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What is it like to be a swift, flying at over one hundred kilometres an hour? Or a kiwi, plodding flightlessly among the humid undergrowth in the pitch dark of a New Zealand night? And what is going on inside the head of a nightingale as it sings, and how does its brain improvise? Bird Sense addresses questions like these and many more, by describing the senses of birds that enable them to interpret their environment and to interact with each other. Our affinity for birds is often said to be the result of shared senses - vision and hearing - but how exactly do their senses compare with our own? And what about a birds'' sense of taste, or smell, or touch or the ability to detect the earth''s magnetic field? Or the extraordinary ability of desert birds to detect rain hundreds of kilometres away - how do they do it? Bird Sense is based on a conviction that we have consistently underestimated what goes on in a bird''s head. Our understanding of bird behaviour is simultaneously informed and constrained by the way we watch and study them. By drawing attention to the way these frameworks both facilitate and inhibit discovery, it identifies ways we can escape from them to seek new horizons in bird behaviour. There has never been a popular book about the senses of birds. No one has previously looked at how birds interpret the world or the way the behaviour of birds is shaped by their senses. A lifetime spent studying birds has provided Tim Birkhead with a wealth of observation and an understanding of birds and their behaviour that is firmly grounded in science.

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''This beautiful book is one to treasure forever'' David Walliams, comedian and children''s authorWINNER of The Margaret Mallett Award for Children''s Non-Fiction 2022Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? Or to live high in the tree tops? Or perhaps you’ve wondered what birds do when no one is looking? Birds have some of the most extraordinary – and peculiar – behaviours on the planet. Ravens love PLAYING games. In winter, they sledge down snow-covered rooftops on their bellies, getting faster and faster. Partridges are SNEAKY and know just how to trick hungry foxes. And honeyguides are HELPFUL. They help humans to find the sweetest treat in the forest – honey. These are just some of the incredible stories you’ll read in this book. With fascinating factual detail and playful storytelling from ornithologist Tim Birkhead and vibrant, personality-filled illustrations from Cat Rayner, this book captures what it’s really like to be a bird.

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Jaké to je být ptákem? Jak vypadá svět očima sovy, jakou vůni cítí kivi nebo jak slyší slavík své vlastní zpěvy? Tim Birkhead – jeden z nejvýznamnějších současných ornitologů – se v této výjimečné knize pokusil přiblížit odpovědi na tyto otázky s odvahou i pokorou vědce. Autor nás provádí zákoutími ptačí smyslové výbavy, jakou bychom často u těchto tvorů vůbec nečekali: některé druhy vidí ultrafialově, jiné cítí chemické stopy jako psi nebo vnímají magnetické pole Země. Kniha čerpá nejen z vědeckých studií, ale i z osobních zkušeností – z let strávených pozorováním ptáků v divočině i laboratoři. Ptačí smysl je knihou, která vás nadchne, i pokud si myslíte, že o ptácích už všechno víte. Ukazuje, že svět zvířat je nesmírně bohatý, a že abychom mu porozuměli, musíme se pokusit cítit jinak než lidé – cítit jako ptáci. Pro koho je kniha určena a proč si ji přečíst pro milovníky přírody, pozorovatele ptáků i zvídavé čtenáře pro každého, kdo chce porozumět životu kolem nás hlouběji přináší nové pohledy, vyvrací předsudky a překvapuje fakty obohacuje naše vnímání světa – nejen ptačího, ale i lidského Doporučení nakladatele „Tuhle knihu jsme četli s úžasem. Je to mistrovská ukázka toho, jak propojit vědu, příběh a cit pro přírodu. Tim Birkhead nám připomíná, že příroda je složitější, než si dovedeme představit – a krásnější, než si umíme přiznat.“ - Michaela a Václav Kazdovi Úryvek z knihy „Teprve když vám kivi leží na klíně, uvědomíte si, jak naprosto bizarní tento pták je. Lewis Carroll by kiviho miloval – je totiž ztělesněním zoologických rozporů: víc savec než pták, s hustým peřím připomínajícím srst, řadou dlouhých vousů a protáhlým zobákem s velmi citlivými nozdrami.“ O autorovi Tim Birkhead Tim Birkhead je britský ornitolog a emeritní profesor behaviorální ekologie na Sheffieldské univerzitě. Ptákům se věnuje celý život – od dětství, kdy je pozoroval s otcem, až po desetiletí výzkumu v Arktidě i tropech. Specializuje se na smysly, chování a reprodukční strategii ptáků. Kromě vědecké práce se věnuje popularizaci biologie a je autorem několika oceňovaných knih o přírodě.

