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Learn to identify 36 of Australia's most common birds and develop your birdwatching skills while creating great memories with family and friends. Backyard Birdwatching helps to increase the environmental life skills of people of all ages and create conversation and activity around the birds in your backyard or local park. Birdwatching is easy, costs nothing and is a great discussion topic maintaining a thread from one day to the next. It is also an activity which can be activated quickly with few resources.

“I read this book in one sitting. I loved the story of the two boys, of their relationships with the nature around them, their community, and their relationship with each other.”—Marc Hamer, author of the Indie Next Picks How to Catch a Mole and Spring RainIn the vein of H is for Hawk and The Book of Eels, this moving memoir shines a light on the transformative power of nature as it tells the story of two boys, Jean and Johnny, who learned the language of birds.This captivating book brings together two birds of a feather: Jean and Johnny, boys from very different worlds growing up in a small village in France. Jean is the genteel pharmacist’s son, dressed in his Sunday best; Johnny’s father is a rough, working-class sheep herder, always with the odor of animals clinging to him. Each year, over three hundred bird species visit their village, which intersects a major migratory flyway.The two boys’ stories converge when Jean enters a bird-calling contest. He places second, and at only eleven years old becomes a child celebrity on the bird-calling circuit. Then Johnny starts to compete as well. At the annual bird festival, both boys are standouts, and a long, admiring rivalry develops between them, eventually culminating in the European championships.As they evolve as performers, the two boys’ identities become more distinct: Jean is soft-spoken, while Johnny likes to play to the crowd. While most of their competitors are adult men, hunters who learned to call birds for sport, the two boys are fascinated with the pure beauty of birdsong, and in trying to transcend themselves through imitating birds. Their shared passion develops into an enduring partnership as performers, and they go on to tour the world in concert as the Bird Singers.This is a story as much about friendship as it is about birdsong. The setting is timeless and bucolic, with long walks to small village schools, games of pick-up soccer, and father-son birding trips. The chapters, which bounce back and forth between the two narrators, are woven through with descriptions of colorful characters in the bird-calling competition circuit and the kind of ornithological detail that can only come from a true passion for birds. There is poetry in the description of the different birds, from common seagulls to thrushes and bluethroats and nightingales, and something like communion in the way Jean and Johnny understand the feathered friends they imitate.Unique, evocative, and cinematic, The Bird Singers is the story of an unlikely friendship, sparked by a desire to speak with the avian world.

An enthralling exploration of the significance of birds and place through Britain's history.

Mobilising resources drawn from semiotic materialism and the environmental humanities, this book seeks a form of social theory from the mangroves; that is to think interstitiality from the perspective of mangroves themselves, exploring the crafty and tenacious world-making they are engaged in.

A unique and essential bird-watching toolfeaturingstickers and logbook entries for each bird, an illustrated species catalog, and space for your notes.Birding is a fun pastime that people of all ages can enjoy in just about any location. If you head out armed with binoculars, you might be left with lots of fond memories of the birds you saw, but they tend to blend together and get fuzzy in detail over time. Bird Watchers' Field Guide Sticker & Logbook is here to tackle that challenge, as the one-stop resource for recording your sightings. Whether you're just getting started birding or want to build on your existing knowledge, this field guide and logbook provides you with all you need, making it thecompanion in the field.Divided into climate regions (temperate, polar, continental, tropical, and desert), the field guide makes it easy to track your birds.Inside this gorgeously illustrated guide, you'll find:The basics of bird-watching, including when, where, and what to look for, as well as how to take accurate notes and make sketches.A unique layflat logbook, filled with tips to get the most out of bird-watching, so you can chart your own findings and observations.Beautiful illustrations of 75 of the most commonly seen birds in North America in one comprehensive species catalog.Stickers for each bird, plus more unique stickers for added fun, setting this book apart from all the other bird logbooks. Perfectly sized to fit into a shoulder bag next to your binoculars and featuring a layflat binding for easy writing and stunning imagery throughout, Bird Watchers Field Guide Sticker & Logbookis the one book you won't want to leave home without.

