The Plover

Author : Brian Doyle
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250034786

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The Plover by Brian Doyle Pdf

Declan O Donnell has sailed out of Oregon and deep into the vast, wild ocean, having had just finally enough of other people and their problems. He will go it alone, he will be his own country, he will be beholden to and beloved of no one. No man is an island, my butt, he thinks. I am that very man. . . . But the galaxy soon presents him with a string of odd, entertaining, and dangerous passengers, who become companions of every sort and stripe. The Plover is the story of their adventures and misadventures in the immense blue country one of their company calls Pacifica. Hounded by a mysterious enemy, reluctantly acquiring one new resident after another, Declan O Donnell's lonely boat is eventually crammed with humor, argument, tension, and a resident herring gull. Brian Doyle's The Plover is a sea novel, a maritime adventure, the story of a cold man melting, a compendium of small miracles, an elegy to Edmund Burke, a watery quest, a battle at sea---and a rapturous, heartfelt celebration of life's surprising paths, planned and unplanned.

Author : Brian Doyle
Publisher : Oregon State University Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0870715852

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Mink River by Brian Doyle Pdf

Looks at the lives, loves, and losses of the residents of the village of Neawanaka, Oregon.

Author : Lateefah Simpson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578504065

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Nyle the Crocodile and Glover the Plover by Lateefah Simpson Pdf

Discover the unique relationship between the African Nile River crocodile and the Egyptian Plover bird in this fascinating tale based on the symbiotic interaction with two different species, a form of mutualism!

Author : Marion Coste
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1998-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0824819616

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Kо̄lea by Marion Coste Pdf

The Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover) leads a double life. From May to August it nests and raises its young on Alaska's chilly subarctic tundra. Come winter, just as its plumage turns from black and white to gold and brown, the kolea makes its way to Hawaii's distant shores, where it will remain for the next eight months before returning to Alaska. It undertakes this incredible journey of nearly 3,000 miles twice a year without stopping once to rest or feed. Amazingly, young kolea, left far behind on the Alaskan coast, find their way to Hawaii without any help from their parents. Those of us who witness the comings and goings of these amazing birds often wonder how they travel across thousands of miles of trackless ocean without losing their way. What signs or clues do they follow? Do they use the sun and stars as their guides? The ability of the kolea to navigate such a tremendous distance remains a mystery. In the first part of this book you will journey with the kolea from the treeless plains near the Arctic Circle, across the vast Pacific Ocean, to its warm and sunny winter home in Hawaii. The second part contains information on habitat, food, nesting and breeding, and the challenges facing scientists who study kolea migration. Both sections are clearly written and will engage and inform young readers.

Author : Andrew Darby
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781643135779

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Flight Lines by Andrew Darby Pdf

A trans-world journey with an extraorindary shorebird—from Australia's southern ocean to the Arctic and back—that explores the mysteries of the natural world and its power to heal. As the sun lowered and turned Gulf St Vincent fiery, they each called a high-pitched 'peeooowiii!', flashed their black wing-pits, spread their tail skirts and took flight... In a luminous new boook, Andrew Darby follows the odysseys of two seemingly-humble Grey Plovers, little-known migratory shorebirds, as they take previously uncharted ultramarathon flights from the southern coast of Australia to Arctic breeding grounds. On these death-defying flights they dodge predators, typhoons, exhaustion, and countless other dangers before they can breed...and then survive the jrouney all over again and return south to their feeding grounds. But the greatest threat to these, and other long-distance migrants on the flyway, is China's "dragon economy," which is engulfing their vital Yellow Sea staging spots. In Flight Lines, we meet the dedicated people of all nationalities and backgrounds working to save these intrepid birds, from Russia to Alaska, from the rim of the Arctic Sea to the coasts of the Southern Ocean. Out of their hard-won science Darby finds hope for the birds—an unexpected bright light for our times. But his journey to understand these marvellous birds almost ends when he is suddenly diagnosed with an incurable cancer. Then he finds science coming to his rescue too, as his own story and the journey of these little birds intersect in an unexpected and beautiful way.

Author : Mark A. Colwell,Susan M. Haig
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498755832

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The Population Ecology and Conservation of Charadrius Plovers by Mark A. Colwell,Susan M. Haig Pdf

The 40 or so species of beach-loving plovers (genus Charadrius) comprise a diverse group of shorebirds found around the world. Most of these species are challenged by changing climates and other human-related development activities, yet they provide key insights into basic ecological and evolutionary processes. The expert international contributors take a comparative approach, presenting examples from many worldwide plover studies and synthesizing the group’s most pressing and important topics. The book further presents an emphasis on full life-cycle biology, including the importance of examining migratory connectivity issues, even for non-migratory plovers. Color pages were planned and approved for some pages in this volume, but due to a printing error some copies have incorrectly been released with these pages printed in black and white. Replacement copies with the correct color in place can be obtained upon request by contacting [email protected]. CRC Press extends apologies to any customers affected by this error and for the inconvenience caused. Key Features Serves as a fundamental resource for conservation practitioners Detailed overview of a widely distributed group of shorebirds Authored by renowned specialists who present theoretical and applied perspectives Emphasis on comparative and synthetic approach in all chapters Related Titles McComb, B. et al. Monitoring Animal Populations and Their Habitats: A Practitioner’s Guide (ISBN 978-0-4291-3827-0). Garvey, J. E. & M. R. Whiles. Trophic Ecology (ISBN 978-1-4987-5846-8). Dewdney, A. K. Stochastic Communities: A Mathematical Theory of Biodiversity (ISBN 978-1-1381-9702-2).

