Woodpecker

Author : Tom Robbins
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003-06-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553897944

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Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins Pdf

“Robbins’s comic philosophical musings reveal a flamboyant genius.”—People Still Life with Woodpecker is a sort of a love story that takes place inside a pack of Camel cigarettes. It reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and romantic individualism, and paints a portrait of contemporary society that includes powerful Arabs, exiled royalty, and pregnant cheerleaders. It also deals with the problem of redheads.

Author : James T. Tanner
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003-06-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0486428370

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The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker by James T. Tanner Pdf

All who seek the elusive Ivory-billed Woodpecker rely on this elegant treatise from 1942, an extensive profile of the species' characteristics and habits that includes its original distribution patterns; the history of its disappearance; and its feeding, nesting, and breeding habits. 20 halftones, 17 tables, 22 other illustrations.

Author : Axel Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-11
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1784831239

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The Woodpecker Method 2 by Axel Smith Pdf

Swedish chess Grandmaster Axel Smith returns with a sequel to his colossal bestseller, The Woodpecker Method, which was on the tactics of the World Champions. For The Woodpecker Method 2, he has found 1002 foundational positional exercises and prepared them for 'woodpecking' - solve the puzzles repeatedly, and boost your positional intuition. The quick explanation of the Woodpecker Method is that you need to solve a large number of puzzles in a row; then solve the same puzzles again and again, only faster. It's not a lazy shortcut to success - hard work is required. But the reward can be re-programming your unconscious mind.

Author : Steve Breen
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062459589

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Woodpecker Wants a Waffle by Steve Breen Pdf

One day Benny the woodpecker awakens to the best tummy-rumbling smell ever and discovers it’s something called waffles. He must taste them! He pecks on the door of the waffle house, but he gets the boot. He tries to sneak in, but he gets swept away. Each time Benny tries, he just can’t seem to get to those delicious waffles. The other forest animals laugh at him: “Woodpeckers don’t eat waffles!” they say. But Benny has a brilliant plan. . . . Steve Breen has created a delightful picture book with pitch-perfect humor and tons of visual gags that will keep readers coming back for more! Now a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2016!

Author : Paul Bannick,Martyn Stewart
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781594850950

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The Owl and the Woodpecker by Paul Bannick,Martyn Stewart Pdf

An intimate blend of personal field notes, rich natural history, and stunning photographs in the wild, this perfect holiday book for all bird-watchers provides an in-depth look at two of our most iconic--and important-- bird species. Great for photography lovers, conservationists and backyard enthusiasts alike, it includes an overview map of habitats and a foreword by award-winning artist and writer Tony Angell.Every wild place and urban area in North America hosts an owl or a woodpecker species, while healthy natural places often boast representatives of both. The diversity of these two families of birds, and the ways in which they define and enrich the ecosystems they inhabit, are the subject of this vivid new book by photographer and naturalist Paul Bannick. The Owl and the Woodpecker showcases a sense of these birds' natural rhythms, as well as the integral spirit of our wild places. Based on hundreds of hours in the field photographing these fascinating and wily birds, Bannick evokes all 41 North American species of owls and woodpeckers, across 11 key habitats. And by revealing the impact of two of our most iconic birds, Bannick has created a wholly unique approach to birding and conservation.

Author : Gerard Gorman
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781780238937

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Woodpecker by Gerard Gorman Pdf

Woodpeckers are among the most remarkable birds in the avian world, having evolved a unique anatomy that enables them to peck and bore into solid timber both to find food and to create nesting cavities. The birds are key indicators of forest health and perform an important ecological role, providing holes that many other animals use. Woodpeckers have been considered symbols of fertility, security, strength, power, prophecy, magic, rhythm, medicine, and carpentry, and have been esteemed across cultures as the guardians of woodlands, tree surgeons, fire-bringers, weather forecasters, and boat-builders. In this charming volume, avian expert Gerard Gorman delves into the natural and cultural history of woodpeckers, exploring their origins and habitats and the ways they have fascinated humankind throughout history. Gorman finds woodpeckers everywhere—from ancient Babylon, Greece, and Rome, to the jungles of Amazonia and Borneo, to our modern-day Woody Woodpecker cartoon. Richly illustrated with images from both nature and culture, Woodpecker will appeal to everyone who is interested in these extraordinary birds.