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Jaké to je být ptákem? Jak vypadá svět očima sovy, jakou vůni cítí kivi nebo jak slyší slavík své vlastní zpěvy? Tim Birkhead – jeden z nejvýznamnějších současných ornitologů – se v této výjimečné knize pokusil přiblížit odpovědi na tyto otázky s odvahou i pokorou vědce. Autor nás provádí zákoutími ptačí smyslové výbavy, jakou bychom často u těchto tvorů vůbec nečekali: některé druhy vidí ultrafialově, jiné cítí chemické stopy jako psi nebo vnímají magnetické pole Země. Kniha čerpá nejen z vědeckých studií, ale i z osobních zkušeností – z let strávených pozorováním ptáků v divočině i laboratoři. Ptačí smysl je knihou, která vás nadchne, i pokud si myslíte, že o ptácích už všechno víte. Ukazuje, že svět zvířat je nesmírně bohatý, a že abychom mu porozuměli, musíme se pokusit cítit jinak než lidé – cítit jako ptáci. Pro koho je kniha určena a proč si ji přečíst pro milovníky přírody, pozorovatele ptáků i zvídavé čtenáře pro každého, kdo chce porozumět životu kolem nás hlouběji přináší nové pohledy, vyvrací předsudky a překvapuje fakty obohacuje naše vnímání světa – nejen ptačího, ale i lidského Doporučení nakladatele „Tuhle knihu jsme četli s úžasem. Je to mistrovská ukázka toho, jak propojit vědu, příběh a cit pro přírodu. Tim Birkhead nám připomíná, že příroda je složitější, než si dovedeme představit – a krásnější, než si umíme přiznat.“ - Michaela a Václav Kazdovi Úryvek z knihy „Teprve když vám kivi leží na klíně, uvědomíte si, jak naprosto bizarní tento pták je. Lewis Carroll by kiviho miloval – je totiž ztělesněním zoologických rozporů: víc savec než pták, s hustým peřím připomínajícím srst, řadou dlouhých vousů a protáhlým zobákem s velmi citlivými nozdrami.“ O autorovi Tim Birkhead Tim Birkhead je britský ornitolog a emeritní profesor behaviorální ekologie na Sheffieldské univerzitě. Ptákům se věnuje celý život – od dětství, kdy je pozoroval s otcem, až po desetiletí výzkumu v Arktidě i tropech. Specializuje se na smysly, chování a reprodukční strategii ptáků. Kromě vědecké práce se věnuje popularizaci biologie a je autorem několika oceňovaných knih o přírodě.

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In Birds and Us, award-winning writer and ornithologist Tim Birkhead takes us on an epic and dazzling journey through this mutual history with birds, from the ibises mummified and deified by Ancient Egyptians to Renaissance experiments on woodpecker anatomy, from Victorian obsessions with egg collecting to the present fight to save endangered species and restore their habitats.Weaving in stories from his own life as a scientist, including far-flung expeditions to wondrous Neolithic caves in Spain and the bustling guillemot colonies of the Faroe Islands, this rich and fascinating book is the culmination of a lifetime''s research and unforgettably shows how birds shaped us, and how we have shaped them.''Birds and Us wings its way through 12,000 years of our species'' engagement with the avian world. Birkhead tells it all with delightful gusto, plaiting personal encounters with challenging historical research and bewitching scientific rigor'' Tim Dee''Thought-provoking at every turn, this inspiring, shocking, wonder-filled exploration of our relationship with birds from earliest times delivers a sobering challenge to us living with birds today'' Isabella Tree, author of Wilding''A fascinating book about the close and often surprising relationship between birds and people, written by one of our leading ornithologists'' Stephen Moss

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Svět zvířat je plný záhad – ale žádné stvoření nás nefascinuje tak jemně a hluboce jako ptáci.Co cítí pták, když se vznáší v oblacích, klove do půdy nebo zpívá v raním šeru? Jak vidí svět? Co slyší? Co vnímá? Britský ornitolog Tim Birkhead nás ve své strhující knize Ptačí smysl zve na neobyčejnou výpravu do světa smyslů – do světa, který je často úplně jiný než ten náš.Díky desítkám let výzkumu a moderním vědeckým metodám nám autor poodhaluje, jak ptáci vnímají zrakem, sluchem, hmatem, chutí, čichem – ale i smyslem pro magnetické pole nebo city. Výsledkem je fascinující portrét ptačího bytí, který vás okouzlí i překvapí.

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The life, death and afterlife of one of the true icons of extinction, the Great AukThe great auk was a flightless, goose-sized bird superbly adapted for life at sea. Fat, flush with feathers and easy to capture, the birds were in trouble whenever sailors visited their once-remote breeding colonies. Places like Funk Island, off north-east Newfoundland, became scenes of unimaginable slaughter, with birds killed in their millions. By 1800 the auks of Funk Island were gone. A scramble by private collectors for specimens of the final few birds then began, a bloody, unthinking destruction of one of the world’s most extraordinary species.But their extinction in 1844 wasn’t the end of the great auk story, as the bird went on to have a remarkable afterlife; skins, eggs and skeletons became the focus for dozens of collectors in a story of pathological craving and unscrupulous dealings that goes on to this day.In a book rich with insight and packed with tales of birds and of people, Tim Birkhead reveals previously unimagined aspects of the bird’s life before humanity, its death on the killing shores of the North Atlantic, and the unrelenting subsequent quest for its remains.The great auk remains a symbol of human folly and the necessity of conservation. This book tells its story.

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''I think that, if required on pain of death to name instantly the most perfect thing in the universe, I should risk my fate on a bird''s egg'' Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 1862How are eggs of different shapes made, and why are they the shape they are? When does the shell of an egg harden? Why do some eggs contain two yolks? How are the colours and patterns of an eggshell created, and why do they vary? And which end of an egg is laid first – the blunt end or the pointy end?These are just some of the questions A Bird’s Egg answers, as the journey of a bird’s egg from creation and fertilisation to its eventual hatching is examined, with current scientific knowledge placed within an historical context. Beginning with an examination of the stunning eggs of the guillemot, each of which is so variable in pattern and colour that no two are ever the same, acclaimed ornithologist Tim Birkhead then looks at the eggs of hens, cuckoos and many other birds, revealing weird and wonderful facts about these miracles of nature. Woven around and supporting these facts are extraordinary stories of the individuals who from as far back as Ancient Egypt have been fixated on the study and collection of eggs, not always to the benefit of their conservation.Firmly grounded in science and enriched by a wealth of observation drawn from a lifetime spent studying birds,A Bird’s Egg is an illuminating and engaging exploration of the science behind eggs and the history of man’s obsession with them.

