Author : Berniece Freschet
Publisher : Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 34,19 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780688040482
As dawn slides into morning, the birds and animals of the garden become excited about Bluejay's allegedly stolen peanuts.
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,98 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category :
ISBN : 1616896175
In 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.
Author : Helen Roney Sattler
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 13,82 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780395605240
Provides general information on the behavior of owls and specific information about the physical characteristics and behavior of the twenty-one North American species.
Author : Bruce Feiler
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 27,74 MB
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0062199501
In The Secrets of Happy Families, New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler has drawn up a blueprint for modern families — a new approach to family dynamics, inspired by cutting-edge techniques gathered from experts in the disciplines of science, business, sports, and the military. Don't worry about family dinner. Let your kids pick their punishments. Ditch the sex talk. Cancel date night. These are just a few of the surprising innovations in this bold first-of-its-kind playbook for today's families. Bestselling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed between caring for aging parents and raising his children. So he set out on a three-year journey to find the smartest solutions and the most cutting-edge research about families. Instead of the usual family "experts," he sought out the most creative minds—from Silicon Valley to the set of Modern Family, from the country's top negotiators to the Green Berets—and asked them what team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use with their families. Feiler then tested these ideas with his wife and kids. The result is a fun, original look at how families can draw closer together, complete with 200 never-before-seen best practices. Feiler's life-changing discoveries include a radical plan to reshape your family in twenty minutes a week, Warren Buffett's guide for setting an allowance, and the Harvard handbook for resolving conflict. The Secrets of Happy Families is a timely, counterintuitive book that answers the questions countless parents are asking: How do we manage the chaos of our lives? How do we teach our kids values? How do we make our family happier? Written in a charming, accessible style, The Secrets of Happy Families is smart, funny, and fresh, and will forever change how your family lives every day.
Author : Coy Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 20,51 MB
Release : 2018-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781987526592
Imagine it's 2010, on a Thursday night around 8 PM. The day is done, dinner is finished, the sun has set, and it's bedtime. You have two little giggly kids who actually look forward to bedtime. Of course, they're not thinking about sleep, rather, what a magnificent story Dad is going to bring. You're up! It's showtime, and you better have a good one! Sometimes a book, sometimes a made-up story, the crazier, the better. Kids know a good story when they hear one. Now, fast-forward eight years, it's 2018. School activities, homework and all sorts of extra-curricular activities are the reality of the day. No more bedtime stories. I wrote The Owl Hoo Said What? with my two kids. A new adventure in lieu of story time, but equally as rewarding. You never get this time back, and this book is an example of time well spent. I genuinely hope you enjoy this book and make lots of memories with your little ears.
Author : Matt Sewell
Publisher : Random House
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 13,64 MB
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1446489086
In this beautiful gift edition, pop-art street artist Matt Sewell offers his own unique take on 52 of our favourite British garden birds. 'An offbeat book featuring 52 charming characterful illustrations of our best-loved British birds' -- BBC Wildlife 'A treasure to behold' -- ***** Reader review 'Quirky, creative but very well-observed' -- ***** Reader review 'This book should be owned by all garden bird lovers!' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely love this book!' -- ***** Reader review 'Utterly charming!' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************* Since its first appearance in July 2009, Matt's 'Bird of the Week' feature for the Caught by the River website has quickly become a cult hit. His pop-art watercolours are distinctive and enchanting, as are his innovative descriptions, which see great tits 'bossing the other birds around', the 'playful yet shy buoyancy' of bullfinches and the 'improbable' nature of the waxwing ('like a computer-generated samurai finch'). This witty, delightful and distinctive gift book will appeal to bird watching enthusiasts, children and adults, and art and illustration fans alike.
Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 23,15 MB
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607743159
A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.
Author : Mike Unwin
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,11 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780300222739
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Author : Matt Sewell
Publisher : Random House
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 30,88 MB
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1473503248
In this beautiful follow-up to Our Garden Birds, Our Songbirds and Our Woodland Birds, street artist Matt Sewell captures the world’s most evocative bird: the owl. In his much-loved pop-art watercolours and accompanied with his whimsical descriptions, Matt Sewell expresses the individual characters of owls as never before. From tiny Elf Owls to huge Eagle Owls, from the mysterious creatures of the night to an impossibly fluffy baby owl, they are undoubtedly one of the world’s most intriguing feathered friends. These wise, magical birds are otherworldly in their striking colours and stature, and it's not just birdwatchers who are obsessed. With 50 hand-selected, hand-painted owls, this is a delightful gift which appeals to owl lovers, bird-watching enthusiasts, children, adults and art and design fans alike.
Author : Leigh Calvez
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,63 MB
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1632170256
“You’ll come away from this riveting book blessed with owl wisdom that will enlarge your world forever.” —Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology and The Soul of an Octopus In this New York Times bestseller, Leigh Calvez explores the night forest to uncover the secret lives of owls in this illuminating book for birders, animal lovers, and readers of H is for Hawk. Join a naturalist on her adventures into the world of owls, owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest—often in the dead of night. Whether you’re tracking snowy or great horned owls, these birds are a bit mysterious, and that’s part of what makes them so fascinating. In The Hidden Lives of Owls, Leigh Calvez pursues 11 different owl species—including the Barred, Flammulated, Northern Saw-Whet, Northern Pygmy, Northern Spotted, Burrowing, Snowy, and Great Gray. In an entertaining and accessible style, Calvez relays the details of her avian studies, from the thuggish behavior of barred owls—which puts the spotted owl at risk—to the highly unusual appearance of arctic snowy owls in the Lower 48, which directly reflects the state of the vole population in the Arctic. As Calvez takes readers into the lives of these strange and majestic creatures, she also explores questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology. Hoot!
