Download or read book Bird Crazy written by Maryann Davenport and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-06-16 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bobbi Lawn investigates small companies her boss wants to buy. After the attractive owner of Valdez Flight School takes her up in a small helicopter, Bobbi decides to quit her old job and accept a new one in the little desert town nearby. She and Eric Valdez discover they both came from bitter families and have a deep desire to succeed on their own. They also learn they have a vicious enemy in common named Lionel Rasmussen. Valdez teaches her to fly while she settles into her new job and falls in love with him. Bobbi and Valdez' best friend scour the desert in the middle of the night to find Valdez after he fails to pick up an emergency shipment of medicine. Defending themselves from Rasmussen and his minions becomes a race against the harsh realities of the desert, the ingenuity of a madman, and the fears that pursue two people in love.
Download or read book Crazy for Birds written by Misha Maynerick Blaise and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exuberant and vibrant illustrated exploration of birds and our relationships with them From the Common Swift, which can stay in the air continuously without landing for up to ten months at a time, to the tiny Goldcrest, Europe's smallest bird, which can lay a clutch of a dozen eggs in two weeks totaling one-and-one-half times its body weight, the class of animals we call birds is filled with incredible feats of beauty, intellect, and wonder. With enthralling facts, humorous anecdotes, and gorgeous artwork, artist Misha Blaise pays loving homage to these amazing beings that populate our skies and share the planet with us. Using her own adoration of birds as a starting point to explore avian minutiae both strange and fascinating, Blaise winds through the interconnectedness between humans and our feathered friends, from the eccentric people who obsess about birds to the compelling ways people have integrated birds into culture throughout history, as well as our similar behaviors, kindred intelligence, and shared habitats. Thoughtful, philosophical, and delightful, Crazy for Birds pairs beautiful artwork with whimsical writing to explore the many wonders of birds, shedding light on our abiding connection with nature, the diversity of life, and the idiosyncrasy of the human psyche.
Download or read book Return of the Crazy Bird written by Clara Pinto-Correia and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-18 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, Pinto-Correia carefully weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive eye-opening view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. More importantly, she shows us the intellectual underpinnings of the old view that it was acceptable for some animals to die out. Within this narrative, we can see what the modern view of the dodo tells us about the history of our changing understanding and valuation of nature and our place in it. Strong writing, powered by lively historical anecdotes and sober insights into human behavior, makes this beautifully illustrated book a page-turner to the end.
Download or read book Out of the Beaks of Birds written by Cinda Klickna and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy the world of colorful birds and learn the correct use of action verbs as the birds chirp, cheep and squawk throughout various stories. Designed for parents, teachers, grandparents and caregivers to use with preschool children as well as those in early elementary grades. Five varieties of birds are used in the stories; each story focuses on the use of a certain verb. The verb tenses are printed in the color of the bird. Information about each of the five birds is included along with pictures and internet links to bird songs.
Download or read book A Supremely Bad Idea written by Luke Dempsey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unlikely birder traces his indoctrination into the hobby by a pair of obsessive fellow enthusiasts and their zealous nation-wide search for rare and noteworthy species, in an account that describes their haphazard encounters with human and natural challenges. Reprint.
Download or read book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America written by Matt Kracht and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Download or read book Cuckoo the Crazy Bird written by Arnie Lightning and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading Made Fun! Follow the adventures of Cuckoo the Crazy Bird and his best friend Sancho the Fruit Fly. Cuckoo is a loony bird and he is on a mission (a very weird mission). He has fallen in love with a cupcake in California, but he is in Vermont! He decides to go rescue this cupcake and has many adventures along the way! This is an excellent storybook for early readers, reading aloud at home, and as a bedtime story. 5 fun short stories for kids Games and puzzles Coloring book pages Excellent for early and beginner readers Big and cute illustrations for early and younger readers This book is great for quick bedtime story or to be read aloud with friends and family! Fun for the entire family! Kids and children can practice their reading skills or have a parent read it aloud. This special story includes lessons and morals about about caring and love. Best-Selling Children's Book Author, Arnie Lightning Arnie Lightning is a best-selling children's book author with a straightforward goal. He wants his work to create a positive impact in the lives of others through children's books. Learning morals, lessons, and good character can start at a young age. Arnie's books reflect this. By providing a comfortable and entertaining environment, learning can be a fun activity! Scroll up and click 'buy' to spend some quality time with your child!