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Kartáč na vlasy rozčesávací, pro všechny typy vlasů, plastové štětiny Standardní plochý kartáč DTANGLER Detangling Brush Bird je tím pravým pomocníkem nejen při běžném česání, ale celkové úpravě vlasů. Vyniká širokou, plochou hlavicí a delší rukojetí. Zasazené štětiny jsou plastové. Hodí se pro vlasy každého typu. Sami brzy uvidíte, že odměnou za takovou starostlivost bude jejich krásný a zdravý vzhled. Tento specifický kartáč na vlasy DTANGLER je určený zejména, když potřebujete upravit jak suché, tak mokré vlasy. V neposlední řadě zaujme též líbivý design a kvalitní zpracování v barvě, kterou je vícebarevná. Nejdůležitější přednosti vlasového kartáče DTANGLER Detangling Brush Bird Stane se neodmyslitelnou součástí ranních rituálů Plochý kartáč DTANGLER pro neodolatelný vzhled vašich vlasů Rozčesávací kartáč na vlasy Je využitelný pro všechny typy vlasů Materiál štětin: plastové Barevné provedení: vícebarevná

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New York Times bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks says of Lightfall: “Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I''d had as a kid.”In the second installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of Amulet and Avatar the Last Airbender, Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird is another breathtaking journey into the magical world of Irpa, where epic battles and powerful creatures abound.After a battle that nearly cost them their lives, Bea and Cad awaken in the hidden settlement of the Arsai, mysterious creatures who can glimpse into the future. The Arsai’s vision paints a dire picture for their planet, as the bird Kest Ke Belenus—now awoken from a restless slumber—threatens to destroy all the Lights of Irpa. Desperate for a solution, Bea and Cad seek out the help of a water spirit known as Lorgon, whose ancient wisdom may help them find a way to take down Kest and save Irpa from utter destruction.But when their time with Lorgon presents more questions than answers, Bea and Cad must decide what’s more important . . . stopping Kest or uncovering the truth.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

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“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird feels poorly, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies to make her feel better. And when they hang out with Mole – who tells absolutely hilarious jokes! – Bird realizes she doesn’t need to compete for Bear’s attention; that there is lots of laughter to go around...Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the third instalment in an irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear''s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back – even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear''s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back – even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories make up the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesJust you and me and the stars. I’m as happy as can be...Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don''t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want it to make the other happy. So, when Bear gobbles up the special, surprise cake Bird made for him, Bird laughs and laughs. And when Bird gets completely lost after sitting on a rock with legs, Bear comes to the rescue, on a walking rock of his own...Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the second instalment in an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories"Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for:Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Adventure and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Stick and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the start of an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis."These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn’t), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better...“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they''ve circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they''ve missed the other''s birthday and scramble to surprise each other with a party! And when Bear accidentally loses the ball while playing Boing Boing, he has to summon up all his courage to go into the Creepy Cave to get it back.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fifth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because he is worried he''ll give it away! And when the pair find out they don’t actually like all the same things, they both agree it doesn’t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird’s adventures are perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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This beautiful book celebrates the artistry of bird photography and showcases the best of the best. It accompanies an annual competition, Bird Photographer of the Year, which brings together the most outstanding examples of recent bird imagery.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the sixth year of this annual competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography and with a foreword by long-term birdwatcher, Bill Bailey. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to Birds on the Brink to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival.

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Birds are everywhere. Why not start really watching them?Sometimes, all it takes is a “spark bird” to open the door. A bird, seen well, so unexpectedly beautiful and interesting that it cracks you wide open. Bird Watching For Dummies is a spark book, teaching you all you need to know about this fun, affordable, and accessible hobby. It gently guides as you explore your local habitats, learn to recognize more and more species, and reap the many mental health benefits of connecting to the outdoors and all the wonders it holds. This book gets you started, teaching you how to identify birds by sight and sound, find birdwatching hotspots, and get the birds to come to your own backyard. You’ll learn about the latest gear, the best field guides and online apps that will jump-start your bird identification skills. Into photography? This book has your back, with tips on getting good photos for identification and aesthetic purposes. Find out how to join a local bird club, find a field trip or a group tour to rainforest, desert, seacoast, mountains or prairie. Every habitat has its own special birds, and when the birding bug bites, you’ll want to see them all. Get started with bird watching or take your hobby to the next levelImprove your skills with tips for identifying birds by sight and soundUnderstand bird behavior and learn gardening tips that will bring the birds to youChoose field guides, binoculars, apps, and other tools of the trade Bird Watching For Dummies will teach beginners and novices how to start bird watching, sharpen their bird watching skills, and expand their knowledge.

