Download or read book The Bird in the Waterfall written by Jerry Dennis and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is nothing in the universe like water. It is unique and beautiful and without it there could be no life on earth. Little wonder, then, that people have always expressed such awe, delight, and reverence for it. The Bird in the Waterfall is a celebration of the wonders of water and the creatures that live in it. While exploring waterfalls and artesian springs, ocean waves and tidal bores, whirligig beetles and torrent ducks, author Jerry Dennis and artist Glenn Wolff address age-old aquatic mysteries: Why do rivers meander? What are the sources of hot springs and geysers? What causes tsunamis and rogue waves? Why is water blue—and sometimes green, black, yellow, or red? Why do we gather to watch falling water and crashing surf? Why do we toss coins into fountains? At the heart of The Bird in the Waterfall is a profound appreciation for the magic, music, and poetry of water—and a passionate appeal for the protection of this most precious of the earth’s resources. PRAISE: “A passionate appreciation for the magic, music, and poetry of water, and an appeal for the protection of this most precious of the earth’s resources.” —Natural Resources and Wildlife Magazine “Jerry Dennis is one of today’s most readable and informative nature essayists, and his latest book, The Bird in the Waterfall, is a marvelous look at the natural history of oceans, rivers, and lakes. It ought to be required reading for anyone who loves the outdoors, angling, surfing, beachcombing, or birding.” —Buffalo News “The Bird in the Waterfall is truly science for everyone. When you have finished reading it, you will not only know more, but you may become as charmed with water as Dennis is.” —Earth Magazine “I can’t think of anyone I know—angler, conservationist, scientific reader, curious kid—who wouldn’t enjoy, and learn from, this unusual book. And from endpaper to endpaper, it’s a visual delight, too.” —Fly Rod and Reel Magazine “Nature writer Dennis conveys his deep feelings for all aspects of the aquatic realm…and parlays his fascination with the dynamics of bodies of water into a richly informative description of how lakes and rivers support myriad lifeforms.” —Booklist

Download or read book Bird in the Waterfall written by Dennis and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Bird in the Waterfall written by Big Maple Press and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth exploration of water in all its forms: Salt and fresh, frozen and hot, under the ground and in the air--geysers, tsunamis, rogue waves, springs, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, oceans, and the multitude of creatures that live in water.At the heart of the book is a profound appreciation for the magic, music, and poetry of water--and a passionate appeal for the protection of this most precious of the earth's resources.Stunningly illustrated by Glenn Wolff.

Download or read book The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls written by James Bird and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to his Ojibwe family to straighten out his life. Benjamin Waterfalls comes from a broken home, and the quickest fix he’s found for his life is to fill that emptiness with stuff he steals and then sells. But he’s been caught one too many times, and when he appears before a tough judge, his mother proposes sending him to “boot camp” at the Ojibwe reservation where they used to live. Soon he is on his way to Grand Portage, Minnesota, to live with his father – the man Benny hasn’t seen in years. Not only is “boot camp” not what he expects, but his rehabilitation seems to be in the hands of the tribal leader’s daughter, who wears a mask. Why? Finding the answer to this and so many other questions prove tougher than any military-style boot camp. Will answers be enough for Benny to turn his life around and embrace his second chance?

Download or read book The Woman Behind the Waterfall written by Leonora Meriel and published by Granite Cloud. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic and transformation in the beauty of a Ukrainian village For seven-year-old Angela, happiness is exploring the verdant countryside around her home in western Ukraine. Her imagination carries her into the spirits of passing birds, into the breath of the wind, into the leaves of her springtime garden. Everything changes when, one morning, she spies her mother crying. As she tries to find out what lies behind the sadness, she is drawn on an extraordinary journey into the secrets of her family, and her parent’s fateful choices. Can Angela lead her mother back to happiness before her innocence is destroyed by the shadows of a dark past? Beautiful, poetic and richly sensory, this is a tale that will haunt and lift its readers. "A strange and beautiful novel" - Esther Freud, author of Mr Mac and Me, Hideous Kinky, Peeless Flats "Readers looking for a classic tale of love and loss will be rewarded with an intoxicating world" - Kirkus Reviews "Rich and poetic in detail, it is an often dreamy, oneiric narrative rooted in an exaltation of nature... A lovely novel" - IndieReader "A literary work of art" – Richmond Magazine

Download or read book The Bird at the Waterfall written by Ring-Hager and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book THE SUNDAY AT HOME written by and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mountains of California written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 99 Fables written by William March and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2011-04-25 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "March has picked up where Aesop and Don Marquis left off, prick- ing vanities and exposing antics of chronic phonies. ... Here are damning truths about the Noblest Animal, here is vitriol without venom. richard Brough catches the full flavor in his illustrations."--New York Times Book Review.

