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Author : Gang Xu
language : en
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Release Date : 2021-02-05
Great Mute Swans written by Gang Xu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-05 with categories.
How did the Chinese character Xi, also a prominent family name in China, originate? The mute swan might very well hold the answer to the question. In 2014, the author, a former Harvard fellow, was stunned to come across a scene in which two mute swan parents disciplined and trained one of their three children, which precisely captured the original meaning of the character Xi. His curiosity about the bird as an intelligent animal species was finally given an opportunity to flourish five years later, when more than two dozen mute swans wintered in the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the west periphery of the city of Boston, Massachusetts. He soon discovered that mute swans have evolved a practice that can only be characterized as a religion or faith, indicating that religion or faith is not an experience unique to humans. His observations suggest that the bird has formed a primitive civilization with significant social structure. This book is the fruition of his passionate inquiries and painstaking documentation over a full, intensive year. The most comprehensive book about the mute swan so far, it systemically presents various aspects of mute swans, from their habitat and other birds that share the same water with them, to their relationship with humans, to their behavior, their faith, and their family lives. It integrates photography, nature, sciences, and humanity, as well as tales of his encounters with mute swans and other birds: at one end of the spectrum, the book goes into great detail about mute swans' wing structure; at the other, it brings in early Chinese civilization--Chinese idioms, mythology, Taoism, and the oracle bone script--as relevant to birds. Among the book's most valuable features: 167 sets of beautiful photo illustrations A diligent case study on human, environment, and animals Careful photo annotations that promote critical thinking and discussion Brainstorm questions that encourage open-minded curiosity Bilingual in English and Chinese; the two languages are printed side by side to be beneficial to language learners A complementary video series on YouTube, titled Dr. Gang Xu's Swan World A book of stunning discoveries, Great Mute Swans is for a broad audience. With its numerous photographic illustrations, the book is a great gift for families and children of a wide range of ages.
Mute Swans
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Author : Wendy Pfeffer
language : en
Publisher: Silver Burdett Press
Release Date : 1996
Mute Swans written by Wendy Pfeffer and has been published by Silver Burdett Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Mute swan categories.
Discuses the characteristics and life cycle of the Mute Swan.
The Time Of Mute Swans
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Author : Ece Temelkuran
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-11-07
The Time Of Mute Swans written by Ece Temelkuran and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-07 with Fiction categories.
Ankara, the capital city in the heart of Turkey at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, East and West, is a hotspot in the Cold War, torn between communism and conservatism, Western freedoms and traditional ways, with an army fearful of democracy and a government that employs thugs and torture to enforce law and order. In the summer of 1980, tensions are building. Homes of the poor are being burnt down. Armed revolutionaries on college campuses battle right-wings militias in the city's neighborhoods. The lines between good and bad, right and wrong, and beautiful and ugly are blurred by shed blood. Two children, one from a family living in misery and one well-off, form an alliance amid the turmoil. Through their senses, the cityscape unfolds its wonders, its rich smells and colors, as they try to make sense of the events swirling around them. And they hatch a plan. For the first time in generations, mute swans have migrated from Russia to the Black Sea and to a park at the center of Ankara. For the generals, they are an affirmation, and their wings must be broken so they can't fly away. But if the children can save one swan, won't they have saved the freedom of all?
The Mute Swan
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Author : Mike Birkhead
language : en
Publisher: Viking Press
Release Date : 1986
The Mute Swan written by Mike Birkhead and has been published by Viking Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Science categories.
Describes the history, habitat, and range of swans in Britain, explains why there is a decline in their population, and looks at their behavior and life cycle.
The Mute Swan
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Author : Janet Kear
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Shire Publications
Release Date : 1988
The Mute Swan written by Janet Kear and has been published by Bloomsbury Shire Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Mute swan categories.
The Mute Swan
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Author : Robert Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-11-25
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The Mute Swan
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Author : John Fair
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
The Mute Swan written by John Fair and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Mute swan categories.
Swans Of The World
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Author : Alice L. Price
language : en
Publisher: Council Oak Books
Release Date : 1994
Swans Of The World written by Alice L. Price and has been published by Council Oak Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Literary Collections categories.
Fully illustrated with swans of legend, art, nature and the imagination, Swans of the World is a treasury and a treasure as well.
A Voice For The Mute Swan
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Author : Gail A. Glaser
language : en
Publisher: Whittet Books, Limited
Release Date : 1989-01-01
A Voice For The Mute Swan written by Gail A. Glaser and has been published by Whittet Books, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-01 with Mute swan categories.
Mute Swans Of The Atlantic Coast
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Author : James E. Twining
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Mute Swans Of The Atlantic Coast written by James E. Twining and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Mute swan categories.