The Biking Birder 2016
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The Biking Birder 2016
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Author : Gary Prescott
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-02-15
The Biking Birder 2016 written by Gary Prescott and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-15 with categories.
"Chris Boardman, Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny, Chris Froome, Laura Trott, Bradley Wiggins .... in 2016 one Gary Prescott attempted to add his name to this long line of illustrious British cycling champions. At sixty years old, asthmatic and (by his own admission) slightly over-weight, Gary - often simply referred to as the Biking Birder - cut a slightly surprising figure as a potential cycling record holder but what he may have lacked in physical prowess he more than compensated for in sheer will and determination and in 2016 he reached for the stars in attempting to set a new European Green Birding for the most species recorded in one calendar year." The thought of seeing 300 different birds in a year in the UK is one that many birders dream of. To achieve such by cycling over 7,000 miles from Lands End to Shetland, to see those birds, whilst challenging for the European record is an undertaking few would take on. In fact this book tells of a unique quest. Green Birding is a growing, yet vital phenomenon. Whereas most will know of a birders desire to list the birds seen, or maybe be aware of a twitcher's need to travel possibly hundreds of miles to see a lost waif, a bird far away from it's chosen migratory path, a Siberian Accentor or a Franklin's Gull; few will know that there are some birders who pursue birds through Green means. Gary details not only his remarkable journey undertaken in 2016 and how he saw over 300 bird species but also tells of people met, the places seen and fills the pages with anecdote and nostalgia. Some stories are taken from his previous Biking Birding years, those two years when Gary cycled to every RSPB and W&WT nature reserve in the UK - twice! The first in a forthcoming series, The Biking Birder Adventures, Gary will be cycling and kayaking around Peru in 2018, aiming to become the World Green Big Year record holder.
A Bird Too Far
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Author : Robert Duncan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03-16
A Bird Too Far written by Robert Duncan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-16 with categories.
5895 miles, 15 countries, 6 mountain ranges, 243 bird species, 43 "Lifers". This is a travel story, an epic tale of biking and birding across Europe, a motorbike pilgrimage through southern and eastern Europe from one birding hot-spot to the next. It is also a personal journey from one century and millennium into another. With old age seeming not too far away, Rob can see the birding seasons left in his life shrinking to just a few; time running out to see the mass migration of birds of prey across the Straits of Gibraltar, or to visit the ancient marshes and forests of Poland. He might do none of those things unless he gets on his bike - right now!
Birding Under The Influence
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Author : Dorian Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2023-11-02
Birding Under The Influence written by Dorian Anderson and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-02 with Travel categories.
At a personal and professional crossroads, a man resets his life and finds sobriety, love, and 618 bird species, cycling his way to a very Big Year. In Birding Under the Influence, Dorian Anderson, a neuroscience researcher on a pressure-filled life trajectory, walks away from the world of elite institutions, research labs, and academic publishing. In doing so, he falls in love and discovers he has freed himself to embrace his lifelong passion for birding. A North American Big Year—a continent-spanning adventure in which a birder attempts to see as many species as possible in twelve months—is a massive undertaking under any circumstances. But doing it on a bike while maintaining sobriety? That’s next level. As Dorian pedals across the country, describing the birds he sees, he confronts the challenges of long-distance cycling: treacherous weather, punctured tires, speeding cars, and injury. He encounters eccentric characters, blistering blacktop, dreary hotel rooms, snarling dogs, and an endless sea of smoking tailpipes. He also confronts his past struggles with alcohol, drugs, and risky behaviors that began in high school and followed him into adulthood. Birding Under the Influence is a candid, honest look at Dorian’s double life of academic accomplishment and addiction. While his journey to recovery is simultaneously poignant and inspiring, it is ultimately his love of birds and nature that provides the scaffolding to build a new and radically different life.
Extreme Birding
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Author : Beau Schaefer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Extreme Birding written by Beau Schaefer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Bird watchers categories.
Extreme Birding takes one on the myriad adventures of an avid birder and his quest to find as many bird species as possible whilst being self-supported and powered only by his legs. Living in northeastern Illinois where cold weather is king five to six months a year, Beau Schaefer rode his gravel bikes over 6000 miles and identified 276 species of birds on these rides through the six-county greater Chicago area. All of this in the midst of a pandemic. A CrossFit coach and retired high school biology teacher, Schaefer took up cycling in 2018 to combat severe sciatica. The bike quickly became his main transport for bird-finding missions. In addition, Beau's odyssey was one of social connection and group effort, as numerous people and groups played a significant part in the planning, support, and bird finding.
The Spiralling Of The Securitisation Of Migration In The European Union
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Author : Valeria Bello
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-03-31
The Spiralling Of The Securitisation Of Migration In The European Union written by Valeria Bello and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-31 with Political Science categories.
This book investigates how migration has been transformed into a security threat in Europe. It argues that this process has taken place through a self-fulfilling spiralling process, which involves different actors and their specific narratives, practices and policies. The book examines how situations stemming from the so-called ‘migration crisis’ in the European Union (EU) have been dealt with by governments and non-governmental organisations. It also considers how actors treating migration as an ordinary phenomenon rather than a threat and sharing inclusive narratives can create the conditions for decelerating and eventually stopping securitisation processes. Some chapters examine the spiralling of the securitisation of migration in depth, by analysing increases in securitisation, as well as cases characterised by resistance. Others focus on examining the consequences of socially constructing migration as a crisis for the EU’s relations with third countries. In sum, this book shows that there is a wide range of motives for which states and societies would benefit from a change in migration politics and move from the current management of a ‘crisis’ to a more positive governance of human mobility. It will be of interest to researchers and advanced students of sociology, politics, international relations, social and cultural anthropology, human geography, and social work. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies.