Author : Mark Jason Dominus
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780080478340

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Higher-Order Perl by Mark Jason Dominus Pdf

Most Perl programmers were originally trained as C and Unix programmers, so the Perl programs that they write bear a strong resemblance to C programs. However, Perl incorporates many features that have their roots in other languages such as Lisp. These advanced features are not well understood and are rarely used by most Perl programmers, but they are very powerful. They can automate tasks in everyday programming that are difficult to solve in any other way. One of the most powerful of these techniques is writing functions that manufacture or modify other functions. For example, instead of writing ten similar functions, a programmer can write a general pattern or framework that can then create the functions as needed according to the pattern. For several years Mark Jason Dominus has worked to apply functional programming techniques to Perl. Now Mark brings these flexible programming methods that he has successfully taught in numerous tutorials and training sessions to a wider audience. * Introduces powerful programming methods new to most Perl programmers that were previously the domain of computer scientists* Gradually builds up confidence by describing techniques of progressive sophistication* Shows how to improve everyday programs and includes numerous engaging code examples to illustrate the methods

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030841597

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Pawnee National Grassland, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest (N.F.), Mountain Plover Management Strategy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brad Casselberry and Diane Lang
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467125451

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Plover by Brad Casselberry and Diane Lang Pdf

A historic account of Plover, Wisconsin from its origins in 1844 to the present day.

Author : John K Plover
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798680510001

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Mugapoo by John K Plover Pdf

if you enjoy a poem it was meant for you if you don't it probably wasn't

Author : Great Britain. Courts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063373471

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Reports of Cases Relating to Maritime Law by Great Britain. Courts Pdf

Author : Des Thompson,Ingvar Byrkjedal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408146149

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Tundra Plovers by Des Thompson,Ingvar Byrkjedal Pdf

There are four species of tundra plover: the Grey Plover, and the Eurasian, Pacific, and American golden plovers. They breed only in the northern hemisphere, principally on tundra, and migrate far south to coastal mudflats, saltings and agricultural landscapes. They have attracted avid interest from birdwatchers and researchers worldwide, not least the authors who have studied all four species. The Eurasian Golden Plover has a special claim to fame as questions over its flight speed first prompted the compilation of the world bestseller the Guinness Book of Records! This ground-breaking book on shorebirds (waders) examines the taxonomy, appearance, behaviour, ecology and conservation of Golden and Grey plovers, and compares and contrasts their natural history and biogeography. There are detailed accounts on all aspects of their lifestyle including feeding, mating, parental care, moults, migration and avoidance of predators. The personal touches in this book add immensely to its value, not least the authors' first hand experiences of the birds and their haunts. Most of their work presented here has not been published before, adding to the significance of this highly original book. Long-awaited considerations of differences in plumage, vocalisations, habitat use, breeding, movements and food are included. The links between phylogeny, biogeography and behaviour are bound to excite interest. The comparative approach is highly detailed and refreshing, and marks the book as a classic. Ingvar Byrkjedal has also contributed all of the wonderful colour and line illustrations. Over fifty-five photographs, over one hundred and twenty tables and figures, and many other embellishments complete this definitive book.

Author : Janet Riegle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Piping plover
ISBN : 0979420296

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Piping Plover Summer by Janet Riegle Pdf

Melody and Chad, two piping plovers, build a nest for their eggs on the beach and are surprised and confused when humans arrive to protect the nest.

Author : Howard Sankey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317058809

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Scientific Realism and the Rationality of Science by Howard Sankey Pdf

Scientific realism is the position that the aim of science is to advance on truth and increase knowledge about observable and unobservable aspects of the mind-independent world which we inhabit. This book articulates and defends that position. In presenting a clear formulation and addressing the major arguments for scientific realism Sankey appeals to philosophers beyond the community of, typically Anglo-American, analytic philosophers of science to appreciate and understand the doctrine. The book emphasizes the epistemological aspects of scientific realism and contains an original solution to the problem of induction that rests on an appeal to the principle of uniformity of nature.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Endangered species
ISBN : UCR:31210018969145

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Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius Alexandrinus Nivosus) Pacific Coast Population Draft Recovery Plan by Anonim Pdf