Objev podobné jako Bird Watching For Dummies - Dawn Hewitt, Julie Zickefoose, Jessica Vaughan

The world’s best bird photography gathered in one beautiful bookThe 10th-anniversary volume of the acclaimed seriesCelebrating the artistry of bird photography from around the globe, the Bird Photographer of the Year is the leading international bird photography competition, and this gorgeous, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest—some of the most spectacular bird photographs ever taken. A remarkable record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the astonishing skill of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today’s digital imaging systems. Previous volumes of this annual series of books have garnered rave reviews. Writing about Collection 9, The Washington Post said, “This stunning collection of images . . . presents the avian world in all its soaring grandeur, stunning color and, yes, accidental comedy.”The Collection 10 volume features more than 250 of the best photographs selected from a record 33,000-plus entries submitted for the tenth anniversary of the competition, including all the winning and short-listed pictures. Taken by experienced professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, these richly various photos are organized by contest category, including Birds in the Environment, Bird Behavior, Birds in Flight, Urban Birds, Conservation, and the Young Bird Photographer of the Year. A portion of the Bird Photographer of the Year’s profits goes to Birds on the Brink, a charity that supports bird conservation around the world. Filled with unforgettable images of a kind that simply weren’t possible before digital photography, this book will delight anyone who loves birds or great photography. Large (11 x 9 inches / 28 x 23 cm), beautifully designed, and lavishly produced hardcover volumeFeatures more than 250 stunning photographsProvides details about how each image was captured—including camera, lens, and shutter speed

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“A mesmerizing tale like no other.”—Priyanka Kumar, author of Conversations with Birds“A beautiful book. The writing about birds—their songs and sounds, what birds mean to us, the wonder and joy they evoke in us—is among the most original, insightful, and enjoyable I’ve read.”—James Macdonald Lockhart, author of Wild Air: In Search of BirdsongThis captivating memoir takes readers into the eccentric world of competitive bird-calling—following the coming-of-age story of two boys who found their voice in the natural world.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.

Objev podobné jako The Bird Singers - Jean Boucault, Johnny Rasse

Explore the amusing personalities of 80 birds by drawing them in the adorable artistic style of author Jen Budrock, founder of the blog Birdhism. Welcome back to the world of kawaii, with this new drawing class of Kawaii Birdies! These birdies are so cute they can fit right in your palm. From their chubby bodies to the anatomy of their wings to the beautiful colors of their plumage, there is so much to learn and love about our fair-feathered friends. Thanks to Jen Budrock, advocate and all-out bird nerd, this guide will teach you how to create little birds with big personalities on the page, and even give you some tips on how to go about bringing a real companion bird home. In a two-spread Bird Order Directory, learn the order in which each specie included in the book belongs in. With a wide variety of birds spanning the old world and the new world, as well as domestic and wild species, this is just the surface of the expansive world of birds. In true Birdhism style, this drawing class comes with a no holds barred on fun, as you'll discover in the chapters Birdie Activities, Birdie Shenanigans, and Birdie Dress-Up. Learn to draw the cutest birds doing all types of silly activities, including: Cuddling Stealing Peekabooing Pouting Camping Baking Surfing Battling And so much more! Find fun and helpful tips for creating your own birds with this easy-to-follow drawing class that beginners will love and experts can expand their resumes with. Even after you've done all the tutorials, the back of the book is loaded with unique Inspiration and Coloring pages so that you can continue creating kawaii birdies wherever you are. More than your standard how-to drawing guide, Kawaii Birdies is guaranteed to turn you into a certified bird lover. Grab your favorite art utensil, and explore the world of birds in this art class today!

Objev podobné jako Kawaii Birdies - Jen Budrock

A beginner-friendly and charmingly illustrated pocket guide to backyard birding.For amateur birdwatchers and aspiring ornithologists, this introductory book offers an easy way to delve into the awe-inspiring world of bird-watching, whether in a park, a forest, on a beach, or a front porch. In these pages, you’ll learn how to: Go where the birds are (or might be) Identify over twenty species of common and non-native North American birds through birdsong, nests, and appearance Create a bird-friendly habitat in your yard Engage in community programming to spread avian awareness Combining bird-watching basics with mindfulness exercises, Pocket Nature: Bird-Watching is a wonderful reminder that friendly faces are always around us—we just need to open our eyes and ears to find them.OUTDOOR FUN: Birding is an enjoyable pastime that gets you outside, moves your body, and calms your mind. With mindful activities sprinkled throughout, this portable guide is more than a birding how-to book; it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature and away from screens. GREAT GIFT BOOK: Petite, gorgeously illustrated, and written in an inviting and approachable way, this beginner’s guide makes a great gift or self-purchase for nature and bird lovers. Package the book with a pair of binoculars, a bird feeder, bird seed, or other books in the Pocket Nature series for a delightful anytime gift. COLLECTIBLE NATURE SERIES: The topics covered in the Pocket Nature series are perennial—mushrooms, bees, trees, flowers, beaches, clouds, and sunsets will always be there to enjoy and admire. With new titles coming out every season, there will be ever-new opportunities to grow a charming collection that looks great on your bookshelf.Perfect for: Birdwatchers, twitchers, and amateur backyard birders Anyone interested in learning more about birds and the history and how-to of bird-watching Nature and wildlife enthusiasts Mindfulness practitioners and meditators Birthday, holiday, housewarming, or seasonal gift for nature lovers

Objev podobné jako Pocket Nature: Bird-Watching - Andrea Debbink

A stunningly illustrated celebration of the world’s best bird photographyThe Bird Photographer of the Year is a competition that celebrates the artistry of bird photography from around the world, and this beautiful, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest—some of the most stunning bird photographs ever taken. A gorgeous record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the dedication and passion of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today’s digital imaging systems. The book features the best of tens of thousands of images from the ninth year of the competition, including the winning and short-listed pictures. It presents a vast variety of photos by experienced professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, reflecting the huge diversity of bird and nature lovers, which is vital for ensuring the conservation and survival of birds. A portion of Bird Photographer of the Year’s profits goes to Birds on the Brink, a charity that supports bird conservation around the world. Filled with unforgettable images of a kind that simply weren’t possible before the creation of digital photography, this book will delight anyone who loves birds or great photography.