A spectacular photographic guide to the birds and biodiversity of the tropical AndesSpanning virtually the entire western coast of South America, the Andes are home to some of the world's most magnificent birds, from exquisite hummingbirds to fabulous flamingos. This beautifully illustrated large-format book celebrates the splendor and extraordinary diversity of Andean birds and the habitats they depend on. It draws on the latest findings from the field and sheds light on the lush alpine terrains that make this avifauna so rich and plentiful. With illuminating essays that share invaluable perspectives from some of the region's leading bird conservationists, Birds of the Tropical Andes takes readers from the Pacific coast to the jungles of the Amazon, crossing peaks and high plains in search of spectacular birdlife.Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of photographsTours the vast array of habitats that comprise the Andean mountainsCovers every major ecosystem and its abundant birdlifeProfiles representative species, including the rarest and most sought afterDiscusses the region's unique geology and Indigenous cultureA must for birders, ecotravelers, and armchair naturalists

This book covers the response of the seabird research community to a biodiversity crisis aiming to contribute towards environmental sustainability. It should provide inspiration to a wide range of professionals and students, including the much needed world-wide collaboration between research groups and practitioners.

Elephants today live on only 15% of the land they once roamed. With each passing day, another acre of nature is destroyed by human beings, replaced by agriculture, settlement and other man-made business. With each passing day, Asia's remaining wild elephants are squeezed onto smaller pieces of land onto which they're expected to survive.  Wildlife photographer Larry Laverty has followed the plight of the elephants for several decades, capturing the magnificence of this animal on film, while at the same time raising awareness all over the world of the danger of extinction that elephants face. For this book, Larry spent months travelling across Asia following elephants and recording extraordinary moments on his camera. The result is an amazing book of some 180 photographs, presented in landscape format, of one of Earth's greatest creatures. It's through his work and books that Larry hopes to give the elephants of Asia the respect they deserve..."We are finally acknowledging a force of nature that's been with us all along. Elephants are magnetic. But until now, we humans haven't had the ability to see, to appreciate this fact."

This book looks at the natural history as well as the literary history of the nightingale.

The polyphyletic Protozoa have explored the possibility of performing almost all metazoan functions with a few subcellular organelles.

Groupers are fascinating charismatic fishes commonly found in reef habitats around the world that sustain a global multimillionaire fishery. They are important top predator species and therefore of paramount ecological importance for reef system's resilience.

This book explores how equestrians are highly invested in the idea of profound connection between horse and human and focuses on the ethical problem of knowing horses.

This book explores the fascinating and complex lives of the honey badger, the African jackals (black-backed jackal and side-striped), African golden wolves and Eurasian golden jackals. It will interest researchers, scientists, and students in wildlife conservation, human-wildlife relations, zoology, biology and environmental science.

Folklore of Birds is an imaginative, intriguing gift book that looks at the timeless folklore behind 35 common birds, uncovering surprising stories and unusual facts.

In the Mesozoic Era, while dinosaurs roamed on land, giant carnivorous reptiles ruled the seas. These enormous underwater creatures have enthralled the public imagination since Mary Anning discovered spectacular reptile skeletons on Dorset's 'Jurassic Coast' in the early 1800s. Join palaeontologist Darren Naish on a tour of these incredible animals, ranging from shark-shaped ichthyosaurs and long-necked plesiosaurs to gigantic, predatory mosasaurs. Occupying roles similar to those of modern sharks, seals and whales, they filled the ancient oceans for a period of 180 million years. Naish charts the evolutionary rise of the ancient sea reptiles and their domination of the Mesozoic Seas. He reveals how these reptiles moved in water, the anatomical advantages of their soft tissue, skin and blubber, how their jaws were specialized for aquatic prey, and the sensory organs that enabled them to see, smell or hear underwater. Later chapters focus on each of the major lineages: the shark-shaped ichthyosaurs, the long-necked plesiosaurs; the crocodilelike thalattosuchians, the fast-swimming mosasaurs, and the first sea turtles. The book is richly illustrated with photographs of striking specimens and artistic reconstructions which bring these giants of the sea to life.

