The Bedside Book Of Birds
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The Bedside Book Of Birds
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Author : Graeme Gibson
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Release Date : 2021-03-30
The Bedside Book Of Birds written by Graeme Gibson and has been published by Doubleday Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Nature categories.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this stunning assemblage of words and images, novelist and avid birdwatcher Graeme Gibson offers an extraordinary tribute to the venerable relationship between humans and birds. From the Aztec plumed serpent to the Christian dove to Plato's vision of the human soul growing wings, religion and philosophy use birds to represent our aspirational selves. Winged creatures appear in mythology and folk tales, and in literature by writers as diverse as Ovid, Thoreau, and T. S. Eliot. They've been omens, allegories, and guides; they've been worshipped, eaten, and feared. Birds figure tellingly in the work of such nature writers as Gilbert White and Peter Matthiessen, and are synonymous with the science of Darwin. Gibson spent years collecting this gorgeously illustrated celebration of centuries of human response to the delights of the feathered tribes. The Bedside Book of Birds is for everyone who is intrigued by the artistic forms that humanity creates to represent its soul.
The Bedside Book Of Birds
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Author : Graeme Gibson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-15
The Bedside Book Of Birds written by Graeme Gibson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-15 with categories.
The Bedside Book Of Birds
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Author : Graeme Gibson
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday of Canada
Release Date : 2005-10
The Bedside Book Of Birds written by Graeme Gibson and has been published by Doubleday of Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10 with Nature categories.
The Bedside Book Of Beasts
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Author : Graeme Gibson
language : en
Publisher: Nan a Talese
Release Date : 2009
The Bedside Book Of Beasts written by Graeme Gibson and has been published by Nan a Talese this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nature categories.
A lavishly illustrated companion to The Bedside Book of Birds explores the relationships between predators and prey, drawing on mythology, nature writings, and other sources to provide coverage of both real and fictional creatures.
The Bedside Book Of Beasts
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Author : Graeme Gibson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Bedside Book Of Beasts written by Graeme Gibson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Animals in art categories.
This stunning companion to the internationally bestselling Bedside Book of Birds explores the relationship between predators and their prey. The intricate, complex connection between the hunter and the hunted has defined animal life on Earth throughout time. In The Bedside Book of Beasts, Graeme Gibson gathers from all eras and cultures works of art and literature that capture the power, grace, and inventiveness of both predators and their natural prey. Here are myths, fables, poetry, generous excerpts from nature and travel writing, journals, sacred texts, and works of fiction. There are vivid descriptions of noteworthy predators — including the big cats, bears, wolves — but also the small but voracious praying mantis. Gibson also brings to life the experiences, strategies, and emotions of vulnerable prey, and paints intriguing portraits of such legendary evil beasts as the Minotaur, Grendel, and the Biblical Leviathan. All of this is enhanced by a breathtaking array of art, both traditional and contemporary, as well as scientific, religious, and mythological drawings, paintings, and woodcuts. In The Bedside Book of Beasts Gibson evokes a profound sense of the eternal, often unsettling, connection between the human animal and the free, untamed beasts of the wilderness.
The Wonder Of Birds
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Author : Jim Robbins
language : en
Publisher: Black Inc.
Release Date : 2017-08-01
The Wonder Of Birds written by Jim Robbins and has been published by Black Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-01 with Nature categories.
A fascinating investigation into the miraculous world of birds and the powerful—and surprising—ways they enrich our lives and sustain the planet Our relationship to birds is different from our relationship to any other wild creatures. They are everywhere and we love to watch them, listen to them, keep them as pets, wear their feathers, even converse with them. Birds, Jim Robbins posits, are our most vital connection to nature. They compel us to look to the skies, literally and metaphorically; draw us out into nature to seek their beauty; and let us experience vicariously what it is like to be weightless. Birds have helped us in many of our endeavors: learning to fly, providing clothing and food, and helping us better understand the human brain and body. And they even have much to teach us about being human. A natural storyteller, Robbins illuminates how qualities unique to birds make them invaluable to humankind—from the Australian brush turkey, which helped scientists discover how dinosaurs first flew, to the eagles in Washington D.C. that rehabilitated the troubled teenagers placed in charge of their care. From the “good luck” ravens in England to the superb lyrebird, whose song is so sophisticated it can mimic koalas, crying babies and chainsaws, Robbins shows our close relationship with birds, the ways in which they are imperiled and how we must fight to save them for the sake of both the planet and humankind. Jim Robbins has written for the New York Times for more than thirty-five years, as well as numerous other magazines including Audubon, Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Future, Smithsonian and Vanity Fair. He is the author of several books including The Man Who Planted Trees and Last Refuge: The Environmental Showdown in the American West. ‘Fittingly for a work about birds and what they can teach us, The Wonder of Birds soars beyond its putative subject into realms once regarded as mystical.’ —Fiona Capp, The Sydney Morning Herald ‘A must-read, conveying much necessary information in easily accessible form and awakening one’s consciousness to what might otherwise be taken for granted ... The Wonder of Birds reads like the story of a kid let loose in a candy store and given free rein to sample. That is one of its strengths: the convert’s view gives wide appeal to those who might never have known birds well.’ —Bernd Heinrich, Wall Street Journal
Early Bird
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Author : Toni Yuly
language : en
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Release Date : 2014-01-28
Early Bird written by Toni Yuly and has been published by Feiwel & Friends this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Early Bird wakes up before the sun. She is hungry. What will she have for breakfast? With language that emphasizes action words, this is a fun story for morning, nighttime, any time.
Every Day Nature
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Author : Andy Beer
language : en
Publisher: National Trust
Release Date : 2020-03-25
Every Day Nature written by Andy Beer and has been published by National Trust this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-25 with Nature categories.
A fascinating, inspiring gift book that helps you make the most of nature, with something to spot for every day of the year. This book proves that nature isn't something you visit from time to time; it's everywhere – even in the densest concrete jungle. You can find nearly all of the natural wonders in this book within a mile of your front door. There are 365 to look for – one for every day of year, organised by month. From mushrooms to meteors, from moths to mosses, it’s incredible what you can find when you look. With witty and lyrical text and beautiful illustrations, this is a gift book that will transform how you see the world and build a greater connection to the natural world for the rest of your life.
The Bird Lover S Bedside Book
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Author : Ronald Mathias Lockley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960
The Bird Lover S Bedside Book written by Ronald Mathias Lockley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Birds categories.
Naturalized Parrots Of The World
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Author : Stephen Pruett-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2021-08-10
Naturalized Parrots Of The World written by Stephen Pruett-Jones and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-10 with Nature categories.
"The first book to look at naturalized parrots with a global perspective, with a wide range of chapters by 36 leading researchers"--