We Happy WASPs
Author: Parke Rouse
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780875170916
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The Social Wasps of North America
Author: Chris Alice Kratzer
Publisher: Owlfly Publishing
Published: 2022-01-08
Total Pages: 422
ISBN-13: 1737892715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith over 400 pages and 900 full-color illustrations, The Social Wasps of North America is the world's first complete illustrated field guide to all known species of social wasps from the high arctic of Greenland and Alaska to the tropical forests of Panama and Grenada. For beginners, experts, and everyone in-between, The Social Wasps of North America provides new insights about some of the world’s least popular beneficial insects, plus tips and tricks to avoid painful stings. This book includes detailed information about the ecology, evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, nest architecture, and conservation of social wasp species. To purchase this book in softcover format, visit our website at OwlflyLLC.com/publications.
The Humane Gardener
Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2017-04-18
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1616896175
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
James J. Kilpatrick
Author: William P. Hustwit
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 146960213X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJames J. Kilpatrick was a nationally known television personality, journalist, and columnist whose conservative voice rang out loudly and widely through the twentieth century. As editor of the Richmond News Leader, writer for the National Review, debater in the "Point/Counterpoint" portion of CBS's 60 Minutes, and supporter of conservative political candidates like Barry Goldwater, Kilpatrick had many platforms for his race-based brand of southern conservatism. In James J. Kilpatrick: Salesman for Segregation, William Hustwit delivers a comprehensive study of Kilpatrick's importance to the civil rights era and explores how his protracted resistance to both desegregation and egalitarianism culminated in an enduring form of conservatism that revealed a nation's unease with racial change.
The Nest
Author: Kenneth Oppel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2015-10-06
Total Pages: 22
ISBN-13: 1481432346
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory.” —The New York Times Book Review Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.
Wasps
Author: Eric R. Eaton
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2021-03-09
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 0691211426
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of wasps Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. Wasps are agents of pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are subjects of study in medicine, engineering, and other important fields. Wasps pollinate flowers, engage in symbiotic relationships with other organisms, and create architectural masterpieces in the form of their nests. This richly illustrated book introduces you to some of the most spectacular members of the wasp realm, colorful in both appearance and lifestyle. From minute fairyflies to gargantuan tarantula hawks, wasps exploit almost every niche on the planet. So successful are they at survival that other organisms emulate their appearance and behavior. The sting is the least reason to respect wasps and, as you will see, no reason to loathe them, either. Written by a leading authority on these remarkable insects, Wasps reveals a world of staggering variety and endless fascination. Packed with more than 150 incredible color photos Includes a wealth of eye-popping infographics Provides comprehensive treatments of most wasp families Describes wasp species from all corners of the world Covers wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behavior Highlights the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the environment
Cheerful Money
Author: Tad Friend
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2009-09-21
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 0316071447
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTad Friend's family is nothing if not illustrious: his father was president of College, and at Smith his mother came in second in a poetry contest judged by W.H. Auden -- to Sylvia Plath. For centuries, Wasps like his ancestors dominated American life. But then, in the '60s, their fortunes began to fall. As a young man, Tad noticed that his family tree, for all its glories, was full of alcoholics, depressives, and reckless eccentrics. Yet his identity had already been shaped by the family's age-old traditions and expectations. Part memoir, part family history, and part cultural study of the long swoon of the American Wasp, Cheerful Money is a captivating examination of a cultural crack-up and a man trying to escape its wreckage.
WHY DID THE WASP COME?
Author: Dandy Ahuruonye
Publisher: dandyahuruonyebooks.com
Published: 2024-09-20
Total Pages: 81
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet ready for a buzzing adventure with “Why Did The Wasp Come?” by Dandy Ahuruonye, a delightful collection of stories that will captivate readers of all ages. This enchanting book dives into the fascinating world of wasps, each with their own quirky personalities, challenges, and dreams. Meet Stingzzy, the gangster mother wasp who used to bully her neighbours and take whatever she wanted. Realising she was setting a terrible example for her kids, she decided to change her ways. Follow her journey as she tries to become a good wasp, friend, and mother, facing loads of challenges and enemies along the way. Will Stingzzy succeed in her quest for redemption? Then there’s Wally, a wasp who loved to sting people and cause trouble. His life takes a turn when he meets Wendy, a girl who shows him the beauty of kindness, respect, and friendship. Inspired by Wendy, Wally sets off on a path of transformation. Will he stick to his new self? And don’t forget Waspirella, the rebel queen wasp, who moves into a homeowner’s attic, claiming it as her own. She stings the residents and creates chaos, thinking she’s invincible. But she didn’t count on the cat who’s determined to chase her and her kids out of the house. Who will win this epic battle? In addition to these captivating stories, “Why Did The Wasp Come?” features tales of wasp parties, some joyous and others crashed by uninvited guests. Uncover mysteries like who stole the honey from the bees, who kidnapped the ladybug’s children, and who sabotaged the spider’s web to free a butterfly. Dandy Ahuruonye’s “Why Did The Wasp Come?” is more than just a collection of stories; it’s an exploration of the wasp world where anything can happen. With its engaging narratives and charming characters, this book promises to entertain, educate, and inspire readers. Perfect for children and parents alike, “Why Did The Wasp Come?” is a must-have addition to any bookshelf. Dive into the world of wasps and discover the secrets that lie within. Get your copy today and let the adventure begin!
The Wasp Factory
Author: Iain Banks
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-07-02
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1476750246
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe polarizing literary debut by Scottish author Ian Banks, The Wasp Factory is the bizarre, imaginative, disturbing, and darkly comic look into the mind of a child psychopath. Meet Frank Cauldhame. Just sixteen, and unconventional to say the least: Two years after I killed Blyth I murdered my young brother Paul, for quite different and more fundamental reasons than I'd disposed of Blyth, and then a year after that I did for my young cousin Esmerelda, more or less on a whim. That's my score to date. Three. I haven't killed anybody for years, and don't intend to ever again. It was just a stage I was going through.
Main Line Wasp
Author: W. Thacher Longstreth
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9780393027808
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHere is one man's uproarious, adventuresome journey through the 20th century: from Main-Line debutante parties to the Battle of the Coral Sea, from affluence in the Roaring '20s to poverty in the Great Depression and more.
