Author : John Hay
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 11,43 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780393029956
Describes the characteristics and behavior of terns, compares and contrasts them with humans, and discusses our coexistence with the natural world.
Author : Helen Macdonald
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 16,70 MB
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0802146694
The New York Times–bestselling author of H is for Hawk explores the human relationship to the natural world in this “dazzling” essay collection (Wall Street Journal). In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while trying to fall asleep. Meditating on notions of captivity and freedom, immigration and flight, Helen invites us into her most intimate experiences: observing the massive migration of songbirds from the top of the Empire State Building, watching tens of thousands of cranes in Hungary, seeking the last golden orioles in Suffolk’s poplar forests. She writes with heart-tugging clarity about wild boar, swifts, mushroom hunting, migraines, the strangeness of birds’ nests, and the unexpected guidance and comfort we find when watching wildlife.
Author : Monika Schröder
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 18,48 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1623707498
Twelve-year-old Wren tackles issues ranging from peer pressure to bullying, while she and her mother struggle to build a new life after the death of her father.
Author : Steve Light
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,35 MB
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0763690678
A black bird explores other colors, in a book that identifies such objects as orange leaves, purple grapes, and pink flowers.
Author : Meg McKinlay
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 14,8 MB
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536215260
To make a bird, you'll need hundreds of tiny, hollow bones, so light you can barely feel them on your palm, so light they can float on air. Next you'll need feathers, for warmth and lift. There will be more besides - perhaps shells and stones for last touches - but what will finally make your bird tremble with dreams of open sky and soaring flight? This picture book shows how even the smallest of things, combined with wonder and a steady heart, can transform into works of magic.
Author : Nathan Emery
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 27,86 MB
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691165173
"This book was conceived, designed and produced by Ivy Press"--Title page verso.
Author : Joe Harkness
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 36,72 MB
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1783527749
Longlisted for the 2020 Wainwright Prize 'I can't remember the last book I read that I could say with absolute assurance would save lives. But this one will' Chris Packham 'Fabulously direct and truthful, filled with energy but devoid of self-pity . . . I was impressed and enchanted. Highly recommended' Stephen Fry 'Succeeds – triumphantly – in articulating with great honesty what it is like to suffer with a mental illness, and in providing strategies for coping' Mail on Sunday When Joe Harkness suffered a breakdown in 2013, he tried all the things his doctor recommended: medication helped, counselling was enlightening, and mindfulness grounded him. But nothing came close to nature, particularly birds. How had he never noticed such beauty before? Soon, every avian encounter took him one step closer to accepting who he is. The positive change in Joe's wellbeing was so profound that he started a blog to record his experience. Three years later he has become a spokesperson for the benefits of birdwatching, spreading the word everywhere from Radio 4 to Downing Street. In this groundbreaking book filled with practical advice, Joe explains the impact that birdwatching had on his life, and invites the reader to discover these extraordinary effects for themselves.
Author : Markus Varesvuo
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
Page : 1253 pages
File Size : 27,35 MB
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1457179601
The Handbook of Bird Photography distills the knowledge, talent, and experience of three well-known professional wildlife photographers into one beautifully illustrated volume. Written in a manner that is easy to understand, this book offers fresh insight and practical tips that will broaden horizons for nature and bird photographers. The authors share their stories showcasing photographs for which they have received awards in major international wildlife photo competitions. In this book, you'll learn about all of the elements that lead to a great bird photograph, including: The bird photographer's equipment Shooting techniques: exposure, focus, how to show movement and freeze action, etc. In the field: bird behavior, hides, and how to attract birds How to use light and compose and crop images The best sites for finding and photographing birds You'll also learn how to show, share, promote, and sell your photographs. Bird photography is a brilliant way to spend your free time, and for some it's a career. This book helps beginners get the hang of things quickly and accurately, and offers field-specific expertise for more experienced photographers.
Author : Charles Bird
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 42,84 MB
Release : 2020-07-27
Category :
ISBN : 9781629727844
Author : Vanessa Bird
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,99 MB
Release : 2019-03-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781798728048
Do you think of alcoholism as a mental illness or a choice? My name is Vanessa and I am an alcoholic. Has judgement already kicked in and you're starting to form an opinion of me from that one statement? If so, don't worry, I can assure you you're not the only one!This is my story about how alcoholism affected my life and the truth about how I was treated during my deepest moments of despair. Most people seem to think once you admit you have a problem, that's the hardest part done. In my experience, this was just the beginning of complete chaos. I struggled to get help and ended up completely desperate and fighting for my life. I have written this very personal account because in my case there was a huge lack of understanding on this subject and it seemed people around me were full of judgement. I felt I needed to write about the dark thoughts I had, and the crazy things I did during active addiction, so that others can know they are not alone with the insane head that alcoholism brings. I felt so alone until I reached out and realised other people had similar thoughts and behaviours as me, caused by the illness that is alcoholism. This is an honest account of what happened to me and the way I was treated by medical staff and alcohol centres when trying to get help.This is not just a happily-ever-after story, although the end result is recovery. It's a truthful account of the decade I lost through drinking, the ridiculous situations I got myself into, and the judgement I received from all and how it still affects my life now, years into sobriety.