Download or read book In the Pink written by Sue Levin and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers of In the Pink will gain practical, useful tips on running and starting a gay-focused business, being partners with their partners, managing gay employees, and much more. In the Pink also gives the reader personalized help on general issues such as motivation, personality, finance, marketing, planning, and management from a gay perspective. It tells you how to find a mentor, how to apply for a bank loan, how to market to the gay and non-gay communities, whether or not your business should come out, and much more. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book Gone Crazy in Alabama written by Rita Williams-Garcia and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coretta Scott King Award–winning Gone Crazy in Alabama by Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel from the streets of Brooklyn to the rural South for the summer of a lifetime. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother Big Ma and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles’s half sister, Miss Trotter. The two half sisters haven’t spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that’s been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible. Powerful and humorous, this companion to the award-winning One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven will be enjoyed by fans of the first two books, as well as by readers meeting these memorable sisters for the first time. Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming will find much to love in this book. Rita Williams-Garcia's books about Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern can also be read alongside nonfiction explorations of American history such as Jason Reynolds's and Ibram X. Kendi's books. Each humorous, unforgettable story in this trilogy follows the sisters as they grow up during one of the most tumultuous eras in recent American history, the 1960s. Read the adventures of eleven-year-old Delphine and her younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, as they visit their kin all over the rapidly changing nation—and as they discover that the bonds of family, and their own strength, run deeper than they ever knew possible. “The Gaither sisters are an irresistible trio. Williams-Garcia excels at conveying defining moments of American society from their point of view.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Coretta Scott King Award winner * ALA Notable Book * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice * Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year * Washington Post Best Books of the Year * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Book * Three starred reviews * CCBC Choice * New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing * Amazon Best Book of the Year
Download or read book Crazy Old Coot written by Jerry Johnson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crazy Old Coot is a collection of essays about bird hunting, bird dogs, and bird guns, memoirs, social and political commentary, and other pieces of creative non-fiction. Written by a confessed curmudgeon, the stories are glimpses of life and hunting in the north country, ranging from humorous to heart-breaking, capturing the passion, spirit and rewards of days afield with good dogs and good friends.
Download or read book There is a Bird on Your Head written by Mo Willems and published by Walker. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerald the elephant discovers that there is something worse than a bird on your head-- two birds on your head! Piggie will try to help her best friend.
Download or read book White Bars written by David Dagley and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-26 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis: White Bars is the comical tale of two myna birds trapped in neighboring cages in a pet shop, and their plot to escape. Soren, a young myna plucked from his nest as an egg, has never known what it means to be free. But Fife, an older, worldly bird does, and he longs to fly home to the tropical forests across the Pacific Ocean. Every evening after the pet shop closes, the store becomes a stock market where the caged animals trade what they have for what they want: seed, sand, plants and bugs. Will Soren and Fife be able to barter for their freedom? Or will their wings stay clipped?
Download or read book Birds Peace Wealth written by Aristophanes and published by Paul Dry Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THREE PLAYS TRANSLATED BY WAYNE AMBLER AND THOMAS L. PANGLE In these three raucous comedies, mortals outwit and even replace Zeus and other Olympian deities of the Greek Pantheon. As Aristophanes provokes laughter at the foibles of gods and men, he arouses wonder at our human need for the divine. * * * “The three comic heroes in the plays included here raise the questions of whether there are gods, who they might be, how powerful they are, and how they might be changed or eliminated. Although the precise form of such questions changes from age to age, these are questions that are inseparable from political life; and they certainly are powerfully present in our own day . . . great theorists and architects of the modern liberal state designed its contours partly with an eye on the goal of diminishing the role of religion in the public square. Not unlike our three comic heroes, they wanted to reduce dependence on “Zeus” and his priests. In his place, and like our three heroes, they sought peace, wealth, and human rulers liberated from exaggerated piety. And nowadays the so-called New Atheists are pressing the case that it is high time for a final defeat and elimination of the powers of darkness that, in their view, have cost us so much blood and treasure . . . Aristophanes was not a modern liberal; still less would he agree with the New Atheists’ advocacy of universal public atheism. He does, however, put dissatisfaction with the gods at the center of the three plays included here, does bestow victories on the human critics of those gods, and does invite us to think with him about the justice of their causes, the tactics behind their victories, and the limits of their successes.” – From the Introduction
Download or read book Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting Home written by Richard Weaver and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Training Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners. The book presents a simplified, commonsense approach that can be used in its entirety or to troubleshoot individual aspects of your dog's education. Explains the importance of early obedience training and appropriate transition to the field, including tips for retrieving, quartering, sight pointing, and bird work. With proper care and handling, you can cultivate your pup's natural aptitudes and achieve a rewarding relationship with a healthy, happy gun dog. • Tells how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting and includes training tips for housebreaking and basic living commands • Techniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrieving • Preventing problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, short stopping
Download or read book Pass the Nuts written by Dan Coughlin and published by Gray & Company, Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A second rollicking collection of tales about colorful characters and memorable events from the author of "Crazy, With the Papers to Prove It." Sportswriter Dan Coughlin has met everyone from gun-toting softball fanatics to millionaire sports team owners. Reading his stories is like dipping into a bowl of bar nuts--easy to start and hard to stop!
Download or read book The Birds and Other Plays written by Aristophanes and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-09-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The plays in this volume all contain Aristophanes' trademark bawdy comedy and dazzling verbal agility. In THE BIRDS, two frustrated Athenians join the birds to build the utopian city of 'Much Cuckoo in the Clouds'. THE KNIGHTS is a venomous satire on Cleon, a prominent Athenian demagogue, while THE ASSEMBLY WOMEN deals with the battle of the sexes as the women of Athens infiltrate the all-male Assembly in disguise. The lengthy conflict with Sparta is the subject of PEACE, inspired by the hope of a settlement in 421 BC, and WEALTH reflects on the economic catastrophe that hit Athens after the war.
Download or read book A Peacock Speaks Again written by Donald J. Peacock and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Peacock Speaks Again is a collection of forty fictional short stories ranging from authors trying to get published to stories about people in various situations as well as stories based on puns. Many of the stories have surprise endings as well as some with happy endings between people. It also includes some holiday stories.
