The Paper Bird


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A sumptuously illustrated exploration of the joy that comes with creating art for one's own self There once was a time when all the colors, from midsummer blue to sunrise orange, lived at the tips of Annie's fingers... But when her classmates' sidelong glances cause Annie to notice all the tiny flaws in her art, her colorful creative spark fades--quite literally--to gray. With lyrical prose and eye-catching illustration author-artist Lisa Anchin shows readers how to find the beauty in imperfections and celebrate the joy of creation for creations' sake.




Folding Paper Cranes


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A haunting memoir by Leonard Bird, a Marine who was exposed to high doses of radiation during the 1950's atmospheric detonations of nuclear weapons in the Nevada desert. He shares his journey to the International Park for World Peace in Hiroshima where he seeks to make peace with his past and with a future shadowed by nuclear proliferation.




Backyard Bird Quilts


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Bring the beauty of backyard birds indoors to nest on your quilts, table runners and pillows. &break;&break;Learn how to paper-piece 14 different bird blocks from Backyard Bird Quilts that can be incorporated into any number of home decorating projects to showcase both a love of quilting and an interest in bird watching. &break;&break;Renowned quilting author Jodie Davis teaches you how to transform small fabric pieces into beautifully realistic cardinals, hummingbirds, bluebirds, woodpeckers and more! &break;&break;You'll find: &break;&break;Thorough Basics section walking you through the steps necessary to ensure your paper-piecing success. &break;Easy-to-follow instructions with more than 200 how-to illustrations and 125 gorgeous photographs showing every detail needed to create 18 gorgeous projects. &break;More than 40 pages of full-size paper-piecing templates to take the guesswork out of pattern enlargements.




Bird Life


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"Report of the Dominion fishery commission on the fisheries of the province of Ontario, 1893", issued as vol. 26, no. 7, supplement.







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Birds For Dummies


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"Filled with the information every bird-owner...needs." Joel Murphy, DVM, ABVP, author of How to Care For Your Pet Bird Praise for Birds for Dummies(r) "Squawk about this! A lighthearted...informative book about the care and maintenance of our fine-feathered friends." - Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, author of The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook "At last - a book that contains more than just pretty bird pictures. This was fun to read. It is clear, concise, factual, useful, and understandable." -Linda Biggi, owner, Bird Gardens Full-color guide to pet birds inside! "You will not be disappointed." Walter Rosskopf, Jr., DVM, Dipl. ABVP Certified in Avian Practice Get the word on birds! From finches and canaries to conures and macaws, this friendly guide describes the species that make the best pets, explains how to select the bird who's best for you, offers tips on bonding with your feathered friend, and provides expert advice on feeding and grooming. Discover how to: Choose the right bird for your budget and lifestyle Create a bird-friendly environment Minimize noise and mess Keep your bird groomed, fit, and healthy Bond with your bird Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers




Bird


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In this gentle, award-winning picture book, an African American boy nicknamed Bird uses drawing as a creative outlet as he struggles to make sense of his grandfather's death and his brother's drug addiction.




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