Download or read book The Butterflies of Egypt written by Torben B. Larsen and published by ISBS. This book was released on 1990 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book allows anyone to identify all species of the limited, but very interesting Egyptian butterfly fauna. All the species are illustrated in full colour. Though written in a non-technical language, it is fully in accord with the most up-to-date scientific knowledge. Much emphasis is made on linking the butterflies to the various ecological zones in the country, as well as to the important influence of migration to the total fauna. 8 colour plates depicting all species.
Download or read book Butterflies of Egypt written by Torben Larsen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Butterflies of Egypt attempts to summarise the current knowledge and place the butterflies in ecological and biogeographical perspective. Details are given as far as possible on the distribution, habits, ecology and biology of the species involved. The distribution within Egypt and the zoogeographical patterns are discussed. The book contains the following chapters: Introduction; ecological sub-division of Egypt; History of Butterfly Research in Egypt; Systematic part; Biogeography of the Egyptian butterflies; The distribution of butterflies within Egypt; Migrant butterflies in Egypt; Butterflies as pests; Concluding remarks; Acknowledgements; References.
Download or read book The Butterfly Mosque written by G. Willow Wilson and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In this satisfying, lyrical memoir,” an American woman discovers her true faith—and true love—by converting to Islam and moving to Egypt (Publishers Weekly). Raised in Boulder, Colorado, G. Willow Wilson moved to Egypt and converted to Islam shortly after college. Having written extensively on modern religion and the Middle East in publications such as The Atlantic Monthly and The New York Times Magazine, Wilson now shares her remarkable story of finding faith, falling in love, and marrying into a traditional Islamic family in this “intelligently written and passionately rendered memoir” (The Seattle Times, 27 Best Books of 2010). Despite her atheist upbringing, Willow always felt a connection to god. Around the time of 9/11, she took an Islamic Studies course at Boston University, and found the teachings of the Quran astounding, comforting, and profoundly transformative. She decided to risk everything to convert to Islam, embarking on a journey across continents and into an uncertain future. Settling in Cairo where she taught English, she soon met and fell in love with Omar, a passionate young man with a mild resentment of the Western influences in his homeland. Torn between the secular West and Muslim East, Willow—with her shock of red hair, shaky Arabic, and Western candor—struggled to forge a “third culture” that might accommodate her values as well as her friends and family on both sides of the divide. Part travelogue, love story, and memoir, “Wilson has written one of the most beautiful and believable narratives about finding closeness with God” (The Denver Post).
Download or read book The Butterflies of Middle East Lebanon Syria Israel Jordan and Egypt Sinai Peninsula written by Vadim V. Tshikolovets and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids written by Guillemette Andreu and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andreu describes the Egyptians as they spend a day in the marshes with family and friends. They glide on light skiffs through the papyrus plants, stopping occasionally to marvel at the marsh creatures: frogs, butterflies, kingfishers, ibises, herons, lapwings, weasels, and mongooses. Because the marshes also shelter crocodiles and hippopotamuses, the day is not without its perils.
Download or read book Gods of Ancient Egypt written by Bruce LaFontaine and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fact-filled coloring book includes 14 boldly outlined full-page illustrations of supernatural beings worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, among them Osiris, the god of fertility and farming; Anubis, the jackal-headed god; Isis, the goddess of love and motherhood; and Horus, depicted as a human male with the head of a falcon. Informative captions.
Download or read book Summer Birds written by Margarita Engle and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a young girl living in the Middle Ages who took the time to observe the life cycle of butteflies--and in so doing disproved a theory that went all the way back to ancient Greece. Includes historical note.
Download or read book Egyptian Tattoos written by Gregory Mirow and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1995-06-22 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten striking motifs to delight tattoo enthusiasts of all ages: an Egyptian queen, the Sphinx, a stylized beetle, lotus, birds, and more.
Download or read book Focus on Egypt written by Ernest Emenyo̲nu and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2017 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As well as a rare examination of Egyptian literature, this volume includes a non-themed section of Featured Articles and a Literary Supplement.
Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Fashions written by Tom Tierney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines the clothing styles worn by the people of ancient Egypt.