Objev podobné jako Bird Photographer of the Year

In this latest adventure, Really Bird and his friends decide to throw a beach party, but organization and teamwork will be the key to pulling it off. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something—to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader—to be really silly, funny, strong, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving, Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In Really Bird, Really Good Party, Really Bird and his friends decide to have a beach party, but organization will be the key to pulling off this fun event. Invitations, activities, food, and party games all need to be organized. Readers will enjoy the divvying up of jobs and the various contributions all the friends make to having a successful and fun party. And who doesn’t love a really good party?

Objev podobné jako Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party (Really Bird Stories #8) - Harriet Ziefert

Nancy and her friends must unearth the person who sabotaged the River Heights Nature Park’s fundraiser in the eighteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Nancy, Bess, and George are excited to be attending Bird Bonanza Camp. They’ll spend their time learning all about different kinds of birds and taking part in fun crafts and activities. The highlight of the week is the Great Bird Count, an event where local bird watchers and ornithologists catalog every bird they see to help keep track of the health of the area’s bird population. George is especially excited because one lucky participant will win a pair of PowerTron 5000s, binoculars so strong you can practically see to the moon! But when someone breaks into a greenhouse and destroys the plants being kept there, the girls suddenly have a new case. The park was planning to sell the now-ruined bird-friendly flowers and shrubs to help fund their activities for the year and help keep the nature preserve running. Even worse, the PowerTron 5000s have gone missing! Without the grand prize, the park’s director thinks she might need to cancel the Great Bird Count. Can the Clue Crew find the birdbrain responsible for the damage in time to save the big day?

Objev podobné jako Bird Bonanza - Keene Carolyn

A delightful picture book with an encouraging story that will inspire little ones to explore nature.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers about the beauty of nature. Join Bear and his best friend Bird as they enjoy a day out by the sea. The tide is in, so their plan to build sandcastles is put on hold. Luckily, Bird has another idea - the two friends become beach detectives and discover all sorts of hidden secrets along the seashore. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and delightful rhyming text, this picture book for children aged 3-5 is sure to amuse its little readers. This heartwarming picture book for children offers:- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life.- Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early learning. - A large and sturdy format that is easy for children to hold.- A playful storyline with a strong underlying message.Proving the ideal storybook for young children, Bear and Bird: Explore the Seashore encourages young readers to search for sparkly abalone shells, glinting sea glass, scuttling crabs, and wobbly driftwood at the beach. Parents and children can have fun sharing this story and nature guide-in-one and spying through the holes of each page for objects in the seashore. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird: Learn to Share, Bear and Bird: Try, Try Again and Bear and Bear and Bird: Make Friends, beautifully-illustrated storybooks that set to teach young readers that sharing is caring.Join the fun today!

Objev podobné jako Jonny Lambert’s Bear and Bird: Find a Footprint - Jonny Lambert

Foreword by Chris PackhamThis beautiful book accompanies a new photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography, with a foreword by BTO President and head judge, Chris Packham. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to the BTO to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival.

Objev podobné jako Bird Photographer of the Year - Bird Photographer of the Year

Journey through the forest with Bear and Bird, and introduce your toddlers to the idea of friendship and sharing with others.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird in the pages of this picture book, as they explore the importance of friendship and sharing with others.Bear and Bird: Learn to Share teaches little ones aged 0-5 vital life lessons about what friendship means and how to share with others, whilst gently introducing them to the idea of hibernation as well.This heartwarming picture book for children offers:- An engaging story with rhyming text, helping children with speech development and vocabulary.- Beautiful illustrations on every page by popular artist Johnny Lambert.- An important message of learning how to share with others and teaching children about this behaviour.This fun-to-share story for parents and children follows Bear and Bird as they go on an adventure through the freezing forest to collect food for hibernation. But Bear is really hungry and wants all the food to himself. Is there enough food for everyone? With beautiful illustrations by renowned artist Jonny Lambert and an enchanting story, children will learn about the importance of sharing with others.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird: Explore the Seashore, Bear and Bird: Try, Try, and Bear and Bird: Make Friends, a collection of beautifully illustrated storybooks that set to teach young readers that sharing is caring!

Objev podobné jako Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird: Learn to Share - Jonny Lambert

Nancy and her friends must unearth the person who sabotaged the River Heights Nature Park’s fundraiser in the eighteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Nancy, Bess, and George are excited to be attending Bird Bonanza Camp. They’ll spend their time learning all about different kinds of birds and taking part in fun crafts and activities. The highlight of the week is the Great Bird Count, an event where local bird watchers and ornithologists catalog every bird they see to help keep track of the health of the area’s bird population. George is especially excited because one lucky participant will win a pair of PowerTron 5000s, binoculars so strong you can practically see to the moon! But when someone breaks into a greenhouse and destroys the plants being kept there, the girls suddenly have a new case. The park was planning to sell the now-ruined bird-friendly flowers and shrubs to help fund their activities for the year and help keep the nature preserve running. Even worse, the PowerTron 5000s have gone missing! Without the grand prize, the park’s director thinks she might need to cancel the Great Bird Count. Can the Clue Crew find the birdbrain responsible for the damage in time to save the big day?

