, to one of his favourite places on earth: the zoo. Just before closing time, as they need to go home, she hears some loud pops like firecrackers. Not thinking much of it, they head for the exit...until Joan realizes the eerie human emptiness means danger, then sees the figure of a lone gunman. Without another thought, she scoops up her son and runs back into the zoo. And for the next three hours--the entire scope of the novel--she does anything she can to keep Lincoln safe. Both pulse-pounding and emotionally satisfying, Fierce Kingdom is a thrill ride, but also an exploration of the very nature of motherhood itself, from its saving graces to its savage power. At heart it asks how you draw the line between survival and the duty to protect one another? Who would you die for?

The Zoo

Stephen Black
The Zoo Book PDF

Author : Stephen Black
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1500361755

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Have you ever thought about stepping into the past of a destroyed metropolitan city, and then reflecting into the present as to why and how a vibrant city full of life and energy could fall into a state of massive chaos and complete annihilation? Who were the characters that precipitated its decline? What were their motivations? And most importantly, are there present day implications for our own civilization? 'The Zoo' is a satirical adventure that takes you on this journey. Filled with suspense, tension and thought provoking themes, this witty story is a page-turner that will keep you on edge until the very last page.In the book, you travel on a three day adventure exploring the remains of once vibrant, but now desolated and uninhabited metropolis. You'll hear about the comical, yet tragic cast of characters (zoo animals) that caused the destruction through a chain of unanticipated events. You will get to experience the conflict between “Larry the Monkey” and “Victor the Bear” that set the wheels in motion for the catastrophic events that follow. You'll also come across a few principled characters that tried their best to prevent such happenings. In fact, in a metaphorical way, you may even find a certain resemblance to our own current day geopolitical situation. Finally, for the clever reader there is a mystery to determine which major metropolitan city the book's setting was modeled after.At the core, 'The Zoo' is a dystopian political satire that provides keen insights into human behavior. The book is written in a classical tone and style reminiscent of 'Animal Farm' and 'War of the Worlds.' This is a book that will certainly cause you to see our world with a different perspective.

The Great Zoo of China

Matthew Reilly
The Great Zoo of China Book PDF

Author : Matthew Reilly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476749570

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The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly Pdf

"The all-new thriller from #1 internationally bestselling author Matthew Reilly! It is a secret the Chinese government has been keeping for forty years. They have found a species of animal no one believed even existed. It will amaze the world. Now the Chinese are ready to unveil their astonishing discovery within the greatest zoo ever constructed. A small group of VIPs and journalists has been brought to the zoo deep within China to see its fabulous creatures for the first time. Among them is Dr. Cassandra Jane "CJ" Cameron, a writer for National Geographic and an expert on reptiles. The visitors are assured by their Chinese hosts that they will be struck with wonder at these beasts, that they are perfectly safe, and that nothing can go wrong. Of course it can't... GET READY FOR ACTION ON A GIGANTIC SCALE"--

Zoo City

Lauren Beukes
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Author : Lauren Beukes
Publisher : Mulholland Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316267939

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A new paperback edition of Lauren Beukes's Arthur C Clarke Award-winning novel set in a world where murderers and other criminals acquire magical animals that are mystically bonded to them. Zinzi has a Sloth on her back, a dirty 419 scam habit, and a talent for finding lost things. When a little old lady turns up dead and the cops confiscate her last paycheck, Zinzi's forced to take on her least favorite kind of job--missing persons. Being hired by reclusive music producer Odi Huron to find a teenybop pop star should be her ticket out of Zoo City, the festering slum where the criminal underclass and their animal companions live in the shadow of hell's undertow. Instead, it catapults Zinzi deeper into the maw of a city twisted by crime and magic, where she'll be forced to confront the dark secrets of former lives--including her own.