Handbook Of Research On International Collaboration Economic Development And Sustainability In The Arctic
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Author : Erokhin, Vasilii
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2018-12-28
Handbook Of Research On International Collaboration Economic Development And Sustainability In The Arctic written by Erokhin, Vasilii and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-28 with Business & Economics categories.
Global interest in the exploration of the Arctic has been growing rapidly. As the Arctic becomes a global resource base and trade corridor between the continents, it is crucial to identify the dangers that such a boom of extractive industries and transport routes may bring on the people and the environment. The Handbook of Research on International Collaboration, Economic Development, and Sustainability in the Arctic discusses the perspectives and major challenges of the investment collaboration and development and commercial use of trade routes in the Arctic. Featuring research on topics such as agricultural production, environmental resources, and investment collaboration, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, business leaders, and environmental researchers seeking coverage on new practices and solutions in the sphere of achieving sustainability in economic exploration of the Artic region.
The Bike Hike
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Author : Daniel Ross
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2016-03-10
The Bike Hike written by Daniel Ross and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Is the story of a guy's dream to travel the Pacific coast on his bicycle. To leave everyone he loves and everything he owns to depart on trip with no return. After thinking about it for 10 years, he finally decides to do it. This trip will take him from Montreal, Canada throughout the United States and along the Pacific Coast to end in Vancouver, Canada. During his journey he learns to live with what he has. He learns about the outdoor experience and to live with nature. He gets challenges and different situations to overcome and also the physical and mental strain he endured. He visits cities, and meets people he will never forget. He must change his itinerary, sometimes because he wants to, other times because he has no choice. This writing brings this adventure to a climax which is unexpected. The Bike Hike brings twists and turns that he, himself cannot foresee. For three weeks, he describes the freedom he senses within, and the fears that can be around, at any corner. Mr. Trump, You have been talking about fi xing immigration and broken borders by deporting millions of illegal aliens. Putting up a wall is not the immediate solution to get rid of illegal aliens or undocumented residents. I was an illegal alien for ten years in the United States and lived the American dream at its fullest. I was able to obtain all the necessary documents to have a great life In the U.S.A. including; Social security card, ID card, Bank card, credit cards(7), Drivers license. I paid income tax also. Yes, illegal aliens can pay taxes; Police offi cers arrest illegals with no papers all the time. Because of internal bureaucracy and ill-will they are released hours later. The biggest problem is the social security card. That is just a few examples of internal bureaucracy loop-holes. If the government would address these loop-holes, you could solve a lot of immigration problems. Mr. Trump; before putting up walls and deporting women, children and good hard working people, read this book. It will help you restore immigration issues in the United States with dignity. These people are not the enemy... They just want to live the American dream.
Green Birding
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Author : Richard Gregson
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2013
Green Birding written by Richard Gregson and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Nature categories.
Explores practical advise for making your birding greener and offers insights into how you can bird "deeper" by sticking close to home and getting to know the birds in your local area better.
University On The Border
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Author : Lis Lange
language : en
Publisher: African Sun Media
Release Date : 2021-08-27
University On The Border written by Lis Lange and has been published by African Sun Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-27 with Education categories.
The volume explores and thinks through the process of decolonising the South African higher education system by examining #MustFall. The text offers theoretical insights from a historical, contemporary and multidisciplinary lens, while examining the embedded meanings of the university as an institution, idea and set of practices to show the shifts and changes that were inaugurated by #MustFall along with the historicities that define the university both locally and globally. The retro- and prospective insights presented in the book surface the crisis of authority that places the university in a state of precarity, which is framed in the book as the ‘border’. The volume proposes the concept of the ‘border’ (recognising its conceptual and analytical dynamism) as a generative space that can facilitate new imaginaries and articulations of this social institution: the university.
Border Culture
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Author : Victor Konrad
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-12-29
Border Culture written by Victor Konrad and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-29 with Social Science categories.
This book introduces readers to the cultural imaginings of borders: the in-between spaces in which transnationalism collides with geopolitical cooperation and contestation. Recent debates about the "refugee crisis" and the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have politicized culture at and of borders like never before. Border culture is no longer culture at the margins but rather culture at the heart of geopolitics, flows, and experience of the transnational world. Increasingly, culture and borders are everywhere yet nowhere. In border spaces, national narratives and counter-narratives are tested and evaluated, coming up against transnational culture. This book provides an extensive and critical vision of border culture on the move, drawing on numerous examples worldwide and a growing international literature across border and cultural studies. It shows how border culture develops in the human imagination and manifests in human constructs of "nation" and "state", as well as in transnationalism. By analyzing this new and expanding cultural geography of border landscapes, the book shows the way to a fresh, broader dialogue. Exploring the nature and meaning of the intersection of border and culture, this book will be an essential read for students and researchers across border studies, geopolitics, geography, and cultural studies.