Objev podobné jako Bird Bonanza - Keene Carolyn

The National Audubon Society''s annual Christmas Bird Count stars in this charming picture book, just right for young community scientists, bird watchers, and nature aficionados.A young girl and her mother participate as community scientists in the Christmas Bird Count. The girl is excited when Big Al, the leader of their team, asks her to record the tally this year. Using her most important tools?her eyes and ears?she eagerly identifies and counts the birds they observe on their assigned route around town. She and her team follow the rules, noting the time of day, the habitat, the birding ID techniques used for each sighting. Finally, they meet up with the other teams in the area to combine their totals for a Christmas Bird Count party and share stories about their observations. Sidebars tally up the birds they observe and record. This book introduces young readers to birdwatching with simple explanations of birdwatching techniques and clear descriptions of bird habitats. Stephanie Fizer Coleman''s charming illustrations add color and context to a joyful story that''s sure to inspire the nature lover in everyone. Back matter includes more information about all the birds featured in the book and about the Christmas Bird Count, the nation''s longest-running community science bird project. Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and TeensParents’ Choice Silver Honor Award Mathical Honor Award International Literacy Association Primary Fiction Award

Objev podobné jako Bird Count

Foreword by Chris PackhamThis beautiful book accompanies the photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the competition, now in its third year, showcasing some of the finest bird photography, with a foreword by BTO President and head judge, Chris Packham. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to the BTO to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival.

Objev podobné jako Bird Photographer of the Year - Bird Photographer of the Year

A beautiful celebration of Britain''s best-loved birds, featuring illustrations, folktales, stories and seasonal crafts and activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.A rich treasury of fact, folklore, traditional tales and seasonal crafts and activities, RSPB Bird Tales celebrates 25 of our most familiar and best-loved British birds, offering a wealth of ways to deepen our relationships with our feathered friends.Organised by month and highlighting important moments for birds throughout the year – including courtship, nest-building and migration – in-depth portraits of each species give vivid insights into their fascinating, hidden lives.Each beautifully illustrated bird biography includes a roll call of folk names, a traditional tale, fascinating folklore covering traditions, superstitions and beliefs, key identification features, tips to help birdlife thrive and awe-inspiring facts that reveal the true wonder of birds’ lives.From learning to recognise distinctive bird songs and calls to making a mini pond and bird box to benefit garden birds, this enriching and practical book encourages readers to reconnect with nature through bird-related activities for the whole family.

Objev podobné jako RSPB Bird Tales - Dawn Casey

** The OFFICIAL and UTTERLY UNHINGED BIRD GUIDE based on the viral #rspb TikTok series. The perfect gift for anyone with a love of birds and all things bonkers!**Once upon a time, an esteemed charitable organisation known as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (or RSPB) started a TikTok account. Their goal? To inspire a love of birds in folks on the internet. Specifically through tomfoolery, malarky and bird memes.And so, BIRD OF THE WEEK was born! That''s right - THE viral video sensation where one LUCKY BIRD would be chosen through the spin of a (totally-not-rigged) wheel of fortune and viewers would learn amazing (and occasionally true) facts about it! And now, this TikTok phenomenon crash-landed right into the world of books to create a mish-mash bird guide for you to keep and cherish forever!Featuring 52 brilliant British birds - holy moly, that''s one to learn about every week of the year - each spread is packed with quirky illustrations, incredible photography, unbelievable facts and stats (some of which are even real), and LOTS of gags written by silly gooses, for silly gooses. Along with a spotter''s guide like you''ve never seen before and quizzes to test your newly acquired birdy skills - get ready for the silliest, most utterly chaotic bird guide you''ll ever read!

Objev podobné jako RSPB Bird of the Week - RSPB

A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best riends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers how to make new friends when starting school.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and worry they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have.A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:- 24 captivating pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold storybook- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life- Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning- An engaging story with a strong underlying messageProving the perfect storybook for toddlers, Bear and Bird gently introduces toddlers to friendship and the feelings that come with starting school.Perfect for parents and children to read together, this baby book is a must-have volume for any animal lover’s bookshelf. It encourages youngsters to go outside and stay active while subtly introducing a diverse range of important topics, from how plants grow and why seasons change to healthy eating and how to help a friend in need.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird Learn to Share and Try, Try Again, beautifully illustrated story books set to teach young readers an important message.

Objev podobné jako Jonny Lambert’s Bear and Bird: Try, Try Again - Jonny Lambert

A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers how to make new friends when starting school.Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and worry they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? Join Bear and Bird on their next adventure as they brave their first day of school and try their hardest to make friends. With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have.A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book features:- 24 captivating pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold storybookBeautiful illustrations bringing all the key characters to life- Easy-to-read text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning- An engaging story with a strong underlying messageProving the ideal storybook for toddlers, Bear and Bird gently introduces friendship and the feelings that come with starting school.Perfect for parents and children to read together, this baby book is a must-have volume for any animal lover’s bookshelf. It encourages youngsters to go outside and stay active while subtly introducing a diverse range of important topics, from how plants grow and why seasons change to healthy eating and how to help a friend in need.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? Renowned illustrator Jonny Lambert also brings you Bear and Bird Learn to Share and Try, Try Again, beautifully illustrated story books set to teach young readers an important message.

