Leaving the Lyrebird Forest
Leaving the Lyrebird Forest

Author: Gary Crew

Publisher: Lothian Children's Books

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 0734418442

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'Are you lonely here?' her mother asked. 'Never,' Alice said. 'Not while I am friends with the lyrebird.' Alice has spent her life living on the outskirts of a small town, in a house nestled in bushland. Every other morning, she is visited by a lyrebird. Her bond with this magnificent bird brings her together with her nearest neighbour, Mr Brown, a widower who loves the bush and its treasures as much as she does. But change is coming: Alice is growing up, and having to think about her future (a future which might mean leaving the bush for her education). Mr Brown is getting older, and less able to look after himself. And as the nearby town grows, their beloved lyrebird and bushland are threatened too. A touching story that will resonate with readers everywhere, stunningly illustrated with woodcuts by acclaimed artist Julian Laffan.

Lyrebird: The Great Mimicry Artist
Lyrebird: The Great Mimicry Artist

Author: Zahid Ameer

Publisher: Zahid Ameer

Published: 2024-08-15

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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Discover the fascinating world of the lyrebird in Lyrebird: The Great Mimicry Artist. This comprehensive book delves into the remarkable abilities of the lyrebird, nature’s most skilled mimic, known for its extraordinary capacity to replicate both natural and man-made sounds with stunning accuracy. Explore the lyrebird's unique anatomy, complex vocalizations, and vital role in ecosystems, as well as its cultural significance and conservation challenges. Perfect for bird enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone intrigued by the wonders of evolution and biodiversity, this detailed guide uncovers the secrets behind one of the world's most captivating birds.

The Face of the Earth
The Face of the Earth

Author: SueEllen Campbell

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2011-07-23

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0520269268

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This book examines mirages and satellite images, swamp-dwelling heroes and Tibetan nomads, cave paintings and popular movies, investigating how we live with the great shaping forces of nature--from fire to changing climates and the intricacies of adaptation. The book illuminates subjects as diverse as the literary life of hollow Earth theories, the links between the Little Ice Age and Frankenstein's monster, and the spiritual allure of deserts and their scarce waters.

National Geographic Complete Birds of the World
National Geographic Complete Birds of the World

Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9781426204036

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Offers detailed information on every bird family in the world, including their physical characteristics, behaviors, conservation status, taxonomy, and photographs of individual species.

The Fascination of Birds
The Fascination of Birds

Author: William Young

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2014-06-18

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0486492788

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Roadrunners are known from cartoons. Ravens are known to poetry lovers. Eagles are known as figures in ancient mythology and as modern national symbols. Birds have fascinated people throughout history. This captivating collection of 99 essays offers a well-researched but easy-to-read look at birds as familiar as the sparrow and as seldom-seen as the albatross, from dancing varieties (crane) to sacred ones (ibis) to those associated with practical jokes and assassinations (snipe). Alphabetically arranged by type of bird, the essays combine the author's extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, ecology, literature, music, history, linguistics, politics, sports, entertainment, and other areas. References range from Homer's description of a cormorant in flight to mentions of birds in Monty Python sketches; from the filmmaking of Alfred Hitchcock to the music of Robyn Hitchcock. No previous knowledge of birds is necessary to appreciate the book, which is illustrated with classic images from John James Audubon's The Birds of America.

Bird Bonds
Bird Bonds

Author: Gisela Kaplan

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 1760788554

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Some Australian native birds become childhood sweethearts and court for years before they get 'married'. Others divorce because of personality clashes and different skill levels. Many negotiate their parenting duties. But how do these personal life events link to long-lasting bonds, long life-spans and exceptional overall intelligence? Professor Gisela Kaplan, an eminent voice in animal behaviour, and particularly bird behaviour, draws on the latest insights in the evolution of particular cognitive and social abilities. She uncovers motivations and attractions in partner choice that are far more complex than was once believed. She shows how humans and birds may be more alike in attachment and mating behaviour than we think - despite the enormous evolutionary distance between us. Based on a wealth of original research and complemented by illustrations and colour photographs, Bird Bonds is a valuable resource and a beguiling insight into the world of the birds around us.

Bending Genre
Bending Genre

Author: Margot Singer

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2022-12-15

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1501386085

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Ever since the term "creative nonfiction" first came into widespread use, memoirists and journalists, essayists and fiction writers have faced off over where the border between fact and fiction lies. An early and influential book on questions of form in creative nonfiction, Bending Genre asks not where the boundaries between the genres should be drawn, but what happens when you push the line. The expanded second edition doubles the first edition with 23 new essays that broaden the exploration of hybridity, structure, unconventionality, and resistance in creative nonfiction, pushing the conversation forward in diverse and exciting ways. Written for writers and students of creative writing, this collection brings together perspectives from leading writers of creative nonfiction, including Michael Martone, Brenda Miller, Ander Monson, David Shields, Kazim Ali--and in the new edition--Catina Bacote, Ira Sukrungruang, Ingrid Horrocks, Elena Passarello, and Aviya Kushner. Each writer's innovative essay probes our notions of genre and investigates how creative nonfiction is shaped, modeling the forms of writing being discussed. Like creative nonfiction itself, Bending Genre is an exciting hybrid that breaks new ground. Features in the second edition: -Updated introduction to the new edition -Expanded sections on Hybrids, Structures, and "Unconventions" -A new section on Resistances -50 essays in all

The Life of the Lyrebird
The Life of the Lyrebird

Author: Leonard Hart Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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History - Male bird - Female bird - Breeding - Tail - Song - Captivity - Locationion__