The Unburnt Egg
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The Unburnt Egg
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Author : Brian James Gill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-11-02
The Unburnt Egg written by Brian James Gill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-02 with History categories.
Museum natural history collections have been called libraries of life. Their very purpose is to help us probe, understand and enjoy the world's astonishing biodiversity. In The Unburnt Egg Brian Gill continues his spellbinding stories from more than thirty years as a curator. Some tales are so bizarre they read like fiction: a population of ship rats decimating the entire wildlife of an island and then collapsing; birds leaving their young to be raised by other birds; frogs and lizards living in trees and flying. Others reveal the painstaking detective work involved in solving mysteries presented by police, biosecurity agencies, government departments and members of the public. Frogs' legs on sale as chicken, a feather hidden in a bag of sugar, a live boa constrictor on a street in snake-free New Zealand--it's all in a day's work. Into these stories Gill weaves as fascinating a cast of characters as you are ever likely to meet.
The Unburnt Egg
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Author : Brian James Gill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
The Unburnt Egg written by Brian James Gill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Museums categories.
Natural history museums contain many thousands of zoological specimens and each has a tale to tell an often involving extraordinary people, daring explorations, unquenchable scientific curiosity, and strange coincidences. This perfectly presented book, with its engaging pictures, is rich in stories and unveils many secrets. Read about: the fate of a tortoise given as a gift by Captain Cook - the epic international voyage of the biggest known moa egg - the admiration induced by an ape from the jungles of Borneo - the barn owl of mysterious origins - the unfortunate fate of an angry young elephant - the quest to discover how a New Zealand heron turned up in a Florence museum - the strange arrival of an Australian banjo frog - and many other mind-boggling mysteries.
The Owl That Fell From The Sky
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Author : Brian James Gill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
The Owl That Fell From The Sky written by Brian James Gill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
"Brian Gill delves into the past to reveal the background of fifteen intriguing objects in New Zealand museums. In so doing, he leads us behind the scenes into the curator's world, where a phone call from the public can lead to an exciting discovery, carefully preserved specimens may help authorities detect the invasion of alien species, and the answer to a baffling mystery can come from a tiny clue." -- Back cover.
Report Of The Director
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Author : International Red Locust Control Organisation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Report Of The Director written by International Red Locust Control Organisation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Locusts categories.
Bulletin
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1912
Bulletin written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1912 with Entomology categories.
A Norse Settlement In The Outer Hebrides
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Author : Niall Sharples
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2019-12-19
A Norse Settlement In The Outer Hebrides written by Niall Sharples and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-19 with Social Science categories.
The settlement at Bornais in the Western Isles of Scotland is one of the largest rural settlements known from the Norse period in Britain. It spans the period from the fifth to the fifteenth century AD when the Atlantic seaboard was subject to drastic changes. The islands were systematically ravaged by Viking raiders and then colonised by Norse settlers. In the following centuries the islanders were central to the emergence of the Kingdom of Man and the Isles, played a crucial role in the development of the Lordship of the Isles and were finally assimilated into the Kingdom of Scotland. This volume explores the stratigraphic sequence uncovered by the excavation of Bornais mounds 2 and 2A. The excavation of mound 2 revealed a sequence of high status buildings that span the Norse occupation of the settlement. One of these houses, constructed at the end of the eleventh century AD, was a well preserved bow-walled longhouse and the careful excavation and detailed recording of the floor layers has revealed a wealth of finds that provides invaluable insight into the activities taking place in this building. The final house in this sequence is very different in form and use, and clearly indicates the increasing Scottish influence on the region at the beginning of the thirteenth century. The excavation of mound 2A provides an insight into the less prestigious areas of the settlement and contributes a significant amount of evidence on the settlement economy. The area was initially cultivated before it became a settlement local and throughout its life a focus on agricultural activities, such as grain drying and processing, appears to have been important. In the thirteenth century the mound was occupied by a craftsman who produced composite combs, gaming pieces and simple tools. The evidence presented in this volume makes a major contribution to the understanding of Norse Scotland and the colonisation of the North Atlantic in a period of dramatic transformations.
The Ostrich
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
The Ostrich written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Birds categories.
Llewellyn S 2022 Magical Almanac
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Author : Llewellyn Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2021-07-08
Llewellyn S 2022 Magical Almanac written by Llewellyn Publishing and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Explore new ways to deepen your magical practice with Llewellyn's 2022 Magical Almanac. For more than thirty years, this almanac has provided useful spells, rituals, and ideas that inspire all levels of practitioners to improve their connection to magical energies and elements. This year's edition features dozens of compelling articles, grouped by element, on staff making, magical reversals, the history and use of the pentacle, how to create a magical threshold, third eye opening, spirit houses, healing waters, frog magic, and more. You'll also be treated to a fantastic coloring section with coloring pages, color correspondences, and two spells to be used with the coloring pages.
Ritual Matters
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Author : Claudia Moser
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2017-11-14
Ritual Matters written by Claudia Moser and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-14 with History categories.
An international, cross-disciplinary investigation of ancient religious practices and their material remains yields fresh insights and poses new questions
The Secret Island And The Enticing Flame
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Author : Edwin A. Cranston
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2010-03-31
The Secret Island And The Enticing Flame written by Edwin A. Cranston and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-31 with Poetry categories.