Objev podobné jako Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird: Make Friends - Jonny Lambert

'This is some of the best English prose of our time' SPECTATOR ‘A feast for mind and soul' ISABELLA TREE 'A marvellous and revelatory guide to our native bird-life' DAILY MAIL Step into the hide for a glorious new encounter with the British wild Close to Adam Nicolson’s home in Sussex, there is a forgotten field overrun by bracken and thicketed by brambles. It is the haunt of deer and many birds – nightingales, the occasional cuckoo, ravens, robins, owls and in summer the sweet-singing warblers that come north from Africa to breed in English woods. This gorgeous book charts his attempt to encounter birds, to engage with a marvellous layer of life he had previously almost ignored. He wanted to look and listen, to return to ‘bird school’ and see what it might teach him. He built a small shed amongst the trees with nesting boxes and bird feeders. Cocooned inside, season after season, he got to know the birds: where they nest, how they sing, how they mate and fight, what preys on them, what they are like as living things. Beautifully written and woven through with philosophy, literature, science and a sense of wonder, always conscious that that this is an age in which the natural world is under siege, Bird School pulls back the curtain on seemingly ordinary birds, taking a long, careful and concerned look at our relationship with the wild. 'Golden threads of literary, philosophical and scientific insight run through Nicolson’s book, along with a sense that we are embarking on an adventure with him into a realm that we cannot hope to fully understand' THE TIMES 'A worthy addition to a literary lineage that stretches back to the 18th-century writer and naturalist Gilbert White…Bird School, then, is a fitting title: we should learn to rekindle our enduring love affair with birds, before they vanish from our sight' DAILY TELEGRAPH

Objev podobné jako Bird School - Adam Nicolson

Get an informed yet cheeky perspective on the fascinating language of birds in marine areas with this witty twist on a traditional field guide.Hark! What''s that bird on the horizon? Well, with this handy guide, you can find out!Sea Bird pairs scientific insight on the attributes and songs unique to birds inhabiting marine areas of North America and vibrant illustrations to help birders of all stripes identify their feathered friends. The light-hearted tone reflects the personality and characteristics of fishermen, pirates, and other sea-faring folk who might run into these birds on a daily basis. As you explore, discover fun facts about each bird and jot down your thoughts and observations in the note-taking section.There are plenty of places to spot beautiful birds, from a scenic boardwalk along the ocean to a lakeside bench. Enjoy all that marine life has to offer as you meet 50 Sea Birds, including:The Black Oystercatcher, picking at mollusks on rocky shores with its neon orange beakThe elegant (and enormous) Trumpeter Swan, gliding through remote northern pondsThe Pacific Loon, whose wailing cry echoes across Arctic tundra lakesThe Yellow-legged Green Heron, sneakily darting at small fish in marshes and swampsThe Birds illustrated collection delivers a playful yet informative insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting different geographical regions. From rural farmlands to bustling city streets or the salty air of the shore, each book features beautiful portraits and a lighthearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics of birds native to each location. Also available from this collection: City Bird and Country Bird.

Objev podobné jako Sea Bird - Angela Harrison Vinet, Janis Hatten Harrison

''Without doubt the most arresting and original new young poet, on the page and in performance'' - Carol Ann DuffyA Sunday Times Book of the Year and New Zealand''s best-selling collection, from the unstoppable force behind such poems as ''Monica'' (the one from Friends) and ''Keats is Dead so F**k Me from Behind''this impressive debut has established Hera Lindsay Bird as a good girl......with many beneficial thoughts and feelings......with themes as varied as snow and tears, the poems in this collection shine with the fantastic cream of who she is................juxtaposing many classical and modern breezesBird turns her prescient eye on love and loss, and what emerges is like a helicopter in fog......or a bejewelled Christmas sleigh, gliding triumphantly through the contemporary aesthetic desert.........this is at once an intelligent and compelling fantasy of tenderness......heart-breaking and charged with trees......without once sacrificing the forest............whether you are masturbating luxuriously in your parents'' sleepout....................or pushing a pork roast home in a vintage pram...................this is the book for you.............................................heroically and compulsively stupid.............................................................................................................................whipping you once again into medieval sunlight.PRAISE FOR HERA LINDSAY BIRD''I think there''s a pretty strong case which suggests Hera Lindsay Bird is like the most exciting newish poet in NZ'' - Steve Braunias''Hi, dear, we have to say how much we enjoyed, if right word, the Hate poem. Really made us think, loved the line about the ancient cannon'' - Text message from Ashleigh Young''s mum''The wickedest problem in Hera Lindsay Bird is not sex but taste'' - John Newton

Objev podobné jako Hera Lindsay Bird - Hera Lindsay Bird

Illustrated by Na''ama GolombThere is a soul bird who lives inside us all. This special bird has the keys to our innermost emotions and feelings. It knows the secret places where we hide away our happiness, anger, joy, jealousy and sorrows. Many of us don''t listen to our soul bird often enough. But we should all try, mabye late at night or at another time of peace and quiet, to hear what the soul bird is telling us. Are you ready to listen to your soul bird?This gentle and poetic book has become a firm favourite with both children and adults. Showing how the consolation and encouragement we need can be found in small, everyday places, it is a lovely resource for those moments when we feel in need of spiritual refreshment. Its deceptive simplicity conceals a deeper philosophical message for us all.

Objev podobné jako The Soul Bird - Michal Snunit

Kniha - autor Anne Lamott, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother's shoulder, and said, 'Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.'"

