Handbook of Bird Biology
Handbook of Bird Biology

Author: Irby J. Lovette

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-06-27

Total Pages: 733

ISBN-13: 1118291042

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Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016 This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles. Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the Handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known - and best loved - parts of the natural world. This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full color images. It provides readers with a tool for life-long learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as for ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds. The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab's renowned distance learning course, www.birds.cornell.edu/courses/home/homestudy/.

The Bird Class
The Bird Class

Author: Rebecca Stefoff

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780761426936

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From emperor penguins nesting in the frozen reaches of Antartica to peregrine falcons that have made themselves at home among urban skyscrapers, birds are amazingly adaptable. The Bird Class surveys the many orders and families of living birds and traces the origins of these winged, feathered marvels. Bird biology, life cycles, behavior, and habitats are also explored. The Bird Class sounds a warning about the threats that many of the world's ten thousand bird species now face, and describes some of the actions being taken to protect them. Book jacket.

How to Know the Birds
How to Know the Birds

Author: Ted Floyd

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1426220030

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"In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.

Collins Bird Guide
Collins Bird Guide

Author: Lars Svensson

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 9780007100828

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With expanded text and even larger colour illustrations, this guide covers every species and every plumage you will see, with detailed information on identification, habitat and voice.

Animals in Flight
Animals in Flight

Author: Robin Page

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005-05-30

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0547349149

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Wings carry tiny insects, fluttering butterflies, and backyard birds, and they even once propelled some dinosaurs up and through the skies. Find out how, when, and why birds and beasts have taken to the air, and discover how wings work in this informative and brilliantly illustrated book about flight.

What is a Bird?
What is a Bird?

Author: Bobbie Kalman

Publisher: New York ; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780865058804

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What makes birds different from other animals? Do all birds fly? How are the bodies of birds different? Where do they live and how do they build their nests? These questions are answered in this fascinating new book on what makes a bird.

PHP 5 Recipes
PHP 5 Recipes

Author: Frank M. Kromann

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2006-11-05

Total Pages: 654

ISBN-13: 1430200707

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* The only PHP "cook book" available that is completely up-to-date for PHP 5 which includes teaching material for PHP 5 object-oriented features * Complete code provided to solve all common problems PHP developers will come across in day-to-day work as well as using built in PHP functionality * Works well as a learn-by-example teaching book, as well as a quick solutions book

Learning Java
Learning Java

Author: Patrick Niemeyer

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 1010

ISBN-13: 1449372503

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"Java is the preferred language for many of today's leading-edge technologies--everything from smartphones and game consoles to robots, massive enterprise systems, and supercomputers. If you're new to Java, the fourth edition of this bestselling guide provides an example-driven introduction to the latest language features and APIs in Java 6 and 7. Advanced Java developers will be able to take a deep dive into areas such as concurrency and JVM enhancements. You'll learn powerful new ways to manage resources and exceptions in your applications, and quickly get up to speed on Java's new concurrency utilities, and APIs for web services and XML. You'll also find an updated tutorial on how to get started with the Eclipse IDE, and a brand-new introduction to database access in Java."--Publisher's description.

C# 2008 In Simple Steps
C# 2008 In Simple Steps

Author: Kogent Solutions Inc

Publisher: Dreamtech Press

Published: 2009-02

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9788177229172

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This is a book that helps you to learn C# using Visual Studio 2008. Precision, an easy-to-understanding style, real life examples in support of the concepts, and practical approach in presentation are some of the features that make the book unique in itself. The text in the book is presented in such a way that is equally helpful to beginners as well as professionals. Apart from basic concepts of C#, this edition of the book particularly deals with some new and advanced topics, such as WPF, WCF, WF and LINQ.The book covers:· C# programming basics· Object oriented programming concepts· Developing Windows applications· Working with standard controls, dialog boxes and menus· Developing WPF applications· Creating database-driven Windows and WPF applications· LINQ· Deploying Windows applications using Windows Installer and ClickOnce· Developing Workflow applications· Creating and using Web Services and WCF Services

An Introduction to Programming with ActionScript 3.0
An Introduction to Programming with ActionScript 3.0

Author: Trish Cornez

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1449600085

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"An Introduction to Programming with ActionScript 3.0" provides an introduction to computer programming by employing an example-based methodology involving animation, sound, graphics, and interactivity. This text covers all key topics required for any introductory level programming course.