Author : Thomas Maltman
Publisher : Soho Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 40,8 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1569474621
After the Mankato Massacre of 1862, the Dakota Indians were banished from Minnesota. 14 years later, young Asa's life is changed by two visitors, each bearing secrets from the past which can no longer be buried. Maltman brings back to life a nearly forgotten episode in the history of the settlement in the American Midwest, which has been overshadowed by the Civil War.
Author : Mark Wilson
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 37,81 MB
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612129633
From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh’s beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating behaviors and abilities. Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the mysterious lives of these distinctive birds. Dramatic images of the 19 owl species of North America nesting, flying, hunting, and catching prey are accompanied by information about the birds’ silent flight, remarkable eyes and ears, haunting calls, and fascinating night life. Kids will learn how to spot owls; identify their calls, plumage, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl.
Author : José Donoso
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 35,35 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781567920468
This haunting jungle of a novel has been hailed as "a masterpiece" by Luis Bunuel and "one of the great novels not only of Spanish America, but of our time" by Carlos Fuentes. The story of the last member of the aristocratic Azcoitia family, a monstrous mutation protected from the knowledge of his deformity by being surrounded with other freaks as companions, The Obscene Bird of Night is a triumph of imaginative, visionary writing. Its luxuriance, fecundity, horror, and energy will not soon fade from the reader's mind -- Back cover
Author : Penny Olsen
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 34,74 MB
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1486302998
For well over a century, the Night Parrot lured its seekers into Australia's vast, arid outback. From the beginning it was a mysterious bird. Fewer than 30 specimens were collected before it all but disappeared, offering only fleeting glimpses and the occasional mummified body as proof of its continued existence. Protected by spinifex and darkness, the parrot attained almost mythical status: a challenge to birdwatchers and an inspiration to poets, novelists and artists. Night Parrot documents the competitiveness and secrecy, the triumphs and adventures of the history of the bird and its followers, culminating in the recent discovery of live birds at a few widely scattered locations. It describes what we are now unravelling about the mysteries of its biology and ecology and what is still left to learn. Complemented by guest essays, illustrations and photographs from a wide variety of sources, this book sheds light on Australia's most elusive bird.
Author : Deena Metzger
Publisher : Hand to Hand
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,44 MB
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780998344300
Perhaps never before in the history of humankind has the disparity between Indigenous mind and Western mind been more on the pulse of what we must pay attention to in order to insure our survival. Deena Metzger has written a novel in which two people, who are from each side of this polarity, begin a loving relationship. Sandra Birdswell is a student of climatology with an uncanny ability to sense weather events. Her mother, who died in childbirth, is a mystery to her. Her father, John, formerly a Reservation doctor, faithfully raises her despite his limitations and obligations. She first meets Terrence, a Native man and a professor of climatology, at her university classes. Years later, they are drawn together by the powerful forces of their love, for the Earth, for each other, and their mutual need to seek out the broken links of their family histories.
Author : Adam Gamble
Publisher : Good Night books
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 44,72 MB
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 160219470X
Good Night Books explores storybooks, picture books, pop-up books, animal books, science books, school books, fairy tales, libraries, bookstores, book mobiles, big books, small books, hard- and soft-covered books, and more. This educational and enriching board book delves into the fascinating world of books, detailing everything from learning institutions to every type of book imaginable. Read on! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
Author : Carolyn Schur
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 2013
Category :
ISBN : 9780986878596
Author : Lang Elliott
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 17,2 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811731645
An exciting collection of field recordings that provides unparalleled soundprints of the distinctive calls of night-dwellers.
Author : Joan Aiken
Publisher : Random House
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 32,85 MB
Release : 2010-10-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1409024687
Shipwrecked Dido Twite, picked up by a whaling ship, finds herself many miles from home and facing deep troubles. Sinister Miss Slighcarp, the governess from Willoughby Chase, makes a reappearance, this time is cahoots with Hanoverian plotters who have a dastardly plan in mind.
Author : Nigel Cleere
Publisher :
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 29,74 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Covers all 135 known species and contains over 580 photos.