Download or read book Love in Action written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 1993-05-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love in Action is a collection of over two decades of Thich Nhat Hanh’s writing on nonviolence, peace, and reconciliation. Reflecting on the devastation of war, he makes the strong argument that mindfulness, insight, and altruistic love are the only sustainable bases for political action. This timeless book is an important resource for those interested in social change.

Download or read book Bird Squirrel On the Run A Graphic Novel Bird Squirrel 1 written by James Burks and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bird and Squirrel outwit Cat and become best friends in this zany adventure. Squirrel is afraid of his own shadow. Bird doesn't have a care in the world. And Cat wants to eat Bird and Squirrel. Of course, he'll have to catch them first, and that's not going to be easy. Join this trio as they head south for the winter in a hilarious road trip. But watch out! Cat is waiting around every bend, and he's one pesky feline.

Download or read book THE FORGOTTEN QUEST written by Prajit Mittal and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the shadowed corners of a forgotten world, a boy named Nicholas uncovers a secret society that holds the key to extraordinary powers. Known as Venefitious, this clandestine group thrives on dangerous tests and ancient knowledge. Within the halls of Venefitious, Nicholas and his friends are subjected to rigorous training, revealing a society steeped in centuries-old wisdom yet adaptable to cutting-edge technology. However, their path takes an unforeseen turn when Nicholas and his friends are chosen to embark on a quest of paramount importance. Gordon, an insidious villain with a thirst for power, seeks to overthrow the natural order, annihilating non-magical beings and seizing control over the realm of magic. As Nicholas and his comrades navigate perilous landscapes and face relentless trials, they come face-to-face with the essence of magic and the intricate tapestry of life itself. Each step of their journey brings them closer to their goal, yet peril lurks at every turn, testing their mettle and pushing them to the brink of their limits. In this mesmerizing tale of mystery and magic, Nicholas and his companions discover not only the power hidden within themselves but also the secrets of a world teetering on the edge of catastrophe. Will they succeed in collecting the four pieces of the all-powerful staff, or will they succumb to the overwhelming forces that seek to tear them apart? Prepare to be enthralled as you unlock the enigmatic wonders of Nicholas's journey, where danger and wonder entwine in a breathtaking dance of destiny.

Download or read book The Bird Observer written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Black Lamb and Grey Falcon written by Rebecca West and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-01-30 with total page 1300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Rebecca West’s magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time.” —The New Yorker Written on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West’s classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the troubled history of the Balkans and the uneasy relationships among its ethnic groups. The landscape and the people of Yugoslavia are brilliantly observed as West untangles the tensions that rule the country’s history as well as its daily life. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Download or read book New England Waterfalls A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades and Waterfalls Second Edition written by Greg Parsons and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains more than 400 waterfalls and many of the best swimming holes in New England. Whether hiking, fishing, skiing, or kayaking, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson have enjoyed experiencing water in all its various forms. But the form that has continuously fascinated them is the rarest and most beautiful one water can take: the waterfall. Full of allure and majesty, waterfalls are dramatic demonstrations of how the landscape changes over time. This greatly expanded edition describes more than 200 new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates. Waterfalls throughout each of the New England states are described according to type, height, trail length and difficulty, water source, and the ideal seasons to visit. They are also rated for their inherent beauty so you can decide how best to spend your time. Chapters are organized by state, and each includes a map to help you easily identify other waterfalls nearby. With special appendixes of the best swimming holes, multi-waterfall day trips, and long-distance waterfall hikes, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.

Download or read book Mammals and Birds of Mount Rainier National Park written by Walter Penn Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hearings written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 1134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: