The Night Birds

Author : Thomas Maltman
Publisher : Soho Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781569477687

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The Night Birds by Thomas Maltman Pdf

A “luminously written and harrowing” historical saga of three generations of German immigrants to the Midwest (Minneapolis Star Tribune). “Set in the 1860s and ’70s, Maltman’s superb debut evokes a Midwest lacerated by clashes between European and Native American, slaveowner and abolitionist, killer and healer, nature and culture. Asa Senger, a lonely 14-year-old boy, is at first wary when his father’s sister, Hazel, arrives at his parents’ Minnesota home after a long stay in a faraway asylum, but he comes to cherish the mysterious Hazel’s warmth and company. Through her stories, Asa learns of his family’s bitter past: the lore and dreams of their German forebears, their place in the bitter divide over slavery and, most complex of all, the bond between Hazel and the Dakotan warrior Wanikiya that deepens despite the violence between their peoples. Maltman excels at giving even his most harrowing scenes an understated realism and at painting characters who are richly, sometimes disturbingly, human. The novel sustains its tension right to the moment it ends.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “We all set our sights on the Great American Novel . . . [Thomas Maltman] comes impressively close to laying his hands on the grail.” —The Boston Globe

Author : Joan Aiken
Publisher : Random House
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781409024682

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Night Birds On Nantucket by Joan Aiken Pdf

Shipwrecked Dido Twite, picked up by a whaling ship, finds herself many miles from home and facing deep troubles. Sinister Miss Slighcarp, the governess from Willoughby Chase, makes a reappearance, this time is cahoots with Hanoverian plotters who have a dastardly plan in mind.

Author : Deena Metzger
Publisher : Hand to Hand
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0998344303

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A Rain of Night Birds by Deena Metzger Pdf

Perhaps never before in the history of humankind has the disparity between Indigenous mind and Western mind been more on the pulse of what we must pay attention to in order to insure our survival. Deena Metzger has written a novel in which two people, who are from each side of this polarity, begin a loving relationship. Sandra Birdswell is a student of climatology with an uncanny ability to sense weather events. Her mother, who died in childbirth, is a mystery to her. Her father, John, formerly a Reservation doctor, faithfully raises her despite his limitations and obligations. She first meets Terrence, a Native man and a professor of climatology, at her university classes. Years later, they are drawn together by the powerful forces of their love, for the Earth, for each other, and their mutual need to seek out the broken links of their family histories.

Author : Adam Gamble,Mark Jasper
Publisher : Good Night books
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781602194328

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Good Night Birds by Adam Gamble,Mark Jasper Pdf

Good Night Birds features hummingbirds, woodpeckers, peacocks, chickens, ducks, macaws, toucans, cockatoos, hawks, owls, penguins, puffins, eagles, robins, blue jays, and more. In this charming and educational board book, young readers explore the fascinating world of birds while learning bird names and exploring different types of habitats. No feather has been left unturned! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.

Author : Tracy Hickman,Laura Hickman
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429955928

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Unwept by Tracy Hickman,Laura Hickman Pdf

Unwept -- the beginning of a spellbinding new trilogy by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman bestselling co-creators of Dragonlance and Ravenloft Gamin, Maine, is a remote seaside town where everyone seems to know Ellis Harkington better than she knows herself—but she doesn't remember any of them. Unknown events have robbed Ellis of her memory. Concerned individuals, who claim to be friends and loved ones, insist that she simply needs to recuperate, and that her memories may return in time. But, for her own sake—so they claim—they refuse to divulge what has brought her to this state. Ellis finds herself adrift in a town of ominous mysteries, cryptic hints, and disturbingly familiar strangers. The Nightbirds, a clique of fashionable young men and women, claim her as one of their own, but who can she truly trust? And what of the phantom suitor who visits her in her dreams? Is he a memory, a figment of her imagination, or a living nightmare beyond rational explanation?Only her lost past holds the answers she seeks—if she can uncover its secrets before she falls prey to an unearthly killer. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Dahlov Zorach Ipcar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Birds in literature
ISBN : LCCN:67010009

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The Song of the Day Birds and the Night Birds by Dahlov Zorach Ipcar Pdf

Two line verses about many day and night birds, with color illustrations.