Objev podobné jako Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (0385480016)

Menážka - na párátka, materiál keramika, výška 45 mm Hledáte originální stojánek na párátka, který jen tak někdo nemá? nbsp;Bird´s Nest OR1064 z kolekce ORANGE od značky INVOTIS je netradiční stojánek na párátka navržený dvojicí nbsp;Ramón Middelkoop amp; Chris Koens. Stojánek se skládá z bílého porcelánového talířku s průměrem 9,5 cm a pevným růžovým ptáčkem uprostřed talířku. Naplněný stojánek nbsp; nbsp;Bird´s Nest OR1064 párátky nbsp;tak vypadá jako ptačí hnízdo. Součástí balení je kromě stojánku také balíček párátek v dárkové krabičce, takže soupravu můžete využít i jako dárek. Klíčové vlastnosti stojánku na nbsp;párátka INVOTIS - ORANGE Bird's Nest OR1064 nbsp;Netradiční stojánek INVOTIS - ORANGE Bird's Nest nbsp;OR1064 nbsp;navrhli nbsp;Ramón Middelkoop amp; Chris KoensStojánek se skládá z bílého porcelánového talířku s pevným růžovým ptáčkem uprostředNaplněný stojánek vypadá jako ptačí hnízdoSoučástí balení nbsp;INVOTIS - ORANGE...

Objev podobné jako INVOTIS Stojánek na párátka ORANGE Bird´s Nest OR1064 (OR1064)

"Powerful, profound and deeply moving, new fiction by Afghan women writers will expand your mind and elevate your heart" ELIF SHAFAK***A Financial Times Fiction in Translation Book of the Year 2022***"[An] arresting collection . . . Written in simple, direct prose and offers vivid snapshots of a country beset by war and violence . . . It seems more important than ever to read the work of these courageous writers" Financial Times"My pen is the wing of a bird; it will tell you those thoughts we are not allowed to think, those dreams we are not allowed to dream"A woman''s fortitude saves her village from disaster. A teenager explores their identity in a moment of quiet. A petition writer reflects on his life as a dog lies nursing her puppies. A tormented girl tries to find love through a horrific act. A headmaster makes his way to work, treading the fine line between life and death."A precious collection of work, the first and maybe the last of its kind. My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird is a huge accomplishment" MONIQUE ROFFEY, author of The Mermaid of Black ConchMy Pen Is the Wing of a Bird is a landmark collection: the first anthology of short fiction by Afghan women. Eighteen writers tell stories that are both unique and universal - stories of family, work, childhood, friendship, war, gender identity and cultural traditions."This book reminds us that everyone has a story. Stories matter; so too the storytellers. Afghan women writers, informed and inspired by their own personal experiences, are best placed to bring us these powerful insights into the lives of Afghans and, most of all, the lives of women. Women''s lives, in their own words - they matter." Lyse Doucet in her IntroductionThis collection introduces extraordinary voices from the country''s two main linguistic groups (Pashto and Dari) with original, vital and unexpected stories to tell, developed over two years through UNTOLD''s Write Afghanistan project. My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird comes at a pivotal moment in Afghanistan''s history, when these voices must be heard.With an Introduction by BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet and an Afterword by Lucy HannahABOUT UNTOLD UNTOLD is a writer development programme for marginalised writers in areas of conflict and post-conflict. Afghanistan has millions of Pashto and Dari speakers with little or no local support for creative writing, literary translation, or literary editing. Support for writers has been hampered by cultural norms, free expression issues, chronic instability, and internal displacement. UNTOLD has been working one-to-one with women on their short stories, with English-speaking literary editors and translators working with the writers to realise the potential of their stories for publication both locally and globally in translation.

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If this bird can do it, ANYONE can. Meet Bird. Bird may be fit right now, but – like the rest of us – knows the struggle of keeping up with a fitness routine all too well. Enter bestselling illustrator Marion Deuchars who – with just a few brush strokes – coaxes Bird into a workout that even the most reluctant of gym-goers can maintain. So join your surprising new personal trainer, and wave goodbye to exercise anxiety (all with a guaranteed smile on your face!). Includes everything from holistic ten-minute workouts to sessions targeting specific corners of the body. The perfect companion to the bestselling Yoga for Stiff Birds, this delightful sequel makes an ideal gift for anyone who prefers to be charmed, not bossed, into exercising.

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"In Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire''s clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the life of birds." – British Trust of Ornithology Through personal anecdote and expert insight, Claire Thompson of BirdLife International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens, cities, open country, forests, coasts and mountains to enjoy and learn from the magnificent beauty and diversity of the avian world.Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature’s songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts and minds – if we simply pay them attention. With Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson reveals how the practice of mindfulness enriches our bird watching experiences – and explores how birds are, in turn, the ideal inspiration for the practice of mindfulness.Enjoy the magnificent diversity of colours, songs, flight patterns and behaviours displayed by birds while reaping the benefits of mindfulness:Increased concentrationIncreased creativityIncreased vitalityReduced stress and anxietyBetter overall physical and emotional well-beingBetter sleepBird flight is a symbol of freedom to soar through life without constraint, and mindfulness similarly enables us to invite freedom and happiness into our own lives.Find even more ways to practice mindfulness with the Mindfulness series: Mindfulness in Sound, Mindfulness in Drawing, Mindfulness in Knitting, Mindfulness & the Journey of Bereavement, Mindfulness of Work, Art of Mindful Singing, Art of Mindful Crafting, Mindfulness and Compassion, Mindfulness for Black Dogs & Blue Days, Mindfulness for Unraveling Anxiety, Practice of Mindful Yoga, The Mindful Man, Mindfulness and the Natural World and more.

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