Extension of the Alphaprints brand into a classic paperback, picture book format.A tale of 20 endearing Alphaprints characters written in engaging, rhythmic, rhyming text that is fun to read aloud and share. From Wiggle the jellyfish and his big best buddy Whale, to King Louis the crocodile and his shy friend, Chameleon, the story is a celebration of friendship in its many different forms, from the oddest couples to friends who are just made for each other. Unique and imaginative artwork style, with huge appeal to children and adults alike, taking fingerprint pictures and adding photographs of everyday things for children to spot.
For, when the growly wind took to blowing over the pumpkin patch and set the fat yellow balls of pumpkins swaying from this side to that on their slender vines, poor Peterkin would be jounced clear out of bed and sent spinning round and round the circled pumpkin wall. “Ugh, ouch!” he would groan. “My poor head’s all bumps and bruises. Ugh, ugh! Why in the name of everything foolish did I ever come to live in a pumpkin? Why didn’t I stay in a sensible house, and live like other folks live? Oh, ouch!” And then, as the wind gave one last roar and his jouncing little home gave one last, extra large somersault on its vine, Peterkin would usually find himself thwacked back into bed again, with his feet on the pillow and his head buried deep in the mattress. — From the Books
Action songs, feel-good songs, rhythmic songs and funny songs -- Eileen Diamond's Everyday Songbook is a bright collection of 29 catchy melodies. The songs cover everyday topics appropriate to the age groups, and have been carefully designed to stimulate language development, creativity, coordination, memory, rhythmic responses and concentration. No musical knowledge is required as demonstration and fun backing tracks are provided on the two CDs included. (Alternatively, piano accompaniments are available to download.) Actions and follow-up activities are also included, as well as simple percussion parts to some of the songs. The Everyday Songbook is ideal for use at home, nursery and elementary school.
Biodiversity research and prospecting are long-standing activities taking place in a new legal and ethical environment. Following entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1993, and other recent policy developments, expectations and obligations for research and prospecting partnerships have changed. However, to date there are few guides to integrating these concepts with practice. This book offers practical guidance on how to arrive at equitable biodiversity research and prospecting partnerships. Drawing on experience and lessons learned from around the world, it provides case studies, analysis and recommendations in a range of areas that together form a new framework for creating equity in these partnerships. They include researcher codes of ethics, institutional policies, community research agreements, the design of more effective commercial partnerships and biodiversity prospecting contracts, the drafting and implementation of national 'access and benefit-sharing' laws, and institutional tools for the distribution of financial benefits. As part of the People and Plants initiative to enhance the role of communities in efforts to conserve biodiversity and use natural resources sustainably, Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge will be invaluable to students, researchers and local communities, academic institutions, international agencies, government bodies and companies involved in biodiversity research, prospecting and conservation.
One hundred years ago, a beached whale would have been greeted by a mob wielding flensing knives; today, people bring harnesses and boats to help it return to the sea. The whale is one of the most awe-inspiring and intelligent animals in nature, sharing a complex relationship with humans that has radically evolved over the centuries. Joe Roman offers in Whale a fascinating and in-depth look at the cultural and natural history of these majestic aquatic mammals. From the Biblical prophet Jonah to Moby-Dick to recent discoveries of cetacean songs and culture, Roman examines the whale's role in history, art, literature, commerce, and science. Whale features vibrant illustrations, ranging from Stone Age carvings to full-color underwater photographs, which vividly bring to life the rich symbolic meanings surrounding the whale. Roman also examines the ecological and evolutionary history of the whale as well as contemporary issues of conservation. Whale is an engaging volume that will appeal to all those interested in the important role that these kings of the ocean have played in human culture.