This is the ultimate keep-in-your-pocket field guide to the birds of Britain and other parts of northern and central Europe. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 350 images of all the species most likely to be encountered. For each of the 250 species accounts there is at least one photograph for identification and a brief written account listing ID features of key plumages, range and habitat, behaviour and voice. The book covers everything from grebes and grouse to warblers and waders, encompassing all common breeding birds, together with those likely to be seen on migration or during winter - from garden birds such as Chaffinch and Long-tailed Tit to wetland specialities including Bittern and Avocet - along with recent colonists like Glossy Ibis and Great White and Cattle Egrets and some of the more unusual species to look out for, such as Pectoral Sandpiper and Yellow-browed Warbler. The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on walks or days out. It is perfect for beginners or wildlife-watchers of an intermediate level, and also for children as a first book on birds.

This is the ultimate keep-in-your-pocket field guide to the mammals, reptiles and amphibians of Britain and other parts of northern and central Europe. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with nearly 200 images of all the species most likely to be encountered. For each of the 90 species accounts there is at least one photograph for identification and a brief written account listing ID features, behaviour, range and habitat. The book covers all the species likely to be encountered, including everything from Adder and Sand Lizard, to Natterjack Toad and Great Crested Newt, to Red Deer, Water Vole, Pine Marten and Harbour Porpoise. The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on walks or days out. It is perfect for beginners or wildlife-watchers of an intermediate level, and also for children as a first book on animals.

The Vet GP Casebook echoes life at the coal face of companion animal practice. Organised into 'clinics', each chapter feels like a day in the life of a busy general practitioner, where emergencies are juggled with routine consultations. This book makes a persuasive argument for general practice as speciality in its own right.

The Vet GP Casebook echoes life at the coal face of companion animal practice. Organised into 'clinics', each chapter feels like a day in the life of a busy general practitioner, where emergencies are juggled with routine consultations. This book makes a persuasive argument for general practice as speciality in its own right.

An enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the bee lover in all of usBeepedia is a one-of-a-kind celebration of bees, from A to Z. Featuring dozens of alphabetical entries on topics ranging from pollination and beekeeping to the peculiar lifestyles of cuckoo bees and carrion eating vulture bees, this enticing, pocket-sized compendium takes you on an unforgettable journey into the remarkable world of bees. Explore the many wonders of bee morphology, behavior, and ecology, and learn about the role of bees in agriculture, art, literature, and religion. With more than 20,000 described species, bees can be found anywhere on the planet where flowering plants are pollinated by insects. With Laurence Packer as your guide, you will meet some of the most inquisitive and prolific bee experts who ever lived, marvel at the astonishing variety of wild bees and the creative methods scientists use to study them. Discover why bees have intrigued us for millennia, why Napoleon Bonaparte chose the bee as his emblem when he became emperor, where the expression "the bee's knees" comes from, and much more. With captivating drawings by Ann Sanderson, Beepedia is an informative and entertaining blend of fact, folklore, and fancy that will captivate anyone who has ever been curious about these amazing insects. Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design

The morning after Courtney Gustafson and moved with her partner into an old house in the Poets Square neighbourhood of Tucson, Arizona, she noticed hundreds of tiny pawprints all over her driveway. They were the first evidence of a colony of feral cats who would, in time, become part of her family, expand her world spectacularly, and help pierce a personal darkness she'd wrestled with for much of her life.Beebs was the first cat to cross the threshold of their home, allowing himself to be petted in the kitchen. And then came so many others. There was Monkey, the hissing, dark-blotched calico, and Reverse Monkey, her timid, white-blotched opposite. There was Bubbles, enormous and sweet but prone to biting, who rescued Gustafson from loneliness, and serene, regal Dr Big Butt, who taught her all about grief. There were Sad Boy and Lola, the inseparable pair who made their way across the internet and into strangers' wedding vows. And there was Goldie, tiny, skinny, but completely unafraid: the King of Poets Square.Poets Square is a love letter to community, caretaking and kindness in the face of a broken system. Through the brutal, tender stories of the many cats she has saved (and those she couldn't), Gustafson navigates poverty, mental health, misogyny, and the search for stability. Above all, she explores the ways her encounters with feral cats have taught her what it might mean to be a good person, even while the world burns.

With spectacular photographs and maps to show the distribution of each species, their status, behaviour, ecology and other aspects, it is a mammoth collection of about sixty-two species and seventy-eight subspecies that inhabit this world.

Features 32 artworks depicting happy cats in various poses for you to colour and enjoy.

Features 32 artworks depicting happy dogs in various poses for you to colour and enjoy.