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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 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.
Great Mute Swans
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Author : Gang Xu
language : en
Publisher:
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 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.
Swan
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Author : Dan Keel
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-07-14
Swan written by Dan Keel and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Book of the Month, Countryside magazine ‘[this] fascinating new book... provides a detailed insight into the snow-white species’ Waterways World A wildlife writer and photographer’s celebration of the mute swan, Britain’s most iconic breed, exploring the bird’s significance across myth and history alongside vivid observations on its habits and habitats. The swan is both a lover and a fighter. A graceful angel and a clumsy oaf. Immortalized by artists over the ages yet misunderstood and threatened in the present day. The mute swan – with its orange beak and aura of stately silence – is the breed we know best in Britain. Dan Keel has been captivated by these birds since boyhood, studying their contrasting qualities over more than three decades. He’s spent countless hours documenting their power, beauty and vulnerability as a writer of nature journalism, as a wildlife photographer looking for the perfect shot, and as a pilot sharing the skies. In this labour of love, Dan speaks up for the mute, answering the essential questions about its nature and its future. Along the way, weaving his first-hand observations into the narrative, he shows us how swans have been portrayed in myth, art and culture for millennia, and how they have been venerated and imitated as well as harmed by humans. Does anybody still eat swan? Can a swan really break your arm? Does the Queen own them all? With an eye for the humour as well as the tragedy of the swan’s story, Dan lays out the facts, guides us to our lakes and riverbanks, and urges us to see these familiar creatures in a fresh light.
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 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?
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.
The North American Swans Their Biology And Conservation
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Author : Paul Johnsgard
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2020-03-23
The North American Swans Their Biology And Conservation written by Paul Johnsgard and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-23 with Science categories.
Among birds, swans are relatively long-lived species and are also among the most strongly monogamous, having prolonged pair and family bonds that strongly influence their reproductive and general social behavior, which, in combination with their beauty and elegance, contribute to the overall high degree of worldwide human interest in them. This volume of more than 59,000 words describes the distributions, ecology, social behavior, and breeding biologies of the four species of swans that breed or have historically bred in North America, including the native trumpeter and tundra swans, the introduced mute swan, and the marginally occurring whooper swan. Also included are 5 distribution maps, 15 drawings, 27 photographs by the author, and a reference section of nearly 1,000 literature citations.
Swans Their Biology And Natural History
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Author : Paul Johnsgard
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2016-02-25
Swans Their Biology And Natural History written by Paul Johnsgard and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-25 with Nature categories.
The seven species of swans are an easily and universally recognized group of waterfowl, which have historically played important roles in the folklore, myths and legends in many cultures. Among the largest of all flying birds, they have been used as symbols of royalty, grace and beauty, and largely for these reasons swans have only rarely been considered acceptable as targets for sport hunting. Swans occur on all continents but Africa, though most species are found in the temperate and arctic zones of North America and Eurasia. Swans are a long-lived species and are among the most strongly monogamous of birds, having prolonged pair and family bonds that influence their flocking and social behavior, and contribute to the overall high degree of human interest in them. This volume describes their distributions, ecology, social behavior, and breeding biology. Included are nine distribution maps, 19 drawings, 23 photographs by the author, and a bibliography of nearly 700 references.