Download or read book A Flutter of Butterflies written by Michael F. Braby and published by National Library Australia. This book was released on 2011 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Flutter of Butterflies is a stunning showcase of butterfly and moth illustrations held by the National Library of Australia. The works span the years from the 1770s, through the early colonial period to the turn of the twenty-first century.As well as containing a plethora of gorgeous colour images, the publication features a fascinating introductory essay about the history of Australian Lepidoptera illustration. In addition to the essay, the book offers biographical essays about the artists represented, among whom are some of Australias most-loved artists, including Louisa Anne Meredith, Marian Ellis Rowan and Charles McCubbin.
Download or read book Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest written by Robert Michael Pyle and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for birders, hikers, and foragers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live. Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest is a comprehensive field guide to the region’s most common and distinctive butterflies. Profiles include preferred common name for both genus and species, conservation status, the look and distinguishing traits of each butterfly, habitat, and range, and much more. Additional information includes a brief introduction to how butterflies work and details on ecology and conservation. Covers Washington, Oregon, western Idaho, northern California, and British Columbia Describes and illustrates 200 of the most common and distinctive butterflies 712 spectacular photographs, 200 range maps, and 17 illustrative plates for comparing and identifying species Clear color-coded layout
Download or read book Textiles in Ancient Mediterranean Iconography written by Susanna Harris and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an ambitious synopsis of the complex, colourful world of textiles in ancient Mediterranean iconography. A wealth of information on ancient textiles is available from depictions such as sculpture, vase painting, figurines, reliefs and mosaics. Commonly represented in clothing, textiles are also present in furnishings and through the processes of textile production. The challenge for anyone analysing ancient iconography is determining how we interpret what we see. As preserved textiles rarely survive in comparable forms, we must consider the extent to which representations of textiles reflect reality, and critically evaluate the sources. Images are not simple replicas or photographs of reality. Instead, iconography draws on select elements from the surrounding world that were recognisable to the ancient audience, and reveal the perceptions, ideologies, and ideas of the society in which they were produced. Through examining the durable evidence, this anthology reveals the ephemeral world of textiles and their integral role in the daily life, cult and economy of the ancient Mediterranean.
Download or read book Learning about Butterflies written by Jan Sovak and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1997-02-20 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a little activity book that will delight youngsters interested in one of nature's most delicately beautiful creatures―the butterfly. The easy-to-read text provides information (range, habitat, distinguishing characteristics, etc.) about 12 different species: giant swallowtail, buckeye, red-spotted purple, monarch, long-tailed skipper, mourning cloak, Colorado hairstreak, and five more. Also included on each page is a space for one of 12 accurate, detailed stickers depicting the butterflies described. Youngsters simply place the full-color stickers on the pages with the appropriate text and they have an instant guidebook for home or classroom use.
Download or read book Egypt s Wildlife written by Dominique Navarro and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Egypt's temples and tombs encompass images of exotic animals, birds, and plants that are no longer found in the country today, while the fossils of dinosaurs and ancient whales reveal an extraordinary legacy from prehistoric times. Today, Egypt's vibrant habitats host amazing cat, canine, and bird species, exotic residents like crocodiles and bats, numerous reptiles, butterflies, and insects, and domesticated animals like the camel. Including striking full-color illustrations, photographs, diagrams and maps, and information from leading scientific experts, this book is a great introduction to Egypt's unique natural history.
Download or read book The Entomologist s Record and Journal of Variation written by James William Tutt and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bionomics in the Dragon Kingdom written by Ugyen Tshewang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact and elegant work (equally fitting for both academic as well as the trade audiences) provides a readily accessible and highly readable overview of Bhutan’s unique opportunities and challenges; all her prominent environmental legislation, regulatory statutes, ecological customs and practices, both in historic and contemporary terms. At the same time, Bionomics places the ecological context, including a section on animal rights in Bhutan, within the nation’s Buddhist spiritual and ethical setting. Historic contextualization accents the book’s rich accounting of every national park and scientific reserve, as well as providing up-to-the-minute climate-change related hurdles for the country. Merging the interdisciplinary sciences, engineering and humanities data in a compelling up-to-date portrait of the country, the authors have presented this dramatic compendium against the backdrop of an urgent, global ecological time-frame. It thus becomes clear that the articulated stakes for Bhutan, like her neighboring Himalayan and Indian sub-continental countries (China, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar) are immense, as the Anthropocene epoch unfolds, affecting every living being across the planet. Because Bhutan’s two most rewarding revenue streams derive from the sale of hydro-electric power and from tourism, the complexities of modern pressures facing a nation that prides herself on maintaining traditional customs in what has been a uniquely isolated nation are acute.