Gorgeous Beasts

Joan B. Landes,Paula Young Lee,Paul Youngquist
Gorgeous Beasts Book PDF

Author : Joan B. Landes,Paula Young Lee,Paul Youngquist
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271061405

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Gorgeous Beasts by Joan B. Landes,Paula Young Lee,Paul Youngquist Pdf

Gorgeous Beasts takes a fresh look at the place of animals in history and art. Refusing the traditional subordination of animals to humans, the essays gathered here examine a rich variety of ways animals contribute to culture: as living things, as scientific specimens, as food, weapons, tropes, and occasions for thought and creativity. History and culture set the terms for this inquiry. As history changes, so do the ways animals participate in culture. Gorgeous Beasts offers a series of discontinuous but probing studies of the forms their participation takes. This collection presents the work of a wide range of scholars, critics, and thinkers from diverse disciplines: philosophy, literature, history, geography, economics, art history, cultural studies, and the visual arts. By approaching animals from such different perspectives, these essays broaden the scope of animal studies to include specialists and nonspecialists alike, inviting readers from all backgrounds to consider the place of animals in history and art. Combining provocative critical insights with arresting visual imagery, Gorgeous Beasts advances a challenging new appreciation of animals as co-inhabitants and co-creators of culture. Aside from the editors, the contributors are Dean Bavington, Ron Broglio, Mark Dion, Erica Fudge, Cecilia Novero, Harriet Ritvo, Nigel Rothfels, Sajay Samuel, and Pierre Serna.

Fear of the Animal Planet

Jason Hribal
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Author : Jason Hribal
Publisher : AK Press
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781849350754

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Fear of the Animal Planet by Jason Hribal Pdf

Taking the reader deep inside of the circus, the zoo, and similar operations, Fear of the Animal Planet provides a window into animal behavior: chimpanzees escape, elephants attack, orcas demand more food, and tigers refuse to perform. Indeed, these animals are rebelling with intent and purpose. They become true heroes and our understanding of them will never be the same.

Defender

Graham McNamee
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Author : Graham McNamee
Publisher : Wendy Lamb Books
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780553498950

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Defender by Graham McNamee Pdf

From the Edgar Award­–winning author of Acceleration comes a mystery about an old murder and new truths, perfect for fans of Barry Lyga, Madeleine Roux, and Michelle Gagnon. They call her Tiny, but Tyne Greer is six foot six, a high school basketball star who is hoping the game will be her ticket out of the slum. She lives in a run-down building called The Zoo, where her father is the superintendent. One day she discovers a crack in the wall of an abandoned basement room. And sealed up in the wall is a girl’s body. Horrified, she runs to get her dad. But after he goes to take a look, he comes back and tells Tyne that nothing’s there. No girl. No body. He tells her she must be seeing things in the dark. Tyne is sure it was real, though, and when she finds evidence that the body was moved from the hole in the wall, she knows the only one who could have done it is her father. But why? What is he hiding? Tyne’s search for answers uncovers a conspiracy of secrets and lies in her family. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes for her. Because some will do anything to bury the past . . . and keep her silent.

Lost Cat

Caroline Paul
Lost Cat Book PDF

Author : Caroline Paul
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Cats
ISBN : 9781408835579

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Lost Cat by Caroline Paul Pdf

What do our pets do when they're not with us? Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton used GPS, cat cameras, psychics, and the web to track the adventures of their beloved cat Tibia.

The Wingless Crow

Charles Fergus
The Wingless Crow Book PDF

Author : Charles Fergus
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780271033037

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"A collection of thirty-three essays on Pennsylvania wildlife, science, and country living"--Provided by publisher.

TATTOO ZOO

Paul Avallone
TATTOO ZOO Book PDF

Author : Paul Avallone
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491725009

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TATTOO ZOO by Paul Avallone Pdf

A novel of the Afghan War, authentic, boots-on-the-ground, TATTOO ZOO comes from a veteran of three-plus years in the war--first as a Green Beret, then later years as a freelance writer/photographer embedded with US Army infantry units. This is the story of the courage, camaraderie and sacrifice of the men of the fictional platoon of the title, as these GIs fight a fierce Taliban in a nowhere piece of picturesque real estate called Wajma Valley, while battling a politically correct four-star command determined to prosecute the Zoosters for war crimes or simply leave them in the valley to die.