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The Sparrows
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Author : Denis Summers-Smith
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-11-30
The Sparrows written by Denis Summers-Smith and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-30 with Nature categories.
While Denis Summers-Smith's monograph The Sparrows presented his knowledge of sparrow biology, this volume tells the other, human, side of the tale. Denis Summers-Smith first took up the study of the House Sparrow in 1947, thinking that the difficulties of travel in post-war Britain would best suit the study of a species always close at hand. The humble House Sparrow, common everywhere, was surprisingly poorly researched and his work soon provided interesting insights into this successful and adaptable little bird. As new opportunities to travel opened up, his interest blossomed to take in the genus Passer as a whole. His travels would ultimately lead to his study of all but one of the group, found only in deepest Turkestan, and to the publication of his authoritative monograph on sparrows in 1988. His wry descriptions of the tribulations and unexpected pleasures of a traveller on four continents, from the Himalayas and Thailand to Africa and the Americas (with a good few islands in between), are interspersed with observations and speculations on the biology of sparrows in a wide variety of habitats. Everywhere local officials and bird watchers warmed to the eccentric Scot in pursuit of the little birds that nobody notices but which so often make their homes beside us. The author's own photographs and delightful cartoons by Euan Dunn further paint the picture of this lifelong search.
The Sparrow
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Author : Mary Doria Russell
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 1997-09-08
The Sparrow written by Mary Doria Russell and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-09-08 with Fiction categories.
A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today
A Guide To The Identification And Natural History Of The Sparrows Of The United States And Canada
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Author : James D. Rising
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-06-30
A Guide To The Identification And Natural History Of The Sparrows Of The United States And Canada written by James D. Rising and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-30 with Nature categories.
A Guide to the Identification and Natural History of the Sparrows of the United States and Canada provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on all the features that make possible identification of all 62 species of sparrows that occur in North America. The text gives detailed descriptions of the summer, winter, and juvenile plumages of each species, as well as comparisons with similar species. The species accounts are illustrated with range maps and superb line drawings showing behavioral postures and, where useful, fine features of tail feather patterns. The 27 color plates splendidly illustrate the various plumages of each species with the emphasis on the distinctive appearance of birds of different sex, age, and geographic regions. This beautiful and authoritative book will be a must for the library of all keen birders living in and visiting North America. Species accounts include discussions of species': * Identification * Measurements * Voice * Habitat * Ecology * Nesting biology * Distribution * Taxonomy * Geographic variations * Historical and present status
Wives Of Steel Voices Of Women From The Sparrows Point Steelmaking Communities
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language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
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Wives Of Steel Voices Of Women From The Sparrows Point Steelmaking Communities written by and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Wisdoms Of The Sparrows
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Author : Teguh Pranoto Chen
language : en
Publisher: Fulton Holding
Release Date : 2015-05-15
Wisdoms Of The Sparrows written by Teguh Pranoto Chen and has been published by Fulton Holding this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-15 with Business & Economics categories.
Wisdoms of the Sparrows is a guidebook for young professionals who are entering the competitive business world. By telling a fun and entertaining story about the trials and tribulations of a growing sparrow family, this book conveys the lessons of business in an enjoyable way. Each chapter covers a different aspect of the many challenges faced by young professionals who are new to their field. Through the wisdoms of the sparrows and the use of ingenious idioms and comparisons, the reader can learn from the nestlings' mistakes, rather than his own. If you are still a nestling or about to fledge into your new career, this is the easy-reading guide for you! A thoughtful book with artfully formed yet easily understood metaphors about business and the greater meaning of life. An excellent introduction to the business world for young professionals and a valuable reminder for the rest of us. ~ Thomas W. Keefe, President, University of Dallas
The Sparrow Garden
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Author : Peter Skrzynecki
language : en
Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press
Release Date : 2015-09-01
The Sparrow Garden written by Peter Skrzynecki and has been published by Univ. of Queensland Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
With his classic Immigrant Chronicle, Peter Skrzynecki harnessed the universal language of poetry. Now, in his powerful memoir The Sparrow Garden, he travels from the Displaced Persons camps of Germany to the suburban battlegrounds of outer Sydney and taunts of “reffo” and “dago”. In unforgettable style, he leads us on a bracing rollercoaster of emotions and boyhood adventures. The Sparrow Garden is also the deeply personal story of one man’s complex, loving relationship with his parents.
The Sparrows Of Edward Street
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Author : Elizabeth Stead
language : en
Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press
Release Date : 2011
The Sparrows Of Edward Street written by Elizabeth Stead and has been published by Univ. of Queensland Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Fiction categories.
A wonderfully witty and entertaining retelling of a little-known yet very important period of Australia's history, this is a fictionalized account of acclaimed Australian writer Elizabeth Stead's experiences in a 1940s postwar housing commission camp. It's November 1948, and the widowed Hanora Sparrow and her teenage daughters, Aria and Rosy, have fallen on tough times; when they move into a housing commission camp on the outskirts of Sydney, their spirits are low and their prospects few. While Hanora copes via various pharmaceutical offerings and Rosy with nothing other than indignity, the spirited Aria rises immediately to the challenge of keeping the family together in such trying circumstances. With her endless curiosity and lively sense of humor, Aria draws the Sparrow women into close friendships with other camp residents and supports her family through her work as a photographic model in the city. Despite the setbacks, Aria strives toward their eventual salvation.
The English Sparrow Passer Domesticus In North America
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Author : Walter Bradford Barrows
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
The English Sparrow Passer Domesticus In North America written by Walter Bradford Barrows and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Bird pests categories.
Children Of God
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Author : Mary Doria Russell
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-03-30
Children Of God written by Mary Doria Russell and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-30 with Fiction categories.
From the acclaimed author of The Sparrow comes a new, extraordinarily imaginative SF novel which continues the powerful, moving story of Emilio Sandoz, the charismatic Jesuit priest who led the well-intentioned but catastrophic mission to the distant planet of Rakhat, and journeyed to the furthest reaches of the human soul. Now, in Children of God, Father Emilio Sanchoz returns and - against his will - is forced to continue his quest for the meaning, if any, of God's plan. Dazzlingly imaginative, philosophically provocative and immeasurably entertaining, Children of God is a must-read for fans of The Sparrow, and a startlingly fresh adventure for newcomers to Mary Doria Russell's special literary magic.
Song Of The Sparrow
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Author : Lisa Ann Sandell
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2008
Song Of The Sparrow written by Lisa Ann Sandell and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
She is Elaine of Ascolat, the Lady of Shalott. At sixteen, Elaine is beautiful and brave, with a temperament as fiery as her long red hair. She lives on Arthur's army base with her father and brothers, the sole girl in a militaristic world of men. As she mends torn battle garments and heals wounds, Elaine often slips into daydreams, wishing the handsome Lancelot would see her as more than a tomboy. Then a new girl arrives, and Elaine is thrilled-- until Gwynivere proves to be cold and cruel. But when the two of them are thrown into a situation of gravest danger, they must band together in order to survive. Can Elaine find the strength to fight for the kingdom she has always believed in? This highly acclaimed novel is a beautiful contribution to the Camelot canon.