Author : Kate Riggs
Publisher : Creative Paperbacks
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1682770702

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Woodpeckers by Kate Riggs Pdf

This revised edition surveys key aspects of woodpeckers, describing these birds who act as nature's drummers' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how woodpeckers care for their young.

Author : Rita "em" Emery
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781643507460

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Wildfire Woodpecker's Amazing Adventure by Rita "em" Emery Pdf

Many people make the mistake that seeking medical help is only for us humans. Would you believe there are lifesaving facilities for injured or sick wildlife critters that need help too? This story takes you on a fascinating journey that every human and creature is treated with the care of utmost importance. With enhanced illustrations, this adventure tells a true story of a woodpecker who has overcome one summer day, by smoke, fumes, and singed feathers from a raging wildfire. The helpless woodpecker is fortunate to be found to receive emergency care at a wildlife center and looks forward to the day it will get well. Will the woodpecker be released back to its native habitat?

Author : Hans Winkler,David A. Christie
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408135037

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Woodpeckers by Hans Winkler,David A. Christie Pdf

This comprehensive volume covers all of the 198 species of woodpeckers in the world. Each is beautifully illustrated in colour in its various plumages and described vividly and accurately, with complete information on its identifying characteristics, similar species, distribution, migration, habitat, geographical variations, voice, habits, food, and breeding behaviour. References for further research are also included. Woodpeckers is an essential addition to any birder's library.

Author : Gerard Gorman
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408147177

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Woodpeckers of the World by Gerard Gorman Pdf

Woodpeckers remain one of the most popular families of birds, and they are certainly one of the more unusual. Their legendary ability to excavate holes in wood is well known, and they are uniquely adapted for living in trees - though a few species have become more adapted to ground-dwelling. The family ranges from the tiny piculets of tropical forests to the mighty Imperial Woodpecker of Mexico, sadly now extinct. In between there is a considerable variety of species, all of a roughly similar shape and design, inhabiting forests and woodlands through the world except Australasia and Antarctica. Covering 239 species, this book is the first definitive photographic guide to woodpeckers. Detailed text looks in detail at the biology of the birds, with particular emphasis on field identification, along with voice, habitat, status, racial variation and distribution. The text is accompanied by a series of high-quality photographs – more than 750 images, carefully selected to highlight identification criteria. Each species entry is completed by an accurate colour range map. A sister to Owls of the World in the Helm Photographic Guides series, Woodpeckers of the World is an informative, fact-filled and beautifully illustrated guide to a group beloved by all birders.

Author : Chingyen Liu,I-Tsun Chinag
Publisher : Reycraft Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1478869542

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Woodpecker Girl by Chingyen Liu,I-Tsun Chinag Pdf

"A little girl was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that rendered her wheelchair bound. One day, her art teacher affixed a paintbrush to her forehead with a headband. From then on, the little girl was able to express herself and freely explore the world through her paintings"--Dust jacket flap.

Author : Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Birds
ISBN : UIUC:30112106620575

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Food of the Woodpeckers of the United States by Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal Pdf

Author : James Michael Ryan
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1584657499

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Adirondack Wildlife by James Michael Ryan Pdf

The first comprehensive field guide to the habitats and wildlife of the Adirondack State Park

Author : Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal,Frederic Augustus Lucas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Tongue
ISBN : UIUC:30112106729251

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Preliminary Report on the Food of Woodpeckers by Foster Ellenborough Lascelles Beal,Frederic Augustus Lucas Pdf

Author : Gerard Gorman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781472951199

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RSPB Spotlight Woodpeckers by Gerard Gorman Pdf

Woodpeckers are fascinating birds, filling our forests with their unmistakable drumming, and capturing our imaginations with their incredible ability to drill holes in trees and their bright, colourful plumage. Three species of woodpecker are resident in the UK: the Green Woodpecker, often seen on lawns and in fields; the Great Spotted Woodpecker, a frequent visitor at garden bird-feeders; and the tiny Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, sadly now in decline. The Wryneck – which twists its neck 'like a snake' when threatened – also passes through the UK on its yearly migration and has captivated people throughout the ages. Gerard Gorman provides a close-up look at the lives of these birds, from their anatomy, diet and nesting habits to their iconic drumming behaviour. He also explores the relationship that humans have enjoyed with woodpeckers for centuries, in folklore, myth and conservation, and gives tips on how to observe these wonderful birds in the wild. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photographs and informative expert text.