Author : Graham Martin
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408137703

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Birds by Night by Graham Martin Pdf

This book examines many examples of the nocturnal behaviour of birds. For many people, watching and studying birds is exclusively a day time activity. However, for many birds twilight and night time are not a barrier to useful activity. It is true that very few birds are exclusively nocturnal, but many birds which are active by day also conduct limited, and often crucial, activities after dusk. Examples range from the occasional night feeding of wildfowl and shorebirds to the night singing and night migration of certain passerines, and from the location of nest sites by sea birds to the nocturnal foraging of owls and nightjars. The special cases of flightless nocturnal birds and those birds which dwell in lightless caves are also considered. Throughout, this survey considers not only what it is that birds do at night but also discusses how these nocturnal activities are possible. It brings together studies in field ornithology, sensory science, ecology and physics and involves comparisons of the sensory capacities of other animals, including man. It is shown how the senses of hearing, smell and touch, as well as vision, play a crucial role in many of the night time activities of birds. However, these senses are not always adequate for fully explaining how nocturnal behaviours are executed. To achieve this we must look at the complex of relationships between behavioural and sensory adaptations and the particular environments which birds inhabit from dusk to dawn.

Author : Mark Wilson
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 635 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612129631

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Owling by Mark Wilson Pdf

From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh’s beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating behaviors and abilities. Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the mysterious lives of these distinctive birds. Dramatic images of the 19 owl species of North America nesting, flying, hunting, and catching prey are accompanied by information about the birds’ silent flight, remarkable eyes and ears, haunting calls, and fascinating night life. Kids will learn how to spot owls; identify their calls, plumage, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Author : Tormod Haugen
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Emotional problems of children
ISBN : 0440064511

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The Night Birds by Tormod Haugen Pdf

Jake struggles to come to grip with terrors real and imagined, including his father's bouts of depression and his own nightmares.

Author : Lang Elliott
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0811731642

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A Guide to Night Sounds by Lang Elliott Pdf

An exciting collection of field recordings that provides unparalleled soundprints of the distinctive calls of night-dwellers.

Author : Geraldo Valério
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781554988013

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My Book of Birds by Geraldo Valério Pdf

A stunning album of some of the most beautiful birds in North America. Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic Golden Eagles and Snowy Owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favorites, with beautiful collage illustrations and brief descriptions that highlight intriguing facts about each one. The illustrations show a variety of feathered creatures in their natural habitats as they hunt for food, impress their mates, nest, and care for their young. The concise, accessible text provides information ranging from clever techniques for finding food to remarkable physical features to fascinating behaviors. But above all, Geraldo Valério shares his passion for birds in this lovingly created album, inspiring young readers with their beauty and the excitement of discovery. Includes an introduction, glossary, index and sources for further information. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.4 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Author : Kirsten Hall
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781647001605

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Snow Birds by Kirsten Hall Pdf

Discover birds who survive winter against all odds in this poetic, gorgeously illustrated picture book Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You’ve heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime—but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse and striking illustrations, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 194?
Category : Birds
ISBN : OCLC:876586709

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Night Birds by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tracy Hickman,Laura Hickman
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429953337

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Unhonored by Tracy Hickman,Laura Hickman Pdf

Unhonored is the second book in the intriguing gothic novel in the Nightbirds series from the partnerships of New York Times best selling author Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman. This gothic fantasy series begins with Unwept. Ellis Harkington is trapped in limbo between life and death, struggling to escape the domination of an evil force masquerading as her friend, Merrick. Only Ellis has ever escaped him, and now that she has discovered the truth, he wants to make sure she can never escape again. Merrick's dark power has turned the seaside town of Gamin, Maine, into a place of nightmares. The town is transformed into a decaying succession of infinite rooms, bottomless stairwells, and boundless corridors filled with never-ending masquerades, balls, and banquets. Each pageant is about the life Ellis lived before her return—each revelation more terrifying than the last. Ellis is desperate to find her missing cousin and leave, but there is no exit from the House of Dreams except, perhaps, through a séance to contact the living. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Evie Wyld
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307907776

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All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld Pdf

From one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists, a stunningly insightful, emotionally powerful new novel about an outsider haunted by an inescapable past: a story of loneliness and survival, guilt and loss, and the power of forgiveness. Jake Whyte is living on her own in an old farmhouse on a craggy British island, a place of ceaseless rain and battering wind. Her disobedient collie, Dog, and a flock of sheep are her sole companions, which is how she wants it to be. But every few nights something—or someone—picks off one of the sheep and sounds a new deep pulse of terror. There are foxes in the woods, a strange boy and a strange man, and rumors of an obscure, formidable beast. And there is also Jake’s past, hidden thousands of miles away and years ago, held in the silences about her family and the scars that stripe her back—a past that threatens to break into the present. With exceptional artistry and empathy, All the Birds, Singing reveals an isolated life in all its struggles and stubborn hopes, unexpected beauty, and hard-won redemption. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.